"Kovu." The dark manned lion turned at mention of his name. Simba approached from behind with a grave expression.

"Yes, Simba?" answered Kovu, standing up slowly. They were stationed on the front of Pride Rock.

"Zazu has some disturbing reports from the borders. New creatures have come to the Pride Lands. As Prince Regent, I want you to find out what is going on. I am busy... I have to resolve the issues between the wild dogs and the zebra."

Kovu, rather surprised at the sudden request, bowed deeply. "Of course... I'll get right on it." Without another word, unable to speak for worry over Simba's expression.

Meanwhile out on the savannah, Kiara and her mother Nala were hunting antelope when suddenly a noise like thunder was heard.

Kiara perked up an ear and turned to Nala, canceling the hunt at the alarming sound. "Mother!" she shouted. "Did you hear that?"

"I did, Kiara. And don't ask what it was, I don't know either. Come... the herd has been scared off. We should return to Pride Rock and tell Simba to send out Zazu."

Then from out of nowhere two biped creatures came running up from behind the two lionesses.

Nala dropped down with a snarl. "What-!" Kiara seemed simply confused. Unable to tell what was going on, she seemed frozen to the spot.

The creatures threw a large net upon Kiara and Nala, thus capturing them. The two tried to escape, but to no avail. Then they roared, hoping someone would hear them.

Kovu and Simba heared the roar of their mates back at Pride Rock. "Kovu! Get Zazu! That roar means trouble!"

Having heard Zazu's report about odd creatures, and dashing off at the first hearing of the roar of Kiara and Nala, the two males stepped forward, regarding these creatures oddly. "What are they?" asked Kovu.

"Whoever they are... they have my queen," snarled Simba as he stepped forward to the attack.

The creatures took out strange sticks that spouted fire and at the king.

Simba fell at once. Kovu snapped out of his reverie and charged as well, roaring at the top of his lungs

Just then, the other creature raised his stick and fired at Kovu. He stumbled and falls heavily to the ground, the light instantly leaving his eyes

Hours later, Kovu awoke in a dark place. "Hrrrn. Hm. Where... where am I?"

"Take it easy, Kovu,"Timon's voice came out. He was hidden inside a tiny, box-like cage. "I dunno what the heck is goin' on, but we gotta figure out what!"

Suddenly, a mysterious bellowing horn was heard. Kovu jumped up. "What in the great plains was that!"

Timon sighed. "Who knows? I don't. They took everyone else and stuffed 'em elsewhere in this sardine can. Everyone! All of them!"

Kovu slumps down and sighs. "There doesn't seem to be anything we can do. We should sit tight and wait." Timon wasn't good with waiting. After only a few seconds his cage banged around as he tried to get out for the hundredth time.

They didn't know it, but they were aboard a large ship sailing the Atlantic ocean. Aboard the deck were large crates, probably holding some of the animals, with large letters written in white that read,

"TO: BRONX ZOO, NEW YORK CITY

DATE: MARCH 2, 1933"