After narrowly escaping an attempt from the Outlanders, Kion is not only left with serious injuries, but the Ire of his father for befriending a lion's sworn enemy. Now, he must regain his confidence as Scar's Army is on the Rise. Meanwhile, tragedy looms in the backlands, and Jasiri will learn that friendship can overcome any disputes.

The Pridelands has never been able to succeed in arranging marriage with the Night Pride. But Simba is determined to succeed where his ancestors have failed. The arranged marriage between Kopa and Rani will happen. All it took was hearing the words, "For the longest time, all I cared about was surviving," for Rani to make her decision. Love works in mysterious ways, right? [A.U]