So, I decided to post a few one-shots in this story because I think is the less I can do for the readers who liked the first one :P This time is going to be different. Let me explain: it's a Christmas special (late, late, I know... XD) and it will have OOC. It won't be exaggerated like... Mufasa is a heartless villain, it's just that I exaggerate the way characters accept things due to this special it's a comedy. This special would be separated in parts because I couldn't wait to let you see it XD
Anyway, the rest of one-shots I have in mind will be a bit more "serious", I mean, with no exaggerations, like the first one... Well, I'm talking too much, sorry... Just enjoy!
Krismasi
Mufasa made sure there was nobody near Pride Rock. Zazu landed on his right shoulder and both animals exchanged a glare of mutual understanding, accompanied with a nod, and both entered the den. Inside, all the lionesses, the cubs, Rafiki and even Scar were reunited. When they saw the King entering the den, the lionesses stopped their talking and even the cub seemed to be curious about what Mufasa had to tell.
"I gathered you all in here because I have something to tell you" he started to say.
"And why didn't you just make an ordinary announcement as always?" asked Diku, a bit curious.
"And where's Mum?" asked Simba trying to find her.
"That's the case: I don't want Sarabi to know this… At least, not yet" explained the King with a frown.
He and Zazu shared another glare, where the hornbill tried to give his best friend support. Mufasa just inhaled and prepared himself for what he was about to say.
"You all know Sarabi's sister…"
"We don't" said Nala suddenly.
"Dear, don't interrupt adults…" Sarafina told her daughter.
"No, she's right. And they need to know…" said Mufasa with a shake of his head. "But I'll explain it to all of you when I'm finished with the adults here…" added Mufasa looking at the lionesses and his brother. "You all know that when she comes, Sarabi tends to be a bit…" he kept silence, showing he was trying to say the right thing.
"Anxious?" said Sarafina with her head tilted.
"Angry?" tried Zinguela.
"Powerless?" said Naanda.
"Unbearable insane?" said Scar with a bored expression.
"Unfortunately, that's all true…" said Mufasa shaking his head once again. "That's why we have to try to help her today"
"Why? What happened today?" asked Tojo innocently.
"Well, today is Krismasi" explained Mufasa with a warm smile.
"What's that, Dad?" asked Simba extremely curious.
"See, children, it's a holiday where we celebrate the arrival of our ancestors to the kingdom we live today. That's why all the family live this day in family" explained the King.
"Cool" said all the children excited.
"But why is bad for Mum, Dad?" asked Simba with a frown adorning his face.
"I'll explain it to you later" said the King; his smile fading. "I just want to make sure that all of you try to keep her calm when the time arrives… And act naturally with her…" Mufasa got a bit closer and the rest of the pride imitated him to hear him whisper in a very low voice: "I haven't tell her that Dwala is coming…"
From nowhere, Sarabi appeared in the entrance of the cave, looking at all the animals inside the den with a frown.
"Who dares speak the name of Dwala in my no-presence?" asked the Queen in a very angry tone.
"Sarabi, you knew they would have to come!" said Mufasa after a frustrated growl.
"I told you I didn't want her hear, Mufasa! I told you!" she said facing her mate with an angry scowl.
"C'mon, Mum, it's Krismasi" said Simba with a gentle smile.
"Oh, perfect, now you put our own son against me!" complained Sarabi.
"I didn't…" tried to say Mufasa, but then he stopped and changed the sentence: "In fact, I think Simba is right. It's time for the family" said the King with a calm tone.
"Oh, yes? Well, practise what you preach" commented Sarabi rolling her red eyes.
"What are you trying to say?" asked the King angry.
"You never stopped complaining about the relationship my sister and I have, but you don't fix things with your brother!"
"That's not true"
"Then, why isn't he even here?" she asked with eyes half-closed.
"He is…" started to say Mufasa, but then he saw his brother was no longer there. "… How can he do that?" asked Mufasa to himself.
