A/N I'd like to thank mimoo01, SweetChinMusic115, Vitani825, Keep Calm and Join Team Loki, thingsareweird, and TRON0602 for reviewing ch 3. Here's ch 4 for ya and as always see ch 1 for disclaimer.
Ch 4 Conflicting Thoughts
As the cubs were returning to Priderock they ran into Ni who gave the cubs a smile. "Well what has you guys in such good moods?" the grey lion asked.
"We had a really good time today Grandpa," Nuka said with a smile.
"Yeah," Vitani chimed in. "We made some new friends."
"Oh," Ni said faining surprise. "Who?"
"You remember those cubs we ran into a couple of week ago?" Kopa asked. Ni nodded so the golden cub continued. "Well we met up with them again."
"Really?" Ni asked rasing an eyebrow. "But I thought they were mean to you last time you saw them."
"They were," Kopa said. "But they weren't this time Grandpa."
"Yeah," Nuka said. "They were really nice."
"Well I don't think it would be wise to say anything to your parents about them," Ni said. "After all they are strange cubs and your parents probably wouldn't like you playing with them. Especially Kiara. You know how overprotective she can be."
"Yeah," Vitani said with a sigh. "Mom would probably freak out if she knew we were talking to strangers."
"So just don't tell her then," Kopa said.
"Come on Kop' that would never work," Jasiri said rolling her brown eyes. "Our parents would tell her about them."
"Then we won't tell our parents about them either," Kopa said.
"I don't know," Nuka said. "I don't wanna lie to Mommy or to Daddy."
"It won't be lying Nuka," Kopa said putting his paw around his cousin. "We'll just tell our parents that we were playing tag. Which isn't a lie. We'll just leave out the part about Kali and Asha being there."
"Yeah," Vitani said. "Then it wouldn't be lying. It would be omitting."
"Well as long as I don't have to lie," Nuka said. The the brown cub looked up at his grandfather and said, "Are you sure it's ok Grandpa?"
"My dear Nukia," Ni said pulling his grandson close and nuzzling him. "Why would I say something is ok when it's not?"
"Come on Nuka," Vitani said rolling her green eyes. "Grandpa wouldn't lie to us."
"I know," Nuka said with a sigh. "Ok then I guess we won't tell our parents about Asha and Kali."
"There's a good boy," Ni said with a smile. "Now you kids run along. I'm sure you're parents are wondering where you are." With that the cubs ran up the side of Priderock. As he watched the cubs leave a smile went across Ni's muzzle. "Perfect," he thought. "It all went according to plan. Now the cubs will be distracted and I can easily convince the other pride members that Kovu and Kiara are unfit to rule. Or maybe I'll just plant seeds of doubt into Kovu's mind. My son has always had self esteem problems. That shouldn't be to hard. I just have to find him first." With that Ni went off in search of his son.
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As luck would have it Ni didn't have to look too far for Kovu. But the King wasn't alone. Zira was with him along with Nala. "Kovu please don't take this the wrong way," Zira was saying. "But you must admit that Kiara is a bit over protective."
"Mom I know that," Kovu said. "And I've tried talking to her about it but she won't listen to me."
"Honey you've got to be firm with this," Zira said gently. "Afterall Nuka and Vitani are your children too."
"Mom I don't think," Kovu began.
"Kovu Mom is right," Nala chimed in. "Simba and I are both equal partners when it comes to raising Kopa. Neither one of us makes a decision unless we both agree that it's the right one."
"And that's the way your father and I raised you and Nala," Zira pointed out.
"I guess you guys have a point," Kovu said. "Alright I'll talk to her."
"That's all I'm saying," Zira said giving her son a nuzzle. Ni took this opportunity to show himself. "Well there's my three favorite lions," Ni said giving his mate and children nuzzles. Then the grey lion turned to his son and said, "So how's being King treating you son?"
"Never been better Dad," Kovu said with a smile. "Its good to be the King."
"Yeah but it must be tiring," Ni said. "Not to mention stressful. I mean you've got a whole Kingdom to run. And you're the father of twins. I don't know how you do it son. I couldn't do it and I have way more experience than you."
"That's true," Kovu said. "It is pretty stressful but I love it."
"You do?" Ni said surprised that his son didn't even seem phased by his words.
