A/N

So turns out the majority of my readers wanted a sequel for a throne for three and I can't say I'm disappointed at the results, I've missed these characters and I've grown attached to them specially the triplets, so let's see what the future holds in store for them, join me on this new adventure if you wish to find out.

Thank you to everyone that voted and reviewed my story, you guys are the nicest, kindest and most amazing readers and as always I hope you enjoy this story!

Chapter 1

Kopa's point of view

A year later

Our alliance had been established for a little over a year now with me and Tiifu ruling over the Pridelands, Kovu and Kiara ruling over the Aduli lands, Kion and Libya ruling over the Furaha lands and our cousin Kya and her mate Hakim ruling the Waira lands north, The great Kings and the elders had been kind to us, the four kingdoms prospered and everyone in it enjoyed an era of peace and abundance because of this a couple of months ago father and mother decided to travel to the Aduli lands to visit Kiara and Kovu on their twins first birthday and after that have a little vacation that went on for longer than expected. After their long absence, father had asked to meet with me and my brother by the borders "It's good to see my sons again" he said with a warm smile

"It's good to have you and mom back" I said bowing my head

"You look renewed dad, desert life suits you" Kion smirked and nudged him "or maybe spending so much time with mom lately has something to do with it" father laughed loudly while I roll my eyes at my brother

"Well we're not ruling two kingdoms and raising three troublemakers anymore, so we have more time to relax" dad told us with a smile "speaking of which, how are you boys doing?

"Well…" I began clearing my throat as I thought of everything that happened during the time he was gone "since you left the zebras and gazelles have stop fighting over the grazing grounds, the honey badgers took care of the bee problem we were having and oh the wildebeest migration was a complete success-"

"Brother, he's not asking for the morning report" Kion said cutting me off with a chuckle "he's asking how we're doing" I turned to my father and he nodded his head

"Right…" I said with a nervous laugh "I'm doing just fine father"

"How are things with Tiifu?" dad asked

"Wonderful, she's been leading the hunting party and she really enjoys that" I told with a smile "and you know what they say; happy wife, happy life"

"Definitely" he said before turning his head to my brother "and how about you Kion?"

"Well Livy and I now have another reason to be happy" he answered with a grin "We're having another cub!" Kion and Libya's son Yame was born only a few months after Sarabi and Ahadi and soon after that they welcomed their daughter Ishka and I guess they just couldn't wait to give me another niece or nephew

"That is wonderful news Kion!" our father said hugging him

"Congratulations brother" I said hugging him as well

"I just found out this morning and I couldn't wait to tell you guys just don't tell mom yet okay? I want to see the look on her face"

"Sorry but I can't keep any secrets from your mother" dad sighed "she sees right through me"

"Alright, I guess I can go to the Pridelands for a couple of hours and tell myself right now" Kion said glancing back at his kingdom and then back at us

"Let's go then, she'll be happy to see you" father said and the three of us began walking towards the Pridelands.

I didn't say much on our way there, I couldn't stop thinking about how Tiifu would react to Kion's announcement, I mean she of course would be as happy as I am to know that soon there will be another cub in our family, but this is also a bitter reminder that we are yet to have a cub of our own.

Nala's point of view

I stretched my limbs as I woke up from a much needed nap, tired from all the traveling, the jungle seems to be a lot further than it was so many years ago but still as beautiful as always, Simba and I were able to relieve some wonderful memories in the place we fell in love. But it's good to be back home, I went outside and saw my mother lounging by the acacia grove

"Feeling rested sweetheart? "She Asked as I approached her

"Yes mother" I said nuzzling her before flopping down by her side "how are feeling?" I asked she shook her head with a smile

"Ehsan told you I've been feeling a little sick lately, didn't he?"

"He told me you passed out during a walk, I wouldn't call that a little sick" I told her

"You know I'm old and the sun was particularly hot that day" mom said dismissively "I'm fine now" I raised an eyebrow at her and she sighed "but I'll take it easy for now if that makes you and your brother less concerned"

"We're just looking after you mom" I said putting my paw on hers

"I know darling, I know" she smiled

"Mom! Grandma!" we both turned our heads towards the familiar voice

"Kion" I called rushing towards my youngest son to give him a hug, I saw Kopa earlier today but I didn't expect to see Kion until our visit to the Furaha lands "what are you doing here? Don't you have a kingdom to rule?" I asked as he hugged my mother

"He comes bearing good news" Simba smiled sitting next to me

"Well what is it?" my mom asked with a smile

"Livy is pregnant, we're having another cub!" Kion announced

"I knew it!" his grandmother beamed

"Oh congratulations sweetie" I said nuzzling him

"How far along is she?" mom asked him

"She's still pretty early on" my son answered "but I have a feeling it's another boy"

"That would be wonderful!" Simba said

"When is she due?" mom asked and as they talked, I noticed how silent Kopa was while he started off into the distance

"Sweetie, is everything alright?" I asked him quietly

"Y-yes mom, of course" he stammered before flashing a smile "is Tiifu back yet?"

