So I was asked by a reader about what happened to our favorite Hyena trio and the rest of the clan between the events of The Lion King and The Lion Guard. Well fans, today I promise you all that this question shall have an answer. Enjoy. Reviews are love!
Summary: The battle of Pride Rock is over. Scar was eaten by those he betrayed. Many Hyenas had fallen. Among them is Shenzi's mother Karama. Shenzi takes her place as matriarch but id she really ready to rule over the clan after convincing everyone to follow Scar?
I only own Karama. Shenzi and the other characters all belong to Disney.
Genre: Hurt/Comfort/Romance
Rating: T (I keep things slightly technical in these types of stories, so it's for safety.)
Pairing: Shenzi/Banzai
This story will only be a few chapters long.
Chapter 1: Pride Rock Restord
The battle was over. Simba triumphed over Scar. The Hyenas got revenge for their betrayal. The clan got to witness Simba become the new king. After sounding a victorious roar announcing that his reign had begun, he then turned to the Hyenas who were awaiting what fate awaited. Many expected he'd set his lionesses on them and destroy them all. However, to their relief, Simba was not like Scar and his other supporters. Instead Simba spoke to them as if he was addressing any other resident of the Pride Lands.
"Who is your reigning Queen? I want to speak with her." He said.
The Hyenas all looked at each other with uncertainty. What if this was another lie? What if Simba wanted to only pick out their matriarch, so he could - as the humans say - make an example of her? However, they also didn't want to risk angering the new king either. One Hyena bravely spoke up.
"Karama. She is Shenzi's mother. She is our matriarch currently. However, I'm afraid she is no longer with us. One of the lionesses killed her." The Hyena explained.
Simba sighed and nodded. then looked back at his defeated enemies.
"Then who will take her place as your matriarch?" He then asked.
"That would be her daughter, Shenzi. That's how it works with us Hyenas. The title of matriarch is passed from mother to daughter. Karama had two cubs Shenzi and Ed. Shenzi is our queen now." Banzai replied.
Simba noticed that Banzai at saying that Shenzi was now queen of the Hyenas began to stomp the ground excitedly. However, he made no comment on that. However, Shenzi was no where in sight. So Simba went looking for her. He soon found her sitting beside her mother's body.
"Shenzi, Banzai told me you are your clan's new matriarch. i want to speak with you." Samba said.
"I didn't mean for things to happen like this." Shenzi said, her ears drooped.
Simba couldn't tell if Shenzi was talking to him, her mother, or both. So he just sat down and waited in patience. Perhaps, it was now best if he just listened.
"Mother, I'm sorry. I should've listened to you. I just didn't want you, Ed, or anyone to go through another season with little to no eating. I didn't know." Shenzi continued, as tears began to fall.
Simba was amazed by what he was seeing. He never knew Hyenas were so close knit as a clan. It also seemed that Shenzi loved her mother dearly. Shenzi then turned to leave, when she noticed Simba sitting there. She gasped and began to tremble in fear.
"It's okay Shenzi, I didn't come to kill you or get even. I came to speak with the new queen of the Hyenas." Samba said calmly.
"Well, you've got the wrong girl. I can't be queen. I don't deserve to be." Shenzi replied sadly.
She saw the look on Simba's face and sighed and began to explain.
"I don't think you were even a thought in Mufasa's head when Scar first met us. My mother always said that he was not right. Anyway, jump ahead a little while, you were born and Scar lost it. He began ranting about you to us. That's when his endless planning to try and kill you started." Shenzi explained.
Flashback:
"I don't want that little hair ball stealing my throne! If you all help me become king, I promise you everything and anything you desire! You will never be hungry again!" Scar said.
All of the clan cheered and laughed with the anticipation of always having food. All except for Karama. She lowered her ears and silently left the assembly. Shenzi followed her mother.
"Mama, what's wrong? Don't you want a better life for our clan?" Shenzi asked.
"Of course I do my daughter. However, I do not think joining Scar is wise." Karama replied.
"But Mom, Scar promises us all the food we can eat! Did you not hear what he said?" Shenzi then said.
"I am not deaf child! I heard what he said! I do not trust him! Not just because he is a lion! There is an evil in him! Never trust one who would turn on his brother! He will turn on you too!" Karama responded, her patience thinning.
"Mother, Scar is our friend! He will gives us the good life we have been denied for so long!" Shenzi insisted.
"Oh Shenzi, have I taught you nothing all these years? Every animal in the circle of life has there place! You should be grateful for the place you have! You were blessed to be born my child! You are the future matriarch of this clan! Trust the circle of life and it will guide you!" Karama then answered.
Shenzi pouted. Karama nuzzled her daughter.
"Shenzi, I have no doubt you will be a fine queen one day. With blessings from above, maybe you will lead our clan into a better life. Please do not trust Scar. He is not good, so no good will come from him." Karama said.
End Flashback:
"Somehow, I had managed with Scar's help to get my mother to reluctantly agree to join him. However, she was right. No good came from him in the end." Shenzi said to Simba.
Simba couldn't believe the story that was just told. If it hadn't come from the former matriarch's daughter, he would've called anyone else a liar. After a few minutes silence, Simba then spoke.
"Well that's something we both have in common. I still feel like I shouldn't be king, because if I had been wiser to Scar's true feelings maybe I could have saved my father." He said.
Shenzi gave a small smile.
"Well, there's no going back for us now. So what did you want to discuss with me?" Asked Shenzi.
"It's about what to do with you Hyenas now that Scar's dead. I won't have you living in the Pride Lands. However, I won't send you back to that destitute Elephant grave yard either. There are parts of the Out Lands and neutral ground I have been told that have enough food and decent living. What do you Hyenas look for in a suitable home?" Simba said.
Banzai, Ed and the others waited for Simba's return. Ed was nervous. Had Simba executed his sister? They then saw their new matriarch walked along side the king of the Pride Lands. Relief washed over Banzai and Ed who were glad to see their new queen was still with them.
"King Simba will not allow us to stay in the Pride Lands. However, after some discussion, Simba will personally escort us to our new home." Shenzi said to her clan.
Simba was smart to have Shenzi speak his decree to her clan for him. They would've resisted him. However, none of the Hyenas complained when she also made that decree her own. The Hyenas bowed before their queen in obedience.
"I understand it's been a long day for all of us. Tonight and only tonight you Hyenas may sleep at the base of Pride Rock." Simba said.
Shenzi thanked him. The Hyenas all curled up for the night.
Okay I know I promised I would finish up my other big Disney fan fiction. However, this question that was posted is very important. Since Lion King is now over 20 years old. I feel it's high time we honor the story that made us 90% of our childhood as 90s kids. Anyway, more to come in chapter 2.
