A/N ok folks in honor of the new year 2014 here's my newest story. It's a what if story about Scar being choose as next King instead of Mufasa. So needless to say it's AU. Oh and since Taka means trash I don't really think it's a suitable name for him so in this his name is Kuza or glory in Swahili. And as always I don't own TLK Disney does. So enjoy ch 1.

The New Lion King

Ch 1 A Problem Arises

A golden lion with a flowing jet black mane and piercing emerald green eyes was waiting outside the birthing cave. This lion was King Ahadi of the Pridelands and he was awaiting news on his mate, Queen Uru who had gone into labor moments ago. As much as he was worried about his mate he was also very excited about becoming a father. At first Ahadi wasn't sure what to feel when Uru told him she was pregnant. But as the weeks went on the thought of being a father had really grown on the golden King. Now he was eagerly awaiting news on his mate and cub. Ahadi was soon joined by his good friends Selena and Fura. Selena was a beige lioness with amber eyes and Fura was a creamy lioness with ocean blue eyes. "Nervous Ahadi?" Selena said with a smile.

"You don't know the half of it Selena," Ahadi said with a sigh. "I just wish it was over and done with."

"I know how you feel," Selena said patting her expanded belly. "I wish my cub would hurry up and get here too. But I still have a couple of weeks yet."

"You and me both Sel'," Fura said sitting down with a sigh. "Not only am I worried about Uru but I'm scared that I'll go into labor too. After all I was due a week ago."

"Well you just make sure to hold off until Uru gives birth," Selena said with a smile.

"I'll be sure to pass to word on to my cub," Fura said with a laugh. "Feeling any better Ahadi?" The creamy lioness looked up at her friend who had a smile on his face.

"I do actually," Ahadi said. "Thank you both for the much needed distraction." With that Ahadi went back to waiting on news about Uru. A few hours later the local mandrill, Rafiki emerged from the cave with a smile on his face. "Rafiki," Ahadi said approaching his childhood friend. "How's Uru? Is the cub here? What's.."

"Ah so many questions," Rafiki said with a slight laugh. "To answer yer first question de Queen is just fine. And to answer yer second question yes de cubs are here."

"Wait did you say cubs?" Ahadi asked. "As is more than one cub?"

"Ah yes," Rafiki said nodding his head. "De Queen has given birth to twin boys. congratulations my friend."

"Thank you Rafiki," Ahadi said, giving his friend a hug. "I'm going in to see them right now." With that the golden King went inside the cave to see his mate and newborn sons.

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When Ahadi entered the cave he saw his brown coated mate sitting in the middle with two bundles between her paws. When Uru looked up her amber eyes lit up and she flashed her mate a smile. "I'm so proud of you my dear," Ahadi said giving his mate a loving nuzzle.

"Aren't they beautiful?" Uru asked giving her sons a lick.

"They most certinly are," Ahadi said giving his sons a nuzzle. "It's only fitting that they each have our coats." Upon hearing their father's voice the newborn opened their eyes. The golden cub had amber eyes like his mother while his brown coated brother had emerald green eyes like his father. Ahadi smiled. "They are just full of surprises," he said giving his sons' heads a lick. "Hello there my little ones. I'm your father," Ahadi whispered. "And I love both of you so very much."

"As do I," Uru said softly. "Ahadi we haven't choosen names yet for them."

"Well I think their names should be Mufasa and Kuza," Ahadi said. "But which one should have which name?"

"I can settle that," Uru said. Then she looked at her children and said, "Which one of you wants to be Mufasa?" The golden cub lifted up his head upon hearing the name and let out a tiny mew.

"Well I guess that settles that," Ahadi said with a laugh. "You my boy shall be Mufasa and you my other boy shall be Kuza" When he said each name he gave his sons a lick causing them to mew in response. Ahadi chuckled lightly and layed down beside Uru and admired his newborn sons.

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The next day the entire Kingdom was gathered for Mufasa and Kuza's presentations. Rafiki came and greeted Ahadi and Uru with a hug. Then the mandrill looked down at Mufasa and Kuza, who were nestled in their mother's fur. Uru gave her sons a lick causing them to open their eyes and look up at Rafiki in wonder. Rafiki smiled tenderly at the newborn Princes and as was custom he cracked open a fruit and spread the juice on each Prince's head. He then picked up the cubs and carried them to the side of Priderock and held them high in the sky for all to see. Upon seeing their new Princes the animals all let out cheers of joy. The Ahadi took Kuza in his mouth and Uru took Mufasa in hers and they carried their sons back inside the cave. Once they were inside they gently placed the cubs on the ground and they promptly went to sleep. Uru layed down and pulled her sons close to her. "Ahadi I've been thinking," Uru said softly so she wouldn't wake the cubs.

"About what?" Ahadi whispered laying down beside his mate.

"About our sons," Uru said. "Which one is the heir?"

"I haven't thought about that," Ahadi said, wrinkling his brow. "This poses a difficult question. Twins have never been born before. Which one was born first?"

"I really don't know," Uru said. "They both were born within seconds of each other so Rafiki couldn't tell which one came first."

"Hmm," Ahadi said stroking his chin thoughtfully. "Well then I guess we'll have to wait then and see which one will make a better King. But for right now I say we just enjoy our sons and love every second we have with them."

"I couldn't agree with you more," Uru said with a smile. With that Ahadi gave his mate a nuzzle and they watched their sons sleep peacefully. Ahadi couldn't help but smile as he watched his sons. Kuza had wrapped his paw around Mufasa and his head was laying on top of his brother's. Ahadi let out a small chuckle thinking how nice it must be to be so innocent and carefree. He just hoped it would always be this way.

A/N well there you go folks ch 1 complete. Hope you all liked it. And as always please review.