A/N: I know i said i would wait, but i really wanted to do this story. I'll still finish up The Female Lands. Anyway, i won't keep you waiting long. I hope you enjoy!

"There had been numerous incidents in the Pridelands about a rogue leopard killing the animals." Zazu said to Simba, flying right next to him. Simba had seen a resident almost near death telling him about the leopard. It's not unusual for a leopard to do this-due to their aggressive nature-but, this one had glowing red eyes. That's something really new.

He got to the spot that the resident told him about, but didn't see a leopard. Was it just their imaginations? He went inside of a nearby cave just in case. When, he was inside, there was an unearthly shrill. He looked around and didn't see anything. Then, out of nowhere, something tackled him down.

He looked up and saw the rogue leopard. Just like he said the leopard's eyes were a deep red. Simba kicked the leopard. It back flipped in the air and landed perfectly on the ground. Simba snarled, "What're you doing here?"

It growled in Swahili, "Je, udhi mimi, hali ya kufa! (Do not vex me, mortal!)"

Simba looked confused. Why did he call me a mortal?

The leopard roared and pounced at Simba. He tossed the leopard like he did with Scar, and pinned him down. He slashed the leopard's stomach and thick red dust came flying out. He coughed. After a little while, the leopard disappeared. Zazu came up to him and praised, "Good job, sire. You sent the leopard running off."

Simba sighed, "Yeah….I…d-d,"

Before he could finish, he passed out. Zazu flew up and exclaimed, "Oh gods, don't worry Simba; I'll go find help!"

He flew off and went back to the pride.

Pride Rock-20 minutes later

Simba woke up with everyone looking at him. Kovu looked over at him. He sighed in relief. "Thank the gods, you're fine. We had someone perform CPR on you, just in case."

Simba got up and looked at Nala. Before he could say anything, she shook her head. He then looked at Kiara. She also shook her head. The whole pride shook their heads. He looked down at Zazu. He just gave him a disgusted look. Please, shake your head. He hesitated ever so much, but managed to look at Kovu. Kovu just gave him a smile. Anger boiled inside of Simba than ever before.

He tackled Kovu down. Kovu gasped. Simba's eyes glowed red. He whispered, "Don't push me Kovu."

Simba slashed Kovu across the face. The cut burned badly. Nala gasped, "Simba, why did you do that?"

She pushed Simba off of Kovu and helped him up. She turned around. Simba's expression was just full of anger. But, it was kind of dark this time. He walked past her and went into the den. Kiara went up to her mother. She asked, "Are you okay? Is there something wrong with daddy?"

Nala kept a blank stare on her face. What's wrong with him? Is it from stress?

Kiara shouted, "Mom!"

That got her attention. She sighed, "I don't know, Kiara."

Kiara just looked down. She went over to Kovu and started cleansing his wound. Nala looked back at the den. She whispered, "You're taking a day off Simba."

Next Morning

Simba woke up and no one was in the den. Oh no! I slept in! He quickly took off out of the den. Zazu got in front of him and greeted him, "Good morning, Sire. You seem to be in a rush."

Simba explained, "I slept-in. Have they started patrolling the borders or anything like that?"

Zazu nodded and informed, "Queen Nala decided to give you a break. She thought that you were working too hard. I don't blame her; you completely went berserk on Kovu."

"Well, I do that all the time." Simba laughed. Zazu laughed along with him. He instantly got serious. "I do know that, but it was different. You usually wouldn't harm him or at least damage him that badly."

Simba started getting confused. I attacked him? He asked, "I attacked Kovu? I only remember getting on top of him and that's it."

He flew on to Simba's shoulder. "You see, your stress is making you forgetful. Just rest for today Simba."

He nodded. Maybe they're right. I do need a break. Zazu flew off. Simba sighed and went down Pride Rock. He decided to go to his favorite spot when he was a cub.

When he got there, there was a family of gazelles lying in the shade. He sighed, "Guess, I can forget about that."

What're you doing? You had that spot since you were just a prince. So, you basically own it!

"I guess I do. But, they're using it. I can give it up for one day."

No you don't! Like Nala said, you need to relax. What better way to relax is taking back what's yours?

He thought for a few seconds and agreed, "You know what you're right!"

No that that's a big surprise. Now, go get 'em, champ. Also, no mercy.

Simba took a deep breath and walked over to the gazelles. He lowered his head and said as politely as he could, "Excuse me, I think you need to move."

The female looked at Simba. She smiled sheepishly. "Oh sorry, King Simba. We'll move as soon as we're ready."

He sucked his teeth. "That won't work, because I kinda need this spot, like, now."

"There are not really many shaded spots in the Pridelands, ever since the dry season came."

"Well, that's not my problem."

Good job, Simba.

The gazelle was now irritated. She snorted, "My patience is gone! We are not moving, Simba!" The two fawns went behind their mother.

A few feet away listening to the conversation was Kovu. He was crouched behind a rock. He couldn't believe what he was hearing. What's up with Simba?

Simba laughed, it was more demonic and crazy. "I'm the king. You follow my orders."

"I don't care. Queen Nala, Queen Kiara, or King Kovu wouldn't agree with this. What do you have to say?"

Simba was taken aback. He didn't know what to do. The voice in his head spoke again:

Desperate times calls for desperate measures, Simba; even if it is graphic. Don't you agree?

Simba looked back at the gazelle. She smiled, knowing that she won. He whispered, "Absolutely."

Then do it!

He tapped the gazelle's shoulder. She gave him a glare. He apologized, "I'm sorry for the way I acted. Can I settle this with your husband?"

She looked kind of confused. She sighed, "Mu husband died. I'm sorry, for acting the way I did."

Simba nodded. He walked away from the family. Kovu smiled. Oh thank the gods; I thought he was going to do something resentful. He was just being his regular douche self. He was about to walk away, until he saw Simba crouch down out of the corner of his eye. He turned back around.

Simba smiled, evily. He sprinted at the mother gazelle. She barely even got to move. Simba got up to her and bit down into her neck, right in front of the two fawns. She struggled to get out the grip, but it was pointless. After a few seconds, her body went limp. He set her lifeless body down. The two fawns were shaking. He smiled at them. He got down and whispered coldly, "I'd run if I were you."

The two ran away. They saw Kovu and ran up to him. They wouldn't survive on their own. One of them asked, "What's wrong with King Simba? Is he ill?"

Kovu looked back at Simba. For some weird reason, a cold chill went up his spine.

Well done Simba. I couldn't have done it better. Doesn't it feel better this way? Everyone cowering at your paws.

Simba smiled. He chuckled, "Why didn't I do this before?"

He laughed evily to himself. Kovu stared at him with wide eyes. He looked down at the two fawns. He sighed, "I don't know what's wrong with him. But, I'm gonna find out."

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Disclaimer: I don't own any Lion King characters.