Hello everyone. This is going to be my very first fanfic. This is going to be a Lion King based Yu-Gi-Oh fanfic. After so many years, I just got back into my childhood anime and started rewatching the whole series. I am currently on the 5th season of Yu-Gi-Oh and I couldn't help, but notice how Pharaoh Atem's story was so much like that of Simba's. Even most of his Egyptian friends and family seem to fit very specific roles of characters within the Lion King. So I couldn't help, but create a fanfic , based off two of my favorite animations that made my childhood the best. Just letting you guys know, I thought this through carefully and how I'm going to construct my story and who will be playing who. If you watched both Yu-Gi-Oh (Season 5 in particular) and the Lion King, then some of these roles should be obvious. Regardless I'm still going to list most characters on who will be playing who.

While the idea came out of just recently re-watching the Lion King and Yu-Gi-Oh at the same time, the inspiration of actually creating this story was thanks to Valkyrie Elysia's The Mummy Reborn. My god, that was such an amazing fanfic. Great story plot, full of adventure, character development, action, some romance here and there, comedy, plot twists, etc. It is one of the best fanfics I have ever read in fanfiction. A great combination between The Mummy (one of my all-time favorite childhood adventure movies, including its sequel) and Yu-Gi-Oh. And for that, I am thankful, so I recommend reading that story, if you haven't already done so. So I'm going to list most of the character roles now, and just to let you know, while this fanfic is mainly Lion King based, it's gonna have some details added from Yu-Gi-Oh Season 5, as well as adding my own twists. Here we go.

CAST:

Aknamkanon as Mufasa

Aknadin as Scar

Atem as Simba

Shimon as Rafiki

Young Shadi as Zazu(Only for the first 2 chapters, then he's going to play a much more serious role.)

Mahad as Zazu(Rest of the story. Yes Mahad fits Zazu well, since he's the one who watches after Atem & Mana, and put up with their shenanigans. But here's the thing. Mahad is around 4-years older than Atem in the series, therefore he would be too young to play the role of Zazu at the time of Atem's birth and I REALLY didn't want to change his age, because they grew up together as kids and I want to maintain that bond within this story.)

Mana as Nala(Vaseshipping! They really make a cute couple. Also, she fits the role perfectly. I mean they grew up together and they deeply care for one another.)

Bakura as Shenzi(Yes I know Shenzi's a girl, but Shenzi is technically the leader of all the hyenas, so I honestly think that Bakura would be best to fit her role. Plus, there aren't really any evil female characters in Yugioh as far as I know)

Rex & Weevil as Banzai & Ed(Honestly, I could not find any better characters to play Banzai & Ed than these two idiots! lol)

Bobassa as Pumbaa(I honestly thought he would fit the role better than Tristan, since he's more like the character)

Jo & Honda as Timon(Joey & Tristan. I thought it would be better if they shared the role of Timon.)

Nefertiti as Sarabi(My OC of Atem's mother)

OTHER CHARACTERS:

Teana (Tea's Egyptian counterpart)

Yugi

Isis

Priest Seto

Shada

Karim

There will a few more characters coming into the story, however for plot twists and revelations, I'm not gonna put them here. I'm also not gonna reveal pairings that aren't already obvious for that same reason. All I'm gonna say is that there will be no yaoi or yuri shippings in the fanfic. You're just gonna have read to find out…

Disclaimer: I DO NOT own Yu-Gi-Oh, The Lion King, or any of the characters. Full rights go to Kazuki Takahashi & Walt Disney Pictures. Only the OCs are mine…

Chapter 1: Birth of the New Prince of Egypt

Pharaoh Aknamkanon looked out from the balcony of his palace and out into the city. It was very early in the morning, though the sun had not risen yet. However, he could clearly see out from the distance that his people were beginning to leave their homes and head towards the palace. It seems that Shadi kept his word in sending the magnificent news to the people of Egypt.

Screams could be heard from inside the palace. It made him only more nervous than he already was, though no one would imagine this, since the pharaoh always kept calm and vacant expression. He hadn't been this nervous since he assumed the throne so many years ago.

At first, he didn't believe he could continue his father legacy's as king of Egypt. But soon after, he managed to grow accustom to the responsibilities that came as pharaoh, being able to appeal to the petitions and needs of his people. It had been a new chapter that changed his life forever.

