Chapter 1

"The Pride Lands are in imminent danger"

It's been two years since Mufasa was killed, and Scar took over the Pride lands. During that time the herds have moved on and the prey was mostly killed of. It was a day like any other. Scar has gone with the heyenas for a quick hunt.

"Nala" - Sarabi spoken.

"Come, sit down with us."

"I am not gonna stand idle, while our home gets destroyed. We have to do something"

"There is nothing that we can do now. Scar is the King."

"Then let's leave! Anything's better than this tyrant."

"Nala. Pride rock is our home. We can't just leave"

Suddenly they were all startled. They overheard the hyenas specific laughing. They were dragging a gazelle to the top of the cliff. Scar was coming with them, and it looked like he was staring at Sarabi this whole time.

"What was this about?" - she thought to herself, not knowing what is next to come.

Shenzi, the hyena leader came to the lionesses.

"Sarabi. King wishes to see you"

Nala heard this and was furious.

"Don't go." - she begged.

Sarabi stood up and said:

"I am not afraid of him".

She went alone, slowly approaching the cliff edge. There she saw an old black manned lion feasting on a gazelle. He heard her steps and spoke faster.

"Won't you join me Sarabi? There's plenty to go around." - he nodded.

"You're over hunting Scar."

"I've simply perfected the kill, with the help of my army."

Sarabi got angry.

"You are killing everything!"

"Don't you see? There is nobody to challenge me. We can finally take whatever we want!

She was confused.

"We?" - she asked.

Scar made a sad face, though she couldn't see it. It was hard for him to speak right now. His mouth was covered in blood.

"Long ago you chose Mufasa over me, but now there is a new King. So stop being so selfish."

"You are the selfish one!" - she replied, happy that she stood up to him.

"Other lions look to you. As long as you resist, they will reject me. Please. Take your place by my side, and we will feast together." - Scar looked at her and tried to form a smile, to show her that he actually cares. He has always cared for her. He never stopped loving her.

"I will not be your Queen."

"Sarabi please, let me at least explain. Do you remember, when I and Mufasa fought for the mantle of the king?"

"How could I forget? You were beaten and scarred. This was the day you changed your name. From Taka to Scar. I think I liked the old one more."

"Yes I was beaten, but as far as the brains goes I got the lions share. But it's not what this is about. It's what Mufasa did to me before that. Since we were cubs I really liked you. You do remember that we played a lot. I cared for you."

"You did, but when your training to the challenge started you rejected me. And then after your lost you were avoiding me as much as possible. I still don't know why."

"It was Mufasa's fault."

"What? How can this be his fault?" - she was surprised.

"Let me tell you how it all happened" - and he started to tell her the story of what happened between him and Mufasa.

"Father why is that Mufasa will be the King?! I am not worse!" - Taka yelled because his father, Ahadi, just announced that Mufasa is going to be the King.

"Because, you furball, are not fitted to be the King. You lack compassion and judgment. And your brother has everything a great leader needs." - he laughed at his younger son. Unfortunately he did not treat him with proper respect.

"How can you say that to your own son? I loved you father, but it's the last time I am hurt by you" - Taka started running.

"Son! Please no! I didn't mean to. Come back! Taka!" - Ahadi tried to call him back but it did not work. Taka didn't care anymore.

He ran to Mufasa. He knew what had to be done.

"Oh there you are my big brother! You traitor!"

"Taka? What are you doing here?"

"How long did you think you can hide it from me? A week? A month?"

"What are you talking about?"

"Do you really think I am that stupid? Your Majesty?" - he laughed.

"Ah, I know what this is about. You're mad because father chose me to be the King and not you. Face it Taka. I've always been the better choice."

"You will regret saying that. I challenge you. A fight between you and me, for the mantle of King"

"I accept your challenge punk. But let's make it more interesting. I know you've been keeping a close eye on Sarabi. I always liked her too. So whoever wins, will get the right to be her mate. The loser however, will never speak to her again. So how about that?" - Mufasa laughed.

Taka was horrified. If he lost the fight, he would never be able to speak to the love of his life.

"You will never win so why not. You will make it easier for me to get her." - Taka's words may have sounded confident, but he wasn't sure anymore.

"Good for you. So, first day of the next month. And you better be ready. I want to give everyone a good show." - Mufasa mocked his brother even more before leaving.

1 Month later, day of the challenge.

"My faithful subjects" - Ahadi has spoken from the cliff.

