In an abandoned burrow out in the middle of nowhere, four former Isikara meerkats have been struggling to survive with just each other to rely on. So far they have succeeded, if not for looking slightly thinner than usual. This patch of land is poor in resources, which is why other groups have avoided it. But for outcasts, it can be a place of safety while they wait for their luck to turn. While Veronica and Star are just trying to survive, Britney and Vicky have their eyes on the prize. If they can join up with roving males, the foundations of a new group will be laid out and there will be a need for a queen. Because she is the oldest, Britney has the best shot of getting the role, but Vicky has a lot of ambition and is ready to do whatever she can to get what she believes is coming to her.
The morning starts out like what you might expect, the four girls wake up and make their beds. At least Star and Veronica do that, Britney is on guard, and Vicky is just focused on grooming herself. When done, they set out in a random direction.
Because of the lack of numbers, sentry duty must be taken more seriously here than ever before. Britney is leading the group while Vicky is taking watch, but even the most diligent guard gets hungry or tired and must take a break in a little while. Vicky thinks it is perfectly acceptable to leave her post without some kind of word of warning, and that could be dangerous. But luckily, Veronica notices the problem and is quick to offer a solution, but it is becoming clear that she and Star are starting to get fed up with these two royal wannabes. After Vicky robs her of her hard-won meal of millipede, Star has enough and sets off to find somewhere else to forage. Veronica watches her go, then follows along. Vicky and Britney don't notice their departure at first and only because Britney happens to look up does the two kats narrowly avoid being an eagle's lunch. When the threat flies away, Vicky and Britney come out of the bolt hole but then notice that each is missing her sister. Where did Veronica and Star go? Vicky tries to find someplace high in order to get a good view over the area, but there is no sign. Maybe they set off for home or will be back later, the two rivals quickly lose interest and focus on foraging.
Just a short distance away, Star and Veronica have reached the edge of their land. Beyond is a place that is full of food and opportunity but also danger. It is worth the risk and the two girls set out into the unknown and soon they are rewarded in more ways than one. Not only do they find food and an empty burrow, but they also attract the attention of a handsome young rover. Star and Veronica are set.
If only Vicky and Britney could be as lucky.
Instead, their wanderings take into peril. Namely the group they'd left behind and who has no interest in taking them back. Trixie sees them and leads the Isikara charge. Shaken, the two girls find a bolt hole and this will have to do for the night.
