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| − | + | In the middle of one of [[Zazu|Zazu's]] royal lessons, the [[The Ruler of Pride Rock|prince]] of [[Pride Rock]], [[Simba]], attempts to wander away from the lecture. Zazu refuses to let the cub leave, declaring that even spoiled princes should reject a life of luxury, but Simba simply uses Zazu's words against him by asserting that he is a prince, whereas Zazu is only his teacher. |
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| + | Zazu bemoans having to constantly put up with Simba pulling rank on him, which catches the attention of Simba's father, [[Mufasa]]. When Simba again tries to escape Zazu's lesson, Mufasa intercepts him and forces him to return to his schooling. He then lies to Simba that Zazu is actually an exiled king from a faraway land, Birdistan, and is therefore deserving of Simba's respect. Together, Mufasa and Zazu head out, and Mufasa assures Zazu that Simba will be more respectful from now on, much to Zazu's relief. |
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| − | Zazu attempts to explain that he is responsible for Simba's learning, but the cub is still uninterested. It is at this moment that Mufasa interjects and sternly instructs Simba to continue listening to Zazu. As the cub takes his place beside his teacher, Mufasa goes on to say that Zazu's word is very much important, for he is also a king, just as Simba will be one day. |
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| + | Meanwhile, Simba muses over the lie, doubting the legitimacy of his father's claim. At first, he resigns himself to obeying Zazu's every command, but upon seeing two birds circling overhead, he decides to hatch a plan. |
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| − | At this, the cub is stunned. His astonishment deepens as Mufasa explains that Zazu had once been king of a faraway land called "Birdistan" before his throne was stolen from him by an evil uncle. As the king and his majordomo stride away, Mufasa adds over his shoulder that Simba should value the word of his teacher from now on. |
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| + | Shortly afterward, the same two birds approach Zazu and bow before him, declaring him to be the long-lost king of Birdistan. As Zazu listens in shock, the birds inform him that his evil uncle has been driven away and that the kingdom of Birdistan awaits his return. They then take off with calls for him to return home as soon as possible. In a panic, Zazu rushes to Mufasa and relates the news. A dumbfounded Mufasa realizes that his lie has spread rapidly, and he orders Zazu to find Birdistan and clear up the misunderstanding. |
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| − | After leaving Simba behind, Zazu flops over, relieved to be out of sight of the cub. As they walk, Mufasa explains to Zazu that Simba is only a prince and that Zazu's rank surpasses the cub's. He then reassures Zazu that lessons will be much easier from now on if Simba decides to give his tutor the respect a king deserves. For this, Zazu is grateful. |
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| + | Across the savanna, Simba laughs alongside the two phony messenger birds, who he had sent to trick Zazu, and proclaims that Zazu will be gone for at least two weeks. Mufasa happens to overhear the conversation and accuses Simba of having purposefully misled Zazu. He then lectures Simba on giving Zazu the respect he deserves and points out that a prince should respect his teacher with or without a fancy title. However, as the two walk away, Mufasa reflects on having been the one to lie first. |
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| − | Meanwhile, Simba is still brooding over his father's words, as he does not completely believe the fib. Reluctant to submit to Zazu, the cub begins to plot a way to figure out whether the land of Birdistan truly exists or not. Getting an idea, he calls up to two birds flying overhead and asks them to do him a favor. |
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| + | Two weeks later, Zazu returns to [[the Pride Lands]], and Simba apologizes for having lied to him. Though disgruntled, Zazu is pleased to find that his student is respecting him, and the reception he receives from the [[Pride Landers]] is enough to make him feel like a king. |
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| − | A bit later, the same two birds approach Zazu and address him as the king of Birdistan. They bow low before him and proclaim that the rumors about the runaway king are true. They proceed to inform Zazu that Birdistan has been awaiting his return ever since the evil uncle was dethroned. The two fly away, and Zazu, in a fluster, rushes off to inform Mufasa. |
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| − | After being briefed on the situation, the king is shocked to find that his imaginary land really does exist. He briskly instructs Zazu to find Birdistan and clear up the misunderstanding. Although the [[Red-billed Hornbills|hornbill]] does not know where to find the kingdom, he loyally sets out in search of it in order to fix his mistake. |
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| − | In the meanwhile, Simba is laughing hysterically with the two phony birds, who had helped to pull off the cub's prank. Still laughing, Simba proclaims that Zazu will be gone for at least two weeks, which means that there will be no more lessons. As he says this, however, Mufasa overhears him and demands to know what the cub had been thinking. The king goes on to say that if Zazu gets hurt, it will be Simba's fault. Even if the hornbill isn't a king, he is still a tutor who deserves Simba's respect. However, as the king and his son walk away, Mufasa thinks to himself that it really is his fault, as he had been the one to fib first. |
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| − | Two weeks later, Zazu returns to the Pride Lands, and Simba delivers a profuse apology to the exasperated hornbill. Though Zazu is still upset by the wasted voyage, he is pleased to find that his pupil is now better behaved. The reception is almost kinglike, considering how obedient Simba is now acting toward his teacher. |
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Revision as of 20:15, 4 September 2016
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A Royal Fib is a comic inspired by The Lion King. It follows Simba, the prince of Pride Rock, as he is told by his father, Mufasa, that Zazu is an exiled king.
Synopsis
In the middle of one of Zazu's royal lessons, the prince of Pride Rock, Simba, attempts to wander away from the lecture. Zazu refuses to let the cub leave, declaring that even spoiled princes should reject a life of luxury, but Simba simply uses Zazu's words against him by asserting that he is a prince, whereas Zazu is only his teacher.
Zazu bemoans having to constantly put up with Simba pulling rank on him, which catches the attention of Simba's father, Mufasa. When Simba again tries to escape Zazu's lesson, Mufasa intercepts him and forces him to return to his schooling. He then lies to Simba that Zazu is actually an exiled king from a faraway land, Birdistan, and is therefore deserving of Simba's respect. Together, Mufasa and Zazu head out, and Mufasa assures Zazu that Simba will be more respectful from now on, much to Zazu's relief.
Meanwhile, Simba muses over the lie, doubting the legitimacy of his father's claim. At first, he resigns himself to obeying Zazu's every command, but upon seeing two birds circling overhead, he decides to hatch a plan.
Shortly afterward, the same two birds approach Zazu and bow before him, declaring him to be the long-lost king of Birdistan. As Zazu listens in shock, the birds inform him that his evil uncle has been driven away and that the kingdom of Birdistan awaits his return. They then take off with calls for him to return home as soon as possible. In a panic, Zazu rushes to Mufasa and relates the news. A dumbfounded Mufasa realizes that his lie has spread rapidly, and he orders Zazu to find Birdistan and clear up the misunderstanding.
Across the savanna, Simba laughs alongside the two phony messenger birds, who he had sent to trick Zazu, and proclaims that Zazu will be gone for at least two weeks. Mufasa happens to overhear the conversation and accuses Simba of having purposefully misled Zazu. He then lectures Simba on giving Zazu the respect he deserves and points out that a prince should respect his teacher with or without a fancy title. However, as the two walk away, Mufasa reflects on having been the one to lie first.
Two weeks later, Zazu returns to the Pride Lands, and Simba apologizes for having lied to him. Though disgruntled, Zazu is pleased to find that his student is respecting him, and the reception he receives from the Pride Landers is enough to make him feel like a king.
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