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Introduction

It has been months since the war with the Outsiders. Instead of joining the Pride they leave with an alive Zira. Vitani and Kovu stay with the Pridelanders. Now Zira has taken the pride by surprise and forces them to run. They are saved be the most unlikely lions. In Prince Taka/Scar and Prince Kopa!

Chapter .1.

Kiara was running with her pride. Zira had attacked them. Her mother and father had been injured so had another number of lionesses. Her mate Kovu was carrying Simba while Vitani was helping carry Nala. Kiara's brother Kion bought up the rear of the pride with the Lion Guard. While Prince Koda was making sure Timon, Pumbaa, and Rafiki kept up with everyone. Sarabi was carrying her Granddaughter who was only two weeks old Princess Keshai. And Sarafina was carrying her Granddaughter Princess Kala. Zazu was flying above the pride making sure they weren't followed.

Kiara had made the decision to run when many of the pride had become injured and her father and mother unconscious. Her Grandmother Sarabi supported her decision.

They had been travelling for days. Many were exhausted from lack of food and the fight. Many of the Pride were resting now. Kiara still trying to be strong with her parents injured. Rafiki was troubled until the wind blows. A signal from Mufusa.

"We need food", Vitani says talking to Kovu, Kiara, Kion and Koda

"The trouble is leaving the Pride at the moment. We don't know if Zira is following us", Kiara says

"Princess if we don't eat soon we will start dying", Kovu says to his mate

Suddenly they hear a roar that didn't belong to their pride. A young adult lion was on the hill he had a red mane and a golden coat making him look like Simba. He had a lot of scars all over his body showing that he was a fighter and could be dangerous. Kovu growls and steps to the front of his Pride.

"Why are you here?" the lion asks curiously

"We have fled from our home", Kiara replies, "We are sorry we trespassed"

"It is fine. What Pride are you all? You look like you all have been in a battle", the lion says with concern taking in the look of wounds on the lionesses

The lion also saw that they had young cubs. All this Pride looked exhausted and hungry.

"We are the Pridelanders. We are running because we were attacked. My mother and father are unconscious", Kiara explains

The lions eyes widen at hearing they were Pridelanders.

"What is the name of your Royal Family?" the lion asks wanting to make sure these were the Pride he thought they were

"My father is King Simba, mother is Queen Nala, these are my brothers Prince Kion and Prince Koda leaders of the lion guard. My little sisters Kala and Keshai who are only two weeks old. My grandmother the dowager Queen Sarabi and Grandmother Sarafina. This is my sister-in-law Vitani. This is my mate Kovu and I am Crown Princess Kiara. Who are you?" Kiara asks

"Tani?" the lion asks looking at the female lioness who was looking at his shocked

"Kopa?" Vitani asks

The lion grins, "Yes it is me. I used to be the Crown Prince of the Pridelands. Now I am Prince Consort to the Princess of these lands"

"Your Kopa?" Kiara asks shocked

She had heard about Kopa. Her parents had told her the story of Zira killing him. But here he was alive and well.

"But Mother killed you didn't she?" Kovu asks

"Yes I am Kopa. I survived the attack on me. From an old family member. You all don't look so good. We need to get you to my pride. But looks like you need help. I will call for help", Kopa decides

"Is your pride close?" Kion asks

"My Uncle/Grandfather is and so is my brother-in-law. I will roar for them", Kopa says letting out a load roar signalling he needed help

"How long will it take for them to get here?" Kiara asks

"Not long. But I must warn you my Uncle/Grandfather you might try and attack. Since the time when he was in the Pridelands was not the best. But he saved my life. Just give him a chance", Kopa says knowing them will not like his Uncle

"Who is…", Koda starts

"Kopa!?" a lion yells

"Kopa?" another lion asks calmly in a voice that was familiar

The Pridelanders turn to the two lions that had showed up. One was a young adult lion with light reddish fur and a red mane. The other lion was way older his brown fur and black mane that had some silver in it. The old lion had scars everywhere on his body.

