Animorphia
Chapter 50: Animals Unite
15 Hours Later
It was the next day since they left Taiwan to take flight to Africa. Marcy and Eddie said goodbye to their grandparents as they promised to see each other again. They'll come over to L.A. once the clan has been defeated. Marcy's adoptive family will look after them as long as they stay together.
After the three of them transform themselves back into humans, they had asked Joe one more favor to take them to Africa where the lost city is and then he gladly accept to help them out once more. It only takes a few hours when it's nighttime as the family fell asleep so that they can some good energy.
And when it's morning, they have landed at the airport where Timon and Pumbaa used park their jeep and took Tatiana and their kids with them to go on their quest. They're both in the front seat where Pumbaa drives. Tatiana is sitting in the back with the kids that already changed their clothes.
Marcy is wearing her grey t-shirt with white long sleeve shirt underneath, blue jeans, white socks, and blue tennis shoes. Eddie is wearing his black t-shirt underneath brown buttoned up short sleeve shirt, skinny jeans, white long socks, and his green sneakers that he used to wear.
It's gonna be a long journey to the lost city in the jungle by taking their jeep with them after they left the airport. Joe has to stay behind to watch over the plane, but then he saw something that the red dot just blinked before he took it off. The way he looked at is some sort of this device, but he just shrugged and toss it out.
Later on, they drove all the way up to the north as they ventured through the savannah in the Pride Lands. Tatiana remembers this place since she has read those stories or watching the movie from her own world. As for Eddie, he has never been to this place before. He looked out the view to see some herd of wildebeests grazing the grass.
Marcy took her phone to do selfie with her brother to share her memory. Eddie loves to see Marcy smiling. At last, they have finally arrived at the Pride Rock. They parked their vehicle and climbed out Eddie looks around where the story takes place in.
"So, this is where you lived, huh?" Eddie asked.
"Yep, Timon and I used to visit here very often." Pumbaa answered.
"And originally, we babysit Kiara when she was a cub until she gets older." Timon added.
"I can see that." said Eddie.
"Oh, you want to know something's crazy? Two of The Lion King's story were based off "Hamlet" and "Romeo & Juliet", except for that version was very family-friendly entertainment." said Marcy.
"Really? I've heard those stories before." Eddie chuckled.
"Yeah, but the original stories have tragic endings." Timon remarked.
"So, why are here again?" Tatiana asked.
"If we're going to win the battle, we need some reinforcements. That's why we need Simba's help." Pumbaa explained.
"But before we begin, we need to revert ourselves into animals." Timon suggested.
Pumbaa and Tatiana nodded as they all magically revert themselves back into animals like around three seconds before any animals noticed, except for his most trusted friends. Just then, Zazu flew in when he arrives.
"Hello, down there!" Zazu greeted.
They all looked up at Zazu smiling after he landed by the rock. Marcy, Timon, and Pumbaa were so happy to see them, but Eddie was full of quite surprises.
"Hey, Zazu! Long time, no see." said Timon smiling.
"Same as always." replied Zazu before he took a glance at Tatiana first. "Oh, hello."
"Hello, Zazu. I'm Tatiana, his girlfriend. I used to be in prequels, but it's a long story." said Tatiana.
"Ah, a pleasure to meet you. And you are?" Zazu noticed at Eddie that's been standing.
"Oh, this is Eddie, my older brother." Marcy chimed.
"What's up?" Eddie greeted.
Zazu blinked his eye twice.
"Charmed. So, what brings you all here?" Zazu asked kindly.
"Is Simba here? We got a big situation." Timon ask for a huge favor.
"Oh, he just got back right about now." Zazu answered.
"When?" Pumbaa asked.
"Now."
"Guys?"
They turned their heads right, where Simba and Nala have approach. Marcy formed her smile while Eddie was looked quite surprised. Timon and Pumbaa spread their grins when they took noticed.
"Simba and Nala are here! Hello, your majesty. We came here just a little visit to see you guys." Timon chimed.
It all went silence in five seconds when both king and queen raised their raised their eyebrows awkwardly before Timon broke the silence.
"Oh, let me introduce you to my girlfriend and Marcy's older brother. Tatiana and Eddie, Simba and Nala. Simba and Nala, Tatiana and Eddie."
"Uh, hi." Eddie nervously waved.
"Wait, you have a son?" Nala asked.
"Were you married?" Simba asked.
"What? No! We're not married yet!" Timon exclaimed.
"Look, we need your help. The entire world is at stake and were all in grave danger." Pumbaa added.
"What's going on?" Simba asked.
Timon and Pumbaa took their glance at their kids with their concerned looks. The entire savannah needs to know what is going in this planet. There's no turning back if they're telling the truth.
