Banishment without return (Dutch06's fanfics)

It had been a few seasons since after the war with Scar and his followers, the Pride Lands looked much more lively now than they ever did when Scar was ruler, and they had many herds move back in. Dutch was very excited as well. "Hey, Simba... So, now that things have calmed down from the war and all the rebuilding, what do you want me to do?" "Hmm... I'm not sure. Of course, there is something I wasn't able to mention before but I'd like to go somewhere private for it." Simba looked around nervously. "Come with me." "Okay...?" Dutch said with a concerned expression. They walked over to a nearby meadow at a leisurely pace before sitting down to further converse. "So." Simba said, firmly. "The thing I had failed to mention before, was actually something about your species." Simba looked back at Pride Rock and sighed. "My father, Mufasa, told me about something his father, Ahadi, had declared. It was something against spotted hyenas such as, well, yourself. You see, Ahadi had a strong sense of justice, but unfortunately I cannot say the same for his powers of forgiveness. My father lost his mother due to an organized attack by a previous leader of those hyenas serving under Scar due to a scuffle over some food that got out of hand. Not only had he ruled them to be banished from these lands, but word spread of the attack against a monarch, and soon there was less fear but rather more hate and disapproval in their actions and existence." "Ah, well, geez... I didn't realize...-" "I know." Simba slightly interrupted. "That's why I'm telling you this, just so you can understand why some of the Pride Landers may not want your help or might look down at you... It sounds messed up, and I assure you I will change it, but for your own safety I'd recommend staying in the Outlands unless we need your help so I can clear things up with some of the other herds and leaders so I can give you a definite answer to whether we can keep you here without issue. Ok?" "That's... fine, it's just... a lot to take in... that's all." Dutch looked worried with a bit a sadness. "Well. I guess I'd better be going then. See you later, King Simba." "See you sometime soon, stay safe out there." "Oh, I will... (chuckles) I've been around the block a few times." 
Simba was a little disappointed he had to temporarily ask someone he just met to leave, but ultimately, it was either that, or having to stick up for his friend just because others wouldn't understand why he is different from a simplistic stereotype everyone, including Simba himself, had in their heads at some point. It's not a true banishment, but he still didn't quite feel right about it, but something told him Dutch would be fine for now. His loyal best friends, Timon and Pumbaa had come up behind Simba. "Hey Simba, are you okay?" Timon asked. "Oh yeah, I'm ok. Just a little worried about something, that's all." "Well, if you need us, we're here for ya buddy. Anytime you want." "Thanks guys." Simba then noticed Zazu coming up to Simba. "Sire, I do not know if this is the right time but it seems that some of Scar's former Lioness followers are confronting a hunting party near the gorge. "We'll go over there as soon as we can." 
Within the Outlands, Dutch had found his footing again, but he wasn't quite sure what to call home anymore. He had wandered for a bit, peering into some spots but he couldn't quite find a place to go. That is, until he found himself surrounded by some dark furred leopards. "Well, well, well... what've we got 'ere?" One voice said in a mocking way, another voice spoke up, this time a female, "It seems to me, we got a... hmm... a trespasser!" The female leopard proceeded to jump down off the ledge and a few others followed her lead. "Come on." the voice said "We're gonna teach you something about steppin' in our...-" A load roar cut the tension like a knife. As soon as he had realized the leopards were distracted, he struck the one closest to him with a nice bite on the leg before hitting it in the head with his paw. Other leopards went flying into the air due to the charging lion, but near him was another hyena, this one female, standing her ground alongside him. "Yeah! Maybe next time you can pick on someone your own size!" the hyena called out to them. When the leopards ran away, he was able to get a good look at the duo who had aided him. "Hey, you ok?" The hyena said. "Oh, yeah. I'm fine, just a minor inconvenience. Thanks for your help." "Hey, no problem... it's kind of what we do." "Who are you, anyway?" "Well, if you gotta know... my name is Asante, and my friend here is-" "Kopa." He took a look down at Dutch. "You know, you look very similar to someone I know from the Pride lands, he's the current ruler there." Dutch commented, "Hmm, maybe if you said his name I'd-" "His name is Simba." "Hmm... now that I think of it, I did know a Simba a long time ago." Kopa looked out, longingly. "Well, if you don't want to mention it, that's fine, besides, I'm not here to ponder on it." "It's ok, hey by the way, you can stay with us if you want." Asante perked up. "Our home is not that hard to find, and it's quite cozy." "Y'know, I was just about to ask about it. Thanks." The group started working towards the home when Asante turned to Dutch and said, "So, are you from the Pride lands?" "No. I've always been here, my circumstances just changed so King Simba told me to go back here until he knows what to do about letting certain Hyenas in the Pride lands. I also have another friend who is there currently, but she might not want to venture out here." "Hmm. Okay. Well, if, and when your situation changes, we'll be here for you." "I cannot tell you enough how much I appreciate it."
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