The Lion King 3: The Dark Pride(Chapter 1)

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A few months had gone by ever since the Outlanders joined the Pridelanders. All was peaceful as Simba and Nala were stepping down and allowing Kovu and Kiara to step up as the new King and Queen of the Pridelands.

All the animals had arrived in front of Pride Rock for the announcement that King Simba and Queen Nala were stepping down and are allowing their daughter Kiara and her mate Kovu to become the new rulers of the Pridelands.

Before the Ceremony began, Kovu was quite nervous because he wasn't sure if he would be a good ruler along with Kiara and especially because of the fact that some of the animals might not think it's a good idea to let him become King of the Pridelands.

As Simba noticed that his son-in law looked quite nervous, he decided to walk over to the young brown lion and asked, "What's wrong Kovu? Aren't you happy now that you're finally going to be King?"

Kovu replied, turning towards Simba and replied, "Well...yes, but I'm not sure if I would make a good King of these lands, considering the fact that I don't know much about being King. I'm not sure if I'm ready yet."

Simba sighed and replied, "Don't worry Kovu, I'm sure you'll turn out to be a Great King of these lands and plus, you'll always have my daughter here to help you and be there for you along the way. I know Kiara will also turn out to be a Great Queen, you both will do great."

Kovu was silent for a moment, but then asked, "When you first became King, what was it like for you?"

"Well, first, I really didn't have alot of experience when I became King. It was tough at first, it took awhile but as time went past, I learned more about being King and got more comfortable and not as nervous. Plus, I was also ruling with Nala and that helped me alot."

Simba continued, "I know your nervous, I felt the same way when I first became king. You'll do just fine Kovu, don't worry about it so much, okay."

A small smile formed on Kovu's face and replied, "Thanks Simba, your words are really helpfull. Thanks for the advice.

As Simba nodded, Kiara came out and saw that Kovu still looked a bit nervous, so she padded towards him and sat down next to him and asked, "What's wrong Kovu?"

Kovu replied, "Well, the thing is, I'm not sure that I'll make a good king for these lands. I don't know much about being king and..."

Just then Kiara put her paw in front of Kovu's mouth then said, "Kovu, I know your nervous and so am I, but have convidence in yourself, I know I do. Kovu, don't worry so much, I know you'll be a great king, I know you will. Plus, there's another bright side to it to, you'll also have me ruling beside you."

As Kiara said that, she nuzzled him and Kovu nuzzled her back. After they stopped nuzzling each other, Kovu responded, "Thanks Kiara. I know you'll become a great queen to, you're the best thing that's ever happened to me Kiara, and I love every moment being with you."

As he said that, Kiara blushed a little and replied, "Oh Kovu, you're embaressing me."

Kovu replied, "But it's true, you are the best thing that ever happened to me."

As Kiara giggled a little, she replied, "Thanks Kovu, I love you so much."

Kovu then licked her cheek and nuzzled her for a moment and said, "You're quite welcome dear."

After awhile of nuzzling each other, Kiara responded, "Well, it's almost time. We better get ready."

Kovu chuckled a bit and replied, "Yeah, I guess so."

So after they were done chatting, they got ready for the ceremony and soon enough, it was time.

As Kovu and Kiara began walking towards the tip of Pride Rock, Kiara noticed some nervousness on Kovu's face, so Kiara gave him a small nuzzle and said, "You'll do fine, trust me."

So, as Kovu and Kiara reached the tip of Pride Rock with Simba and Nala following, they saw all the animals in the Pridelands cheering for the new King and Queen of the Pridelands. As Kovu looked at all the animals, he felt some wind blow on his brown fur and dark mane and once he looked up in the sky, for the first time, he saw Mufasa looking down on him with a smile and Kovu heard Mufasa say to him, "You'll make a great king, Kovu. Remember, we are one."

Kovu then smiled a little as Kiara, who was standing next to him, felt a gust of wind brush against her golden fur. Right then, Kiara knew who it was, it was Mufasa. She closed her eyes and smiled as she heard Mufasa say to her, "You'll do fine Kiara, believe in yourself and take good care of yourself."

Kiara then said quietly, "I will."

Kiara looked behind her at her parents as they nodded to her and she nodded back and let out a huge roar along with Kovu and Simba and Nala followed and the rest of the pride. Kovu and Kiara were now pronounced as King and Queen of the Pridelands.

Meanwhile, at the boarder of the Pridelands, there stood two black figures as they knew that Kiara and Kovu were now the new rulers of the lands. As they watched with pure evil and piercing red eyes, the one black figure said quietly, "Soon, the Pridelands will fall and so will their new rulers. King Kovu and Queen Kiara shall die, and I will be the one to to sink my teeth into their flesh and kill them one at a time. The end is near for the Pridelands and we shall finally take the kingdom for ourselves."

Just like that, the two black figures ran back to the Outlands.

Well, what did ya think? Yeah, I know I struggle at starting stories, that's one of my tough spots, but feel free to give me some advice on how to start a story better. But all in all, I hope you enjoyed it

Anyway, I'm not sure when Chapter 2 will be up, but I'll try to make this story better as the story goes on.:)

Anyway, but for now, Please R&R!!

-Kovu 01