CHAPTER 10

A NICE MEERKAT TALK

The group of travelers made their way to some nice shady trees and spent the night next to a nice little pond. Lily pads were placed all around along with tall grass. Frogs croaked all over the water, jumping from lily pad to lily pad. The four movers placed themselves around a fire that Maxo made and sat around it to become warm and comfortable after a long day of being on their feet. Well, it was Pumbaa that was mostly on his feet all day while everyone sat on his back, but I'm sure the audience understands. Maxo had fallen asleep after only stopping for the night ten minutes ago. Pumbaa closed his eyes, enjoying the peaceful sounds of the night. The two meerkats were still up, looking around the place and seeing as though they were not saying a word. They both felt uncomfortable around the silence. Neither of them spoke a word.

Timon paused the screen. "I'm going to explain this scene. Renena and I aren't talking to each other for the first thirty minutes of this movie. We're just calmly sitting next to each other and not even speaking. I don't know why either of us couldn't say a word, but we just didn't. Okay, let's get back to the movie." Timon resumed the movie, continuing it to where Timon and Renena we're still sitting next to each other, not uttering a word.

Renena sighed, seeing as though the silence was bothering her. "I don't think I can handle this silent business anymore. You're not speaking and I'm not speaking. Is there anything to talk about? Maybe you and I could get to know each other better. If that's what you want to do. I mean, it's the only way to break the silence unless you want to stay silent the whole time."

"Well, I don't want us to stay quiet the whole time, if you know what I mean," Timon said, "I think this is the best time to get to know each other. So, uh, do you want to start or should I?"

"What do you think?"

"Ladies first."

"Well, alright, if you insist."

"I do insist, if you don't mind me saying."

"Okay, I'll tell you. I was born in a large colony. I'm the colony leader's daughter. I grew up living my whole life buried under the sand. My father would never let me go up to the surface. It was dream to see what it was like not living a life with the colony. That wish came true, but not the way I hoped for it to be. There are times when I feel as though I don't belong in either world."

"I have a feeling that you do. You just have to believe it yourself."

"Well, it's easy for you to say."

"So is this your first time being up in the surface?"

"Yeah. It is. I only discovered it recently. That's how the hyenas were able to catch up with me. I didn't now what it took to survive up here. It's not easy, that's for sure."

"Well, at least you're not alone. You've had Maxo here with you the whole time."

"Yes, I did, but what about you and Pumbaa?"

"Eh, we were only there to save your life. Nothing to it."

"Well, I still want to thank you, though."

"Hakuna Matata."

"What did you say?"

"Hakuna Matata. It means no worries. Haven't you ever heard of that phrase before? I invented Hakuna Matata. I even wrote a song on it. I'm even the prince of the colony. I'm the prince of Hakuna Matata."

"So you're not a king?"

"Well, not yet, but I will be. The first and only step to become king is to marry a meerkat princess from a different colony."

"You know, I was suppose to become leader of the colony. That kind of made me the queen. Wouldn't that count as a princess?"

"Well, you've been a princess longer than you've been a queen, so I don't see why not. The thing is I can't ask for your hand in marriage. We barely even know each other. My mother told me that love isn't something you find in a day. It takes time to find the one. You should be with someone that is kind, wondrous, respectful and will always be there for the spouse, no matter what happens in life. Although, I think I advanced the speech a little. The point is that there is such thing as true love. I even dream about every night when I'll find my queen."

"What do you find in a girl, Timon?"

"Well, the most important thing to find in a girl is to see that she has a good heart. A very good heart. Plus, I want someone that likes kids."

"I love kids. Plus, I have a good heart."

"Do you have a very good heart?"

"How nice have you seen me?"

"Okay, I'll check that on the list. She must be the one. The one I call my true love."

"Timon, you haven't even come close to that part yet. Take your time."

"You're right. Sorry. After all, I'm not just trying to find a princess so I can become king. I'm patiently waiting for that day. The thing is that I'm kind of nervous to become king. I'm actually very nervous."

"Why should you be nervous? I'm sure you have plenty of people to help you. What about Pumbaa? I'm sure he'll be willing to help you."

"Eh, he's already given himself three different jobs. He's the head chef, the royal advisor and the royal steward. If that isn't crazy enough, I have an uncle who has lost his mind and a strict mother who can stay on my tail a lot. She's a very nice person, but you do not want to make her mad. Please tell me that you will never upset her."

"I promise, Timon. There's nothing to worry about. I'm sure your mother is a wonderful person. I have a feeling that she's as great of a mother as mine was." Renena sighed. "Oh, how I miss her."

"I know. It's hard losing loved ones. Look on the bright side, though. At least you're safe and sound and you're going on a wonderful adventure. Besides, tomorrow we'll get to meet the king and queen of the Pridelands. I'm sure they're gonna love you."

"I've always wanted to meet King Simba and Queen Nala. They seem like the perfect rulers."

"You've never seen a lion before, have you?"

"No, I haven't. There's just so much I'm willing to see. All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish. There are so many names and all that I'm willing to learn. Oh, I can't wait."

"Well, if you can't wait, I can show you around. I'm sure these two won't mind us taking a stroll around the place. Plus, it'll be a great time to teach you Hakuna Matata."

"I have a question. Why did you make you home Hakuna Matata? If it means no worries, why do you call it that?"

"Well, when I got back helping Simba restore the Pridelands to its former glory, Pumbaa and I figured that we would never have to worry about anything else for the rest of our lives. Unfortunately, that dream never cane true. My colony made my mother the queen, stating me to be place down as the prince. Now, in order fir me to become king, I have to marry a princess. So the truth is that I never had any plans to work for he rest of my life."

"Well, Timon, when you live in the Pridelands, you pretty much don't have a choice but to work. I understand that seems like a hard thing to accept, but in order to survive, you have to work. I've done it all my life. There will be times where you may never have to worry, but there are times when you have to act serious. Not too serious, though."

"I know what you mean. I just don't think I'm right for this commitment."

Renena placed a hand on Timon`s shoulder. "Lets forget this whole conversation happened. Why don't you teach me Hakuna Matata."

"You read my mind."

Timon cleared his throat, the beginning of the song coming up.

Hakuna Matata

What a wonderful phrase

Hakuna Matata.

Ain't no passing craze

It means no worries

For the rest of your days

It's our problem free

Philosophy

Hakuna Matata

Renena had started singing along to it as well. The both of them were having a good old time. While they were having fun, what they didn't notice were three shadows shaped like hyenas stared at them in the distance.


I'M FEELING SOME SPARKS FOR THESE TWO. I'VE GOT THE FEELING THAT SONETHING BIG IS REALLY GONNA HAPPEN. SOMETHING GREAT. SOMETHING AMAZING. I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE WHAT HAPPENS NEXT. WELL, I'LL SEE THIS STORY NEXT WEEKEND.

WELL, THAT'S IT FOR ME.

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