Chapter 13: Lost

That night, the sky had cleared up by the time Scar had gotten back. He had told the whole pride about what happened. He and Mufasa had been chasing a pair of vultures, who as it turns out were the ones who killed Zazu and the cubs in the first place, when Mufasa fell into a river.

"Mufasa's death was a terrible tragedy. And after already losing Simba and Nala, who had barely begun to live. For me it is a deep and personal loss. So it is with a heavy heart that I assume the throne. Yet, out of the ashes of this tragedy, we shall rise to greet the donning of a new era... in which Lion and Hyena come together, in a great and glorious future!"

Zira let herself smile as the rest of the Pride gasped. Hyena's from all sides surrounded the place.

Off in the distance. Rafiki watched in sadness. First the future King and Queen, and a good friend are killed. Now Mufasa was gone as well. The future is looking pretty grim for the Pridelands. He let himself cry for the first time in a long time as he let it all sink in.

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The sun beat down where Mufasa lay. He was awoken by the sounds of screaming in his ears. He looked up just in time to see a Meerkat and a Worthog run away from him, and disappear into the jungle just up ahead.

He shook his head and looked around. He was feeling rather dazed. Where was he? What was he doing here? And most importantly, Who was he? He was really confused.

He was surrounded by dessert, with the exception of the jungle nearby. Man did he feel tired. He stood up on shaky legs, only to fall back down again. He tried to stand again only for his head to start pounding.

He let himself lay back down and rest up and relax for a bit. Once he was feeling a bit better, he started his search for the nearest source of water he could find. He needed a drink. Fortunately there was a river nearby.

Once he had his fill, he made his way to the jungle for some shade. He let his thoughts wonder as he began to look around. Where ever he was, it was beautiful.

He looked up at the sky just in time to see some birds flying over head. His eyes widened for a brief moment. He shook his head and lied down. Maybe... maybe it'll all make sense soon.

A/N BIGTLKSWFAN Yeah she would wouldn't she XD Thank you BIGTLKSWFAN and Kuroimori so much for reviewing. :D :) I honestly don't see Timon and Pumbaa trying to adopt a fully grown lion so yeah they're just cameos. XD Sorry if this chapter is a little slow :(