Hello everyone! I'm back than ever! It is time for me to come out of hiding. I've already watched Amphibia on Disney Plus and I have a brilliant idea. Two months ago, I've come up with the ideas that I've already explain to my friends on Tumblr and I submitted my fan story on DeviantArt. I'm gonna upload a few chapters right now so I can catch up with this. Without further a do...please enjoy.


Animorphia

Chapter 1: Kumbaka Celebration

There was a dawn when the sun goes up over savanna. The giraffes were drinking water until there was a wind blowing leafves getting the giraffes attention. They looked up knowing that it's time and moving on. The herd of elephants are marching through savanna knowing that it's time. The monkeys are jumping all over the trees knowing that it's time. Every animals of savanna are heading to their destination knowing that it's time. That's when the animals are heading to the Pride Rock, home to the Lion Prides where once ruled the Pride Lands.

All of the animals are gathering up in front of the Pride Rock from big to small. Predator and Prey. Mammals and Birds. Reptiles and Amphibians. The Pride Landers are waiting for an announcement, until there's a wise mandrill with a stick standing at the edge of the Pride Rock.

In the back there are group of lions, both male and female along with three cubs. Two male lions are both light and dark. One that has red man and yellow fur and the other has black mane and brown fur with a scar on his face. Two lioness are standing between two lions and there are two female cubs and one male cub. There are some group of lioness standing with the animals. They are waiting for the mandrill's announcement.

"Royal Family! Lion Guard! Herds of the Pride Lands! Welcome to the great Kumbuka celebration!" The mandrill spoken out loud as the animals are cheering. Then the mandrill started to sing.

Today is the day we celebrate

Our most wondrous victory

Let everyone participate

From Pride Rock to the tallest tree

He fought bravely for freedom

He returned to make things right

So every time that you see him

You can shout with delight for

Good King Simba!

Takes care of everything!

Good King Simba!

The true and rightful King!

Good King Simba!

Hail, hail, hail to the King

Hail, hail, hail to the King

Hail, hail, hail to the King

Hail, hail, hail to the King!

The music stops as the mandrill allowed Simba to roar, but then they heard a shout.

"WAIT!"

Simba looked over to his left to see what's going on. Even the animals are looking at what are they are seeing. Then they see two mammals, the smaller one was a meerkat with red hair riding on a warthog with a huge tusk as they ran towards to the Pride Rock. Once they climbed up, they stood next their friends as they took a breath.

"Timon? Pumbaa? What are you two doing running so late?" asked Simba.

"Sorry Simba. We had to make sure there aren't any scorpions to come and sting you." said Timon panting.

Simba shook his head. "Guys, we've talked about this. We have the Lion Guard on patrol. They can handle that."

"Oh, right. I forgot about that." said Timon in embarrassing.

Pumbaa looked at the mandrill and quickly said hello.

"Oh, good morning, Rafiki!" said Pumbaa

"Good morning, Pumbaa. Timon." replied Rafiki "If you don't mind?"

"Oh, okay. Please continue." said Pumbaa as they step back.

Simba walked over to the edge of the Pride Rock and roared up in the sky. The animals are cheering. The elephants are trumpeting. The monkeys are screeching. The cheetahs are roaring. Simba stopped roaring and looked at his family smiling. He walked over to nuzzling his queen, Nala. Both lions are Kiara and Kovu nuzzling their own cubs. Then they heard Timon speaking.

"Alright fellas. Smile for the camera."

Timon is holding on the camera to take picture. Once the camera snap, a photo just came out and looked at it to see it's perfect. He looked at the photo of Simba, Nala, Kiara, and Kovu smiling.

"Perfect! Just like the way it is."

"Happy Kumbaka Celebration!" shouted Pumbaa happily.

"Thanks guys. I can never forget this day when I had to reclaim the throne and defeated Scar. I couldn't have done it without you guys." said Simba as he gave Timon and Pumbaa a big warm hug.

"Aw, thanks Simba." said Timon

"And friends stick together until the end." said Pumbaa

They stopped hugging and smiling at each other. And then Nala is asking them. "That's so sweet, but uh… what's that your holding?"

"Oh, camera." replied Timon "It's where we take pictures at every animals of the Pride Lands"

"And around the world!" Pumbaa added.

