Terk please sit still Jane said to the impatient newly turned human.
I'm almost done and cut another tangled lock. And brushed her hair giving it more volume. Terk rested her cheek on her palm huffing impatient.
She wanted to go for a swing in the jungle trying to see what she's still capable of as a human.
Satisfied with her work Jane made Terk get stand up and guided her to a large mirror.
She kind of looks different her eye brows are trimmed her hair is reaching to her shoulders now with more volume. Terk looked at the long hair on the ground.
She felt a bit bad for losing more of her fur but Terk did like her new look.
Terk came closer to the mirror and admired her new hair style and felt relief on her head from the heavy thick hair that reached further than her upper leg.
Do you like your new look Terk? Jane came from behind smiling.
Yes, Terk coed in gorilla looking up to jane while sitting down. It looks so nice It's a bit like yours.
Jane picked up a brush and brushed her hair massaging Terks scalp.
Terk whined in a fuzzy when Jane untangled Terks edges a bit too hard.
Sorry Terk I'm almost done Jane smiled apologetically.
Terk was dismissed after her hair dressing experience and hopped down from the tree house.
her hair bounched up and down with every jump she makes and loved that.
She could finally be more aware of her surroundings due the ability to see colours.
Exploring the advantages and fun things of being a human made her cope with personal dilemma's better. The sun looked beautiful the rays looks like precious gold.
Africa had mild warm weather for once. Wild parrots of all different colours chirped above the large tree and flied up towards the sky in large groups.
the exotic animals chriped making their presence known. Terk let go of the vine and landed on a strong large branch of a tree that gave shade from the sun.
Terk placed her hair behind her ears and looked at her toes wiggling them a bit.
They are so flexible compared to her toes as a gorilla.
She still find it hard to believe she's like Tarzan Now. But everyone knows how Tarzan felt and never treated him like strange ever again. He's accepted as the leader and hopefully her family will be understanding.
But unfortunately Terk spoke too soon. She saw a banana hanging in the tree. It caught her attention. Terk hasn't eaten very well because of her sorrow and made her way to the banana.
Terk had difficulty climbing up she almost slided back down but couldn't give up.
I am a gorilla Terk said through gritted teeth as she used her might to climb up.
Terks fingers almost touched the banana but it got snatched away right before her eyes.
What the hell? Terk said aloud.
Terk heard a snicker behind her and mungo ate the banana which made Terk very annoyed. Hey I saw it first you goofs!
You want it back mungo said and stuck out his tongue with chewed banana.
Grrr you dorks you'll pay for that. Terk got to her feet and crawled up. Flint and mungo ran away laughing. But Terk lost her grip and fell on her backside.
Ha Ha what's the matter? Too clumsy to keep up? I got to say Terk you lost your touch. Flint and mungo teased.
Terk rubbed her backside in pain she was furming but they weren't intimidated.
You better take those words back if you know what's good for you! Terk said and jumped after them it started raining and it became slippery it slowed Terk down.
Terk almost fell from a branch but climbed up with effort.
Giving up Terk? Flint challenged his former best friend.
Not even in a milliom years. Terk growled and did a run up. She reached for a vine but it slipped from her grasp. Terk yelped and Flint and mungo freaked out.
Terk held on to the vine again to break her fall. But Terks hands started to burn she tried to hold on to the vine aslong as she could her grip loosened as the stinging pain didn't ease.
Terk let go and fell in a puddle of mud and dirt. Ouch Terk whined and rubbed the mud off her arms. Flint and mungo looked down seeing Terk covered with mud.
Mungo held in his laughter and Terk heard it looking behind her.
Tears flushed down her cheeks she knew those two can be inconsiderate little shits but didn't know they would gang up on her.
You ass sniffers Terk yelled I never want to see you again! You have gone to far Terk sobbed. And stormed out of the scene to the river to clean herself up.
maybe we went to far with Terk mungo said feeling a pang of guilt. Nah she's been mad at us before but she got over it quick. Flint said but was slightly worried about hurting Terk too much aswell.
Terk kept crying on her way to the river washed the mud from Jane's borrowed jungle outfit and tried to get the dried mud out of her hair.
I feel like an outcast.. Terk whined Tarzan is probably the only friend I have. But why isn't he working harder to change her back? Terk rested her head on her knees hoping that no other friends will let her down.
Flint and mungo kept laughing and cracked jokes on about how they out smarted Terk.
Tarzan landed behind the buggers but only flint noticed Tarzan and choked on his laughter.
Ha Ha did you see that look on her face? Mungo cried out.
But flint ellbowed him against his arm and became red as a tomato hopefully he didn't hear them talking about His friend.
Eh Hi Tarzan buddy what brings you here? Flint said trying to release the tension Mungo said nothing and carefully stood behind flint.
