Swallowing another chunk of the hippo's caucous gasped for breath. She was so tired from her long day and her full stomach made her sleepy, not to mention it had to be dark by now and everyone would be worried about her.

"Thanks for the meal," she told Scar. "I better be getting home."

"Not at all my dear." he replied. He waited as she took a few steps out of the cave before adding, "I hope you weren't planning on going out at this time of night."

"What?" asked Nala wondering what he was up to now.

"It is dangerous out on the Savana at night. There are lots of animals that roam the grounds looking for food. Imagine their surprise if they found such a plump treat just wondering around... alone."

Nala didn't like the sound of this, but she wasn't sure how much he was simply exagerating to get her to stay. She knew it was dangerous as her mother constantly told her and Simba not to wonder off at night.

"Well, what did you have in mind?" she asked.

"I already sent word to your mother. She knows where you are. Tommorow you can go home... after a little breakfast."

Nala didn't like that part he included. She was getting more and more frightened by the moment, but if she had to remain the night she had no choice. Scar led her past the remaining hippo meat and further into the cave. She doubted it'd be long before she'd have her face in it whether she wanted to or not. When they reached Scar's sleeping corner, covered in dried grass Scar brushed some to Nala for her to make her own bed. Laying down she found it not as comfortable as her bed at home. Instead she found her meaty body more relaxing to her. She knew that nothing bad could happen while she slept. She figured if she woke up early enough she could sneak out before Scar realized she was gone.