Chapter 4

(Matt's pov)

Stupid...Stupid...Stupid! What the hell is wrong with him!? Hating someone just because some important died and you want that person dead is not going help at all. It makes you just like that person. Thankfully, Grandpa and the lion named Simba didn't kill him. According to Grandpa, Scar's stupidity cost him his life after he back stabbed the Hyenas. But still! Wouldn't it be easier to resolve the situation peacefully!?

"Aaaaargh! Thinking about it just makes me angry more!"

I continued walking when I felt something tugging on my leg with teeth. I quickly look down and I see Vitani growling as she's tugging on my leg like a puppy wanting your attention.

"Really? Get off my leg."

She stops tugging my leg and smirks.

"Finally got your attention."

"What do you want?"

"I heard what you said your grandfather."

"Yeah. And?"

"And I'm surprise to hear that you have some sympathy to my family."

"*Sigh* Yes...you heard right. But still...no one should deserve the harsh punishment you have. There's an old saying "no matter how bad the guy is, they all deserve a second chance." Guess my Grandpa is blind with hate of whatever this "Scar" did."

She gives me this unsettling devilish grin.

"Why are you grinning at me like that?"

"Maybe you can help us after all."

"If you plan on having me kill my Grandpa, then forget it."

"Oh no no no. Not like that at all. In fact, we think you can help us survive."

This got me somewhat interested.

"Go on..."

"You see...we live in the worst part of Africa called the Outlands. We're scrapping for food and water and not many of us survived. We think that you can help us survive in the Outlands."

What!? Was their crime that serious to deserve that kind of punishment!? That's cruel...I don't care if the Outlanders are evil, their punishment is harsh beyond belief. Wait...what if she wants me to believe that? I should be careful.

"Oh that's cute. That's coming from a cub who wants me dead."

"We didn't intended in killing you. It was nothing but a ruse to spook your grandfather."

"Does your mother know about this?"

"Of course she knows. Nuka on the other hand might not take the news to lightly. He's an idiot and has a bad habit for trying to get attention for mother."

I glared at her a bit concern of what she was true.

"Fine...I'll help. Only because you guys don't deserve the harsh punishment you have. But hear this..."

I grabbed Vitani by the fur and held her close to my face.

"If I find out you're double crossing me, there's going to be trouble. Do I make myself clear?"

"I promise."

"Good." I said as I put her down the ground.

"Now where can I find your home?"

"It's past Pride Rock. But we can't go there now. Mother is cranky in her sleep and can lash at you in heartbeat if you go there now."

"Then let's go somewhere to rest for the night."

"Good idea."

We went somewhere to rest (couldn't remember if we went to a cave cause it was night out) and wait til morning.

(Nicholas' pov)

I look high and low and still no sign of Matt. I'm just an moron to let him out of my sights like that!

"MATT!" MATT!" I shouted one last time.

I decided to gave up my search and waited til morning to continue my search. I hope Matt is safe...

(A/N: You know...I was like Matt when I was a kid and I always asked the same questions as Matt. Did they deserve to have harsh punishment? Did Scar deserved to die? And yes, this was true. I always thought why doesn't Scar and the Outlanders have a second chance. They could've finished the situation peacefully and hope to redeem themselves of their crimes. Since this story takes place in the second film, I'm going to prevent some deaths. That's how remorseful I am with the Outlanders. Question: people kept pming to had Kopa or Kapa whatever his name is in the story. I don't know how he is. I watched every lion king film and TV show and I've never heard of him. People on YouTube say he's a fan made character. So I'm going to say no. I'm not adding him. Anyway, off topic. I hope you enjoyed the chapter.)