Welcome to Heart of the Pridelands II. Reviews are appreciated, enjoy.

The sun had began to rise over the paradise, Pridelands. Running out of the cave was a two month very light gold cub. The sunlight shined on the future queen, showing the pink slash across her right eye and three pink slashes on her right cheek. Her unusual bright blue eyes shined with excitement and joy as she gazed out into the kingdom. A yawn caused the princess to turn and see a nine month pale cream cub, he had a out of place black tuff on his head as some of his black mane started up his chest.

"Princess," the cub stated with a gruff, voice that has started to deepen. "Shouldn't we wait for the king and queen?"

"I rather not." the princess was about to add something else but the appearance of her parents caused her to pinned her ears. "Oh fooey.."

Kopa chuckled before ruffling the small light gold fur sticking up on his daughter's head. "We only want the best for you, Shia."

Shia rolled her eyes. "The attack happened when I was a baby. And how can Kaidan protect me when you won't let him guard?"

Kiara sighed while they were joined by Simba and Nala. The elder golden lion chuckled before sitting along with the peachy cream lioness.

"Doesn't this bring back memories, Nal?"

Nala leaned against her mate and nodded with a chuckle of her own. "Sure does."

Kiara rolled her brown eyes. "This is not funny. Anything can happen..."

"Kiara. Calm down," Kopa nuzzled his mate. "Shia will be safe with the newest fiercest of the Pridelands."

The golden orange lioness inhaled and exhaled. "Fine. But be careful."

Shia waited for the adults to depart before turning her excited gaze on her best friend. "Come on, Kay."

Kaidan glared as he followed his friend down the slope. "I thought I said not to call me that." the pale cream cub was met with the laughter of the princess.

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"Are you serious? You must be joking!"

A larger built Kovu turned to face his mate and mistress. Which isn't a secret, Zuri knows but is determined to hold on to what is hers unlike Kiara. But at the moment, the burnt orange lioness and Morru was agreeing with something. Much to Kovu's displeasure.

The rusty orange lioness shook her head before glaring at her lover with narrowed hazel eyes. "This plan, you have didn't work when Zira staged it. What in the hell makes you think it'll work with Amaro?"

Kovu laughed before walking towards the back of his and Zuri's cave where he's new son and daughter laid cuddle against their brothers. "Because...I made sure that Amaro or any male fall in love with the princess."

Zuri sighed before looking from her cubs to Kovu. "Alright. If you're sure...then I support you."

Kovu grinned before exiting the den. "Prepare Amaro while I speak with my father."

Morru nodded before heading over to her sleeping dark tan son. All the while, hoped that this plan worked better than the last attempt.