They ran to the edge of the Pride Lands, right where they could go and then they ran back. Most days Mufasa won. He had long, strong legs, but Taka got stronger with each race. One day the hyenas were waiting at the edge of the Pride Lands. When Mufasa reached the end of the race first, hyenas jumped out of a nearby bush and surrounded him. They ask him if they can return to the Pride Lands with the other animals. Mufasa replies that it is not his decision yet, but they should be careful when he is king. Mufasa never liked hyenas. Ever since he was almost attacked in the elephant cemetery as a cub, he has never liked them. Taka was much better at handling hyenas. They connected on a different level. Mufasa always thought he was above hyenas, and this confidence almost got him killed that day. However, Taka knew exactly how the hyenas felt. Taka was just like them in a way. Outside the small circle of the animal kingdom, and looking in, just waiting for the day he would finally fit in