"Today is the challenge day. I never thought this would happen, but if there are more heirs to the throne it might. It will be brother against brother for the mantle of future King. I wish them both the best of luck" - However, he was cheering for Mufasa. Once he found out that Taka has challenged his brother, he rejected him. It took a great pain for his son, but he did not care.

The crowd roared as the two lion brothers were approaching. Sarabi was watching from a rock. Both Mufasa and Taka were her friends. She even felt something towards Taka at some point. But now she wanted to see who's gonna win.

An old mandrill came between the brothers and marked them with some powder.

"My young princes. Fight fair and honorable. May the best one win."

Taka and Mufasa touched their paws and the fight has commenced. Even now Mufasa was making fun out of his brother.

"Obviously I am the best here so an easy win for me." - he laughed.

"Don't bet on it. I will not be defeated so easily."

Taka pounced at Mufasa but he dodged the attack and striked back with his claws. He scrached Taka's left shoulder.

Taka felt the pain and started to lose focus on his surroundings. As Mufasa was pouncing at him, Taka tried to dodge the attack, but has accidentally fallen from a rock. Mufasa has sticked his sharp claws above Taka's left eye and pulled it down. Once he was done, blood was dropping from his claws.

"My eye! I can't see!" - Taka's face was covered in blood. He was scared that he is going to die. Mufasa has used the chance and pinned him down.

"It's over Taka! Give it up! I don't want to kill you in front of all those animals, although it would give me some pleasure to not have to care about you anymore."

Taka hesitated. He did not want to lose Sarabi forever. But he couldn't fight anymore. He touched three times and Mufasa had let him go. The crowd cheered.

Mufasa, now realising what he has actually told Taka, was ashamed of himself. He wanted to say sorry.

"Brother I am so sorry. I did not mean to say those words to you. I was just driven by the fight."

Taka was standing up from the dirt and saw his reflection in a puddle. He had a scar going through his left eye.

"I don't care. You and Father both ruined my life. We might be brothers within blood but that's just it. I hate you. Stay as far away from me. Now you've killed Taka. My name is Scar. And from now on everyone will address me as Scar. And since I am honorable, I will never speak to Sarabi again." - Now called Scar, he wanted to be left alone in peace, so he started to go to his den.

"Brother please. I need you." - Mufasa yelled.

Scar stopped and looked over his shoulder.

"And I needed you. In past tense. Now get lost."

"This is my story." - Scar said and dropped a tear from his scarred eye.

Sarabi had a literal waterfall from her eyes. She felt sorry for him. She started looking at him in another way.

"I can't believe it. It can't be true. Taka I am so sorry. Now I understand why you are who you are."

"That's why I need you Sarabi. You are the only thing, I've been thinking about since I came back to my den as Scar not Taka. I beg you, give me a chance."

"I will. But promise me. Promise that you will change. Show me that you are willing to do good. To bring back the old Taka"

"I will. I pledge this to you, my Queen. Can I hug you please?"

"Yes you furbrain." - Scar and Sarabi shared a passionate hug. She felt his anguish going away for that moment. He really needed someone who can love him.

Scar roared to gather the attention of everyone. Hyenas and lions alike.

"Let the Pride be my witness! I choose Sarabi, as my Queen"

"And I accept. Till the Pride Lands end."

"Long live the queen!" - lionesses roared.

"You did what?!" - Nala yeled.

"How could you? Are you out of your mind!?"

"Nala let me explain. When you will hear the whole story you will understand."

"I don't wanna hear a single word about him. I just never thought you will be so foolish to be that tyrants mate."

"He's only that because of Mufasa."

"I don't believe it. Just damn you both!" - she started running. Scar was about to order a hunt for her but Sarabi saw that and stepped in.

"No Scar! Let her go. She doesn't know what happened to you. And she had a hard time since you became King."

"But she's part of our Pride. It's my duty to keep her safe and well."

"You might have kept her safe, but well? Probably not. Now that's going to change. You're going to change. Is that clear?" - Sarabi smiled.

"Yes my Queen. Sarabi I never stopped loving you."

"Yes I could feel that moments ago. But I don't know where this road will lead us. For now let the lions feed, and we're gonna have to talk about the hyenas."

"What about them?" - he looked surprised.

"This is not one of those talks everyone can hear. Let's go somewhere private." - she nodded.

"Oh I know! I must show you your new den. Our den."

"Perfect." - and they both went to their new den.