Yeah, so this is basically a "what if" story, taking place during the ending of the Lion King, between Lion King and Lion King 2, and also during Lion King 2; so evidently this is Lion King 2 ½….I guess…
Basically this revolves around Kopa and Vitani; not Kovu and Kiara, though they are still major characters.
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Prologue
Different kinds of animals were coming from all over the far reaches of the Pride Lands. All knew by the breeze (no matter how confusing it may be) that another cub was born. And not just any cub…this would be Simba and Nala's first cub; A male cub with Simba's fur and Nala's eyes. Rafiki had come into the cave, followed by Timon, Pumbaa, and Zazu. Like he did to Simba as a cub, he did to the young cub, who was named Kopa. The yellow cub squirmed slightly. It was obvious that the little prince was excited.
Nala looked down to her cub with the kindest of smiles. Her first cub…to think, he would become king? She turned to a worried-looking Simba with a playful smirk. "What's the matter, Simba?"
"I don't know, Nala," Simba said, "It's just that…I've never raised a real family before. As I cub my father taught me these things, and so did my mother…if they were still here…"
Sarabi, Simba's mother, had died not too long ago. She was found sleeping with a smile on her face by Timon and Pumbaa, who in no time went to tell Simba. No one knew what happened, but it wasn't of old age. Timon had claimed that she was murdered, as there was blood pouring from her fur. This was found to be true. Simba had a theory that Zira had attacked her, but Sarabi wasn't afraid. Simba could tell that his mother was happy to be reunited with his father, Mufasa, who died long before.
"I'm sure you'll be a great father, Simba," Nala assured him, "You've matured into the king your parents and I knew you could be. And I'm sure you'll become the father I've hoped you would be."
Simba settled calmly, smiling at his mate. He heard the crowd of animals cheer for the newborn prince, Kopa, who was raised into the air by Rafiki. The spirit of his grandfather was upon him, and the young cub let out a meow as if he were trying to roar.
At the Outlands another cub was also born; a child of Zira, Scar's old mate. Unlike Kopa, this cub was a female named Vitani. Her fur was like her mother, lighter than Simba's, and slightly darker than Nala's, but her eyes were blue. Why was this? Well, Zira tried another affair with another lion named Zhatta after Scar's death. She soon learned that only Scar would've stayed true to her if he was still alive; right before Vitani's birth Zhatta had abandoned Zira and her oldest Nuka. She never forgave herself and was sure Scar wouldn't either. Nuka was curious of Vitani, cocking his head at the cub. Was she of Scar or of Zhatta? He shook his head as if it was no dice. She was obviously Scar's daughter. He was too young to understand that Zhatta was his step father. Really that never occurred to him. Vitani opened her eyes staring at Nuka. She smiled and began trying to play with his face, but he quickly moved away. Yep, defiantly a child of Scar.
"Is she of your vision, mother," Nuka asked, "The one Scar gave you?"
"No, Nuka," Zira said smiling at her son, "The cub in my dream was a male. A male that looked a lot like him…but, he would never be Scar's."
Nuka made a confused face, wrinkling his nose as if he was smelling something rotten. "But, how could a cub that has no relation be the Chosen One?"
"That, I am also confused," Zira admitted looking back to Vitani, "But whoever he is, I know this little one brings us closer to uncovering the truth." An evil grin came upon Zira's face, "And another step closer to the fall of Simba."
"Zira!"
The mother lion and her oldest cub turned to the lioness running into the cave. Her name was Yana. "What news do you bring?" Zira asked in a stern voice. Yana spoke as calmly as possible. "I've just heard word from the hyenas," she said carefully. Zira seemed irritated at the lioness' pause. "And…?"
"They say that Simba and Nala have also a cub," Yana said nervously. Zira's heart raced faster in shock, "A male cub to be exact." Zira let out an angered roar frightening Yana away. Everyone knew that Yana was an even bigger coward than Nuka would ever be. Zira grunted in rage, with only the sight of her cubs to calm her. It would be difficult for her to care for two cubs on her own, but she would manage. However, she grew to be just as villainous as Scar.