Ali: Finally got back to the hunt! SO SO SO SO SO SORRY FOR THE LONG WAIT! So, here's what I'm gonna do: I'm gonna give the chapter to you!
Scar: Hm... I suppose so.
Ali: Okay... First off, I asked for Rafiki, second, I have to tell you, you've got the BEST mane in the Lion King.
Scar: Thanks *sarcastic*... and I know, thank you.
Ali: Enjoy.
Scar: *narrows eyes* Alice.
Ali: I own nothing but the plot, Singo, and Khala!
Scar: Good... review.
Singo was roused by noises outside of the cave and he stretched, padding out and seeing the old baboon speaking with many of the lions in the pride. Singo walked over and Rafiki seemed to relax and the others tensed. He raised an eyebrow and wondered what this was about. Khala rubbed against his flank and Rafiki sighed.
"What is it?" Singo demanded.
"Besides Scar's attack in a moon..." Rafiki said hesitantly at the growls coming from Mufasa.
"What else?" the young Protector asked.
The old monkey sighed. "Singo, you must take caution in the upcoming battle, rest for a while and oversee training."
"Why?"
"Because, all of it depends on you and Simba, whether or not you will live and you will have to face a certain lion, whether or not that lion is Scar is unclear. There is one lion that must be taken care of during the battle as well."
"Who?"
"I do not know, I only know that he is the one that will provide a challenge. Scar is an important figure to take out, as is Zira, but this one is very dangerous and if left alive will follow in Scar's footsteps."
Simba growled and lowered his ears. "We'll be prepared."
Rafiki shared a look with Mufasa who gave a quick nod and then he went away. Khala stared after him and tilted his head. "Question?"
"Hm?" the others pricked their ears towards him and looked at her.
"How old is he?"
The others went into thought and Sarabi sighed. "Pretty damn (AN: Something my dad always says when he doesn't know but they're pretty damn old)."
"That baboon will outlive us all," Mufasa sighed. "He outlived my great grandfather and most likely even longer."
Singo was impressed at that, but he was wondering what else there was that Rafiki was trying to tell him that Mufasa wanted to keep secret. His tail twitched and he then felt Khala press her muzzle to his shoulder and without thinking he relaxed. Mufasa looked amused at this despite how tense he was. As he walked Singo noticed that this lion was too old to fight in a full on battle and so would Scar. Khala turned to walk away and Singo followed.
"Oh no, Rafiki ordered you to rest," she said, urging him towards the Pride Rock.
He blinked at her, his blue eyes looking into her amber eyes. He scrambled for the conversation taken place just minutes ago. "I'm to oversee training."
Khala rolled her eyes and turned, flicking her tail under his nose. "Fine, I'll accept it, but you'll be lying down."
Singo followed and noticed Simba was going off with his sister. He had not problem with Nala and Simba being together, they were betrothed, but he just didn't want Nala or Simba to be heartbroken if the other didn't love them as much as they did. His sapphire eyes flickered to Khala and she was farther away. He trotted to her side to oversee the training. Timon and Puumba were singing behind him and then Mufasa roared, causing them to shut up. His tail flicked in amusement. As he watched he couldn't help but see that Khala's movements were graceful and deadly. As he laid his head on his paws he hoped with everything in him that nothing bad would happen. That everyone would be happy at the end of the battle.
Ali: Okay! Next chapter should be out... well I don't know anymore, but it'll be out before I forget!
Scar: Review, don't review, I don't care.
Ali: *gapes* I care!
Scar: Let's go, I'll let you chase the antelope if you're good.
Ali: Yay! Mufasa never lets me do anything!
Scar: I guess I'll find out why.