Finally after a month I finally updated this. Hope you enjoy this new chapter
Ch.2: Elsa joins the pride
After escaping from Sabor, Kya journeyed back to the pride lands to return home with Elsa. As Kya was walking through the jungle with Elsa on her back, Elsa was asking her questions about her new home. "So, Ms. Kya. What are the pride lands like?"
Kya just smiled up at her and said, "Oh Elsa, it's a beautiful place! There are peaceful grassy plains, fresh clean water you can drink at the watering hole, and you can see the most amazing sunrises there! Personally, I think pride rock has the best view of it"
"Pride rock?" Elsa questioned.
"Pride rock is where I live Elsa." She explained, "It's where all the lions live in the pride lands. Including the King and Queen!"
"There's a king and queen!" Elsa said, looking amazed when she heard that.
"Yes indeed!" Kya happily answered her, "They are most beloved and respected throughout the pride lands."
Then Elsa thought for a moment then looked down at Kya and asked her, "Do… do you think they'll… like me?"
Kya stopped in her tracks for a moment when she heard that. She turned her head, looked up at Elsa and said, "Well, Elsa… they might be a little hesitant about you." She delicately told her.
"What do you mean?"
"There are certain 'Laws' in the pride lands and one of the biggest one is that humans are forbidden there." Kya saw that Elsa had a worried look on her face after hearing that. "But if I explain your case to them, I'm sure they'll understand." Kya calmly told her, which seemed to slightly ease Elsa's worries. As they continued to venture out of the jungle, Elsa kept asking Kya questions about Pride rock and the lions who live there.
"Umm… Ms. Kya" Elsa began to ask her, "Are there any kids I can play with at Pride rock?"
"There are a few. There is the young prince, but I think you'll have to wait awhile before he can be able to play with you."
"Ohh" Elsa sighed, kind of feeling a little upset after hearing that.
"But there is my daughter Talia!"
"You have a daughter!" Elsa perked up when Kya told her that, "What's she like?"
"Well she's still very young, but she's very sweet, cute, and most of all she cares about everyone she loves." Kya described her daughter to Elsa. "You know, your practically like my Talia!
"Really!"
"Yes" Kya re-confirmed, "I bet you two will get along just fine!"
Elsa was getting excited about her new home! And soon enough Kya could see the opening of the jungle to the pride lands. She rushed out to the opening and entered back to the savanna.
"Welcome to the pride lands Elsa."
"Wow!" Elsa said, astounded by the beautiful landscapes and plains of the pride lands. As she was looking around, in the very far distance, she could see a big point-y rock! She was curious about it and asked, "Ms. Kya, is that Pride rock?" She pointed it out in the distance.
"Yes, it is!" She answered, "And we have a long way to go so hold on tight!"
Kya then dashed through the savanna towards Pride rock with Elsa clinging hard onto her back, trying not to fall off. As Kya was running, she thought to herself, "Talia and the others should be awake by now. I wonder if they've notice that I'm gone?"
Meanwhile at Pride rock
It was near mid-day and all the lions had just woken up. Everyone was getting ready to start daily tasks for the pride. Talia had also woken up and was ready to start her day, but strangely she couldn't find her mother in the den. So, she went out to see if her mother was outside, but she wasn't. Talia was getting worried, her mother isn't away form her this long unless she's out hunting with the other lionesses, but all of them were still here! As she was continuing to look around for her mom, Talia saw queen Sarabi talking to the other lionesses about today's duties. She thought maybe the queen knew where her mother went since they were friends. So, Talia went up to Sarabi to ask her.
"Hello Queen Sarabi!" Talia greeted.
"Well hello to you too Talia. How are you this morning?" She asked the young cub.
"I'm fine, but do you know where my mommy is? I haven't seen her at all this morning?"
"Actually… no, I have not seen your mother. Not even when I woke up?" Sarabi then turn to the other lionesses and asked if any of them have seen Kya, but neither one has.
