Chapter One – They Are One.
The Pridelands were once again filled with the hustle and bustle of life. All throughout the kingdom, peace reigned along with the royal family of lions.
The head of the family was the legendary King Simba, a stern but just king whose kindness led to the joining of his pride and the pride of his enemy, making his family even bigger than before. Nala was Simba's queen and childhood best friend, who was kind, gentle and understanding. Kiara was the daughter of Simba and Nala, and, along with her mate, Kovu, was the next in line for the throne. Vitani was Kovu's sister and was one of the most trusted lionesses in the pride. However, this story isn't about any of them. No, this is the story of a young lion cub named Makalo, the son of Kiara and Kovu.
Makalo was a rather shy little lion with golden brown fur, much like his mother's except a little darker, with his father's green eyes and his mother's large ears. He tried to avoid conflict, whenever it appeared. He had never gotten into any fights or any trouble and he always respected his elders, especially his grandfather, with whom he was extremely close, but not as close as he was with his twin brother.
Hasani was the older and larger one of the twins and was almost the exact opposite of his brother, he was also the one Kovu and Simba agreed should be the next in line for the throne after his father. He was a mischievous little cub with dark brown fur, a tuft of darker brown fur on his head that rested between his two large ears. He had large, inquisitive green eyes like his father's but his personality, he inherited from his mother. He wasn't a naughty cub, he was just playful and cheeky, a natural born leader. He lived for adventure and excitement and was very brave, sometimes a little too brave. Despite his feisty attitude, he was a good little cub who also respected his elders and the ways and laws of the kingdom. Being the older twin, he felt it was his responsibility to protect his naïve brother and often stuck up for him if other little animals picked on him.
Though they were both polar opposites, there were never two brothers as close as they were. Kovu and Kiara always said that they were two parts to the same heart. They, as Simba often put it, Were one. When they were born, Simba was rather nervous about choosing one to be in line for the throne, considering what happened with his father and uncle, but he needn't worry as when the cubs were told of the decision, Makalo was truly happy for his brother. He thought he was a much better fit for the job as he doubted his own abilities. He never wanted to be king; he never wanted to be put under that sort of pressure, Hasani on the other hand was ecstatic! He'd always admired the work his grandfather did and he was looking forward to follow in his paw prints. This being said, once he was told that he was going to be the next heir, he made a promise to his brother; that they were always going to be close and that he'd always protect him. No matter what.
Author's Note: Omg FINALLY! I've started writing this fic! I've been making youtube videos of some of the scenes in this story but I've just never gotten around to writing it :P
This chapter is kind of like the introduction to our main characters. I'm not the best writer in the world so be nice :3