Twisted pt 7

Then the queen turned to the hyena. “What is your name?” “Gracious, My Queen, I am unworthy of revealing my name! But I am called Forgotten.” The Queen wrinkled her nose. “Why that?” The hyena looked away.
“When I was very small, the leader of the clan banished me and my younger brother. He died without milk, and I lived only because of the kindness of an old mandrill. Rafiki was his name. He fed me herbs and spices. In time, I gained muscle, and common sense. When a rover brought word to Rafiki that the clan had been brutally attacked, I came and aided Rafiki in putting the clan back together. When our work was done, he told me to stay- that I was needed there. When I saw my mother, she called to the others and told them who I was. They hardly remembered me, but remembered my mother had bore children four years before- pups who had disappeared without trace. When my story was revealed, they killed the leader- who had not been attended to yet. Thus, from my years gone, I was ‘Forgotten’.”
Uhru’s face was emotional. “You have traveled long. And you have done a good service. For me, your name will be ‘Amara-Esala.’ I give my word that our kingdom will give you eternal rewards for your service.” The hyena’s face lit up. She nodded. “Yes, your Highness.” Uhru looked to Ahadi, who was shifting foot-to-foot. Then she spoke sharply, remembering his crude words earlier. “AHADI, perhaps YOU can settle her in.” He lowered his head. “Yes, Uhru.” As they left, Taka was quiet. His mother had never been violent before. Ever. He was scared of her now, after seeing how she had been with Redasa.