Ok heres the next chapter, This is one of my favorite stories so I'll probably update this story and Do You Know Your Lions more often than my others. Anyway, enough blathering, on with the story!


Simba groggily opened his eyes and scanned Pride Rock's hollow; he was the only one still inside. He yawned and roared a little bit near the end.

"Heh, just like father used to." he thought.

Simba stood up slowly as he stretched his legs and arched his back down. After stretching, Simba stepped outside. He squinted a little as the bright morning sun laid its golden rays over Pride Rock, showering it with light. Simba ran to the Water Hole and dunked his face in the water.

After removing his head from the cool, fresh water, he shook his mane dry. Simba looked to his right to see Kovu and Kiara playing in the water with their teenage son, Hodari.

Simba looked at his daughter lovingly. She had grown up beautifully and would someday make a wonderful queen.

He shifted his gaze over to Kovu. He had filled out quite a bit more since he had joined the Pride; his shoulders were now much broader. His muscles had thickened out a good deal and he had grown a few feet over the years. Kovu now stood a head taller than Simba. Simba smiled proudly; Kovu was the perfect king to the perfect queen.

Simba padded over and sat down next to them.

"So how are the hunting lessons going?" Simba asked, smiling.

"Dad, you know I finished those a year ago." Kiara responded, laughing.

"Wow," Simba thought, "it's already been that long since the Outsiders joined the Pride."

"I know Kiara. I was just kidding." Simba responded.

"Dad, you have a sense of humor?!" Kiara said through giggles.

"Watch it!" Simba retorted. They all shared a good laugh.

"Well, I'm going to take Hodari and show him your old oasis." Kovu said, standing up.

"Finally." Hodari said, shaking the water off his fur.

"You watch it too!" Kovu laughed.

Hodari had a great sense of humor and was always cracking jokes. Besides that, Simba knew his grandson would make a great king.

As the two of them walked away, Simba looked at Hodari. His mane was coming in nicely, the red fur reaching down to the bottom of his neck but not yet reaching under his chin, complimenting his dark brown fur. Simba looked closer and noticed the golden highlights within his fur. His mane had small tints of black to it. He took after his father in muscles. His were a good bit thicker than most lions his age. He was already a bit taller than Kiara, yet not as tall as Kovu. His paws were broad and large. His teeth were well kept and extra sharp and were put to good use. If he kept growing at this rate he would be bigger than both Simba and Kovu in no time.

He watched them run through the Pride Lands toward Wildebeest Valley. He then turned to his daughter who was lying down next to him.

"I'm so proud of him." Kiara said calmly.

Simba thought for a second as to which of the two she was referring to. Then he realized who she meant.

"Me too." Simba said. He took one last look at the duo before they disappeared into the Valley……… Kovu had become a great father.

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A few hours later at Pride rock

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Simba was resting on his favorite spot- the little elevated platform in the hollow. His thought were racing; thinking about last night's dream. He heard someone walking in and looked up. One of the lionesses, Zuri, was standing in from of him. He looked into her caring eyes as he rose to his paws.

"What's wrong?" He asked her.

"Kovu and Hodari came running back here. They said to come with them to the oasis." she informed him. "Oh! And bring Pumbaa with you!" she added.

"Okay, thanks." Simba told her. As she padded out, Simba walked over to the other side of the hollow where Timon and Pumbaa were sleeping. Simba nudged Pumbaa. Pumbaa snorted.

"Ug, wasn't me." he said in his sleep.

"Enough napping. Pumbaa, we need to go to the oasis." Simba said.

Pumbaa stirred awake and complained, "Why?"

"Because Kovu and Hodari came here, out of breath, saying we needed to hurry to the oasis." Simba answered.

"Okay, okay." Pumbaa said sleepily. He slowly rolled over and stayed on his stomach for a few seconds before a muffled voice said,

"Pumfa I cam'd breef. Get off gru ig fug."

"Oh, sorry." Pumbaa said, standing up.

Timon was sitting on the rock under Pumbaa, twitching. Simba chuckled.

"And just what is so funny?!" Timon asked, getting up and brushing himself off.

"Pumbaa… forgot you… were sleeping on his… belly!" Simba said in between laughs.

"Yea, whatever!" Timon said. Simba laughed one more time and said,

"Come on Pumbaa." as he and Pumbaa started walking away.

"Wait, what about me?" Timon whined.

"I think Kovu just wanted me and Pumbaa to go alone." Simba said, turning his head to Timon.

"FINE!" Timon said, crossing his arms and pouting.

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Simba and Pumbaa were running across the Pride Land toward the oasis with Kovu and Hodari in front, leading them toward the right part of the oasis.

"So Pumbaa, why do you think they need us to come to the oasis?" Simba asked.

"I don't know, but I hope I can find some nice, slimy bugs- I'm starving!" Pumbaa responded.

Simba laughed. "Same old Pumbaa." he said, which brought a wide smile to Pumbaa's face.

"This way!" Hodari yelled back, making a right turn.

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"Right in this clearing." Kovu said as he and Hodari pulled back the bushes.

Pumbaa and Simba stepped into the clearing. There, right in front of them, were the 2 warthogs Simba had seen in his dreams. Plus one more! Simba gasped.

"I can't believe it. We've missed you so much!" the two older warthogs from exclaimed as they pulled Pumbaa into a hug.

"Uh, what?" Pumbaa asked, confused.


Well, theres chapter 2 Oh and I want to send a thanks to Blazemane for Beta-ing my story, thanks Blazemane! And just for anyone who was curious Hodari means brave in Swahili and Zuri means nice, well see you next chapter and please review, its what keeps me motivated to keep writing! AND FOR ANYONE WHO IS INTERESTED I AM LOOKING TO FIND OUT THE MOST EMBARRASING MALE FIRST NAMES YOU CAN THINK OF, (EXEPT SHELDON BECAUSE THAT WAS ALREADY USED IN SPONEGBOB)