Shandra sat there. She was shocked and saddened beyond anything she had ever imagined. "Is... is there really no way to stop it?" she asked as tears came to her eyes.
Ali started walking towards his den, flinching every so so often. "Life throws things at you at the worst times." He said. When Ali got to his den, he lay down and closed his eyes.
Shandra followed Ali. "I agree," she said sadly as she continued to cry softly. When they reached Ali's den, Shandra lie down beside him, still sobbing slightly.
Ali looked at Shandra. "Don't cry." He said, licking a tear off of Shandras cheek. "Please don't cry." Ali turned back and put his head on his paws. He quickly fell asleep.