Okay... went and saw Lion King in 3D... again, and was once again inspired to write another Lion King story. Watching it I was wondering 'what did Nala do with her time when she was young?' and 'how did Sarabi manage to still be brave with the fact that Mufasa and Simba were dead?'. So... this story will mostly be about Nala and Sarabi, and some Sarafina (Nala's mother). I'm not sure if anyone else is, or has, wrote something like this... but I figured someone would let me know if so... other then that, please enjoy reading! :) It starts right after the death of Mufasa and Simba, and continues on until Nala leaves...

Disclaimer: I do not own Lion King.

The sun was setting on the savanna. There has been no word on where King Mufasa and Simba could be. Sarabi was trying to be calm for the sake of the other lionesses. But she was soon overcome with fear for her mate and son. Nala's mom, Sarafina was trying to comfort and reassure Sarabi that everything was all right. But as soon as Sarabi saw Scar, her mates brother, come walking over, head down with grief, she knew something was wrong. Zazu also flew in and landed at Sarabi's feet. He couldn't bear to look her in the eyes.

Scar called over all the lionesses, and bowed his head,

"My dear lionesses… I have terrible news to share."

Everyone held their breath as Scar continued,

"There was a wilder beast stampede earlier in the gorge. Simba was down in it, playing by himself when the herd came through. When I saw the dust of the gorge rising, I knew something was wrong. I went and fetched Mufasa to tell him what was going on. He and I rushed back to find the stampede running uncontrollably from something…"

Nala stifled a sob. What could this mean? Where was her friend?

Scar continued, "Mufasa tried to rescue his son from the stampede but he… he didn't make it to Simba… his body was crushed under the hooves of the wilder beasts… as was Simba."

Sarabi lost it. She started crying uncontrollably. The other lionesses, and Zazu were also crying for their lost King and his only son.

Scar wiped a tear away from his eyes, "Mufasa's death… was a terrible tragedy; but to lose Simba… who had barely begun to live…"

Nala's face fell. She was told not too long ago what death was, and she couldn't believe her best friend had to meet that fate. She felt tears running down her eyes as she sought for her mother's comfort.

"…For me it is a deep personal loss. So it is with a heavy heart that I assume the throne… yet out of the ashes of this tragedy, we shall rise…"

The lionesses saw shadows moving towards them in different directions. They all gasped as they saw that the shadows belonged to hundreds of laughing hyenas. Why on earth would Scar bring these horrid creatures into the Pride Lands?

Scar started walking up towards the pointed end of Pride Rock, continuing with his speech, "…to greet a dawning of a new era in which lion and hyena come together, in a great and glorious future!"

Sarabi gasped again, "No…"

She jumped up onto Pride Rock and followed Scar.

"Scar, you cannot expect us to allow these hyenas to dwell with us. Think of what this means!"

Scar casted her a venomous look, "It would mean that if we ever needed them to help with any battles, they would be here for us! In exchange for their service, you and your lionesses will provide food for them… on top of for me and yourselves."

Sarabi's eyes widened, "But Scar… there are hundreds of them and only ten of us…"

"Then I suggest you better get started!" Scar snapped back at her, "And don't forget your place! You are no longer Queen, Sarabi. You are but humble lionesses willing to serve ME… do this, and you and your precious family shall be protected. Do I make myself clear?"

Sarabi wanted to protest, but knew it was pointless. He was King now, and she would have to do his bidding, whether she wanted to or not.

She bowed respectfully, "I understand your Highness. Me and my clan shall start hunting right away…"

Scar nodded, "That's more like it… be off with you!"

Sarabi went back down to confront the other lionesses.

Sarafina looked at her nervously, "Sarabi what are we going to do now?"

Sarabi breathed in and looked around, "Scar is the King now… we shall do his bidding. That is our place now."

Everyone looked at one another, unsure of the decision that their old leader as made. Zazu stepped in and nodded, "I agree with Sarabi. Do as Scar says, and we all live. Now off with you all, find food for these hyenas before they make a meal out of us!"

Nala looked up at her mother, "What must I do mom?"

Sarafina licked her daughters head, "You must be brave my young Nala. And do as you are told, that is all that is required of you right now. Now come, we must hunt."

"But mother, I'm too young to hunt."

"I know Nala, but I can't leave you here with all these hyenas. I don't want to lose you too, now come."

All the lionesses started off towards the Pride Lands to hunt. Nala followed with her head bowed, trying to ignore all the ugly stares from the hyenas.

"Oh Simba," she whispered to herself, "why'd you have to go and leave us?"

Okay... I think that's a pretty good Prologue to start out with... now all I need is a few reviews, and I'll keep going. XD So please... let me know what you think. But no flames please... don't want to burn down the pride lands now do we?