Unaware of their audience, the three complained about Ahadi's kingship and plotted to depose him and his heir, Mufasa, from the throne.Īhadi attempts to calm a crowd of disgruntled Pride Landers In the midst of his meal, he spotted the same three hyenas who had attacked him before – Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed – gathering together at the base of the tree. The next morning, Rafiki sat down to eat breakfast at the top of a tall tree. With the danger abated, the two went back to sleep, though Rafiki suspected that Taka had purposefully planted the snake on their ledge. The snake relaxed and slithered away, much to Mufasa's shock, and Rafiki explained that he had learned the art of snake-taming from a baboon in his homeland of Grass Walls. Mufasa awoke and started to rise, but Rafiki ordered him to stay still and began to speak to the cobra, telling it that they were brothers and in harmony with all living creatures. The two discussed the spirits of old, and Mufasa revealed that his brother, Taka, did not get along well with their father.Įventually, the two said good night and settled down for sleep, but Rafiki was awoken by a rustling in the leaves, which turned out to be a cobra. He accepted, choosing to sleep next to Ahadi's eldest son, Mufasa. When night at last fell, Rafiki was invited to spend the night with the pride. Together, Rafiki and the royal family journeyed to Pride Rock, where Ahadi and Rafiki discussed the kingdom's problems for many hours. Rafiki is attacked by the hyena trio at Five Stones
Intrigued, Ahadi invited Rafiki to come to Pride Rock and discuss the kingdom's troubles with him. Ahadi questioned Rafiki on his business in the Pride Lands, and Rafiki explained that he was seeking knowledge. There, he was attacked by three hyenas, but rescued by the king of Pride Rock, Ahadi, and his two sons, Mufasa and Taka. He arrived during a severe drought and was advised to rest in the shade of Five Stones by Zuzu the hornbill. Long ago, Rafiki was a wanderer who happened across the kingdom of the Pride Lands. Simba starts to protest, but Rafiki interrupts him and begins a tale about Simba's father, Mufasa, and his evil uncle, Scar. When Simba attempts to get Rafiki's support for the decision, Rafiki unexpectedly sides with Kopa and explains that many kingdoms have suffered from broken promises. Disappointed, Kopa laments his father's broken promise. To Kopa's disappointment, Simba explains that he must deal with the crisis at the water hole first. Nala explains to Kopa that there has been another disruption at the water hole, but Kopa ignores her and bounds over to Simba, declaring that he is ready to visit the summit. Shortly into their conversation, they are disrupted by the arrival of Simba and two of his loyal helpers, Rafiki and Zazu.
After delivering a quick goodbye to Pimbi, Kopa hastens to Pride Rock, where he is greeted by his mother, Nala. Kopa, the prince of Pride Rock, is playing with his friend, Pimbi, when he remembers that his father, Simba, had promised to take him to the summit of Pride Rock that morning.
Angry and vengeful, Scar made his own promise: One day he would rule the Pride Lands. As time went on, Scar grew jealous of Mufasa.
Mufasa was older and would someday be king, so Ahadi spent hours with him, teaching Mufasa what he would need to know. Ahadi, the Lion King, loved both his sons, Mufasa and Scar.