Now today, it was the beginning of yet another new chapter of his life. Today would be the birth of his first born child. A child born from him and the love of his life, Queen Nefertiti. The new crowned prince of Egypt.

The pharaoh soon noticed that the sky was getting bluer by the minute, a sign that dawn was present and the sun would soon rise over Egypt. The citizens were getting closer towards the palace as Aknamkanon at the same time, heard his wife give out a final cry. There was a few seconds of silence before the wail of a newborn baby broke through the short silence.

The pharaoh smiled, happiness spreading all over his being. His son, the new prince of Egypt was finally born! He was a father now.

The rays of the sun were beginning to peak out and brighten through the night of the city. The citizens soon began to gather in front of the palace as the pharaoh looked down at them from the balcony. More and more kept coming, soon forming a huge crowed.

Out of the corner of his eye, he noticed a horseman coming towards his palace. As Aknamkanon looked closer, he immediately recognized the horseman. The person appeared to be a 13-year-old boy, dressed in white robes, a turban, and a golden key tied around his neck.

Shadi has finally returned.

As he saw Shadi get off his horse and enter the palace, one of the midwives that were assisting his wife through the child-bearing had immerged from inside the palace and stood across the king. She kneeled and bowed in respect of the great pharaoh.

"My pharaoh, I would like to inform you that the Queen has given birth to a son. A strong and healthy boy."

Aknamkanon finally turned towards his servant, a spark could be seen within his eyes. "Magnificent news. How is my wife?"

"She is in perfect health, sire. With just a few more minutes of rest, she will be well enough to attend the presentation of the new prince. However, I recommend she be put to bed rest for the rest of the day, as soon the ceremony is over, so she can recover back to her full strength."

The pharaoh looked spectacle for a moment, before smiling. "Thank you, Tamun. Before you go back to assist the Queen, tell Shimon that the time has come to start the ceremony."

"Yes my king." The midwife retreated back into the room.

Aknamkanon was relieved and satisfied with the news. Despite being overjoyed with arrival of his new son, he had been worried that his wife would be too weak to attend the presentation of their son as the new prince. Since the beginning, of when Queen Nefertiti found out that she was with child, she had made the decision that no matter what, nothing would stop her from seeing her child be crowned as the new prince or princess of Egypt. And now she can finally fulfill her dream.

He broke out of his thoughts as he sensed that someone else had joined him in seeing the crowd of civilians gathered up in order meet the new prince.

He looked down and realized that Shadi was right next to him looking up at him. The boy stared for a moment up at the great king, before smiling and bowing in respect. Aknamkanon couldn't help but smile at Shadi. It was then when both realized that someone else had joined them.

Both turned around to see who had decided to join them. It was an old man, dressed in noble Egyptian clothing, along with a purple, long hat, a golden eye decorated on it. He had a cloth covering his, so his face couldn't be seen, with the exception of his big purple eyes and grey, spiky hair popping out on the back.

The old man bowed before the pharaoh. "Your Excellency, I am ready for the ceremony to begin and present Egypt their new prince." Aknamkanon smiled before they both embraced into a manly hug, with the pharaoh patting the old man's back.

"Shimon, my most trusted advisor and my most loyal friend. It is an honor to have you here in this happy day and more importantly that you'll be the one to present my son as the new crowned prince. Come now, we must start the ceremony for my son."

Both men separated as they entered the room, leaving Shadi to look after the people of Egypt, who waited patiently for the presentation of their new prince.

As they entered, Aknamkanon first caught sight of his queen laid on the bed. Her beautiful, long black hair, tainted by blood-red highlights, which had been previously messy and covered in sweet, was now perfectly combed and tied into a loose braid, which ran on her back. Her beautiful red-ruby eyes glistened with love and admiration, as she looked at the small bundle in her arms. He also noticed that one of the straps of her dress was pulled down at the side of her arm, along with part of her dress, as the bundle was placed on her revealed chest area. It didn't take long for both men to realize that the queen was breast-feeding her child.

As the pharaoh finally managed to fully comprehend at the sight before him, he felt his heart warm up at the sight. Both he and Shimon then looked at each other in approval at how beautiful the scene before them was. They soon walked closer towards the bed. It was at this moment that Nefertiti noticed the presence of the two men in the room. She smiled brightly as they got closer to finally meet the child.

