A/N: Ah yes, a rewrite that I've been looking forward to. Onward!
Disclaimer from RolePlayer48: The following project is a rewrite of one of my all time favorite Disney movies next to Robin Hood. That's The Lion King 1 1/2! Or "The Lion King 3: Hakuna Matata" as it's called in the UK where I live. This project is being made for the following reasons. One, the rewrite of the 1998 Rudolph movie has proven to be too stressful for me to continue and I'm continually worrying about negative reviews that might happen if he continued it at this time of year. Two, this project is in honour of both the 16th anniversary of The Lion King 1 1/2 and Nathan Lane's 64th birthday...even if I did miss both those days. Three, it's an idea I've had in the back of my mind for quite a while now after watching the Timon and Pumbaa episode "Once Upon A Timon" a few times. And four, well...since pretty much all of the Youtube channels that had uploaded all the Timon and Pumbaa TV show episodes in HD have been taken down for copyright as of now, I may as well do this project to help myself get over it. So, just like the Robin Hood rewrite from 2018 and the now scrapped Rudolph thing, this is all written entirely just for fun and shall be written the way we choose to write it. So once more, we politely ask you to refrain from posting any negative reviews as constructive criticism still isn't for everyone. And before anyone says anything, and I know I do say this quite a lot, although I'm mostly a fan of all things Timon and Pumbaa like this movie, their TV show and all the times they appeared on the House of Mouse, I must reassure everyone that I don't HATE the original Lion King movie or it's sequel despite it's...pretty dark and serious stuff. But I've always been more into the light-hearted comedy stuff from Disney movies and other cartoons instead. That's mostly why a lot of our stuff focuses on just Timon and Pumbaa. And now, without further ado, I dedicate this rewrite to Dede42, Drew Luczynski (as him and I starting to get along with each other a bit better), Brainyxbat (who also inspired me to rewrite this movie with her own rewrite of this movie that you should TOTALLY check out), and every other Timon and Pumbaa fan there is out there! Enjoy!
Update: Sorry for Dede42 and I both leaving this project on hold for so long. We have been under a LOT of stress lately. Why? Well, the first reason, obviously, is because of COVID-19, but there's another reason why we chose to put this project on hold for a while. And it's regarding the storyline for this rewrite. Unfortunately, it has proven to be IMPOSSIBLE to combine the life of the meerkats from "Once Upon A Timon" with the life of the meerkats from "The Lion King 1 1/2". And as much as it's going to pain me to say it, CalvinFujii, I appreciate the ideas you have sent us, but I don't think all of them can be used. Especially now that I'm changing everything with the meerkats back to how it was originally so that it's much more easier for me and Dede42 to write. Don't worry though. There are still a few ideas of yours I can consider using. And I will still throw in some other and more easier to write elements from "Once Upon A Timon" as well. And...I could throw in that extra verse about "Fearless Buzz" when we get to the "Digga Tunnah" song if you'd like. Just try to understand that this change we're making to what we were originally gonna go for is for the best. I know it's hard, but sometimes, that's just the way things go. So try not to be too disappointed in us or send us hate mail or anything. I promise we'll make it up to you and Wolf heart 22 somehow in later chapters. And again, just enjoy!
The Lion King 1 1/2 (A Late 16th Anniversary Rewrite): Chapter 1: Prologue
*Ah. An ordinary day in the Pride Lands. And on this fine day, Rafiki is in his trademark Tree Of Life doing one of his favorite things. And that's painting pictures of stuff that has happened over the years that have passed. Of course, he would've carried on painting pictures of stuff that has happened over the years if it weren't for a certain irritated looking Zazu swooping in to complain about a few things.*
(Oh yeah. One thing I forgot to mention to everyone. This rewrite of The Lion King 1 1/2 will be containing a few elements from the Timon and Pumbaa episode "Once Upon A Timon" that tells the story of Timon's past WAY differently from this film. This project is also mostly an experiment to see what it would be like if The Lion King 1 1/2 and Once Upon A Timon were combined together. I'm actually kinda surprised no one else thought of doing this.)
Zazu: Now, see here, Rafiki! I need more particulars on this...uh...Timon and Pumbaa duo. Simba's royal reputation is at stake! As you know, they have quite an influence on him. He still only eats bugs.
Rafiki: (not bothered at all in the slightest) So, why don't you talk to Timon and Pumbaa yourself?
Zazu: (groans) Oh, I tried. But when I requested a "Fill Out The Pride Lands" registration forum, they returned this! (Shows Rafiki the forum that has now been cut into a sign saying "Hakuna Matata")
Rafiki: (does his best to stifle a giggle fit)
Zazu: Ahem! And the data I HAVE managed to gather is minimal! For example, we all know why the warthog is an outcast what with his belching problems and all. But I have nothing here about the meerkat!
(One more thing I kinda need to get off my chest, yeah. Unfortunately, due to me not being a fan of toilet humor and stuff, I'm changing Pumbaa's...odor problem to a belching when nervous in crowds problem instead. I'm hoping nobody minds that.)
