FOREWORD BY THE AUTHORS:

	When I first heard the suggestion from Ian Layton that we do a 
story on Elanna's exile, I didn't know whether to shout "Never!" or 
"Let's do it!"  The project, by its very nature, was chock full of 
challenges and rewards.  But as his pitch was laced with some 
specific suggestions that intrigued me, and I had little chance 
fighting the temptation.  The idea took hold of me, and I was no 
longer in control of the project, it was in control of me!  
	It was fun while it lasted.  In addition to the story line 
itself, I couldn't resist the opportunity to work with Ian on 
something canon to the Chronicles of the Pride Lands.  Dave and I had 
become very comfortable with each other's style--Ian added a unique 
note to the theme that kept us on our toes.  He has been a good 
friend to both of us, and I think I speak for Dave too that the 
experience has been fascinating.

			--  John Burkitt, Nashville, Tennessee


	What is it about Elanna?  What is it about a character who has 
repeatedly come back in our minds over and over, demanding her tale 
be released to the world?  Perhaps it is the agony of her pain which 
makes us sympathize with her...or the depth of her love that sustains 
her through it...or perhaps it is the iron will that holds her up 
even in the darkest hours, refusing to succumb to despair...something 
that inspires us all as we yearn for our happy time in the sun.
	The time has finally come round for Elanna to have hers...and 
we've been invited along.  Won't you join us?

			--  David Morris, Wilmington, North Carolina


	Through the past few months, I have been through some bad 
times.  From pressure at school, to my vehicle, and then to my 
computer, everything seemed to pile on me all at once. Throughout 
that time, I learned that I had many close friends, willing to do 
almost anything for me in my times of pain.  Two of them, and among 
the closest, are John and Dave.  I really don't know what I would 
have done without you two being there for me to talk to.  Through all 
the Ugas jokes and bad puns, thank you.
	Now about the story...I was on IRC one night when ideas started 
to be flung around by some people for an idea for another 
'Chronicles' story.  Someone mentioned Elanna and my wheels began to 
spin.  The next day, I sent an e-mail to Dave with an idea for an 
Elanna story.  He told me to forward it to John which I did.  The 
idea was all I had planned for my part of the project, but before I 
knew it I was drug into the project as a writer.  I would say it was 
a very interesting experience working with two people with different 
writing styles from my own...and very rewarding.
	Finally I give my thanks to the Disney corporation for making 
the movie which this series of stories is based on.  For better or 
worse, `The Lion King' has affected me far beyond what I ever thought 
possible for a mere movie.

			--  Ian 'Rama' Layton, La Vergne, Tennessee


DEDICATION:

This work is dedicated to the memory of Jacques Yves Cousteau, 1910 - 
1997.  Conservationist, oceanographer, citizen of the world, friend 
to all life everywhere.  May his light ever shine on us from the 
stars.

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