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Its been three days since Sarafia died and the air still seems thick. I stretch as i walk out of the cave, i then glance around with a yawn. Since the sun hasn't risen yet, The stone is cold from the night which helps to wake me up. I can't wait till it warms up later on... I start to head down to meet Banzai and Long when a voice saying my name comes from behind me. I turn to see Scar
" Senka forget about training today, we are leaving."
Leaving? I look at him confused.
" Leaving?"
Scar strolls past me.
" ooh Senka, i had hoped you would have grown out of that infuriating curiosity by now."
I glance at the smaller cave where the rest of the pride are sleeping, then i follow Scar down to the tall grass. I walk slightly behind him in silence as he walks as if he owns the place, which I guess in his mind he does. We walk like this till we are at the edge of the border farthest away from priderock, Scar stops. After a moment of something that looks almost like hesitation, Scar steps over the border and leads me over to a hill with a rocky cliff. From the rocky cliff we could see all of the pridelands and its splendor as the sun peeks out and starts to stretch across the land. Scar sits back and I follow suit.
" Even though my father forbade crossing the borders, I would come here to be alone. It was the one place that was mine, something my brother couldn't have."
I notice Scar digs his claws into the dirt as he continues.
" I would often think about the pure irony of having the perfect spot overlooking what could never be mine. My father told me I would be king when zebras loose their stripes and hyenas have a place in the pridelands."
I look at him surprised, why is he telling me all this?
" You father told you that? Why?"
Scar sucks in a breath before answering.
" My father didn't give me the time of day, not after it was decided my brother would be king. There had been talk of me becoming king since I was the responsible one but, of course my brother always was the favorite one of my father.. Well my brother's father anyway. I never actually met my real father."
I stare at him confused.
" Wait, your real father?"
Scar gets up.
" Yes, my mother was betrothed but she loved another. Certainly you can imagine the outcome. Unfortunately, Mufasa really was my brother. Mother kept it all a secret until my father chose my brother to be king, he wasn't happy to find out. My mother felt guilty which is why she told him at all, she told me later on she didn't want to ruin my chances of becoming king so she had waited till after the announcement. My father accepted it and didn't treat me any differently than he already had but, the damage was already done."
He scans the view then turns his back to it.
" Come, i have one more place to go."
He starts walking down the hill and I get up to follow him. I'm having a hard time with this new info. There is more to this movie than what Disney could have ever come up with... The sun has fully risen by the time we my surprise, Scar leads me to the gorge.
Scar stops at the edge of the gorge and I study him, something seems different. His face almost emotionless as always bit his shoulders are sagging. Could he be missing Mufasa? Scar looks down into the gorge.
" My brother liked to play in here, i warned him it would be the death of him. Him being the better climber, he would end up leaving me stuck down there while he races to the top claiming to be faster."
I swallow, I have to ask him. I step closer.
" Umm.. Why are you telling me all this?"
Scar turns and looks back at me.
" So you may understand my brother had to go. Then throne was meant to be mine but was given to my older brother because of his strength and favoritism. Do not trust blood bonds, they mean nothing when it comes to ruling."
I stare at the lion.
" Is that why.. Why you picked me to be your heir over your own son?"
Scar turns back to gorge.
" The cub is too weak. But, do not fail me Senka, or you might just find yourself bowing down to him."
...later that night...
My eyes snap open and I work to control my racing heart. I had the dream again only older Nuka was the one to push me into the stampede. That was strange... I get up and head outside the cave and I climb down, when I spot a lion pacing under a tree by the spot where the lionesses like to relax. When I get closer I recognize it to be Mheetu.
" Hey Mheetu, what are still doing up? It's not even midnight yet and-"
Mheetu turns to me with his face furrowed.
" I've been thinking and I think its time we take down Scar."
My jaw drops.
" What?"
He stops pacing and walks up to me.
" I know im not the best fighter but i can spot his weak points and once we take care of him, you will be king. Then we can drive the hyenas out of here and Everything will be the way it should!"
This is bad. Simba needs to be the one to challenge him, not us.I shake my head.
" Mheetu this is crazy. I know Scar isn't the best king around and he should have done something But we can't just-"
Mheetu's face darkens even more and he starts walking past me towards priderock.
" Its time, Felix. Lets take him down."
My eyes widen, this is bad. I jump in front of him blocking his path.
" Hold on!Let's go take a breather then we can talk about this."
Mheetu looks confused for a moment.
" Are you saying you're not going to fight him while he's in the cave or are you saying you want to fight him alone? Because I can't let you fight alone and-"
I try to steer him the other way.
" umm.. Neither? Fighting him is not an option right now."
Mheetu looks shocked.
" You mean..you're..you're not going to fight him?!"
I nod.
" That's right so let's just-Oof!"
In a matter of moments Mheetu shoves me to the ground and storms past me.
" Coward! Then I'll fight him myself."
I slowly get up and the dreaded promise I made to Scar when I was a cub echoes through my mind. I jump in front of him again this time determined not to move.
" I can't let you do that."
Mheetu lets out an angry laugh.
" And why not?"
I swallow and my serious face softens.
" Because then I would have to kill you"
Mheetu's eyes widen.
"What are you talking about? Are you defending Scar?"
I take a step closer.
" Please Mheetu, just forget it! We don't even have fully gown manes yet, we've just started growing them! Please don't."
Mheetu stops his advance and seems to really think about it for just a second but then he growls.
" He is responsible for my mom's death, Felix! I can't just stand by and do nothing! I am going to challenge him like it or not!"
He goes around me galloping. I turn to watch him for a second wishing it didn't come to this.
" I'm sorry." I whisper.
Then I easily sprint after him then I launch myself at him. We both go tumbling into the ground. Mheetu is stunned for a moment then he starts to struggle under me.
" Felix? What are you doing?!"
I press down harder.
" You've left me with no choice, Mheetu."
Mheetu's expression darkens further at my words and his claws come out.
" Fine."
With that he digs his claws into my front legs and pushes me till he's on top. I instantly roll sideways to throw him off and I jump onto his back with my claws out as well. Mheetu growls.
" You really are Scar's son aren't you?"
He tries to throw me off but I am slightly older and much stronger than him. He then slams me into a rock and I let go, I then dodge his swinging paw and strike him in the side. Mheetu then lunges and clamps onto my neck, I roar in pain then slam him into the ground. He jumps up and we start to circle each other, i know I'm getting a little tired but Mheetu is panting hard.
" Mheetu, this can stop but you have to-"
Mheetu pounces me with one word.
" Never."
He makes contact and swipes me across the face, I roar in pain again. He knocks me back as he hits my shoulders, I use his momentum to push him behind me as I fall and I send him flying into the tree. I slowly approach him as he struggles to stand. He looks at me with disgust.
" Well? Aren't you going to finish me off?!"
I shake my head.
" Nope, I only have to kill you if you challenge Scar."
Mheetu seems confused.
" But i told you that i am going to -"
I cut him off.
" But you didn't."
I can tell when it clicks in his head then his eyes start to droop from the fight.
" I don't believe this..."
He passes out and I sit back as I growl frustrated.
" Why did I make that stupid promise?!"
Because I didn't think Mheetu would even think of challenging Scar! I shake my head and then I feel someone patting my back. I swear I jump three feet up in the air in surprise then I turn to see Rafiki standing there.