Rafiki: Ah! Why Timon was an outcast! Ho-ho-ho-ho! That is a story most interesting!
Zazu: (sarcastically) Oh, I'm certain it's a GRIPPING tale. BUT, (gets out a pile of paper) if you would be so kind as to fill out these official papers documenting the story, I would like to pick them up later. I've got important business with Simba. (Attempts to fly away only for Rafiki to block his way with his staff) OOF!
Rafiki: Now, why would I do something like that when I can SHOW you Timon's past was like instead?
Zazu: (confused) What? Whatever do you mean by that?
Rafiki: Just follow old Rafiki to the jungle. They have a brand new cinema that was build there just recently. Apparently, the story of Timon's past as well as a few other things have all been caught on tape. Shocking, I know. Now, come on! (Jumps out of his tree and begins walking towards the direction of the jungle)
Zazu: (begins flying after him) Hey! Slow down there, Rafiki! I still have no clue whatsoever what you're talking about! "Caught on tape"? A cinema?! In the JUNGLE?! What do you mean by all of that? Wait for me!
*Meanwhile in said cinema, on the big screen, The Lion King begins playing showing the sun rising into the sky while an obnoxiously loud singer just...sings quite a lot of untranslatable African words in the background.*
The Obnoxious Singer That Sings While Sun Rises: NAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANTS INGONYAMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA, BAGITHI BABA!
A Choir Joining In With The Song: Sithi uhhmm! Ingoyama, ingoyama.
Timon: (offscreen and imitating the singer's voice) WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT'S ON THE MENUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU?! It could be ceviche, it's stinky - ooh, it's Pumbaa-aah!
Pumbaa: (offscreen and tearing up) I gotta tell ya, Timon. That song really gets me right here!
Timon: (still offscreen sighing) Really brings back the memories, doesn't it, Pumbaa?
Pumbaa: (still offscreen and tearing up) Y-yeah!
Timon: (holds up a remote) Well, enough of that! (Presses a button that causes the film to start fast-forwarding)
Pumbaa: (confused at why Timon is doing this) Uh, Timon? What are you doing?
Timon: I'm fast-forwarding to the part where we come in.
Pumbaa: But...why?
Timon: (scoffs) Pfft! Come on. Do you HONESTLY expect me to sit through all that happens beforehand? It's just...well, too boring for my liking. And anyway, who would want to sit through the death of Mufasa?
Pumbaa: But you can't go out of order just like that! I-it's just not right!
Timon: (stops fast-forwarding) Au contraie, my porcine pal. (Mockingly shows Pumbaa the remote in his hand) I'VE got the remote! See?
Pumbaa: But Timon, everyone's gonna get so CONFUSED!
Timon: (not caring at all) And your point is?
Pumbaa: (grabs another remote that was hiding behind his back) We gotta go back to the beginning of the story. (Presses the button that starts rewinding the film all the way back to beginning)
Timon: Pumbaa, what are you? NUTS?! We're not even IN the beginning of the story! (Presses the fast-forward button again)
Pumbaa: Yes, we were! The whole time! (Presses the rewind button again)
Timon: (struggling to win the argument) W-well...yeah, but THEY don't know any of that! (Presses fast-forward again)
Pumbaa: Well, in that case, why don't we just tell everyone OUR story? (Presses the pause button on a very scary close-up of the three hyenas)
Timon and Pumbaa: (jump in fright) AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! (cower under their seats)
Timon: (comes out from hiding) Hey, that's it! Pumbaa, you've just given me a really GREAT idea!
Pumbaa: (confused) I did?
Timon: Yeah. What if, hear me out, we tell everyone OUR story?
Pumbaa: (not even caring that Timon just stole his own idea) Ooh! I like the sound of that!
Timon: After all, this story REVOLVES around us! As a matter of fact, I hardly think there'd even BE a story if it weren't for us! So, let's take everyone on a little backstage tour. We'll take 'em behind the scenes for a revealing and intimate look at the story within the story!
Pumbaa: Good thinking, Timon! 'Cause what THEY don't know is how we really WERE there even though they didn't even KNOW we were there, you know?
Timon: Couldn't have said it any better myself. For that matter, I doubt I'd even SAY such a thing like that myself. (Presses the rewind button once more)
Pumbaa: So, does this mean that we're going back to the beginning?
Timon: (begins acting a bit melodramatic) Oh no, Pumbaa. No. In order for everyone to know the FULL story, then we'll simply just have to go far back. WAY far back...to BEFORE the beginning. (The lights fade to black)
*Then, the title of this movie/rewrite shows up on the screen in BIG writing saying "The Lion King 1 1/2". And then the title disappears as the screen cracks to reveal Pride Rock in broad daylight.*
A/N: And this chapter comes to an end. I can't wait for the next installment! Bye for now! R&R everyone!