A/N: Zira's plan is about to be put into motion. Let's see how it all plays out.

ThatPersonYouMightKnow: No evil rampages from Sora in this one, and hopefully never again. Enjoy the chapter!

anonymous13: I don't think Scar will be appearing in this story, but don't worry, I haven't forgot about him. As for Sora and Akili, there will be more with them later. Hope you like the chapter!

Chapter 2: Kidnap

"Go." Zira said to Keki. "The sun is almost down. By time you get to Pride Rock, all the Pridelanders will be asleep."

"What do I do with the cub when I get back?" Keki asked.

"Bring him to me." Zira said. "Be sure he is alive. Now, get moving."

Keki then left without another word.

The moon sat high in in the sky above Pride Rock. All the members of the Pride were asleep, not aware of a lone lioness that had entered the Pridelands. Keki made her way towards Pride Rock and up to the den. She knew if one of the lionesses or the king woke up, it was over. She slowly walked inside, being careful not to step on any of the lionesses. Zira had told her what the Prince looks like. She scanned the den and quickly spotted Simba in the back of the den. The only problem was, there was another cub with him. She had her paws wrapped around Simba.

How am I going to get him without waking the other one up? Keki asked herself. If she woke Nala up, she would ruin the plan. I'll just try and slip him away from her. Keki gently put a paw on Simba and began to slide him away from Nala. When she almost had him, Nala began to move. Keki instantly froze as she watched the cub move around, but the only thing Nala did was roll over. When Keki was sure Nala wasn't going to wake up, she carefully picked up Simba and quietly exited the den.

Simba slowly opened his eyes. He quickly realized that he was being carried.

"What's... Going on?" he asked as he looked around. He could tell he was no longer at Pride Rock.

Keki stopped and dropped him to the ground. "Good to see you awake." she said, looking down at him.

"Who are you?" Simba asked. "Why did you take me?"

"I'll leave that to Zira to explain." Keki said. "Let's go."

Simba didn't know what was happening, but he knew it wasn't good. He quickly got up and tried to run, but Keki slammed her paw down on his tail and stopped him from escaping.

"You're not going anywhere." Keki said. "You are coming with me." Just as Simba was about to yell for help, Keki stopped him. "You say one word, and I will tear your little throat out.

Simba shut his mouth and figured it would be best to just listen to this lioness.

"Good." Keki said. "Get going."

Simba walked next to her. He didn't dare try to run as she wouldn't have a problem catching him.

"What are you going to do with me?" Simba asked.

"I don't know." Keki answered. "That's up to my queen."

Simba was scared. He had no idea who this lioness was and why she had kidnapped him. He was just hoping she didn't hurt him.

After leaving the Pridelands, it wasn't long before Keki and Simba arrived at the Outlander's den. The two walked inside and were met by Zira.

"I see you've succeeded." Zira said. "Excellent work."

"I told you I wouldn't fail." Keki said.

Zira looked down at Simba. "Hello, little prince."

"Why did you send her to kidnap me?" Simba asked.

"A simple reason, child." Zira said. "I want the Pridelands."

"Well, you can forget it." Simba said. "You'll never get them."

"Oh, won't I?" Zira said. "Your father won't have a choice except to give them to me... That is, if he values your life."

When Nala woke up, she realized Simba was no longer next to her.

"That's weird." Nala said to herself. "I'm usually up before him." She stood up and walked outside. She saw Mufasa standing at the bottom of Pride Rock. She walked down to him. "Have you seen Simba anywhere?" she asked.

"No, I haven't." Mufasa said. "I assumed he was with you."

"No, he's not." Nala said. "Maybe he's-"

"Mufasa!" Sarabi yelled as she, Sarafina, and Neema approached him.

"What is it?" he asked.

"We found some footprints that don't belong to anyone in the pride." Sarafina said.

"There's a set of adult prints that come into the Pridelands," Neema added, "but then there's the same set of prints going out, only there's cub prints with them."

"Where are they leading?" Mufasa asked.

"The Outlands." Sarabi told him.

"What if the cub prints are Simba's!" Nala exclaimed.

"Nala, calm down." Mufasa said. "I'm sure Simba is just down by the water hole."

"Well, let's go check!" Nala exclaimed.

"Alright. Settle down." Sarafina said as they all headed to the water hole.

Once they were at the water hole, they saw Tora, her brothers, and their other friends sitting by the water.

"Have you guys seen Simba?" Nala asked.

"No." Tora answered. "He's never up this early, you know that. He's not with you?"

"No." Nala answered. She turned to Mufasa. "See? Those were his tracks!"

Mufasa was now concerned. "Sarabi." he said. "Go get some more lionesses."

Sarabi quickly ran back to Pride Rock to get more pride members.

Mufasa turned back to the cubs. "You cubs stay here. We'll be back soon."

"I want to go." Nala said.

"No, Nala." Sarafina told her daughter. "It's too dangerous for a cub like you."

Nala didn't bother arguing. There was no way her mother would let her go.

"Let's go." Mufasa said as he, Sarafina, and Neema left to go meet up with Sarabi and the other lionesses.

"What's going on?" Kora asked.

"I think Simba was kidnapped." Nala said. "Nobody has seen him, and he wouldn't go anywhere without at least telling us."

"Why would anyone kidnap him?" Tora asked.

"I don't know." Nala responded. "I just hope he's okay."

Mufasa and the lionesses following him arrived at the Outlander's den. This wouldn't have been the first time they've caused trouble for him.

"Zira!" Mufasa yelled into the den.

Zira came out of the dark cave, followed by a few of her lionesses.

"Ah, Mufasa." she said. "I've been expecting you."

"Where is my son." Mufasa asked her.

"Oh, you mean him?" she asked as Keki came out, carrying Simba in her mouth. She dropped him to the ground.

"Dad!" Simba said as he tried to get away, but was stopped when Keki put a paw on top of him.

"Let him go, Zira." Mufasa said sternly.

"I'd be happy to." Zira said. "But there's something you need to do for me first."

"No, you will give him back. Now."he told her.

"Either you listen to me, or your son dies." Zira said, nodding at Keki. Keki put her claws to Simba's throat. "What will it be?"

"Fine." Mufasa said, knowing Zira was being completely serious. "What do you want?"

"I only want you and your mate here." Zira said. "Send the others away."

Mufasa knew he didn't have a choice. "Sarafina, take everyone back." he said.

"But-"

"Go." Mufasa cut her off. Sarafina nodded and led the other lionesses away, leaving the king and queen with the Outlanders. "There. Now, what do you want?"

"The Pridelands." Zira said. "Either you give them to me, or I kill you and your family. The choice is your's."

Mufasa didn't want to put the rest of the pride at risk, but he also didn't want to risk the lives of his family. He didn't have a choice.

"Fine..." he told her. "They're your's"

"Mufasa..." Sarabi said.

"We don't have a choice, Sarabi." Mufasa said before turning back to Zira. "Let him go."

"Very well." Zira said.

Keki tossed Simba toward his parents.

"Alright, everyone." Zira said to her pride. "Let's go home." There were about twenty to thirty Outlanders. They all walked by Zira and headed for the Pridelands.

Zira started walking, but turned one last time to Simba and his parents. "Oh, I forgot." she said. "As queen, I banish you to the Outlands. If you're caught trespassing, you will be executed." She then ran to catch up with the rest of her pride.

"What do we do now, Dad?" Simba asked.

"I don't know, Simba." he answered. "I don't know..."

A/N: What will happen to the Pridelands now? Will the rest of the pride be okay, or will there casualties under Zira's reign? Expect another chapter later today. See you then!