"SCAR!" Sarabi and Sarafina growl

Zazu cries out in shock nearly fainting along with Timon and Pumbaa.

Taka looks shocked as he recognised her and Zazu.

"Sarabi? Sarafina? What…", Taka asks

"Grandfather the Pridelanders are hurt including my father and mother. We need to get them to the Pride", Kopa says

"Of course. I will tell my story later. Sarafina, Sarabi let me apologies. There are no words to describe how sorry I am. Same to all of you. And the name is not Scar I have gone back to Taka. Scar is dead", Taka says

All the Pridelanders looked unsure if to trust Taka. Many had known about Scar or had lived under his reign.

"Who are you?" Kiara asks the young adult lion

"I am Prince Keyo. I will vouch for the goodness of Grandfather here", Prince Keyo says with a grin

"He has done…", Sarabi starts

"We know what he has done. But has been forgiven by the spirits", Kopa says

Rafiki feels Mufusa tell him to trust his brother. And he feels the other Great Kings telling him to trust Taka.

"Rafiki says we trust them. Your brother says", Rafiki says to Taka

"I know", Taka replies he had felt Mufusa here too

Actually he could see Mufusa standing behind the Pridelanders. Taka nods to his brother as Mufusa's eyes land on his family. The look was saying for Taka to take care of them. Taka again nods promising to take care of them. Mufusa smiles and disappears into the wind.

"Now lets get your pride to the infirmary caves", Prince Kopa says going over to his parents getting ready to lift one onto his back, "I will take Dad. Grandfather go ahead and get Alua"

"No I will carry Nala. Keyo go ahead and alert the Pride and Alua", Taka orders

"Of course", Prince Keyo says running away

Taka goes over to Nala and Kopa helps get her on Taka's back. Taka's leg nearly buckles.

"Will you be alright?" Prince Kopa asks

"I am still strong enough to do this", Taka replies

Kopa manages to get his Dad on his back. Kopa thinks he is lucky that he was so young enough to carry him.

"Follow us. We will be at the pride soon", Taka says as they begin to walk

"How can we trust you?" Timon asks crossly

"I am not Scar anymore. Scar died a long time ago. I am Taka", Taka replies with a sigh

"Taka?" Kion asks

"Yes it is my birth name", Taka replies

"Doesn't it mean rubbish?" Koda asks innocently

"Koda", Kiara says giving him a warning look

"It is ok. I have learnt to accept the name. Your my Great-Niece?" Taka asks

"Yes. I am Kiara", Kiara replies

"And my Great-Nephews and Great-Nieces who look to be only weeks old", Taka says with a nod to Kion and Koda and looking at his Great-Nieces who were in their grandmothers mouth

"How did you know? I am Kion and this is my brother Koda" Kion asks

"Well Kion you look like your father did at his age. Koda you have a coat similar to your Grandmother, my mother Uru. As for Kiara I can see bother your mother and father in you. And Keshai and Kala look like Nala. I guess you have all caused your parents trouble like Kopa has. He has about given me a heart attack", Taka says with a chuckle

"I am not that much trouble!" Kopa says

"Oh really? You and the other cubs have gotten into a lot of trouble with ditching your cub-sitters", Taka says chuckling

Kopa pouts, "Not my fault the Luka is annoying. Lilaa is much better"

"Who are Luka and Lilaa?" Kion asks

"Luka and Lilaa are the Prides Majordomo's", Taka explains

"The pride has two?" Zazu asks shocked

"Yes. We are a large pride we find it easier with two", Kopa replies

"What is your Pride called?" Vitani asks

"The Empire Pride. Look there are the caves", Kopa says gesturing to the caves

They see a group of lions waiting for them. Near one of the back caves. Prince Keyo stood next to a take male lion that had red fur and a golden mane. Rafiki sees another mandrill standing next to the lion she was as old as him and a young mandrill.

