A/N Thank you to everyone who had review or put my story on alert. I'm glad that people are reading my story. Without further ado here's ch 4 for ya and as always see ch 1 for disclaimer.

Ch 4 Guilty Feelings

As the group returned to Pride Rock they were met by Usafi, who had just returned from a walk with her mother, Tia. "Kali Zazu just told me what happened," the pink coated lioness said as Kali placed Hafsa on the group. "Hafsa I'm just thankful you had enough sense not to go in the Outlands," Usafi said as she nuzzled her daughter.

"At least one of your daughters has some brains," Simba muttered as he put Kopa on the ground.

"Watch it Simba," Kali growled, glaring at his younger brother.

"Simba that is quite enough from you," Nala growled, glaring at her mate.

"You're right Nala," Simba said with a sigh. "I'm sorry Nurisha. I didn't mean what I said."

"Its ok Uncle Simba," Nurisha said with a smile. Simba smiled back at his niece. Then his expression turned serious.

"Kopa we need to have a little talk son," the golden King said, motioning for his son and mate to follow him. With that the Royal Family was gone.

"Vitani you just get your little butt inside that cave," Leon said sternly, pointing towards the cave. "And you may as well get comfortable because that's going to be your home for the next two days."

"Ah man," Vitani grumbled as she walked into the cave.

"Nash you and Nurisha march into that cave too," Jasiri said, also pointing towards the cave. "And you both are grounded for the next week."

"Yes Mom," the twins grumbled as they walked into the cave.

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Later that night Simba and Nala returned with a sleeping Kopa with them. The King and Queen had had a long talk with their son and had sentenced him to a two day groundation. Simba awoke the next morning to find his mate gone. Being careful not to wake Kopa Simba got up to look for his mate. He soon found her at the graves of her father and brother. "Hey Nal'," Simba said softly giving Nala a nuzzle.

"Hey," Nala said softly, still staring at the graves.

"Thinking about your family huh?" Simba asked.

"Oh Simba I know I shouldn't," Nala said with an angry sob. "But...but I just can't help it. I know my father did horrible things and murdered Mufasa and Sarabi but..."

"But you still miss them?" Nala's mother Sarafina said, suddenly appearing

"Oh Mom," Nala said nuzzling her mother. "I don't know how you hold it together." Nala let out a shaky breath when she said this part.

"Oh honey I'm not as strong as I look," Sarafina said with a half hearted laugh.

"Maybe I should leave you two alone," Simba suggested as he turned to leave.

"No Simba please don't go," Sarafina said. "I think you should hear this." Simba stopped and gave his mother-in-law his full attention. "I miss my sweet little Mheetu everyday," the creamy lioness continued. "And even though Scar was a murderer and a liar I still miss him too. I miss the caring, loving lion he was when I first fell in love with him."

"Sarafina that's normal," Simba said, surprising both lionesses. "Its normal for both of you to miss Scar and Mheetu."

"I feel so guilty about what happened," Sarafina said with a sob. "If I had been a better mother I could have saved my son. If I had been a better mate then I would have seen the warning signs and stopped Scar from brainwashing poor Kali into helping murder Sarabi and Mufasa."

"Sarafina stop," Simba said, holding up his paw. "Please stop. You did nothing wrong. And I'm sure if Mom and Dad were here they'd say the same thing."

"Simba's right Mom," Nala chimed in. "And you were a great mother. Still are. And you were a way better mate than Father ever deserved."

"Thank you honey," Sarafina said with a sniffle. Nala nuzzled her mother. Simba was about to say something when suddenly he heard angry shouting coming from the top of Pride Rock.

"What in the world?" Nala muttered as she, Simba and Sarafina made their way back to the top of Pride Rock.

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Once the group reached the top of Pride Rock they were shocked to see Tojo and Kali facing off, both lions baring their teeth at each other. Sasha and Jasiri were trying to get their mates to calm down but without much luck. Nurisha and Nash were off to the side. Hafsa was holding her cheek, which had four long scratch marks on on. Usafi was comforting her daughter as best she could. Tama and Chaka were also there. Tama had scratch and bite marks on her from where Nurisha had attacked her.