Sarabi was baffled. Kya never goes anywhere without telling anybody! This was very strange, and she felt something was wrong. Sarabi turned to one of the lionesses and said, "Gather all of the lionesses here immediately! We're going on a search party." She tasked the lioness who gladly followed her queens' task.
While the lionesses were gathering together, Talia was still worrying about her mother. "oh mama, please be ok! I hope nothing bad has happened to you." She thought to herself.
Back with Elsa and Kya…
They were still on their journey to Pride rock. Elsa was getting tired and decided to rest for a bit on Kya's back. Then suddenly Kya stopped walking and turned her hear to Elsa and gently nuzzled Elsa's head to wake her up.
"Hey… Elsa!" Kya softly whispered to her, "Elsa… wake up! Elsa!"
"Hmmm" Elsa groaned. "I thought you were gonna wake me up when we got near Pride rock."
"Well that what I'm doing!"
When she heard that Elsa's eyes immediately opened and got up to see if it was true, and it was. Pride rock was so close. They were just a short distance away! Elsa was full of excitement and couldn't wait to get to her new home!
"What are you waiting for Ms. Kya? Let's go!" Elsa said with enthusiasm.
"Ok-ok-ok, Elsa. Settle down and hold on." She told the excited Man-cub. And again, they were heading to Pride rock.
Back at Pride rock
Sarabi had finally gotten all the lionesses together, ready to start a search party for Kya.
"All right! You all know your assignment; you are to split into groups and to search around the pride lands and find Kya! And be alert in case of danger!"
As Sarabi was giving her orders, Talia was laying near the den looking out into the savanna, still worrying about her mother. As she was looking, she saw a small white blob in the distance, heading this way. When she got a closer look, Talia recognized the blob as her mother, heading back to Pride rock! "Everyone, everyone!" Talia called out to all the lionesses, "It's my mom! She's ok and she's coming this way!" She said as she ran down from Pride rock to re-unite with her mother. Sarabi and the other lioness's herd this and rejoiced that their friend was ok and went off to re-unite with her too.
Coming up to Pride rock, Kya saw that everyone was heading right towards her. She realized that Elsa was still on her back and they would very likely be vary wary of her. Then she thought of an idea, she knelt and told Elsa to get off and stay hidden behind her. Kya thought it was best to introduce Elsa slowly to everyone so the idea of her staying with the pride would sink in better. As she sat down, she turned her head over and whispered to Elsa, "Don't move until I say so." Elsa looked at her and nodded, understanding the situation.
Everyone soon arrived to where Kya was and they were relieved to see that she was alright, especially her cub Talia.
"Mommy, mommy! Your back!" Talia said with glee and went up and nuzzled her mother and her mother nuzzled her back without hesitation.
After that everyone was asking Kya where she went, what happened, and why she didn't tell anybody about her whereabouts?
Lioness 1: "Are you alright?"
Lioness 2: "Where did you go off to?"
Lioness 3: "We were so worried!"
"Alright everyone, settle down and give her some space." Sarabi said to the lionesses.
"I'm fine", she assured everyone. "No really, honestly. I just went for an early morning stroll and I just got a little bit… sidetracked" Kya then stepped aside to reveal Elsa who shyly waved to the lionesses.
Of course, everyone gasped and were shocked to see that Kya had brought a Man-cub here. Everyone was lost for words and didn't know what to say.
Lioness 1: "Well, isn't that, uh…"
Lioness 2: "Why, it's just so… so..."
"Its freaky looking. That's what it is!" Talia intervened, stopping all their stammering.
"Talia!" Sarabi scolded her, thinking what Talia said wasn't polite.
"Well, it is!" Talia pointes towards Elsa, "I mean, what the heck even is it?" She asked.
Kya chuckled and said, "She's a Man-cub" she explained to her cub, then she nudged Elsa towards Talia so she can introduce herself.
