A Curse Is Upon Me.

[Indigo<3]

He was sick and tired of everyone. The lionesses still refused to go hunting, the hyena’s were constantly bitching about the lack of food. It was seriously getting under his skin. All he wanted was for someone to cooperate with someone else for more than two minutes. Scar had been sitting out on the peek of pride rock for a number of hours now, to annoyed and violent to even attempt sleeping in the dens. Beside he figured the lionesses didn’t want him around anyway, they always acted really weird when he spent the night in the den. That was his fault however, since he declared that the cubs weren’t allowed to be in the dens anymore. Well in his mind he was still doing a nicer thing then what most new leaders would do. Most new Kings had the right to kill any cubs the former leader produced. Most of the cubs were still alive and well taken care they just weren’t pampered anymore. A heavy sigh escaped him as he stared out into the dark savannah.

Electric emerald eyes raised to look at the stars, only to see that none were visible. Ever since his reigned started, no stars had shined down upon his Kingdom. Was it a sign that he was truly cursed? Scar hated to think that way and tried to push that sort of thought away. No, it was the rainy season and it’s always cloudy. There that seemed much more reasonable. He shifted a bit and continued to watch the lands around him. Looking rather alone and sad out on the edge of pride rock.

His tail twitched idly behind him, and that was all the more movement he made.

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[kinyaa]

Uru paded along the bottom of Pride rock. Her form still powerful looking. However, this was just a bluff. She was loosing abilities fast, due to the ware and tear of raising cubs alone. Her eyes fell on her son, Taka, as she strode gracefully up the landmark.

Quietly she padded to Taka, purring softly to him. He seemed distressed. Was he mourning his brother's death? Was he asking for guidence? Or was he simply still an outcast?

"Good evening, my beautiful Taka."

[Indigo<3]

She was the only one that could get away with calling him by his birth name. Hearing her voice, he turned slightly to look at her, a genuine smile crossed his face for a instant. Out of all of his relatives she was the only one that he loved. If it weren’t for his mother he probably wouldn’t even be alive today, and for that he was grateful. Hearing her purr his tail stopped it’s nervous twitching and he silently moved over to give her some room to sit down beside him. Sitting out under the stars was supposed to make him feel better, that was what his father had always told him. Though taking advice from his father was probably not the best thing in the world. Casting his eyes up silently he sighed and shook his head for a moment.

“I never thought being a King would be so lonely. This is what I’ve wanted since I could move mother, and yet I am miserable.”

Then again most Kings had some adoring fans and possibly a Queen by their side. He had neither of things and that took a toll on him. But to everyone else he appeared strong and stoic, refusing to show weakness before the lionesses. With each passing day he hoped that Zira would consider joining his lands, maybe then his life could be more normal. That and it would give those snotty nosed lionesses something to think about. If he wanted he could exile the entire pride and just have Zira’s family stay here with him.

What a fantasy.

“So mother how have you been? I haven’t seen you around lately I’ve been concerned..”

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[kinyaa]

Uru nudged him gently. To see this.. you would hardly belive this orange lion was Scar. The ess sat beside him and smiled. She told Sarabi she would talk t her son about the cub rule. She did have other things on her mind as well.

"I am fine my son. No need to worry. It will get better. You'll find a queen soon. But... Haveing a queen and heirs are not the only thing to being a King, Taka. Perhaps, you should ease up on some of the rules. The cub rule for example. If the cubs could come back to Pride Rock... The lionesses would relax and perhaps, start to cooperate. But you are King and it is your right to make new rules. I'm here for you Taka, I'll stand by you no matter what."

Uru purred to her son. She dare not speak of her other cubs to him and she would never reveal Sarabi's secret. She looked to the sky. It was dark and starless. This botherd Ur in two ways. One seemed to be a message that death was soon to wash these lands, the other, that the Great Kings did not bless Taka as a King.

"Taka, do be careful. I lost Mufasa and Simba to tradgety, I don't want to lose you the same way."

The ess sighed. She did worry about him. His alliance with hyenas bothered her. Hyenas were no good scoundrels and she feared they may turn on him. There were also rumors about Taka. She feared something might spark and a revolt would happen. She already outlived Mufasa, she couldn't bare to out live Taka.

"Mufasa is proud of you, as is your father. I am also proud of you Taka."

[Indigo<3]

One ear twitched silently as he listened to his mother speak to him. It did not surprise him that she had brought up the cub rule. Most of the lionesses were really pissed off at him for putting it in place. As he saw it, the rules of the Kings dictated that he slaughter all the former cubs of the prior King. By doing it this way, he could allow the cubs to grow up without having to see them. Deep down he didn’t want to erase every single thing that belonged to his newly deceased brother. He wanted some of those cubs to survive so that his brother would also survive with in his other cubs. A heavy sigh escaped his lips as she turned to face his mother more fully. There was a deep sad expression on the lions face, a very unlike Scar expression. How could he explain that to his mother? That he was supposed to kill those cubs.. That in a way he was sparing them.

“A long time ago father told us about Kings mother. That a King’s time is very hard and painful. Often a King must do things he does not wish to do. Did you know that I am supposed to kill off all of Mufasa’s other cubs. I am aware that some of those cubs are not even his offspring, but who is? That is why I sent them out into the savannah. I couldn’t bare the idea of completely erasing him from history..”

It was true. Even if he had slaughtered his brother in jealousy he still wanted him to live on. Bowing his head for a moment he allowed his mother to ponder what he was saying to her. That if he didn’t make them go—then he’d have to kill them. His tail twitched absently before it wrapped itself securely around his fore paws.

“Most of the cubs will survive. I know that. Hah! Father will never be proud of me mother. Even from beyond the grave he scorns me–hates me. I am the son that should have never existed..”

His voice rose in a pitch, an angry tone taking over him. Both eyes gleamed in the darkness as he abruptly stood and began to pace quickly. The madness in his heart shining through the sadness that seemed to have shown only moments before. It was apparent to anyone that watched that the new King was not all right in the head.

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[kinyaa]

Uru looked upon the brute with sadness. Her heart was heavy at his words. She sighed and walked up to him. Was it true? Did Ahadi scorn him from the grave? Anger filled her heart at this thought.

"Taka... I'm sorry I upset you. Forget him... He is dead. You can be a better king than your father. I just know it. Taka... You will never be alone.. even when it seems like you are.."

She mewed, a sort of hint that he had new siblings. Uru was growing tired. How could she tell her son she was deing? She knew her time was ending and feared it. Without her to guide Taka.. what would happen?

"Taka... You should tell the lionesses. They'll understand. They think you do this to hurt them. Things will work out my son..."