A/N: Thank you for the reviews. Ch 21 coming at you. Enjoy and as always see ch 1 for disclaimer.
Ch 21 Fight to the Death
Mufasa's lioness and Scar's jackals connected all of them biting and clawing. Mufasa knew that his lionesses were strong fighters so he set his sights on Scar. But Scar saw Mufasa coming and he quickly grabbed Nuka and took off. "Hey!" Nuka cried out. "What's going on?!" Mufasa took off after Scar, determined not to let him escape with his son.
"Scar don't leave me!" Zira cried out as she saw her mate flee. Zira picked up Elena and began to run after her mate. But she soon found her path blocked by Sarabi, who was glaring at her former friend.
"You're not going anywhere you cub stealing bitch!" Sarabi snarled, baring her teeth at Zira.
"Sarabi please," Zira began. "I know you're angry at me and you have every right to be. But I have a little one with me. Please if you won't have mercy on me then I beg of you to have mercy of her. She's just a baby." Zira grabbed Elena off her back as she spoke and placed her on the ground in front of Sarabi. Sarabi looked down at the tiny tan cub, who looked up at her with wide green eyes. Sarabi's expression softened and she looked back up at Zira.
"I won't harm an innocent child," Sarabi declared. "So yes I will have mercy on her. But as for you..."
"I know I deserve death," Zira said, lowering her head to show submission. "And I'm willing to except my punishment. Just spare Elena the horror of seeing her mother killed."
"Zira," Sarabi said. "I'm not going to kill you. Final judgement is Mufasa's call." Just then she heard a thud followed by more growling. Sarabi saw that Jasiri had just received a hard hit from one of the jackals and went skidding across the ground. But before Sarabi could go in to help she heard more snarls. To her shock she saw that Nala had come onto the scene along with Tama, Tojo, Malka and Simba.
"Mom!" Simba cried out, running over to Sarabi. "Where's Dad?"
"Simba you shouldn't be here!" Sarabi cried. "You're hurt! This is dangerous!"
"Mom I have to do this!" Simba declared. "I have to help take down Scar! Please just tell me where they went!"
"They went towards the west," Zira informed the Prince. Sarabi glared at Zira. But when Simba looked at her for conformation she let out a sigh.
"Its true," she said, knowing Simba was bound and determined to go no matter what she said. "Go. But please be careful."
"I will Mom," Simba said, giving Sarabi a nuzzle. "I love you Mom."
"I love you too honey," Sarabi said as she watched her oldest son leave. Then she noticed that the jackals were retreating. "Well Zira it looks like you lost," Sarabi said, giving Zira a superior look.
"Oh Sarabi," Zira said, a sort of smile going across her face. "I lost along time ago when I allied myself with Scar. I regret that everyday. I just hope that one day you and Mufasa can forgive me."
"Now's not the time for that," Sarabi declared. "Right now I'm sending you and your daughter back to Pride Rock where you will be closely guarded until Mufasa passes judgement."
"I understand Sarabi," Zira said with a bow. "But just know I'm truly sorry for what I've done."
"Duly noted," Sarabi said. "Jasiri and Asha will escort you back to Pride Rock. I'm going to help my mate and son." With that Zira went with Jasiri and Asha while Sarabi went to help her family defeat Scar.
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While all of this was going on Mufasa had caught up to Scar, who found himself trapped by a rather large cliff. "Give up Scar," Mufasa growled, glaring at his brother as he made his way towards him. "Its over brother." Scar looked at his brother then looked over the cliff's edge. Then an evil smile went across his muzzle as he looked back at Mufasa.
"Oh no brother," Scar said, his voice low and dark as he removed Nuka from his mouth and placed the trembling cub at his feet. "Its far from over."
"Just hand my son over to me and I won't kill you," Mufasa growled.
"Oh please," Scar scoffed, rolling his green eyes. "You really expect me to believe that you're going to allow me to live after everything I've done to you and your brat."
"Believe it or not Scar," Mufasa began. "I'd rather not kill you. Even despite all that you've done you're still my brother. And unlike you I don't want to kill my own brother even though you tried to kill me."
"And what if I don't hand the cub over to you?" Scar asked, pulling Nuka towards him. "What will you do then? Hmm?"
"I'll do what I have to," Mufasa said, getting down into a fighting stance. "Last chance Scar. Give me my son or I'll be forced to kill you."
"Oh you aren't killing anyone," Scar declared. Then a dark look went across his face and his voice became low and almost demonic as he said, "But I am." Mufasa's eyes went wide as he realized what Scar was about to do. Mufasa ran to stop what was about to happen but he wasn't quick enough. Scar hit Nuka hard with his paw sending the cub over the cliff's edge with an ear-piercing scream.
"No!" Mufasa shouted, racing over to the edge to get to his son. Luckily Nuka had managed to grab a branch that was growing out the the cliff's side and he was holding on for dear life.
"Help me!" the terrified cub cried out. "Please help me!"
