A/N I'd like to thank mimoo01, SweetChinMusic115, Salunatic, 22teamplayer, jtgil, Sherrylonglegs, WTF123, Robert Downey Jr94, thingsareweird, and TRON0602 for reviewing ch 3. Here's ch 4 for ya and as always see ch 1 for disclaimer.

Ch 4 New Life

As Nala sat thinking to herself how she could make her youngest son King Furaha came bounding up to her grandmother along with Ni and Kali. "Hi Grandma what cha doing?" the Princess asked.

"Nothing go away," Nala snapped.

"Why are you being mean?" Furaha asked, her amber eyes filling with tears.

"I'm sorry sweetheart," Nala said, feeling guilty that she had snapped at the cub. "I didn't mean to be mean. Forgive me?"

"Ok," Furaha said wiping her eyes with her paw. "I forgive you." With that Furaha gave her grandmother a nuzzle.

"Come on Furaha let's play," Kali said impatiently.

"Yeah let's go pipsqueak," Ni said.

"Who ya callin' pipsqueak?" Furaha growled glaring at her cousin..

"You pipsqueak," Ni said swiping at his cousin.

"You better be nice to me Ni," Furaha said. "Or I'll tell Uncle Nuka and Aunt Cusmo that you hit me."

"Don't you cubs have better things to do?" Nala asked trying her best not to lose her temper. "Like go play."

"Too bad you can't do some real exploring," Kali said.

"Yeah," Ni said his voice monotone. "Well see ya." With that Ni and Kali ran down the side of Priderock.

"Hey I thought we were going to play," Furaha cried. But her cousins were already gone. "Ah man," she grumbled. "Why do they always do that?"

"Hey I've got an idea," Nala said. "Why don't you find Nash? I'm sure he's pretty boared too." Nash was the son of one of Kiara's friends form Zira's old Pride named Jasiri. He has a black coat and ruby red eyes and was Furaha's age.

"Ok Grandma," Furaha said running off to find her friend.

"Finally," Nala grumbled. "Now I can think." Just then Cami came onto the scene along with Alzu and Sheriek. "Oh hello Nala," Cami said in an even tone.

"Cami hello," Nala said. "I was hoping we could talk."

"I've got nothing to say to you Nala," Cami said.

"Please Cami we used to be friends," Nala said. "I miss that. And I've been thinking a lot about what you and Jani said ealier." Nala looked at Alzu and Sheriek then back at Cami, unsure if she should continue or not.

"It's ok we're all in the same side here," Sheriek said. Nala smiled at the creamy gold lioness and continued. "I realize that you guys are right. Kopa should be King, not Kovu. And I fully intend on finding a way to make that happen."

"You mean by killing Kovu?" Cami asked, making sure to add some surprise to her voice just in case.

"No of course not," Nala said. "Kovu is my son and I could never kill him or my granddaughter. There has to be another way."

"We could always overthrown him," Sheriek said. "My mother said that's what happened in our old Pride. The King made a lot of his subjects angry and there was a rebellion. He wasn't killed but he was forced to flee and never return. Unfortunatly my mother was one of his supporters and was forced to flee as well."

"Do you think Yuka would help us?" Nala asked, referring to Sheriek's mother.

"She already is," Cami said. "Look Nala I think I can trust you with this. But you cannot tell anyone, especially not Simba."

"I won't," Nala said. "I sware."

"We're already working with others to form a rebellion against Kovu," Cami whispered.

"Who?" Nala whispered back.

"I can't say," Cami whispered. "At least not yet. But rest assured we are working on something big." Before Nala could respond Simba and Kovu appeared, having just returned from patrol.

"Hey there Al'," Kovu said with a smile. "We missed you on patrol today."

"Totally slipped my mind," Alzu said. "Sorry about that."

"No problem," Kovu said. "We're going out again after dinner if you want to join us."

"Sure," Alzu said trying not to roll his eyes. "Sounds great."

"Great see you then," Simba said as he and Kovu went back inside the cave.

"Well done Alzu," Cami said. "I know it's hard but I'm proud of you."