"Yeah I do," Kovu said. "Being a father is the most rewarding thing. Plus being King just adds to it. I feel that I've become a much stronger lion because I'm King. This makes me a better father for my children and a better mate for Kiara."
"I couldn't agree more," Nala said giving her brother a nuzzle. "Especially about the parenting thing. I thank the Kings above everyday that I have my little Kopa. And I feel like I'm doing a pretty good job. But then again we did learn from the best." With those words Nala gave Zira and Ni nuzzles which they gladly returned. Then as if on cue the cubs came bounding up to their parents. "Hi Daddy!" Vitani cried out giving Kovu's leg a hug with Nuka right beside her.
"Hello there sweetie," Kovu said giving his children nuzzles.
"Did you guys have fun today?" Zira asked with a smile.
"We sure did Grandma!" Nuka cried out. "We played tag and went exploring and everything. It was so much fun!"
"Well I'm glad you guys had fun," Nala said giving Kopa a nuzzle.
"Daddy can you show us the stars tonight?" Vitani asked.
"Yeah please?" Nuka begged looking up at Kovu with big eyes. "You promised you would show us."
"Well I guess we could," Kovu said causing his children to cry out in joy. Kovu chuckled at their excitement. "Come on lets go. We don't want to be out to late." With that Kovu and his children left to watch the stars.
"Mom can we go too?" Kopa asked with a yawn.
"I think you'd fall asleep if we went right now," Nala said with a slight laugh. "But I'll tell you what. tomorrow we'll go and we'll take Daddy with us. Ok?"
"Ok Mom," Kopa said with another yawn. With that the light tan lioness and her son went to find Simba and settle down for the night. As he watched his children leave Ni thought to himself, "This is going to be to harder than I thought. I had no idea Kovu was so happy being King. Perhaps I need to reevaluate my plan." As Ni was thinking these thing Zira nuzzled her mate startling him. "Where were you just now?" Zira asked with a slight laugh.
"Sorry Zi'," Ni said shaking his head. "I was just daydreaming."
"Well how about we do a little night dreaming of our own if you know what I mean?" Zira said with a wink.
"Sounds good to me," Ni said giving his mate a nuzzle. With that the couple headed off to have some quality time.
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Meanwhile Kline and Duami were having a discussion of their own. "Kline I'm beginning to have second thoughts about this plan," Dumai was saying.
"That's your problem Duami," Kline said with irritation. "You're always over thinking things. Everything is going according to plan."
"I'm just having a serious case of da ja vu," Duami said. "I mean you have to admit this is very similar to Jhani's plan to murder King Scar. Only its Ni instead of Mufasa and Kovu and Kiara instead of Scar."
"This is totally different Duami," Kline snapped. "My father had Mufasa and those stupid hyenas do all the dirty work. I fully intend on doing the work myself. That way I can be assured that not only will Kiara and Kovu be dead but their brats will too."
"But I don't know about using Asha and Kali," Dumai said looking over at her cubs, who were sound asleep beside Kitara. "They're only cubs Kline and I don't want to see them scarred for life over this."
"Well neither do I Duami," Kline replied. "That's exactly why we're not going to wait to act. That way Asha and Kali won't get attached to those brats."
"But there's another problem we have to deal with," Dumai said. Kline raised an eyebrow at his mate so she continued, "We have to deal with Simba and Nala and their son. If Kiara and her family are killed then Simba and his family will take over since he is her cousin."
"Hmm," Kline said stroking his chin thoughtfully. "Then there's only one thing we can do. We have to kill Simba and his family."
"I was afraid it would come to that," Duami said sadly. "Oh Kline I wish there didn't have to be so much bloodshed. Especially the cubs. I just hate that we have to kill Kopa, Vitani and Nukia. Afterall it's not their fault their parents are jerks."
"Yes I hate it as well," Kline admitted. "I've never really had any issues with Simba or Nala for that matter. But alas they are casualties of war I'm afraid."
"I suppose so," Duami said with a sigh. "So when do you propose to do the vicious deed Kline?"
"Tomorrow," Kline said slyly. "Tomorrow we shall eliminate Simba and his family."
A/N Well there you have it folks ch 4 complete. Did you all enjoy it? I hope the answer is yes. Review please.
