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The hot sun scorched the plains of the Pride Lands as Malka padded through the tall dry grass. Accompanied by Zazu of course so that he would get lost like he did the last time he visited.

His parents, the Queen and King of the Mountain lands, had made an agreement with King Mufasa that Malka would be allowed to visit the Pride Lands every one or two months for a couple of days. As long as Malka was accompanied by an escort on the trip to and back.

"It's so nice that your parents allowed you to visit," Zazu said trying to make conversation while flying above the young prince. The hot sun had made the journey tiring and boring.

"Well, I am super excited to play with Simba and Nala and the other cubs. I was hoping to try and pin Nala this time in a game of Pinned Ya' 'cause she keeps beating me," Malka started to ramble on.

Zazu rolled his eyes as Malka continued to speak, not expecting a big mouthful from the cub.

"I'm sorry that I asked," Zazu muttered under his breath.

The two continued to walk in the grassy fields, past the sparkling turquoise pools in the watering hole. Malka looked up in aw at Rafiki's giant tree that seemed to touch the heavens.

Then they finally up a hill that once the pair got over could see the giant and Pride Rock.

"Woah it's even more impressive than the last time that I saw it," Malka said when he saw the abnormally shaped rock.

Zazu and Malka continued to walk closer and finally stopped at the base of Pride Rock. Malka looked up at the huge landmark. The rock was a symbol of the Pride Lands' famous royal family and the respect that it commanded to all other animals. Malka's eyes wandered to the very top of the rock and wondered what the view looked like from that spot.

I bet Simba always gets to feel powerful all the time. Malka thought to himself. Malka could help but feel jealous of the prince. The monarch of the Pride Lands was the most respected monarch of the surrounding 5 prides. While Malka's pride didn't have such a great history.

No thanks to my stupid great great great uncle. Malka thought. His grandfather was discovered by Simba and Nala and himself to be an idiot that was such an embarrassment that when the throne was advocated to his great great grandfather Tama's family had to be appointed as the world's most pretentious royal advisors ever. (but that's a different story ;) )

"Malka, you finally made it," A voice called out from behind Malka. Making him snap out of his thoughts.

"Hello, Chumvi," Malka turned around to see the dark chocolate colored cub standing right behind him.

"I see your hair tuff is growing in nicely," Chumvi said referring to the dark hair growing on the top of Malka head and ears.

"Well I see that you have the second biggest hair tuff in the Pride Lands now," Malka joked.

"Hey whatever I have on my head it will always be more than Simba's," Chumvi shot back.

The two boys laughed as they started to walk up to the entrance to the den in Pride Rock. The cubs reached the entrance and were greeted by the other cubs, Sarafina, and Queen Sarabi.

Malka smiled as he enjoyed the company of all of them.

Tojo could be weird with his birds and always has a knack for injuring himself, in particular, his leg. But it made him a caring cub that didn't require any competition for masculinity.

Kula was the bubbly free-spirited social butterfly that could always be counted upon to cheer someone up. Of course, her antics could be questionable at times, but it never failed to get a laugh out of Malka.

Simba was arrogant and proud of everything that he did. This would lead to him getting in trouble. However, underneath that Malka could tell that Simba was hiding insecurities and nervousness about the role he had to play when his time as king was upon him, which made Malka sympathize with him. Besides he was the one to help him out when he was lost in the pride lands.

Chumvi was a total trouble maker always shooting back some sarcastic remark or planning a prank or jump scarring Malka. Making him fall into the watering hole resulting in his fur being cold and damp for the rest of the evening once. Which admittedly Malka was still upset about.

And at last.

"Nala," Malka thought to himself, "what a pretty name."

Nala, to Malka, was the most beautiful cub in the world. Her eyes are deep pools of enchantment that leads to a secret land of love. Her coat was absolutely perfect and was always well kept. Her personality is sweetest and most caring of all the cubs. Nala was perfect in absolutely every way to him. Just thinking about her made Malka's heart beat faster and his cheeks to turn slightly red.

