A/N I'd like to thank LionFlower, TRON0602, thingsareweird, Blair93, and gary2000 for reviewing ch 4. Here's ch 5 for ya and as usual see ch 1 for disclaimer. BTW I don't own Usafi either. She's also TRON0602's property. Also Jasiri is my property and she's not to be used without my permission same goes with any other OC except for Kali and Usafi. Anyways enjoy ch 5.
Ch 5 Finding Kali
Two months later things were not going well for Taka. He had tried to search for his nephew but to no avail. He had gone to the Sunshine Lands Pride in search of Recko but she had left along with Kali. When Taka had inquired more from Queen Safi all he got was a slap to the face which had left a nasty scar on his right eye. And his relationship with Ahadi had gone downhill as well. The golden King had been furious with his youngest son for trying to find Kali and as a result he tries to banish Taka from the Pride. But luckily Uru wouldn't allow it and Taka was allowed to stay. Taka then decided he would go by Scar to further defy his father by ridding himself of the name Ahadi had given him. On this particular day Scar was brooding in his hidey hole when a small bird flew by and informed the brown Prince that his hyena friends, Shenzi, Banazi and Ed wanted to see him because they had information for him. So Scar went to the Outlands to find out exactly what they wanted.
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A few minutes later Scar was in the Outlands and approached the triplets. "Well," Scar said impatiently. "What is it that you want?"
"Well hello to you too," Shenzi grumbled. Scar said nothing so the alpha female continued, "We have information about your nephew."
"Well do tell," Scar said giving the hyena his full attention.
"We know where he's at," Banazi chimed in.
"Well," Scar snapped when the hyena didn't continue. "Where is he?"
"He's in the Waterview Lands," Shenzi said. "Apparently the King there don't care about albino cubs or somethin'."
"Well isn't this a turn of events," Scar said stroking his chin thoughtfully. "This is perfect. No only are the Waterview Lands closer but I happen to know King Alamine. He won't care in the slightest if I drop in. Yes I can keep an eye on the lad until the time is right to approach him and tell him the truth about his parents. That won't be for a few months yet but for now perhaps I can cozy up to his mother and befriend her. But I can't make it to obvious. Yes tomorrow I shall set off for the Waterview Lands just to verify that my nephew is there. You three have done well." With that Scar left very satisfied with the information he had received.
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A few minutes later Scar had returned to Priderock. Soon he found his mother, Uru who was talking with Mufasa and Ahadi. "I just wanted to inform you that I will be taking a trip tomorrow," Scar said.
"Oh," Ahadi said giving his youngest a suspicious look. "And just where is it that you're going?"
"Why do you care Father?" Scar asked. "I would think you'd be glad to be rid of me for a while."
"I just want to make sure you're not up to anything Taka," Ahadi said coolly.
"Ahadi stop," Uru said rolling her amber eyes. "I'm getting rather tired of you questioning everything Taka does."
"Yeah Dad," Mufasa chimed in. "Give him a break will ya?"
"Save your breath Mother," Scar said giving Ahadi a cold look. "It's really a waste of time. We all know he won't listen."
"I'm still waiting on an answer," Ahadi said impatiently.
"For your information Father," Scar snapped. "I'm going to the Waterview Lands to visit my friend King Alamine. His majordomo came to me today and informed me he requested my presence."
"Really?" Ahadi said, not buying it. "Then you won't mind if Sarafina joins you then?"
"Ahadi really," Uru said glaring at her mate.
"No no it's fine Mother," Scar said. The brown lion turned back towards Ahadi and said, "Sarafina is more than welcome to come. I'd rather enjoy her company." Scar said this because he knew Ahadi would be angry that he would enjoy Sarafina being with him.
"Very well then," the golden King said. "I will tell her the news."
"So be it then," Scar said. "Good day Father." With that the brown Prince turned and headed back up to his hidey hole.
