"We have to do something Simba!" Nala yelled. It had been two hours since Vitani and Tyler brought back Ruby. Tyler had insisted they send out a party to kill the Hyenas immediately. Everyone from the original outcast pack had supported him but the pride landers were against sending anyone to foreign lands.

"Nala you know I can't do anything without proof that the Hyenas will attack the Pride lands." Simba tried to reason with his mate.

"I think you're making a big mistake Simba. I just hope the cost isn't too great." Nala sighed before heading to bed. Simba looked after her before moving to the top of pride rock to think.

*With Tyler and Vitani*

"So this is our cave, Ruby. It isn't much but it is home." Tyler said as he carried Ruby towards her new home.

"You'll love it here Ruby I just know it." Vitani cooed as she gazed up at Ruby. Ruby remained quiet content to stay in Tyler's arms. She hadn't felt this safe since her mother gave her, her first bath.

'Thank you, for taking me in." Ruby said before licking Tyler's cheek. He smiled down at her and scratched behind her ears causing her to purr.

"You don't have to thank us Rubes. Taking you in was the right thing to do." Tyler kissed the top of her head and laid down next to Vitani. Ruby snuggled up to Tyler before falling asleep.

"She looks so precious when she sleeps." Vitani whispers as she smiled down at her.

"That she does. Tani, would you like it if we adopted her? I mean since I can't give you cubs of your own maybe Ruby can be ours." Tyler suggested as he blushed.

If Ruby wasn't asleep Vitani would have jumped for joy and roared in happiness. Instead she settled for nuzzling and kissing Tyler ferociously before speaking. "I would love to have her as our cub Ty. We will ask her tomorrow when she wakes up." Vitani giggled in happiness. Tyler smiled as he rubbed behind her ears before joining ruby in sleep. Vitani stayed up a little while longer to make sure Ruby didn't wake with any night mares but soon fell asleep.

*Next day*

*yawn* "mmmmm mommy." Ruby sighed as she snuggled into the presence behind her. She stiffened when she heard a pleased purr and felt someone licking the top of her head. What! Who?" Ruby bolted upright when memories of the previous day came rushing back to her head. She turned and saw a concerned Vitani getting up and moving towards her.

'What's wrong little one?" Vitani nuzzled her slightly trying to calm her down.

"I ….. I just thought that…. My mommy." Ruby started to cry as she remembered what happened to her mother.

"Shhh little one. Everything will be all right. I am here for you. You won't have to be alone." Vitani gave off a comforting purr which made Ruby settle down.

"Thank you." Ruby mumbled before looking around. "Where's Tyler?" She looked up at Vitani questioningly.

"He went to go talk with Zira and Saphira for a little while. Would you like to go meet them?" Vitani asked as she stretched.

"Yes please." Ruby answered shyly. Vitani nodded before leading her towards the main cave of pride rock.

*Elsewhere*

"So our return to the pride lands is almost upon us." A deep voice laughed.

"Don't get too cocky yet. I heard that human the outcasts brought in is with them." A female voice scolded.

"Oh come on a human is easy prey. So when do we move in?" The male replied.

"Soon." They bock erupted into cackles

*Back with the Pride*

"So what are we going to do about the Hyenas dad?" Kiara asked as she had finally cornered Simba.

"Nothing. They haven't been here since Scar was killed. They have no reason to come back." Simba replied much to Kiara's shock.

"But Daddy what if they do come back?!" Kiara yelled.

"Then we will kick them out again." Simba declared.

"Hmph arrogance will get you killed Simba." Kiara and Simba turned to see Tyler leaning against a nearby wall.

"Watch your tongue boy." Simba sent him a glare.

"Why should I? Are you going to banish me if I keep talking?" Tyler mocked.

"Careful boy don't tempt me." Simba glared.

"Already trying to banish us again Simba?" Zira's voice sounded from the entrance of the cave.

"Daddy please do something." Kiara begged hoping that Simba wouldn't do anything rash.

"Fine, since you want something to be done I want you, Zira and Saphira to scout out the Hyenas hideout. If you find it then we can attack." Simba roared out before stalking away.

"Well that isn't what I expected." Zira stated walking up to Tyler.

"I didn't expect that either. I guess we should start getting ready. Would you mind getting my mother while I tell Vitani and Ruby?" Tyler asked.

"Sure just don't be late to the party." Zira nuzzled him before moving to find Saphira.

*Later*

"Vitani! Ruby! I'm back!" Tyler yelled as he entered their cave. 'Where did they go?' He wondered when he noticed they weren't there.

"Ty?" He turned and saw Vitani and Ruby walking towards the cave.

"There are my two favorite girls." Tyler smiled as he lifted Ruby and started petting her. Her purrs sounded off the walls bringing a smile to Vitani and Tyler.

"So how was your talk this morning?" Vitani asked.

"Well it turns out me Zira and Saphira are going on a little scouting mission to search for the hyenas." Tyler said. Vitani's eyes widened while Ruby whimpered and snuggled closer to Tyler.

"You can't go! Your shoulder is still healing!" Vitani protested as she nudged him into the cave and blocked the entrance. "I won't let you go." Vitani stated tears coming to her eyes.

"Tani, I have to go. If I don't then Zira and Saphira won't be allowed to go and then we won't have any warning when the Hyenas do come." Tyler held Ruby with one hand while the other caressed Vitani's head.

"But what if you don't come back?" Vitani was extremely worried about losing him. "I don't know what I would do if I lost you."

"I promise I will come back to you. Remember I did promise you would never be alone again? I intend to keep that promise." Rob kissed the top of her head to which she licked his cheek. "Just give me three days and I will be back here without a scratch. And for some reason if anything does go wrong then Zira and Saphira will be with me." Rob reassured her.

"Fine but you better come back. Ruby will need her new daddy." Vitani sighed in resignation. "You better come back Ty or I will hunt you down." Vitani sent him a halfhearted glare to which he chuckled and scratched behind her ears causing her to drop the glare ad purr.

"I will." Tyler then kissed the top of Ruby's head. "Goodbye little lady, now be good to your momma. I promise I won't be too long."

"Ok daddy, be careful." Ruby whispered as she buried her head into his chest.

"I will sweetheart." Rob put her down before heading to meet up with Zira and Saphira. "Goodbye you two. See you in three days!" Tyler called as he ran towards the bottom of Pride Rock.

Finally done. Sorry about the long wait. Some of my other stories should be coming to an end soon so I should have more time for this story. Also let me know what you think will happen in the next chapter. I love reading them and sometimes I do incorporate reader ideas into my work. If you want a lot of Vitani Ruby and Tyler moments let me know and I will make sure there are plenty. Also I had to upload this a different way so I don't know what it will look like yet. I hope it looks ok but I don't know.