Also, sorry for the million years it took me to update, if anyone cares. And one final note, this story will not be very long, probably less than five chapters. I will try and update more regularly but no promises are made...
Chapter 2!
The Doctor stared blankly at the lion, not understanding what was wrong, everything looked fine.
"Mufasa, what's wrong?" he asked, however before the King could answer, Rose jumped in with a: "How do you know a lion exactly? and why does the TARDIS translate it? I don't remember understanding any other animals"
"That's because he's not an animal he's an alien" replied the Doctor, scratching his head, Rose merely stared at him blankly. It was then that Mufasa explained the true nature of his heritage.
"Generations ago, my ancestors were exiled from their home planet, with the help of the Doctor, they found refuge here, and lived in harmony with the, um, natives."
"But, you eat them." was the Roses reply.
"So do you, doesn't mean there's not harmony, what about all your ancient tribal beliefs, living together with nature, it helping you, you helping it. Harmony." retorted the Doctor
"Well said Doctor" chuckled the Lion. The Doctor turned to his old friend.
"Why were you exiled?" asked Rose. Mufasa looked at the ground, the pain of an old memory in his eyes.
"My family is of Royal Blood, we ruled over our people fairly and the people were happy. However, a group of rebels started poisoning the minds of our subjects, lying, convincing them that we were unworthy of our post, and that we had to be destroyed. It was because of the Doctor that we survived." Whilst he said this, his head slowly moved to look to the skies, toward what used to be home to his ancestors.
"When you led us here, you gave us something that you said we could use whenever we were in need of your help, and that day has come." As he finished, Rafiki removed one of the objects hanging from his stick, and the Doctor and Rose noticed, it was glowing.
"Of course! That's why the TARDIS brought us here" The Doctor turned to Rose "What do you know, it was a distress signal!" As the last words left his lips, the Doctor suddenly realized what that meant; he turned to Mufasa, his face suddenly very serious and asked again
"Mufasa, what's wrong?
"The other day my son was attacked by hyenas, now by itself this incident would not be something I could not handle, but I fear that there is something more to it, as does Rafiki. I need to protect my son Doctor, please help me" Rose thought it strange to see such an intimidating being look so utterly helpless, his eyes clearly pleading, though his voice remained calm.
"I'll look into it" the Doctors face was solemn "Where did it happen?" he asked
"The elephant graveyard" the king replied "Zazu will show you the way" almost as if he had heard the approaching command, the small blue bird flew and landed on the lions shoulder.
"Zazu, this is the Doctor" Zazu looked at his king, astonished
"Sire! Really?!" the bird was elated, Mufasa chuckled lightly. Zazu turned enthusiastically to the Doctor, extending his wings at an attempt at a hand shake, the Doctor took his wing in his hand and informed Zazu of his immense pleasure at making his acquaintance
"Oh no, the pleasure is all mine!" the hornbill looked flustered, and began speaking very animatedly "But forgive me, I am Zazu, the kings majordomo" he announced his title proudly, and bowed low, spreading his wings.
"Major what?" asked Rose
"Majordomo Ma'am the highest position in the household staff, of course it is not just household tasks, I have many very important responsibilities."
"Ha!" Rafiki laughed loudly and good naturedly "he's the nanny" he whispered to Rose
"Now Rafiki, I would be quite lost without Zazu here" Mufasa smiled
"Thank you sire, I am afraid ma'am that I have not heard your name" Zazu said.
"My gravest apologies Mr. Zazu. I am Rose Tyler"
"Pleasure making your acquaintance Miss Tyler and you may simply call me Zazu." Zazu's face suddenly changed, as if he had just remembered something; he looked rather worried. He coughed lightly and whispered, only just loud enough for the Doctor to hear if he really listened "your majesty, will we be informing your brother of our guests?" Mufasa's only reply was a slight shaking of the head
"Zazu, I would like you to take our guests to the site of the, incident"
"Very well Sire" Zazu turned to the Doctor and Rose, "Follow me if you please"
Zazu flew quite far above them, allowing them to speak in private.
"So got any ideas?" Rose asked expectantly, and the Doctor shook his head
"Fat load of good you are!" Rose said jokingly. The two laughed, while above them, Zazu wondered if he was somehow responsible for the attack on the young prince, after all, they had slipped away form him so easily, and he had been responsible for them, he shuddered to think of what may have happened to the tiny cubs.
As the three approached the elephant graveyard, Zazu slowed himself and descended, landing just in front of the time travelers.
"I must warn you, the Elephant Graveyard is not strictly within the bounds of the pridelands. Hyenas are frequently hanging around, when they aren't poaching on our land that is. And it can be quite unsafe for those who don't know the land."
"Thank you, but we'll be fine. I'm sure we can get on fine by ourselves" said the Doctor politely. Zazu looked unsure, but he had heard tales of the Doctor, and to be perfectly honest after his last experience in this place he was a little wary of trespassing on hyena land again.
"Very well, however I will not be far if you have need of me." And with a bow the bird departed.
Rose and the Doctor began, for lack of a better word, snooping. But Hyenas had a small amount of possessions, as you can imagine, and so there really was not a lot of clues going around. Then a shrieking, howling laugh could be heard echoing through the forgotten elephant bones. Rose and the Doctor quickly hid themselves as the figures approached.
"Shut up Ed!" yelled another voice
"Lighten up Shenzi" said yet another voice
"Look you idiot, it's a little hard to lighten up when the boss is so mad"
"I manage fine"
"Yeah Banzai, but you're an idiot" this apparently hilarious joke earned another round of hysterical laughter from the one known as Ed, this laughter was swiftly followed by the sound of paw on skull, then another round of laughter.
"We have to leave" said the Doctor urgently. Rose nodded, and they began tip toeing out of the graveyard, listening carefully to the hyenas, making sure they were not seen. But apparently they did not succeed.
"Hey look at the pair of trespassers" a shrill laugh followed this statement. Soon the two time travellers were surrounded by the trio of hyenas, and they weren't getting out any time soon.
I could continue, but cliffhangers are more fun. And I need to sit down and decide exactly what I'm doing with this. Who am I talking to? Is anyone reading this? Review if you read, I'll be happy with a 'I read this, it sucked' I crave attention!!!