It was stressful day in the Pridelands. The queen was giving birth to a new cub. The king paced outside; it has been several hours since the queen announced that the baby is coming. The king's emerald green eyes showed nothing but, stress. He had a black unkempt mane and golden fur. A mandrill came out and said, "You can come in now, King Ahadi."

Ahadi came in and saw his mate passed out. He asked, "What happened, Rafiki?"

Rafiki answered, "Your queen passed out during contractions. She's just a little weak. So, Uru may not be able to be the lead of the hunting party, for a few months."

"A few months!" Ahadi boomed. She can't be that weak. Ahadi thought hysterically. He went to Uru's side and saw a lot of blood. This saddened the king. He saw the little cub that was whining. The cub also looked weak. That'll change when he grows.

He asked, "How long will it be until she wakes up?"

Rafiki was getting ready to leave. He was almost out; he looked over his shoulder and says, "A couple of hours."

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Rafiki left out looking very worried. A golden cub came up to him and asked, "Rafiki is my brother or sister okay?"

Rafiki smiled at the cub and nodded. He answered, "Yes, he is. But don't go in there Mufasa, your mother needs her rest." The cub named Mufasa nodded excitedly and went off to play with the other cubs.

A bird swooped down and noticed, "You don't look good Rafiki."

"I'm not Zuzu. The new prince is not going to seek Ahadi's approval." Rafiki sighed, "Because, he's going to be weaker than Mufasa."

Zuzu consoled, "That doesn't mean something bad is gonna happen."

Rafiki shook his head, "When, Mufasa was born, he was happy to have a strong heir. But, it isn't going to be like that this time. But, we'll just see."

With that Rafiki left Pride Rock. Zuzu was going to give a report but, decided it was a bad idea.

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3 months later…

Uru was doing perfectly fine. Uru has dark brown fur, a beige dot on her forehead, and amber eyes. But, the cub showed no improvement. That enraged Ahadi. Right now the prince is asleep by his mother. Ahadi roared, "Why is he like that? He won't be good as an heir."

Uru sighed, "Be patient my dear."

Ahadi just scoffed, "Uru, do you not see how that 'thing' is? That is not an heir."

"Don't refer to our son that way." Uru growled, "And like it or not he'll be a prince. He's also going to be presented today, so straighten your act."

Ahadi growled at her. Mufasa looked in awe at his brother. Mufasa asked, "Can I name him?"

Uru's intense attitude dramatically changed. She laughed, "Mufasa, you know it's tradition for the king to choose the name." Mufasa was disappointed but, understood.

Rafiki gestured them that it's time. The three walked out of the den. He smiled at Taka. He had his mother's dark brown fur and his father's emerald eyes. He also had a black fur on his tail. The cub was in Uru's mouth. Rafiki grabbed him and asked, "Ahadi, what's the cub's name?"

Ahadi thought for a few seconds. He said, "It'll be Taka." They jumped at his name. Mufasa's the one who was more unsettled by the name. Rafiki sighed and nodded.

As he went to the peak of Pride Rock, Uru whispered harshly, "I can't believe you're giving our son that type of name."

Ahadi ignored her comment and just watched. This may be harsh by I don't care. Taka won't make a good heir. Hell, he can't even be called my son.

I'm sorry if this story may be copying any others. I really didn't know. This is the new story. By the way if you're wondering Scar is telling the story. So, there will be switching from this to present day. Just wanted to let you know. Also, Mykklaw if you're reading this. I'm so sorry for stealing you're idea, but you didn't ask me to give you credit. Anyway, Please Review.

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