The new Circle of Life (A Lion King story, after # 2)

CH.1, Intro

New Life

Hey everyone, this is my first so don't be to hard but any help is welcome, ohh and Lion King 1 or 2 or 1 1/2 is not mine. Now this is just the intro as well as chapter 2 will be. So it may be a bit slow but it'll get better. I find if you have the soundtrack for the first or second movie and listen to the first song on either one that the effect is much better. I wrote it listening to the second one.

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A mighty roar echoes over the savannah, the rising sun the first to see large herds of savannah creatures migrating together. Their voices flowing together as they joined following the call of their King. Trumpeting elephants and hyacking Zebras could be heard distinctly over the others. Hundreds of animals arrive as they come to a stop in front of the looming Pride Rock. The sun rising behind it, it gave a majestic look to the lions standing mightily on it. As the sun gave their golden honey coats the look of the blazing sun and embers highlighting their tails and manes. Another roar and the animals drew their attention to the older male, their beloved king. Standing mightily above them Simba and Nala looked upon their precious kingdom and their subjects. Loving memories of the old times flooded their minds as they looked over everything, knowing that the Circle of Life had almost completed it's round for them. Tears formed in both of their amber eyes as they nuzzled each other, remembering the words that were so long ago told to them by Mufasa. Simba couldn't help wondering if he had been a good king and if all this was right. He looked up into the white clouds and saw his father's face.

"Father...?" He questioned but not sure what to ask. The wind gently tugged at his mane as his father silently answered 'Remember the Circle of Life.'

And like so many times before, Simba threw his head back and smiled understanding his father, as the breeze swirled around his mane and disappeared. Looking at Nala as she lovingly nuzzled him, he could see the tired wrinkles under her eyes that he too also had. Rafiki knowingly walked over to them, as his stick of fruit and nuts rattled. Patting Simba on his head, the old mandrill spoke.

"It's time my friend..." He waved his hand over too the two lions emerging from the den.

Rafiki stepped back behind Simba and Nala as he awaited on the other two lions. Padding over to meet their kingdom side by side, Kiara and Kovu stopped short in front of Rafiki. Kovu lovingly licked the small cub Kiara held through clenched teeth, then nuzzled Kiara. With outstretched arms, the mandrill gently lifted the cub out of it's mother's grasp. As Rafiki lead the way, the younger couple took their spot beside the King and Queen who smiled at them with happiness and grief. His back facing the animals gathered below, Rafiki cracked open one of his fruits with one hand. Then taking its juices, he rubbed them on the small cubs head leaving thick red lines. Finally he scooped up a bit of dirt and sprinkled it on the young cubs head. The cub had remained silent the whole time gazing up wondrously at the old ape. Rafiki watches the young cub with wise eyes; he knows he will be different. The cub already showed signs of patience and wonder. Raising the cub into the air showing him first to the pride with his back still to the audience, he received a unison of approving growls and roars. Then holding the cub close, he turned to face the crowd of animals below. As the animals gazed on in wonder, both couples stepped forward one couple on each side of their old friend. Nodding to the four lions surrounding him, Rafiki lunged the young Prince into the air. The animals gazed with glory at their new prince as their now former King and Queen silently stepped back to stand behind Rafiki but in front of the pride. Kiara watched sadly as her elderly parents ceremoniously gave their royal positions to their daughter and adopted son. But as she stared up at her son, she realized it was her time now. Her's, Kovu's and her son. She had mixed feelings of happiness and sadness but all of a sudden she became overwhelmed with joy. Smiling to her kingdom below her, she let out a long roar. Kovu immediately joined in, lending his strong voice to hers. The pride started roaring too followed by a chorus of vocals from the animals below. Trumpeting elephants, squawking birds, roaring leopards, hyacking zebras and numerous other creature's voice's filled the air. They continued to praise their new King, Queen and Prince as they all kneeled and bowed in their own unique way. The Prince watched in curiosity at all these strange creatures. Even though he was still too young yet too understand it. His little heart filled with pride and glory somehow feeling he had a special binding with all these creatures as well as the golden land. In all the excitement he joined in the beautiful chorus with little mews of excitement unknowingly trying his best to mock the mighty roars.

From above, cloudy figures in the sky gathered. Simba watched as he saw his father in the clouds watching. A rich, colorful wind meets him before flowing away to whisp around the new Prince. Becoming silent, the Prince watched as the wind seemingly cuddled him. His eyes crossed as a single white seed landed on his nose. Watching for a few minutes the cub tried to swat at it as it lifted off his nose and floated away into the skies.

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Hey everyone it gets better trust me. Any advice is welcome so please Review, thanx!