"Thanks Mom," Alzu said. "I can stand being with Kopa, he's ok but man that Kovu really gets to me. But I know I have to suck it up."

"For now," Cami said. "But soon enough we can enact our plan. Until then we just have to be patient." With that Cami, Alzu, and Nala went inside the cave to enjoy their dinner.

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Meanwhile Kopa and Vitani were taking a walk discussing their upcoming parenthood. "Can I ask you a question 'Tani?" Kopa asked

"Of course," Vitani said. "What's on your mind?"

"Do you think I made a mistake giving up the throne?" Kopa asked. "I mean I am Simba's blood son, not Kovu. He's Scar's blood son."

"So what?" Vitani asked. "He's still the oldest. And I thought him being Scar's blood son didn't matter to you. Why the sudden change?"

"I was talking with Alzu," Kopa said. "And he made me do some thinking. Mostly about our cub. I mean what if he or she gets angry with me for giving up their birthright? I don't want that to happen."

"Kopa that won't happen," Vitani said trying to sound reassuring. "Our son or daughter will understand why you did what you did. Besides I thought you didn't want to be King."

"I don't," Kopa said. "At least I don't think I do. Besides it's too late now. And Kovu is doing a really great job so far. I could never take the throne away from him and Kiara."

"Well there you go," Vitani said, giving Kopa a nuzzle. "Come on lets enjoy the rest of the day together. If you know what I mean." Vitani wiggled her eyebrows at her mate and Kopa smiled. "Sounds good to me babe." With that the two lovers enjoyed each other's company for the rest of the night.

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Two months past and soon it was time for Vitani to give birth. As was custom the tan lioness went into the birthing cave, which was being occupied by two other lionesses that had recently given birth. One of them was a friend of Vitani's named, Kesha. Kesha was a sandy brown lioness with light blue eyes. She had given birth to a daughter, who she had named Tashiki. Vitani was in the cave with Nala, Kiara, and Sarabi next to her.

"Come on 'Tani you can do it," Kiara coached. "You're doing great."

"Ugh this is harder than I thought," Vitani panted, the sweat pouring down her face.

"You're almost there dear one," Sarabi said gently.

"One more push and yer cub will be here," Rafiki said. With that Vitani took a deep breath, bared down and pushed. "Good de cub is here," Rafiki siad smiling as he held up a golden bundle and put it between Vitani's paws.

"Oh Vitani your cub is soo cute," Kiara said with a smile.

"Is it a boy or girl?" Nala asked.

"It is a healthy baby boy," Rafiki said still smiling.

"He's perfect," Vitani breathed as she cleaned her son.

"I'll go tell Kopa the good news," Nala declared walking out of the cave to find her son.

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Meanwhile Kopa was eargly awaiting news on Vitani and his cub. Simba and Kovu were waiting with him watching the golden Prince as he paced back and forth.

"Kopa I knw that isn't easy son," Simba said. "But I promise you Vitani is going to be just fine."

"Yeah remember how much I worried when Furaha was born?" Kovu asked. "But not only was Kiara fine but so was our little girl. Trust me bro they'll be fine."

"I know," Kopa said still pacing. "You're right. I just.." But before he could continue Nala emerged from the cave and gave her son a smile. "Mom how's Vitani?" Kopa asked. "Is the cub alright? What's..."

"Kopa honey slow down," Nala said with a laugh. "For starters Vitani is just fine. She just gave birth to a healthy baby boy."

"It's a boy?" Kopa asked, his blue eyes lighting up. "I have a son! Dad Kovu did you hear that? I have a son!"

"That's wonderful news son," Simba said embracing his youngest.

"Yeah congrats bro," Kovu said also embracing his brother.

"Come see your son," Nala said nodding towars the cave. With that Kopa entered the cave, with his family right behind him.

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When Kopa entered the cave he ran up to Vitani and gave her a loving nuzzle. "I'm so proud of you," he whispered.

"Isn't he beautiful?" Vitani whispered giving her son's head a lick.

