Circle of Life Ch. 1

The creature padded through the Pridelands. Many animals lived in this lush Kingdom, but none that looked like this one. The front half of it looked to be some sort of Lion with a red mane, while the back half looked that of a spotted Hyena. The little Hybrid walked to the nearby lake, named lake Matope, to have a simple drink.

And as he drank, he saw something coming.

The green reptile was none other than the elderly Crocodile leader, Makuu.

"Greetings, Mothatu," Makuu nodded warmly, "Come for a drink?"

"Oh, hello, Makuu," Mothatu replied with a smile, "Yes, I was coming this way and felt a little thirsty."

"Well, you're welcome to it anytime, Mothatu. Anyone in the royal family is welcome here."

Mothatu was pleased to hear these words from the Crocodile. From what his father had told him from the past, Makuu wasn't always this Kind. He had once been an arrogant Bully who thought of himself above the Circle of Life. But somewhere along the lines, Makuu learned the error of his ways and turned his life around for the better of his Float: And the Pridelands.

Thinking on this, Mothatu had something he needed to ask Makuu.

'Say Makuu, Have you seen Askari anywhere?" The Lion/Hyena asked him.

"You know, I was hoping you would ask." Makuu replied, "I saw your brother going to the border of the Pridleands."

It was like the Crocodile had said something that had woken him up. Mothatu looked shocked and then concerned, "W-what? But that's too close to the Outlands!"

"I'm sorry for not telling you sooner," Makuu said sincerely, "But my legs aren't what they used to be."

"No problem, Makuu," Mothatu nodded, "I understand. And Asante for telling me. Which way did you say he Go?"

Makuu pointed out to the east, "I saw him go that way, And he looked rather excited to get to where he was going. I could send one of my younger Crocs to go with you."

"Asante again, Makuu, but I think I can manage. I mean, the guy's my little bro." He then turned in the direction the elderly Crocodile had pointed, "See you around, Makuu!"

As he raced off, a thought or two went through his head.

''Askari better have a good excuse for going out there. Dad said we weren't allowed to go that way. Hmm... I never asked him why. I think we're gonna find out........''

TO BE CONTINUED

(Well, what do y'all think of my second Fanfic story? Don't worry, 'A Hyena's Tale' is still going, and I'm working on Chapter 5. Also, the Characters of Mothatu and Askari are owned by Kanapkuba, he asked me if I could make a story with said characters. Enjoy!)