A/N A special thank you to mimoo01, WTF123, red hood, Robert Downey Jr94, thingsareweird, and TRON0602 for reviewing my last chapter. Here's ch 20 for you and as always see ch 1 for disclaimer.

Ch 20 The End

As the group returned to Priderock they were surprised to see that Rafiki was already waiting for them. "I heard about de battle," the mandrill said. "So I figured I would be needed. Looks like I was right."

"Yes you were," Kiara said. "Sad to say. Kovu's been hurt. He hit his head on the rocks in the river."

"Ah yes I shall take a look at him," Rafiki said. "Please bring him inside de cave." With that Kopa, Mheetu, and Nuka carried Kovu inside the cave so Rafiki could examine him.

"It is good dat you all have returned," Rafiki said as Kovu was placed on the ground.

"Yes I just wish Kovu was awake to enjoy our victory," Kopa said with a sigh. "Afterall if it wasn't for him we wouldn't be here at all."

"Well I shall inform you of yer brother's condition shortly," Rafiki said. "But I must ask dat you wait outside."

"Sure thing," Nuka said. "Come on guys." With that the three lions exited the cave leaving Rafki to do his work.

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Meanwhile outside the cave Dante and Malikiah came back onto the scene. "We just returned from our Pride," Dante said. "We had a proper burial for my mom and grandma."

"Oh Dante that couldn't have been easy for you," Furaha said giving the sandy brown lion a nuzzle.

"No it wasn't," Dante admitted with a heavy sigh. "But at least they're in a better place and I know those hyenas that killed them are dead along with my murderous father."

"But we did manage to talk to them about staying here," Malikiah said. "And they agreed to pledge their allegiance to Kovu and Kiara. They won't cause any more trouble."

"Well that's a relief," Nala said with a sigh. "Now if we could only get some good news on Kovu." Then as if on cue Rafiki emerged from the cave.

"Rafiki how's Kovu?" Simba asked approaching his old friend.

"Kovu will be just fine," Rafiki reported. "He has a vedy serious concussion dat must be monitored closly but he will be fine in a couple of weeks. In fact he is awake if you wish to see him."

"Thank you so much Rafiki," Kiara said giving the old monkey a hug. With that the Queen and her family went back into the cave to see their King.

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As the group entered the cave they saw Kovu laying down. But as soon as he heard his family enter his eyes opened and he smiled. "Hey guys," Kovu said softly

"Daddy we're so glad you're awake," Furaha said nuzzling her father along with Bahati.

"Yeah we thought we lost you," Bahati said.

"I'm sorry I worried you guys," Kovu said feeling bad he had worried his family.

"We're just glad you're ok son," Simba said giving Kovu a nuzzle.

"I agree," Nala said also giving Kovu a nuzzle.

"But if you ever worry us like that again we'll kill you," Kiara said nuzzling her mate.

"You got that right," Kopa chimed in with a smile.

"But seriously 'Vu we're just glad you're ok," Nuka said giving his brother a gentle nudge to his side.

"Um Daddy can we talk?" Furaha asked after a couple of minutes.

"Sure sweetie," Kovu said. "What's up?"

"Well it's about Dante," Furaha said. "Well he and Malikiah were hoping that they'd be able to stay."

"Of course they can stay," Kovu said causing everyone's eyebrows to rise in surprise. "What?" Kovu asked looking at the group.

"Well Kovu we just didn't expect you to give in so easily," Simba said. "We know how stubborn you can be sometimes.

"Well those days are over Dad," Kovu said. "If Dante, Malikiah or anyone else from Kinta's pride wants to stay and pledge their loyality to me and Kiara then they are more than welcome to stay."

"Wow thanks Daddy," Furaha said giving her father a nuzzle. "I'll go tell Dante and Malikiah the good news." With that the dusty brown Princess ran out of the cave to inform the brothers of the good news.

"Uh speaking of good news," Bahati said. "Mom and Dad I also want to talk to you guys about something."

"What is it honey?" Kiara asked looking at her daughter.

"Well Mashango and I were talking," Bahati began. "And we were hoping that once everything was settled that we could have a maiting ceremony for us."

"Well honey that's something we'd have to discuss with Mheetu and Windi," Kiara said after the intial shock wore off.

"Oh we already did," Bahati said. "And they said as long as it was ok with you guys we could do it. Can we? Please?"

"What do you think Kovu?" Kiara asked looking at her mate.

"Well they are pretty young," Kovu said. "But we were young too when we had our ceremony. And it's obvious they love each other. So it's ok with me."

"Oh thank you Daddy," Bahati squealed giving her father a nuzzle. "And thank you too Mom. I have to go tell Mashango the good news." After giving her mother a nuzzle Bahati ran out of the cave to find her soon to be mate.