"He's perfect," Kopa said also giving his son a lick. "Hello there little guy. I"m your Daddy. And although you're just a few minutes old I already love you very much. Hey guys come meet the newest addition." With that Simba, Nala, and Kovu approached the new family.

"He's so cute," Kovu said. "Hello there little one. I'm your Uncle Kovu. I'm going to teach you all kinds of cool stuff."

"So what's my grandson's name?" Simba asked.

"We actually haven't picked one," Kopa admitted.

"Yeah we just can't seam to agree on one," Vitani said with a sigh.

"May I suggest a name?" Nala asked.

"Sure you can Mom," Kopa said.

"Well how about Mawala?" Nala said.

"But Mom that means ruler," Kopa pointed out. "And he isn't going to be a ruler."

"Actually I kind of like that name," Vitani said. Then she looked down at her cub and said, "What do you think little one. You wanna be a Mawala?" Upon hearing this the little Prince opened his eyes, revealing bright blue eyes just like his parents had. The Prince sniffed the air and licked his mother on her nose. "I guess that's a yes," Vitani said with a laugh.

"Then Mawala it is," Kopa said with a smile.

"Welcome to the world little Mawala," Kovu said giving his nephew a nuzzle. Nala smiled to herself. "Perfect," she thought. "My suggestion of the name Mawala worked. It'll only be a matter of time before I can convince Kopa that his son deserves to be a ruler. Yes this is going according to plan. Exclent."

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The next day Rafiki arrived for the presentation of Mawala. Even though he wasn't heir to the throne it was still custom for the new Prince or Princess to be shown to the Kingdom. Only Rafiki wouldn't be annointing his with juices like he had for Furaha. That was reserved for the furture King or Queen. As he took the little Prince from his mother Rafiki went to the edge of Priderock and held him high in the air for all the animals to see. Upon seeing their newest Prince the animals let out cheers of join and bowed to Mawala. Furaha was watching her cousin's presentation along with Ni and Kali. "Ah what's so special about him?" Ni said waving his paw. "It ain't like he's gonna be King or nothin'."

"Shut up Ni," Kali said glaring at his grey coated twin.

"You shut up Kali," Ni said hitting his light brown brother in the head.

"Ow," Kali growled. "Darn it Ni! Knock it off!"

"If you two don't shut up I'm telling Uncle Nuka," Furaha hissed.

"Ah shut up ya little tattletale," Ni hissed his red eyes stormy. "You always gotta tell about everything."

"What's going on over here?" Cusmo asked approaching the cubs.

"Nothing Aunt Cusmo," Furaha said.

"Kali why are you rubbing your head?" Cusmo asked. Then she turned to Ni and said, "Did you hit your brother?"

"Mom I.." Ni began.

"Come with me Ni," Cusmo said. "Right now."

"Ah man," Ni grumbled as he followed his mother to the other side of the cave.

"He's gonna get grounded again," Kali mumbled rolling his blue eyes.

"Well maybe now we can watch the presentation," Furaha said. With that the three month old and eight month old cub watched the presentation in slience.

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Meanwhile Kinta and Jayla had recived word of Prince Mawala's birth. "This is perfect," Kinta said with a smile. "Kopa has a son now. It shouldn't be to hard to convince him to trun aganist his brother."

"Espcailly since things haven't been going so well latley," Jayla said. "There's little water now because of the drought. Many of the heard are either moving on on thinking about it."

"Yes and Cami and Jani have been working wonders convincing Nala that Kovu shouldn't be King," Cala said coming onto the scene. "It'll only be a matter of time before we can arrange a full scale rebellion. It'll be such sweet revenge." With that Cala and Kinta and Jayla discussed their next move, which would involve Asha planting seeds of doubt into Kaira's mind about her mate. As they talked Dante was watching and wondering to himself why all this was nessary. The three month old sandy brown cub didn't want his friend Furaha to lose her birthright. He decided he would talk to he about it the next time he saw her. Until then he didn't dare say anything to his parents for fear of what they might do.

A/N well there you go folks ch 4 complete. Hope you all enjoyed it and as always please review.