"What the Hell is going on here?!" Simba shouted, getting in between his brother and their friend.

"Tama attacked Hafsa!" Kali roared, his white eyes filled with fury.

"I didn't mean to hit her!" Tama cried out, her blue eyes wide. "I was trying to hit Nurisha after she attacked me! Its not my fault that Hafsa jumped in between us!"

"A likely story," Kali scoffed.

"You better watch it Kali," Tojo growled, glaring at the silver coated Prince. "I'm this close to ripping you apart."

"Daddy it really was an accident," Hafsa piped up, her voice barely above a whisper. "Nurisha and Tama started fighting and I tried to make them stop. Tama accidentally hit me."

"Nurisha why were you and Tama fighting?" Simba asked, looking at his oldest niece.

"She was giving me a look," Nurisha said. "It was a 'I'm better than you' look. Made me mad so I jumped on her."

"But she didn't actually say anything to you?" Simba asked.

"Well no," Nurisha admitted.

"Oh Nurisha we've talked about this," Jasiri groaned.

"Young lioness I'm so disappointed in you," Kali said, shaking his head. "We need to have a serious talk about your temper."

"I think you could use that same talk Kali," Usafi pointed out. Kali glared at the pink coated lioness, who smiled at him. "You know its true," she continued.

"Yeah well maybe," Kali said quickly. "Look I'm sorry about my temper ok? Satisfied?"

"Oh honey I know why you're so quick to fly off the handle," Jasiri said.

"I think we all know why," Usafi interrupted. "Its because Kali still has a lot a built up anger and resentment from when he was a cub." Jasiri glared at Usafi, annoyed that she had been interrupted. "And maybe you feel a little bit a guilt too huh?" Usafi said softly as she nuzzled Kali. Jasiri could feel the anger boil up inside her as she watched her mate nuzzle his mistress in front of everyone.

"Yeah I do," Kali admitted. "But that's no excuse for my behavior. Tojo, Sasha I sincerely apologize for my behavior. And for my daughter's behavior."

"Don't apologize for me Dad," Nurisha growled, glaring at Tama. "I'm not sorry I attacked Tama."

"Well you should be!" Tama shouted, glaring right back at Nurisha. "Kings above I get so sick of this. You freaks think that you're entitled to everything and everyone should kiss you rear ends because you have to struggle more. Well boo freaking hoo life is tough sometimes. And I'm not going to be one to walk on egg shells around you Nurisha. I call it like I see it. And if anyone had a problem with it then to freaking bad!" With that Tama turned and ran back into the cave. Tojo and Sasha followed their daughter into the cave.

"She's right!" a tan coated cub with light brown eyes shouted. "Why should they be treated better than anyone else?!"

"You're right Kaza!" a dark brown cub with dark brown eyes cried out. "They shouldn't. Especially since Nurisha attacked Tama for no reason!"

"Duran that is enough out of you young lion!" Duran's mother, Asha cried out coming onto the scene along with Kaza's mother, Dedra. Asha was a dark brown lioness with dark blue eyes and Dedra was a sandy brown lioness with light brown eyes.

"Kaza I am shocked at your disrespect young lioness!" Dedra cried out.

"I'm just saying the truth Mom," Kaza said. "I'm not saying they're freaks or nothin'. I'm just sayin' they shouldn't expect better treatment."

"They do have a point honey," Jasiri said, looking at her daughter.

"Why is everyone against me?!" Nurisha cried out, her white eyes filled with tears. "Its not fair!" With that Nurisha let out a sob and ran down the side of Pride Rock.

"Nurisha wait!" Kali cried out, running after his daughter, hoping he'd be able to stop her from running away.

A/N Well there you have it folks ch 4 complete. Reviews are much appreciated.