"Oh, I did not know that." Said Nala.

Suddenly, a hornbill has landed between Simba and Nala as he looked at them. "Yes, it is indeed impressive, but this camera has been made by humans where they took pictures of every animals of savanna including us. However, some people could be very dangerous."

"Zazu's right, things could be dangerous. But not all humans are bad. I remember how I taught you two about the true meaning in the circle of life. Every human from around the world are doing their task to protect all of the animals and the environment." said Simba.

"I remember what you taught us. Hey Timon, remember the time that we wanted help the people whose been studying us?" Pumbaa asked.

"Oh yeah, I remember that. It's a really good thing that we did the right thing."

"When?" asked Zazu.

"For over 16 years and we earned an award of Safety Smarts."

Timon held out an award of "Wild About Safety" with him and Pumbaa as a mascot.

"And that is the best way to do is you gotta get Safety Smarts." said Pumbaa.

"Yes, I see." said Zazu.

"Well, time to leave you two lovebirds some privacy along with soon to be king and queen of the Pride Lands." said Timon as Kiara giggled while Kovu chuckled. Timon jumped on Pumbaa's back. "C'mon Pumbaa, let's put the photo in our album".

"You got it, Timon." Pumbaa replied as they climbed down from the Pride Rock and ran off. The Prides of Lions, Rafiki, and Zazu all staring at them running off.

"Simba, since when did Timon and Pumbaa get the award?" Nala asked.

"It's a long story." replied Simba.

"As far as I concerned, they should be more careful. It's a dangerous world out there for animals." said Zazu as he concerns.

"I hope they don't get into trouble".


After the ceremony, the animals went back to their habitats and so does Timon and Pumbaa. They're walking in the middle of savanna as he looked the photo.

"Can you believe it, Pumbaa. It's been like 16 years since we travel around the world and have all the bugs we can eat." said Timon.

"And we celebrated last year to honor the circle of life. Remember the time that we first travel to a paradise?" asked Pumbaa

"Pumbaa, we've been talking about this like last year. Remember?"

"Oh, well at least we shared our good memories."

"Me too buddy. Me too."

Later on, Timon and Pumbaa arrived at the Hakuna Matata Falls where waterfall is running with lots of trees and bushes. They have entered the big tree where they fit in through the hole. In indoors, there are lot of human stuff where they bought back some souvenirs like wooden plates and bowls on the rock as table, warm bed and blankets, treasure chest, and some books on a smaller bookshelf. Timon jumped off of Pumbaa's back and pulled out an album as he slides the photo in an empty space.

He looked at the photo smiling. He is really grateful for helping Simba taking back the throne from and defeated Scar and the hyenas. He also remembered when he and Pumbaa were there along with Nala and the other lioness to fight back against the hyenas. Pumbaa looked over the album and smiled.

"Good memories, huh?" asked Pumbaa.

"Yeah, it sure was. We made a whole lot of friends and enemies." replied Timon.

He took one last look at the pictures and he closes the album. He put it back in the bookshelf and went outside as they exited through the tree hole. Timon brought his lemonade juice and sit on a hammock by the pond. Pumbaa sit next Timon thinking about that he should be asking him.

"Hey Timon." said Pumbaa.

"Yes." Replied Timon.

"Can I say something crazy?" asked Pumbaa.

"Sure, I love crazy."

"Okay, I've been thinking. Do you think some humans are dangerous out there? I know what Zazu said about humans that we encounter."

"Pumbaa, of course there some bad people out there like supervillain's or evil organizations. Besides, we should let some superheroes do the job. It's not like what happened last."


(Flashback Starts)

Timon and Pumbaa are at the bus stop when they are waiting for the bus. As soon as the city bus arrives, the door is open. Timon and Pumbaa are about to enter, but the bus driver stops them by holding out his hand.

"Sorry, no animals allowed on that bus".

The door closes and the city bus left leaving them stranded. Later, they went inside at the cinema, but unfortunately the door opens as they got kicked out of the cinema by a manager.

"Hey, beat it! No pets allowed!"

The door slammed while Timon and Pumbaa are getting dizzy. Timon and Pumbaa are strolling through the park and heard a cat meowing. They looked up at the tree and see a cat. Timon climbed up the tree and attempted to reach out for the cat.

