AN: TMNTMentalistTLK lover; Yes, he's back.

SLSPNOUATTLKFan; Only for a good reason.

Snowflakexx; You will find out soon.

As the six cubs ran towards Priderock they spotted Nala, Vitani, Solange and Kula returning from their hunting trip with the other lionesses.

"Mom!" Kopa cried running over to Kula his orange eyes wide. "Mom we...we saw...we saw..."

Kopa was completly out of breath by now and was struggling to catch his breath.

"Whoa there sweetheart take it easy," Kula said gently trying to calm her son down. "Now take a deep breath and slowly tell me what you saw."

While Kopa was catching his breath Kovu took it upon himself to speak, "We saw a whole family a hyeans!" the little dark brown cub cried.

"What?" the lionesses cried out.

"Oh Kovu you and Furaha could have been killed!" Vitani cried out pulling her son and the pale beige cub towards her and nuzzling them. After Kalma left the light tan lioness looked after the pale beige cub as her own. Since when Kalma left Furaha still needed milk and she had given birth to Kovu that very same day and was more than happy to help.

"Thank the Kings you weren't injured." Solange said nuzzling Douglas and Sherise.

"Yes I agree," Nala said as she gave Kiara a nuzzle as well.

"Oh Kopa no wonder you were so scared," Kula said as she gave her son's head a lick followed by a nuzzle.

"But Mom there's more," Kopa began.

But before he could contiune Simba, Malka, Jabari, Wyatt and Chumvi came onto the scene.

"Hey what's up?" Chumvi said after giving Vitani a nuzzle.

"Why does everyone look so freaked out?" said Jabari giving his daughter a nuzzle.

"Yeah what gives?" Malka asked noticing that Kiara had snuggled into his front leg like she did when she was really scared. "What happened sweetheart?" the dark golden lion asked leaning down and giving his daughter a comforting nuzzle.

"She's just a little scared because they ran into a family of hyenas," Nala explained to her mate.

"What!" Simba cried out in alarm. He turned towards his son. "Kopa is this true?"

"Yes dad it is," Kopa said. "But they said they want to talk to you and Grandpa Mufasa was also there."

The adults were shocked, Nala couldn't believe it. As well as Simba and Jabari.

"Where are they?" Simba asked.

"Well that's the thing dad," Kopa began slowly.

"They uh well they uh are living in the gorge." Sherise said with her head low.

"The gorge?" Wyatt asked wrinkling his brow.

"You six went to the gorge?" Jabari said as he turned toward Furaha. "I thought I made myself clear that you were to go nowhere near the gorge Furaha. And yet you went there anyways."

"I'm sorry daddy," Furaha said lowering her dark green eyes in shame.

"We didn't think it would do any harm to explore." said Kovu lowering his head as well.

"Kovu there are reasons your father and I tell you not to go places," Vitani said sternly. "And this is exactly why."

"I know mom," Kovu said feeling tears begin to form. "I know I messed up and I'm really sorry."

"I know you are son," Chumvi said. "But this cannot go unpunished. Understand?"

"Yes dad," the dark brown cub said hanging his head in shame.

"Kiara do you have anything to say young lady?" Malka asked narrowing his blue eyes at his daughter.

"Just that I'm sorry too daddy," Kiara said her voice bearly above a whisper. "Am I in big trouble?"

"Yes you are young lady," Nala said sternly. "We need to talk about some serious punishment here missy."

"Kopa you are in serious trouble as well mister," Kula said angerily.

"I know," Kopa said lowering his orange eyes. "I'm really am sorry mom."

"As well as you two." Solange said looking at the two cubs she was raising with hard golden eyes.

"Well we'll discuss it later," Simba declared. "Right now I've got a hyena situation to deal with and the possibility my father might be alive."

"Not alone you don't," Kula said. "I think your brother, Wyatt, Malka and Chumvi should go with you. Just in case they try anything."

"Good idea." Simba said. "Come guys let's go."

After giving their mates and cubs nuzzles the five set off for the gorge.

TLKTLKTLK

As Simba, Jabari, Malka and Chumvi reached the gorge's bottom they immediatly began to search for the hyenas and Mufasa. However they didn't have to look far for them. The hyeans and a large golden lion soon found them. Simba and Jabari's face paled as the lion they remembered as cubs walked over in front of the three hyenas.

"My sons. How you both grown."

The king and prince couldn't help themselves as they felt like cubs again as they rushed over and embraced their father. Tears fell from the three royal lions' eyes.

"We thought you were dead."

"I'm alive and well. Thanks to these three."

"The hyenas?" Jabari asked with a raised eyebrow, clearly confused.

