THE ONE AND ONLY KING

Hey, how is it doing? Now here is the DC version of the Lion King. In this one I'll mix between the original film and the Broadway musical. And my original ideas. You won't see anyone turned into a lion in this one. XDDDD

I'll talk about the casting at the end of the chapter. Now, enjoy.

I don't own anything in this. Just some ideas.

After a few hours of waiting, a man was finally given permission to see his wife after giving birth to their child. He entered her room and immediately hugged her gently. She looked tired, but beautiful. Her long dark hair was all messed, and it seemed she was just woken up from a sleep. Her husband, who was tall, with dark hair and blue eyes (well, just like her), whispered:

-Seems like you visited Hell. - The woman smiled:

-Now, something like that would be a trip to the mountains.-

The couple kissed slowly but they enjoyed it. Once they finished, he asked:

-So, when am I going to see him?-

-Soon enough. They're checking him and cleaning him properly. - Well of course they were in a hospital. What were you thinking?

A knock in the door was heard and an elderly man with a moustache entered and bowed to the new parents.

-Congratulations, master Bruce; miss Diana. - Bruce replied:

-Thanks, Alfred. So how is everyone outside?-

-Everyone came, sir. Almost everyone, but they are here. Your comrades, teammates, the Commisioner and his family, close friends, your mother and 'sisters', Miss Diana…-

-Thank you, Alfred. They'll have to see him later, at the party in the Manor. - Diana thought out loud, looking at Bruce.

-Yes. It would be more comfortable for you and the boy.-

-But one person must see him right now, Bruce- the Amazon princess said sternly.

-You know how she is. She may come any moment. - Alfred narrowed his eyes while listening to his master's comment, but he prefered to change the subject. He didn't like so much talking about 'her'.

-If you wish, I can tell the guests to go right now to Wayne Manor, and wait for you.-

-That would be wonderful, Alfred. But, first, I would like for you to see our son. - The butler smiled and nodded.

Then a nurse knocked quietly on the door. Alfred opened it and she entered with a light blue bundle in her arms. She handed the baby carefully to his mother.

-Congratulations. The baby is in perfect shape. - The nurse smiled. Diana replied:

-Thank you very much.-

The nurse exited the room. Bruce and Diana looked sweetly at their new son.

-Bruce, he's beautiful. He looks just like you.-

-I see a bit of you in him too. - Alfred suggested:

-May I..?- Bruce nodded and gave his son to Alfred. The old man carried softly the newborn.

-Hello there, lad. My, my, you are the spitting image of your father. What will his name be?-

-We've been thinking about Richard.- Responded Diana, looking at Bruce for agreement.

-A fine name. Now, if you permit me, I must attend the guests…- with that, he leaved the family together.

A while later, the same nurse from before announced to the Waynes:
-There's a lady here who wants to see you. I told her she may wait for you with the other guests at your celebration, but she said it's urgent. Her name is Rachel Roth, so she said. Do you know her?-

Bruce understood:

-Oh yes. She may come. Let her enter. - The nurse nodded and leaved at the same time another woman entered.

She was tall, with raven hair, and dark purple clothes. She had white skin and purple eyes. To many, she looked normal, but those who knew her well enough knew it was just a costume. Rachel Roth, or Raven, which was her real name, friend longtime of Bruce Wayne and Diana (neé Prince), and famous sorceress/witch, was invited in private to see and bless the infant. She calmy said:

-Forgive me if I am late. You see, I had some unfortunate situations to attend before coming here…-

-It's alright. For a good reason we wanted you to see him before the rest of the world. –

The proud father explained. The sorceress smiled and implied with hand gestures to carry the baby. When little Richard was in her arms, she chanted some sort of spell, that sounded like a song. The baby was half asleep while hearing it. Then she kissed his forehead, and made an orangy liquid appear in her hand and then poured it in his forehead. She kept chanting her melody while at the same time rocking the baby. Before she finished, she said in English:

-May Azar bless you, Richard, true king. - She handled back the child to his parents. Diana thanked her:

-May Hera bless you, Raven. You're always here when we need you.-

-It was nothing, Princess. I hope the child has a happy youth and learns the values of life while he grows into a man, prepared to lead and rule. - With that, she sat on a chair while looking at the family portrait. Bruce and Diana hugged while kissing their little baby. Now, they needed a few more days of relax at the hospital and then go back to the normal life. Of course, the party (or celebration) couldn't be left in the air, of course. Good thing they had Alfred for advice.

Well, it's done. The beginning of the Lion King. Except they're not lions. XP Sorry if you were expecting the 2 part of DC-Pirates, but I'm trying to make the story in a way that Norrington won't be needed (damn Norrington and his difficult casting choice XDDD). So this chapter is basically 'The Circle of Life'. About the casting, well, Batman makes a great Mufasa as this proud leader, father, wise mentor and careful of his land/city. Diana makes a good Sarabi with being a motherly queen and all (I always thought Wonder Woman had more of queenly trait than of a princess, and she's very motherly). Alfred is Zazu, because who else would have been the high butler. XD Oh, and that's Raven as Rafiki, in case you didn't notice. Why a girl plays a male baboon? Then obviously you haven't seen the musical version, where Rafiki is a girl. And Raven goes well as this sorcerer/chaman who's an ally but mysterious. Yes, Nightwing will be Simba, because of how they changed from little energetic boys who were always under 'daddy's' shadow, to strong brave leaders/heroes/kings of their own. I also thought it would be easier if Dick was Bruce and Diana's, you know, than follow the comics. After all, they DO looke physically similar.