...something shiny, which sparked Nala's curiosity.

Rising, Nala made her way over to where Simba was struggling with the object. "What is it," she asked.

"I haven't a clue," Simba replied, indicating the object, which was about the size of a gazelle torso, but oddly shaped, "it was just bringing it back here so Rafiki could have a look at it."

"You want me to watch it while you go for Rafiki," Nala asked.

"I'd planned for that, yes," Simba said, "could you just try to keep the cubs off it?"

"Will do," Nala replied. Simba nodded his thanks then immediately set out for Rafiki's baobab tree. Alone with the object, the queen prowled around it, examining it. Not only was it an odd, shiny grey, but it was cool as well, which was odd for something that must have been in the sun a while.