Chapter 5: Act I Scene III A Monkey's Uncle

Scar was lying down on her side, facing the audience and in the side of a rock. Simba then came walking in and went over to her.

"Hey, Auntie Scar, guess what?" Simba exclaimed.

"I despise guessing games," Scar told him.

"I'm going to be king of Pride Rock some day," Simba announced proudly.

"O, goodie," Scar said sarcastically. Diana raised her eyebrow.

"Yeah, Dad, showed me the whole kingdom and I'm going to rule it all," Simba declared. He then chuckled.

"Yes, well, forgive me for not leaping for joy," Scar said dryly. "Bad back you know." Simba then walked up behind him and put his front two paws on Scar's side.

"Auntie Scar, when I'm king what will you be?" Simba asked.

"A monkey's uncle," Scar responded. Flash, Hawkgirl, Wonder Woman and Superman laughed. Batman and Green Lantern chuckled.

"Wait you know…" Batman began.

"Yeah," Wonder Woman told him. "Flash told me." Simba was confused.

"But you're my aunt not my uncle," Simba told her. That got even more laughter from the audience.

"I'm aware," Scar said annoyed.

"You're weird, you know that?" Simba said. He then got off her and walked in front of her. Scar then sat up.

"So, your father showed you ALL of the kingdom?" Scar asked.

"Yeah," Simba said.

"But did he show you the spot off the northern border?" Scar asked.

"No," Simba admitted. "He said I can't go there."

"And he's absolutely right," Scar told him in hidden fake concern. "It's far too dangerous, only the bravest lion go there."

"Well, I'm brave," Simba said puffing up. "What's out there?"

"Sorry, Simba but I can't tell," Scar said.

"Why not!" Simba demanded.

"Simba, I'm only looking after the well being of my favorite nephew," Scar replied in clear fake concern. He then rubbed Simba's head.

"Auntie Scar, I'm your only nephew," Simba reminded.

"That's why I should be all the more protective," Scar explained. "An elephant graveyard is no place for a young prince. Oops!" Simba's face light-up.

"She SO did that on purpose," Diana whispered.

"What gave it away?" Batman responded.

"The fake concern," Diana told him.

"Oh, no I've said too much!" Scar said in fake drama. "Well, you would have found out sooner or later I suppose. Being the clever cub you are." Scar the pulled Simba in. "Listen, promise me this. Promise me you'll NEVER go to visit that dreadful place."

"No problem," Simba told her.

"Now that's a good boy!" Scar responded. She let the cub go and he ran to stage right. "Now run along and have fun. Oh, and Simba." He turned around. "Remember it's our little secret." Simba nodded and then ran off stage. Scar then gave a wicked smile.