A/n Wow so many reviews. I love it. I'd like to thank Warriors-Horseland-Gal, Dinoman193, explosive0berry, Ted, Kate, and Alexandria Keating who reviewed my last chapter. Here's ch 7 for you and see ch 1 for disclaimer

Ch 7 Presentation of a Prince

"I can't believe this," Nala sobbed pushing her newborn son away from her. "He looks exactly like Scar. There's no way we'll be able to pass him off as Simba's cub."

"Nala you musen't talk like that," Sarabi said gently pushing the cub back towards his mother. "After all Mufasa and Scar's father was golden coated and yet he produced a son with a brown coat."

"Yes Nala and let's not forget that you father had a brown coat too," Sarafina pointed out. "We'll just say that he got the brown coat from him."

"You'll think they'll buy that?" Nala sniffled wiping her eyes with her paw.

"Of course they will dear one," Sarabi said with a smile. "Now let's bring Simba in here shall we?" With that Sarabi exited the cave to fetch her son.

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Meanwhile outside the cave Simba was pacing back and forth waiting on news on Nala and the cub. "Simba buddy don't worry," Timon said as he and Pumbaa watched from the sidelines. "Everything's gonna be ok."

"Timon is right Simba," Pumbaa put in. "Nala and the cub will be just fine."

"And know they will be," Simba said still pacing. "I just wish that someone would tell me what's going on."

"Well relax a little will ya?" Timon said. "You're gonna wear a hole in the floor at this rate. Sheesh."

"Timon I..." Simba began but he was interrupted by Sarabi coming onto the scene. "Mom," Simba said running up to his mother. "How's Nala? Is the cub here?"

"Nala's fine honey," Sarabi said with a smile. "She just gave birth to a beautiful healthy baby boy."

"It's a boy?" Simba said with a smile of his own. "I have a son!"

"Congratulations buddy!" Timon said as he and Pumbaa ran over to Simba and gave him a hug. "That's great news!"

"Thanks guys," Simba said returning the hug.

"Come see your son," Sarabi said. With that the tan lioness and the golden lion entered the cave to see Nala and the newborn Prince.

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As Simba and Sarabi entered the cave they saw Sarafina and Nala sitting in the middle. Simba went over to his mate and gave her a loving nuzzle. "I am so proud of you," Simba said. "I love you so much."

"I love you too Simba," Nala said giving Simba a lick.

"So let me see him," Simba said peering over at the cub, which was being blocked by Nala's paws.

"Simba..." Nala began.

"Nala I want to see my son," Simba insisted. Letting out a sigh Nala moved her paws to reveal the brown coated cub. Upon seeing the cub Simba's amber eyes went wide with shock. "He looks like..." he began.

"I know," Nala said her voice shakey. "He looks like Scar."

"I knew it was a possiability," Simba said his voice low. "But I was hoping.."

"Yeah we both were," Nala said pushing the cub away from her once more.

"Nala don't do that," Simba said gently pushing the cub back towards Nala. "He needs to nurse."

"Why should I let him nurse?" Nala asked almost growling.

"Because he's your son!" Simba said angered by Nala's attitude. "And I still intend on passing his off as mine. This dosen't change anything."

"Oh Simba I don't know how you do it," Nala said as she pulled her son close to her and let him latch on to nurse. "But you're right. I'm sorry I was so harsh. We can do this. We have no other choice."

"That's my girl," Simba said giving Nala a nuzzle. "And you're my boy," he said bending down and giving the cub a nuzzle. "And even though you're not really mine I will love you all the same. I promise."

"So what should his name be?" Simba asked smiling down at the cub.

"Kovu," Nala said. "His name is Kovu."

"But Nala don't you think that..." Simba began.

"Simba he's my son and I'll name him what I please," Nala said getting angry.

Simba began to argue but thought better of it and instead said, "All right have it your way. Kovu it is. Welcome to the world little Kovu." With that Simba bent down and gave Kovu a loving nuzzle which caused the newborn to mew in response

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The next day all the animals had gathered around for Kovu's presentation. Timon and Pumbaa entered the cave to see the Prince for themselves. "Boy he sure dosen't look much like you Simba," Timon said peering down at the newborn. Just then little Kovu opened his eyes and looked at the meercat with wonder. "Well at least he has your eyes buddy," Timon said patting Simba's paw.

"He does?" Simba asked surprised. He looked down and saw that Kovu did indeed have amber eyes like Simba. "Well that's a releaf," Simba thought. "He must have gotten those eyes from my grandmother. Thank the Kings for that." Just then Rafiki came into the cave and gathered the newborn from his mother's paws. Simba and Nala walked out first to great their subjects. Timon and Pumbaa perched themselves on the edge of Priderock to watch the ceremony. Rafiki then carried little Kovu to the edge and held him high for all the animals to see. The animals let out cheers of joy as they saw their new Prince. As Nala watched her son being presented she looked at Simba and couldn't help but feel guilty. "That should be Simba's son being presented," Nala thought. "Not Scar's. It's not fair that Scar's son will be King. Sure Simba says he's ok with it now but what happens when Simba and I have our own cub? I highly doubt he'll feel the same about Kovu then. But I guess we'll cross that bridge when we get to it." With that Nala contiuned to watch Kovu's presentation. Afterwards Rafiki gave the cub back to Nala and she carried him beack inside with Simba right behind her. Then Nala decided to get some much needed rest while Kovu nursed. Looking down at her son Nala found herself frowning at him because he looked just like a mini Scar. But Nala quickly pushed these thoughts out of her head and decided just to enjoy the bonding with her son and hope that the moment would last forever.

A/N well there you go folks ch 7 done. I'll be honest with you at first I wasn't going to make Kovu be Nala's son but after reading the reviews I decided it would be cool to do it anyways. Hope you all liked it. Review please.