Authors note: This is my first Tarzan Fanfic and is based on the Disney film. The sole purpose of writing this fanfic was to take a look at a pairing no one has yet to do. As a writer one must open themselves to looking at things differently, if looked at straight on most of the pairings on this site would never happen and be bland. Terk and Tarzan, I know what you are thinking and yet if any of you are familiar with my works you know I work outside the box. So for all those against this please do not read past this point, I will understand but those who stick with me I hope to entertain. Anyway enjoy.

Tarzan and Terk

CH.1: Friends being friends

Tarzan lay snuggled up in Kala's arms, his body content in the warmth of his mother. Night encumbered many of his kind as they lay in their respective nests and the gentle breathing of his mother filled him with a safety he never knew before. Ever since he was young all he knew was Kala's affectionate embrace, the way she held him close and protected him from the dangers of the jungle, including Sabor. Of course another presence that did not like him was Kerchak.

Kerchak was his father, though he was distant and would not associate himself with him. Tarzan did his best to impress him but he would have nothing to do with him, continually making excuses to run trills or scout ahead. Kerhcak was the Alpha, the gorilla who ran the place strictly. He was a formidable presence among their kind and Kala told him it would take time for Kerchak to accept him.

Of course besides Kala there was his good friend Terkina; Terk for short who liked him. At first their relationship was through his mother who would set up play dates while she talked with Terk's mother. Eventually after proving himself by getting the tail fur of an Elephant, Tantor's uncle, Tarzan became less of a nuisance…regardless the lack of fur on his body. She was always warning him of certain dangers or keeping him away from Kerchak during his foul moods.

Tantor was his other friend, an elephant who did not like the uncertainty of the jungle. An example included one day the trio heading into the swampy part of the jungle and Tantor adamantly pointed out the diseases the swamp posed on their health or sinking in so far they wouldn't be able to get out. Of course he and Terk did sink in and luckily enough Tantor had stayed behind to fish them out.

Hearing a noise he stirred in Kala's arms and saw Terk hanging upside down above him dropping tiny rocks on his head. "Ouch, what was that for?"

"For being you, now come on before I drop a reminder." Terk disappeared into the canopy and did not reappear.

Tarzan had slipped out the embrace of his mother many times…though it was never without the guilt attached. He had heard rumors of Kala losing a son but whenever he asked she would grow quiet or if Kerchak were around he stare hard at him.

Lifting her arm up he ambled to the tree and did his best to haul himself up. Unlike the other gorillas he found it hard to climb up without…other means of help. Finding a low hanging vine ahead of him he used the muscles in his arm to haul himself up. Once there he found Terk stifling a yawn.

"I came as fast as I could…now what is so darn important?" Tarzan was a bit exhausted as he and Terk had stayed out the night before exploring some cave Terk had found. The day before that they were exploring some nests Terk believed belonged to ancestors of theirs; however, turns out the nest was filled with those raving lunatic monkeys with the glowing eyes.

"Nice to see you too," Terk said giving some lip then motioned for him to follow. She did not need to look over her shoulder certain he would follow.

Tarzan indeed was following; however his body wasn't allowing him the usual stamina necessary to bring up his enthusiasm. They traveled along the canopy in the silence of the night, neither saying anything and as they left the nest it became clear the rest of the jungle was also asleep. Tarzan wished he were asleep right now.

"So Tarzan, how long we known each other now?" Terk broached a conversation she had been meaning to have with the hairless wonder.

"Since I was a baby…why?" Tarzan remembered how most the gorillas there wanted nothing to do with him, yet Terk seemed always curious about him. Eventually Terk was forced to hang with him and while she was not keen on it…she eventually brought him into the circle. Tarzan appreciated it though he still had a lot to learn about climbing, swinging from vines, even surfing through the trees.

"Well…um…no reason really," Terk rubbed the back of her head as she came to a stop. "I just figured the silence was eating at us…someone had to break it."

Tarzan figured he wasn't going to get anything else besides that, so he simply let it pass…for now. "So where are you taking me?"

"Oh it is something special, believe me, I wouldn't drag you out here past your beddy by if it were nothing special." Terk resumed the travel fighting the butterflies in her stomach. The way he looked at her…it made her feel like she was the only one he saw.