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A month past and Kovu and his Pride had healed nicely. It was a beautiful sunny day in the Pridelands and it was also the day when Bahati and Mashango would have their mating ceremony. To everyone's surprise though Kali and his girlfriend, Tanza had come to Nuka and Cusmo and announced that they were going to have a cub. This shocked everyone because not long before that Malikiah and Humara had announced they were having a cub. But this good news didn't come without some bad news. Simba had taken ill and was given a very short time left to live. But the golden lion was still here to see his granddaughter marry her love. He sat along with Nala and watched the ceremony take place. Once Rafiki offically decalred them to be mates Bahati and Mashango nuzzled and joined the rest of their pride. Furaha took this opportunity to talk with her parents. "Uh Mom Daddy I need to talk to you about something," Furaha said.

"You're not pregnant are you?" Kovu asked with a groan.

"No Dad I'm not pregnant," Furaha said with a laugh. "I just wanted to tell you that Dante and I have been seeing each other and it's pretty serious."

"How serious?" Kiara asked with a smile.

"We're in love," Furaha declared.

"Please Fur' allow me," Dante said suddenly. "Kovu Kiara I love your daughter and with your permission I'd like to take her as my mate."

"Please Daddy," Furaha said looking at Kovu. "I really love him."

"I can see that," Kovu said with a sigh. "And of course you have my permission to become mates."

"Oh thank you Daddy," Furaha cried nuzzling her father. "We've got to tell the others the good news." With that the two lions went off to find their friends.

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A year past and their was once again new life in the Pridelands. Furaha and Dante were new parents. A son was born to them. He had a rusty brown coat and amber eyes. Furaha and Dante named him Nash after Furaha's lost friend. Not only had Furaha become a mother but Nafasi and Kwanza had also become parents. A daughter and a son was born to them. Alzu and Mheetu and Windi were thrilled to become grandparents and doted on their grandchildren. The girl was named Binti and had a chocolate brown coat and blue eyes. The boy they named Kitunda after Nafasi's brother and he had a pale coat and emerald green eyes. Everyone was gathered for Nash's presentation. Sadly Simba had gone to join the Great Kings of the Past along with Dayamo but Furaha knew they were always with them in spirit. Nala watched her great-grandson's presentation with a heavy heart. This was a happy time and yet she wished Simba was there with her to share her joy. But she looked over at Bahati and Mashango and their daughters, Safi and Kurya and she smiled. Safi had a creamy coat like hers but had Mashango's light green eyes. Kuyra had a golden coat like Simba's but had Bahati's blue eyes. They were born about three months ago. A month before that Uzuri and Ni had become parents to twin boys, Kunta and Amari. Kunta had Ni's grey coat and Uzuri's emerald eyes and Amari had a light brown coat and Ni's red eyes. They were sitting patiently with their parents watching the ceremony. Around the same time Mawala and Tashiki had become the pround parents to twins. A son, Bolo was born who had a golden coat and brown eyes. A daughter was also born named Guri. Guri had a sandy brown coat and blue eyes. Just as ther ceremony ended Kali and Tanza's six month old son, Bale and Malikiah and Humara's daughter, Kiki came tearing through only to be stopped by their grandmother, Cusmo who gave the brown coated cub and his grey coated cousin a look. This caused them to stop and lower their blue eyes in shame. Silently the cubs joined the others. Furaha and Dante took their newborn son inside the cave where they were joined by Kovu and Kiara. "Furaha Dante Kovu and I would like to talk to you," Kiara said.

"Yes we'd like to discuss you guys becoming King and Queen," Kovu said.

"We figured you'd be talking to us about that," Furaha said softly. "And we're prepared for it."

"Well just so you know you two will be ruling side by side with Bahati and Mashango," Kovu said. "And since Bahati had a cub first Safi and Kurya will be ruling together."

"We understand that Dad," Furaha said. "And we're ok with it. Right Dante?"

"Sure," Dante said with a smile. "At least I get to be King. And who knows maybe Safi and Kurya will let Nash rule with them."

"Maybe," Kovu said with a smile. "Now you three should rest tomarrow is a big day." With that Furaha and Dante layed down beside their son to get some much needed sleep.

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The next day Furaha, Dante, Bahati and Mashango were all crowned the new Kings and Queens of the Pridelands. The four lions went to the side of Priderock and roared to their Kingdom siginling that they were the new rulers. The animales cheered with joy and bowed tho their new Kings and Queens. Then the couples turned and went back inside the cave to be with their children. As Kovu watched all of this with Kiara by his side his heart was filled with joy. For the first time in his life he was totally at peace.

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A/N Well there you are folks story complete. Hope you all enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it. Please review. And thank you for reading. Also I'm looking for new story ideas so if you have any suggestions please feel free to let me know. Until next time dear readers peace out.