Guys have you seen Terk? Tarzan asked I Need to make sure she's ok. And tell her the good news we have almost located La's hide out.
Flint and mungo couldn't get anything out md pointed towards the direction where they left Terk behind.
Tarzan breathed out grabbing a vine. Thanks guys I'll catch you later and the two gorilla's watched Tarzan swing from vine to vine.
Terk kept watching her reflection in the river. She had her skirt back on accept for her halter top she used her hair to cover her chest.
She didn't care about modesty but Jane taught her humans aren't designed to walk around uncovered Like apes.
lit's been barely a week and the fact she's not herself yet ate her alive.
Tears shined in her large eyes.
And started to hit her reflection in frustration. No! I don't want to be this way! I have to turn back I just have to.
This Is all your fault La! Terk cried.
Tarzan arrived at the river and approached his friend. Terk reminded him of himself when he was little.
it also frustrated him that he's like every other ape and got excluded from hanging out with other apes because of the disadvantage.
Terk? Tarzan said softly.
what? Terk said through sobs but not in a hostile way.
I hate being this way Tarzan. Everyday is a burden for me Terk said moving her hair away that kept getting in the way of her eye sight.
Tarzan felt for his friend he knew what it was like when he no longer felt part of the group.
Terk listen do not give up hope. Sulking won't solve anything.
You don't know how I feel!
I suffer everyday no one wants to hang out with me. They rather waste their time bullying me!
Those so called gorilla family aren't my family at all! A true family are down with you in good times and bad!.
But I do you how you feel Terk I've been in your position. You know that.
But you are strong Tarzan and in the end everyone accepted you as leader...but Im a outcast Terk said feeling her eyes sting with water.
But I wasn't when I was younger Terk. I got bullied aswell because I was different.
I wasn't accepted by the majority of the pack. But the only one who kept me going was you Terk.
Terk wiped her tears and looked Tarzan in the eye. I did? Really?
Tarzan nodded with eyes full of sympathy for his buddy.
You were there for me No matter what And I'll be there for you. Always.
Thank you so much Terk came closer and I'll be there for you too. It doesn't matter how much I've changed Im still your Terk. Your pal!
Tarzan remained silent while he held his childhood friend against his shoulder comfortingly.
Flint and mungo got a ear full of kala's lecture about respect and she dragged them by their ears to Terk to apologize for their behavior.
Ouch aunty K flint whined can you please loosen your grip my fear will fall off mungo cried out.
That's the least what you deserve Kala said disappointed you will make it right with terk it doesn't matter how much she has changed from the outside she will always be a member of our family.
Flint and mungo watched Tarzan comfort Terk and knew they have gone too far.
They remained in the tree and pleaded with Kala to let her calm down before they approach her they didn't want to deal with Terks wrath.
Kala thought about it and dismissed the two giving them until tomorrow to apologize.
they sighed in relief in unison and got out of Kala's sight within seconds discussing about what they are going to say to express their remorse for their rude actions.
Tarzan told Terk the good news that they found the location were the original city of Opar. And they will find her to make the spell undone.
Those words gave Terk hope in her heart that poured inside. Her eyes watered but those were tears of joy. Soon it will be all over.
All she need to do now is be strong. And become her own burning torch in her darkest hour.
Queen La remained in a dark room only torches that lit up the path to the exit her leopard bodyguards remained in a kneeling position in silence.
Queen La used her staff to heal the injury she got from Tarzan's brutal attack. Her skin was still fragile from her defeat against Tarzan.
La placed a large hand on her healed face Looking at her own reflection sinister And walked tot the ancient altar.
The leopard men looked up startled when they heard the staff of Opar hit the ground as she walks.
In her crystal mirror she could hear Tarzan's conversation with Terk. It will be a matter of time before Tarzan finds her.
But La had no fear. Her plan will the an end to Tarzan and his gorilla family for good.
I am waiting for you ape-man. La said.
Her voice echoed eerie through the dark hall and let the staff consume the roaring lighting from the sky.
Oh And Your dear friend Terk will be the key of your downfall La said with a mock sadness tone.
An evil smile crept over La's face. The city Opar will be your final resting place.
La let go of her staff as it floats meters from the ground with a bright purple light surrounding it.
The ground trembled and the staff made the surroundings into a hostile enviroment
Deadly traps emerged in the temples and the weather around Opar became vicious.
La Remained calm while the leopard men had an uneasy expression on their faces but no one dares to run for cover.
Queen La sat on her throne killing rats who walked past her feet crushing their bones with her staff to pass the time until her arch-enemy arrives.
A/N:
Finally a new chapter done.
flint and mungo were mean but they will make it right with Terk.
Queen La is more sinister than in the cartoon because I think it suits her personality more.
La will use Terks desire to turn back against her in future chapters.
I hope you like this chapter.
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