(A/N: This story will take place during the events of the Disney movie. Originally, Shenzi is actually six years old, and has a ten-year-old adopted brother. But after and while focusing on Rugrats, I decided to do this alternate timeline. None of the characters belong to me, except for Shenzi.)

A Friar's Baby

Basic Summary: What if Friar Tuck was a single father for a two-year-old baby girl, having to raise her during Prince John's reign?

Prologue/Credits

Alan-a-Dale: A rooster. Voiced by Roger Miller.
Prince John: A lion. Voiced by Peter Unistov.
Sir Hiss: A snake. Voiced by Terry-Thomas.
Robin Hood and Maid Marian: A fox and a vixen. Voiced by Brian Bedford and Monica Evans, respectively.
Little John: A bear. Voiced by Phil Harris.
Friar Tuck: A badger. Voiced by Andy Devine.
Shenzi Tuck: A hyena. Voiced by Jodi Benson.
Lady Kluck: A chicken. Voiced by Carole Shelley.
Sheriff of Nottingham: A wolf. Voiced by Pat Buttram.
Trigger and Nutsy: Two vultures. Voiced by George Lindsey and Ken Curtis, respectively.

Two-year-old Shenzi Tuck was laying fast asleep, napping in her small, but reasonably-sized bed. But she wasn't still, though; She was squirming, kicking her legs, and moving her head all around in her slumber. Her long, night-sky black hair, which reached just above her mid-back, swished around with her head's movements. Having no pajamas to sleep in, she wore her purple, every day dress. The skirt came down to her calves, and the sleeves reached her elbows. In her hair was a thin, white ribbon tied into a bow, loosely for her comfort.

Even though her life wasn't exactly luxurious, it was just fine for her. All she needed was her family, and her friends. With all of them, her life was perfect. Her daddy was the friar of the church in their hometown, Nottingham. She loved him with all her heart; He always tried to do what was best for her, and protect her from harm and danger of any kind. She'd do the same for him if she could.

But because of how small, fragile, and young she was, she never got the chance to do just that. It frustrated her, being so tiny and weak…

*Dream Sequence*

At nighttime, Shenzi was skipping and dancing in Sherwood Forest, filled with joy for an unknown reason. "Ladadada ladadadada," She sang to herself in baby babbles. Just then, she suddenly felt a large hand grab her left wrist. Gasping in surprise, she stopped dead in her tracks; She looked up at the newcomer, and to her horror, it was Prince John! She was terrified of him! She didn't mind his lackey, Sir Hiss, though; When the prince wasn't around, he was actually nice to her. He thinks that she's adorable.

"Hello, little one," He sneered at her, "Your corpulent father has taxes due, and they're not exactly coming in." 'Corelent? What does that mean?' She thought to herself, mispronouncing the word in her mind. "If holding his most precious thing hostage is the only way to get them coming in, then so be it!"

"N-no!" She stuttered out. She didn't know what the term hostage meant, but to her, it sounded bad.

"Sorry," Prince John had no remorse in his voice, "You're coming with me, little Missy!" He started walking out of the forest to the town, with the child in tow.

Once they were in Nottingham, a familiar voice stopped them both; A voice she was hoping to hear. "Stop right there!" They both turned around, and to his dismay, and her delight, there was her father, Friar Tuck!

*End of Dream Sequence*

Just then, her large, innocent eyes snapped open; She looked around, and sighed in relief when seeing that she was back home, safe and sound. She sat up, turned herself around, and pulled on her black, bow-tied shoes before stepping on the floor. She walked in the main chapel, and saw Friar Tuck preparing a bag of farthings to hide in his sienna robe. She scampered up next to him, her shoes quietly squeaking on the stone floor. "D-dada," She babbled, effectively getting his attention. She couldn't quite say "Daddy" yet, so she'd always say "Dada" when referring to him.

