Under the hot African sun in the middle of Kenya, a group of about 5 young lion cubs played under the watchful eye of their pride. The largest cubs name was Shujaa, which means Brave, and that he definitely was. He was sitting high on the top of a rock.
Shujaa was concentrating so much on looking cool that he did not see Stadi, the youngest female cub of the pride quietly sneak up behind him. When the moment was rite, Stadi pounced on her big brother. A few seconds later, when young Shujaa had recovered from the shock he called out "Stadi, get off!" Knowing that his sister would not get off him that easily he decided to call out to his father, King Bure (meaning free).
Hearing his sons calls, the king quickly rushed to the savannah where the cubs were playing. As soon as he saw the chuckling lionesses, King Bure knew exactly what had happened. Bure strolled over to his two bundles of pride and joy and laughed. "DAD! DON'T LAUGH! THIS HEARTS!" The king grabbed Stadi by the scruff of the neck and placed her by his side. Then he looked over at his son, still laying on his stomach. Shujja looked at his sister "I'll get you next time!" Stadi nodded then as soon as her brothers back was turned she muttered to herself "in your dreams!" The king chuckled.
That night, Prince Shujaa woke up at the dead of night after having the most horrible nightmare. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw a moving shadow, then he noticed his father was missing! Oh no, something bad has happened, there could have been a rouge in our land and father must have gone to sort him out the prince taught. Thinking this he ventured out the cave only to see his father lying by a small stream. Shujaa approached his father and asked "Dad? What are you doing out here, its late and cold?"
The King looked round "Shujaa son, I come out here most nights to talk to Kazanah and Tayjas." Shujaa looked puzzled "who and who?" King Bure smiled. Come here and lay down next to me and I shall tell you the story of Queen Kazanah and King Tayjas, the two most powerful and sacrid lions ever known by this pride. Shujaa trotted over to his father, he loved listening to his stories!
King Bure cleared his throat "Are you ready, this is going to be a long story?" Shujaa nodded eagerly. "Okay" started the King. "It all started a long, long time ago..."