Loyal Friends

At the top of Pride Rock, Mufasa stood with Simba as they watched the sun rise over the plains. "Look Simba," said Mufasa, "everything the light touches is our kingdom."

"Wow," replied Simba.

"A king's time as ruler rises and falls like the sun," explained Mufasa, "one day Simba, the sun will set on my time here and will rise with you as the new king."

"You mean this will all be mine," asked Simba with delight.

"Everything," said Mufasa.

"Everything the light touches," said Simba to himself, when he realized a dark and rugged area in the distance, "what about that shadowy place."

"That's beyond our borders. You must never go there Simba," explained Mufasa.

"But I thought a king can do whatever he wants," said Simba.

"Oh there's more to being king then getting your way all the time," replied Mufasa.

"There's more," asked Simba with delight once more.

"Simba," chuckled Mufasa.

Mufasa then took Simba on a walk through the Pride lands. They saw antelope galloping past their way. "Everything you see," explained Mufasa, "exists together in a delicate balance. As king you need to understand that balance and respect all the creatures from the crawling ant to the leaping antelope."

Simba grew confused. They were lions and the antelope were their prey. "But Dad," said Simba, "don't we eat the antelope?"

"Yes Simba but let me explain," replied Mufasa, "when we die, our bodies become the grass and the antelope eat the grass, and so, we are all connected in the great circle of life."

Mufasa and Simba then looked off into the distance. They saw a river with antelope leaping together in a straight line and giraffes feasting on the tree tops. As they gazed upon the sights, the FT Squad appeared. They were also admiring the view. "Quite a sight, isn't it," said Kimmy.

"Agreed," said Kyle, "the sounds and wonders of Africa."

"Kyle. It's good that you have come.  I was expecting you," said Mufasa.

Kyle and his friends took a bow before the king. "It's great to see you again your Majesty," said Kyle.

"You wanted to see us," asked Kaytlin.

"I wanted to introduce you to my son Simba," replied Mufasa, "I was explaining the basics of being a king to him when you showed up."

"Sorry if we interrupted anything," said Cassidy with insecurity.

"Do not worry," replied Mufasa, "I am glad you made it. Besides, you're always welcome to see us whenever you want, my loyal friends."