"Yes. Listen sons, these hyenas need your help as you need them."

"We don't need no stinking hyena help! And we're damn sure is not going to help them!" Malka growled.

Nunzi was hid behind his mother's leg with Banazi and Ed right beside him.

"How dare you show your face here!" the dark golden lion growled.

"Whoa there Malka calm down." Jabari said "They have their son here and you scaring him."

"Why should in care about their kid?" Malka spat out glaring at Jabari. "They didn't care about our kids when you threatened them. Or have you forgotten about your son?"

Jabari's eyes narrowed as he growled. "How dare you!"

"Whoa there," Mufasa said stepping up between the two males.

"It just so happens we didn't threaten your cubs. We merly wanted to warn you about a threat to King Simba and his family." said Ed.

"And what threat is that?" Simba growled glaring at the hyena.

"Ya know what?" Banazi said suddenly. "Why the heck should we tell you anything Simba? I mean it's ain't like it's my nephew that's gonna get killed."

Suddenly Simba let out an ear piercing roar and lunged at Banazi pinning him to the ground.

"And what is that supposed to mean!" Simba hissed his face inches away from Banazi's. "You had better start talking and I mean now or I sware to the Great Kings above I will kill you."

"Son," Mufasa said walking over glaring at the hyena on the ground.

"Okay! Okay calm down there Simba," Banazi stammered terrified. "I'll tell you. Just take it easy okay? I wasn't threating your kid alright."

"Then who is?" Simba growled still holding his claws to Banazi's neck.

"Kalma is."

Simba flicked his eyes to his father. As Jabari tried to take everything in. His mate wants to kill his nephew.

"You're a liar," Malka said his blue eyes flashing with anger. "Kalma would never threaten Kopa. You a damn liar!"

"How dare you call my father a liar!" Simba snarled baring his teeth.

"Mufasa is not a liar!" Nunzi cried out suddenly. "I heard Kalma say she was gonna kill King Simba's son myself. She kicked us all out and took over the Outlands with her new pride. But I was hidden so she didn't see me and I heard her say that."

"Why would Kalma want to harm Kopa?" Simba asked letting Banazi up.

"Simple," Mufasa said. "She knows that your son is the thing you love most in this world. She's trying to weaken you Simba in order to take the throne from you."

"But she's Kopa's aunt," Malka protessted refusing to believe this stroy. Then he turned to the light beige lion. "What about you? You been awfully quiet. What do you think about your mate betraying us?"

Jabari shook his head as his eyes closed. He didn't want to think about this.

"Malka, Kalma left on very bad terms," Wyatt reminded his dark golden friend.

"Yeah I remember the huge fight you guys had," Chumvi put in.

Flashback six months ago

"Kalma come back here and talk," Nala called running after her sister despite being very pregnant.

"Why don't you just get off my back Nala!" Kalma growled her green eyes flashing with anger.

"Don't you dare yell at her like that!" Malka shouted.

"Ah lay off will ya?" the light brown lioness said rolling her eyes. "It's getting really annoying."

"The only thing around here that's annoying is your attitude," Nala said.

"Well sis if you don't like my attitude then why don't you complain to Simba about it?" Kalma hissed. "I'm sure he'd looove to do something about it."

"What's that supposed to mean?" Nala asked.

"Just that Simba likes to take charge," Kalma said coldly. "Being the brute that he and his brother is."

"Kalma!" Nala gasped. "How can you say such a thing? And about your mate?"

"Oh gee maybe 'cause it's true," Kalma said the sarcasim dripping. "As far as I'm concerned Simba and Jabari are nothing more than murderous brutes."

"Simba and Jabari has done nothing wrong," Nala said. "They..."

"How can you stand there and defend them Nala?" Kalma growled. "They murdered our parents. Simba dosen't even deserve to be king."

"Well Kalma if you really feel that way then you don't have to stay here," Nala hissed her green eyes filled with anger.

"Fine by me!" Kalma roared. "I'm outta here."

With that the light brown lioness turned and stormed out of the cave leaving a very shaken Nala behind.

End of flashback.

"Whoa," Banazi said softly. "That woman has got some serious issues."

"Pshh look who's talkin'," Shenzi scoffed. "So Simba do you want our help or what?"

"You want to help me?" Simba asked narrowing his eyes at the hyeans. "Why?"

"'Cause as much as we don't like you we hate Kalma even more," Ed said. "And besides we want our land back."

"So what do ya say?" Shenzi said. "Are we a team?"

Simba looked at his friends and brother then back at the hyeans. Then he opened his mouth to respond.