Well guys here's the next chapter but before I begin I have three comments. First comment is that if any of you ever make a trip down to Disney World, go to Epcots newest ride called Soarin' it is the coolest thing ever. You fly in the air and see cool sights along the way it is just so awesome, I want to ride it a million times.

Also to Space Spy, I forgot to say this in the last chapter but that sucks that you cannot come this year; it would be great to meet you and join you in a walk around the park for a day. Don't you hate it when money is tight?

Also I am going to try a line or two from The Lion King on Broadway which I have never seen but have read a line or two so if I mess up don't yell at me or anything.

Well any way time for the next chapter.

"Nobody knows the trouble I've seen, nobody knows my sorrow."

I sang the sad tune to Scar as I sat in the corner against the rib cage while he gnawed on a bone. Zira was not with him that afternoon because earlier they both had fought over a simple matter of wanting a cub. Zira said she was not ready but Scar insisted and in the end, Scar was left alone in the cave, nursing his pride after Zira had kicked him in a rather soft spot. So now he demanded my company or at least my singing which was actually a routine thing for me.

But one can sing so many songs after being in a cage for three months so far. It had been the worst three months as well since I had to be supervised everywhere I went, even to the bathroom, a horrible thing to do in front of someone especially if that someone is a vulture.

"Oh Zazu do lighten up," Scar said as I groaned the song while he threw a bone at my cage. "Sing something with a little bounce in it."

I thought for a moment about a good song, that's when an idea popped into my head. Why not annoy him, I had not done that yet and he deserved it since he did it to me twenty four seven.

"It's a small world after all," I began to sing.

It worked Scar flinched and gave me a disgusted look. "No, no! Anything but that," he said.

I sighed and then thought of the only song that had a great bounce to it and the only one I enjoyed. "I've got a lovely bunch of coconuts," I began to sing.

Scar quickly joined in and used animal skulls that he killed over the past year as a prop to go along with it. Of course he talked to it as well, something I knew Mufasa would never have done, that would make him crazy and so far that's what Scar was, probably one of the reasons why Zira did not want to have a cub with him.

"Oh I never had to do this with Mufasa," I groaned while he continued to sing hoping he could not hear it, but nothing of course went past Scar now.

"What did you say?" he asked as he jumped toward me with his teeth bearing.

"Uh nothing," I said in a worried voice.

"You know the law; never ever mention that name in my presence. I AM THE KING!" He said making sure king was said clearly so I heard it. His voice was so strong though that it caused me to fly back and run into the wall. I was so used to it though that I quickly recovered and decided to humor him.

"Yes sire you are the king, Well I only mentioned it to illustrate the differences in your royal managerial approaches," I said nervously while Scar looked at me obviously annoyed. I could tell he was about to say how much of a smart alec I was when Banzai suddenly called out to Scar, no doubt Shenzi and Ed were not far behind.

"What is it this time?" Scar said as he turned toward the three hyenas.

"We got a bone to pick with you," said Banzai.

"Scar there's no food no water……." Shenzi began.

"Yeah its dinner time, and we ain't got no stinking entrees," said Banzai.

"It's the lionesses job to do the hunting," said Scar in whiny voice, I could tell there was no way he was going to hunt for any body, not even himself any time soon.

"But they won't go hunt," whined Banzai.

"Ohhhh, eat Zazu," he said pointing at me. I jumped at the sound of them eating me.

"Oh you wouldn't want me, I'd be so tough and gamey and ewwww," I said hoping they would buy it, Scar just laughed.

"Oh Zazu don't be ridiculous, all you need is a little garnish," said Scar. I just gulped while Banzai whispered something in Shenzi's ear, it sounded like they mentioned Mufasa and Scar of course did not miss that.

"What did you say?" asked Scar with a roar.

"I said uh…Kepasa," said Banzai with a smirk, he was a terrible liar yet Scar bought it.

"Good, now get out," said Scar angrily.

The three started walking out but Banzai still thought Scar would change his mind. "Yeah but we're still hungry," he said in a slightly nervous voice.

"OUT!" Growled Scar.

The three yelped and quickly disappeared out of the cave. Scar massaged his head in annoyance, even he was overwhelmed by the hyenas and there whining sometimes, but it was still not stopping him from letting them live in the pride lands.

"They really should hunt for themselves," Scar said in a low voice as he ambled over to me looking rather tired of the whole situation.

"I totally agree with you sire, the lionesses should not hunt for that many animals, they need their rest too," I said trying to be like a teachers pet of some sort.

"Shut up Zazu, I know you are just bluffing," I said Scar who then lay down beside my cage. It was normal for him to do this when he was down so I know he was going to start with the whining himself.

"I'm sorry sire but if I say anything else you try to hit me," I said as I rubbed my face which had been hit many times before.

Scar just sighed and looked toward the barren wasteland of the pridelands.

"Tell me Zazu, am I adored?" he asked.

I looked at him in shock; I had never heard him ask such a thing before and was not exactly sure what to say. "You mean with the lionesses or jut with Zira?" I asked

"All of them," said Scar.

"Er well if you remember correctly, Sarabi did try to plot against you and you can safely say that the other lionesses were going to help her as well so I should say only a few adore you," I said nervously, I knew I had to give him a truthful response.

"Then do you think Zira adores me?" asked Scar.

"I bet she does, but in truth I believe you are a little too rough with her. I saw you try to get at her today and you were a little hard with her," I said.

