A/N GuardianSaint: I hate Ahadi too but I promise you this he will get his in the end. Thanks for reviewing.
bikerboy: that seams to be the general consensus lol. Everyone hates Ahadi and for good reason too. But like I said before he'll get his in the end. But Mufasa is one his side along with Sarabi and Sarafina. But who knows what the future will bring. You'll have to keep reading to find out. Thanks for reviewing.
pirate22: Ahadi will get his I promise you that. But yes you are right evil isn't Taka's personality. Yet anyways. Or maybe he won't ever get that way at all. Who knows lol. Guess you'll have to keep reading to find out. Thanks for reviewing.
Zoe: boy oh boy everyone hates Ahadi lol. But unfortunately Uru and her boys won't be getting away from him anytime soon. Thanks for reviewing.
SLHGOUATTLKFAN: glad you like it. But yeah Ahadi is on everyone's hate list it seams lol. But only a monster would do what he's doing to his family that is for sure. Thanks for reviewing.
Here's ch 4 for ya and as always see ch 1 for disclaimer.
Ch 4 Harsh Words
Ahadi entered that cave where he was met by a very angry Uru. "All right Ahadi where is he?" Uru hissed her amber eyes fiery.
"Where's who my dear?" Ahadi asked sweetly.
"You know damn well who I mean Ahadi!" Uru roared causing the other Pride members to look at her.
"Now there's no need to shout Uru," Ahadi said with a grin.
"I will keep shouting until you tell me where Taka is!" Uru roared.
"Why isn't he here?" Ahadi asked pretending to look around for his son.
"You know he isn't," Uru growled. "I woke up this morning and he was gone and so were you. I know you took him somewhere and I want to know where!"
"Honestly Uru I have no idea where the boy is," Ahadi lied.
"Liar!" Uru roared baring her teeth and extending her claws. "So help me Ahadi if you've done anything to my son I'll.." But the Queen was interrupted by a cry for help. "That's Mufasa!" Uru cried her amber eyes wide.
"It came from the top of Priderock," Selena said. With that Selena, Uru and Fura raced to the top of Priderock while Ahadi stayed behind, knowing what they would find up there.
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Once Uru and her friends reached the top of Priderock they were met by a frantic looking Mufasa. "Mom!" the golden Prince cried out racing over to Uru. "Aunt Selena Aunt Fura help!"
"Mufasa honey what's wrong?" Uru asked. Then her amber eyes went wide when she saw that Mufasa had blood on his muzzle and paws. "Oh Mufasa are you all right?!" the brown Queen cried searching her son for injuries.
"I'm fine Mom," Mufasa said. "But Taka isn't. Come on he's really hurt!" With that Mufasa ran over towards where his brother was with Uru, Selena, and Fura right behind him. When the group reached Taka the three lionesses gasped at the horrific sight they saw. Taka was laying in a pool of his own blood. It seamed that the six month old was dead.
"Taka!" Uru cried out nudging her youngest with her paw. "Oh my poor baby!"
"I'll go get Rafiki," Fura offered. With that the creamy lioness raced down the side of Priderock to fetch the mandrill.
"Selena help me stop the bleeding," Uru requested. With that the tan lioness went, along with Mufasa and gathered some dirt in a pile. They were wondering how to get it wet without going to the watering hole. Just then Mufasa got an idea. He used his own spit and made the dirt mud.
"Where's all this blood coming from?" Uru wondered wiping the tear away with her paw.
"I think it's coming form his eye," Selena said. With that the trio began to apply the mud to Taka's right eye. After a couple of minutes Uru said, "There I think that stopped the bleeding. But I'm going to make sure he's not bleeding from anywhere else." With that Uru began to examine Taka's body for any blood loss. After a couple of minutes she said, "I don't think he's bleeding form anywhere else. I'm going to take him inside the cave."
"Uru," Selena began. "I don't think it's such a good idea to be moving him. He could have internal injuries."
"I am not leaving him laying in his own blood Selena!" Uru cried her voice breaking. Uru lowered her head and let out a sob. Mufasa nuzzled his mother along with Selena.
"Don't worry Mom," Mufasa said softly. "I'm sure Taka will be fine. He has to be."
"Damn you Ahadi," Uru said with a growl. "I know he did this! I just know it."
"Let's worry about that later ok Roo?" Selena said gently. "I think for now you should concentrate on your son."
"You're absolutely right 'Lena," Uru said wiping her eyes again. "Taka is my main priority now. Come let's get him inside." With that Uru gently picked up her injured son and carried him back inside with Mufasa and Selena right behind her.
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A few minutes later Uru was inside the cave waiting for Rafiki to arrive. Ahadi approached his mate but was blocked by Selena. "Move out of my way," the golden King ordered. "I want to speak with Uru."
