The Legend Of The Shadow

[KingKivuli]

Battle Ready

Ashur and Kokota slowly made their way to the graveyard. They were keeping their eyes and ears open for hyena's. If they were spotted it would have been game over. As the approached the small hill edge of the graveyard, both lions looked over at where the training area was. What they saw shook them. The higher walls suddenly collapsed. Without wasting a second Ashur and Kokota dashed into the skeletal remains towards Kivuli 'This is bad' Said Ashur 'If Kivuli was in there he's not going to be...' Ashur was cut off by Kokota 'Don't think like that. We don't know what's happened. Lets just try and get their safe ourselves' Both lions picked up the pace and went as fast as they could

They arrived at the entrance. Their pace went from a sprint down to a very careful walk. As they made their way in, it was clear Kokota had been right. Kivuli had trained. The place was covered with even more claw and bite marks than before. It was made worse by the fact that the dust of bones had become the floor, and the whole place was stained with crimson blood. The high wall that had fallen, lay smashed across the ground with shards scattered in every direction 'What the hell happened to this place? Did Kivuli do all this?' Asked Ashur 'I don't know. Maybe' replied Kokota 'KIVULI!!!! WHERE ARE YOU!?!' He yelled at the top of his lungs hoping for his brothers response

Kokota got a reply soon enough. Bones began to rain down upon the two. Ashur and Kokota moved out the way quickly as the skeletons smashed upon the ground. They looked round to see where it had come from. A dark figure jumped from the top of the wall and landed with a thud in between Ashur and Kokota. The force of the landing sent the skeletal dust up in the air. The figure that had landed was Kivuli. His once clean cut body was covered with cut marks and scrapes. His paw pads were the worst. They were bleeding out, dampening the floor with more blood 'Good. Your both ready to fight' He spoke

Kivuli's brother and friend glared in amazement. How could Kivuli be standing with those marks and such brutal beating upon his body? 'Kivuli,what on earth happened to you? We have all been worried' inquired Kokota 'I've been training, that's what caused all these marks, but that does not matter. What does matter is that we take down Scar. His rule is coming to an end, and I'm not letting a few flesh wounds hold me back. Are you both with me?' Kivuli waited for them to respond 'I'm with you bro' Answered Kokota 'Me too' said Ashur 'You sure you will be ok though Kivuli? Your quite beaten up' Ashur was worried. Kivuli looked so weak 'I'm fine lets just go' The three lions departed

The journey back was slow and steady. It was giving Kivuli time to heal himself for the fight ahead. No one spoke. They just walked. Kivuli's mind raced with thoughts. 'This is it Scar. Your time of chaos will end today. Its only been a short while but the three of us have become strong I know it. This is not just for me. This is for my brother and Ashur. Sarabi and the lionesses, but most important of all. This is for my mother. I hope your watching mother. I will finally have you rest in peace. You killed her Scar and now I will finally take my revenge on you for her death. Mark my words. By my claws you will fall by night time'

[SimbasMate]

Ooo! I love what you're doing with mah Ashur!!!!!!!!!! =D Can't wait til the next chapter!

[LilTiger]

OMG that was awesome! I loved the ending!

[KiarasMate]

Aww. I was totally expecting a plot twist here but it's still awesome the way it turned out. ^^ Can't wait for the next part KK! Fight! Fight! Fight! lol. Keep up the awesome work my friend.