"Malka are you okay?" Tojo waved his paw in front of Malka's face waking him up from his daydream.

"Uhh yeah I was just thinking about what we are gonna do while I'm here," Malka said quickly embarrassed that he was caught daydreaming about Nala.

"Well we can't go anywhere tonight, but I've got something in mind for tomorrow," Simba said.

"And where exactly is this place you have in mind," Sarabi interrupted Simba.

Simba froze totally forgetting that Sarafina and Sarabi were still in the den with the 6 cubs.

"Umm somewhere next to the river," Simba said.

"Okay, Simba but stay safe and come back before the sun is down," Sarabi said. She then got up and walked with Sarafina to the mouth of the cave.

"Where are you going, Mom?" Nala asked.

"We are going out hunting with the other lionesses," Sarafina said, "I can trust that you guys can stay out of trouble for about 20 minutes."

"Yes Mom," Nala said.

Absolutely not Simba thought.

"Okay we'll be back," Sarabi said and the two lionesses walked out of the cave.

"Okay now what?" Chumvi sighs and slumped down on the den floor.

"We could tell stories or something," Kula suggested.

"I've got a better idea," Simba said. He stood up and walked over to a pile of small rocks and stones. He pulled them away to reveal a secret passage in the wall of the den.

"A secret passage to the top of Pride Rock," Simba said.

"Wow, really?" Chumvi said standing up.

"Um I'm not sure that Queen Sarabi would like us going up there," Tojo said.

"Oh come on don't be such a square," Simba said, "to the top everyone." Simba climbed into the dark musty tunnel. Nala followed him then Kula, and Chumvi and Malka. Tojo stayed behind and stayed with his birds.

"Wow this is so cool," Kula said as the climbed up the tunnel. Small openings in the side of Pride Rock allowed sunlight to peer through slightly illuminating the passage and dust specks danced in the air as the cubs continued to climb up.

Simba then stopped suddenly causing Kula who passed Nala to ram into him. Then Chumvi into Kula's back, and then Nala into Chumvi backside.

This caused Malka to ram face first into Nala's butt.

"Oh my gosh I'm sorry," Malka said his face turning completely red.

"It's fine Malka don't worry," Nala said.

"Okay guys you won't believe what is behind this stone," Simba said. Simba pushed away the stone to reveal the top of Pride Rock.

"Woah!" The other 4 said in awe. The cubs timed the climbed perfectly so that the sun was setting when they reached the top. The sky to took on an orange hue and the water from the rivers were sparkling with reflected light.

The cubs exited the small passage one by one each looking at the sky in awe,

"This place is amazing, Simba," Kula said.

"Yeah my Dad showed me the passage to the top," Simba said with pride.

Nala looked down to see King Mufasa on his way back with Sarafina and Sarabi.

"Simba they're coming back," Nala said.

"Oh man we better get back to the den before Mom and Dad notice that we're gone," Simba walked back to the entrance Nala behind him. Malka tried to walk to the entrance of the tunnel but once Simba and Nala were out of earshot Kula grabbed the extra scruff of Malka's neck and held him back.

"How long have you had it?" Kula questioned him.

"Had what?" Malka said. He swatted at Kula's paws and she let go of his scruff.

"Your crush on Nala, dummy," Kula said.

"I have no idea what you guys are talking about," Malka lied his cheeks reddening.

"Oh come on, Malka," Chumvi said, "You don't think that we notice you staring at her and how you behave when she is near you.

"Ugh, you guys are being ridiculous," Malka rolled his eyes and made it back to the entrance of the small tunnel.

"I mean it's not like I stay awake at night and think about her," Malka said. He then walked into the tunnel leaving Kula and Chumvi alone.

"So what do you think?" Chumvi asked Kula.

"He's got it bad," Kula said. The two laughed and entered the tunnel together.

That night Malka to prove himself wrong. He lied awake in the den while the other lions slept. Malka sighed of frustration and turned onto his side.

"Oh great they're right," Malka said.