Overprotection Chapter 7

By Mr_Toast

Hey guys, welcome back, hope you enjoy chapter 7, Chapter 8 is gonna be pretty long do to its content. Anyway i just want to say that i'm still new to fanfiction but i'm really glad to see that this story has over 300 views and is only like 2 weeks old. Anyway with that said, Enjoy!

Nala was shocked, the events that had happened in the past three minutes were more than she could wrap her head around. First Simba shows up out of nowhere, then he challenges his father, then he stands up for Kula, now where in danger, and currently preparing for war. Even the other lionesses where shocked, still trying to understand what exactly had just happened. Nala looked over to see that Simba was walking up the rock leading to the mouth of the den. Nala quickly ran after him for two main reasons, One being that she needed answers from him, and the second being that Kula was with him.

Once Nala reached the cave, she saw that Simba had already fallen asleep, and Kula was next to him checking him for any injuries. Nala couldn't even describe how much she hated Kula right now and it took all her strength to not tear her throat out right now.

Kula looked up to see that Nala was glaring at her, and she had every right too. She had tried to take Simba away from her, then tried to poison him against her, and then hit him in the head with a rock before running away. Kula knew that look and got up to 'talk' with Nala.

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Nala and Kula where walking in complete silence away from the den to talk in private. Nala didn't trust Kula for even a second and walked behind her. Kula knew that she didn't deserve to be trusted by anyone right now, and didn't want to make anyone mad right now. The only reason that Kula was allowed to stay is because Simba insisted that she should.

"Start talking" Nala spat out. The hatred in her voice just sent chills up Kulas spine. She knew that this wouldn't be easy and would accept any punishment, even death, just to know that everyone she knew and loved would be saved from the other lions. After all, if she wasn't an idiot and wandered into the outlands, none of this would happen.

"Ok, It all started when I was wondering around the outlands, I know this was stupid of me but I just got so curious about what was out there. I wanted to be brave like Simba when he ventured out there. I heard what sounded like talking and I went to investigate. I saw a rouge pride of lions, they were talking about how to kill Mufasa and take over the pride lands. I went to warn everyone and when they saw me, they grabbed me. They went to go kill me but a young lioness, are age stopped them. Her name was Zira, her mother, the former leader must have died because she was their new queen. She told me that I was to befriend Simba and bring him to them, if I resisted, or told anyone they would kill them, my family, and all my friends. I had no choice. Nala I'm so sorry, every time I time I tried to take Simba away from you was to try to protect him. I do love him but I accept the fact that he chose you. Once I found out that they were planning to kill both Simba and Mufasa, I tried to tell him in the field but he sided with you and knocked me out, I knew that if I was banished and they found me, they would kill him and the rest of the pride, so I knocked him out and fled" Kula said now in tears. It truly pained her to tell Nala was she was going through these last few months.

Nala was stunned… Everything Kula had done… Was to protect Simba. And the fact that Simba went into the outlands without her knowing shocked her even more. "Listen here, You slip up once… just the teeny tiniest mess up, and I'll make sure that you wish they would have killed you when they found you…" Nala said glaring In Kulas eye. Kula knew that Nala would never trust her again and she deserved it. "But I'm also grateful" Nala said. This made Kula look up in confusion. "I'm grateful that you would risk your life just to save Simba's" Said before turning away to go back to the den. Kula sat there with a Smile on her face, Nala didn't yell, or try to kill her for once, and she was grateful for everything she had done… Now to try to get Simba to understand.

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"That little RAT!" Zira yelled out. "How could she betray me like this?! Oh I'll show her what happens when you cross me… Everyone! We moved out in one day. We attack at midday… and when the moon is full… The pride lands will be mine…" Zira said with a evil smirk.