"Hang on Mheetu!" Mufasa cried out as he leaned lower to reach his youngest son.
"You see Mufasa," Scar said cruelly. "I always win." Mufasa was so consumed with reaching Nuka that he didn't notice Scar going up behind him. "Lets try this again shall we?" he said as he prepared to push Mufasa's back legs off the cliff's edge.
"No!" a voice shouted, tackling Scar and taking him to the ground. After rolling several feet Scar got to his feet and faced his attacker. To his surprise he saw Simba standing there, glaring at him.
"Well now," Scar said, and evil grin going across his muzzle. "Hello there Simba. How nice to see you again."
"Enough Scar," Simba growled, glaring at his uncle. "I'm not going to let you hurt my father or my brother."
"And whose going to stop me hmm?" Scar said cruelly. "You? Please. Look at you shaking with fear. You're pathetic."
"No Scar," Simba hissed, trying his best to keep his voice steady and not show how truly scared he was. "The only one that's pathetic around here is you!"
"We'll see about that," Scar growled, getting down low and advancing towards his nephew. Simba instinctively took a step backwards and his breath caught in his throat. "Just as I thought," Scar growled. "You are a pathetic coward!" With that Scar swung his paw and hit Simba hard in his face, sending him to the ground. A flashback to when he was a cub and Scar was beating him went through Simba's head and he shut his eyes and put his paws over his head, going into his submissive mode. Scar laughed cruelly and hit Simba again, this time in his injured side. Simba grunted in pain but still didn't move. Just the Sarabi came onto the scene with Nala right behind her
"Simba!" both lionesses cried out. Then they saw Mufasa still trying to reach Nuka."
"I..I can't hold on much longer!" Nuka cried out. Just then the branch began to break and Nuka cried out in terror.
"Just hang on son!" Mufasa cried as he tried to reach his son.
"Help Mufasa!" Nala cried out. "I'll help Simba!" Sarabi nodded and both lionesses went to help their respective loves. Sarabi grabbed Mufasa's back legs and helped him lower himself enough so that Nuka could reach his paw. Nuka grabbed Mufasa's paw just as the branch snapped.
"Ahh!" Nuka cried as he fell. But Mufasa had a good grip on him and quickly pulled him to safety.
"Are you alright?" Mufasa asked, checking Nuka over for injuries.
"Yeah," Nuka said softly. "I'm ok. Thank you."
"No need to thank me," Mufasa said, nuzzling Nuka. "I'm just glad you're alright son."
"Oh my sweet baby!" Sarabi cried out, nuzzling Nuka, tears of joy going down her face. "I though I lost you forever!"
"I'm so confused," Nuka said, pulling away from Sarabi. "You guys are my parents? And Scar and Zira stole me from you?"
"Yes," Mufasa said. "But we'll explain later son. Right now your brother needs our help."
"My brother?" Nuka said with surprise as he looked over at Simba. "Whoa no wonder he wanted to help me," he whispered.
"Simba fight him!" Nala cried out. "You can do it Simba! You're so much stronger than he is!"
"Don't listen to her," Scar hissed. "You're nothing you hear me? Nothing but a weak, pathetic little cub! Just like Mufasa!"
"I believe in you Simba!" Nala cried out. "I love you! I know you can do it!" Simba opened his eyes when he heard Nala's words and looked at Scar with hatred. Letting out a snarl Simba jumped to his feet, knocking Scar down in the process. Scar's eyes went wide with surprise and fear and Simba loomed over him.
"Don't ever call my father weak!" Simba snarled, raising his paw and striking Scar hard in his face, sending him flying across the ground. "Don't ever call him pathetic!" Simba snarled as he once again struck Scar in the face. "The only one that's weak and pathetic is you!" Simba roared as he hit Scar as hard as he could sending him across the ground once again. Before Scar could react Simba loomed over him once again. "I'm not afraid of you anymore!" he roared as he delivered a powerful hit that sent Scar over the cliff's edge with an ear piercing scream. Simba ran over to the edge and looked over. But their was nothing but sharp, jagged rocks stained with blood. Satisfied Simba turned his attention back to his family.
"Oh Simba I knew you could do it!" Nala cried out, running over to her love and nuzzling him.
"Thanks to you Nal'," Simba whispered, nuzzling Nala back.
"Oh honey I'm so proud of you," Sarabi said with a smile as she nuzzled her oldest son.
"Yes you made us both very proud son," Mufasa said as he too nuzzled his son.
"Thanks Mom and Dad," Simba said with a smile. Then he looked down at Nuka, who was staring at him with confused eyes. "Glad to see you're alright little brother," Simba said with a smile.
"I still don't know what's going on," Nuka said, looking from his brother to his parents.
"We'll explain on the way home," Sarabi said. "Its been a long day." With that the group left, heading back to Pride Rock, thankful that Scar was gone for good.
A/N well there you have it folks chapter complete. Hope you all enjoyed it. Let me know in a review please.