Hey guys! I'm really really sorry for not updating for so long! School is getting in the way and every time I tried to update something got in the way. I don't want you to think that I abandoned this story, because I'm going to finish this story and make a sequel! To everyone who waited so long, thank you so much and I'll try to make it up to you by updating sooner! Well let's get to the chapter you all waited so long for! I don't own The Lion King but I do own my OC's.
Simba and Ajani were running through the desert with determined spirits set on challenging their uncle and saving the Pride Lands. On the way, Ajani looked at Simba and asked, "Do you think the girls will catch up?"
"I hope so," Simba said quietly. "We're going to need it."
"Do you think the Pride Lands are as bad as they say?" Ajani asked worriedly.
"We'll soon find out soon," Simba said as a familiar rock formation appeared over the horizon.
Nala and Sapphire approached the sleeping Timon and Pumbaa. "Hey," Nala whispered. "Hey wake up."
Timon rubbed his eyes groggily. When he saw two pairs of large eyes, he screamed in terror, causing Pumbaa to wake up and scream too. "AHHHHHHH!"
"Hey! Hey! It's okay, it's us!" reassured Sapphire.
"Don't ever do that again! Carnivores! Oy!
Nala rolled her eyes, "Have you guys seen Simba and Ajani?"
"I thought they were with you!"
"They were, but now we can't find them. Where are they?"
Suddenly, all animals heard a joyful laugh in the tree above them. "Oh ho ho! You won't find them here!" said the mandrill in the tree. "Haha! The kings, have returned."
Sapphire and Nala widened their eyes in shock. "I can't believe it. They've gone back."
Timon was confused. "Gone back? Whadaya mean? Hey! What's going on here? Who's the monkey?"
"Simba and Ajani have gone back to challenge Scar!
"Who?"
"Scar!"
"Who's gotta scar?" asked Pumbaa joining the conversation.
"No, no, no. It's their uncle."
Timon was really confused. "The monkey's their uncle?"
"NO! Simba and Ajani have gone back to challenge their uncle to take their place as kings!"
Timon and Pumbaa echoed at the same time, "Oooohhhh."
Simba and Ajani arrived at the border of the Pride Lands. They stood on a small rock peak that overlooked all of the Pride Lands. All of the life and vegetation that they used to know was replaced with dryness and death. Both Simba and Ajani were at a loss for words. They could only cast angry glares at what their own uncle had caused. Suddenly, they heard something behind them. "Simba! Ajani! Wait up!" It was Nala and Sapphire.
"It's awful, isn't it?" Sapphire asked sadly.
"We didn't want to believe you," said Ajani.
"What made you come back?" asked Nala.
"We finally got some sense knocked into us, and we got the bumps to prove it," Simba chuckled. "Besides, this is our kingdom. If we don't fight for it, who will?
"We will," Nala said with no hesitation.
"It's gonna be dangerous," said Ajani cautiously.
"Danger? Ha! We laugh in the face of danger hahaha!" said Nala who was quoting Simba when they were at the Elephant Graveyards as cubs.
"I see nothing funny about this," a new, but familiar voice said from behind the lions.
Simba turned to see Timon and Pumbaa approaching them. "Timon? Pumbaa? What're you doing here?"
Pumbaa bowed. "At your service, my liege."
Timon grimaced at the sight of the once beautiful Pride Lands. "We're gonna fight your uncle for this?"
"Yes Timon," said Ajani. "This is our home."
"Ehh… talk about your fixer upper. Well guys, if it's important to you, we're with you to the end," Timon said as he bowed. Simba and Ajani smiled gratefully to their friends. They made their way towards the side of Pride Rock. They couldn't get any closer because a large group of hyenas were sleeping near them. Timon groaned. "Hyenas… I hate hyenas. So what's your plan for getting passed those guys," he whispered to Simba.
"Live bait," Simba said flatly.
"Good idea… Hey!" Timon said realizing what Simba was getting at.
"C'mon Timon, you guys gotta create a diversion!"
"Whadaya want me to do? Dress in drag and do the hula?"
"Luau! If you're hungry for a hunk of fat and juicy meat,
eat my buddy Pumbaa here because he has a treat!
Come on down and dine, on this tasty swine!
All you gotta do is get in line!
Are ya achin'?
Yup, yup, yup!
For some bacon?
Yup, yup, yup!
He's a big pig!
Yup, yup!
You could be a big pig too! Oy!
"AHHHHHHHHH!" both Timon and Pumbaa screamed as they ran away from the hyenas.
Simba and the gang crept up closer to the base of Pride Rock. "Nala, Sapphire, you find our mothers and rally the lionesses. We'll look for Scar."
The two lionesses nodded and took off. Simba and Ajani saw lionesses and hyenas gathering at the base of Pride Rock, so they came closer for a better look. Suddenly, a voice Simba and Ajani haven't heard since they were cubs boomed their mothers' names. "Sarabi! Kamili!," called Scar.
