There's No Way

Chapter 9: The Evil Plan, Failed.

Weeks went by and the young cubs' relationships between one another had increased tremendously. Nala knew how to swim perfectly on her own, all thanks to Simba, but she still liked it when he was with her. It meant a lot to her. He meant a lot to her. She thought back to a few weeks ago, how he told his father that he'd give his life to make sure she was safe. The thought of having Simba care so much for her made her tear up, not out of sadness, but out of pure joy. They were still cubs, yes, but they were in love. Nala sleeps with Simba every night now, and has since they confessed their love to each other. Her world wouldn't be the same without him. The cubs were out and about, hanging around the waterhole because it was really hot. Amari and Letwani were talking. Tojo was chasing his sister Kanna. Tama and Kali, well, not so great. They have been getting into minor fights, over simple things. Luckily they weren't fighting at the moment though, just sitting close to each other talking. Simba and Nala were curled up together, staring into each others eyes. Scar came running up, a certain rouge was in the bushes tracking him. Prince Enzi. Scar composed himself.

"Simba. Your father has sent me to get you, and you alone. He wants to show you something no one but him and I have ever seen. It is really cool." Scar lied.

"Oh, but uhh- can Nala co" Scar cut Simba off, almost instantly.

"No, my dear nephew. You alone. Nobody else, just you, me, and daddy." Scar smiled.

"Oh- well I thought he was out on rounds today?" Simba said, as if it were a question.

"Yes well, he got them done early and went to the gorge. I ran into him on the way there, and he told me to come get you."

"Well, okay." Simba turned to his friends. Scar smiled slightly. "See you around guys. I'll be back in a little while." The cubs nod and wave. "I love you, Nala." He kissed her and turned his uncle.

"I love you too, Simba. I'll be waiting." Nala said seductively. Simba smiled. Him and Scar walked to the gorge without any conversation what-so-ever. When they got there, they couldn't find Mufasa. Scar said he'd go find him.

"You just wait on that rock right there and I'll go get 'em."

"I'll go with you,-"

"No, no, no. Just stay on that rock right there. I'll be a few moments." Scar smiled innocently.

"okay." Simba lied down on the rock and practiced his 'roar' on a measly old lizard who could care less about the situation.

***Meanwhile***

"Look there's Scar. It's time. Lets go." Shenzi said almost disgustedly. They started barking and biting at the legs of the herd of grazing wildebeests. The wildebeests did their best to escape, but they ran right down the path, entering the gorge where Simba was.

***Simba***

He had finally got a loud enough 'roar' for it to echo. He looked up and smiled as he imagined little waved of his roar bouncing off of the walls of the gorge. His smiled faded when he heard rattling. It was getting louder. He looked back down to see rocks bouncing off of the ground. He looked up, to his horror; he saw a massive wave of wildebeests barreling their way down the south wall of the gorge, toward him. He stood shocked in fear. Then he did the only thing he knew to do, turn on his heel and get away as fast as possible.

***Scar***

He ran and ran. His plan was going perfect. Except for the fact that he was still unaware he was being tracked. He spotted Mufasa.

"Mufasa quick. Stampede. In the gorge. Simba is down there."

"Simba?"

Mufasa and Scar sprinted with all their might. Zazu, flying ahead to get a viewpoint of where Simba was, was down in the gorge by the time the two lions had gotten to the edge of the gorge.

"There, there, on that tree." Zazu screamed in fear.

"HOLD ON SIMBA!" Mufasa screamed over the thumping sounds of wildebeest.

He jumped down into the gorge and attempted to retrieve his son. Scar was perched at the top of the cliff where Mufasa had jumped off at. He watched intently, hoping his plan would succeed. All of a sudden his vision blurred, then when black. The only glimpse he could make out was what looked to be a grey lion, staring harshly down at him. Enzi was about to end Scars life, permanently, when….

"SCAR. HELP ME. Brother!" Enzi rushed to the side to see Mufasa struggling to stay a foot to the wall of the gorge.

"Its me my king. Here take my paw." Enzi yelled and held out his paw for Mufasa to latch onto. They succeeded just in time. Mufasa, had he not gotten hold of Enzi, would've slipped and fell to his death. Enzi pulled the king up onto the cliff. Simba came running up to his father and nuzzled his leg intently. Scar was passed out.

"What happened to my brother, Enzi?" Mufasa said sternly.

"I'll explain everything, Sire, but whats important now is that we get him back to Pride Rock so I can give a full speech on what happened here today."

"As you wish, Enzi. Thank you for saving my life. I am so humbly grateful."

