Sergeant Sargent
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- Posted: Mon, 31 Dec 2012 18:02:01 +0000
This story takes a mature look at a beloved family film - and one of my favorite films of all time. A young Nala fights to escape an arranged marriage while the Pridelands fall apart under Scar's rule. Secrets will be revealed, friends will die, and Nala must find the courage to be queen. I'll improve this summary at some point. You can view the whole story at the link above. The first chapter will be included in my next post. Please leave a review, either here or on the website above.
Gaia Chapter Links
PART I: THE DAWN OF A NEW ERA
1. Quid Pro Quo
2. Be Prepared
3. Sensational News
4. Listen to Teacher
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PART II: TEETH AND AMBITIONS
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PART III: UNTITLED
1. Quid Pro Quo
2. Be Prepared
3. Sensational News
4. Listen to Teacher
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PART II: TEETH AND AMBITIONS
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PART III: UNTITLED
Characters & Locations
Canon
Films: Almost every character from the movies will be included at some point in this story. Kovu, Kiara, Vitani, and Nuka will only be present as cubs, if they make an appearance at all. Sarafina will play a major role and will be quite different from the way TLK writers typically portray her. Meheetu isn't in this story, although Roho fulfills a similar role to what Meheetu's would have been if he were included in the movie. Excluding Timon and Pumbaa (not sure if they'll show up yet) no characters from TLK 1 1/2 will be involved because that movie never happened. ಠ_ಠ
Books & Comics: Chumvi, Kula and Uru will show up in minor roles. Ni will also get a mention. Ahadi and Mohatu are canon but will not show up in person because they are dead. I decided not to include any characters from the comics because I've found it more enjoyable to create my own OCs to populate Nala's world.
Original Characters
There are lots of them. Knowing them all before you read the story isn't important, they're mostly here as a reference in case you get confused.
X Roho: Roho is Simba's cousin and one of Nala's best friends. He's largely ignored by everyone due to being the youngest of his litter and a runt, but he's much braver than anyone gives him credit for. His mother is Nyonda and his sisters are Ruka, Bombu, and Mea.
X Ruka: Roho's oldest sister and another one of Nala's friends. Chumvi is her best friend. Before Kivuli was born everyone was sure Sarabi would name her the next heir.
Wezi: A cousin of Nala's and her good friend. Her mother is Eupe, one of Sarafina's cousins. Like Nala she is also descended from the Marshlands Pride, although she and Nala were born in the Pridelands.
X Prince Kivuli: Scar's son. *insert dramatic music here*
X Ripuka: Kivuli's hyena bodyguard.
King Baako & Queen Thema: Baako is Nala's uncle and King of the Marshlands pride. Thema is Scar and Mufasa's younger sister, Queen of the Marshlands pride.
King Zimwi: The deceased King of the Marshlands Pride, Sarafina's father and Nala's grandfather. Friend to Ahadi.
Mama Kishenzi: Matriarch of the hyena clan. In case her name doesn't tip you off, she's also Shenzi's mother.
Shetani: Zira's mother and current leader of the Outsiders.
Locations
Pride Rock: Herp a derp.
- The Throne of Pride Rock, AKA "The Throne": The cliff that juts out from Pride Rock where all the important ceremonies are held. During the Royal Presentation of a new prince members of the royal bloodline are permitted to sit here while the rest of the pride watches from below.
- The Communal Den: All the pride members sleep together in here. The king and queen have a special place in the center.
- The Royal Den: A smaller, private den just for the king and queen. Under normal circumstances the king and queen sleep with the rest of the pride.
- The Royal Chamber: A cave beneath The Throne. The king holds court here along with his queen and advisers.
The Western Ridge: A hilly area on the western side of Pride Rock covered in acacia trees. The lionesses love to lounge here during the hottest hours of the day.
Rock Tunnels: Not just a cave in Kanto. These tunnels lie on the eastern side of Pride Rock. They were vacant for as long as anyone can remember, until the hyenas moved in.
