Prologue
April 23rd 1887
We docked today in the exotic lands that the English call Africa. Its a large lush forested area that stretches out for miles and beyond. Even from the the ship you can hear all the buzzing and sounds of life Africa has to offer. Since the discovery of Apes and Gorillas, Daddy has dedicated his life to his works, and having the opportunity to get up close and personal. I laugh even now as he chats on to the crew. This dream come true would not have been possible without John Clayton, nephew of Lord Greystoke. When Daddy propositioned at the idea at first he was not impressed. Eventually he warmed up to it, and now he is as eager as ever to see the Gorillas. He is quite handsome. However we have waited for this moment for years Daddy and I quite excited for this chance of adventure and discovery.
Jane Porter
April 29th 1887
The trek to the Gorillas is painfully slow. We only discovered our first Gorilla nest two days after our arrival. However the father we trek north of the Jungle to more we come upon. Clayton believe the Gorillas are migrating more north every day. So we set up camp in a clearing about a mile into the jungle and trek farther and farther everyday in hopes of discovering band of Gorillas. I hope we do find them soon. Each day Daddy and daddy loses some light in his eyes. I pray we discover some soon..
Jane Porter
May 4th 1887
I heard the most peculiar sound today. It was only something somebody could describe was a victorious cry. However the sound was not made from an any animal, it was one that would have been made by the voice of a man. Its odd though, the nearest tribe in this Area is over 100 miles west from where we are. I told Daddy and Clayton and Clayton told me it was just a fixture of my imagination. The more and more time passes the more I get uncomfortable around Clayton. There just something about him that makes me suspicious and avoid him as much as I can. He`s attractive yes, but he`s to rude for my tastes.
Jane Porter
May 11th 1887
I have met him! The man that I hear in the Jungle. I was wondering about the camp and was making sketches I was to bring home. I stopped and found the cutest little monkey eating a mango . He obviously agreed when I showed him when I finished because he took my sketch book. I took it back and the poor thing started to cry. The next thing I knew I was being chased by a very angry flock of monkeys! I was absolutely terrified and especially when I was running towards a cliff with nowhere to go and then... I was flying.
I looked up and there he was. The most beautiful man I have ever lied my eyes upon and he was very near naked! Naked! So much skin exposed I flushed at the indecency of it all.. He was very muscular might I add and carried me around as if I weigh nothing more than a feather. When I was semi safe in a tree he got very close, of course me being me I giggled nervously especially when his nose nearly touched mine. He has stunning eyes of the most beautiful shade of blue. It was quite strange. He looked at me as if he had never seen another human being before. There was so many emotions in his eyes. Confusion, excitement, and even shyness. I was quite embarrassed when he placed his head on my chest not sure what his intentions where. But he listened to my heartbeat and I his. I tried talking to him but he did not seem to understand english.. However he seemed very eager to learn. He told me his name. Tarzan. Tarzan the King of the Apes.
Jane Porter
September 24th 1887
Tarzan`s learning quite rapidly. I have never had this much satisfaction as an elementary teacher back in England. Although at first he seemed quite slow to pick up on things, now he`s picking them up really quickly. He speaks english very well, although he does tend to speak in the third person. He reads and writes at a fifth grade level. At this pace he should have a full English education in just under a year.
I teach him his English, Grammar and Art. Daddy teaches him Science and History. And Clayton, well, he trys ignoring Tarzan the majority of the time. The only time he really speaks to Tarzan is when he`s asking about Gorillas. Tarzan acknowledges that he knows where they are and the fact that he has not told us where infuriates Clayton.
I have grown to like Tarzan very much. He is sweet and gentle and listens to me go on and on… During an Art lesson I showed Tarzan slides of gentlemen courting women. The very next day he brought me flowers and has everyday since. I have grown rather fond of him….
