So as promised, here is the sequel to "Sibling Jealousy". To understand this story, I advise you to read Sibling Jealousy, so you won't be confused. Reminder that I don't own Lion King, Disney does. Here's chapter 1 and please review.

It had been almost two years since the union of the Pridelanders and Akila'a Pride. Everyone has turned back into a happy, close knit Pride rather than two rival prides.
The former King, Simba was happy with his heirs. He and his Queen, Nala had stepped down nearly two years earlier, and the Kingdom was doing just as well as it had been during the time that he was ruling.

Simba's parents, Sarabi and Mufasa had passed away about seven or eight months earlier. For weeks, Simba had been depressed but he had soon recovered from his grief just like his sister, Ajjali had.
It wasn't only, Sarabi and Mufasa who had passed away. Many of the older generation lions had passes away, but just as the Pride got through most things, they also got through their grief.

A few days after the start of the rainy season, Kovu walked into the Royal Den to find his Queen, Kiara waiting for him. The Royal den was the den used by the royal couple. This generation there were two, but Kopa and Jasiri had offered to stay in the other den with the rest of the Pride. Kovu smiled and nuzzled his mate.
"How are you feeling?" Kovu asked.

"Better," Kiara replied. "I felt fine after taking a nap." Kiara hasn't been feeling well that afternoon and had decided to take a nap rather than joining her family and friends by the Fallen Trees.
" That's good," Kovu said. "Did you hear that Zuri's expecting a cub? She mated with Aro." Zuri was Nala's cousin, making her Kiara's second cousin.
"That's good," Kiara said, with a smile.

"They didn't make an official announcement that they were mates, but now it looks like they are." Kovu said. Kiara nodded and rested her head against his mane.
"Kiara, are you sure you're feeling okay?" Kovu asked.
"I'm fine," Kiara insisted. "Just a bit tired." Kovu nodded and soon Kiara had fallen asleep against his shoulder.
The next morning, Kiara got up before Kovu did. There was a strange feeling in her stomach. The Queen decided to go and get a drink, hoping she would feel better. After she finished lapping at the water, she turned to see her twin brother, Kopa walking towards her.
"Good morning," Kopa said, greeting her with a nuzzle.
"Morning," Kiara replied.
"You don't look so well. Are you okay?" Kopa asked.

"I... just haven't been feeling well lately...I'm going to go visit Rafiki." Kiara said.
"Is Kovu going to come with you?" Kopa asked.
"No, he doesn't know that I'm going. Kopa, please don't tell him. He's going to worry more than he already does." Kiara said.
"Fine, but see if Jasiri can come with you. It's better than you going alone." Kopa said.
Kiara nodded and began heading back to Priderock. When she reached the top, she saw her hunting party gathering at the entrance of the small den.
"Kiara, are you going hunting?" Danyssa asked, walking up to her friend. Danyssa had just discovered that she was pregnant, about a two weeks ago. She was a bit slower at hunting, but she still participated in the hunts.
"Maybe," Kiara said. "Are you?" Danyssa shook her head.
Kiara then realized that Jasiri wouldn't be able to come to visit Rafiki with her since the hunting party needed a leader.
Kiara walked up to her mother, Nala.

She rubbed her cheek against her mother. Nala warmly returned her affection.
"Are you joining us?" Nala asked. Kiara shook her head.
"Kiara; what's wrong?" Nala asked.
"I'm not feeling that well." Kiara said. "I'm going to go to Rafiki and see what's wrong."
"I'll come with you," Nala said.
"No, Mom, it's okay." Kiara said. "Don't miss the hunt because of me."
"Darling, it's okay." Nala said. "I don't mind missing it. You and I can go hunting later."
Kiara nodded and the two of them walked down Priderock and began heading towards Rafiki's tree.

When they reached Rafiki's tree, Rafiki came down and soon he was examining Kiara. Nala waited a distance away.
Nala saw Kiara and Rafiki exchanging a few words and then Kiara walking toward her, with a happy smile on her face
"Kiara?" Nala asked. "What did he say?"
"He gave me the most unexpected news." Kiara muttered, shaking her head.
"What?" Nala asked.
"Well... he told me that I'm pregnant." Kiara said, her smile growing even bigger. Nala stared at her daughter for a minute, taking in the news before responding again.
"Sweetheart, that's wonderful! We're going to have a new addition to our family!" Nala exclaimed. She stepped closer and embraced her daughter.
"Thanks Mom," Kiara said. "But... please don't tell anyone the news... not even Daddy until I tell Kovu."

"I won't," Nala assured. "I promise." The two of them began going back to Priderock.
Kiara went into the den to take a nap.
Nala lay down where Simba and her usually slept and waited for her mate to return.
Simba walked into the den a while later. He looked surprised to see her.
Simba walked up to his mate and gave her cheek a lick. Nala smiled and rubbed her muzzle against his cheek.
"I thought you were going hunting," Simba said, as he settled down next to her.
"I was, but Kiara said that she wasn't feeling well and that she would go later so I decided that I would just go later." Nala said.
"I'm worried about her," Simba said, looking over to their sleeping daughter, concern written over his face. "She should go see Rafiki."
Nala just nodded.