When the two had finally made it Tarzan marveled at the cave before them. He had been practically everywhere in the jungle…but this place was new. Shaken out of his sleep deprived self he ambled forward on knuckles and breathed in the musky scent of adventure. "Wow…this is awesome Terk!"

"See I knew you'd like it…now…be careful, I haven't explored it in its entirety yet." Terk cautioned. If anything happened to him Kala would have her neck.

"Don't worry…I can handle this cave blind folded." He strode forward pushing out his chest and trying his best to walk on two feet.

"Uh…Tarzan…never mind." She quickly dismissed already seeing him disappear. Probably best he find out himself how his comment made no sense. Following him in she could barely see in front of her…let alone behind.

Tarzan listened to the sounds all around him and felt the hair on the back of his neck stand on end at the sound of fluttering above him. He was the son of Kerchak and Kala…fear was nothing to him if just a reminder of his mortality. And he did not intend to die anytime soon…he had too much to live for.

"Tarzan slow down…you don't want to get into any trouble now," Terk's voice carried worry for her friend and her breathing began to increase. Panic was setting in and the fluttering was driving on her last nerve. "Stop flapping already…what are you bats or something?"

Tarzan stiffened as Terk's words reached him. He had never seen a bat…only heard stories of them and how they liked blood. Taking a step he suddenly found himself flat on the ground, a soft grunt escaped his lips.

"Oh no…Tarzan…hang in there buddy!" Terk raced forward and before she knew it she flew forward and fell on top of something…or someone. Her lips made contact and her eyes softened until she leaped off not knowing who she had kissed.

Tarzan lay there after the kiss, a little dazed and unsure of what had transpired. Picking up the stick he found another one and began rubbing them together, something about it seemed to click in his head and a memory…blurry as it was came to mind. In a spark the sticks began exhuming a puff of smoke before a blaze came to life. Letting out an ape like grunt he found a bigger stick and placed the flame on it…holding it up to finally see Terk.

Terk was caught by surprise by the blaze and nearly started…till she saw Tarzan. "Oh Tarzan…you are alright, thank goodness…now Kala won't kill me. Don't you ever scare me like that again you hear?"

Tarzan laughed lightly and agreed. Holding the fire he moved the stick about, sort of a blocky sort of holder to the flame and realized no one else was around. Terk apparently was thinking the same thing and both touched their lips. In the darkness their bodies had fell on top of each other and…uh oh.

Terk felt a mad blush play along her cheeks and smoothing her blue fur down she tried to play it off like it was nothing. "Pfft…clumsy me, falling on you like that…our lips just touched…it is nothing really, could've happened to anyone."

"Yeah…right…it never happened." Tarzan laughed nervously and then as he held up the flame he spotted the fluttering had belonged to some small flying creatures. "Hey Terk…I found the things making the noise."

Terk was relieved for the change of subject…even though for him to say it never happened it hurt her deep. Of course seeing the bats she had no time to properly digest this. "Bats…uh Tarzan…now would be a good time to run!"

The two then took off quickly. Tarzan led the way and the screech of the bats filled the cave with a flood of darkness and snapping teeth. The two friends were nearing the exit and already the torch they held was losing light. In a final burst of speed the two threw themselves out feeling the heated furry nipping at their backs. Crashing down the two caught their breath and lay there staring at each other.

Tarzan reached forward and ran a hand along her cheek and found something in her eyes appealing to him. Even now after all this time there was not a single gorilla he would rather spend his time with…then with her. All of their trips and adventures…their bond, it was all like some precursor to this moment. "Terk-."

"I think we should get back…you don't want to keep Kala waiting." Terk rose up instantly and could read his disappointment. Still his words played over her and for now at least it was best dropped. She was not sure how Kerchak would feel about this, plus, Tarzan was practically royalty in the ape line, she was just another gorilla serving Kerchak, providing for the entirety.

Tarzan had forgotten about his mother and began to rush off. Terk wasn't far behind but he could sense in her a subtle change…almost like what happened in the cave meant a great deal to her. Once again he did not question it and continued on his way knowing this could be addressed at a later time.

Authors note: Quite something eh? I wrote this sometime ago and am just getting around to submitting it, and yes for the record Terk is female. Hope you enjoy for I have some more coming your way soon.