Elsa knelt close to Talia so she could say hello, but Talia was a bit weary of Elsa and was crouching down. Elsa slowly and gently began to pet Talia's head to show she wasn't a threat and she was easing into it. Elsa was happy that Talia was warming up to her and she immediately and happily hugged Talia. Talia was a little surprised by this, but she returned the hug and the two young girls began laughing and playing a little.
"So, where's her mama?" Talia asked her mother
"Well, I'm going to be her mother now and she's going to be your new big sister." Kya answered.
All of the lionesses were surprised to hear this decision of Kya's, (especially what she's been through). Taking in a Man-cub as her own? Such a thing was un-heard of. But they were more worried of what the king would think of this and soon enough, King Mufasa had returned from his morning duties and had come to the scene to see what the commotion was. As he walked past the lionesses, he saw the Man-cub and wanted to know why it was here.
"You know, she's not so bad, once you get used to her." Talia said, starting to like the idea of having Elsa as her big sister.
Then the two girls immediately stopped playing once Mufasa came up to them. Of course, both girls were nervous, but none was more nervous than Elsa. She was scared and wondered what the king would say about her and would he even let her stay?
Mufasa just stared at her sternly and smelled her. Then he turned to Kya, hearing that she brought the Man-cub here he wanted to speak with her.
"Kya… a word" Mufasa requested and Kya un-objectively agreed. They stepped far to the side so they can discuss privately, well private as they could get, and then they began to talk.
"Mufasa, I saved her from Sabor." She told him.
Mufasa was flabbergasted to hear this and that they were able to escape from Sabor, but Mufasa put back on a straight face and said, "Kya, you know the laws of the pride lands."
"I know them more that anyone. But she needs me."
"Kya, listen"-
"No, you listen Mufasa!" She boldly said, cutting him off. "When I found Elsa and connected with her. That emptiness I have felt since losing Leon just… went away! I felt like I had a new purpose, like I was supposed to find her and protect her! And Talia has needed someone else there for her and to look up to. Please Mufasa, I need this. We all do." She stated, looking back at Elsa and Talia.
Mufasa could see this new light in Kya and was glad she was feeling herself again, but he couldn't ignore the law! Before Mufasa could say anything else-
"RAAAAWWWR"
Everyone turned around to see who that roar belong too and it was none other than Scar! The king's younger brother. "What's going on here!?" he bellowed, wanting to know what all this commotion was about. He peered through the crowd and saw Elsa. His expression immediately turned sour, "A Man-cub! What in Africa is a Man-cub doing here!?" he demanded while he rushed up to Mufasa and Kya quickly grabbed Elsa and securely held her close incase Scar would do anything.
"This doesn't concern you Scar" Mufasa told his brother.
"My mommy found her and said she's going to be her mother now." Talia said, but she immediately regretted saying that cause Scar's reaction to that new was no pleasant.
"Have you gone mad Kya! A Man-cub will attract Man! Do you want more of them here? Have you forgotten what Man has done to us, to Leon!" He said straight to her face.
"Brother, stay out of this!" Mufasa told Scar, but he didn't listen.
"Of course, I haven't" Kya retorted angerly, "But that doesn't involve her or matter to me."
"But… but, look at it. It's not our kind." He stated looking at Elsa who was starting to get scared. Then Scar frustratedly sighed and said, "No, you have to take her back where you found her!" He ordered heading back to Pride rock.
"Take her back? But she'll die." Kya gasped, appalled that Scar would want her to do such a thing.
"If that's how the 'Circle of Life' want's her then…"
"I want her!"
"Do you want to bring danger to this Pride Kya."
"Does she look dangerous to you!?"
Scar roared furiously and was charging towards Kya and Elsa. Kya quickly turned around to shield Elsa. But luckily Mufasa pinned Scar down and stopped him before he could do anything to them.
"I said, stay out of this!" Mufasa ordered his brother. Then he let Scar get up, knowing he wouldn't try anything again and went up to Kya.
