A/N:CSIMentalistTLK lover, Ed is Shenzi's mate and Banazi is Shenzi's brother. almondbutter, yeah Kopa is safe. For now and it's time for a reunion.
Twists of Fates II
Simba opened his mouth to respond to Shenzi's question when Malka interupted him saying, "Uh Simba I think that me you, Jabari and Chumvi should talk for a second."
Simba and the other three lions turned and walked out of earshot. Where the pale golden lion spoke up.
"I think that this whole situation feels wrong, I mean working with those smelly creeps is the last thing I want to do."
"Same here," Chumvi piped up. "I trust those hyeans about as much as I trust a vulture. They'll start off being your friend but when the going gets tough they'll turn on you. That's exactly what they almost did to Scar."
"True," Simba said. Then the golden lion turned to his brother."What do you think?"
Jabari sighed before looking at his brother and friends. "Our father seems to trust them but on the other paw what they said does make sense. And we can't be to careful when it comes to my nephew's safety. I just wish we could know for sure if the hyenas and father are telling the truth or not."
"There is a way we could do that," Malka piped up his blue eyes lighting up. "We could send in a spy to the Outlands to kind of gain Kesi's trust and find out for sure what she plans on doing."
When the pale golden lion said this Chumvi began to snicker causing Malka to glare at his friend.
"I'm sorry 'Mall," Chumvi said still laughing. "I can't help it."
"What is so funny Chumvi?" Jabari asked in annoyance.
"Nothing it's just I already thought of that," Chumvi explained.
Simba, Jabari and Malka gave the brown lion a confused look so he continued, "Me and 'Tani we talking a couple of months ago and we had heard some rumors going around that Kesi was living in the Outlands. So we decided to find out if she was planning anything or not."
"Why didn't you tell me any of this?" Simba asked a little angry that Chumvi hadn't said anything before.
"We didn't want to bother you unless we were sure," Chumvi explained.
Simba still looked angry but was silent so Chumvi continued.
"Well 'Tani and I both knew niether one of us could go in there without raising suspisions. So we sent 'Tani's mother in."
"You sent Zira in?" Simba said surprised. "But why?"
"Zira was very loyal to Scar," Jabari explained.
"But the only reason she faught with us was because of Vitani. At least at first it was. Anyways Zira apparently convinced Kesi she was on the up and up 'cause she completly trusts her. And it just so happens she's coming back tonight to report. So I say that we wait until we hear from her to decide rather or not to trust those filthy hyeans."
"I agree," Simba said with a sigh. He looked over at Jabari and Malka who also nodded in agreement.
With that the four walked back towards the hyenas and Mufasa who looked at them with wonder.
"Ok here's the deal," Simba said simply. "I need some time to think about this. After all we've had some bad blood between us and I need to think about what you said very carefully. The only reason I'm even considering it is becasue it concerns my son. I'll come back tomaarow and tell you my decision."
"Fair enough," Ed said looking over at Shenzi who nodded her head in agreement. "Tomarrow it is. Good day King Simba."
"Good day," Simba said as he along with Tojo and Nuka turned to leave. But before he left the King said softly, "Father you're free to come back with us"
Mufasa smiled warmly and nodded. With that the King, Prince their friends and father were gone.
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Meanwhile Zira was on the border of the Outlands waiting for Afua to join her for the hunt. Just then she heard a small voice say, "Grandma what are you doing out here?"
Zira turned and saw Tanabi standing there looking confused. "Tanabi what are you doing out here?" the tan lioness asked pulling her grandson towards her and giving him a nuzzle. "It isn't safe here dear one."
"I wanted to see you," the tannish brown lion cub said. "I knew you were out here so I came here. Why are you here anyways Grandma? You should be home at Priderock."
"Tanabi please believe me when I say I have a very good reason for being here," Zira said not quite sure how to explain things to a five month old cub.
"But why?" Tanabi said but he was silenced by his grandmother putting a paw gently over his mouth. "I'll explain later," she said quietly. "Right now I need you to go home alright?"
Tanabi opened his mouth to speak but Zira quickly silenced him, "Just do as I say Tanabi!" she snapped. "Now!"
With that the tannish brown cub left feeling more confused than ever. Tanabi thought. "I thought she loved me but I guess I was wrong otherwise she wouldn't have left."
With that Tanabi walked the rest of the way him with his ears pinned to his head trying his best not to cry but failing.
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Meanwhile in the Outlands Kesi was getting impaitent. "Afua!" she roared furiously. "Afua! Come here at once!"
"Yes Kesi what is it?" Afua asked running up to Kesi.
"Where were you?" the light brown lioness hissed her green eyes flashing with anger. "I called you several times."
"I'm sorry my queen," Afua said lowering his brown eyes. "But I was doing as you asked of me. I was with Chera and we went hunting with Zira like you asked and we carefully observed her."
"And?" Kesi said impaiently. "What did you observe?"
"Nothing unusal," Afua said. "She was talking about Simba and Jabari though."
"Oh?" Kesi said her intrest peaked. "And what did she say about them?"
"Just how much she resents them," the dusty brown lion said. "And from the look in her eyes I believe her. I think she really hates Simba and Jabari. Chera agrees with me."
"I see," Kesi said stroking her chin thoughtfully. "Well Afua I trust you judgement. I've had the same feeling myself I just wanted a second opinion on the matter. Thank you dear. You've done well."
"My pleasure," Afua said with a smile. "Shall I get Zira for you now?"
"Yes do that," Kesi said waving her paw.
After giving his mate a nuzzle Afua was off to fetch Zira.
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After a few minutes Kesi saw Afua returning with Zira in tow.
"Ah Zira there you are," the light brown lioness said. "I've been meaning to talk to you."
"What about Kesi?" Zira said sitting down beside her.
"Well, I'll just come right out and say it," Kesi said. "When you first came to me and told me you wanted to help me take down Simba and my ex mate at first I didn't believe you. However after recent events my opinion of you has changed."
"Well I'm certienly glad to hear that," the tan lioness said.
"I knew you would be," Kesi said with a smirk. "However I need to know that I have your complete loyality. And in order to do that there's something I need you to do for me."
"And what is that?" Zira asked.
"I want you to kill my tratior sister and bring her dead body to me," Kesi said her green eyes gleaming.