DarkEcoOttsel: Sorry for the late updates. I went to the beach two days ago and I got massive sunburn. Plus I almost drowned. Ah well. Here's the next chapter.

Untainted Souls

By: DarkEcoOttsel

Chapter Five

When the trio finally went back to the Outlands, they discovered that Scar was in the middle of telling the hyenas about their leader's demise.

"...Before I knew what was happening, the zebra began to stampede towards us. I scrambled out of the way and turned to help your alphas, but they weren't fast enough. Just before your brave leaders were killed in the stampede, I heard Skai shout, 'Scar, I leave my clan to you!'. And then, they were gone. As I turned, silently crying, I saw a horrible sight - even more horrible than seeing your alphas die - their pups were there. They had seen the whole thing."

The large crowd of hyenas gasped and turned to see Banzai, Shenzi and Ed. Banzai looked sad but Shenzi's face remained emotionless. Ed...well, you know how he looks most of the time.

Scar continued, "I've found out who caused the stampede: the lions at Pride Rock."

Several gasps and angry growls arose from the crowd.

"In fact, it was my own brother, Mufasa!" Scar cried angrily.

Now the whole pack was snarling and growling.

"Liar," Shenzi muttered her dark eyes narrowing. Banzai glanced at her, giving her a weird look.

"I, too, want revenge," Scar declared. "I have a plan, but I can't do it without you. Form an alliance with me and we shall rule over both Pride Lands and Outlands! Are you with me?"

The entire crowd cheered and applauded Scar and his lies.

"I can't listen to this crap anymore," Shenzi growled angrily.

"Me either," Banzai muttered. He noticed that it was getting dark. "Lets go to sleep. Maybe we'll wake up tomorrow and everything will be alright."

"Yeah, sure," Shenzi sighed sarcastically, but she followed Banzai and Ed to the cave where Banzai's mom used to sleep in.

Ed went right to sleep, snoring rather loudly. Shenzi settled down but didn't go to sleep. Banzai sat down beside her and looked hard at her. She glanced up and him.

"What?"

Banzai sighed and said, "Shenzi, when you were born, my mom told me that I had to watch out for ya."

"I can take care of myself."

"I know. But we're friends, right?"

"Of course," Shenzi raised her head up. "You and Ed are my only and best friends."

"Best friends stick together, right?"

"Duh."

"Then that's what we'll do," Banzai said. "Promise me that we'll be best friends forever and stick together 'till the end, okay?"

After a short pause, Shenzi cracked a small smile and nodded. "Okay, I promise."

Banzai smiled and lowered his head into his paws.

The trio slept soundly that night, not knowing of the horrors that awaited them in the morning.

to be continued...

DarkEcoOttsel: Another chapter down! Stupid sunburn!! Thanks for the reviews! Please leave more!