Shadow Pass: The "dark shadowy place" beyond the northern boarder, entry way to the Elephant Graveyard.
Turtle Rock: A small rock formation near the watering hole. In part two, Zira and the Outsiders can be found there.
The Marshlands Pride: A neighboring pride about two days journey from Pride Rock. They entered into an alliance with the Pridelands after Ahadi saved their pride from certain doom. Sarafina was born here.
The Acacia Pride: Another neighboring pride. They live near an acacia tree forest, hence the name.
Films: Almost every character from the movies will be included at some point in this story. Kovu, Kiara, Vitani, and Nuka will only be present as cubs, if they make an appearance at all. Sarafina will play a major role and will be quite different from the way TLK writers typically portray her. Meheetu isn't in this story, although Roho fulfills a similar role to what Meheetu's would have been if he were included in the movie. Excluding Timon and Pumbaa (not sure if they'll show up yet) no characters from TLK 1 1/2 will be involved because that movie never happened. ಠ_ಠ
Books & Comics: Chumvi, Kula and Uru will show up in minor roles. Ni will also get a mention. Ahadi and Mohatu are canon but will not show up in person because they are dead. I decided not to include any characters from the comics because I've found it more enjoyable to create my own OCs to populate Nala's world.
Original Characters
There are lots of them. Knowing them all before you read the story isn't important, they're mostly here as a reference in case you get confused.
X Roho: Roho is Simba's cousin and one of Nala's best friends. He's largely ignored by everyone due to being the youngest of his litter and a runt, but he's much braver than anyone gives him credit for. His mother is Nyonda and his sisters are Ruka, Bombu, and Mea.
X Ruka: Roho's oldest sister and another one of Nala's friends. Chumvi is her best friend. Before Kivuli was born everyone was sure Sarabi would name her the next heir.
Wezi: A cousin of Nala's and her good friend. Her mother is Eupe, one of Sarafina's cousins. Like Nala she is also descended from the Marshlands Pride, although she and Nala were born in the Pridelands.
X Prince Kivuli: Scar's son. *insert dramatic music here*
X Ripuka: Kivuli's hyena bodyguard.
King Baako & Queen Thema: Baako is Nala's uncle and King of the Marshlands pride. Thema is Scar and Mufasa's younger sister, Queen of the Marshlands pride.
King Zimwi: The deceased King of the Marshlands Pride, Sarafina's father and Nala's grandfather. Friend to Ahadi.
Mama Kishenzi: Matriarch of the hyena clan. In case her name doesn't tip you off, she's also Shenzi's mother.
Shetani: Zira's mother and current leader of the Outsiders.
Locations
Pride Rock: Herp a derp.
- The Throne of Pride Rock, AKA "The Throne": The cliff that juts out from Pride Rock where all the important ceremonies are held. During the Royal Presentation of a new prince members of the royal bloodline are permitted to sit here while the rest of the pride watches from below.
- The Communal Den: All the pride members sleep together in here. The king and queen have a special place in the center.
- The Royal Den: A smaller, private den just for the king and queen. Under normal circumstances the king and queen sleep with the rest of the pride.
- The Royal Chamber: A cave beneath The Throne. The king holds court here along with his queen and advisers.
The Western Ridge: A hilly area on the western side of Pride Rock covered in acacia trees. The lionesses love to lounge here during the hottest hours of the day.
Rock Tunnels: Not just a cave in Kanto. These tunnels lie on the eastern side of Pride Rock. They were vacant for as long as anyone can remember, until the hyenas moved in.
Shadow Pass: The "dark shadowy place" beyond the northern boarder, entry way to the Elephant Graveyard.
Turtle Rock: A small rock formation near the watering hole. In part two, Zira and the Outsiders can be found there.
The Marshlands Pride: A neighboring pride about two days journey from Pride Rock. They entered into an alliance with the Pridelands after Ahadi saved their pride from certain doom. Sarafina was born here.
The Acacia Pride: Another neighboring pride. They live near an acacia tree forest, hence the name.
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