Hello all, and welcome to my story. I hope that all of you enjoy reading this as much as I enjoy writing it. PLEASE do not forget to leave me a review when you are finished reading. I will try to update as much as I can, which means once or twice a day, but sometimes it will be longer. Well, I have done enough blabbing, so without further ado, here is the first chapter!

DISCLAIMER: I OWN NOTHING

Italics mean thoughts

Bold italics means Narrator talking to readers

Did you really think that the story was over when Simba roared atop Pride Rock? Did you really think that everything would be all daisies and sunshine after the death of Scar? As you will find out, there is pain, guilt, and suffering to come. But there is always hope, and hope is perseverance…

"Nala! You can do it! Just keep pushing honey!"

The young lioness queen clenched her teeth, her blue eyes narrowed into a glare. "THIS IS KILLING ME!"

The still young face of Sarafina sagged, her eyes clearly reflecting the sympathy she felt for her daughter. "I know Nala, but you have to keep pushing. You'll die if you don't!"

Nala grunted, obviously irritated by her mother's answer. At this point, Sarabi entered the room, and she collapsed next to her best friend.

"Hey Sarabi."

Sarabi sighed in exhaustion. "Hey Sara. Zira just gave birth to twins. She named them Vitani and Kovu. They're really cute."

As Nala continued to push, her left eyelid began to twitch, and her right narrowed in anger. "YOU TWO CAN MAKE SMALL TALK LATER! CAN'T YOU SEE I'M GIVING BIRTH HERE?"

At that moment, Nala felt a massive release, and the young lioness sighed in relief, thinking her trial was over. However, the pains started again. This time, they were much more agonizing than the first, but they did not last nearly as long before the feeling of release came once again.

Nala panted several times, and she laughed in victory, having passed her test of endurance. Sarabi and Sarafina approached her, each of them holding a small cub in their arms.

Tears began to form in Nala's eyes, and she squealed with glee at the appearance of her children. Sarabi chuckled at her, the wind bristling her fur, and she gently spoke, smiling at Nala. "Congratulations Nala. You have twin sons. What would you like to name them?"

Nala took the first cub from Sarabi's arms and smiled at him. The cub had blue eyes, similar to hers, and showed signs that he would have a black mane someday. He began to maneuver his limbs, and his mother chuckled in amusement.

"I think Kopa would be a very nice name for him."

Sarabi grinned, and took the cub from her arms. "That's an excellent name. I think that he'll live up to it."

Sarafina gave her daughter the cub in her arms, and Nala looked at him, studying his appearance. The cub had emerald green eyes, similar to Scar's, and his tail tuft was auburn red, exactly like that of his father.

"His name will be Kion."

Sarafina smiled in response, her daughter having made her very proud. "They're beautiful cubs Nala. Hopefully your husband likes them."

Right on cue, a young, regal-looking lion with a red mane casually entered the den, an aura of confidence surrounding him.

"So. Do I have an heir?"

Nala stared up at her mate in absolute glee, her blue eyes sparkling with joy. "Yes, Simba. We have twin sons! I named them Kopa and Kion. Come look at them! Aren't they beautiful?"

Simba strutted over to his wife, rolling his eyes in annoyance at her peppy joy. He stared at his sons, looking at every single detail. Meanwhile, Zira now entered the room with her three children. Nuka was carrying Kovu while Zira carried Vitani.

Simba suddenly turned to his mate, fire gleaming in his bright red eyes. "I do not accept these children! They look like Scar! They are Scar! Scar is in them!"

A tear flowed down Nala's face. "He is their great uncle, and their grandfather, but more importantly, they are OUR children."

"TWO MONTHS! THEY WILL STAY FOR TWO MONTHS, THEN THEY WILL BE BANISHED! SCAR MUST NOT REMAIN IN THESE LANDS!"

Sarabi, anger in her eyes, stood up to her son in fury. "Simba! How dare you say that? Your father would be ashamed of you!"

"I AM THE KING AND MY WORD IS LAW!"

Nala, suddenly regaining her energy, stomped up to the king. "I refuse to accept this decision! These cubs are yours and they need their father!"

Simba snarled, his anger reaching new levels. "I AM THE LAW. I WAS GENEROUS ENOUGH TO GIVE YOU TWO MONTHS, BUT I HAVE CHANGED MY MIND! YOU MUST LEAVE THE PRIDELANDS IMMEDIATELY AND NEVER RETURN!"

Zira, steam flowing out of her ears, and her eyes filled with hate now spoke. "I will go with her! Do you want to start a war Simba?"

Sarafina nodded in agreement, and Simba simply laughed. "I am king! I cannot be stopped. Zira, you and your three cubs are banished too!"

Sarafina was about to speak up as well but Simba beat her to the punch. "I don't care what you have to say! You are banished for your thoughts!"

Before any other words were spoken, Simba stomped out of the room, his red mane flowing angrily in the wind.

The room was motionless for several moments, but Sarabi broke this by sighing and then shaking her head in disappointment. "Mufasa would be ashamed." She then turned to Nala. "You'll have to leave, only for your protection. But you'll have your mother and Zira to help you. I would go, but somebody has to keep our dear leader in line."

Nala chuckled sadly before nodding in agreement. "We will leave tomorrow at dawn. Hopefully, we'll find a nice pride that will take us in."

Sarabi nodded. "That is going to be the goal."

Well, that will conclude the very first chapter. Obviously, both Simba and Zira are going to be VERY OOC. Please don't forget to tell me what you thought in the reviews, and if you have any ideas, don't be afraid to run them by me in a PM. Well, until next time, take care and drive home safely!