"Then what can I do to get her to give me an heir?" asked Scar who now sounded like a young child wanting to learn how to do something right.

"Uh you're asking the wrong person sire, you see I have never fallen in love, so I…." I began but Scar just growled.

"Just tell me Zazu before I feed you to Banzai," said Scar.

I sighed; it was not going to be easy to explain to him seeing as how I had never courted before so I was not totally sure on how that was done.

"Well sire, first of all you should not attack her so suddenly, why not be romantic with her first like you always do with her when you don't think about having cubs, just do what comes naturally," I said hoping that what I said would not make him angry.

"Hmm sounds reasonable, I'll try it but if that does not work, you better have a better idea for getting me an heir or there will be hell to pay," said Scar who showed his claws at me through the cage. I looked at them with a frightened face, I hoped my idea worked, the thought of being injured by Scar again was too much to bear.

"I understand sire," was the only words I could muster.

Scar said nothing but when out toward the cave entrance and stood there for quite a long time. I knew he was thinking about what to tell Zira, I hoped it would be romantic rather than the usual things about how wonderful he was as a king or talking about how black his mane was.

He disappeared a few minutes later and was gone for quite a long time. But when he returned, Zira was beside him and both gave each other very loving looks and I knew that Scar must have said something very romantic because Zira was closer to him than usual.

They then lay beside each other in their usual spot and both stared quietly at each other for quite a long time.

"You know, I have never told you how lovely your eyes look," said Scar.

"And you have the most lovely mane I have ever seen in a lion," said Zira.

Yes I know it was something they had always said to each other but this time it seemed to have more sympathy and more love. Of course this could mean another heir that would be raised by Scar but maybe the child would change later on and see the bad shape of the pride lands when he grew up and maybe usurp Scar. Maybe the child would be the hope my grandfather had told me in my dreams, it was a thought and it could happen.

I was so caught up in my thoughts though that I did not see Scar and Zira walk up to me until they were eye level.

"Looks like we are going to have to do something about Zazu, we will need our privacy," said Scar.

"Then let him out and let Nassor watch him like always," said Zira.

Scar let me out and led me to the front of the cave where we waited for Nassor who usually spent his days in the tree I used to live in; luckily he could not fit in my little home in the side since he would have probably ruined it to make it perfect for himself.

Nassor flew down when he spotted both of us and without a word, followed me while I flew toward a nearby anthill for food.

If you don't remember me saying, Nassor was a vulture, one of those birds who loved to eat dead things and no doubt ate Mufasa after he had died. His head was bald; no feather any where on it. It made him look quite ugly because it was a light pink with a few warts dotting his face. He had the face only a mother could love, yet I heard he had a mate. How his mate looked, I had no idea, he told me she lives somewhere else and comes to visit when she feels like it.

Nassor stood beside me while I pecked at the few ants that were brave enough to venture out. They were not very filling but at least I had something in my stomach, I was only allowed out once and once was never enough for me. I usually fell asleep hungry and worried whether or not I would get food by morning or if I would be fit to even go out for food. It was a dreary existence.

"Zazu," a voice called from behind me.

I turned around and saw Sarafina looking quite tired and distraught for some reason; she usually looked like this when Nala was off by herself sometimes, so I knew something happened to Nala. Of course Nassor spread his wings out and tried to chase her off, but Sarafina stood her ground and growled at him.

"I just want to ask him something, I have no plans on destroying the king," said Sarafina. Ever since the Tahir incident, I was not supposed to talk to any one unless Scar approved of it first. Hopefully Nassor would make an exception this time.

Nassor lowered his wings and glared at Sarafina. "Fine but only for five minutes, any longer and I will chase you away," he said.

"Fine by me," said Sarafina who then gave Nassor a wide berth and walked over to me.

"Are you alright?" I asked her.

"I'm fine but I am worried about Nala, I have not seen her in three days and I was wondering if you have seen her at all," she asked.

"I have not seen her at all, I hope the hyenas did not attack her," I said. The hyenas attacking Nala were something we have always feared, they always eyed her and licked their chops when she walked by.

"Oh I hope they did not either, maybe she left to find a better home, I hope that's the case, she deserves it," said Sarafina.

"Well if I do see her I will tell her to find you," I said.

"Thank you Zazu, I will leave now," said Sarafina who was then chased off by Nassor, I sighed and continued to eat a few more ants until no more came out of hill.

"I guess I am done," I sighed.

"Then back to the cave with you," said Nassor.

I was then escorted back to the cave where I quietly returned to the cage while Nassor shut it. Scar and Zira were now kissing each other and purring happily. I wondered if they had done their job and the new heir was to be born.

Apparently Scar had read my thoughts because a second later he walked over to me with a very big smirk on his face.

"Your advice was most helpful, you will live to see another day, thank you for the advice," said Scar who then walked back to Zira and continued to smother Zira with love.

I sighed and leaned against the wall. I was not tired but I had to think of a way to drown out the sounds Zira and Scar made. Luckily I amused myself by hitting rocks against the rib bones and by the time I was bored with that game, Scar and Zira had fallen asleep.

I hoped that they would have a child soon and hopefully that child would change everything one day. And life would be back the way it was.

A/N: Ew I suddenly feel so dirty writing that chapter. Hope you liked it though; it gets more interesting in the next chapter. Well I will update when I can again so have a great weekend and please review.