"No, she's still out hunting" I told him and he nodded his head

"Anyways I should get going" Kion said standing back up and shaking his scarlet mane "but all of you are invited to our celebration feast tomorrow"

"Of course we'll be there darling" my mother said

"What happened to 'taking it easy for now'?" I asked her and she rolled her green eyes "you're not walking all the way there"

"I want to see my great grandchildren and since I don't have any here, it's either that or visiting Kiara" mom said

"Let her come mom, Yame and Ishka love when she visits us" Kion said nuzzling her "you can leave first thing in the morning to avoid the sun"

"Alright" I sighed "I guess we're all going then"

"Except me, I'm going to be very busy tomorrow" Kopa said standing up "actually there's some things I should be taking care off now" he said before saying goodbye to his brother and excusing himself

"Is he okay?" Simba asked "he's been acting really weird today"

"Kopa's always been weird" Kion chuckled and I rolled my eyes, maybe he doesn't see it but there is something up with his brother and I intend of finding out exactly what it is.

Tiifu's point of view

"Great hunt today" I said to the lionesses as they dispersed

"Yeah as great as it was, I think I'm going to skip it tomorrow" Zuri said out of breath

"Oh Zuri, it wasn't so bad" I say to her and then turned to the elder lionesses "was it?"

"Hunting it's not the same when you're pregnant" Kula answered nuzzling her daughter-in-law

"Yeah, we'll see how you do when you're pregnant" Zuri said and I laughed awkwardly before I kept walking forward

"That reminds me Tiifu, when are you getting pregnant?" my mother asked dryly

"Mom!" I said through gritted teeth hopping she would drop the subject

"I mean, seriously you've been married for over a year now and I doubt you two haven't consummated your marriage" she shrugged and I felt my face warming up with embarrassment

"Well maybe I don't want to have cubs yet" I lied; I do want a cub more than anything in this world, I've been unsuccessfully trying to get pregnant for months now. There was a couple of times when I thought

"But he'll want one eventually" mom said and I frowned "and you better give it to him"

"Oh Tiifu, she's only saying this because she cares" Kula said with a smile "and you know producing an heir is one of your most important duties as queen"

"And remember, nothing is certain about your place here until that happens" my mother added

"w-what do you mean?" I hesitantly asked

"Well Kopa needs an heir and if you can't give him one…" she began and Kula nodded along "…he's going to find it somewhere else" my eyes widen and my heart almost stopped though I've never felt pressured by Kopa to have a cub but that could change

"Kopa would never do that to her!" Zuri stepping in "he loves her and he's just not that type of lion"

"But he's still a lion" mom shrugged

"And the king" her friend chimed in.

The pride went ahead began eating, having lost my appetite I sat outside waiting for my mate to come back home as I thought about everything my mother and Kula said until Kopa's voice pulled me from my thoughts "Hey sweetie, what are you doing out here?" He asked me sitting down next to me

"Just waiting for you" I smiled, deciding to put on a good face for him, he seemed tired and stressed and the last thing I wanted was to worry him with all these.

"How sweet" he said nuzzling me "how was your day?"

"Good, we had a great hunt today" I said with a smile "how was yours?"

"Long and exhausting" he yawned stretching his paws "I've been running around the Pridelands all day and earlier

I had this meeting by the borders so I had to walk all the way there and back" my mate explained

"I heard your brother was here earlier" I commented

"He came to see mom and to tell her something" he said looking away

"Tell her what?" I asked turning my head to the side

"That Libya is pregnant" he answered absentmindedly

"Again?" I asked barely above a whisper

"Yeah, they're having another cub" he nodded slowly

"t-that's… great" I said with fake excitement, don't get me wrong I'm happy for them but I also feel a little humiliated to hear his brother's wife is pregnant with her third cub before I even had the first one

"Isn't it?" he asked with a small smile "my parents are thrilled to have another grandchild"

"I'm sure they are…" I sighed looking down at my paws

"We'll have one of our own soon…" he said as if he was trying to convince himself as well as me "when we're ready" I don't think we can be more ready than this, I don't want to say I'm losing hope but if we were meant to have a cub, the great kings would've blessed us with one by now.