A/N In this story Zuzu is a male. I know in the books Zuzu is female (I just found this out) so just wanted to clear that up. Anyways that being said enjoy ch 2. Oh by the way any characters you recongnize belong to Disney the rest belong to me .

Ch 2 The Birth

The weeks past and Uru's and Fura's pregnacies progressed without any problems. Soon the time came for Fura to give birth. The creamy lioness left and headed for a secluded place in which her cub could be born. A couple of weeks later Fura returned with a tiny creamy bundle with her. She approached Ahadi and Uru as was custom for the lionesses in the pride to do. She placed her cub on the ground before the King and Queen and said with a smile, "I'd like to introduce you to my daughter, Sarafina."

"Oh Fura she's breathtaking," Uru said, smiling at the tiny infant who looked up at her with big blue eyes.

"I agree," Ahadi said with a nod. "Congratulations Fura." Giving the Royal couple a bow Fura gently lifted her daughter up and went to join the rest of her pride. Just then Uru let out a groan causing Ahadi to look at her with concern. Uru smiled at her mate and said, "I'm fine Ahadi. The cub just kicked that's all. I'm not due for another two weeks remember?"

"Still I think Rafiki should check you out," Ahadi stated. "The cub has been kicking a lot lately. I just would like to make sure it's not anything else."

Uru rolled her eyes but knew there was no talking her mate out of it. "Fine. I'll go see Rafiki." Uru made several attempts to rise but was haulted by her huge belly. Uru let out a frustrated grunt causing Ahadi to chuckle slightly. Uru glared at him an the smile vanished and the King cleared his throat, "Sorry my dear. How about I send Zuzu to get Rafiki for you?"

"Yeah how about you do that?" Uru said with annoyance. With that the golden King called for Zuzu and sent him to fetch the mandrill.

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Rafiki arrived a few minutes later and approached the Queen. "So I here dat de little one is causing some trouble," the mandrill said with a smile. "Let's take a look." With that Rafiki began to examine the Queen. After a few minutes a frown appreared on the old monkey's face. "Rafiki what's wrong?" Uru asked, her amber eyes wide with worry.

"I'm afraid dat de cub will have to be born now," Rafiki replied.

"What?" Ahadi cried, his green eyes wide. "Why?"

"De cub's heart beat is vedy weak," Rafiki replied. "I'm afraid dat der may be a problem. Better to be safe dan sorry."

"Am I going to lose my cub?" Uru asked, her voice shaking.

"Not if I can help it," Rafiki replied. "Don't chu worry Uru ol' Rafiki know what he is doing. And you are only two weeks early at any rate. De cub should be just fine."

"Do what you have to do to save my baby," Uru sniffled. Ahadi nuzzled his mate gently and she buried her face in his black mane. Giving a nod Rafiki began to prepare for the birth.

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A few hours later Ahadi was pacing back and forth outside the cave awaiting news about Uru and the cub. Just then Mufasa came running up to Ahadi along with Salena and Sarabi. "Is my new brother or sister here yet?" Mufasa asked his voice filled with excitement.

"Not yet son," Ahadi said rubbing his son's head with his paw. "But I'm sure that..." Just then Ahadi was interruped by Rafiki emerging from the cave looking very tired.

"Um Mufasa why don't you and Sarabi come with me so your dad and Rafiki can talk?" Salena said gently. Mufasa looked at his father who nodded his head. With that the golden Prince went off with Sarabi and her mother leaving Ahadi and Rafiki alone. The golden King turned to his friend and said, "What's the news?"

"Well de news is dat you have anoder son," Rafki replied. Ahadi let out a groan of disappointment which Rafki ignored. "But des son is vedy small and vedy weak. I have my doubts dat he will even survive."

"And what of Uru?" Ahadi asked, not even pretending to be concerned for his newborn son.

"I'm afraid dat de Queen lost a lot of blood during de delivery," Rafiki said, the sadness clear in his voice. "Right now she is alive but I do not know if she will remain so fer vedy much longer."

"No!" Ahadi roared startling the mandrill slightly. "I cannot lose Uru. Do whatever you have to to save her. I don't care about the cub just save Uru."

"Right now I am focused on saving dem both," Rafiki said, with annoyance. "And I do not belive dat you don't care about your newborn son. I tink dat once you see him you'll change your mind. Come. I will show him to you." With that Rafiki walked inside the cave with Ahadi right behind him.

