AN(Author's Note): I do not own Lion King. And this story takes place after Lion King II: Simba's Pride. This has the original characters, but I made up a few characters too. Enjoy!

Chapter 1: A New Life

Kiara and Kovu were nuzzling each other beside a waterhole. "Ah-hem." a voice said behind them and they turned around quickly and saw Zazu. "Sorry, your Highnesses. But His Highness requests your presence at Pride Rock," Zazu said. "What's up with you, Zazu? You sound more formal than normal!" Kiara laughed. Zazu ignored that comment and flew away. Kiara and Kovu ran to Pride Rock.

"Dad!" Kiara called as soon as they reached Pride Rock. Simba turned and smiled. "Kiara, Kovu, come here for a while," he called to them and they walked over. "Listen, I have great news!" Simba said excitedly. Kiara and Kovu looked at each other, confused. They had never seen Simba this ecstatic before. "Your mother Nala is pregnant!" he finally said and they gasped. "Does this mean...I have a younger..." Kiara said, but she stopped because she didn't know the gender. "A younger sister, Kiara. Rafiki says it is a younger sister," Simba said gently. "Wow, Kiara! That's awesome!" Kovu exclaimed.

All of them went inside the cave and saw Nala on the ground, smiling. "Kiara, Kovu," she nodded. Beside her was Rafiki, Timon and Pumbaa. "I can't believe it! Why aren't there any more boys given birth? I miss the days when we taught Simba how to belch and look for grubs!" Timon was complaining. Then, Nala winced. "Does it hurt a lot, Nala?" Rafiki asked with his famous accent. Nala nodded, but smiled. "But it's okay. I'm glad that I can have another cub.

Meanwhile, Vitani was out hunting. Then, she passed by a group of non-lions. They were all whispering. "Hey, have you heard? The Queen is pregnant!" one of them said. Nala is pregnant? Vitani wondered. Just then, Zazu flew over. "Vitani, His Highness has ordered me to call Kiara, Kovu and you. Kiara and Kovu are already at Pride Rock," Zazu said. "Although I would be happier if I didn't have to call you," he muttered under his breath. Zazu, unlike the other Pridelanders, was taking a long time to get used to the former Outlanders who had moved to the Pridelands, especially Vitani, since she was the daughter of Zira. To him, Kovu was a different matter. Vitani heard but ignored that comment. I guess Simba was going to tell us about Nala, she guessed and headed straight for Pride Rock while Zazu flew ahead.

When Vitani arrived, Nala was sleeping while everyone there watched over her. "Hi," Vitani said and they all replied back. "Vitani, Nala is-" Simba began. "-Pregnant. I know. I heard from other animals," she interrupted. "But what about Kiara and Kovu? When are they going to have cubs?" she asked and Kovu grinned. "Actually...Rafiki happened to notice Kiara wincing just now and checked her...And he said that Kiara is pregnant too!" Kovu told her and Vitani smiled. "That's great news. Two lionesses are pregnant. Congratulations." she said, happy for them. "What about you, Vitani?" Kiara asked slyly. "Oh, I don't have a mate yet," Vitani laughed. Ever since she moved to the Pridelands, Vitani became very lively. She smiled and laughed a lot. She also loved little cubs and thinks they're cute. Vitani had changed into a whole new lioness.

"So when will you get one?" Kovu questioned. "Hey, stop asking questions!" Vitani laughed and everybody laughed too. Then, her stomach growled. "Oh man, I'm starving. I'd better go back to hunting," she said and started to walk outside of the cave. "Hold on, Vitani! You don't have to hunt. We have food. Come join us. Besides, it's time for lunch," Kiara offered. "Yeah, why don't you?' Simba asked. "Gladly," Vitani smiled.

AN: Yes, I know it was kinda short, so I'll try to make the other chapters longer. And how was it? Did you like it? Please review!