The story…

They all made it back to Pride Rock. Sarabi and Nala went inside the main den, so they can go to their mothers. Mufasa and Taka stayed outside. Their father paced around. He stopped and asked, "Why did you go there? After countless times we have told you to never go there, yet you deliberately disobeyed me."

The two brothers looked at each other. Taka sighed, "It's my fault."

"No it wasn't, it was my fault." Mufasa interfered. "No it is my fault. No one would have agreed, if I didn't say anything." Taka continued.

Ahadi concluded, "Taka you're not allowed to leave the den, without my consent. Also, you are not to have tonight's kill."

Mufasa asked, "Isn't that a little too far?"

Ahadi question, "I'm sorry? Would you like to join him Mufasa?"

He didn't know what to say. He looked at Taka, then up at their father. He shook his head. Taka was a little upset by that. But, it was understandable. With that the three went inside the cave.


Taka went all the way to the back of the cave. He went the night without eating. It was brutal for a young cub like him. He deserved it though; it was his fault they got in trouble. The deed has been done, so it doesn't even matter anymore. He closed his eyes and to get ready for the new day.


Everyone left Taka in the cave. It was boring inside of their, especially since no one is allowed to really talk to him. After a few seconds passed, Sarafina tiptoed into the cave. He looked over his shoulder and sighed, "You know you're not supposed to be in here."

Sarafina whispered, "I figured you were lonely, and no one deserves to be lonely."

That made Taka smile. There was silence between the two. It broke when a voice informed, "Sarafina, you know you're not allowed to talk to Taka, without letting Ahadi know."

The two turned around and saw Queen Uru. Sarafina nodded and ran out of the den. Uru went up and nuzzled her cub. She whispered, "Go."

"Huh?"

"Go Taka. I'm allowing you to leave." Uru explained.

Taka shook his head, "But, dad said,"

She interrupted, "Never mind your father. What matters now is that I'm allowing you to have fun."

He looked at the opening of the cave and smiled at his mother. He whispered, "Thank you."

He nuzzled her and left out.


Sarafina was occupied by a butterfly, when Taka came up from behind her and pinned her down. She giggled, "Hey!"

Taka got off of her and asked, "Where are the others?"

She thought for a little bit and answered, "I think they're going to the Gorge."

He didn't question why. His brother has always been somewhat adventurous. Taka asked, "Do you know where it is?"

She nodded and led the way.


They made it to the Gorge. Both looked down into the deep abyss and only saw darkness. It could've been because it was getting dark, or that's just how deep it was. Although, surely enough Sarabi and Mufasa were here; they can smell their scent. The two started climbing down, until a stern voice called, "Where are you two going?"

They looked around and then looked up. It was Zuzu, ruining their fun…again. She landed on a rock and ranted, "You know it's dangerous to go there. And Prince Taka! You're not allowed to be out! Your parents raised you better than that!"

Taka growled, "Mom said I can go out. And what do you mean "parents". Dad hasn't done anything with me. He didn't even teach me to hunt, mom did that with me. Like I care what he thinks."

Sarafina out her paw on his shoulder and consoled, "Taka, I think you may need to calm down. You don't honestly mean that, right?"

He answered still angry, "Of course I do. When have you seen my dad actually do anything with me? I'll answer that: never! He's too busy with Mufasa!"

Zuzu got confused. "So wait. Are you upset with Mufasa or Ahadi?"

He got quiet. He sighed, "No I'm not mad at Muffy. He wouldn't do anything to get me upset. I'm just trying to make a point about my dad." He got angry again and shouted, "The point is you're not gonna make me go back there!"

Zuzu shouted, "Oh yes I will."

She grabbed Taka's tail with her beak and started pulling him. He drilled his claws into the ground. When his paws got loose, he swiped at Zuzu and she fell to the ground. Sarafina trotted up to her and tapped her. Zuzu was motionless, yet her chest was slowly rising and falling. Sarafina turned to him with a horrified expression. Taka did nothing but look at his paws. One of them happens to have blood on it.

After a few seconds of silence there were sounds in the Gorge. Mufasa and Sarabi were talking to each other then stopped when they saw Zuzu. Mufasa was the first to notice Taka's bloody paw. Taka pleaded, "Please Muffy, please don't tell,"

Mufasa interrupted, "We have to get your paw clean, before dad sees it."

Taka asked, "You would help me? What if you got in trouble?"

"Of course I'd help you; you are my brother after all." He continued, "It also wouldn't be the first time I got in trouble, believe it or not."

Taka nodded and smiled. Mufasa asked, "Sarabi, can you take Zuzu to my mother?"

Sarabi said, "Of course."

Sarafina asked for some reason excitedly, "What can I do?"

He ordered, "Come with me and Taka. We're going to the Water Hole."

Sarafina nodded and went with the two brothers. As told Sarabi picked up Zuzu and ran to Pride Rock. Taka looked back at his home. He hoped that his father wasn't back.


Sorry for the wait. Anyway i hope you like this chapter. I was listening to Bells of Notre Dame from Hunchback of Notre Dame. The riddle in the song, "Who is the monster and who is the man?" reminded me of Taka and Ahadi. So, what do you think? Who is the monster and who is the man (or in this case man)? Please Review.

Disclaimer: I don't own any Lion King characters.