The Shadowed Lands
#1 of TLK
The Shadowed Lands - TLK
Written by Dragonnx
Concept by Shippo
Disclaimer: This is an alternate reality, fundamentally based on the original movie The Lion King. Most character's stay close or true to their nature, however a few are altered to make them fit in line with Shippo's outline.
The clouds moved as if in a daze across the darkened Pridelands, as if they knew that the King had only recently perished at the claws of his brother. As even the sun seemed to shine just a bit less brightly among the kingdom, and its inhabitants.
When news arrived to the lioness' all were distraught. As Scar gave his speech, not a single pridelander had the will to look up, as every tail drooped heavily upon the ground. Yet none had it worse than Sarabi, who had lost both husband and son, even Nala who had truly felt the loss of her best friend was no were nearly as distraught as Sarabi.
As Scar finished his speech a horde of hyena emerged from the shadows, their cackling signaling the true change to the peaceful regime upheld by Mufasa.
At first the only changes seemed to be the Hyena's free range of hunting and quartering throughout the Pridelands. Yet as days turned to weeks, and weeks to months, Scar's true sadistic side began to show. Soon he would order the Lioness to hunt on behalf of the hyena's, and on his second month of rule the most shocking of changes would arrive.
The cackling of hyena's sounded brilliantly amongst the crowd, as lioness began to file through the crowds to their place before the King. Many murmuring or nipping at the hyena's that got too close. While a truce was upheld, neither side still liked each other.
Nala sat closely to Sarabi, still a young cub, she had only grown an inch or two in the past months, some partly due to the sharing of food with the new guest. The other lioness circled around them, still protecting their young, while showing their loyalty to their Queen.
Leaning low to speak to Nala, Sarabi whispered "don't leave my side little lioness, your mother was called for by Scar, and asked me to watch over you." Nala licked her guardians muzzle, "yes'm Sarabi, but why do the hyena's have to be here? They smell like elephant feet!" The older lioness chuckled as the cub enthusiastically waved her paw in front of her nose.
While Nala still missed Simba, she was a cub and was always curious, and like all cubs asked too many questions often ones adults didn't expect.
"Aunt Sarabi?" she whispered. "Yes young one?"
"Why do you call Uncle Scar, by his name?" This caught her by surprise, her attention having been mostly on the hyenas that seemed mostly male in the cave. "What do you mean, Nala? Is it not his name?" Nala pondered for a moment, as she made half thinking faces, before trying again, "you never call him King or King Scar, just Scar. Why do you do that?"
Some of the hyena's were listening, and looked at them intently, one being Scar's favorite lackey, Banzai.
Trying to do her best she leaned in close to Nala, "Hush little one. He is not my King, as Mufasa was, we will speak of it no more." While Sarabi's voice was not harsh, it had a slight annoyed undertone that the cub understood meant to stop. Instead she moved beneath the stronger lionesses chest and snuggled in the safety she found there.
A hushed silence quickly fell upon the cave as a dark lion appeared before the crowd. "You were all 'summoned' here for a declaration from your 'King" almost extending the word too long. "As loyal subjects, I feel a need to reward those who have shown the utmost respect and understanding in these times of change. So today I have two announcements. First and foremost, the name Mufasa will never be spoken of again in my presence. He was the pa-"
An uproar ensued, as lionesses roared and began to argue, but none were as infuriated as the old Queen. Nala quickly fled to another lioness as she felt the older lioness above her shake with fury, and spat her words at the would-be-king. "You venomous snake of a lion!" Without hesitation she leapt at the King, who only had time to gasp and shrink back a step, as both claw and fang shot forward to land a devastating blow upon his meek frame.
In that moment, Scar realized how weak he was, and how easily hyena or lioness could end his life and rule.
Yet the blow never landed, with lioness and hyena both frozen in shock, at Sarabi's outburst, one hyena had reacted fast enough and rammed fully into the leaping mass. Knocking her out of the air and unto the ground, where quickly others surrounded the enraged attacker.
"Banzai?" Scar asked confused as to how rapidly his lackey had reacted, most likely saving his life. "Keep her quiet," was all the spotted savior said before moving back to his place.
Quickly Scar realized all eyes were on him or Sarabi, both curious to see what the other would do. Brushing himself off as if a flea had bitten him he stood back up and began to speak.
