for Long Live the Queen8/11/2009 c4 
13Aquaman52
I'm gonna go nuts and try to analyze the dream...I assume you meant the actual dream at the end of the chap and not the flashback. The flashback was pretty straight-forward from the get-go...
I'm thinking that in Nala's mind, the gazelle represents Simba, with its lame leg representing Simba's immaturity. For the longest time, she thought Simba was dead because of this immaturity, hence Scar telling her that the gazelle wouldn't live past childhood with the defect. After she refused to stay with Simba because of his immaturity, Nala began to feel guilty about seemingly destroying Simba's hopes for the classic happily-ever-after scenario, which manifests itself in her dream-self eating the gazelle.
As for the fruity taste (which I assume is not Trix...that stuff's for kids anyhow) and the ominous words, I can only offer a couple of theories. My gut feeling is that the fruit is something physical, like actually happening outside the dream...maybe Rafiki (who else would it be?) is feeding her some love potion in her sleep. Or maybe Simba is the one that "tickles and floods her senses"...I don't know. The words, on the other hand, I'm fairly clueless about. I can't draw any connections between the words "spawn" and "punishment" except for something having to do with a child...Scar's child? If you think about it, Simba doesn't know that her mate is Scar...maybe Nala really loves Simba deep down, but she's afraid that she will lose his love if he finds out about who her child's father is (if the child even exists...).
Well, I'm done. That was certainly interesting. I'm sure I got half that stuff wrong, but I had to give it a whirl. Update soon, so I can find out if I'm right.
13Aquaman52I'm gonna go nuts and try to analyze the dream...I assume you meant the actual dream at the end of the chap and not the flashback. The flashback was pretty straight-forward from the get-go...
I'm thinking that in Nala's mind, the gazelle represents Simba, with its lame leg representing Simba's immaturity. For the longest time, she thought Simba was dead because of this immaturity, hence Scar telling her that the gazelle wouldn't live past childhood with the defect. After she refused to stay with Simba because of his immaturity, Nala began to feel guilty about seemingly destroying Simba's hopes for the classic happily-ever-after scenario, which manifests itself in her dream-self eating the gazelle.
As for the fruity taste (which I assume is not Trix...that stuff's for kids anyhow) and the ominous words, I can only offer a couple of theories. My gut feeling is that the fruit is something physical, like actually happening outside the dream...maybe Rafiki (who else would it be?) is feeding her some love potion in her sleep. Or maybe Simba is the one that "tickles and floods her senses"...I don't know. The words, on the other hand, I'm fairly clueless about. I can't draw any connections between the words "spawn" and "punishment" except for something having to do with a child...Scar's child? If you think about it, Simba doesn't know that her mate is Scar...maybe Nala really loves Simba deep down, but she's afraid that she will lose his love if he finds out about who her child's father is (if the child even exists...).
Well, I'm done. That was certainly interesting. I'm sure I got half that stuff wrong, but I had to give it a whirl. Update soon, so I can find out if I'm right.
8/10/2009 c4 1HotaruofKonoha
I understood the dream! I suspect that Simba was trying to tell Nala about Scar's involvement with Mufasa's death. Or that the child she's having with Scar is some kind of demon spawn(assuming that she's having a child with Scar) and the child's going to kill her as punishment for making the wrong choice! That or she dies in lion childbirth. Yes, I'm guessing THAT far ahead. And my interpretation is probably completely wrong, but I tried.
*Is trying to figure out how 'spawn' could be confused with 'punishment' seeing as they're both pretty straightforward words and one's longer than the other XD*
Keep going!
1HotaruofKonohaI understood the dream! I suspect that Simba was trying to tell Nala about Scar's involvement with Mufasa's death. Or that the child she's having with Scar is some kind of demon spawn(assuming that she's having a child with Scar) and the child's going to kill her as punishment for making the wrong choice! That or she dies in lion childbirth. Yes, I'm guessing THAT far ahead. And my interpretation is probably completely wrong, but I tried.
*Is trying to figure out how 'spawn' could be confused with 'punishment' seeing as they're both pretty straightforward words and one's longer than the other XD*
Keep going!
8/9/2009 c4 Luna Goddess of the Night
I understand the dream, lol. Scar had been with her for so long, and she's starting to doubt how she feels. She doesn't want to betray Scar, because she knows how he is. But she wants Simba, and she feels so guilty that it's eating her up inside.
Do update soon, I like it so far!
-Luna
I understand the dream, lol. Scar had been with her for so long, and she's starting to doubt how she feels. She doesn't want to betray Scar, because she knows how he is. But she wants Simba, and she feels so guilty that it's eating her up inside.
Do update soon, I like it so far!
-Luna
8/7/2009 c1 HotaruofKonoha
...Grr. How dare you get me hooked into this! Now I want to read more...
Nevertheless, it's a good story. I like your writing style. I noticed a few typos/grammatical errors, but who cares? They're all simple spelling mistakes and I don't want to be a nitpicky friend, even though that's my job XD
My only complaint is that Nala's lonliness seemed to disappear in an instant, which made her agree to be Scar's queen in, like, a flash. I guess I was expecting some transition period, like I think you should have given her time to trust him. Make him even more manipulative and creepy, so that when and if she does meet Simba, she could be all confused if he tells her that she's crazy for doing so; do it, do it, do it! XD
...Grr. How dare you get me hooked into this! Now I want to read more...
Nevertheless, it's a good story. I like your writing style. I noticed a few typos/grammatical errors, but who cares? They're all simple spelling mistakes and I don't want to be a nitpicky friend, even though that's my job XD
My only complaint is that Nala's lonliness seemed to disappear in an instant, which made her agree to be Scar's queen in, like, a flash. I guess I was expecting some transition period, like I think you should have given her time to trust him. Make him even more manipulative and creepy, so that when and if she does meet Simba, she could be all confused if he tells her that she's crazy for doing so; do it, do it, do it! XD
8/7/2009 c3 Luna Goddess of the Night
No! Nala can't go with Scar! I wonder what Simba would say to this. Do update soon, this is really good
-luna
No! Nala can't go with Scar! I wonder what Simba would say to this. Do update soon, this is really good
-luna
8/4/2009 c3 7Greathe
Hm... this is an interesting idea. Nala as a semi-willing queen. For Scar. This could be interesting. I definately want to read more!
7GreatheHm... this is an interesting idea. Nala as a semi-willing queen. For Scar. This could be interesting. I definately want to read more!
8/4/2009 c3 13Aquaman52
Good story so far...Nala/Scar is a little cliche, but you seem to know what you're doing. I'm willing to give this a shot, mainly because I like your writing style. I'm hoping for a twist, though, maybe even one that doesn't necessarily follow the movies. Then again, I'm like the poster child for AU stories, so whatever floats your boat is fine.
13Aquaman52Good story so far...Nala/Scar is a little cliche, but you seem to know what you're doing. I'm willing to give this a shot, mainly because I like your writing style. I'm hoping for a twist, though, maybe even one that doesn't necessarily follow the movies. Then again, I'm like the poster child for AU stories, so whatever floats your boat is fine.