Tarzan 3: Son and Daughter Part One

by Not so different from you

Tarzan and Jane finally have children of their own and all is well. But when two aristocratic relatives of Jane's decide to visit them in Africa, they are less than approving. As Tarzan, Jane, the Professor, and their children accompany them to Jane's homeland, England, will they begin to lose sight of what's really important? Or will the children help them to remember?

3. The Letter from England

Tarzan: Daughter and Son
by S.M. Scott

Disclaimer: I do not own Tarzan, Disney does. I only own the characters I made up. Take Chuimbo and Elizabeth, for example.

The Letter from England

Dear Jane:

We hope that this letter finds you and your immediate family well. You may be certain that everything is all right with us. We want to see our little great-niece and great-nephew, and so, your Uncle George and I have decided to pay a summer visit to your Africa. I can hardly wait to see Elizabeth, and I do hope that Connor or whatever you call him is behaving himself (I remember your last letters fondly). I also hope that your husband is going to enjoy the company of George. By what you have mentioned he is quite the gentleman. It is surprising, given that you have met in the wild of Africa.

Expect us to arrive on Monday next. Give our love to the children.

Your dear Aunt and Uncle,
George and Theodora
Lord and Lady Danford

"Dad, can we please go see Terk and Tantor now?" Chiumba begged. He was still waiting, but so far, nobody went to see Terk and Tantor. "I'll be with you both in a few minutes. Just go wait outside and play near the house while I talk to your Mom." Tarzan told Eliza and Chiumba. so, both children went outside, and the Professor, understanding that this was a private conversation, also left. "You...told your Aunt and Uncle...that I'm a gentleman. You even made me sound British. Why didn't you tell them about what I'm really like?"

Oh, Tarzan. You know I love all those things about you, but my Aunt and Uncle are completely different people. The world they live in is different than the jungle. In England, there are so many rules and regulations within their society. It will probably take some getting used to for them both. I know it took a while for me, and I'm still learning." Jane explained. "They won't approve of me, will they? Or any of this, or how we live. Somehow I get the feeling these people will take one look at me and think I'm a savage. It's like Clayton all over again."

Jane laughed. "Tarzan, don't be silly! My Aunt and Uncle aren't like Clayton at all. I'm sure they will both like you just fine. But like I said, these things take time getting used to." Tarzan looked into Jane's eyes. "I will try to act like a gentleman for your Aunt and Uncle when they arrive because they're members of your family. But don't expect me to take kindly if they insult any of us, or try anything against the gorillas." And with that said, Tarzan left the house, and Jane was left to wonder if the years that passed had changed her Aunt and Uncle as well. The letter did seem like they weren't even in Africa and they already didn't approve of her choice of a husband. Jane could only hope that this wasn't some mission her Aunt and Uncle were on to try to reform her family. But she had a sinking feeling that was the truth.