"The Old Queen has attempted to attack her King. This by law is only punishable by Death!" His words echoed as the mixed group gasped and laughed. Yet Scar knew an opportunity when he saw one and cleared his throat. "Yet I am a merciful King," looking towards Sarabi who was half pinned down he continued, "I know the loss of your family was devastating, and so I will forgive your transgression, but you must pay a price Sarabi..." turning back to the crowd, "as punishment, you are to become Emissary Lioness to the Hyena's."
Normally this would be an honor, if it were to another pride. Yet to become one to the slobbering mangy mutts was truly a spear to her Queen's honor. As Emissaries were required to "service" their hosts in any way they wished. Yet as she was about to attack again, she saw little Nala cowering in fear, and the other cubs who huddled closely to guardians or parents. She instantly knew she had to remain strong for the others, and so submitted without a word to her new position.
Scar realized what her silence meant and continued.
"Again, Mufasa's name will not be spoken of as of tomorrow." Looking over his shoulder he waved a lioness in the shadows to step forward beside him. "In addition, I announce your new Queen, who has shown excellence in service to her King, from the moment I was burdened with the title." Every lioness gasped to see who came forward, some were happy, other's suspicious, but never the less, the off tanned lioness with green eyes walked up. "Bow to Queen Sarafina!" Scar bellowed, and the masses if not hesitantly kneeled before them.
"Lastly..." Scar continued, as many looked around confused as to what else he had to say, as he had mentioned his two announcements. "In light of recent events, I must truly reward those who are loyal to me. The Lioness King's Guard, led by Zira, are to be exempt from the following. All Lioness in service to his Majesty, are to allow All Hyena who wish to be serviced by them, to do as they ask. Including paw jobs, muzzle jobs, and tail hole requests, the only exemption is lionesses slit, that is for Royalty only." As he watched some of the lioness move about anxiously, and huddle near the few pregnant ones, he cleared his throat, "of course those bearing children may also be exempt, on the condition they come to the Royal Chamber once a week to service their King, oh and the cubs are under my protection as well."
The silence and appalled looks upon the lionesses was indescribable, even if some of their fears for the cubs had been quelled. Yet as some looked around they began to see the male hyena's who eyed them with hunger, and the guards lead by Zira, who seemed ready to enforce the new decree. Some ran out of the cave to find shelter elsewhere, others began to growl and swipe at the approaching horde.
"Nala dear, come. You do not need to see this..." Hearing her mother's voice, Nala quickly ran through legs and paws to get outside the soon to be mess. The last thing she saw was Sarabi, who looked pained as a hyena impaled her backside while others kept her from rebelling. Her jaws and claws attempting to assault her attackers, but neither succeeded, and only acted to make the experience more satisfying for the male atop her.
As the young cub entered the Royal Chamber, and the sounds of the struggling pride faded into a muffle, she was astonished to see other cubs in here. With Shenzi and Banzai both bringing in a few more. "There we did as you asked Scar, what now?" Shenzi asked, spitting out a tuft of fur she had gotten in her mouth. "Ah, my frie-nds, so good to see you work so diligently," he looked at his Queen who took the look as a que, smiling mischievously she slowly approached her King, and lay low between his legs, slowly licking his sheath.
"You two have been ever loyal, and true friends to me." The rough tongue on fur soon changed to a slick slurping sound as Sarafina began to bob her head on her King's shaft. "After much... thought... I have come to the conclusion... you..." changing from sitting to a low crouch, he began to muzzle hump her. "A shining new era is tip toeing nearer... mmm yes my Queen..." Shenzi annoyed spoke up "and where do we feature?" Scar smirked at having heard that before. Without answering his humping became rapid and wild and he roared into the room, Sarafina swallowing his royal seed as he emptied into her muzzle. After a minute of silence he began anew, as his sheath was cleaned.
