Subject: Busted! Date: Sun, 03 May 1998 22:22:05 -0500 From: Rindimo Reply-To: TLK-L@lionking.org Organization: L.O.S.T.-- C.A.U.S.E To: TLK-L@lionking.org YES! My psychological dependency on chocolate Hershey bars with almonds just kicked in! I just had to start writing this one down! The PrideLands' Most Wanted By: Rindimo It was just another sunny day in Simba's kingdom, as Rafiki happily walked his way over towards the local waterhole. It had been quite some time since his busy schedule allowed for such a soothing walk on such a pleasant day. He even began his happy little nonsense song. "Asante sanna, Squash Banana! We we nugu mi mi apana!" Seeing no one else at the water hole made him all the more happy. There wasn't a soul around to bother him about twisted ankles, or stomach problems. It really was a nice, peaceful quiet time for him to take a nice, soothing drink. Aahhh! The water is so cool, and fresh-- "Pssst!" Rafiki looked up. No one was there. "Psst! Over here!" A black panther popped out from behind a nearby tree, and motioned for Rafiki to come closer. Rafiki was unsure... even though it was forbidden to kill the shamaan, you never know when a stranger will come around and make a meal out of you. "What ees eet?" "Shhhh!! Be quiet, and come over here." Rafiki shrugs, and obeys. Curiousity has gotten the best of him. The panther quickly looks from side to side before carrying on with the whispering conversation. "Hey buddy, wanna buy some Alba flowers?" "OOh, Really? Alba?" "SSHHHHH-SHHH! What, you want the entire savannah to hear you?" "OOps! hee hee, sorree. Well, I have been running a little low lately... Let me see what jyou got. Ees eet good?" The panther grinned. "Oh yeah, shamaan baby! I got the best!" He quickly pulls out a small bag made of hide from a hole in the tree, and opens it a smidge for Rafiki to peer in. "Hey! Dat EES some nice looking Alba! How much for dee whole bag?" "What do you have?" "Hrmmm..." Rafiki digs through his pouch. "I have some fruit, a fresh gourd, and some jerky." "That'll do." "What?! My whole pouch?!" "Hey, if you can find a better bunch of Alba, be my guest. Otherwise, I'll just take my goods elsewhere." "Okay, okay. Here jyou go..." Rafiki begrudgingly hands over his pouch of goodies to the panther. "Heh heh, good choice, old man! You really know a bargain when you see one. Why, just take a whiff at the winds of good fortune that have blown your way." The panther grins, as he opens the bag to yet again reveal the Alba blossoms. Rafiki himself closes his eyes, and inhales their fragrant scent. Suddenly, the panther pulls out from the bag, a pair of handcuffs, and clips them onto Rafiki's wrists. "Wha??!! What's dee meaning of dees!?!" "Got him!" shouts the panther. Instantly from the surrounding area come a bunch of other big cats, with N.A.R.C. written across the backs of their jackets. "We've been trying to capture this one in the act for quite some time," quips one agent to a camera man. He turns to Rafiki. "Alba may be your means of escape, but not this time, scumbag! We don't tolerate this sort of drug abuse!" "What do jyou mean?!! I use eet for medical purposes!!! I'm a shamaan!!" "Yeah, that's what they all claim. Now get him outta my sight!" "Wait wait! I ken help jyou!! Do jyou want to know where I've been getting my main supply? I'll tell jyou!" "We already know about your little cheetah friend. However, he's out of our jurisdiction right now. The FBI wants him for attempted world domination. You're all outta tricks today, shamaan! Hah!" As the agents drag Rafiki away, kicking and screaming, the officer turns back to the camera. "It's a shame what's happened to him. He used to be a community leader, for cryin' out loud! Now, he's reduced to an Alba addict. I mean, come on-- using it to treat asthma by inhaling? It's sad the lengths some will go through to satisfy their addictions. Just goes to show, Crime doesn't pay. God, I love my job!" Dee end. Heh heh. I couldn't help myself. -Rindimo --  The Tiger is made to kill and hunt, The Lion too, but more towards fight. The Leopards and Jaguars were made to climb, And Cheetahs made for earthly flight. But there is one creature of forgotten lore: Shrouded in mystery, be that it's trade, Of other virtues, it has all four- Respect the Puma, and what God made. -Rindimo E-mail Address: Rindimo@bellsouth.net *If you can read this, then I am still an eligible bachelor!*  Founder (and only member) of: The L.O.S.T.- C.A.U.S.E. (League Of Simplistic Technology- Causing All Unforseen Solutions Evident) K.I.S.S.: Keep It Simple, Stupid. (Long neglected scientific principle)