Hey guys sorry I took so long to update, not how I planned. My internet got shut off for about a week, that happens every once in awhile. But it's back on now so I got another chapter. Hope you enjoy! Chapter 2! REVIEW! :)
The golden furred Lion's bloodshot eyes opened in the midst of the night's gloom. Cold sweats pouring down his sore spine from the long day's march. His head pounding like thunder just stuck him, his pink tongue arid dry from the humidity of the desert. Even at night it was hot. His body felt terrible, his legs were bleeding, his paws were beat red from crawling over the endless rocks and branches of the jungle. Then there was the scorching sun in the day, his skin was beat red from sunstroke. His stomach kept rumbling for something to eat, his mouth was calling for just.. a single drop of water it felt so dry. He needed something to quench his thirst.
The exhausted young teen struggled himself up off the sandy earth, a slight crack in his ached back as he stretched out. The pain striking him like a lightning bolt. He crept quietly over the a nearby pond splashing the chilled water on his face, licking up what he could. He dunked his face in again gulping down. He rubbed the water down his short auburn mane slicking it down slowly. Suddenly he stopped staring into the pool again, his reflecting turning to a gray blur of his father. He growled angrily smacking his other reflection in spite.
''Puh! There's nothing to look at. Nothing!'' The Lion ranted with fury to himself pacing back and forth thinking.
''He's not alive! He's dead and he always will be! It's all my fault and nothing will change that! What do you want from me?'' His medium sounding voice echoed off into the distance, he looked up to the stars night veil. Tears streamed down his cheeks, he let his face fall in sadness breaking down into a hysterically sob. Covering his paws over his amber eyes with embarrassment and shame.
''W-where did I go w-wrong.. what did I ever do to deserve all this?''
The depressed Lion felt a warm paw grasp him by the shoulder, he turned to look behind him slowly wiping the tears away. The elder Lion stared into his eyes with sorrow, a sense of compassion behind those battle scars and his glare. His tone was deep and sad.
''Whats a matter boy?''
Simba shook his head with emptiness staring hard at the ground as if it was the most important thing right now avoiding eye contact.
''Nothing'' He dismissed the subject walking off. The Lion called back from behind him.
''Don't walk away, do you not trust me?''
Simba's eyes closed dead in the moment looking low to the ground again. Then he turned looking to the elder Lion, his head raised high with pride.
''No maybe I don't trust you. How do I know you're just playing games with me? How do I know you weren't just sent by Scar to kill me? Huh, tell me that one.''
The battered wartime general sighed heavily under his breath thinking.
''I guess I-owe you an explanation.''
Simba stood there with his arms crossed awaiting the true answer to the old Lion's riddles.
''Yea ya think? Why did you really come to get me?''
His green eyes pierced into Simba's thinking long and hard, then he released his breath inhaling the dry night air.
''Simba'' He began to speak placing his paw on the young teen's shoulders looking to the ground.
''The reason I came to get you is because, well... I'm sorry you must have known you're father is. Well he isn't actually alive, I had to lie to get you to follow me.''
Simba's eyes struck with fury.
''What! I knew it! How could you tell me a lie like that? I'm leaving see ya in another life time old Lion!'' The young Lion stomped off pacing without looking back not even thinking about Timon and Pumbaa.
''Simba stop!'' The general commanded.
''Just leave me alone will ya!''
The elder chased after him stopping in front of him holding his shoulder.
''Pride Rock needs you, the people need you. Cubs are dying Simba, little ones can't eat. Scar has turned the place into a barren wasteland. I came-because I need you. You're the only son and heir Mufasa had and the ONLY one who can save our people. If you turn you're back on me you turn you're back on your Pride. Your family, and the close friends that desperately need you.''
He stopped looking to the ground from the elder's speech of wisdom, he hadn't realized how bad things would get back home without a King until now. The thought was never an occurence cause he was living a carefree life.
''I'm only a teen! How can I make a difference! My father is dead! Don't you see why I left? It's to late to leave. Get lost and find somebody else to help you. No one needs me. I'm no longer a Prince. Scar is King and that's that.'' He pranced running off with ignorance, his blood boiling with fury.
''Simba! Simba!'' He called chasing once more after the stubborn young Lion. Catching up he stopped him once more.
''Why don't you stop being such a stubborn little ignorant brat and listen to me!''
Simba lowered his head on the verge of tears.
''Simba please, if you don't do something everything you once loved will never come back unless YOU come with me.''
''To where?'' He questioned, his tone still slightly annoyed and angered.
''Nearbye I have an army being raised, and some of these Lion's you might just know. Particularly a special girl that has missed you and doesn't know you're alive.''
His heart struck with excitement and shock.
''Nala?'' He whispered to himself, the elder nodded with a smile. His stomach filled with butterfly's and pure joy despite of all the pressures that have surrounded him. The one person that would make all his troubles go away no matter how down he seemed has come back to him at last.
''Come, there is much to do. Get some rest boy. In the morning we will be there.''
The golden furred teen nodded, his eyes felt heavy. As he watched the General collapse on the ground, Simba fell next to the pool of water and past out into a deep sleep. His breath steadily calm beating. A slight chill felt good on his back. Things were about to change forever hopefully..
Kinda short I know, I owe you all another one quicker hopefully tomorrow I could squize one in. Just had alot on my mind lately so I haven't been able to write. But got it all done, tell me what you think! And I would like to thank you all for you're support as well from the last chapter's reviews. Shout out to you all :) Thanks so much for the support and keep it up! Until next time... the Prince is signing out for the night.
