A/N alrighty then folk I'm back with another story. It's part three of my trilogy. Please read my other two stories An Unexpected Surprise and An Old Evil Returns 'cause this is a sequel to those. Ok then enjoy ch 1 and remember everything you recognize is Disney's and the rest is mine.

Secrets and Lies

Ch1 Doubts

It was a peaceful day in the Pridelands. The sun was shining brightly and the birds were singing happily. Everything was perfect. King Kali was watching his kingdom with pride as the wind blew threw his thick red mane. Just then his mate Queen Jasiri came out with their newborn son Prince Amri in her mouth. The rusty brown lioness gently placed the tiny cub on the ground and nuzzled her mate. "And how are you this morning?" the Queen asked her brown sparkling.

"Much better now that I've seen you," Kali replied with a smile. Then the golden king looked down at his son and said, "And how's my boy today." Upon hearing his father's voice the golden brown Prince opened his eyes and let out a tiny mew in responce causing his parents to laugh. "I take that to mean you're doing good," Kali laughed giving his son's head a lick. Just then Zazu, the King's majordomo, came flying in with a much smaller hornbill with him. "Good morning Sire," the hornbill said with a bow. "I hope it's alright that I brought along my daughter Zaza with me."

"Of course it is Zazu," Kali replied, with a smile. "After all she is in training." Just then Amri began to fuss. "Jasiri why don't you take Amri inside for a while?"

"Sure Kali," Jasiri replied as she gently lifted her son up and carried him back inside. leaving Kali alone with the two birds. "Now then Zazu let's have the morning report," Kali said once Jasiri was inside.

"Of course Sire," Zazu replied. But before he could utter one word he was interrupted by Zaza who said, "Dad you should tell the King about the rouge we saw."
"Rouge?" Kali said in alarm. "What rouge?"

"Well I was about to tell you about that before my daughter rudly interrupted," Zazu said giving his daughter a shapr look. "I spotted a rouge hunting near the Prideland border."

"You mean we did right Dad?" Zaza said.

"Zaza one more interruption from you and you'll go straight home," Zazu snapped. Zaza muttered a quick "sorry" and was slient.

"Zazu get back to the rouge please," Kali said imptiently.

"Well it appears that he was alone but one can never be to careful with rouges," Zazu said quickly.

"I'll check it out," Kali said getting up.

"Well that matter has been taken care of Sire," Zazu said.

"What do you mean?" Kali asked turning to face the hornbill.

"Well what I mean is I ran into Master Kovu and he said he'll take care of it," Zazu replied nervously.

"Zazu," Kali said slowly trying not to lose his temper. "We've been over this before. I'm the King around here and if there's any problems I will handle them. I don't need Kovu to handle every little problem."

"Well I just thought.." Zazu began.

"Zazu if I managed to handle Bosi and kick his sorry butt then I sure as hell can manage to handle on simple rouge," Kali snapped.

"Hey don't yell at my Dad," Zaza yelled flying up in Kali's face. "He was just trying to help. You don't have to be so mean."

"Zaza!" Zazu cried out. "Bite your tounge young lady. Are you forgetting that you're speaking to the King?"

"Well just because he's King dosen't give him the right to be mean," Zaza said stubbornly.

"Never the less he is the King and you will speak to him with respect," Zazu said sternly. "Now apoligize."

"I'm sorry Your Highness," Zaza said with a bow. "My Dad's right. I should speak to you with respect."

"It's ok Zaza," Kali replied with a smile. "And you're right. Just because I'm King dosen't give me the right to be mean. I'm sorry for yelling at you Zazu. But from now on I want to be the one to handle problems not Kovu. Ok?"

"Of course Sire," Zazu replied with a bow. "Now if there's nothing else we'll be on our way." With that the two hornbills flew off leaving Kali alone.

"Everything alright Kali?" a voice said from behind him. Kali spun around and saw his mother, Nala standing there.

"Hi Mom," Kali said with a sigh. "I'm fine thanks."

"Kali you never were good at lying," Nala said with a smile. "Come on honey what's wrong? You can talk to me."

"I'm just worried that's all," Kali replied. "Zazu told me about a rouge and I know I should check it out but I'm worried about who it may be."

"Honey I'm sure it's nothing," Nala said reassuringly.

"You're probally right Mom," Kali said. "But it's just with all the problems I've had first with Kiara then with Bosi I just I don't know..."

"Kali as I recall you managed to handle Bosi just fine," Nala said nuzzling her son. "I have complete faith that you can handle any rouge that comes your way."

"I wish Dad was here he'd know what to do," Kali said, a pang of sadness coming over him as he thought of his deceased father.

"Kali I happen to know for a fact that whatever decision you make will be the right one," the former Queen said. "And I know that is Simba was here he'd say the same thing."

"Thanks Mom," Kali said giving his mother a nuzzle. "I'm going to check out this rouge situation myself."

"Good luck," Nala said as she watched her son leave. As Kali was leaving he ran into his friend Mshindi and his mate Shida, who was nursing their newborn daughter, Binti at her side. "Hey there Kali what's the rush?" Mshindi asked with a slighty laugh.

"I have to go check out a rouge situation," Kali replied.

"Want some help?" Mshindi asked.

"No thanks," Kali replied. "I can handle this myself." With that the golden King exited the cave.

"You think he'll be alright?" Shida asked her brown eyes filled with concern.

"He'll be fine," Mshindi replied. "Kali is one strong lion. He can handle anything."

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Meanwhile Kali was searching for the rouge where Zazu had seen him. After a few minutes Kali heard someone call his name. The golden King turned around and saw Kovu coming towards his with his son Chaka and Chaka's friend Fraka. "Hey guys what are you doing here?" Kali asked.

"Looking for that stupid rouge," Chaka replied blowing a strand of his thin balck mane out of his eyes.

"Yeah we're going to kick his sorry butt," Fraka piped up his green eyes shing with excitement.

"Easy there boys," Kovu said gently. "Remember you guys are only nine and six months old. Let's not get carried away here. Besides he may not be dangerous."

"But Dad," Chaka began. But the brown cub was interrupted by a rustling in the bushes.

"Whose there?" Kali growled stepping in front of the cubs with Kovu right beside him. When no ansewer came Kali went to investagate. But he didn't get to far because two figures jumped out of the bushes and pinned the King to the ground. When Kali saw who it was he let out a gasp. "What are you guys doing here?" the King growled.

A/N well there you go ch 1 done. How do you like it so far? Review please.