"But he was there, Mum" said Simba. Then, he raised his right paw and closed his eyes, solemnly. "I foucht for it"
"It is said: vouch, Simba" corrected Rafiki, supressing a laugh.
"And you even teach our son new vocabulary he can't even say right to embarrass me!" said Sarabi, running out of the cave crying.
"But I didn't even teach him that!" Mufasa said looking at his son with a raised eyebrow.
"True, it was uncle Scar" said Simba shrugging.
"And where is he?" asked the King with a frown.
"He left" answered Nala rapidly.
"What? When? Why?" asked Mufasa angrier at each question.
"He said something like: 'life is too short to see this again'" answered Nala imitating Scar's voice.
Mufasa sighed tired. Why did his family have to be so complicated…?
When Scar arrived at the Graveyard, he found his three hyenas friends biting a few bones as usual. Shenzi was the first one who noticed him and immediately ran towards him.
"Well, hello there, Scar" she said with a tiny smile. "So, how was that family reunion?" she asked laughing a bit at the end.
Ignoring the laugh as he was very used to it, he answered: "My brother thinks the world is ending because his sister-in-law is coming for Krismasi"
"That's it?" asked Shenzi with eyes wide open. "Man, you lions are really over-dramatic" she commented shaking her head with a few giggles. "And why is that a problem?"
"Dad, why Mum is so angry because aunt Dwala is going to come?" asked Simba innocently. His friends joined him for hear the explanation.
"Listen, Simba, your mother and Dwala never got along very well" started to explain the King.
"Why?" asked Tama in confusion.
"Well, she sorta… likes me when we were younger" answered Mufasa a bit uneasy.
"Oh, and who did you choose?" asked Simba.
"… … … … Your mother…" answered Mufasa sharing a glare with Zazu.
"Oooooh, interesting" said all the children in unison.
"I wasn't expecting that at all!" added Tojo excited.
"And those are the future of our kingdom…" commented Zazu with a tired tone.
"So, she's angry because Mufasa chose Sarabi instead of her?" asked Banzai with a raised eyebrow.
"Yes" answered Scar stretching out his limbs. "Well, they never got along so Sarabi is used to that… The problem came after the ceremony of their marriage" explained Scar taking a sit.
"Why?" asked Banzai and Shenzi while Ed enjoyed the bone all for himself.
That day was supposed to be a day of happiness and joy. Mufasa was now King and Sarabi was declared his Queen officially. The couple couldn't be happier. However, Dwala, Sarabi's older sister was dying with jealousy. Mufasa was the first one seeing Dwala was having a bad time and, innocently, asked Rafiki for help. The baboon told the King he could give his new sister-in-law a potion of his that could relax her. Mufasa felt satisfied with that and returned with his Queen.
"But then everything was right, wasn't it?" asked Tojo a bit confused.
"Well, yes…" Scar answered Shenzi, who had made the same question. "The problem was that Rafiki couldn't control Dwala when she started drinking and drinking"
It was embarrassing. Sarabi wanted to hit somebody in the face. She even felt the need to rip her sister, who had then all the attention. In the middle of Pride Rock, Dwala was wobbling, feeling dizzy and not controlling what she was saying.
"Arn't they the besh couple evah?" asked Dwala with a few giggles. "A fun… A fun… A funny thing, people… That lion…" she said pointing Mufasa with the head. "…was dating with me fisht, but he chose my sister instead… Yes… At fisht I didn't know why… Then I watched Mufasa's lack of brains and Sarabi's controlling manners and everything was right…"
At that, Sarabi let out her claws, scratching the rock beneath her, furious. Her mate was trying hard to hide behind her, feeling responsible for the situation. Sarafina and Scar shared a glare of worry. Sarabi was Sarafina's best friend, so it was natural for her to feel worried; Scar, on his behalf, wasn't feeling bad for his brother, but he wasn't that heartless… Both lions got closer to Dwala, who was giggling; when the Queen's sister felt Sarafina touching her, she jumped and looked at them angry.
"Don't dare to touch me, damn rabble!" she screamed baring her teeth.
