AN: Hi there I'm QueenNala8! This is my first time on this site and I'm really excited to use it! Anyways enjoy the first chapter of my story!

The Pridelands is a country right next to Kenya and is the second largest country in Africa. Chapter one: New Face

The sun started to rise over the Pridelands, illuminating the sapphire sky, and bringing a new day. Everywhere was crowded, and people all over the kingdom rushed to get to the castle, although it was 6 am the streets looked as if it was 4 pm on a metropolitan roadway.

One black Mercedes with security surrounded it as it sped through the traffic. And that black Mercedes belonged to the king's majordomo and head of security Zazu. 'Oh no I swear I'm gonna be late' a short man, with gray hair, a blue tuxedo, and a British accent thought. He finally made it to the castle gate and rolled his window down, "I.D please?" said the guard who stood at the gate, He rolled his eyes and showed him his Badge "Welcome Sir Zazu" the guard said as he lifted the gate, Zazu drove in and as soon as he parked his car he ran towards the castle doors and as he ran through the corridor to the elevator he saw someone but he couldn't see them clearly because he was running. He finally made it to the elevator and pressed the 50th-floor button, he pressed it a couple more times and thought 'oh god I can't be late because of some dumb elevator'. He made it up to the 50th floor, ran out panting, and fixed his hair before he knocked on the door. A muscle-bound King Mufasa opened the door. Dark-skinned, 6'2, buff, reddish brown curly hair with the sides cut and the top a small afro; an expensive suit, crown, and a gentle smile all matched his personality. "Welcome my friend!" Mufasa asked as he and Zazu hugged. "How is your family?" Zazu asked with a smile "We're ready for the presentation! You?" Mufasa asked while grinning, Zazu sheepishly smiled "Ready as I'll ever be" He said while wiping sweat off his head, Mufasa chuckled "ahem" they heard a voice and turned around to see who it was. They smiled to see their family shaman "Ah...Welcome old friend" Mufasa said to the dark-skinned, gray-haired, and old shaman: Rafiki. Mufasa and Rafiki embraced and gave each other a warm greeting, "so where's de little guy" Rafiki said while looking around, Mufasa pointed to where Sarabi was sitting on a rocking chair, she was ready for the presentation as well she is Latino with a soft pink gown, light red lipstick, and soft eyeshadow. Rafiki walked up to her and looked at the baby boy that lay on her lap, Rafiki then rubbed some cream thing on his forehead "Simba…" Rafiki said as he picked him up, they all walked to the balcony, and Rafiki thrust Simba high into the air and watched as the paparazzi flashed their cameras. "Ladies, Gentlemen, Guys and Girls, Citizens of the Pridelands, you are here today to celebrate the dawning of a new era. A few days ago July 25, 2022, a baby was born to myself and Sarabi, your future leader and heir to the throne. May we all hope that he will lead us in the future as my predecessors and I have done in the past, May he continue this unending Circle of Life" Mufasa said as he looked around, as if on cue everyone started bowing "Oh look, sire, the people are bowing" Zazu said as he proudly watched the people and Mufasa just smiled.