The Shinx Who Would Be King Chapter 4

"Step lively." Xazu said to the two Shinx. "The sooner we get to the water hole, the sooner we can leave."

"So where are we really going?" Gifuto asked Kimba quietly.

"A Donphan graveyard." Answered Kimba.

"Wow!" Gifuto exclaimed.

"Shh, Xazu." Warned Kimba.

"Oh, yeah." Said Gifuto. "So how do we ditch the Psyduck?"

As Kimba and Gifuto were discussing their secret plan, Xazu swooped down to the cubs to tell them something.

"Oh, look at you too." He said. "Two seeds of romance blossoming in the Savannah. Your parents will be thrilled! With the two of you being betrothed and whatnot."

"Be-what?" Kimba asked.

"Betrothed. Intended. Affianced." Answered Xazu.

"Meaning?" Aked Gifuto.

"One day, you two are going to get married!" Upon hearing that, Kimba and Gifuto felt disgusted.

"I can't marry her!" Protested Kimba. "She's my friend!"

"Yeah, it would be so weird." Said Gifuto.

"I'm sorry to burst your bubble, but you Squirtle doves have no choice." Said Xazu. "It's a tradition going back generations."

"When I'm king, that's the first thing to go." Declared Kimba.

"Not as long as I'm around.”

"In that case, you're fired."

"I'm sorry, but only the king can do that."

"Well, he's the future king."

"Yeah, and you have to do what I tell you."

"With an attitude like that, you'll be a pathetic King indeed."

"Not the way I see it."

Kimba: I'm gonna be a mighty king

So enemies beware!

Xazu: Well, I've never seen a king or beast

With quite so little hair (plucks hair)

Kimba: I'm gonna be the main event

That no king was before

I'm brushing up, I'm looking down

I'm working on my roar!

Xazu: So far a rather, uninspiring thing. (Blows into a tissue, but is actually a Donphan's ear, then the Donphan smacks him)

Kimba: Oh, I just can't wait to be king!

Xazu: You have a long way to go, master, if you think...

Kimba: No one saying 'Do this!'

Xazu: Now, when I said that...

Gifuto: No one saying 'Be here!'

Xazu: What I meant was...

Kimba: No one saying 'Stop that!'

Xazu: What you don't realize...

Kimba and Gifuto: No one saying 'Stay here!'

Xazu: Stay here!

Kimba (riding a Doduo with Gifuto on another): Free to run around all day

Xazu: Well, that's definitely out.

Kimba: Free to do it all my way!

Xazu: I think it's time

That you and I

Arrange a heart-to-heart (crashes into a Rhyhorn's behind)

Kimba: Kings don't need advice

From lanky parrots for a start

Xazu: If this is where

The monarchy is heading

Count me out!

Out of service

Out of Unova

I wouldn't hang about

Ahh!

This child is getting wildly out of wing

Kimba: (walks with Gifuto through a lane of Zebstrika)

Oh, I just can't wait to be king!

(Xazu tries to find the two Shinx, but the Zebstrika put their tails up)

(Kimba and Gifuto run through a herd of Donphan, while Xazu is flying overhead)

Kimba: Everybody look left

Xazu: Aah!

(Pokémon trample over Xazu)

Kimba: Everybody look right

(Pokémon trample over Xazu again)

Kimba: (hopping on the heads of Girafarig) Everywhere you look I'm

In the spotlight!

Xazu: Not yet! (Gets squished in between a Girafarig and a Zebstrika)

Aipom: Let every creature know

For broken sing (they pick up Xazu)

Krookodile: Let's here it in the herd

And on the wing

(Aipom throw Xazu into the air)

Girafarig: It's gonna be king Kimba's finest fling! (Hurl Kimba and Gifuto into the air, while the Aipom check Xazu for Bug Pokémon)

Everyone except Xazu: Oh, I just can't wait to be king!

(a Rhydon holds up a tower of Donphan, Stantler, Slowpoke, Lickitung, Girafarig, and a Dodrio)

Everyone except Xazu: Oh, I just can't wait to be king!

