Multifandom One-shots

118. The Wolf and the Hyena, Part 2 - Shenzi x autistic male reader (Lion King)

Greetings, my beautiful readers!

Thank you for your patience and continued support of my work. I am thrilled to share this new chapter with you. A special shoutout goes to GabeOwen6, for your request—I truly hope you enjoy this. I apologize for the delay in getting this part out to you; life has a way of throwing unexpected challenges our way.

Happy reading, and as always, your feedback and thoughts mean the world to me!

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The sun was dipping low on the horizon, casting a warm glow over the savannah. Shenzi, feeling oddly at ease, leaned subtly against Y/N; her usual guard softened in his presence. Y/N, leaning against a rock nearby, was lost in thought, contemplating the events of the past few days.

Shenzi shifted slightly, leaning more of her body against Y/N. She felt its softness against her side, a subtle warmth that eased the tension in her muscles. She'd seen the fluffiness of his fur, but the feel of it was incredible.

"You know, fluffball," Shenzi murmured, breaking the peaceful silence between them. "You've got incredible soft fur."

Y/N chuckled softly at Shenzi's comment. "Thanks," he replied with a hint of bashfulness, glancing at Shenzi with a small smile. "I guess it's my superpower, a soft fur which could paralyze the body with its fluffiness."

Shenzi laughed at Y/N's playful response, her usual tough exterior softening further. "Well, don't let it get to your head, fluffball," she teased, nudging him lightly with her shoulder. "Might make you forget you're hanging out with a tough crowd like us hyenas."

Y/N chuckled, feeling a warmth spread through him at the ease with which Shenzi bantered with him now. "Wouldn't dream of it," he replied with a grin. "It makes us fit, the fluffball and the... uh, the... tough and tufty, right?"

Shenzi raised an eyebrow, a smirk playing on her lips. "Tufty, huh? I'll give you that one," she conceded, her tone surprisingly light.

Y/N laughed, relieved at her response. "Glad I'm earning my stripes," he quipped, glancing over at Shenzi with a newfound sense of camaraderie.

Their banter was interrupted by a soft yet authoritative voice. "You two seem to be getting along well."

Both Shenzi and Y/N turned to see Sarabi, the former queen of the Pride Lands, approaching them. Her presence commanded respect, and her eyes held a mixture of wisdom and curiosity.

"Sarabi," Shenzi greeted with a nod, straightening up slightly but not pulling away from Y/N completely. "What brings you here?"

Sarabi smiled gently, her gaze shifting between Shenzi and Y/N. "I was taking a walk and couldn't help but notice the two of you. It is not common to see a hyena with another animal that is not of their own kind, let alone cuddling with each other. It's good to see that times are changing."

Shenzi, a hint of her usual defensiveness returning, responded, "It's not what it looks like, Sarabi. We're just... allies."

Sarabi's eyes twinkled with amusement. "Allies, friends, companions—whatever you wish to call it, it is still a sign of progress." She turned her gaze to Y/N, her expression softening. "Y/N, your presence here has been quite a surprise to many of us. It's not often we see such bonds forming between different species."

Y/N nodded, feeling the weight of Sarabi's words. "I've always believed that understanding and mutual respect can bridge any gap," he said sincerely. "Shenzi and I might come from different worlds, but we can learn a lot from each other."