[CommandoTheLion]

Wow that was so awesome xD this is an epic story xD its very good to read xD

[KingKivuli]

Enter the King

Back at Priderock, about an hour later, Scar emerged from the den, his stomach growling in hunger. A large group of the lionesses that had gone hunting had returned, including Sarabi. Yet again they were empty handed. Scar was sick of this so called disobedience. He stood on a small outcrop and called out 'SARABI!!!' Moments later the elder lioness came walking through the horde of hyenas, who where snapping their fangs at her and snarling in hunger. The proud Sarabi took no notice and just walked on through, making her way up Priderock to meet with Scar

Once she was there, she addressed the king 'Yes Scar?' Scar came close to Sarabi and got right in her face 'Where is your hunting party? They are not doing there job?' Sarabi replied with the truth that everyone knew 'Scar there is no food. The herds have moved on' Scar refused to believe that fact 'NO! Your just not looking hard enough' Sarabi was unwilling to let the truth go and attempted to sway Scars mind 'Its over, there is nothing left. We have only one choice. We must leave Priderock' Scar felt assaulted by that claim and responded in a low snarling tone 'We're not going anywhere' he said 'Then you have sentenced us to death!'

Sarabi had raised her voice in the hopes to sound more aggressive against Scar. It was to no avail. Scar just replied in and equal tone 'Then so be it!' Sarabi could not believe it. Scar was so stuck up he would rather die then lose his leadership 'You cant do that' her voice was cut back down to a quiet gentle tone. Scars next words proved Sarabi right 'I am the King I can do whatever I want!' He was power hungry and was not letting go 'If you were half the king Mufasa was...' Sarabi was cut out, as a strong swipe came from Scar that sent her flying and skidding across the rock floor, with Scars words following 'I'm ten times the king Mufasa was!' As Sarabi lay on the floor, she felt the end approaching 'If this is to be my death, at least I can join Mufasa and Simba' Her thoughts then turned to the brothers and Ashur 'Kivuli. Kokota. Ashur. The fate of the pride is in your paws now. I know you can save us'

Scar began to move in for a kill when a flash of lightning directed his attention to a red maned lion standing on the rocks above. As the lion bounded down Scar backed away uttering words of fear 'Mufasa? No your dead' The lion promptly made his way to Sarabi and gave her a gentle nudge. The lioness opened her eyes to the gentle touch and snapped to life at the site 'Mufasa!?' The lion looked down at her and replied 'No it's me' Sarabi then realized who this lion was 'SIMBA!! Your alive? How can that be?' Simba bent over and gave his widowed mother a loving nuzzle 'It doesn't matter. I'm home' The true king had returned and was ready to set things right. Simba turned his attention to Scar and advanced

Meanwhile back in the broken lands Kivuli, Kokota and Ashur were almost home. A large rumble of thunder echoed across the sky above them. Neither flinched nor blinked. They knew what it was they set out to do. Nothing was going to stop them from saving the Pridelands even if it cost each of their lives. Kivuli suddenly stopped and turned round to face his friends. Ashur and Kokota also stopped in front of him. 'Whats up Kivuli?' Asked Kokota 'Just a thought' He replied 'This is going to be dangerous for all of us. We could die. I'd rather not see you guys hurt. I'm giving you the chance to back out before we get in too deep'

Ashur and Kokota just looked at each other, nodded and smiled 'We are not going anywhere bro' said Kokota 'If your fighting for our freedom I'm going to be right there with you. If we do die then I know we would have done our best to make everyone proud' Ashur then cut in 'Besides Kivuli. If we win and you become king, I can't have you hogging all the glory, you got to save some for the rest of us' The trio just burst out laughing. There was no convincing them. Ashur and Kokota were fighting. Kivuli was glad, he honestly would not have it any other way. The happy moment was broken by a cry from Ashur 'KIVULI!!! LOOK AT PRIDEROCK!!!' Kivuli turned round and what he saw shocked him. Priderock was on fire 'Come on we got to move quick' Kivuli shot off. Ashur and Kokota closely follow. This was now more than a fight for freedom. In their minds they had to save the whole pride

[LilTiger]

Wow! This is getting exciting! Can't wait for the next part!

[KingKivuli]

can you feel it heating up yet?

[LilTiger]

[quote="KingKivuli"]can you feel it heating up yet? [/quote]
Yes I can! And don't use my smiley LOL jk

[CommandoTheLion]

man i love this story xD i feel all hyped up xD