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This wasn’t right. There was nobody in sight. Nala was immediately dumbfounded by her discovery, at least she was at the moment. Her gaze shifted around that surrounding area she had turned towards. The rock had to have come from this area. That’s the trajectory she saw it coming from. The only thing in her line of sight was a single tree. Obviously the tree wasn’t the one that threw the rock, but perhaps there was more to it than she thought. The pregnant lioness took a step towards the tree and sniffed at the air. Just as she had thought, there was a scent in that direction.

“Hello? Is someone there? I can smell someone nearby.” Nala called out. She was almost certain there was someone hiding behind the tree.

She was right. Behind the tree, hiding there with his back against the trunk facing away from Nala was the most unlikely creature to save the life of a lion imaginable. A hyena. He was on the verge of panting, panic setting in. It was he who threw the rock at the ravenous reptile, driving it off. Now, he remembered the reality of the situation. Nala was the queen. She was pregnant, and a lioness. After what happened with Scar and his hyenas, there was no way his presence wouldn’t be seen as a threat to her and her unborn cubs. Most likely he’d be dead meat, wether Nala attacked him herself or not.

The hyena’s name was Zoww. He was a little younger than Nala by a few months. He was only a pup, much like Nala was a cub when his clan leader and the old king collaborated, bringing him to life in the Pridelands. The Pridelands are where he spent most of his life in fact. Zoww was one of the first hyenas to grow dissolutions with Scar. He had a curious mind and was a fast learner, and he knew that Scar’s decrees weren’t doing the kingdom much food, but still, he followed his matriarch’s orders. Now, he was back home searching for food.

It was at the thought of food that suddenly caused a low grumbling sound to emit from his belly. Zoww wasn’t exactly a paragon of fitness, even for his own species. He was quite plump and sported a prominent belly. How he got this way after Scar’s death was another story that he had no time to reminisce over. His paw slapped over his midriff in a desperate attempt to quiet it down, but it was far too late. His hunger was made very clear, and it was heard.

Nala picked up the sound of a stomach grumbling from just behind the tree, and she knew she had located the source of her savior, though she was confused as to why they were hiding.

“I heard that. I know you’re behind that tree over there. Come out, please. You saved my life. I owe you at least a thank you.” Nala spoke softly, using a friendly tone that would hopefully coax the mysterious strange from their hiding spot.

There was no answer, but it was obvious that there was someone there. The scent and the noise made it too obvious, so with a sigh, Nala tried again, a bit more forceful in her approach.

“Look, I don’t know who you are, or why you saved me, but it’s impolite to refuse an offer from the queen, let alone to flat out ignore me. At least say something, of you can.” She realized that not all animals could speak. She didn’t want to catch herself being insensitive.

“I can’t!” Zoww’s suddenly gave in and blurted out. He had exposed himself, verbally at least.

“Hmm? Why can’t you? I’m not going to hurt you. You saved my life, if anything I should be giving you a kiss…well, you know what I mean.” Nala furrowed her brow, finally in conversation with the mysterious stranger.

“I don’t know that! You promise you won’t freak out if you see me? Because I don’t know if you’ll like me, or say thanks after you see me…” He sounded nervous. Like he was ready to bolt at a moment’s notice.

“Don’t be ridiculous. I’ve never heard your voice before, and your scent is…largely unfamiliar. Please, you saved me and my cubs from that beast. Even if you’re a hyena, you’ll be receiving my gratitude. I promise.” Nala’s friendly demeanor returned as she realized that this animal behind the tree was genuinely nervous.

That assurance, even if he was having severe doubts, was enough to sway Zoww into finally showing himself. With a grunt, he got to his paws and walked around the trunk of the tree. He could see Nala’s smile falter, her eyes blinking in surprise as he showed himself in all his plump glory. To lessen the blow, he smiled sheepishly at her and waved a paw.

Nala was almost speechless at the sight. She had correctly guessed what he was without even knowing it. But now she had to eat her words.

“H-hello…hyena…”

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Here we are at part four where we at least meet the other main character of this story. Zoww is actually my first Lion King OC ever, and I’ve been developing him for the better part of five years. This is his first appearance in my DA and other socials that aren’t amino and I really hope you all enjoy him. You’ll be seeing more in the future. Another wonderful job by Julias-Rocks in making the artwork for this part of the story.

