The Lion King: Ashes Of Paradise

by Delta2060

A year has passed since the 'master plan' incident and the Pridelands have managed to return to normal. Leela has become a member of the pride, Kiara and Kovu's daughter, Maisha, is growing up well and all seems perfect again. But when Leela is kidnapped by the hyenas the terror that was defeated a year ago is reawakened. And not everyone will survive.

10. Chapter 10

So, chapter 10 time. This is where the real problem begins. Enjoy.

Chapter 10

"And it's about time." Leela heard Banzai call out to someone coming towards the cave entrance. "What are they doing here?"

"Just do as they say and we'll be fine." The familiar voice of Shenzi said.

Leela perked up when she heard the voice of the creature that had brought her in the first place. She was even more relieved when she saw Kiara and Kovu walking with her, looking like they were in charge. For now at least.

"Leela!" Kiara called out when she spotted her inside the cave.

"Kiara!" Leela called back.

The two then started to run towards each other. Thankfully they weren't stopped by any of the hyenas and were able to reach each other at the entrance to the cave. They nuzzled each other affectionately as though they hadn't seen each other in years.

"Oh what a great little reunion we have here." Shenzi muttered a little spitefully under her breath.

Kovu must've heard this because he growled aggressively at her, so she kept her mouth shut for the time being.

"Leela. We're here to take you back home. I've been so worried about you." And that was no exaggeration.

"I've been fine. But I'll be glad to go back home again."

The two stopped nuzzling each other and Kiara asked:

"By the way, I have to ask. What was it you wanted to talk to me about by the river?"

Leela made sure no one else could hear them before she answered. It was something she only felt Kiara should hear about.

"I wanted to give you Simba and Nala's last message to you. Before they died they told me to tell you that they... They love you more than anything in the world. And they'll always be watching over you, no matter what."

Kiara was able to hold back the tears that she felt building up inside her and managed to reply.

"Thank you. That means a lot to me. It really does."

Kiara then looked back at Kovu, still guarding Shenzi. And then back to Leela.

"We've made a deal with the hyenas that they could come back to the Pridelands as long as they obey the rules and gave you back in return. And there's one other thing Shenzi's offered us.

"And what's that?"

"NOW!" Shenzi called out to Banzai and Ed who were still in the cave. Ed quickly leapt over to a hole filled with a clear but gold tinged liquid inside. He scooped some up with a huge leaf and showered it over Kiara, Leela and Kovu while Banzai distracted them.

"You wanted a way to get to the Skylands?" Shenzi said evilly. "Well here's a one way ticket to the most dangerous place in the world."

Before any of the lions could react they all began shining a dark yellowish colour and were shocked when their surroundings seemed to disappear. But in actual fact they themselves were vanishing. And soon Kiara, Kovu and Leela were gone.

"Good work, guys." Shenzi said.

"All that's left now is to takeover the Pridelands. It should be easy with them gone." Said Banzai afterwards.

Ed laughed as usual.

"Come on. We've got work to do."

And with that the three hyenas left the cave and began to make their way to the border of the Pridelands. With evil intentions.

Duh duh duuuuuh! Where has Kiara, Kovu and Leela gone? What will the hyenas do when they reach the Pridelands? Will Zazu get onto the cover of derp magazine weekly? (OK, Forget that last one.) Now I don't want to use the word 'cliffhanger', but... Cliffhanger! But not to worry. Chapter 11 will be uploaded in a couple of days, I promise.