A Change of Plans [PRIVATE: AC & The Whistlerify]

[AustralianChaos]

Ganya simply pointed to the scr on Shenzi's nose, before pointing to the series of claw marks Marini had inflicted upon his own muzzle. "You have your reasons for having the male...I have my reasons for hating Marini. Besides, she might make a good plaything for a few days...it gets rather boring when there's no-one to share your home with."

Ganya looked up as they reached Pride Rock, and noticed that there was, indeed, a dark-furred male sitting at the tip of Pride Rock, observing his lands. "I take it that's Scar," he said. "Mind if you do the introductions, since I'm new here?" he said, bluntly sitting back and letting Shenzi take charge of things.

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Despite the fact that he was not showing any outward interest, Scar had noticed the arrival of the pair, and was watching them out of the corner of his eye. The black-furred leopard was not someone Scar had seen before, and the only reason he was tolerating the stranger's presence was because Shenzi seemed to know him.

Even so, his permanently-unsheathed claws scraped the ground experimentally as he waited for Shenzi to explain this latest event, ready to forcibly remove this leopard from his presence if the explanation was not good enough.

[TheWhistlerify]

Shenzi sighed and walked a little closer to Scar then Ganya did. Shen oticed that Scar was impatient, as always. But she didn't really care if Scar offered Ganya his help or not. "Scar, this is Ganya. He's an old friend of mine." she said, before remembering that Tanga and Marini were a part of that family, "A group of lions has settled next to his forest, which happens to be just past your southern border." she then paused, giving Scar some time to think so he would consider them a threat. "Apperantly Tanga and Marini are with them."

[AustralianChaos]

Scar watched Ganya as Shenzi spoke, not trusting the unfamiliar black leopard despite Shenzi's claims he was an old friend and ally. But when Tanga and Marini's names popped up, he turned back to Shenzi. "You're sure of this?" he asked, before turning to Ganya. "Alright, leopard, describe the two of them for me...Shenzi, remain silent." He used his question as a basic test...if Ganya confirmed that the Tanga and Marini were indeed part of this group, then this could be a problem.

Ganya described the two lions he had faced, also mentioning that while he had seen only one other adult, he was certain of five or six lions being in what he assumed was a family of rogues. Scar nodded, his face becoming thoughtful as he realised Tanga and Marini had returned...most likely to actually come after him. He turned back to Shenzi. "Let me guess, he wants help getting rid of these lions?"

[TheWhistlerify]

Shenzi remained silent through the conversation, untill Scar turned to her again. "Yes." she said, "Now that we know these two are near the border, I think you know what that might mean." she knew that if there was one thing Scar was mostly careful of were other lions.

[AustralianChaos]

Scar nodded. "It's been four months...they'll be older, stronger...they're coming back. And if they've brought company..." Scar trailed off on his train of thought, before turning back towards the den. "Sarafina! Zira! Get up here...now!" he called, before turning and addressing Ganya directly. "Alright, Ganya...I'll assist you...but only because these lions are after me, not you."

[TheWhistlerify]

Sarafina walked out of the den, followed by Zira. They both noticed the leopard and wondered what was everything about. In the past 4 months Sarafina was always worried for Nala and herfriends, but she never took the risk of getting caught by going to visit her, even though what she wanted the most was just to see her daughter and to make sure she was okay.

[AustralianChaos]

Scar smiled coldly and Sarafina and Zira came out of the den. "Ah, there you two are. I have a task I require of you." He nodded in Ganya's direction. "This leopard lives in the lands directly south of us, and he's encountered a collection of rogues that are beginning to encroach in the Pridelands. Among them are two old traitors, Tanga and Marini. It seems the two of them are back to finish their task of taking the Pridelands as their own."

"I have called you two because, along with Shenzi, you are my most loyal followers, and I trust you to help rid us of this threat." He then turned back to Ganya. "Leopard...will three be enough to dispose of this group? Zira is an accomplished warrior, and Sarafina is the pride's best huntress. Shenzi also possesses some fighting skills, but her intellect is unmatched amongst the hyenas. If you need more, I know of two more hyenas that Shenzi can call upon to assist you."

Ganya thought for a moment, before answering. "Three hyenas, two lionesses, and me..." he thought about the way Scar praised his followers, noting that Scar did not seem like the type to give this sort of praise lightly. "I think the six of us should be enough, if they're as skilled as you claim."

Scar nodded, then turned to the two lionesses and single hyena. "Shenzi, round up Banzai and Ed and be back here in two minutes, I know the two of them are lurking around here somewhere."

Without waiting for a reply, Scar turned to the Sarafina and Zira. "Zira, I'm placing you in charge of this mission...I want all of the rogues dead...but I will be satisfied if you just get rid of Tanga and Marini. They're the masterminds behind this invasion, I know it."

[TheWhistlerify]

Sarafina was completly terrified, but she didn't show it. She had to think of something fast. If Zira or one of the hyenas recognised Simba, she was done for and so was he. She couldn't let anyone know Simba was still alive, it would ruin everything.

Zira nodded at Scar as Shenzi took off to find her siblings, "Consider it done." she said and waited for the hyenas to return.

Sarafina walked over to Scar, "Scar, I'm a little concerned about this..." she said, an idea coming to her mind, "What if Nala's with them?"

[AustralianChaos]

Scar looked to Sarafina, hiding his surprise at her reluctance. When Nala came up, he understood her reluctance, even if he did not care for it. "If Nala's with them, then she has betrayed us just as Tanga and Marini have...you know the penalty for that as well as I."

Scar looked directly at Sarafina, showing that he was not going to be convinced out of this. "As I said before, the importance of this mission rests on making sure Tanga and Marini are disposed of...Nala is of no significance. If she is part of that group, feel free to spare her...although I doubt Zira will be so forgiving towards her."

"We cannot afford to let this group roam the edges of our lands so freely. If we do, it is only a matter of time before they launch an invasion against the pride...for all we know, they could be recruiting other prides to their cause. I understand you concern for Nala, but with no proof that she is there, and with such a large threat to us looming on our borders, this cannot be ignored. You will do what has been asked of you...am I clear?"

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Ganya decided to use the couple of minutes they would need to wait for Shenzi's return to get an idea of the leader of this attack...and whether she was fit for the job. "So you're Zira," the leopard stated simply, approaching her but keeping his distance, razor-sharp claws on display in case she was the touchy type. "Scar places a lot of trust in your fighting skills...exactly how do you intend on approaching this?"

[TheWhistlerify]

Sarafina sighed, "We both know that Tanga and Marini aren't really like that." she said quietly, remembering that she was to pretend like she knew about Scar's plans all along. "Please, Scar, just let me see if she's there or not before we dispose of them."

Zira noticed Ganya's approach, but didn't show alot of attention to it. "I'm going to enjoy this." she said before turning to the leopard, "I was thinking about sending an infiltration. That makes everything alot more... satisfying."