Chapter 7: Sarabi and Shenzi
I had a little trouble with the votes last time, due to some people voting on different chapters, but I finally pieced it all together. The queen of the Pridelands and the only female of the hyena trio will be doing the ice bucket challenge this time. Thanks JustSomeGuy23 for the idea for Sarabi that I will be using in this chapter. If anyone else has a special request for how the character of there choice will be doing the ice bucket challenge, then don't hesitate to tell me. I appreciate everything I get from you guys.
Your remaining 9 choices are: Kovu, Vitani, Sarafina, Zazu, Rafiki, Pumbaa, Banzai, Ed, and Ma. You can vote up to two choices per chapter review.
Enjoy the chapter!
It was calm peaceful day, which was very nice since for the past few days there has been nothing but rain, rain, and more rain. But today the sun is out with just a little mist and the ground is wet. The director was headed to the tanning salon where the Lion King characters were sunning. He opened the door to the salon, shaking the water that was gathered on his boots and coat, then went to the front desk where the front lady was. After asking her a few questions she pointed him out in the direction where they were.
The Lion King crew was under the heating lamps, not because they wanted to get tanned, just because they're all African animals and since it was cold outside. They all looked out from underneath there shades as the director came in. Ma was the first to greet him.
"Greetings Mr. director sir. How are you doing today? Did you have trouble getting here with all the dampness," she asked in a concern tone of voice.
"Good morning Ma. I have been having a good day and no I did not have any trouble getting here, but thank you for asking. It is a bit wet today," the director replied. The others nod.
"Indeed it is. Now, what are you here for? Who will be doing the ice bucket challenge this time," Ma asked. The director smiled at her.
"I'm glad you asked. The two choice bucket nominees are Sarabi and Shenzi," he replied. The two nominees looked up from there tanning beds.
"What do ya mean I'm doing this thing," Shenzi asked. The director just looked at Shenzi.
"I mean you and the previous queen of the Pridelands will be doing the ice bucket challenge today." Mufasa and Simba came up to Sarabi.
"Congratulations mom. You'll finally be able to do it with us," Simba said before hugging her.
"Yes, very good Sarabi," Mufasa added. Sarabi smiled up at them.
"Thank you both so much," she said. Then the director came up to them.
"Oh, there's just one more thing I forgot to mention. Due to a request Sarabi you will be having your son and husband pouring the water bucket over you. And the person has also requested that the bucket size be a little bit bigger than normal," he explained. The three looked shocked for a minute before Sarabi spoke up.
"Well, at least I will finally be having some quality time with my family."
"Excellent. So you two are in?" Both girls nod, although Shenzi doesn't look too happy about it. The director smiled. "Great, now let's go and get you set up."
After waiting for the sun to dry up and warm up outside a little bit more, the big moment finally came. Sarabi stood under the larger-than-normal bucket first with her two boys ready to dump it on her. Her granddaughter and daughter-in-law, Kiara and Nala, stood nearby with towels and a blow dryer for Sarabi after she was done. The director came up to them.
"Are you ready, Sarabi," he asked. Sarabi smiled and nodded.
"Ready sir. Pour it down boys," she called up to them. Under her request, Simba and Mufasa tipped the bucket over sand let the freezing cold water completely drench Sarabi below. Sarabi screamed a bit as it chilled her. As soon as the water ceased to fall down, Kiara came over and put the towels on her grandmother while Nala turned on the blow dryer and began blow drying Sarabi's fur. Mufasa and Simba came down from the perch up above and ran to hug Sarabi.
"You were amazing love," Mufasa said to her.
"Wonderful job, mom," Simba praised. She smiled at both her boys.
"Thank you. And thanks to you to," she replied, before turning to Kiara and Nala. The director came up again.
"Good work Sarabi. Shenzi, it's your turn now. Are you ready," he said to the hyena standing next to him. Shenzi just yawned and blew her bangs out of her face.
"Yeah whatever," was her reply.
"Okay then. Someone get the next bucket of ice water please. This time just regular size!"
"Do I really have to do this," Shenzi asked. She was sitting under the target where the ice water bucket was. She had her swim goggles and swim cap on, like Kiara did a few challenges ago.
"C'mon Shenzi. You're the first hyena to do this. Plus you're supposed to be the strong and fearless one of us, alright. So be quiet okay," Banzai yelled at her. Shenzi blew her bangs of her face and started muttering about how stupid her companions were. But truth be known, Banzai is right. Female hyenas usually are supposed to be the strong ones in the pack and the strongest female, the matriarch, usually leads the pack.
The director just stood by Ed, who was chewing on his leg. He called to Shenzi to see if she was ready. After hearing the snapping of goggles into place and getting the-hyena-version-of-a-thumbs-up he motioned the monkeys to pour the water down on Shenzi. Shenzi screamed very high pitched, as all hyenas do I guess. She actually jumped up and flinched a bit as the water drenched her down to her feet. When the water was completely poured out, Shenzi just stood there, breathing heavily and with drops of water dripping off her coat.
Finally Banzai got enough courage to come up to her. "Uh, S-Shenzi," he asked quietly, before Shenzi put her paw up to his mouth to shushing him.
"Not another word Banzai," she menacingly said. She then walked over to the hot tub and jumped in, letting the warm bubbling waters to come over her.
The director then turned to the camera. "Well folks. There you have it. Another edition of the Lion King ice bucket challenge. We all hope you enjoyed this edition, since it took a lot of hard effort to put into the making of it. The votes are at the top of the page and if you have any suggestions for the remaining characters, you know what to do. We'll see you next time!"
There you go. I know its a bit shorter and a bit later than usual, but I've been busy. I hope you all enjoyed this chapter. You know what to do next. Review, vote, tell me how I did, and I'll see you next time. Sincerely, v.t.7