"Shenzi, you have always made sure my plans are followed precisely, for that I announce you as my Advisor, and you may own the cave just off of Pride Rock," Shenzi smiled, being glad to not have to live with all the hyena's in the main chamber. "In addition," wincing he looked down at the slutty lioness who was already trying to get him hard again, "easy dear, I have a special treat in mind after our guest leave." She smirked, rolling his balls in her mouth, before beginning to lick his sheath again. "In addition, Shenzi, as I know you are into both genders, you are allowed to take two lioness as your slaves, to do as you'd like," She cackled at the reward, having already though of very fun plans, and began to leave the chamber to pick her prize. "Oh and Shenzi, do restrain yourself, they are still huntress, and we require food." Feeling his Queen again engulfing him, he reach low and began removing the lioness from his shaft slowly he pushed her muzzle towards the door, "speaking of which Sarafina, go fetch me something." Sarafina grinned, and called the cubs to follow her to the feeding area. All except Nala, who was held back by Scar's paw on her tail as she had begun to run to her mother.
Whining she tried to follow, but was hushed when the big lion looked down at her with a threatening stare. "Banzai my friend, you have showed your loyalty to me more often than I can recount. And today you proved it once again, and as a very special reward, I give you Nala, new Princess of the Pridelands, to be your special lioness." "WHAT?!" Nala screamed, as she looked dumbfounded at her King. "And you will do everything he asks dear Nala, or you will be punished." As he extended his claws and used one to scratch her flank roughly. "Owww!" was all she said before she realized he would hurt her more if she didn't obey, or at least pretend.
"Scar, this is truly a great gift, but can I also have your old cave behind Pride Rock?" "It is yours my friend, but do be a little gentle, the Queen does care for her little brat, and I can't have her upset." Without a word, Banzai got up and grabbed the little cub, running off to the cave. While Banzai was a high ranking hyena, and was able to mate fairly consistently, he had a real thing for cubs. Especially lioness, he'd watch them and always fantasize about what he'd do to them.
With Scar's new decree, not only would he get action whenever he wanted from the lioness, he also had his private little toy Nala. With out a another word, Banzai took his prize in his mouth, and quickly moved outside. The angry and defiant lioness, now all muffled by hyena shafts, or females forcing themselves upon them. Nala was shocked silent, her paws no longer looking to push herself away from her carrier, as she felt a sickening feeling in her little gut. She had never seen so many lioness forced to service so many suitors. Only having seen her give a muzzle job recently. The noises again faded and the sight was gone, but the little cub was frozen, trying to understand what was happening.
"Ooof," Nala tumbled to the ground, as Banzai dropped her in his excitement, her tail tuft landing on her head, her legs in the air, she quickly rolled on to her paws and scooted back to the wall. She quickly began to look around the cave, trying to decide which way would be the best to escape, and just as he was close enough to touch her, she ran straight through his legs, and jumped down the ledge. Having under estimated the fall, she rolled down the rocky surface about twenty feet, and landed on some rather uncomfortable pebbles. Scratched up and bruised she tried to get up and run, but she had also lost her breath in the fall.
"There you are brat," Banzai called as he casually climbed down, watching as the young cub struggled to run away. She began breath heavily as he approached, her little brain knew this was really bad. "You can't run cub, the King ordered you to be mine, and anyone who finds you will bring you back, and if you ever try that again, I'll hang you by your tail till it rips off, understand?" By this point the young princess was sobbing in fear, and couldn't talk, so she slowly nodded her head. "Good, now get back inside." She began to walk back, her tail and ears drooping low, but she could feel his eyes on her, and shivered.
Limping she reached the spot where he told her, and law down. She didn't understand why this was happening, why had Aunt Sarabi attacked Scar? Why did Scar make the lioness do things they didn't want? Why was her Mommy doing that weird thing to him? And why did she have to stay with Banzai? But she wouldn't have the luxury of processing all this, as Banzai approached her from behind and lifted her tail.
"HEY!" Nala yelled at him, surprised and annoyed at being touched by him. "What are you doing that for?! That's my tail!" Banzai laughed, "Oh yeah?" tugging on her tail once to emphasis his words, "well Scar says this tail is mine, and every hair on your head. So you better do what I say, or I'll start pulling your whiskers out, one by one." With that she tried to roll into a ball, and hide. She knew how badly it hurt to get her whiskers pulled on, once Simba had accidently caught one in his teeth and it hurt really bad. Luckily Zazu was able to help take it out without pulling it off her muzzle.
She suddenly began to cry again, this time because she really missed Simba. Her best friend. She even pictured t hat day when Zazu had come down and told them they were supposed to get married. And if she could get him back, she would marry the dumb lion a hundred times!
To be Continued? Maybe...