A/N To mimoo01 thank you very much for your review I appreciate it. To the guest known as lion king fan I'm sorry that you don't like my stories but honestly no one is making you read them so why do you read them if you don't like them. Anyways here's ch 4 for ya and see ch 1 for disclaimer.

Ch 4 Trust Issues

Simba opened his mouth to respond to Shenzi's question when Tojo interupted him saying, "Uh Simba I think that me you and Nuka should talk for a second."

"Sure thing 'Jo," Simba said motioning for the pale lion and the brown lion to fallow him. As soon as the trio were out of ear shot the golden King turned towards Tojo and said, "So what do you think about this situation 'Jo?"

"I think that this whole situation feels wrong," Tojo replied. "I mean working with those smelly creeps is the last thing I want to do."

"Same here," Nuka piped up. "I trust those hyeans about as much as I trust a vulture. They'll start off being your friend but when the going gets tough they'll turn on you. That's exactly what they did to Scar."

"True," Simba said. Then the golden lion thought some more. "But on the other paw what they said does make sense. And I can't be to careful when it comes to my son's safety. I just wish I could know for sure if those flea bags are telling the truth or not."

"There is a way we could do that," Tojo piped up his brown eyes lighting up. "We could send in a spy to the Outlands to kind of gain Mheetu's trust and find out for sure what he plans on doing."

When the pale lion said this Nuka began to snicker causing Tojo to glare at his friend. "I'm sorry 'Jo," Nuka said still laughing. "I can't help it."

"What is so funny Nuka?" Tojo asked in annoyance.

"Nothing it's just I already thought of that," Nuka explained. Both Simba and Tojo gave the brown lion a confused look so he continued, "Me and 'Tani we talking a couple of months ago and we had heard some rumors going around that Mheetu was living in the Outlands. So we decided to find out if he was planning anything or not."

"Why didn't you tell me any of this?" Simba asked a little angry that Nuka hadn't said anything before.

"We didn't want to bother you unless we were sure," Nuka explained. Simba still looked angry but was silent so Nuka continued. "Well 'Tani and I both knew niether one of us could go in there without raising suspisions. So we sent 'Tani's mother in."

"You sent Kuyra in?" Simba said surprised. "But why?"

"Kuyra was very loyal to Scar," Nuka explained. "But the only reason she faught with us was because of Vitani. At least at first it was. Anyways Kuyra apparently convinced Mheetu she was on the up and up 'cause he completly trusts her. And it just so happens she's coming back tonight to report. So I say that we wait until we hear from her to decide rather or not to trust those filthy hyeans."

"I agree," Simba said with a nod. He looked over at Tojo who also nodded in agreement. With that the trio walked back towards the hyenas who looked at them with wonder. "Ok here's the deal," Simba said simply. "I need some time to think about this. After all we've had some bad blood between us and I need to think about what you said very carefully. The only reason I'm even considering it is becasue it concerns my son. I'll come back tomaarow and tell you my decision."

"Fair enough," Chuni said looking over at Shenzi who nodded her head in agreement. "Tomarrow it is. Good day King Simba."

"Good day," Simba said as he along with Tojo and Nuka turned to leave. But before he left the King said roughly, "But I warn you now if I find out you're lying I will kill the lot of you. Get it?"

"Yeah we got it," Shenzi said resisting the urge to roll her eyes. With that the King and his friend were gone.

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Meanwhile Kurya was on the border of the Outlands waiting for Guri to join her for the hunt. Just then she heard a small voice say, "Grandma what are you doing out here?" Kurya turned and saw Kovu standing there looking confused. "Kovu what are you doing out here?" the tan lioness asked pulling her grandson towards her and giving him a nuzzle. "It isn't safe here dear one."

"I wanted to see you," the brown lion cub said. "I knew you were out here so I came here. Why are you here anyways Grandma? You should be home at Priderock."

"Darling please believe me when I say I have a very good reason for being here," Kuyra said not quite sure how to explain things to a five month old cub.

"But why?" Kovu said but he was silenced by his grandmother putting a paw gently over his mouth. "I'll explain later," she said quietly. "Right now I need you to go home alright?" Kovu opened his mouth to speak but Kuyra quickly silenced him, "Just do as I say Kovu!" she snapped. "Now!" With that the brown cub left feeling more confused than ever. "Why did Grandma yell at me like that?" Kovu thought. "I thought she loved me but I guess I was wrong otherwise she wouldn't have left." With that Kovu walked the rest of the way him with his ears pinned to his head trying his best not to cry but failing.

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Meanwhile in the Outlands Mheetu was getting impaitent. "Guri!" he roared furiously. "Guri! Come here at once!"

"Yes Mheetu what is it?" Guri asked running up to Mheetu.

"Where were you?" the light brown lion hissed his green eyes flashing with anger. "I called you several times."

"I'm sorry Mheetu," Guri said lowering her brown eyes. "But I was doing as you asked of me. I was with Chera and we went hunting with Kuyra like you asked and we carefully observed her."

"And?" Mheetu said impaiently. "What did you observe?"

"Nothing unusal," Guri said. "She was talking about Simba though."

"Oh?" Mheetu said his intrest peaked. "And what did she say about him?"

"Just how much she resents him," the dusty brown lioness said. "And from the look in her eyes I believe her. I think she really hates Simba and Chera agrees with me."

"I see," Mheetu said stroking his chin thoughtfully. "Well Guri I trust you judgement. I've had the same feeling myself I just wanted a second opinion on the matter. Thank you my dear. You've done well."

"My pleasure," Guri said with a smile. "Shall I get Kuyra for you now?"

"Yes do that," Mheetu said waving his paw. After giving her mate a nuzzle Guri was off to fetch Kurya.

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After a few minutes Mheetu saw Guri returning with Kurya in tow. "Ah Kuyra there you are," the light brown lion said. "I've been meaning to talk to you."

"What about Mheetu?" Kuyra said sitting down beside him.

"Well my dear I'll just come right out and say it," Mheetu said. "When you first came to me and told me you wanted to help me take down Simba at first I didn't believe you. However after recent events my opinion of you has changed."

"Well I'm certienly glad to hear that," the tan lioness said.

"I knew you would be," Mheetu said with a smirk. "However I need to know that I have your complete loyality. And in order to do that there's something I need you to do for me."

"And what is that?" Kurya asked.

"I want you to kill my tratior sister and bring her dead body to me," Mheetu said his green eyes gleaming.

A/n Dun dun dun. More drama to come. Hope you liked ch 4 and please review.