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As the pair entered the cave Rafiki stayed a respectable distance so Ahadi could be with his son and mate, even though Uru was still not awake. Ahadi approched Uru's side and peered down and saw a tiny brown fur ball laying next to her. Ahadi bent down and sniffed his son. "So you're the one whose casued all this trouble," Ahadi whispered harshly. The newborn lifted his head at the sound of his father's voice but Ahadi quickly pushed it back down with a low growl. "I never wanted you to begin with but your mother was the one who insisted," he hissed. "And now you're here and of course you're a male which is the worst possiable thing. And what's worse is that I may lose the love of my life because of you. All of this is because of you you misrable little piece of filth. Hey that's a pretty good name for you. Taka or trash. Yes Taka shall be you're name. And so help me Taka if Uru dies I can promise you that you will soon join her. She's the only thing that's keeping me from killing you right now." After finishing his rant Ahadi lifted up his head and looked at Rafiki. "Just make sure Uru survives. She's all I care about." With that Ahadi left the cave leaving Rafiki alone shaking his head in disgust, for he had heard every word Ahadi had said to the newborn Prince. He just prayed for the sake of the child that Uru would survive.

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The next day Mufasa was getting jumpy. "Dad I want to see my new brother now," the young Prince was saying his voice almost a whine. "And Mom. I miss her."

"I know that Mufasa," Ahadi said, trying very hard not to yell at his son. "But I told you we have to wait until Rafiki..." Just then Rafiki came out of the cave a smile on his face. "Queen Uru is awake," he announced. "You may see her and de newborn Prince.."

"Taka," Ahadi interrupted, practically spitting out the name.

"Yes Prince...ah Taka," Rafiki said barley able to get himself to say the name. "You may see dem now if you wish." Mufasa bounded into the cave and Ahadi followed. But before he could enter the cave Rafiki placed his hands on the Kings shoulders. "Ahadi I beg of you. Change your son's name. You cannot allow his to go trew life with such a hateful name. It may scar him for life."

"His name stays," Ahadi stated sternly. "I choose that name for him and that's the name he's going to have. Besides what do I care if it scars him for life."

"He's just a child," Rafiki protessed, trying to reason with his childhood friend.

"And he's my child and I'll name him what I wish!" Ahadi boomed. "Do I need to remind you who's King around here?" Rafiki simply shook his head. "Good now get out of my way so I can see my mate." With that Ahadi pushed past the mandrill and entered the cave. Rafiki looked up at the sky and said, "Oh Great Kings what should I do? Der is no reasoning with him. Ahadi has always been stubborn but des is worse dan anyting. Now he has choosen to take his anger out on his innocent son. Help me find a way to not let that happen." Silence. Rafiki let out a sigh and left for his home infroming Zuzu to let him know if he would be needed again.

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As Ahadi entered the cave he saw that Uru was awake and talking with Mufasa who was looking at his new brother with amazement. "He's so little," Mufasa whispered. "Hi there I'm your big brother, Mufasa. Welcome to the world." The newborn lifted up his head and sniffed the air at the sound of his brother's voice. Mufasa smiled, "I think he likes me."

"Of course he does," Ahadi said as he approached his family. "After all you're his big brother." With that Ahadi gave Uru a warm nuzzle and said, "How are you my dear? You had me very worried."

"I feel fine Ahadi," Uru repiled smiling at her mate. Then the brown lioness looked down at her newborn son and gave his head a lick. "Isn't he beautiful Ahadi? He has my coat."

"So I see," Ahadi said his voice monotone. Then he noticed the newborn was opening his eyes. Once they were opened Ahadi was shocked to see that his son had the same emerald green eyes that he had. "He has my eyes," the King whispered surpirsed that he even cared. Then to his surprise Ahadi found himself bending down and giving his son's head a lick. Ahadi shook his head and within a minute he was back to his grumpy self. "Come Mufasa let's go to bed now so your mother and brother can rest."

"Ok Dad," Mufasa said, getting up. After gently giving his new brother a nuzzle followed by his mother the golden Prince followed his father to their sleeping place. Ahadi gave Uru a nuzzle and said their goodnights. Tomarrow was to be the presentation and Ahadi knew it was going to be an eventful day.

A/n so what do you guys think of ch 2? Like it? Hate it? Let me know. Review please.