A/n Alright everyone welcome to my newest Lion King story. This is a sort of what if story. What if Mufasa survived the stampede? That's what this story is about I'm not going to give away too much of the plot though. And a special shout out to Symba727 for the idea. I hope you all enjoy it and as usual I don't own The Lion King or its characters. Disney does. But I do own my OCs and they aren't to be used without my permission. Enjoy.
Family Betrayal
Ch 1 Second Thoughts
It was a beautiful day in the Pride Lands and a large, well built lion, with a golden coat, a thick red mane, and kind amber eyes was enjoying a nice walk. This lion was King Mufasa and he was walking with his mate, Queen Sarabi. "Oh Mufasa this was such a good idea of yours," the tan coated lioness said, laying her head on her mate's shoulder.
"I agree my dear," Mufasa said with a chuckle. "Its rare that I get some free time during the day."
"Well I say we not waste it," Sarabi said with a wink.
"Hmm sounds good to me," Mufasa said, nuzzling his mate. But before they could do anything Zazu came rushing onto the scene.
"Sire! Sire! Emergency!" the blue horn bill cried out, his eyes wide.
"What's wrong Zazu?!" Mufasa cried out, alarmed at the horn bill's appearance.
"Its the cubs!" Zazu cried out. "The hyenas are chasing them in the Outlands!"
"Simba!" Sarabi cried out, her amber eyes wide. "Oh Mufasa!"
"Sarabi head back for Pride Rock!" Mufasa called as he ran with Zazu. "I'm going to save the cubs!" Sarabi nodded and raced back to Pride Rock while Mufasa raced towards the Outlands.
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A couple of hours later Mufasa returned with a sleeping Simba in his mouth. "Mufasa what happened?" Sarabi whispered, taking Simba from Mufasa.
"I'll explain after we get Simba settled," Mufasa said, smiling at the sleeping golden coated Prince. Sarabi nodded and after she got Simba settles she joined her mate. "I taught those hyenas a lesson," Mufasa said gruffly.
"And I hope you had a talk with our son about the dangers of the Outlands and how foolish it was of him to go there," Sarabi said, raising an eyebrow.
"Yes I did," Mufasa said with a smile. "I think he understood. But I'll have to have a talk with Zazu about losing the cubs. But that'll have until the morning."
"Well I'm just glad Simba and Nala are alright," Sarabi said with a sigh. "And hopefully he'll never do anything this foolish again."
"Sara'," Mufasa began with a smile. "We both know how rambunctious our son is. No doubt he'll get into trouble again."
"He takes after you Muffy," Sarabi said, with a smile of her own. "But we'll discuss this tomorrow. Right now I say we join our son and get some sleep. We both know he'll be up at dawn." With that the King and Queen headed back inside the cave to join their sleeping son.
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While Mufasa and Sarabi were having their talk a brown coated lion with a jet black mane and piercing emerald green eyes was sulking. This lion was Prince Taka, or as he was better know as, Scar. Scar was very unhappy that his latest plan to kill his nephew and brother had failed. "Those idiot hyenas," he muttered. "I should have known they'd fail. If they fail me tomorrow I'll kill the lot of them."
"Talking to yourself again Scar," a soft voice said. Scar spun around and saw a tan coated lioness with blood red eyes standing there.
"What do you want Zira?" Scar snapped, turning away from the young lioness.
"Well excuse me," Zira said, rolling her eyes. "I was just saying hello."
"Go away," Scar growled. "I'm in no mood for visitors."
"Fine," Zira said, turning to walk away. "But you know Scar I couldn't help but hear what you were muttering to yourself." Scar's eyes went wide but he said nothing so Zira continued. "I thought you were above working with hyenas. But I guess I was wrong. But don't worry your brother won't find out from me that you're planning to kill him and his son."
"He had better not!" Scar roared, getting in Zira's face, baring his teeth.
"Temper temper Scar," Zira said, unphased by Scar's hostile attitude. "I happen to agree with you."
"What do you know?!" Scar snapped. "You're just a young brat."
"I happen to be a year and half old," Zira snapped back. "And just because I'm young doesn't mean I don't know things. You forget that before I came here I lived with my abusive father and brothers. So I know exactly how you feel. And I've seen the way Mufasa ignores you and treats you like you were nothing. He deserves everything that's coming to him. I just wish little Simba didn't have to get hurt. He's just a cub afterall and he really did nothing to you. But I get why he has to be disposed of."
"Yes," Scar said, his voice much calmer. "Well thank you Zira. But if you don't mind I'd like to get some rest. I have a big day tomorrow."
"Of course," Zira said with a smile. "I just wanted you to know: I'm on your side." Without waiting for a response Zira went back down to join the rest of the Pride. This left Scar alone to think.
"She does have a point," the brown coated lion thought. "Simba is just a cub. Maybe I should reconsider harming him." After a few minutes Scar shook his head and thought, "No he's not just a cub! He's Mufasa's cub! And he's just like him! He must be disposed of!" With these thought Scar layed down to get some sleep while thinking evil thoughts about his brother and nephew.
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The next morning Simba was indeed up with the sun. "Dad!" the six month old golden cub called out, running over to where his parents were still sleeping. "Dad are you awake?" Simba whispered, nudging Mufasa with his head.
"Yes I'm awake," Mufasa whispered, opening his eyes and looking at his son, who smiled big at him Simba nuzzled Mufasa, who let out a chuckle and nuzzled his son back. "C'mon," the golden King whispered, getting up and stretching. "Lets go for a walk."
"Can Mom come too?" Simba asked, looking over at Sarabi, who was already getting up.
"First we eat," Sarabi declared. "Then we go for a walk. Deal?"
"Deal," Simba said, nuzzling his mother, who licked the top of his head. With that the Royal Family went to eat then they were off for their morning walk, unaware of the dangers that were yet to come for them.
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A couple of hours later Simba, Sarabi and Mufasa had returned from their walk. Mufasa went on his rounds, while Sarabi went to join the other lionesses for the hunt. "Hey Nala wanna play?" Simba asked, bounding over to a creamy coated lioness cub with blue eyes.
"Sorry Simba I can't," Nala said. "I get to join Mom and the other lionesses for the hunt today. Mom said I was ready."
"Oh," Simba said, sounding disappointed. "Ok see you later."
"See ya," Nala said, running over to join Sarafina, who was waiting for her. After the lionesses were gone Scar decided to show himself.
"Well hello Simba," Scar said, pretending to be surprised. "What are you doing all alone?"
"Nala can't play," Simba informed his uncle. "She has hunting lessons."
"Well what about your other friends?" Scar said, referring to Simba other friend, Tama, Tojo and Malka.
"Tama's going with the lionesses too," Simba said. "And Tojo and Malka are spending the day with their dads."
"Well if you like I could spend the day with you," Scar forced himself to say.
"Really?" Simba said, his amber eyes lighting up. "Thanks Uncle Scar!" Simba went in and nuzzled Scar when he said this.
"Yes," Scar said, pushing Simba away from him. "Well you're welcome. Come lets take a walk shall we?" With that the brown coated lion and his nephew left, the latter being clueless that he was being lead into a trap.
A/N Alrighty then ch 1 complete. Hope you all liked it. Let me know in a review please.