Hello all, and welcome to the story. Due to overwhelming reader requests, I have decided to in fact do a sequel to Maneless. For those of you who have not read Maneless, read that first, or you will have zero clue about what is going on. Please do not forget to review, as those are what inspire me to write more chapters. I think I have done enough blabbing, so on to the story!

DISCLAIMER: I OWN NOTHING

Fatherhood is the best thing that could happen to me, and I'm just glad I can share my voice.

-Dwyane Wade

"DAMN IT GAUDIUM, WHEN I COME OUT OF HERE, I AM GOING TO HURT YOU SO BAD THAT I'M NOT SURE YOU'LL LIVE TO SEE ANOTHER SUNRISE!"

The maneless lion shuddered in fear as his brother walked up to him, his face wearing an extremely amused expression.

"That the first time she's threatened to kill you?"

Gaudium looked at Mufasa, before putting his head down to chuckle. "Second. About ten minutes ago, she said that she wanted to see my brains splattered around Pride Rock."

"You've got it bad. Sarabi only threatened to kill me once, and it wasn't nearly so graphic."

Gaudium shrugged. "I'm used to it. Illya is scary when she's angry."

"GAUDIUM! WHAT DID I JUST HEAR?"

The former killer let out a nervous laugh. "Nothing darling, I was just saying that you look beautiful in any situation."

"THAT'S WHAT I THOUGHT YOU SAID!"

Gaudium sighed in relief as Mufasa rolled his red eyes. "Way to go, Slick."

"What would you have said?"

Mufasa shrugged absentmindedly and walked away from the scene, probably to go on patrol.

Gaudium, meanwhile, lay down at the door of the den, eagerly anticipation for the moment that he would be let inside.

A few hours later, Rafiki cautiously stepped outside, and Gaudium immediately perked up in excitement.

"Is the cub here? Is Illya all right? Do I have a son or a daughter?"

Rafiki held up his hand, signaling the maneless lion to end his questionnaire.

"Your son and your mate are absolutely fine. However, dere is one ding dat Rafiki must tell you?"

Gaudium's face began to sport a concerned expression. "Is everything okay?"

"Yes, but I'm afraid your son has inherited your defect. He, like you, shall never grow a mane!"

Gaudium smiled, and without a trace of sarcasm in his voice, began to shout. "Yes! This is fantastic!"

Rafiki's mouth dropped to the ground, his face consumed with shock over the lion's reaction. "You mean, you are okay with dis?"

"Of course I am. I'm thrilled. My son will enjoy the same benefits I do!"

"And what are dose?"

"Bathing is easier! You can go outside on a windy day without having your mane all in your face, and life is just a lot more easy!"

Rafiki shrugged, and than tapped his staff into the ground before speaking again. "Whatever you say. So, do you want to see your mate and your son?"

"Are you kidding me? Of course I do! Lead the way!"

Rafiki motioned to the inside of the den, and Gaudium slowly walked in, savoring every single step.

Illya was lying down in the middle of the den with a large grin on her face, her ice blue eyes gleaming with delight. In her arms lay their young son, who was peacefully sleeping at the time.

"Hey Illya."

"Hi Gaudi. Isn't he beautiful?"

"That he is. That he is. He'll have all the advantages of being maneless too!"

Illya's face then grew worried. "About that. I know you're happy that he won't grow a mane, but I'm a little worried. What if the other cubs bully him? I mean, look at your childhood!"

"There is one difference between him and me."

"And what would that be?"

"I didn't have a dad who would whoop anyone who would try to hurt me. He does."

"I'm suddenly more concerned about the well being of the other cubs than our own."

Gaudium chuckled. "You should be. You should be." The maneless lion's face then grew slightly more serious. "What should we name him?"

Illya looked off into space in thought for several minutes before responding. "I don't know. How about you pick the name?"

"Okay. How does the name Brett sound?"

Illya scrunched up her face in slight disgust. "Um…it's okay, but let's think of something else."

"Okay. How does Mr. Fluffy sound?"

"Suddenly, the name Brett has really grown on me. Anything but Mr. Fluffy."

Gaudium chuckled. "I'm glad that you saw my side of the spectrum. Brett it is, then."

Gaudium lay down besides his mate, and then nuzzled her affectionately. Illya, in turn, licked Gaudium's face before snuggling into him.

The new family fell asleep together, without a single worry or care in the entire world.

Well, that is going to be all for now. Don't forget to check out my other story, The Lion King Parody. PLEASE DON'T FORGET TO REVIEW THIS. Well, until next time, good bye, and drive home safely!