Jane Porter
October 7th 1887
I met them! I saw the Gorillas! Tarzan is teaching me the ways of the Jungle. At first I was quite hesitant seeing as how it seems so uncivilized. But in actuality I have never felt so free in my entire life. Today however he took me to a part deeper into the forest I normally would have a loud myself to go but I saw the nests and immediately knew where I was! There were dozens of them. I got to play with the baby Gorillas who were at first nervous as I was, and cutely beat their chests and roared. It was then I looked up at Tarzan having all these baby Gorillas climbing all over and looked at him so free and happy, I knew that I loved him. I loved him as a women loves a man she intends to spend the rest of her life with. We both sat there playing and he even taught me a few words, or sounds rather, of the Gorillas. There was a beautiful Gorilla thats coat differed from the others that was off to the side watching Tarzan and I curiously. Tarzan told me that was his mother. At first I was confused and then realized Tarzan was raised in the Jungle. I told him she was beautiful and he seemed very pleased about that. However the most peculiar thing happened. While playing with the baby Gorillas an Elephant and another Gorilla appeared but the Gorilla was wearing my dress! I half to admit I was not all to concerned. It was very hot in the Jungle and I stuck to wearing my petticoats and tops. It made me feel uncomfortable about the way Clayton would look at me but I was with Tarzan most of the time and I felt completely safe. I watched Tarzan talk to these animals and noted that he speaks many languages of the jungle. He told me they were his friends. I was glad to have met them.
Jane Porter
November 21st 1887
I confessed to Tarzan one night that Daddy is quite disappointed about not seeing one Gorilla since coming here six months ago. He surprised us all one day as he took us to them. I was not expecting it. Daddy was so happy and excited and so was Clayton. We played with the baby Gorillas again who were eager for the attention they were getting. All of a sudden the babies took off and all the Gorillas where scattering about and I looked up and noticed the largest Gorilla I have ever seen hurtling towards us. Tarzan jumped to our defense tackling the Large Gorilla down and telling us to escape. I didnt want to leave him but Clayton basically dragged me back. I waited that night for Tarzan hoping he was alright. But he never came.
Jane Porter
December 29th 1887
I was sad to tell Tarzan that the ship was going to be here soon to take us back to England, My first attempt at telling him I ended up running away. The Next time I tried to tell him I only ended up crying to which he cuddled me to his chest and rocked me until I stopped. I told him then.
At first he didn't understand and when he did he insisted I stay with him in the Jungle. I wanted to, but I couldnt. Could you imagine? An English girl in the Jungle? I could not survive on my own and It would not be fair for Tarzan to half to look out for me. He looked down at me and told me he loved me.. He told me he could not live with his Jane and said he was coming back to England if it was what I wanted.
I wanted it more then anything.
Jane Porter
December 31st 1887
Clayton fooled us all. Everything we worked for was lost. Daddy was excited to go back to England and share his finding with Darwin but Clayton had thrown all of his research overboard. When all of us reached the ship we were locked up like savages and stored in the brig. We managed to escape only to find Clayton had gathered up with Gorillas intending to bring them back to England. Tarzan, Terk and Tantor fought Bravely.
Clayton ended up dying. He fell from a tree and ended up strangling himself during his fall. Even though he died a wicked man, we still buried him like the English did out of respect. The crew was a day off schedule and Tarzan decided he needed to stay since his father died leaving him to protect his Gorilla family. As we rowed towards the ship and I noticed him getting smaller and smaller I couldn't bare it. I decided I could not live without him. I jumped into the water and tried my best to run towards him with my wet skirts dragging me down. I lept into his waiting arms and kissed him. His surprised lips kissed me back hotly and passionately. He asked me if I was staying and I told him he could not get me to leave.
That was then when I became Jane, Queen of the Apes.
Jane Porter
Authors Note: I started a new Fanfic! Yay! To all my Beauty and the Brawn readers don't worry I'll still continue and I welcome new fans with open arms. Please review and enjoy!
~FairyTales