"The Hell you are," Selena hissed glaring at Ahadi. "You're not going anywhere near her you bastard."
"You had better watch your tongue Selena," Ahadi warned. "Need I remind you that I'm still King around here and I can banish you and your daughter so quick it'll make your head spin. Now move."
"You son of a bitch," Selena growled. But the tan lioness was stopped when she saw Sarabi and Sarafina approaching. ''Mom," Sarabi said looking nervously at Ahadi. "What's going on?"
"Yeah," Sarafina said. "What happened to Taka?"
"I taught him a lesson," Ahadi said simply. "He learned what happens when you cross me. And let that be a lesson to you girls too."
"You had better not be threatening my daughter," Selena hissed her amber eyes fiery.
"Just a friendly warning," Ahadi said with a smirk. "Now if you'll excuse me." With that Ahadi pushed Selena out of the way and made his way towards Uru, who had Mufasa by her side and a still unconscious Taka between her paws. When Mufasa saw his father he glared at the golden lion and made a small growling noise under his breath.
"You know," Ahadi said casually. "If I were you Mufasa I'd watch myself. Wouldn't want you to have an accident like your brother did."
"You no good son of a..." Mufasa began. But the golden Prince was stopped by Uru placing a paw on her son's shoulder and shaking her head.
"What do you want Ahadi?" Uru growled pulling Taka closer to her.
"Just wanted to see how the boy is doing," Ahadi stated without emotion.
"Like you give a damn," Mufasa said with venom.
"Actually Mufasa I do," Ahadi said. "Believe it or not I do care if Taka lives. I did what I did merely to teach him a lesson not to kill him."
"Then why did you leave him up there all alone and not say a word to anyone?" Uru hissed. "Huh? Tell me that oh mighty King."
"Oh Uru really," Ahadi said rolling his green eyes in annoyance. "I knew someone would find him before he bled to death." Uru opened he mouth to say more. But before she could Fura returned along with Rafiki.
"I here der was a little mishap," Rafiki said as he approached Uru.
"No mishap Rafiki," Uru said glaring at Rafiki. "Ahadi did this on purpose. Didn't you Ahadi?"
"I've already admitted as much," Ahadi said. "Maybe now he'll learn a good lesson about what happens when you mess with me." With that Ahadi turned and walked away form his family leaving a saddened Rafiki behind.
"Oh," Rafiki said sadly shaking his head. "I never thought dat Ahadi would become so filled with hate. Especially toward his own son."
"I know," Uru said sadly. "Ahadi has changed so much. He's become so hardened and hateful. He's not the same lion I fell in love with. It breaks my heart really."
"You should really leave him Mom," Mufasa said with a frown. "I can't stand being near him. And it's not fair to Taka to have him be with his abuser every single day."
"Oh honey I wish I could," Uru said nuzzling Mufasa. "But you heard with Ahadi said. If I leave I'd have to leave you boys here. But if I take you then Ahadi will hunt us down."
"I know," Mufasa said with a sigh. "That's what suck about this whole thing. Stupid laws. When I'm King I'm going to see to it that all those old fashioned laws are thrown out." Uru couldn't help but smile a little at her oldest as he was talking. She was about to say something when Rafiki announced that he was done examining Taka.
"How is he?" Uru asked looking at her old friend.
"De Prince will be just fine," Rafiki replied. This earned a sigh of relief form both Uru and Mufasa. "However," Rafiki said slowly. "I'm afraid dat der will be a noticeable scar."
"A scar?" Uru said her amber eyes wide. "Oh Rafiki isn't there anything you can do to prevent that?"
"I'm afraid not," Rafiki said. "Der was too much damage done. But I will give him medicine to help with de pain. I will be back tomorrow to check on him." With that Rafiki got some herbs out of his bag and applied them to Taka's eye. Once he was done the mandrill bid Uru and Mufasa farewell and headed back to his tree. Once of he was out of the cave Ahadi approached the mandrill. "How is the boy?' the golden King asked.
"He will recover," Rafiki replied. "He will have a scar though."
"Good," Ahadi said causing Rafiki's eyes to widen in surprise. "A scar will be a reminder of the consequences of defying me."
"I cannot believe you do not care about yer son's well being at all," Rafiki said surprisingly angry. It took a lot for the aging monkey to get angry but Ahadi's attitude towards Taka was a breaking point. "You are not de same lion I grew up with. You have gotten a cold heart dats full of hate."
"Well Rafiki if you don't like it I suggest you leave then," Ahadi said coolly
"And leave I shall," Rafiki said with disgust. Without another word the mandrill walked down the side of Priderock leaving Ahadi alone.
A/N Well there you have it folks ch 4 complete. Did you all enjoy it? I hope the answer is yes. Review please.