Ch.4
Dotty and Zira looked over the unconscious body of Queen Nala, who they had knocked out.
Dotty looked at Zira concerned. "Zira, our plan has failed. Little Simba is safe in the cave and our cover has been exposed. We need to get out of here now," Dotty spoke.
Zira sighed heavily. "You are right. It will be sad that I will not be able to avenge Scar."
"Perhaps we still can Zira. However, now we are going to have to be patient and wait for the right day to return to the pridelands."
Zira nodded. "We should stop by the river to get a drink so our trip will be easier. We shall stay in a jungle, perhaps the one Simba described to his family once."
"Why in a jungle?"
"No other lions live in jungles, so we won't have trouble running into rogues or other prides."
Dotty nodded. "I see your point Zira. Now let's get going before we run into trouble, it's a shame we had to kill Malka, standing up for his step brother Simba and all," Dotty spoke, looking at the dead body of Malka, the orange colored lion with the distinguished black tufts of fur on his ears.
"He died a quick death, if it makes you feel any better," they both laughed as they exited the cave and became serious.
Both of the lionesses walked out softly and quietly, making sure no one was looking. Then they left the back of pride rock without anyone noticing… except for Tojo who they did not notice was looking right at them from the top of Pride Rock.
Tojo was standing on the top of Pride Rock with his best friend Kula. He was the first one to run out of the cave when Zira had attacked. Kula shortly followed him.
"Kula! I just spotted Zira and Dotty running through the pridelands," Tojo exclaimed.
"What?" Kula got up and looked out in the distance, trying to distinguish what Tojo was looking at.
"It looks like they are running away. Good for them," Tojo smiled and looked at Kula, seeing how she would respond.
"Tojo, I want revenge on them for trying to kill Simba and killing his step brother Malka. We should tell the adults where they are."
"Why would you want that? I liked Simba and Malka too but our teachers said revenge can only lead to bad things," Tojo spoke wisely.
Kula sighed. "Tojo, just please go tell someone we saw them."
"Fine. But you owe me for this."
Scene Change:
Sarafina rushed back with king Simba and Mufasa. Mufasa had already started to the head towards the entrance of Zira's den as Simba went to check on his other self.
"They're not here!" Mufasa yelled over to Sarafina and the pride. The pride including females and their children had gathered around near Simba's cave entrance. Most of the females were looking around in confusion as the cubs played in a group.
Mufasa saw the knocked out body of Nala lying on the ground. He lightly hit Nala on the head to wake her up. Nala's eyes opened in horror but calmed down after she saw Mufasa standing above her.
"Where are they?" Nala asked Mufasa.
"They must have escaped. Are you alright?"
"Yeah, I'm fine, other than the fact my head hurts a little. But I have to remain strong."
Mufasa chuckled to himself. "I knew someday you were going to be a great and beautiful queen."
Nala blushed. "Thank you."
Mufasa walked up to the cave entrance to speak to Sarafina. "That must mean they retreated," Mufasa came to a conclusion.
"I know where they are!" One of the cubs yelled. It was Tojo.
"Where are they Tojo?" Sarafina asked.
"Kula and I saw them running towards Raffiki's tree."
"That can only mean bad things. All of the lionesses into the cave! Leave your cubs out here," Mufasa said as everyone looked at him like he was crazy.
Mufasa, knowing what they were thinking said "Don't worry. Sarafina will be out here keeping them in line. She is after all a teacher and the cubs respect her," Mufasa stated.
All of the females who trusted Mufasa very much still even if he wasn't their king nodded approvingly and followed Mufasa into the cave where both Simba's were.
Inside, Simba lay on the ground, trying to wake up the unconscious cub version of him.
"Wake Up!" Simba shook his younger self. Younger Simba would still not get up. Everyone coming from outside came into the cave, surrounding both of the Simbas. Mufasa weaved his way through the crowd to them and put his heart on younger Simba's chest.
"He is still breathing and his heart is still pumping. As to why you aren't unconscious because he is unconscious, I do not know."
Simba thought about the situation. He was thinking about the best course of action to take.
"We need to find and kill those two lionesses. The pride is not safe with their presence," Simba stated to his father.
"You're the king, son. Do whatever you feel is best," Mufasa advised as he put his paw on Simba's shoulders.
"But what about young Simba?" Sarabi asked.
"Mother stay here and guard him with Spotty and Sarafina please."
"I will son," Sarabi nodded her head hesitantly, still unsure about how Spotty was reacting to hearing her sister, Dotty, was a traitor.
Simba continued. "Good. If Zira wants to start another war, then another war she shall get."
