While Nikita got a nasty wound that might be fatal to her unborn litter, Punk is in a trying position herself. The female who stole the crown hasn't had the best of luck in other fields. Her fiery attitude seems to fool her followers as she hasn't been a very productive leader in providing numbers, unlike Lola who was on top of breeding status and fueled the Zappa's numbers. Winnie and her brother Jim are the only survivors from Punk's first litter and they count as the youngest members. Houdini, Punk's partner in crime, seems to be losing his interest in Punk and in order to keep on top, Punk has been pushing the limits...but this time might of been too far.
The only way that Punk can keep being dominant female is to have litters, provide the next generation to raise the numbers of the group, and she went into battle heavily pregnant. The damage Nikita had done might prove to be Punk's downfall. Punk goes straight belowground while the rest of the family groom and play, but three meerkats have been watching Punk's progress. One of those meerkats is Lola, who was once the Zappa's queen until she was attacked and lost her position to her sister. Lola is feeling much better and she has been watching Punk closely, looking for the best opportunity to strike and what is more...Lola too is pregnant from Aztec males, namely Zaphod.
Two other females paying extra attention is Lola's two daughters; Millie and Melanie. Both females have lived in the group for a good while but they now want a taste of something more. Besides, they can't forgive their aunt for stealing their mother's crown.
Lola decides to act. With Punk not at full strength, this is the perfect chance for Lola to get back her position. She is quick to assert herself over the other females in the group. Houdini is watching the action and decides to take action, he scent marks the males and area around the burrow then tries grooming Lola. Since Lola is already pregnant, she ignores his advances.
All activity is halted when a frail figure crawls out from the burrow. It's Punk and judging from the flat belly it is clear what happened, Punk had miscarried her litter and is weaken from it and her wounds. Lola is merciless as she attacks her sister, hip-slamming and scent marking Punk who can do little but lay on her back. Millie and Melanie are quick to join in and finally once it's over Lola does the final act, she evicts Punk then leads her family off to find a new burrow for the next Zappa litter.
Punk is left behind, wounded, miserable, and confused. She looks after the retreating group but doesn't try to follow them, not yet anyway. Her injuries hurt and she really just wants to rest.
But it turns out that Millie and Melanie are not going to get away scot free. Both females are pregnant and threats to Lola's unborn pups, so both females find themselves on the receiving end of eviction and flee the group. The Zappa have come under new management and hopefully things will go well.
For Punk and her girls...it can only be guessed if they'll make it.
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