Machis

"I name the gods, your Majesty, not the other way around. The way I see things, only the mighty take what they can, when they can. Oh, the fun we're going to have..."

-Machis speaking with Scar.

Background

Machis is a descendant of the original Cult of Cataro. He had grown up under the nurturing care of his mother, who had joined the Cult years ago. The Cult always cared for their cubs, for they knew that an empire was not built by foundations, but by generations.

In short, their Cubs would carry on the legacy of thei Ancestors work.

As Machis grew up, he would eagerly listen to the stories of Catato's greatness and "Mercy." While some would cower in fear of these horrific stories, he and his fellow Cult cubs listened in with great respect.

None more than Machis.

One day, he met with a Jet Blue Cobra named Sabaru. Sabaru was a rather territorial snake who took to Machis very unnerving, immediately striking at him.

Of course, the snake had missed, and Machis stopped him from attacking again.

He had a proposal.

Over the years he had grown up, he and his fellow Cult members watched as the members of the Pridelands showed no memory of Cataro's impact, even his ancestor, Ahadi, showed no revelation of his 7th great grandfather's work.

This angered Machis, who felt that the great lion lord's memory was insulted for years of their obliviousness.

He had a well thought out plan in mind.

He met with Ahadi's youngest son, who led the team known as the Lion Guard. A Lion who thought very much of himself, the young prince had gone out on every patrol by himself (Although sometimes he took his friend, Rudu, with him).

Machis told him about his view on who should rule the roost, gaining the Prince's trust. He then led him to a Volcano, where Sabaru, who was lying in wait, struck out at Taka, giving him a permanent Scar over his right eye.

Although Rafiki was able to expel the venom, Machis knew his plan was working.

When the suspisious Sabaru asked why he wanted the prince to live after his bite, Machis merely replied:

"Soon, the feeling of having a great, mighty king looking out for you and you kind will again be felt. Cataro's presence will again be felt enter the Pridelands, my little friend Soon, the Cult will have their day, and our new friend, Scar, will take his place amongst the mighty."

Hail Cataro.