"Grandfather, Kopa what have you two bought us?" the male asks with a smile

"These are the Pridelanders. Alua they need medical attention", Taka replies

"To the infirmary cave now. I will tend to them immediately. Jewela come. Kopa, Taka careful", Alua orders

The Pridelanders follow Kopa, Taka and the mandrills to a cave at the back. Taka gently lay's Nala down. Then goes to help Kopa lower Simba.

"These are King Simba and Queen Nala", Taka says to Alua

"Shoo Taka let me work", Alua says tending to Simba first

Taka rolls his eyes but smiles, "Look after my family"

Taka leaves and the Pridelanders look shocked about what he said.

"Don't worry you are safe here", Kopa says, "You can put your cubs down"

The Lionesses gently place their cubs down it had been tiring carrying them for days.

"Rafiki will help", Rafiki says

"Very well. I am the Sharman Alua and this is my daughter Jewela", Alua replies

"All of you the hunting party is out to get you food", Prince Keyo says from next to Prince Kopa

"We can't thank you enough", Kiara replies

"Rest. Soon you all will have your belly's full", Kopa says

Kopa and Prince Keyo leave the Pridelanders with the mandrills.

"Don't worrying our ancestors are watching over us", Alua says

"Will Dad and Mum be ok?" Koda asks

"They will little Prince. With our ancestors helping they will be fine", Alua says to the young Prince

Kiara sat down near her parents with Kovu nuzzling her.

"Don't worry I am sure they will be alright", Kovu says

"I hope", Princess Kiara replies, "Did you know Kopa?"

"I am not old enough to remember but Vitani would", Kovu replies

"I did. We were best friends as cubs. I hope he can forgive me", Vitani says

"What did you do?" Prince Kion asks

"Kopa, Nuka and I were playing near the cliffs. Mother followed us with her follows and attack Kopa. I just sat there as mother hurt Kopa before throwing him from the cliff", Vitani replies with a tear in her eyes

"I am sure he doesn't blame you", Princess Kiara says

"We will see", Vitani says lying down

Suddenly a red young lioness and a older cream lioness come in dragging their kills.

"Have your fill. Let us know if you need more", the cream lioness says

"Thank you", Princess Kiara says

"Your welcome", the cream lioness says with a gentle smile before leaving with the red lioness

"Come on lets eat!", Kion says

Everyone laughs and they dig into the kills the Empire Pride had given them. When they are done the Alua had treated all the wounded and told them to rest. All lionesses start to lie down with their cubs. Sarabi had taken Princess Keshai to sleep with her. Sarafina had Princess Kala in her paws. Kion and Koda decided to stay near the front of the cave to watch over the pride with the lion guard. Kiara yawns and snuggles next to Kova. She prayed her parents would be alright…

Back at the main caves the Empire Pride had gathered to discuss the Pridelanders.

"Crius let them stay they look like they have been through battle", Queen Nestori says to her mate after she had delivered the kills with her daughter to the Pridelanders

"Do we know what happened? Grandfather?" King Crius asks Taka

"I do not know yet. I will find out after they have slept. Remember Crius they are family to Kopa and I along with distant relations to all the major prides", Taka replies

"Will you vouch for them?" King Crius asks

"I will. And if anyone harms them including their Lion Guard, Zazu, Timon and Pumbaa I will harm them", Taka declares

"So will I", Kopa declares

"Daddy they are family", Crown Princess Katiryi says

"Very well. All the Pridelanders will NOT be harmed. On my honour we will grant them protection", King Crius declares

"And on my honour. And to my dying breath I will protect the Pridelanders!" Taka declares

Taka knew he would have to tell his story to the Pridelanders. But he also had to get them to trust him. He would not ask them to forgive him because what he did was unforgivable. Taka sighs and goes into the cave for the night his adult cubs were already resting. Taka lays down and sighs but looks up as Kopa enters with his mate and young cubs. Kopa nods to Taka and Taka knew they had a lot of questions and answers to get and give…

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