CHAPTER 3 – Emerald and Sapphire
Morning has broken above the Pride Lands as the lionesses were preparing for hunting. The site of Scar already woken up was very pleasant for them. Watching him go hunt beside them was an extraordinary thing, but somehow lately he hasn't been abstaining from it. Even if he didn't have any idea about teamwork, he still handled himself well enough to provide a great deal of help in the trying time of draught. When he approached the hunting party, he was coldly welcomed by Sarabi, who was still it's leader, even despite her age.
-Good morning, Scar.
-Sarabi, today Nala won't be joining you.
The lionesses looked at each other with surprise. Of course the one who was most shocked among them was Nala herself.
-What? Why? – she asked.
-You're having a break from work, my dear. You are doing the best job of all. Despite the harsh conditions, you managed to successfully complete three of your recent hunts. You deserve a day of rest.
-But I don't want…
-Hush! Hush, my dear… you still have the rest of your life to be busy. Please, don't be persistent. I will not let you go.
Nala looked at the rest of the pride with sadness.
-Stay. Scar is right. – Sarabi tried to console her. – During the last few days you've done twice as much work as the others.
The young huntress still had her doubts.
-Fine… but you're going with them, Scar!
The king laughed.
-Hm-hm, why of course, princess… You go along, ladies. I'll catch up.
The rest of the lionesses slowly moved on towards the hunting grounds. Nala hoped that Scar would keep his word and follow them, but that did not happen. She went back to the cave, and he came after her.
-What are you doing? You were supposed to go hunting!
The lion circled around her with a suspicious flame blazing in his eyes. It filled Nala with fear.
-Oh, princess… are you not happy that we finally have time only for ourselves?
-What do you mean? I don't like the way you're talking to me, Scar.
-How come? Please, let me explain. I have been wondering much lately. For example about this- what color will you get when you mix emerald with sapphire? Hmm? What do you think?
The lioness didn't have a clue what he was talking about. She just stood in front of him, highly alarmed.
-Don't you get it yet? Oh come on, princess! Look into my eyes!
He was devouring her with his emerald glare. He searched for an answer from her blue, horrified eyes…
-So what will it be, princess? Have you ever considered that you might still have a chance of becoming… queen?
She made a step backwards, but Scar went on after her. His words frightened her, his sinister smile made her nauseous…
-No, get back! Leave ma alone!
-Oh don't worry, Nala. I do not intend to hurt you. I just want to make you a happy lady of these lands… my queen.
He touched her muzzle with the end of his tail. She shrieked and closed her eyes, leaning against the cave wall with her back. When she felt his paw touching her, she couldn't stand it anymore. With a furious growl, she bit him as hard as she could.
-OOOW! – Scar's scream went on sky-high.
-Take your claws AWAY, you old bastard! Don't touch me!
-Why you little bitch! You bit me!
The king wanted to slap her, but she managed to jump away from his sharp claws. Her face was flooded with tears… and anger.
-Don't you come near me, you stinking son of a hyena! You really thought that you can HAVE ME? You're old enough to be my father! You make me sick!
With those words, Nala ran out of the cave. She could still hear Scar's furious roars.
-Do you think you can escape? You're MINE! You will never have a mate other than me! I OWN the Pride Lands! I am the lord over here! You all belong to me!
AN: Yeah, this is what loneliness can lead to… After being dumped by Sarabi, Scar became hungry for some younger flesh. This makes him quite a shrewd bastard, cause if we look at him and Nala as if they were humans, he'd probably be about 30 years older. Unfortunately for him, Nala's not much of a gold digger, she'd rather go out with Ed than with Scar. Now that made him pissed to the limit, so what's gonna happen now? Keep reading, keep commenting!