Nefertiti removed the child from her breast and pulled the strap on from her dress back in its place. She then proceeded to use a cloth to clean the baby's mouth gently, before putting the bundle in her arms into a more comfortable position. By then, the pharaoh and his advisor were right next to her. Aknamkanon then moved in to give his wife a quick kiss, which she responded to, before they both broke apart and looked down at their baby. Shimon was also able to get a good look at the new born prince.

The baby had the typical Egyptian tanned skin. His curly, yellow bangs were seen on the sides of his forehead. Most of his other hair was black, with the exception of the small spiky parts that were growing out and upward at the back of his head, contained red highlights at the end of his spiky black hair. The child then proceeded to open his eyes, only to reveal beautiful bright-purple eyes that resembled shining gems.

Nefertiti smiled before looking at Shimon. "Uncle, will you do the honors?" Shimon smiled before he took out from his robes a small jar, which seemed to contain some brown potion he made out of herbs. Shimon then proceeded to take some onto his fingers, before putting a line across the baby's forehead.

The baby looked with curiosity at his great-uncle, as Shimon took yet, another small jar, except this time it contained sand, which he gained from sacred ground that was blessed by the gods. He poured sprinkles of it on the symbol of the prince's forehead. Some of it however landed on the baby's nose and caused him to let out a cute sneeze.

Both the pharaoh and his queen smiled in adoration, as they nuzzled their heads together. It was then Shimon extended his arms so that he could take the child outside to present him officially as the crowned prince of Egypt. Nefertiti smiled before handing her baby to Shimon. The elderly man carefully held the baby in his arms as he headed outside into the balcony. Aknamkanon stayed behind for a moment to help his wife out of bed and help her walk slowly.

Shadi waited patiently as Shimon emerged with the young prince cuddled in his arms. Shimon kept walking towards the balcony end, until he was in front of the entire crowd, waiting to see their prince. Shimon stood there for a few moments as he waited for his king and queen to arrive.

Not long after, the pharaoh came out of the room, holding his wife by her waist, guiding her steps. As they carefully made towards the front, they finally saw the massive crowd, who broke into cheers the minute they saw the king and queen of Egypt. Aknamkanon smiled proudly at the crowd, before he raised his hand, as sign of silence so that he may speak. The crowd quickly acted on the pharaoh's action, and then their cheers died down until there was complete silence. Few seconds past before the king began his speech.

"People of Egypt, it is quite an honor to have all of you join me on this glorious day. For many years now, I have ruled with power, just and maintained peace over this land. I am very glad to have proven myself a worthy pharaoh for all of you after all these years. And today, the gods have blessed us with a new heir. One who will continue my legacy, and every pharaoh that came before me, when I pass onto the next world. The future pharaoh, my son…."

Shimon then proceeded to move the baby into his hands raised him high up in the air so that the crowd may see the child clearly.

"The heir to my throne. People of Egypt I present to you the new crowned prince, Atem!"

The crowd immediately broke into even louder cheering; some even began chanting "Prince Atem", as a way to welcome the new prince of Egypt. Little Atem looked really confused at overjoyed crowd, before smiling out of entertainment.

Pharaoh Aknamkanon and Queen Nefertiti smiled at one another as they witnessed everyone cheering and celebrating for the arrival of their new prince. Even all the servants from the palace and the other scared guardians, along with their children, were among the crowd cheering. All except one.

The pharaoh couldn't help but sigh in disappointment, knowing full well who was missing from his group of sacred guardians. He then felt his wife's warm hand on his, causing him to turn to her. She gave him a reassuring smile, which meant everything would turn out alright and to not think about it now.

He smiled, realizing she was right and he could deal with the problem later. Right now was a time to be happy and celebrate the arrival of Prince Atem.

Welp that's it for my first chapter. Oh, yeah I made Shimon into Atem's great-uncle. I mean come on. If you look at Yugi's grandpa, when he was young, he literally looked like an adult Yugi. So it makes sense that he's Yugi's grandpa, since that's where Yugi gets his rare and unusual looks. And both Shimon and Atem, being their Egyptian incarnations, yet they aren't related to each other, despite the resemblance? Yeah I can't really buy that, at least not for my story. I feel like they needed to be related to each other somehow.

Anyways, let me know what you guys thought?