(The Dodrio opens up its wings to reveal Kimba and Gifuto)

Everyone except Xazu: Oh I just can't wait

(The tower of Pokémon falls apart)

To be king! (The Rhydon sits on Xazu while everyone flees, including Kimba and Gifuto)

"Pardon me madam," Xazu asks while he was under the Rhydon. "But get off! Kimba? Gifuto!"

The Shinx Who Would Be King Chapter 3

When Kimba came back to Pride Rock, he saw Kizuato toss a skull off a cliff.

"Hey, Uncle Kizuato! Guess what!" Kimba asked.

"I despise guessing games." Kizuato replied.

"When I'm older, I'm going to be king!" Said Kimba.

"Forgive me for not leaping for joy." Kizuato responded. "Bad back, you know." The Persian dropped to the ground.

"Kizuato, when I'm king, what does that make you?" Kimba asked.

"A Mankey's uncle." Kizuato replied.

"Oh Kizuato, you're so weird!"

"You have no idea. Did your father show you the whole kingdom?"

"Yep, and I'm gonna rule it all!"

"Did he show you what was beyond the northern border?"

"No. He said I can't go there."

"Well, he's absolutely right. It's terribly dangerous."

"Well, what is it?"

"Oh, Kimba. I can't tell you, for the well-being of my own nephew."

"Kizuato, I'm your only nephew."

"The more reason for me to protect you. A Donphan graveyard is no place for a young prince. Oops!"

"A Donphan what?" Kimba asked curiously.

"Kimba, please do me a favor and never visit that awful place." Said Kizuato. "And remember, it's our little secret."
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After that, Kimba went off to find his friend, Gifuto.

"Hey, Gifuto! I heard of this really cool place." Said Kimba, but her mom was licking her fur.

"Kimba, I'm in the middle of a bath right now." She said.

"And it's time for yours." Said Kimba's mom, Messua. She picked up Kimba with her mouth and licked his fur.

"Mom, you're messing up my mane!" Kimba complained. "Okay, I'm all clean. Can I go now?"

"Now where is this cool place?" Messua asked.

"Around the water hole." Kimba fibbed.

"The water hole?" Gifuto complained. "What's so great about the water hole?"

"I'll show you when we get there." Kimba whispered.

"Hey, mom." Gifuto asked her mother. "Is it okay if I go with Kimba?"

"If it's okay with Messua." Said Gifuto's mom.

"Well..." Said Messua.

"Please?" Kimba and Gifuto pleaded.

"It's alright with me." The Cubs cheered once Messua said it. "As long as Xazu comes with you."

"No, not Xazu." Kimba complained.

Movie Review: Surf's Up

Movie Review: Surf's Up                                                                                                             6-3-16

Remember how in my review of Ratatouille, I said I would review Surf's Up in June? Well, here's my review!
Surf's Up is a documentary-style CG animated film about a teenage rockhopper penguin named Cody Maverick (Shia LaBouff). Cody wants to surf like his hero, Big Z (Jeff Bridges), who supposedly died ten years earlier. After being wiped out during a surfing match with big shot Tank Evans (Diedrich Bader), Cody gets lost in the jungles of Pen Gu Island, and meets a middle aged penguin nicknamed 'Geek'. 'Geek' turns out to be Big Z himself, and Cody gets to learn from the master, without being pranked by him.
Now what do I think of Surf's Up? I quite enjoyed it! The animation is fluid, the story and characters are solid, and the music from Mychael Danna is memorable. Like Cars, the lesson is about the journey, not the race. However, in Surf's Up, they executed it better. While Lightning McQueen is a rather unlikable gloater, Cody is likable because he wants to win something, which is something viewers can relate to. Also, Cars had way too many side characters, and we don't have enough time with each of them. In Surf's Up, however, we get enough time with each character. To top it all off, Surf's Up got a surprising Oscar nomination for Best Animated Feature, but lost to Ratatouille that year. In conclusion, Surf's Up is an enjoyable alternative to Cars that both kids and adults will like.
Rating: 3 and a half stars out of 5