Prolouge Trouble Within The Pride

Zira was enjoying the beautiful day in the Pridelands as best she could. She was licking and nursing her youngest cub Kovu. The day would have been perfect if the lion she most admired was still around. That was the mighty lion Scar who had gotten rid of his worthless and thoughtless brother who had said a king ought to respect all the creatures but always fought the hyenas.

Zira thought about how Scar had let the hyenas into the Pridelands. She of course, hadn't been part of the pride when Scar originally let them into the Pridelands but they had been good enforcers to keep troublemakers like Nala and Simba's mother Sarabi. She was angry however, that the hyenas didn't listen to Scar when he tried to explain how he had been trying to fool the foolish young lion who fancied himself king because his father had been Ahadi's first born and king before Scar who was chosen as king just because he was older. He wasn't as smart as had been, Ahadi should have chosen the next king on intelligence not just strength. If he had been a little more time he would have found a solution to the Pridelands problems. But for now she would pretend to loyal to this pretender king 'Simba'. Once Kovu was big enough he would take his rightful place as King of the Pridelands.

Another thing that irked Zira was that Sarabi had finally stepped down as Queen because Simba was now mated to Nala. Scar had had a crush on Sarabi and even Nala at times but they never returned his affections. The first time Sarabi had rejected him was when Zira and her rouge lionesses had come to the Pridelands. Scar had admired their fighting skills. And Zira admired Scar's commanding ways. Scar had decided to try and mate with Zira because he felt that they were so similar. But when their first born son was born, Scar was appalled with the cub.

He was even more smaller and weaker than Scar had been when he was born. Scar scornfully said that the only name that suited the cub was 'Nuka'. Sarabi had admonished Scar that he couldn't repeat the mistakes of his father. Scar just ignored Sarabi. When Zira was ready to mate again Scar made her wait because he didn't want another disappointment. But after awhile when one else was going to mate with him, Scar went back to Zira saying they should try again to make a worthy heir to his throne. Much to Nuka's dismay.

"But dad I'm your first born son! And look I've gotten bigger and stronger too! Dad look at me!" Nuka said running around trying to get Scar's and Zira's attention. He had gotten bigger it was true Nuka had no muscles whatever so ever. And both parents ignored him.

But Scar was not happy will his second child either. It was a girl Scar didn't want a girl. He wanted a strong boy to succeed him as King. He did not even bother naming her. But when Zira saw how tough the little girl was even picking fights with her older brother after just a few hours of birth. So she named her 'Vitani'.

While Scar was trying to gain Nala's affections Zira mated with a passing rouge lion. I can't say exactly why she had done that, but if I had to guess it was because he borne some resemblance to Scar. After she had given birth to this new cub with her two oldest children saying how upset their father would be when he found out. At that moment Scar entered Zira's den.

At first it seemed he was going to be upset. But once he saw he young cub he approved of it. He smiled approvingly.

"This one is worthy." He said. "He doesn't look exactly like but it's close. He looks strong too. And he'll only get stronger as he grows. Scar became my name after a fight with my brother where he gave me this scar. But for him it will be a name of honor after one of the greatest Kings of the Pridelands. But instead of just being plain 'Scar' he will be called 'Kovu'. It means scar but sounds stronger."

Zira was awoken from her memories by the noises coming the main part of Priderock. Nala was lying comfortably and the crazy old monkey was there too. Her two older cubs came running. Nuka was whining as usual.

"Mother! Mother! Vitani hit me on the head!" Nuka complained.

"I'm sure you hit her first." Said Zira sneeringly.

"Well yeah." Nuka replied. "But only because she thinks she's better than me."

"That's because I am!" Replied Vitani. "But that's not why we came to talk to you. Nala has had a cub! Simba has an heir!"

"What Simba has a son?! That will make it harder to get Kovu's throne back!" Zira said concerned. But she also moved carefully so as not to disturb her youngest child.

"No mother! It's a girl! And what do you 'Kovu's throne?' He wasn't Scar's son I am! I deserve my father's throne!" Nuka shouted.

Zira swatted Nuka hard. He didn't like it at all. But he could not challenge his mother.

"You've been weak since the day you were born Nuka!" Zira snarled at her son. "If you had been like your brother Scar would have made me his Queen! You would have borne the worthy name of 'Kovu' and you would be on throne instead of that pretender! Kovu will be strong and brave! You are not any of those things! And can't you be more quiet?! We don't want to show that we're not for Simba yet. Not until Kovu is old enough to take care of the problem anyway. If Simba had had a son, I might have been concerned. But a daughter can be easily disposed of. Just bade our time will be our groups motto. Tell the other lionesses in our group what I have said."

Vitani and Nuka went off to do what their mother instructed and Zira was too busy taking care of Kovu to notice someone had been listening. So you can just imagine Zira's surprise when Simba and some of his strongest came to visit.

"Is something wrong Your Majesty?" Zira asked innocently.

"Cut the act Zira! Zazu heard you talking to your cubs!" Simba said quite angrily.

"What is wrong with that?" Zira asked. "A mother has a right to talk her cubs."

"You think your youngest son should be King because Scar chose him." Simba went on. "I have nothing against the cub myself but anything Scar told doesn't matter. Because Scar was not the true king! And you have also threatened my daughter! Is that true?!"

"You are not my King! You killed him!" When I get the chance I will end your bloodline King Simba!" She proclaimed loudly for all to hear.

She was so busy ranting she didn't notice Simba nod to one of the lionesses to pick Zira's youngest away. He looked straight at her as he said the next words.

"Then you and your followers are exiled! Along with your to oldest cubs as they knew of your designs. But I will not exile the baby. He'll be raised right if you ever try to return to the Pridelands the punishment will be death!"

"You can't take my son!" Zira shouted.

"If you had been a better mother and pride member I wouldn't have had to. Now leave!" He ordered.

"You will regret your decision Simba!" Zira shouted as she and her followers were escorted out of the Pridelands by Simba's lionesses. "Even if I don't kill your daughter I will make you suffer in some way!"

But Nuka was secretly happy Kovu had been taken. Because now he could train harder and prove he was worthy of being king when the time was right. But little did anyone know that not all the lionesses following Simba were happy with him. And would help Zira gain a precious object to get her revenge on Simba with.

A/n ok this is an updated Prolouge to a story I was working on with lilsanddune. He has decided to take a break from writing for awhile. But as I was co author he has given me permission to continue the story. I also wanted to show a little of what I believe was the reason for Nuka's resentment towards his siblings. Nuka means stink in Swahili, Vitani goddess of war, and Kovu of course, means scar. Please read and review. Constructive criticism is appreciated. Stay safe everyone and feel free to check out my other stories.