The two regal lionesses approached Scar with their heads held high and hyenas snapping at their heels. "Yes Scar?" they said simultaneously.
"Where is your hunting party? They're not doing their jobs."
"Scar, there is no food. The herds have moved on," Sarabi stated.
"No! you're just not looking hard enough!"
"It's over! There is nothing left!" said Kamili. "We have only one choice. We must leave Pride Rock!"
Scar got agitated. "We're not going anywhere!"
"Then you have sentenced us to death!" said Sarabi sternly.
"I am the king, I can do whatever I want! Scar boasted.
"If you were half the king Mufasa was you would…."
Sarabi couldn't finish her statement because Scar lost it and struck Sarabi across the face with his paw.
"That's it!" Simba said as he lept down to where his mother lay.
To say Scar was surprised, was putting it lightly. "Mufasa? No, you're dead!"
Simba approached his mother and nudged her to wake her up. "Mufasa?"
Simba shook his head. "No, it's me."
Sarabi's eyes became wide. "Simba? You're alive? How can that be?
"It doesn't matter, I'm home," Simba said as he nuzzled his mother.
Scar was stunned. "Simba?" he said for recognition. "Simba! What a surprise it is to see you…. alive," Scar said as he cast an angry glare at Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed.
"He's not the only one!" said Ajani as he rushed to Simba's side.
Kamili blinked. "Ajani? Is that really you?"
Ajani made his way over to his mother. "I really missed you Mom," Ajani said with a tear coming to his eye.
"Oh, I'm so happy you're back!" said Kamili as she nuzzled her long lost son.
"Give us one good reason why we shouldn't rip you apart!" Simba said as he and Ajani approached Scar with anger burning in their eyes.
"Boys, you must understand! The pressures of ruling a kingdom…
Ajani cut him off. "Are no longer yours. Step down Scar."
"Ah you see, I would, naturally. But there is one little problem. You see them?" Scar said as he pointed to the horde of hyenas cackling above him. "They think I'm king."
"Well we don't!" A new voice said behind them. It was Nala.
"Simba and Ajani are the rightful rulers of the Pride Lands!" added Sapphire.
Simba and Ajani turned back to face their uncle, "The choice is yours Scar. Either step down or fight."
Scar smirked. "Oh, must this all end in violence? I'd hate to be responsibe for the death of a family member. Wouldn't you agree boys?"
"That's not gonna work Scar," said Ajani. "We've put the past behind us."
"Oh, but what about your faithful subjects? Have they put it behind them?"
"Guys, what is he talking about?" asked Sapphire confused.
"Ah, so you haven't told them your little secret?" Scar said slyly."Well boys, now's your chance to tell them. Tell them who is responsible for Mufasa's death!"
The lionesses stared at Simba and Ajani awaiting an answer. It was silent for a couple moments, then they came forth. "We are," they both said sadly.
Sarabi and Kamili walked over to their sons in disbelief. "It's not true. Tell us it's not true!" said Sarabi.
"It's true," both lions admitted.
"You see! They admit it!" Scar said sinisterly. "Murderers!"
"No! It was an accident!" said Simba
"If it weren't for you two, Mufasa would still be alive! It's your fault he's dead! Do you deny it?"
"No," whispered Ajani.
"Then you're guilty!"
"No! We're not murderers!"
"Uh oh boys, you're in trouble again," Scar said as he pushed Simba and Ajani closer to the edge of Pride Rock. "But this time, Daddy isn't here to save you. And now everyone..knows..WHY!" As Scar said this, Simba and Ajani slipped off Pride Rock and clung to its ledge. Just then, a crack of lightning hit the base of Pride Rock, causing the dead trees around it to catch on fire.
"Simba! Ajani!" Nala and Sapphire screamed.
"This looks familiar. Hmmm, where have I seen this before? Let me think." Scar asked himself as he pretended to think to himself. "Oh yes, I remember! This is just the way your father looked before he died." As Simba and Ajani started to slip, Scar dug his claws into their paws. "And here's my little secret," Scar said as he put his face inches away from Simba's and Ajani's faces. "I... killed... Mufasa!"
Simba and Ajani took a trip down memory lane as they remembered when they were cubs screaming in horror as they saw their father fall down from the cliff. They both got a sudden burst of energy. "NOOOOO!" they both screamed. The two lions pinned Scar to the ground. "MURDERER!" they both screamed in unison.
Scar was visibly frightened. "Boys, please..."
"Tell them the truth!" Simba snapped.
"The truth? But the truth is in the eye of the beho..." Scar didn't get to finish his sentence because Simba pressed his paw harder to Scars throat. "Alright," Scar said. "Alright!" Scar said louder. "I did it," he hissed in a whisper.
"So they can hear you!" Ajani whispered menacingly.
"I killed Mufasa!" Scar admitted loud enough for everyone to hear.
As soon as the lionesses heard the truth, they leapt into action, causing the hyenas to jump in and starting attacking the lionesses. All of the hyenas lept onto Simba. Before they could do any real damage, Ajani swatted the hyenas off of Simba. "Go after Scar!" commanded Ajani.