Scar rolled his eyes, tired of hearing that kind of word directed to him and turned around, whilst Sarafina felt really hurt and the tears were already in her blue eyes. Mufasa sighed and lowed his head, watching the reaction of his brother, and Sarabi growled when she saw the hurt expression in her friend.
"Wow, she really messed up" commented Nala, feeling bad for her mother in the story.
"What a scene…" commented Banzai, enjoying the tale.
"At first it was very funny…" commented Scar.
"I admit, but never in front of your mother, that the scene was comical…" said Mufasa.
"… But then… it got worse than expected…" explained both lions in unison even if they were in different places.
Things started to get out of control. Mufasa had to intercede, seeing surprise how his brother tried to help him. Sarafina was still crying in a corner, being comforted by the other lionesses, who were watching the scene with wide eyes. Dwala was staring to act like a really insane lioness. Roaring and trying to scratch the faces of the rest of pride, she didn't even know where she was anymore…
"Look at me! I'm Sarabi, I'm so perfect and beautiful! But that's just the outside. Actually, I'm a snob who thinks better than the rest of youuu!" she started to scream, trying to get out of the brother's grip. "What a choice you made, Mufasa, what a choice! Yes! You are all going to suffer her!"
A few lionesses had to stop Sarabi for jumping on her sister and start a fight. While all this was happening, Rafiki made sure he escaped before anyone would notice him. For sure, it was the last time he didn't watch the animals while they were taking his concoctions…
"Wow, Mum is angry with reason…" commented Simba with a frown.
"But they can make peace" said Nala with a smile. "I mean, it's Krismasi, after all…"
"I hope you're right on that, Nala…" said Mufasa a bit worried.
"And why is she even coming to the party, man?" asked Banzai.
"Because it's Krismasi, and family have to be together…" answered Scar, rolling his eyes in annoyance. Just a bunch of senseless… he thought.
"And what's that Krismasi?" asked the hyena again.
"A holiday we have, celebrating I don't know what about our ancestors finding Pride Rock…" answered Scar not interested and getting up.
"What about the rest of the animals?" asked Banzai.
"It's about lions…" answered Scar, starting to feel annoyed with the "asking hyena".
"Well, that's not fair" commented Shenzi. "We should have a party as well" she commented full of pride and decision.
"I don't think you would fit in in that kind of parties…" commented Scar out loud.
"Why not?" asked the female hyena offended.
"Because is for royalty and important species…"
Shenzi felt the bitter tone. She knew Scar was never accepted by the other lions, less as a Prince. That was the principal reason why she could befriend easily with Scar when he was just Taka, a normal cub interested in knowing them instead of killing them at first sight. When Taka turned into Scar, a lot changed, but Shenzi wanted to believe the little cub was still there, in some part of Scar's bitterness. She couldn't blame him for who he was nowadays, though…
"All the posh people united in a same place, with their unbearable manners and that stupid habit of eating peeled fruit…" he kept saying feeling how his face was showing the disgust he was feeling.
"Well, we can be very posh if we want to" said the female hyena, trying to cheer his friend up.
"You?" a small and sarcastic laugh. "Please, Shenzi… Your vocabulary is reduced to expressions as "Man" or "c'mere a minute"" he explained rolling his eyes.
A frown adorned Shenzi's face, feeling extremely offended. "Oh, man, you just can't think you're above us just because you talk "most best" than us!" she said, running to his side. "Em… Hey, Banzai!" she screamed to her friend, who was a bit separated from them: "C'mere a minute and "tell he"!"
"Oh, man, really? Why don't you c'mere a minute, man!" complained the male hyena.
"Maaaaan!" warned Shenzi raising her right paw in a fist and a threaten glare.
"Just what I was saying…" said Scar rolling his eyes and walked out the Graveyard with one thing in his mind he couldn't help but thinking each time he went to that place: I'm surrounded by idiots!
The last joke is from The Simpsons, I loved that one and I could easily imagine the hyenas doing it LOL
BTW, Krismasi is the swahili word for Christmas, I think...