Enzi bowed in respect and they walked on home. They got there, Mufasa roared summoning his pride.

"Enzi here has some very important news to share with all of us, so listen closely." Everyone nodded and turned their heads to the rouge. Scar was coming out of his knocked-out state.

"Perfect." Enzi said. "Now, I believe I have your attention. One of your pride members tried to KILL the Prince and King today. My proof simply is this. I got suspicious when I first got here. Visions of the death of my family and pride flooded my head. When I got here I was gratefully welcomed by all but one lion, from this pride. Scar. I noticed how familiar he looked. When I took a closer look he matched the same description of the lion who killed my family." Everybody gasped. "When I had that information, I stalked him. Day in, day out. He never knew I was there. He led me out to his hyena camp without even knowing it. I knew he was the lion I was searching for, but I didn't have it in me to kill him…yet. Earlier today, he was talking to 3 hyeanas. The same three that cornered Nala. That attacked Simba. Their names are Shenzi, Ed, and Banzai. He told them to wait at the other side of the gorge for the signal to start the stampede. I followed him some more, down to the waterhole where he was telling Simba, that his father had a 'surprise' for him, in the gorge. Simba tried to protest to get Scar to let Nala come along, but Scar wouldn't want any witnesses, so he denied Simba's request. Though he thought he had no witnesses." Enzi stopped briefly. Scar was looking at him, still a little out of it. "When Simba and Scar got to the gorge, Mufasa was no where to be found. They 'looked' but all they were really doing was walking in circles. Scar told Simba to wait on a rock. He said he would go find Mufasa. Simba tried to protest again, but was denied yet again, so he sat down on the rock and waited. Scar gave the signal to the hyenas and they started the stampede. When Scar thought he had Simba right where he wanted, he ran to get Mufasa, who had just finished rounds. Zazu was present as well. We all raced back to the gorge, and Mufasa dove into the stampede without the slightest hesitation. What did Scar do? He smacked Zazu into a wall so he wouldn't go for help. What else did Scar do? Nothing! He just sat and watched. Mufasa finally had Simba safe, but he, himself was hit by a wildebeest and knocked back into the gorge. He lunged and clung onto the wall of the gorge as he tried to make his way up. Before I realized he was on the wall, I had sprung out of my hiding place and knocked Scar out. I knew his intentions. He wanted the title, 'King' and he was about to have it. I stepped over and peered down at Mufasa. He was struggling to keep his cling to the wall. I reached down and helped him up, and that's when Simba came running up to the two of us. We carried Scar back here, for one purpose, judgment. He is the one who killed my mother and father. He is the one who ruined my pride and killed its newly crowned queen right before my very eyes. He tried to kill Mufasa and Simba today. That is my proof!" Enzi ended with a slight growl towards Scar. Judgment time! Everyone was confused at the moment, except for Enzi, Scar, and Simba. They all knew that was the truth of what really happened today. Zira was on the verge of tears. She loved Scar, but could not follow him in his evil ways.

"It's not true. Is it? Tell me their lying Scar. Tell me it's not true." Tear flowed out of her eyes. Scar just stood there, looking at the ground. He knew he betrayed the pride. Mufasa spoke up.

"You have got to be kidding me, Scar. Why? Why would you go to such extremes to gain something that was never meant to be yours?"

Scar looked up.

"Because father disowned me and always loved you more. I hate you. I hate all of you. I much rather be dead." Scar said. Mufasa was boiling angry. Scar knew it.

"Scar, the only judgment I can pass now is death." Mufasa tackled his brother to the ground and the rolled out of the den. Mufasa had Scar pinned down and wasn't giving him any chance at all to escape. Mufasa raised his paw and struck his brother down. Scar was dead. No point tryin to hide it. After what he did, he got what he deserved. Mufasa was beaming with anger, but kept himself well composed.

"Enzi, how many hyenas are in that camp you spoke of?" he said sternly.

"About 20, but Mufasa I'm not letting you go in there, at least not without me. It would be my honor." Enzi bowed. Mufasa smiled.

"Alright then, take me to them." Mufasa said.

They set off southeast, toward the little hyena camp setup by Scar. It was not too far, but it was out of reach of the Pride Lands, so they thought. Enzi and Mufasa said nothing until they got there. They decided to split up and have a 'look' around.

***Meanwhile***

The cubs were hanging out at the base of Pride Rock. Simba and Nala, both, real shook up about what had happened today. Nala broke the silence.

