I think this might become the last chapter...since the plot in this chapter will run smoothly with lion king 2: Simba's Pride...
Murder and a new beginning
It had been three long days since Nala had given birth to the cubs and already they were growing up alarmingly, fast. Simba had never been so happy in all of his life, Kiara and Kopa were already crawling around the cave exploring.
Zazu came back later that morning with news, Rafiki in five days time would present the brother and sister not only to the Great Kings but to the whole pride lands. Timon and pumbaa where busy arguing who would show the cubs their 'skills' etc. whilst the two newly grandmothers chatted eagerly with the rest of the lionesses about how, once she was old enough, the little princess would grow up into a fine huntress and that she would be as good as her mother. And with the heirs presentation the pride were becoming very excited!
Entering the cave Simba padded softly over to his mate and smiled, the cubs had really tired her out! Nala was curled up asleep whilst Kopa and Kiara wrestling next to her. Still smiling the king bent down and gently but lovingly licked his mate on her cheek before turning his attention to his children.
Kopa stopped wrestling with his sister and glanced up at his father and smiled happily, Simba noticed that his son's eyes where the same color as his mother's; light green. Whilst Kiara when she looked up had the same eye color as her father's.
"I suggest you two go to sleep." he gently told his children as he watched Kiara yawn. The little princess curled up next to her mother and was soon asleep. But Kopa who wrinkled his nose gave a soft growl and attempted to claw at his father's paw. Chuckling, Simba lifted his son in his mouth and gently placed him down next to his mother and sister. The little Prince yawned and almost instantly fell asleep huddled next to his sister. With a wide smile Simba settled himself down next to his wife, gave her a loving look and fell asleep at her side happily. But little did they all know that the happiness would be short lived!
"so Simba has had two cubs, a girl and a boy!" repeated Zira.
The informant nodded her head, "yes, Nala gave birth to them three days ago my queen." she informed Zira.
Zira smiled evilly, "well for one thing that cub will not take the throne from Kovu! I'll make sure of it!"
feeling confused the lioness asked, "erm, which cub do you mean?" Zira growled and attempted to make a swipe towards the other but missed.
"which cub do you think? The male cub will be the heir to the throne won't he? Then Kovu will not be able to take the throne so easily like he had been promised since before he was born!" raged Zira.
The lioness gave a small "oh" before awaiting further instructions from her leader.
"Iam going tonight to kill the cub and end the heir to the throne!" Zira told her.
"b-b-but won't Simba find out your there?"
Zira let out a harsh laugh, "No he won't because I will be very quite!"
feeling very confused the lioness asked another question, "but wont the girl become the heir?" this time she was not so lucky, Zira had swiped at her again and caught her below the cheek.
"NO, you idiot the girl won't become queen! Girls are too weak!" she roared.
Placing her paw over her newly received wound the lioness winced, "I am going now and won't be back till at least sunrise, I want you to take care of Kovu, Vitani and Nuka!" and with that Zira left the outlands to commit her evil deed.
Nala awoke to the sound of Kiara crying, soothing her daughter the little cub calmed down and began to feed. But, the queen wasn't prepared for the sight that would greet her. Kopa was lying on his stomach just like he always did but she could tell that something was very wrong. Licking her son's head to awake him she received no response. Thinking to herself that maybe Kopa had become a deep sleeper she nudged him. But still no response. Then Nala caught sight of something which would haunt her till she died, there was blood on the ground beneath her son. Silently crying, she turned her son over and was greeted by the most heart breaking sight she had ever seen. Her son's throat had been ripped out, dried blood around his neck and down his chest and stomach. She let out a cry of despair awaking every member in the cave.
"Nala what is it?" asked Simba.
Nala was too busy crying over her son's little body to even notice her husband's concerned face and all those around her.
"Nala, sweetie what is it?" asked Sarafina.
The queen continued crying, hunched over Kopa's body.
Whilst Simba, Sarafina and Sarabi attempted to find out what was causing Nala to cry like this the rest of the Pride murmured.
"gee, Timon Nala's really upset!" exclaimed Pumbaa.
Timon nodded unable to tear his eyes of the scene in front of him as he watched Simba gently pulling a crying Nala backwards to see what was wrong.
"OH NO!" a sad voice loudly exclaimed, it was Zazu.
Everyone looked in the direction of the hornbill pointing and gasped in horror at the sight that greeted them all. Prince Kopa lying in his blood...dead.
The funeral took place the next day, the lionesses, Timon, Pumbaa and Zazu silently cried over the lose of their Prince. But none cried like Simba and Nala who where sitting closer together crying in each other's fur. Rafiki preformed the funeral with tears in his eyes, there goes hope! He thought as he buried the cub under his tree. Not just the lions and friends of pride rock had joined the ceremony but the rest of the pridelands did as well, each animal bowing their heads in respect to their Prince.
Not everyone was grieving for the death of the prince, the outlanders where busy celebrating their victory!
"Now nothing can stand in Kovu's way of taking the throne!" announced Zira who then began to laugh evilly.
She was joined not soon after with the rest of the outlanders!
The death of their son hit both parents heavily, but not as strongly as it hit Nala. She became deeply depressed, not even wanting to bath her daughter. She barely spoke to anyone and when she did it was merely a few words. She hardly ate, she wouldn't have eaten at all if Simba hadn't sat next to her to make sure she did. Nala became withdrawn and solitary which frightened her husband, Sarabi and her mother.
Having enough of his wife's depression, Simba decided that he would talk to his wife and sort things out. Telling his mother and Sarafina what he was doing he quickly left and headed inside the cave were Nala was gazing into thin air.
Sitting down on his haunches he got her attention.
"Nala I want you to know that your not alone...I miss him too but there is nothing we can do about it." he told her gently before continuing, "besides just think he is up there right now with the Great Kings of the past watching us. Do you think Kopa would have wanted us-you even to become like this?" he pause awaiting her reply but when she didn't he answered for her, "no he wouldn't he would want you to take care of Kiara and help her grow up into a great queen!"
Nala lifted her head, and Simba could tell that she was crying, "why did this happen? Why? Who?" she whispered.
Simba had discussed with Rafiki after the funeral the same questions Nala was asking so he began to answer, "who would want the throne more than anything? Zira! She did it, she wants the throne for that cub she has, Kovu his name is!"
Simba paused to watch his wife, she was taking it all in, "but why would she do that?" she repeated.
"because she is evil just like her mate, Nala. We both know what kind of lion scar was, she's just like him!" he replied.
Nala burst into tears again but this time apologizing for her behavior, "I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry!" Simba placed a comforting paw on her shoulder blade and nuzzled her affectionately.
"you don't have nothing to be sorry for my love, it's not your fault!" Nala nodded and glanced down at her sleeping daughter.
"what do the lionesses think of me?" she asked. "i bet their all disgusted with my behavior."
Simba shook his head vigorously, "no they don't, they understand."
Nala sighed and licked her daughters head, "hello Kiara." she whispered.
"you get some sleep now, I won't go anywhere I promise." Simba commanded her gently. She nodded and layed down closing her eyes as she did so. Soon Nala was fast asleep.
Simba glanced lovingly at her before turning towards his daughter, he nuzzled her whilst promising her, "I promise you Kiara, I won't let anything bad happen to you ever!"
so what did you think? Please review...also the end helps to explain why Simba was over protective of Kiara...which fits in to Simba's Pride!
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