"Here kitty, kitty, kitty…." Said Timon as he reached, but the cat jumped and attack him.

They both fell off the tree and hit the ground. Timon screamed as he tried get the cat off of him, but the cat refuse to let got as it screeched. Later on, the dog was chewing on its bone until Timon arrived. He picked up a stick and tapped on its head. He throws a stick and pointing his finger to go get it, but the dog started growl at him for disturbing him. We see Pumbaa looking at Timon running away screaming as he was chased by an angry dog as it barks.

(Flashback ends)


"Oh, I forgot about that one." said Pumbaa.

"Really? Does an alien invasion mean anything to you?" Asked Timon as he raised his voice.

"Well, we were experimented."

"The curse of the mummy?"

"He's already dead."

"Dinosaurs?!"

"We never spoke about this since we were stuck on the island."

"So what do you want us to do then? Go back out there and see the world again so we can butt kicked or got thrown out?" Timon asked as he sit up and drink his lemonade.

Pumbaa frowned, but decided not to bring up any more incidents.

"It's not like that, Timon. What I'm trying to say is…."

"Like what, use magical potion that can turned us into humans?" Timon asked with his left eyebrow raised. Then suddenly, a lightbulb came with a ding. An idea came into Timon's mind.

"Wait, I got it. What if we turned ourselves into humans?" Timon asked.

"What? What are you talking about?" Pumbaa asked concern.

"Don't you see, Pumbaa. What if we don't have to get kicked out when we were animals? What if we can find something that can turn us from animals into humans?" Timon asked as he got off the hammock and tossed away his lemonade.

"But Timon, it only works in the movies or fairytale."

"Who said anything about the movies? I mean, come on. How hard can it be?"

"Don't you like being a meerkat? I know most people don't like us around in public."

"Pfft, of course people like us. We do have a lot of fans out there whenever we go back to the theme park. We took many pictures and signing autographs. They also listen to our beloved musical performance."

"I see you have a point."

Suddenly, Rafiki shows up by hanging upside down jump scared at Timon.

"So, you two wanted to be humans eh?" Rafiki asked curiously.

"Rafiki?! How long have you been here?!" Timon asked surprisingly.

"Eh, I've heard enough. Now the question is what are two up to? Hmm?"

"Well, you see…. Pumbaa and I have been talking about our previous encounter with the humans. Some were good. Some were bad. I was thinking if we can turn ourselves into humans so that we won't get kicked out."

Rafiki grinned as he landed on the ground with his stick.

"Ah, so you do want to be a human. Now where did I hear this before? Fairytales maybe?"

"It's just like I said. It only works in the movies." Pumbaa replied.

"Ah ah, you may think it only works in the movies? Well, I think not. C'mon! This way."

Rafiki walked passed through Timon and Pumbaa leaving them in confusion.

"Hey, where are we going?" Timon asked.

"Come! You'll follow old Rafiki back to the Pride Rock, but first we must speak to King Simba. He has to know about this. C'mon!" Rafiki replied as he waved them over to follow him. Timon and Pumbaa looked at each other in confused.

"He wanted us to follow him back to the Pride Rock that we just got back? Timon asked.

"Well it was your idea, remember?" said Pumbaa as he reminded him.

"Touché"

Timon and Pumbaa started to follow Rafiki as they headed back to Pride Rock.


It won't take long until they reached their destination and once they reached up to the Pride Rock, Simba and Nala were there by the time Rafiki, Timon, and Pumbaa are here. They're having a conversation when Timon already explained to them about the humans. Simba was concerned at first, but he was far more confused about Timon's crazy ideas.

"So let me rephrase that? You two wanted to become humans and not get kicked out for some good reasons?" Simba asked skeptical with his eyebrows raising.

"Yes, that's true, but if it's impossible." Timon replied.

"No offense, but don't you think that's really dangerous? I mean… how is it possible for animals to turn into humans? It's all a myth."

"Well, that's the thing. I don't know how to figured it out where we can find or looked for clues."

"Is there anything we can do?" Pumbaa asked.

"(sigh) Sorry guys, there's nothing I can do" replied Simba.

"But what about Rafiki? He knows everything about the legends and myths." Timon commented.

"Oh, there is one way to solve your problem. Perhaps we should speak to Mufasa. Maybe he knows about the legend". said Rafiki.