"(sigh) Would it be alright if we could tell the whole savannah the truth?" Timon asked kindly.
Simba and Zazu looked each other before they nodded.
"Zazu?" Simba asked.
"Yes, of course. I'll gather many animals as we can."
Zazu flew off to gather all other animals. Simba looked at his friends. He started to concerned about them since they got here. He knew when there's trouble. He could the looks on their worries face.
"Tell me everything." said Simba
It won't be that long when all of the animal has arrived at the Mizimu Grove. What Zazu have gathered each animal such as elephants, giraffes, zebras, hippos, rhinoceros, crocodiles, baboons, ostriches, cheetahs, and antelopes are all in front of Simba and Nala.
Timon and Pumbaa have already explained everything to them, but they felt nervous when the animals took noticed that the human kids were right next to those two. Rafiki was also there to support them.
"Is that everyone?" Simba asked.
"Yes, that's everyone." replied Zazu.
Simba nodded before he makes an announcement.
"Thank you for all coming here today. My closest friends have something to say, but please, no comments when they're done. Thank you."
He moves aside when Timon and Pumbaa steps up. He could see familiar faces such as Makuu, Ma Tembo, Thurston, Twigi, and Basi. The meerkat gulped nervously, but Tatiana is holding her hand to his hand. Hel felt a bit calm as the princess of the meerkat colony will always be there to support. She nodded to him before Timon made an announcement.
"Uh, hi everybody. I know it's sounds a little crazy, but uh... we got a little situation here. You see... those two kids here are in danger and they need your help. They were taken by some bad guys known as the clan and they wanted the information where the lost city is. "
The Pride Landers were mummering at first before Timon continues.
"After we rescue them while we got away quickly, we have learned that these gemstones were created by humans, many years ago. To share their gifts with the great spirit so that they can themselves into animals."
"Impossible. There's no way that humans can turn into animals." said Bapu the antelope.
"I agree. It was only just a myth." Thurston agrees.
"Don't believe me? Fine. I'll show it to you then." Timon reach his necklace.
Pumbaa knew exactly what his best friend is going to do. He looked at his girlfriend with his serious look, but softly before she nodded. Then they looked back at Pumbaa when it's time. Pumbaa reach his front hooves to touch his necklace.
Marcy and Eddie knew that their adoptive family will takes the risks. Simba and Nala hope that their friends are doing what's right. Whatever it takes. When the glowing lights surrounds their bodies as the light goes bright, revert themselves into humans right in front of the animals.
Once the brightness went down, all of the Pride Landers were shock and awe. Makuu dropped his jaw wide open. Thurston began to faint. Three of the baboons are doing hear no evil, see no evil, and speak no evil. Now they started to wonder what have they've been doing all these years when Timon continue his speech.
"I know what you're thinking, but what you see is real. Pumbaa and I have found the lost city in the jungle, eight years ago. We wanted to try new thing since some humans has been studying us for many years. When we move to Los Angeles, there was this girl that you have met."
Marcy steps while holding her brother's hand as they by their adopted father's side when Timon continues.
"You remember Marcy, right? Good, she was once an orphan until we adopted her. We both knew what she really needs the most. Her family. We've raised her and treated her like a daughter. She lost her parents when she was a baby."
They can hear them muttering as they felt sympathy at the human girl.
"Oh, my goodness." Ma Tembo mumbled softly.
"And that's not all, her brother was separated to live with his grandparents. His name is Eddie. He's been waiting for years to come until he gets older. Then eight years later, he came all the way to L.A. to see his sister again. Now we all know the reasons why their family is in danger all because those clans will stop at nothing to get their hands on the gemstones."
Eddie unzips his backpack to show the chest to the animals while Timon continue his speech.
"If they get their hands on their gemstones, it would mean to conquer the world and wipe out the people that we cared about. But if we're going to stop them, we have to work together as a team. As a friend, I'm not forcing for you to join us, but I'm asking a favor. Will you help us? For the sake of the animal kingdom?"
The animals were muttering at each other for their decision. Timon knew that all animals have some issues with humans. He was afraid that they were going to say no, but then he heard Ma Tembo talking to them.
"I'll go."
The man in disguise quickly perks up. Thurston bolted up after regain his conscious. The elephants were shocked that Ma Tembo volunteer.
"I'll do whatever it takes to protect my members of the elephants."
"I have to agree. I'll protect my floats to keep our home safe." Basi agrees.
"What you told me is true, then I will help you. This is the crocodile way." said Makuu.
Timon couldn't believe it's happening. All of the animals in the Pride Lands are standing up with them. He started to form his smile. He looked at his girlfriend with her proud look as they make an embrace. Marcy and Eddie fist their bumps smiling.