"Was she alone?" Mufasa asked her.
"Yes. Sabor killed her family." She answered.
"Are you certain?"
"Yes. There are no others." She reassured him that there were no more of her kind around to care for her.
Mufasa could see how determine Kya was to keep this child and how bonded they were. Then he came to a decision, "You can keep her."
Kya was so happy to hear this. Including Elsa and Talia. "Everyone, form now on this Man-cub will be part of our pride and if anyone tries anything to harm her will be put to treason! As long as I'm king, she will always be one of us." Mufasa announced, declaring Elsa as part of the pride. No one objected to this decision, though Scar was reluctant to accept this but knew he didn't have a saying in the matter. "Now resume as you were" he told everyone and the lionesses went back to their duties, Sarabi and Mufasa went back to the den to check on their son.
As Kya was about to take the girls to Pride rock, Scar stood in their way and he told her, "Just cause my brother is the king and says she's can stay doesn't mean she is one on of us!" He stated to her in a very cold tone and went back to his secluded part of Pride rock.
"I-I don't think he likes me very much" Elsa said nervously, scared of Scar.
"Don't you worry about Scar, Elsa. He's just… stubborn and likes things his own way. He's all roar and no bite." Kya lightly told her.
"Yeah, he's just a mean grumpy lion." Talia added.
"Now come on you two, it's almost sunset and I would like to show Elsa around all of Pride rock before nightfall." She told them and they followed her up to Pride rock. As they reached the opening of the den and was about to show Elsa around, Kya notice she wasn't following her anymore and found her staring out in the distance in the direction where the jungle was. Elsa couldn't help but think of her parents, what had happened to them, and why was it them and not her? Elsa began to cry and this worried Kya and Talia.
"What's wrong with her mommy?" Talia asked her mother who was wondering the same thing. Then she knew why she was crying. She was still upset about her parents and who wouldn't be after what she's been through. Kya went over to Elsa and hugged her trying to comfort her and Talia did the same thing.
Elsa buried her face in Kya's chest again, bawling! Soon Elsa's crying started to ease. She looked up at Kya and said, "Ms. Kya, I-is it ok if I call you… mama?" She lightly sniveled.
Kya smiled at her and this almost brought tears to her own eyes. "I think that'll be just fine." She continued to nuzzle her, but she could tell Elsa was still upset and sobbing a little. Then Kya though of a good idea to sooth her, something that always worked with her own cub and her mother before her used with her.
She began to sing: "Come, stop your crying It will be all right. Just take my hand
Hold it tight. I will protect you from all around you. I will be here, don't you cry"
This worked! Elsa wiped away her tears and was feeling better. The three then resumed walking around Pride rock and showing Elsa around.
For one so small
You seem so strong
My arms will hold you keep you safe and warm
Soon it was night time and everyone was heading into the den getting ready to go to sleep. Kya and Talia lead Elsa up to the high ledge in the den where they slept. Kya even brought some soft grass and leaves so it would be comfortable for Elsa to sleep on. As Kya laid down, Talia and Elsa began to snuggle up against their mother. Kya wanted to be a little playful so she turned on her back with her cub and new daughter laying on her belly, giggling and laughing. She smiled at her children and laid back on her side. Wrapping her paws around her daughters.
This bond between us, can't be broken
I will be here, don't you cry
Cause you'll be in my heart
Yes, you'll be in my heart
From this day on
Now and forever more
All the animals in the pride lands were going to sleep with their families. Zebras, giraffes, monkeys, and antelopes were all cozying up with their children putting them to bed. Giving them comfort and ease.
You'll be in my heart
No matter what they say
You'll be here in my heart
Always
The night in the pride lands was truly peaceful. As Elsa was snuggling up against her new adoptive mom and little sister, drifting off to sleep. She was happy to finally having a family again. Of course, she will never forget her parents, but she's happy to have someone caring enough looking out for her. She smiled going to sleep with her new lion family.
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