*Mufasa's POV*

A loud cry roar echo across the Pride Lands. Everyone froze in their fighting position.

Father?

"Where's Uru?" Asked Sarabi.

I shook my head.

No, it can't be.

I sprint off following my father's roar.

"Mufasa!" Sarabi called over and over.

I ignore her. My father's roar led me out of the Pride Lands.

Mother please be alright.

I see my father up ahead with his back facing me.

"Father?"

"Son?"

Zuzu is sitting on his shoulder. I walk up close. Tears are falling from her eyes. She sniff then fly away to a tree branch.

Why is Zuzu crying?

My question is answered. I found mother laying down in front of father. Blood, scratches, and bite marks cover her reddish brown fur.

No...

"M-Mother?" My voice crack.

Father hung his head low. "She's gone, son."

"No! This has to be a dream right now. She can't be gone. Mother!"

"I'm sorry, Mufasa."

I break down in tears. Father put a paw on my shoulder.

Who would do such a thing and take my mother's life away? She didn't deserve this! Murder...

I roar with anger and pain. I run off again.

"Mufasa!" My dad called.

I ignore him.
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*Taka's POV*

I was drinking from a small watering hole until I heard a roar. It sounds like anger and pain.

Next thing you know, something had came crash hard into me. I fall into the water getting my fur and black mane soaked.

I growl, "Watch where your going!"

I step out of the water shaking out myself dry.

"My apologies." Said the deep voice.

I comb my mane from out of my eyes and see a orange lion standing in front of me. He has a big red mane and ruby colored eyes. He looks familiar but I can't think of what.

I walk away.

"Taka?"

I stop and turn around.

"How do you know my name? No one calls me that!" I frown.

"It's me, Mufasa!" He half smiled.

Mufasa? Gosh he looks so different with a mane!

"Oh."

Mufasa walk up and gave me a tight hug. "I can't believe your alive! It's been so long brother."

I didn't hug back. Instead I took a step back and clear my throat.

"Shouldn't you be in the Pride Lands, Mufasa? You know out here isn't safe." I said.

"I ran away. I'll go back later!" He replied sitting.

"Uh, why?"

"The hyenas ambush the whole pride. They're fighting the lionesses now."

"What about mother and father?"

Mufasa look down sadly.

"Mufasa?"

"Mother is dead, Taka."

My eyes widen. "What?!"

"Someone killed her. Father is mourning over her body. He'll probably be there all night."

"No..."

"I know. Maybe if you come back, you can help us-"

"I'm not coming back Mufasa." I cut him off.

"Come on, do it for mother. All she ever talk about was you since you left. She really missed you Taka. You were her favorite son..." He said.

I frown. "If I was her favorite son, then how come I wasn't crown future King?"

Mufasa didn't answer.

"My point."

I start walking away.

"Taka, please don't go."

"Stop calling me that name. It's Scar!"

Mufasa lift a brow. "Why that name?"

I snort. "Take a guess."

"Oh yea, right."

I continue walking.

"I'll tell father that I found you."

"Sure, go ahead. It still won't make me return." I said, not giving a care in the world.

Mufasa growled. "I see you haven't changed at all."

"It was nice seeing you again brother after so many years. Good bye!"

With that I disappear in the tall grass leaving Mufasa back there alone. I don't have time for this non sense. I won't return back home and that's final! How do I know if Mufasa isn't lying about mother being dead and the hyenas attacking Pride Rock? It's probably just some excuse to make me come back home.

I won't fall for it! Nice try.
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*Zira's POV*

"Stay low to the ground, study your target." I whisper.

I'm busy teaching Saada and Nemsi how to hunt. They're teens it's about time don't you think? Since our mother and their father is always out busy, I'm force to teach them about life and how to survive.

"What's next?" Nemsi ask, who seems very eager.

"Pounce!"

Nemsi and Saada both pounce. The herd of zebras run away. I watch my two step siblings try to chase them. Zebras are quite fast. This lesson is all about speed and team work.

"Saada, you go left and I go right." Nemsi order.

Saada nod going left. Nemsi let out a roar and jump on their target male zebra slowing it down.

I lay on the grass watching them. So far they're doing good.

It took all of Nemsi's tight grip and heavy weight to bring down the zebra. Once it drop down, Saada walked up and made the kill quick. She put her mouth over it's snot suffocating it. The zebra stop kicking it's hooves which means he's dead.

I sat up clapping my paws. "Great job, guys. You did it!"

Nemsi poke out his chest. "We're now masters!"

Saada nod at her brother with a giggle.

I watch them eat their winning prize then got up and left. I feel hungry myself to be honest.

I squint my eyes looking straight. In a far distance, I see a small group of wild hogs. Kinda tricky to catch but I'm hungry. I'll try!

I lower my body crawling through the grass. I avoid many rocks and sticks not to make a sound. The hogs are busy chasing each other around in a playful matter. They have no idea a hunter is close by.

I think I'll eat the more fat one.

The target has been made. I pounce in the air with a very loud roar.

The hogs squeal running away as fast as they can. My claws are out. I zig zag following my target. I'm almost out of breath but I keep going.

Something fast snatch the hog out of my sight. I stop running and stood confused.

Huh?

The hog squealed loudly then it stop. Nothing but silence. I raise a brow moving my left ear like a radar.

[*RUSTLE, RUSTLE*]

That sound had came from too large bushes. I walk slowly over to it taking cautious steps.

"Is someone here?"

The bushes moved again. I took a step back. A black mane, dusty orange fur, dusty and distinctive, almond-shaped green eyes. He has large, tan paws with long, curving black claws like mines.

In his mouth he's holding my target hog. I growl showing teeth.

"Hey, that is mines you stealer!"

He drop the hog. "Zira?"

"Who are you?"

"It's me, Scar! Remember? It hasn't been that long since we've last saw each other."

I stare in his green eyes. One of them has a pink scar over it. Yup, it's definitely him.

"Oh, sorry Scar. But it is my lunch you caught. May I have it please?"

He nods sliding it to me with his paw. I lower my head and start to eat.

"You've grown beautifully!" Scar commented.

I swallow the meat in my mouth and blushed. "Thank you."

Awkward silence fell. I continue eating, Scar just sat there and watched. When I finished I lick my paws clean.

"How's your siblings?" He asked, finally breaking the silence.

I nod. "Good. They finally mastered hunting!"

"That's good to hear. Speaking of siblings, you won't believe who I had saw at the watering hole."

"Who?"

"Mufasa."

My eyes widen. "No way."

Scar nodded. "Yup."

"What happen?"

"He told me what's going on at Pride Rock. Lions and hyenas are fighting. He also mentioned that my mother is dead."

"Queen Uru dead? No way."

Scar frowned. "I don't believe him. Mufasa just wants me to come back home that's all."

"I don't know, Scar." I said a bit worried, "What if something had really happen to your mother? You don't want to regret."

"Alright. How about you go to Pride Rock for me tomorrow Zira and see if my mother is so called dead true."

"Why me?"

Scar got up with a smirk. He circled me around then rub his tail underneath my chin. "Because, you are my friend. Friends help each other right?"

I look down at my paws. "Yeah, but-"

He cut me off. "Good. I'll meet you here at this same spot tomorrow waiting on your return back. Tell me everything you heard and see!"

I nod my head sighing. "Okay."

Scar nuzzled me in a "friend" type way. "Thank you, Zira."

With that, Scar left going to who knows where since he doesn't have a pride to stay. I stood there watching him go. I shook my head then close my eyes.

Great Kings please help.