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This wasn’t right. There was nobody in sight. Nala was immediately dumbfounded by her discovery, at least she was at the moment. Her gaze shifted around that surrounding area she had turned towards. The rock had to have come from this area. That’s the trajectory she saw it coming from. The only thing in her line of sight was a single tree. Obviously the tree wasn’t the one that threw the rock, but perhaps there was more to it than she thought. The pregnant lioness took a step towards the tree and sniffed at the air. Just as she had thought, there was a scent in that direction.

“Hello? Is someone there? I can smell someone nearby.” Nala called out. She was almost certain there was someone hiding behind the tree.

She was right. Behind the tree, hiding there with his back against the trunk facing away from Nala was the most unlikely creature to save the life of a lion imaginable. A hyena. He was on the verge of panting, panic setting in. It was he who threw the rock at the ravenous reptile, driving it off. Now, he remembered the reality of the situation. Nala was the queen. She was pregnant, and a lioness. After what happened with Scar and his hyenas, there was no way his presence wouldn’t be seen as a threat to her and her unborn cubs. Most likely he’d be dead meat, wether Nala attacked him herself or not.

The hyena’s name was Zoww. He was a little younger than Nala by a few months. He was only a pup, much like Nala was a cub when his clan leader and the old king collaborated, bringing him to life in the Pridelands. The Pridelands are where he spent most of his life in fact. Zoww was one of the first hyenas to grow dissolutions with Scar. He had a curious mind and was a fast learner, and he knew that Scar’s decrees weren’t doing the kingdom much food, but still, he followed his matriarch’s orders. Now, he was back home searching for food.

It was at the thought of food that suddenly caused a low grumbling sound to emit from his belly. Zoww wasn’t exactly a paragon of fitness, even for his own species. He was quite plump and sported a prominent belly. How he got this way after Scar’s death was another story that he had no time to reminisce over. His paw slapped over his midriff in a desperate attempt to quiet it down, but it was far too late. His hunger was made very clear, and it was heard.

Nala picked up the sound of a stomach grumbling from just behind the tree, and she knew she had located the source of her savior, though she was confused as to why they were hiding.

“I heard that. I know you’re behind that tree over there. Come out, please. You saved my life. I owe you at least a thank you.” Nala spoke softly, using a friendly tone that would hopefully coax the mysterious strange from their hiding spot.

There was no answer, but it was obvious that there was someone there. The scent and the noise made it too obvious, so with a sigh, Nala tried again, a bit more forceful in her approach.

“Look, I don’t know who you are, or why you saved me, but it’s impolite to refuse an offer from the queen, let alone to flat out ignore me. At least say something, of you can.” She realized that not all animals could speak. She didn’t want to catch herself being insensitive.

“I can’t!” Zoww’s suddenly gave in and blurted out. He had exposed himself, verbally at least.

“Hmm? Why can’t you? I’m not going to hurt you. You saved my life, if anything I should be giving you a kiss…well, you know what I mean.” Nala furrowed her brow, finally in conversation with the mysterious stranger.

“I don’t know that! You promise you won’t freak out if you see me? Because I don’t know if you’ll like me, or say thanks after you see me…” He sounded nervous. Like he was ready to bolt at a moment’s notice.

“Don’t be ridiculous. I’ve never heard your voice before, and your scent is…largely unfamiliar. Please, you saved me and my cubs from that beast. Even if you’re a hyena, you’ll be receiving my gratitude. I promise.” Nala’s friendly demeanor returned as she realized that this animal behind the tree was genuinely nervous.

That assurance, even if he was having severe doubts, was enough to sway Zoww into finally showing himself. With a grunt, he got to his paws and walked around the trunk of the tree. He could see Nala’s smile falter, her eyes blinking in surprise as he showed himself in all his plump glory. To lessen the blow, he smiled sheepishly at her and waved a paw.

Nala was almost speechless at the sight. She had correctly guessed what he was without even knowing it. But now she had to eat her words.

“H-hello…hyena…”

—————————————————

Here we are at part four where we at least meet the other main character of this story. Zoww is actually my first Lion King OC ever, and I’ve been developing him for the better part of five years. This is his first appearance in my DA and other socials that aren’t amino and I really hope you all enjoy him. You’ll be seeing more in the future. Another wonderful job by Julias-Rocks in making the artwork for this part of the story.