A few days later, Kiara and Kovu both went up to the meadow. Kiara knew it was the perfect time to tell her mate about her pregnancy.
"Kovu?" Kiara asked. She licked her cheek.
"Yeah?" Kovu asked.
"Do you remember the time; Akila drove our males away and tried to kill us. When we were cubs?" Kiara asked.
"Yeah," Kovu sighed. "Our mother's nearly died trying protecting us. I still wonder sometimes why there so selfless when it comes to us."
"I don't know what drives mother's to protect their cubs. But we're going to know... soon." Kiara said, a smile creeping onto her face.
Kovu stared at her for a minute. "We could only understand if we had a cub of our own. Are you saying that...that... you're..."
"Yes," Kiara laughed. "I'm pregnant."
Kovu stared at her, for a moment with his mouth agape. Then he managed to regain himself.
"That's great news, sweetie!"

Then he seemed to come back to reality.
"That's great news, sweetie!" Kovu exclaimed. "We're finally going to have a cub of our own. I'm thrilled!" He pulled Kiara in closer, licking and nuzzling her cheek. Kiara smiled and rubbed her muzzle against his.
"I know," Kiara purred. "So am I."
Kovu gazed at her lovingly, and the happy couple lay together, stargazing and talking, both of them filled with joy.

The news of Kiara's pregnancy went out quickly. Kovu told Chumvi and Kula. Both of them had been thrilled and Kula told Jasiri who told Kopa. Soon, the whole Pride knew in a matter of a few hours.
Simba was actually one of the last to know. He was resting in the den when Nala came up to him. Simba gave his mate a nuzzle.
"Did you hear the news?" Nala asked.
"What news?" Simba inquired.
"Well Simba," Nala smiled, "the news is that your daughter is expecting a cub."
Simba's mouth fell open and he heard Nala chuckling.
"Kiara's pregnant?" Simba thought. "My baby girl is pregnant?"
"Simba?" Nala asked, "You are happy, aren't you?"
Simba chuckled," Of course! I was just a bit shocked. But yes, I am happy!"
"I'm glad to hear that," Nala said.
"When did she tell you?" Simba asked.
"Well...I was the first to know. She told me a few days ago." Nala answered.
"Then why didn't you tell me?" Simba exclaimed. "I'm her father! I should know!"
"I know...but she asked me not to say a word until she told Kovu. I promised her that so I couldn't tell you."

I guess, but you could have told me. I wouldn't have told anyone," Simba said.
Nala just sighed, with a wistful smile on her face.

Meanwhile, Kiara was in the den, waiting for Kovu to return. Kovu walked into the den, shaking off the water from his mane. Kiara could hear the thunder and lightning outside.
"Well," Kovu said with a smile, "everybody has been congratulating me."
Kiara chuckled and then buried her face into his damp mane. Kovu licked the top of her head and then crouched down and gave her stomach a nuzzle before settling down next to her.
"Everyone knows now," Kiara said.
"Yeah," Kovu said. "Sahil asked me if I wanted a boy or a girl."
"And what did you say?" Kiara asked.
"I told him that I wanted a son. I really do but if we have a girl it's not like I'm going to care about her any less." Kovu answered. Kiara licked his cheek.
"Did you tell your father?" Kovu asked.
"No...I kind of let my mother tell him the news. I'm kind of worried how he's going to take it." Kiara admitted.
Kovu nuzzled her, "It'll be fine, don't worry."
Kiara nodded and rested her head in his paws. Soon, she was asleep.

Anjani walked into the den. She looked around for her mate Sahil and then realized he wasn't back yet. Anjani began making her way to their usual sleeping spot. Ajjali walked into her and as she went by, she felt Ajjali giving her a rough swat with her tail. Anjani rolled her eyes at Ajjali. They weren't as friendly as they used to be and mostly avoided each other.
Anjani remembered their argument nearly two and a half years earlier.

Flashback
Anjani was resting under an acacia tree, grooming her paws. It was all peaceful until Ajjali came storming toward her.
"How could you?" Ajjali growled at her.
"How could I what?" Anjani asked.
"Don't act like you don't know it! You took Sahil away from me!" Ajjali roared.
"I didn't take him away from you! You two were over. You even told me so!" Anjani exclaimed.
"I shouldn't have told you that! You were probably just waiting to take him away!" Ajjali snapped.
"I didn't take him away. You two were over so he wasn't taken by you!" Anjani exclaimed.
"Maybe you didn't get my hint the other day while I was telling you. I said that maybe we'd get back together. I meant that I was going to try and get him back!" Ajjali roared.
"Well I'm sorry because I didn't get your hint!" Anjani growled.
"You have no idea how mad I was when Jasiri told me that you two got together! No wonder you came back late two nights ago! You were with him!"
"So what are you going to do now?" Anjani asked. "I and he are together officially."
Looking like she was about to burst with anger, Ajjali turned and stormed away.

Anjani sighed and shook her head. She actually missed her friend and hoped that the issues between the two of them would be settled soon.

Hope you enjoyed and please review. The next chapter or two will be the beginning of the real plotline. What gender do you think Kiara's cub is going to be? Tell me in a review.