"I'm so glad you're still alive. I don't know what would happen if I had lost you. I was so scared when Enzi told us that story. I was scared when you went to the gorge. I wanted to go with you, to protect you, like you did me."

"Nala, I'm so thankful that I'm still here with you. You're my world. I want to spend my life with you, not just be boyfriend and girlfriend, but mates, for life. We may only be 12 weeks old, still cubs, but I don't want anyone other than you. I'm not going to be king if it means I can't have you as my queen. I love you with all my heart Nala. Would you, you know, be my mate? For life?" He smiled at her. She smiled back, tears streaming down her face. She leaned forward and kissed him. They broke the kiss.

"Don't ever leave me again, Simba. I don't want to lose the greatest thing that's ever happened to me." She sobbed. "I love you, too."

"Don't worry, Nala, I'll keep you safe. After all, you're the greatest thing that's ever happened to me. I'm so lucky to have you." They smile at each other. Simba kisses her with a strong embrace. They break the kiss, but held onto the embrace. They were both madly in love. Kali and Tama just had another fight. Tama came racing past, crying her eyes out. Simba and Nala broke the embrace. Simba decided to follow Tama to the other side of the waterhole. Kali came up to Nala, right as Simba left.

"What did you do to her, Kali?" Nala asked sternly.

"Nothing. I did nothing to her."

"Yea, sure." Nala rolled her eyes in disgust.

***Simba and Tama***

Simba followed her to the west side of the waterhole. She hadn't noticed him until she stopped walking and sat down on a rock. She was still crying her eyes out.

"S-s-simba i-is that y-you?" Tama sobbed.

"Yes Tama. I'm here because you're crying. I wanted to see what happened and if you were okay. What happened?"

"Kali and I had a huge fight. H-he told me he didn't want me anymore. That I was useless and stuck-up, not fun anymore like I use to be. He said that he deserved better. That I was nothing to him but another girl, and I should never be happy. He said he made a mistake dating me, loving me, and almost mating me. I-I have never been s-s-so hurt in m-my life." She sobbed. Simba walked closer to her, with a big heart, and put a paw around her and pulled her into a hug, not a hug of romance or complete affection, but a hug of compassion and understanding. Something to calm her nerves. He knew that's what she needed, a shoulder to cry on. She sobbed into his shoulder for a good few minutes before finally composing herself enough to stop sobbing and push away. He gave her a quick smile and turned back to the direction they came. They walked back to where Nala and Kali were standing, not talking, just standing. Tama paused when she saw Kali, but she kept her composure and continued to walk next to Simba. Simba just kept walking.

"Hey Simba. What took you so long?" Nala whined. Kali remained silent, but his gaze was fixed on Tama, who did everything to keep from meeting his gaze.

"Just talking." He beamed a smile at Nala. They both her Tama sob quietly. She took off running and stopped a few yards away, out of earshot.

"Kali, you realize you broke Tama's heart. She was willing to give you anything and everything. She loves you. Would you take her back already! I know you still love her dearly." Simba said simply. "Now go!" he ordered. Kali realized what he had done and shot off after her. She was sobbing uncontrollably, when she felt a gentle paw on her shoulder. She expected it to be Simba or Nala, but when she turned around, she saw the same lion that she was sobbing over. He looked down at her with guilt in his eyes and sorrowful compassion across his face.

"I'm so, so, so, so, so, sorry Tama. I was so stupid! You really are the most important thing in the world to me. I really do love you still." He smiled. She smiled back. They kissed quickly and turned to Simba and Nala, who were treading their way toward them. Simba and Nala smiled at us.

"Thank you Simba." Kali said.

"No problem, bud." He looked up. "It's getting pretty late. Father should be home soon. Lets all get to bed. I, for one, have had a long day."

"I agree completely. Can I sleep with you still, Simba?" Nala asked unsure.

"Of course my dear." They kissed. All four cubs walked back to Pride Rock, tails intertwined. I had been a busy day for all of them. They were all ready for a good night sleep. They passed out as soon as they layed down. Everyone was there, asleep, except for Enzi and Mufasa. They were still at the hyena camp. They would probably show up by morning. Sure enough, by the time midnight came around, Enzi and Mufasa trudged their way into the den with fresh hyena blood on their paws. The hyena species was extinct. After a long day of struggle and sacrifice, plus the almost death of the Prince and King, sleep was opportune at this moment, and was welcomed greatly by the entire pride. Enzi was a hero, and everyone knew it, especially the King and Prince. All the lions and lionesses were passed out asleep, everything was, yet again, perfectly peaceful in the Pride Lands.