Pumbaa nodded gently. Simba and Nala were so glad that they're going to help them. Rafiki nodded and felt so proud of them. Timon let go of his embrace and see the Pride Landers are ready to put up the fight.
"Then it's settled. Who's ready to kick some outsiders' butt!"
They replied with cheered by trumpeting, growling, and snorting. Rafiki raise his sticks to prepare for battle.
"It is time!"
At long last, the Pride Landers has joined forces with Timon and his family as they journey to the northwest as they all ran together, but sometimes they have to slow down to catch their breath and keep walking. Zazu flew ahead to guide them. Simba and Nala are leading them to their destination.
Timon, Pumbaa, and Tatiana were already reverted themselves back into mammals before they left off as both meerkats are riding on Pumbaa's back. Makuu and his crocodile floats are having their hard time to catch up, but they have no time to rest.
Both Marcy and Eddie are allowed to ride on Ma Tembo's back, so that it would be easier that they won't get exhausted. The youngest member of the elephant, Mtoto who looks much a bit like a young adult with his trunk's length. He reaches his trunk to give Marcy a high five as the girl giggles.
It only takes then three hours to reach their destinations until they have finally arrived at the jungle. Marcy and Eddie got off from Ma Tembo as they walk through the jungle by foot. Timon jumped off of Pumbaa to smell on the ground as he picked up a beetle. He sniffs at the beetle and then he ate it. He points his finger for the direction as they were followed by the rest of the animals.
Zazu is resting on Simba for short instance. Marcy is carrying her notebook to write down her surroundings in the jungle. She was quite fascinating about this place, but she felt Eddie tapped her shoulder to see that the large tree fell down that came to a dead end.
The Pride Landers came to a halt. Timon and Pumbaa remembers when they first came here long ago. As he recalled correctly, he raises his hands up to rotate his turn until he moves right and go walk straight towards. Then they proceed to followed the meerkat.
For once they have finally arrived when they come out from the forest, Timon stop first for what he has saw. Then all of his friends and family stood behind them as they all go ooh's and ah's at the lost city.
"Well, here we are. The lost city in the jungle!" Pumbaa announced.
They heard some muttering and commenting.
"Wow!" said Marcy stunning.
"So, it is true. It does exist." said Simba.
"Is this the lost city where the humans used to live here?" Nala asked.
"Hmm. I know more a lot this story, but this is where we discovered." said Rafiki.
Eddie took his phone to look at the time. It's still daytime in noon. It's perfect.
"Looks like we're all here. So, now what?" Bapu asked.
"Hmm... I may be the brain in the outfit, but my daughter knows." replied Timon.
"Me?" Marcy asked surprised.
"Well, what's the plan, kid?"
Marcy has never been asked about the plan, but when she felt touched, she formed her smirked when it's time for the game plan.
"Alright, here's what were gonna do."
Back at the airport, a huge airplane has landed in the airfield until it slows down when the engine was shut off. When the cargo plane opens, there are four jeeps that carries men as they drove out from the plane.
And by then, both Xuan and his master, Shen has stepped out from the plane. They walk towards to the helicopter with their men accompanied them. There are two mercenary pilots that Xuan has hired them to fly their chopper.
Once they have entered, the helicopter was lift off and flew out heading north with four jeeps drove fast. Nobody took notice when the safari rangers were suspicious about their presence. One of them went to report the authorities when something is not right.
"Get me some federal agents."
We looked to the inside of the helicopter where Xuan sitting across to Shen right between his men to have their conversation. They were carrying swords with them just to enough to kill for those who gets in their way.
"You have done well, Xuan. After thousands of years being trapped in a frozen wasteland, I will get the gemstones at long last." said Shen.
"Thank you, master. Once we get those gemstones, China will be ours. And then the world." replied Xuan.
"For a moment I thought that I had recruit the wrong person, but you came to me to get your revenge for what this boy has done to you."
"Yes, if I ever see him again and his little sister, I will have my revenge."
"Save your energy, you still have time. We both know that they traveled alone with their family."
"Adoptive parents? There's no way that they can beat us." Xuan scoff.
"Yes, let's no forget what happens if anyone gets in our way. Like the shoe manager who have failed to deliver the money to us. He was sentence to death... by beheaded." Shen reminded him.
Xuan knew what Shen has met. He was told that if he fails, he will have the same fate with that idiot drunk man. Too bad, he had to knock out that ex student who was expelled from school.
"I understand. I will correct my mistake." said Xuan.
"Good. The boy is yours, but the girl... is mine." replied Shen coldly.
Looks like the battle has only begun. A battle between animals and corrupted men. Stay tuned for the next chapter!
Amphibia and The Lion King (c) Disney
