A/n Alrighty then folks here's the sequel to my story "Family Betrayal" And as always I don't own The Lion King or its characters but I do own my Ocs. Here's ch 1 for you

Family Betrayal 2: Revenge is Best Served Cold

Ch 1 Paranoia

Simba awoke with a start, the sweat pouring down his golden coat. Panting for breath the King looked over and saw his mate Nala, sound asleep along with their triplets: Kopa, Kion, and Kiara. Being careful not to wake his family Simba got up and walked outside the cave. Going to the edge of Pride Rock Simba breathed in the night air, hoping to calm himself. Just then he felt a paw on his shoulder and he jumped, startled by the touch. Spinning around Simba saw his younger brother, Mheetu, standing there, a concerned look on his face. "Damn it Mheetu don't do that," Simba gasped.

"Sorry Simba," Mheetu said softly, feeling bad he had scared his brother. "What are you doing up at this hour anyways?"

"I could ask you the same thing little brother," Simba declared.

"I heard you get up," Mheetu informed his older brother. "You've been doing that a lot lately. Can't you sleep?"

"Oh sure I sleep fine," Simba said. "Its staying asleep that's the problem."

"Nightmare again huh?" Mheetu asked, knowing that his brother had nightmares from time to time about when he was living with their evil Uncle.

"Yeah," Simba admitted, not making eye contact. "Do you ever get those? I mean you live with them for four months."

"Not really," Mheetu said shaking his head. "But I get why you do. I didn't get beaten daily by Scar."

"I thought those dreams were gone," Simba said. "But ever since Elena left they've been coming back full force." Simba was referring to Scar and Zira's daughter Elena, who had left the Pride a few weeks ago.

"Well she did leave on bad terms," Mheetu said, remembering how angry the young lioness was was she left. "But I doubt she's going to cause any trouble."

"Yeah hopefully," Simba said with a sigh. "I just can't shake this uneasy feeling I've been having though."

"Simba you worry to much," Mheetu said with a laugh. "I think you're just stressed because tomorrow is going to be the triplets first time out of the cave."

"Yeah," Simba said with a sigh. "You're probably right. I'm just being all paranoid." Simba looked around and saw that the sun was raising. "We'd better go back inside," Simba began. "Before the cubs..." But his statement was cut short by Kopa, Kion and Kiara racing out of the cave, followed closely by Nala.

"Daddy!" Kiara cried out, latching onto her father's front leg. Kopa quickly latched onto Simba's other leg while Kion weaved in and out of his legs.

"Dad is it time to go yet huh? Is it?" Kion asked, his amber eyes shining with excitement. Simba looked down at his youngest son and smiled.

"Hmm not yet Kion," Simba said, bending down and nuzzling Kion. "You have to wait until after breakfast. That way Vitani will be ready when Grandma Sarabi and Grandpa Mufasa show you guys around."

"Ah man do we have to wait for her?" Kopa grumbled, sliding down Simba's leg with a grunt.

"Now Kopa this is going to be Vitani's first time out too," Simba said. "So I want you to be nice to her. Understand?" Simba knew that Kopa and Vitani didn't get along the best and had a tendency to fight.

"I'll be nice if she will," Kopa declared. "Is Nash coming too?" Kopa was referring to his best friend Nash, who was Simba's friend, Malka's and his mate Cala's son. Malka and Cala lived just outside Pride Rock with their son, who was the same age as the triplets.

"Yes he's coming," Simba informed his oldest. "And so is Nia." Nia was Nash's twin sister.

"Yea I like Nia!" Kiara exclaimed. "Lets go eat so we can leave!"

"Yeah lets go!" Kion cried. With that the triplets raced down towards the area when the food was.

"No running kids!" Nala called after her children. Shaking her head the creamy coated Queen let out a laugh. "Those three have so much energy."

"I hope Mom and Dad can handle them," Mheetu put in. "I mean its going to be six cubs all together. Maybe I should go with them."

"That might be a good idea bro," Simba said. "I mean Mom and Dad aren't as young as they used to be."

"We heard that Simba," Sarabi said, coming onto the scene along with Mufasa. The tan coated former Queen gave her oldest son a look.

"Sorry Mom," Simba said with a sheepish grin. "But I just think six cubs is a lot for you and Dad to handle."

"Actually son I've been thinking," Mufasa began. "Its been far to long since I've spent any time with you boys. So I'd like to spend the day with you both."

"That sounds good Dad," Mheetu said with a smile.

"I agree," Simba said with a smile of his own. "But Mom..

"Sarafina, Asha and Jasiri have agreed to accompany me and the cubs," Sarabi informed her oldest. "We'll be just fine." Then as if on cue the three lionesses appeared along with the very excited cubs. After giving their parents nuzzles the group was off to explore.

"Well Mal' what do you say we catch up?" Tojo said, looking at his dark brown twin.

"Sounds good to be 'Jo," Malka said with a smile. "You ok with that Cal'?"

"Yes," the rusty brown lioness said, her light brown eyes shining. "Me, Tama and Nala were going to spend the day together anyway. You two go and have some fun."

"Thanks babe," Malka said, giving his mate a nuzzle. After the others had given their mates nuzzles as well the group was off not knowing the dangers that were lurking in the shadows.

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Meanwhile in an area called the Outlands a dark tan coated lioness with emerald green eyes was seething. This lioness was Elena, daughter of Scar and Zira. Just then an older lioness with a light tan coat and red eyes sat beside Elena. "Darling it doesn't do you any good to brood," Zira said, nuzzling her daughter.

"I know that Mother," Elena snapped, glaring at Zira. "But I can't help it. I mean who the Hell does Simba think he is kicking me out like that. I'm his cousin and he has the nerve to just toss me aside like elephant dung!"

"Well you did threaten him Elena," Zira pointed out.

"I was angry!" Elena shouted. "I didn't mean it! He should have known that! But know he just assumed the worst of me just because of his past with you and my father!"

"Elena you must calm yourself," Zira said. "You're scaring your son." Zira nodded towards a small brown coated cub with green eyes that was hiding in the shadows. Elena looked at her son and her expression softened.

"Kovu come here darling," Elena said, her voice clam.

"Yes Mommy?" Kovu said, his voice soft. Elena pulled her son close and nuzzled him.

"I'm sorry I scared you sweetie," Elena said.

"Its ok Mommy," Kovu said with a smile. "Grandma told me why you're so angry. Cause King Simba banished you and her for no reason."

"Precisely," Elena said. "But that isn't something for you to worry about honey. Why don't you find your friends and play?"

"Ok Mommy," Kovu said, running off to find his friends. Just then six hyenas approached Elena and Zira, looking none to happy.

"Elena we need to talk," Shenzi said.

"Oh what now Shenzi?" Elena groaned, running her paw over her face.

"We're tired of waitin' that's what," Shenzi's son, Janja growled.

"Yeah we want to attack those damn lion now!" Banazi's son, Chungu chimed in.

"And we will," Elena declared. "But we can't go in there without a solid plan. That would be suicide."

"So what's the plan?" Banazi demanded.

"Simba's children are venturing out on their own today," Elena informed the hyenas. "I want you to bring one of his children to me. I'll handle the rest."

"You got it Boss," Banazi said with a salute. With that the six hyenas were off, heading into the Pride Lands.

"Elena what's going through your head?" Zira asked. Elena said nothing. She merly walked away from her mother and awaited her minions return.

A/N Alrighty then ch 1 complete. Hope you all liked it. Let me know in a review please.