"Are you sure about this?" Nala asked first.

"If that's the way, then yes." Rafiki replied back. Simba and Nala exchanged their looks. Simba step up and looked up in the sky and spoken out loud.

"Father? It's Simba. I would like talk to you."

Simba is waiting for response. And then, they were lights shining out from the clouds and it shows a spirit form of Mufasa. They looked up at the sky and looked him. Mufasa looked at Simba smiling.

"Yes Simba, I'm always here for you." Said Mufasa warmly.

"Father, do you remember my friends, Timon and Pumbaa, the one they've found me and raised me?"

"Yes, I remember them." Mufasa replied as he looked at Simba's closets friends. "Timon and Pumbaa, was it?"

"Yes, your highness, it's uh…. an honor to speak with you." Said Timon nervously as he and Pumbaa bow to the great king of the past.

"At your service, my liege." Pumbaa added.

"The honor is mine. Now what is it that you like to tell me?" Mufasa asked. Timon and Pumbaa are standing up and looked at Mufasa.

"Well, you see…. there's something that you might heard of." Timon replied.

"Do you know anything about the legends where animals can turn into humans?" Pumbaa asked.

Mufasa recalled when he heard about the legends.

"Hmm, humans? Yes, I do know about the legends." Mufasa replied. They couldn't believe Mufasa knows about the humans.

"You do?!" Pumbaa asked excitedly.

"Of course, my ancestors told me about the legends. It all happens long ago in the era of the Ice Age, there was a man who has been chosen by the The Great Spirits were believed that he has bad behavior and turned him into a bear for his punishment because he had killed a bear that was harmless. However, in order to become human again he must travel to the mountain until he will learned to create more love and care for the others. Until then, he has already forgiven." Mufasa explained that he told them about the legends of the Great Spirit.

"Wow, can spirits do all that?" Timon asked.

"Yes, but if it's impossible. There was an ancient temple deep in the jungle where most humans praise the Great Spirits as the gods thus turning humans into animals and animals into humans. For centuries, most animals went extinct for global warming or huge sacrifice meaning that they will join with the Great Spirits. Most humans will have transformed into animal spirits if they died." Mufasa replied to Timon.

"How are we going to the find the temple?" Pumbaa asked.

"You will go north to the jungle far away from the Pride Lands. Once you reached your destination, you must take your challenge to prove that you are worthy." Mufasa replied to Pumbaa.

"Great! Are there any maps that we need for direction?" Timon asked grinning.

"That won't be unnecessary, but I will guide you to an ancient temple." Mufasa replied with a chuckled. Wind blows with leaves and dandelion passing through to the north where it's heading.

"Okay, the wind it is. Thank you so much for this, your majesty." Said Timon as he thanked Mufasa.

"Anytime my friend, anytime." Said Mufasa as he began to fade away back into clouds. Simba, Nala, and Rafiki looked at Timon and Pumbaa with exchange look.

"Well, I admitted. The legends are real." Said Simba.

"So what now?" Pumbaa asked.

"You know, I think it's time we should head to the temple and solve the mystery." Timon answered.

"If you say so."

"Wait, before you guys go, there's something that I need to tell you first." Said Simba as he looked at his friends. "If you two turned into humans, will you stop by for a visit before you go?

"Don't worry, Simba, we'll be back before we head out on our newest adventure." Timon replied.

"If all else fail, we can stick around here for a while." Pumbaa added.

"Alright, but you two be careful." said Simba.

"Good luck, you two." Nala added.

"Yes, good luck and remember, don't let anyone followed you. It is a very little secret." Rafiki commented.

"I won't. Our lips have been sealed." said Timon as he jumped on Pumbaa.

"C'mon Pumbaa, let's move out."

"Ancient temple here we come!"

Pumbaa start running as they climbed down from the Pride Rock and heading straight to the north. Simba, Nala, and Rafiki watched them running off to the north. Nala give them an exchange look.

"Do you think they're gonna make it?" Nala asked.

"They'll be alright. You'll learn to love them." Simba replied. He looked at the sky with the wind blows heading to the north. Simba hoped that Timon and Pumbaa are going to the right direction.


And they're off to the ancient temple beneath the jungle. I thought I can come up with the idea when it takes place in 2011. Hope enjoy the first chapter.

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