My Intro: Hello, this is my second fanfiction story. All and any reviews are greatly appreciated! Thank you.
Chapter Note: Just a short, movie tie-in chapter to help move along the story.
Disclaimer: All rights to Disney!
Nala: The Lion Queen
Chapter Two
It was a particularly dark, silent night in the Pridelands. Heavy clouds curtained the velvety, black sky and the only source of light came from a small, waning crescent moon.
On this evening, there was not a star in sight.
A grief-stricken Queen Sarabi along with other pride-members huddled together in solemn unity at base of Priderock.
The youngest of the lionesses Nala, sought solace between her mother's comforting arms. She kept her head low and her eyes to the ground, still coming to terms with the dreadful news.
Scar stood before them upon a rocky podium, his presence serious and imposing. The dark-maned lion had just formally revealed to the pride of the unfortunate event that had befallen his brother and nephew, ultimately leading to their tragic demise.
After a moment of silence, Scar gravely resumed the eulogy.
"Mufasa's death was a terrible tragedy; but to lose Simba, who had barely begun to live... For me it is a deep, personal loss."
'I can't believe I'll never see them again. I will never see Simba again.', Nala lamented sadly to herself. Fresh tears instantly began rolling down from the young cub's large, aquamarine-colored eyes.
To Nala, it all seemed to be an ironically cruel twist of fate. For it was only the previous evening that she and the young prince had secretly shared a special conversation together, one about the stars and kings of the past. But now, Mufasa and Simba were both gone forever.
And consequently, this also meant there would be a new ruler.
"So it is with a heavy heart that I assume the throne.", Scar continued.
'I will never forget either one of them.', the cub vowed to herself.
Nala had no idea what the future of Priderock would hold under King Scar, nor did she want to think about it - she merely wanted to grieve in peace.
Mufasa had been the only father-figure and protector Nala had ever known, and she would miss his presence in her life greatly. Simba had been her best friend and closest companion in life, thus Nala knew he would always remain close in her heart.
But despite her existing heartbreak, another unexpected announcement would only worsen the sorrow.
"Yet, out of the ashes of this tragedy, we shall rise to greet the dawning of a new era... in which lion and hyena come together, in a great and glorious future!", exclaimed Scar.
He now left the lionesses behind, and went on to triumphantly ascend the peak of Priderock.
'No, no! He can't do this, how can this be?', Nala questioned herself, frantically.
All the pride-members looked around themselves with fright and confusion. It was as if their whole world was falling apart.
As the heckling of the hyenas became louder, their malevolent presence become increasingly clear. The pride huddled closer together for comfort and protection, though it appeared now their fate was already tragically sealed.
Deep in thought, Nala desperately looked up to the sky, in search for a sign of hope. Unfortunately, all she saw was a vast blanket of darkness – not even a single star.
And as of this day, Nala knew life would never be the same.