CHAPTER I: A Prince Is Born

The bright morning sun rose over the pride lands. Kovu and Kiara stood atop Pride Rock proudly as the new king and queen.

Beside them was Rafiki cradling their new cub, and the new prince, Jabari.

"Okay just to be sure I don't faint again," said Timon. "Is it still a girl this time?"

"Don't worry, it's a boy," Rafiki Chuckled.

He looked everything like his father, but somehow inherited his mother's fiery red eyes.

Kiara and Kovu smiled at the sight of Jabari playfully fidgeting in Rafiki's hold.

Rafiki smeared some gourd sap over Jabari's head and raised him up for all to see. Jabari stared in wonder, as the animals bowed down respectfully to him.

The sun shone even more brightly as it was before. The clouds parted, and formed Mufasa's face smiling down at Pride Rock. Yet, Another Circle Begins.