Astray

by OurAwakening

Simba is lost. His memories continue to haunt him day and night. It's not until he falls asleep that he sees the memories of those before him and finds out that the journey was far, and the tales were true. Into the expedition, he finds out who he truly is.

1. Prologue

Astray

-OurAwakening

The fires scalded the lands, and the rain couldn't stop it for it was alive. The pride lands were ablaze, emitting the ever so red light along the horizon. The herds retreated, the trees began to disaparate, while the lions and lionesses watched. Ominous, deep laughter echoed along the rocky walls that were holding the flames back from engulfing the lions and lionesses. Fear grew, and grew, and grew... until it faded. The memories of the past flowing in, suppressing any other thoughts.

It was only a dream, but Simba didn't know for he has one of these dreams every night and can't seem to get used to them. With no friends, and... no family, Simba is left alone never to be seen or recognized by any creature that dares to lay eye on him. Simba was able to stand, but was still haunted by the memories that lingered in his head. All of them make Simba show extreme levels of despondency, for he hasn't been able to smile for years. Nobody has been there for him, and he believed nobody ever will.

Simba moved over under a tree to block the morning sun, wondering when he'll be able to find the encouragement to maybe go back to Pride Rock. But these thoughts were then interrupted by these memories. The death of his father, Timon and Pumbaa leaving him, Nala and Sarabi... they were impossible to get rid off. Simba felt the tears building up, and was able to stop after one hit the grassy earth in front of him. Simba still felt drowsy and ever so slowly drifted off into a deep sleep he soon will never forget.

This was a project that I was going to start months ago, but then dropped it... hopefully this will work out.

-OurAwakening