Friends Forever Volume 1

by Life's Water

As the moon lit the Pridelands a large shadow was observed walking slowly and steadily away from it's herd, who were all asleep under an large and ancient acacia tree. As the large animal plodded along the dry soil a rustling noise was heard behind it.Pl

1. Chapter 1

Friends Forever-Volume 1

Introduction

Why did I choose to do this?

In 2004 I joined the Lion king fan art achieve, needing to make up a few characters I let my imagination run through and out came from the top of my head Bomo the Elephant and Stripey the Zebra. After giving them a character profile and all I then decided to take the next step and make a story for them in the Lion King world. With my first attempts not making sense, I have now decided to renew this story as it is. This is the first in a trilogy of Friends Forever.

This is Bomo's life BEFORE he came to the Pridelands.

Stripey's life will also be in this story as well but he is in the Pridelands (if that makes sense) so this fic will be the character's point of views so to speak.

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Prologue

As the moon lit the Pridelands a large shadow was observed walking slowly and steadily away from it's herd, who were all asleep under an large and ancient acacia tree. As the large animal plodded along the dry soil a rustling noise was heard behind it. Worried that it could be a potential predator the animal began to make ready for a hasty escape. But when it saw that it was only the Shaman it relaxed.

Rafiki bowed his head in acknowledgment towards Diallo the Leader of the Zebra clan. Diallo bowed his head in return.

"What news Rafiki, is it true that the King and Queen have been blessed by the Great Kings with a child?" the old Zebra asked eagerly.

The baboon nodded his head gravely, "Yes but I fear many things that will happen."

Diallo didn't answer instead he gave a short nod.

"What do you think will happen old friend?" he asked after a brief silence.

Rafiki sighed, "The Great Kings speak to me, Ahadi especially has warned me of a drought that will come to pass in time."

"Ahadi has spoken to you?" Diallo asked in awe.

The shaman nodded, "Yes, I suppose you miss him a lot?" he asked as he gazed at the brown pools of wisdom in the old zebra's eyes.

"I will never forget him, I know that I have a strong relationship with Mufasa as well but he is nothing like his father was."

Rafiki laughed before becoming somber, "What about Taka?"

"Don't you mean Scar?" Diallo asked in disgust.

"He will always be Taka to me, I will not call him by any other name." the baboon answered stubbornly.

"Scar will never become King not now, thank the Kings." the Zebra breathed a sigh of relief.

"But Taka is smart and strong at heart, if he where to become King he would be given a chance." Rafiki reasoned.

Diallo snorted, "Rafiki my old friend you have not tried to belief for once the rumors that have been spreading about him, have you?"

"They are just rumors my friend, not truth."

"So you deny that Scar has been seen with hyenas that he call 'friends'? Seen hunting with them in their brutal and savage way? Killing innocent young foals and calves when King Mohatu banned the hunting of younger animals?" The old zebra raged.

Rafiki shook his head, "Sometimes rumors are often lies my friend, but we are not here to discuss Scar we are here to discuss the King's heir."

Diallo nodded, "I'm sorry." he muttered.

"I forgive you, now lets get down to business." Rafiki paused, "The presentation will be expected to be held in the next few weeks when the young Prince is able to handle the world. And as the King's before them we hope that at the presentation the clan leaders of every animal will give the young heir their blessings and support."

"Rafiki like I always have and my father and his father before me I will give the young heir my support and blessing." Diallo vowed.

Rafiki smiled, "I knew you would." He paused, "how is your grandson getting on in the world? I remember being there at the birth but I do not recall his name." he said.

Diallo smiled brightly, "His name is Stripey and he is just like his father, Essien."

The baboon laughed at this statement, "Just like Essien? If I recall Eissen and Mufasa along with the other cubs used to find themselves in the most stickiest predicaments. I do hope Eissen and Gizfa are able to handle him."

"Any news from the Mwamba Pridelands?"

Rafiki's face fell, "None, I fear that the bush fires have all destroyed the land and most of the animals living within it."

"Has not the King sent any birds to go and see?"

"He can not spare any at this present time."

Before Diallo had time to ask the reason the sun began to rise in the sky, shedding light across the Savannah. Rafiki and Diallo's discussions had always been at night when they could be quite sure that no one was about to listen to their words.

"We must go."

Rafiki nodded, "Goodbye."

"Rafiki wait, before you go please suggest to Mufasa that he sends a party to search the Mwamba lands." the zebra paused before adding quietly, "I have family over there."

The shaman nodded, "I will, but I must go back to my tree to mix up herbs and medicines." he said.

"Farewell my friend."

"Farewell."

Diallo turned around and slowly but steadily walked back to his heard who where beginning to awaken.

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Well what do you all think? Should I continue or not? Please READ and REVIEW, feedback will be welcome.

Diallo means Bold

Essien means 6th born son

Gzifa means Peaceful one

Bomo I don't think means anything, find out if you want and if it does mean something please tell me I would very much like to know:D