He looked down, and smiled when he saw his young daughter yawning, and rubbing her eyes with her tiny, left fist. "Well, good morning, sleepyhead." He ruffled her hair, as she smiled up at him sleepily. "We're going to visit the blacksmith today," He stashed the bag, as Shenzi cooed in response. She was able to speak a few single words, but since she was quite timid, she hardly ever did. She just cooed and babbled most of the time. He then took her tiny hand in his own. "Come on, sweetheart." He led her outside, and after making sure the Sheriff wasn't around, to the blacksmith's shop. The blacksmith, a dog named Otto, was working when the two entered.

"Well, good mornin', Friar Tuck," He greeted the father of the duo.

"Shh, Otto! Shh! For you, Otto," Friar Tuck took the bag out of hiding, and gave it to the dog, "From Robin Hood." He chuckled, as Shenzi smiled.

"Oh, God bless Robin Hood!" Otto smiled, holding the bag to his chest. He then saw the young child next to the badger. "Oh, hello Shen," He patted her head, making her giggle, "You sure have grown, haven't you?" He then turned to Friar Tuck. "How old is she now?"

"Ooo!" Shenzi held up her hands.

"She's two now," Her father confirmed.

"Is she?" Otto smiled in surprise, "Boy, time flies, doesn't it?"

Just then, they heard a familiar knocking on the door.

"It's the Sheriff!" Friar Tuck whispered hastily, "Hurry, hide it! Quick!" They quickly, but carefully hid the farthings in Otto's cast on his right leg.

"Here I come! Ready or not!" They heard, before the Sheriff came in. "Well, greetings from your friendly neighborhood tax collector!"

"Oh, take it easy on me, Sheriff," Otto pleaded, as Friar Tuck turned to glare at the large wolf. Shenzi kept her hands behind her back, with a nervous expression on her face. She wasn't quite scared of him like with Prince John; She just hated him, and was overall uncomfortable around him. "Wh-what with this busted leg and all, you know; I'm way behind on me work, Sheriff."

"I know Otto, but you're way behind on your taxes too," The Sheriff reminded him.

"Oh, have a heart, Sheriff. Can't you see he's laid up?" Friar Tuck grabbed a rocking chair in the shop. "Come on, Otto. You'd better sit down and rest," He offered.

"Oh, thank you. Yes." As Otto limped to the chair, the Sheriff heard the farthings clinking.

"Let me give you a hand with that leg," He offered with a fake, gracious tone. "Upsa-daisy." He tipped him back far enough, so a few coins fell in his hand. "Bingo! Ah, what they won't think of next." He then started hitting Otto's foot, making him wail with pain, as the rest of the farthings fell out. "It smarts, don't it, Otto? But Prince John says that taxes should hurt."

"Now see here, you, you evil, flint-hearted leech!" Friar Tuck shouted at the wolf, as Shenzi chimed in with a glare.

"Now, now, now, now!" The Sheriff cut him off, "Save your sermon, preacher. It ain't Sunday, you know." He then marched out of the shop, as they heard him singing to himself.

Feeling awkward from the silence, Shenzi walked up to Otto, with a concerned expression. "Oo kay?" She babbled quietly.

"I'm alright, sweetheart," Otto gave her a smile of reassurance, "Just sore."

"Are you sure?" Friar Tuck asked him, as he walked up behind his daughter. "We can stay if you need us to." The baby nodded timidly in agreement.

"No, no, it's alright," The dog shook his head, "I'm fine; I just need to rest for a while."

"Well, alright," The badger reluctantly said, "I'll just take Shenzi out for some fresh air." He stroked Shenzi's hair on the back of her head, as she smiled. "Just yell as loud as you can if you need anything."

"I will," Otto nodded, "You two have fun."

"We will," Friar Tuck smiled, as Shenzi giggled, "Good-bye."

"Bye!" Shenzi waved her hand, as they stepped outside, and closed the door.

(A/N: I added in the character credits to show when Shenzi would appear, were she real. What better place than right after her daddy? X3 Sorry that the prologue isn't that long, or that great for that matter, but I promise, er hope, that it'll get better.)

Random Fact about BxB

When I first thought of Shenzi T.'s character, she was a young adult. The next time I worked on her character, she was a kid. And now, she's only a baby. The more developed she is, the younger she gets. XD