"Well I'd better join the others for the hunt," Uru declared. With that the brown Queen took her leave. Once she was gone Ahadi shouted, "Sarafina! Come here at once!" Ahadi had forgotten that Mufasa was still there when he called the creamy lioness.
"Yes King Ahadi?" Sarafina panted running into the cave.
"You're going to accompany my son, Taka to the Waterview Lands tomorrow," Ahadi declared.
"But.." Sarafina began.
"That's not a request!" Ahadi boomed causing Sarafina to shake in fear. "I need someone to make sure Taka isn't up to anything. He's more relaxed around you and is likely to slip with you."
"Very well," Sarafina said softly. "I will do as you wish."
"Good," Ahadi said. "Now I want you to inform your mother and get some rest. Tomorrow is a big day for you."
"Yes sir," Sarafina said. With that the creamy lioness exited the cave. As Mufasa was watching this he was shaking his head sadly. "Father is never going to learn," the golden Prince thought with a frown. "One of these days it's going to be the death of him." With these thought Mufasa snuck out of the cave without Ahadi seeing him.
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The next day Scar was up bright and early to begin his journey. He was soon joined by an unhappy looking Sarafina. "Well aren't you just a ray of sunshine today," Scar said rolling his emerald eyes.
"Oh shut up Scar," Sarafina growled. "I don't know what you're planning but one thing I do know is I'm being forced to go with you and be away from my mother and my friends."
"Really Sarafina haven't you learned by now that Ahadi is going to do whatever he pleases," Scar said with venom. "And what pleases him the most is making sure I'm miserable. I am sorry though that you had to get dragged into this."
"I know you are," Sarafina said with a sigh. "Come on let's just go." With that the two young lions said goodbye to their mothers and Mufasa and Sarabi and headed off towards the Waterview Lands.
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Meanwhile in the Waterview Lands a cub with a silver coat and white eyes was watching the other cubs play. "Honey why don't you go play with the others hmm?" a dusty brown lioness with dark blue eyes asked.
"Mom you know the other cubs won't let me play," the cub said sadly. "Or at least their mothers won't. They say I'm cursed because I'm albino."
"Kali," Recko said putting her paw under her son's chin and lifting his head up. "You are not cursed. And anyone who says that is a fool. You are a sweet caring wonderful young lion. Never let anyone tell you otherwise. Understand?"
"Yes Mom," Kali said with a smile. Just then a cub with a light pink pelt and deep violet eyes came prancing towards Kali. "Hey Kali," she said with a smile.
"Hey Usafi," Kali said with a smile of his own.
"Do you wanna come play?" Usafi asked.
"Sure," Kali said still smiling. Usafi was the only cub in the pride whose mother didn't mind her playing with the silver coated cub. Kali looked at Recko who nodded and with a giggle Usafi and Kali were off.
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A few minutes later Kali and Usafi came across a rusty brown coated cub with chocolate brown eyes. "Oh great it's Jasiri," Usafi said with a grumble. Jasiri and her mother, Cama weren't apart of Kali and Usafi's pride but they were allowed to live in the lands. This was mostly because Jasiri's father, Uganda still lived with them and King Alamine wouldn't allow another male to live in his pride. "Be nice 'Saf," Kali said his voice low. He knew that Usafi wasn't to fond of Jasiri and the feeling was mutual. But both cubs tried to play nice for Kali's sake.
"I'm always nice Kal'," Usafi said with a smirk. With that the light pink cub walked over to Jasiri and said sweetly, "Hi there Jasiri."
"Oh hi Usafi," Jasiri said evenly. When she saw Kali her brown eyes lit up, "Hey Kali!" she exclaimed with a smile.
"Hey Jasiri," Kali said with a smile of her own. "Wanna play with us?"
"Sure I do," Jasiri said. With that the three cubs headed off not knowing that a pair a green eyes was watching them from a far.
A/N well there you have it folks ch 5 done. So what did you think? Let me know in a review please.
