Well the sequel to "Love or Loss" is here! I didn't really like how my last fanfic turned out so, I hope that this one is better. Review and tell me what you think. This is going to be before Kiara is born. Oh, and I don't own The Lion King. The characters and places all belong to the awesome Walt Disney Company. Some characters are mine, so email me if you want to use them. Ok, well let's get started!

Chapter 1

It had been a year since Simba had returned to Pride Rock, defeated Scar, and restored the Pride Lands to its former glory.

Nala was Simba's queen, and wife. Their love was legendary. And soon, that love would be put to the test.

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Simba was making his rounds of the Pride Lands when Zazu landed on a rock just a foot away from the king.

"King Simba! There's…I just saw…lioness…northern…border…" The navy blue hornbill gasped for air.

"Zazu, calm…down." Simba said, chuckling. Zazu was always overreacting to newcomers in the Pride Lands. "Now, what are you talking about?"

The king's majordomo took a deep breath. "There's a lioness wandering around the northern border.

"I'll go get some lionesses and we'll check it out." Simba replied, watching the little bird bow low then fly off to patrol the rest of the Pride Lands.

When Simba returned to Pride Rock, he was greeted by his queen.

"So, is everything well in our fabulous kingdom?" Nala joked as she nuzzled her husband.

"Well, possibly. We need to get about 3 other lionesses to accompany us to the northern border. Zazu informed me of a strange lioness wandering around there." The king answered his beloved wife.

The lions departed and headed for the northern border.

"Prepare yourselves for anything." Simba warned the lionesses as they arrived.

There she was, a dark tawny colored lioness, with deep purple eyes that a lion could get lost in for hours.

"Who are you?" The king asked with a powerful voice.

The stranger didn't notice the other lions nearing her. She turned and saw the large, handsome golden brown lion with a blood red mane.

"Are you the king of these lands?" She inquired.

"I am. Now answer my question. Who are you? And what are you doing in my kingdom?" Simba asked again.

"My name is Adaeze." The young lioness answered. She had to be at least half a year younger than Simba or Nala.

"Princess? Are you a princess? Where are you from?" The king asked, raising a brow.

"Yes, I am the daughter of the now passed, King Adofo and Queen Abebe, of the Caymun Pride." Adaeze stated, showing no emotion at all.

"I'm sorry for your loss, but why are you here?" Simba asked, quite confused.

"Our pride was taken over by a rogue. He killed my parents, but wanted me as a mate, I fled. I've heard of this pride's history, and I thought it would be a good place to get a fresh start." The lioness finished her tale, still showing no emotion.

"You may stay here for as long as you need." Simba finally said after a long period of silence.

"Thank you." Adaeze said, walking after the other lions, heading towards the great, majestic, Pride Rock.

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Well, that's chapter one. I hope it's to your liking. It's very short, but the chapters will get longer, I promise. Well REVIEW and tell me what you think.