"What about you?" Simba asked.
"I'll fight off the hyenas with the lionesses! I'll meet up with you later! Go now!"
Simba nodded and took off after Scar who was heading up towards the peak of Pride Rock. Scar saw the furious glare in Simba's eyes, which made him run up to the peak faster. Flames started to surround the peak as Scar ran to the edge where he almost slipped and fell. He started to breath a sigh of relief until Simba leapt trough the flames and stared at him and started to pace up to him. "Murderer..." Simba whispered.
Scar started to actually really fear Simba. "Simba, please. Please have mercy, I beg you," Scar pleaded
"You don't deserve to live."
"But Simba, I am uh family!" Scar stumbled with his words. "It's the hyenas who are the real enemy! It was their fault! It was their idea!" Scar betrayed the hyenas not knowing that they had been listening to the whole thing. They growled angrily as they backed away.
"Why should I believe you?" Simba asked as he came close to Scar. "Everything you ever told me was a lie."
"What are you going to do? You wouldn't kill your old uncle."
"No Scar," Simba said flatly. "I'm not like you."
"Oh Simba, thank you!" Scar said in relief. "You are truly noble. I'll make it up to you, I promise. And how can I prove myself to you? Tell me anything.
"Run," Simba demanded. "Run away Scar, and never return." Simba said the same exact thing that Scar said to him when he was a cub.
"Yes... of course. As you wish..." Scar approach a pile of embers. "...Your majesty!" Scar hissed as he flung the embers into Simba's face.
"Ahh!" yelled Simba as he wiped the embers from his face. Scar took this oppurtunity to leap at Simba. He tackled Simba to the ground, then the battle had begun. Both of the lions slashed at each other's faces, each of them roaring in pain as they got slashed Simba so hard that it knocked him to the ground. Simba looked up to see Scar lunging at him. Simba thought he was a goner because he wasn't ready to counter Scar. Just then, a figure jumped through the flames and attacked Scar just before he could kill Simba. It was Ajani. The force of Ajani's attack sent Scar flying over the edge. Simba approach Ajani and hugged him. "Thank you so much 'Jani! You saved my life!"
Ajani smirked, "I told you I would meet up with you." Suddenly, a stinging sensation came to Ajani's left eye. He put his paw to his eye and when he looked at his paw, it was drenched in blood. "You gotta be kidding me," Ajani sighed. "It must've gotten slashed when I attacked Scar.."
Simba looked at Ajani's eye. He had a long scar going his left eye. Ajani's scar perfectly resembled Scar's."Ajani..." Simba said shocked.
"I look even more like him now," Ajani said sadly as his eyes fell to the ground.
"You may look him, but you are nothing like him. You are the most bravest and kind lion I know. Don't let anyone tell you different," Simba said sincerely.
Ajani smiled, "Thanks Simba." Suddenly, the two lions hear the hyenas' laughter, which was followed by Scar's screams of agony. "It looks like Scar is down for the count."
"He got what was coming to him," Simba said flatly. "Now c'mon, we should probably let everyone know that we're still alive."
"You're right," Ajani chuckled. "Let's go."
As it started to rain, which put out the flames, Simba and Ajani descended from the peak. They approached Nala, Sapphire, and their mothers. The lionesses looked at Ajani's scar with worried expressions, Ajani laughed. "It's fine guys, I'm ok." The lionesses smiled and nodded. Suddenly, they all heard the rattle of Rafiki's stick. He was motioning to the tip of Pride Rock.
Simba started to walk towards Rafiki, until he noticed that Ajani wasn't beside him. "Aren't you coming?" he asked Ajani who was still standing by the lionesses.
""You're gonna be the king, so only you should go up there," Ajani said.
"No Ajani," Simba began. "We're gonna be the kings." We will rule this kingdom together. I won't allow the same thing to happpen to you and me as it did for Dad and Scar."
Ajani smiled and the two lions approached Rafiki. Rafiki bowed respectfully to Simba and Ajani. They both chuckled and pulled the mandrill in for a hug. Rafiki patted their shoulders and uttered three simple words, "It is time."
Both lions began their ascension to the tip of Pride Rock, while the pride waited in anticipation. As they ascended, the lions looked to the sky. The clouds started to clear. The brothers reached the tip and gave one last glance at the sky. From the sky, they heard Mufasa say one, but crucial word, "Remember..." The lions arched back and gave the loudest roar they could muster. The lionesses roared in response, signaling that they accepted their new rulers.
The Circle of Life has continued. A new story will begin.
The End
I think this is the longest chapter I have ever written, which makes me proud. There you go my faithful readers, I have written my story, now I will leave this site forever... I'm just kidding. If you thought this was the end, you are mistaken! There will be a sequel! Questions will be answered. Will Ajani remember his past life? Will Ajani and Sapphire have cubs? Is the sequel going to be like The Lion King II Simba's Pride? All will be answered in the next story. Till then, farewell!