CHAPTER FOUR: LIVIN' THE LIFE
Chapter four of Simba's Other Life
The four were silent for what seemed like forever to the two lion cubs. Their tails twitched slightly in the night air. They decided that it would be rude to be the first ones to talk, so they waited for the other party to "make the first move." "Eh," said Timon finally, clearing his throat. "Where are you two headed?"
The two looked at each other, then back at the two legged animal, "Well, we didn't really have an idea. You see, we ran away from home...." They began, and Simba proceeded to tell the duo about his father,(excluding the fact that he was king) how he had died, and how he felt that it was all his fault.
"Wow, that's eh, pretty...." began Timon, scratching behind his head. "Eh...." Sniffling could be heard, and they all turned to face Pumbaa. His back was to them, and his shoulders were shaking. "Pumbaa? What's wrong?" he asked his friend, going over to him.
"It's just so sad!" the warthog wailed, tears spewing out everywhere.
"Well, um..." said Nala loudly , making Timon look back over to them. "We don't really have a place to go...." she said, looking at them with hinting eyes. Timon all at once recognized the stare.
"Well, why didn't you say so? Come and stay with us!" he cried, putting his arms around them. They smiled and nodded gratefully.
"Sure!" said Simba. "Where exactly do you guys live?"
"In a wonderful place," he replied, gesturing with one hand as if to exclaim the greatness. "And, if everyone's ready, I suggest we go there, dawn's coming." They all cheered, and began the journey to the oasis that was and for some, to become, their home.
When they finally reached it, Nala and Simba both gasped in wonder and delight. Before them was a beautiful stretch of land. As far as the eye could see was greenery. Immediately, they bounded off to explore, laughing and shouting as they went. Soon, they came upon a large waterfall. "WOW! This is even better than the water hole!" cried Simba, jumping in.
"YEAH!" replied Nala, just as loudly, doing the same. She began to paddle, trying to swim best she could. Almost immediately, she began to panic, flailing her legs around randomely. Finally she found shallow water, and calmed down. "wow, that's hard!"
"Don't tell me you don't know how to swim?" asked the meerkat, walking over to the young lioness. She looked down bashfully, and smiled. "Oi," he said, putting a hand to his head.
"Hey, uh, Timon? Could you teach me?" she asked timidly.
"Uh, sure..." he said, and in no time, Nala was swimming just as fine as any fish in that pond. Later, they built hammocks out of banana tree leaves and were just laying there being lazy.
"We're sure livin' the life, huh guys?" said Simba as he squeezed a bananna from the peel and into his waiting jaws.
((sorry the chapters have been so short people, but i'll try and make them longer. I hope you all enjoy this fanfic of mine, and thank you for your reviews! For the rest of you, R&R!!!))