Forty other lions that had been promised great land and wealth starting to shout and jump with enthusiasm. They were all outcasts from all different prides. Zira's mother had been banished by Ahadi, Mufasa father, when she, was a swore to end the their bloodline. She had died of old age and malnutrition, she entrusted her campaign to Zira, her only cub. Over the ten years Zira's mother lived in the outlands, she had assembled a pride like no other. Mufasa pride consisted of around fifteen strong and fierce lionesses. Zira's mother, had brought in around forty lionesses, promising them that one day they would live in the pride lands, where food and water was plentiful. There was no way that Mufasa could stand against an army like hers… his doomed was sealed.

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It was late, Nala was taking a evening walk to clear her head, unknowingly leaving Simba and Kula alone. Simba still wanted to be friends with Kula, and a part of him still did truly care for her. It was just a matter of making her know that he still did care that was the problem. She was currently in a corner of the den crying softly into her paws. Simba decided to confront her.

"Hey, you ok?" Simba asked in his caring voice. Kula was shocked that he even gave a damn about her feelings after what she did. She weakly nodded to him before he motioned for her to follow her to a private location.

Nala was walking towards the field when she saw Simba and Kula talking alone. Last time the two where here it didn't end so well. So she decided to remain hidden and listen into the conversation.

"So why are you so sad?" Simba asked while he sat down. Kula also sat down and told him the same thing she told Nala. Simba was shocked and a little sad that she had gone through all of that just to try to protect him. He then knew that they could still be friends for they both still cared about each other.

"Simba, I just want to tell you that I love you, and I always will, But you chose Nala. All that stuff before was just me trying to keep everyone I know safe. And I know that you're happy with Nala and all I want is for you to be happy, so I just want to tell you that I respect you choice, and if me leaving the pride lands makes you happy, then I will. You'll know where to find me if you ever want to see me again" Kula said in a saddened tone. She only wanted what was best for Simba and she didn't mind if that meant she was going to have to lose him.

"Why would I want that? I mean, we can still be friend if you want" Simba said with a smile. Kula was excited that she jumped up and hug tackled Simba. Nala almost bolted out of the bush to attack her, but stopped when she saw what was happening. They were just hugging, No nuzzling, or kissing, or all the inappropriate things she did before, like how best friends would hug. Nala for strange reason was happy about this, because for the first time in almost a week, Simba was smiling and was truly happy. Though she would still enforce some rules about boundaries and what not.

"Thank you Simba, You're a truly good person. Everyone else right now doubts me and your the only person who was willing to give me a second chance, it means so much to me, that I couldn't even express it" She said before getting up and giving Simba some space before lying down.

Nala was still a little shocked with the new Kula, She was respecting Simba's space and wasn't trying to use her body to her advantage.

"I'm also sorry" Simba said. "I wish you could have told me, I'm sure my father would have known what to do. I just feel bad for trying to banish you when the truth was that you only wanted to help" Simba said guilty. Just then they heard a movement and the two sprung around to see nothing.

"Simba be careful, it could be one of the outcasts" Kula said. Kula didn't know it, but right now she was shaking with fear, fear of losing her friend again. Just then Nala stepped out to reveal that it wasn't a spy, just her.

"Simba could I talk to you" Nala asked.

"I'll leave you two alone" Kula said before turning away. Nala was still going to have to get used to the knew Kula… she was polite and respective of their relationship… Nala then felt a pinch of guilt for all the things she did to her… but she still didn't trust her… and she didn't know if she even could.

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It was starting to get late and that meant that the lionesses where going to change shifts from night to day. Mufasa wasn't willing to take any risks but knew that they would most likely attack when the moon was highest. He ordered that two lions would stay away outside of the den incase any outcasts made it past the patrols undetected. Tall brush and camouflage swords made it easy for any unwelcome guests to slip by.

It was a stressful day, and a even more stressful night, all the lions where turning and shifting in there sleep, the thought of war made it difficult for anyone to relax and get some sleep. The idea that at any moment, you would be fighting to protect everything you have, and everyone you've ever known, played dark tricks on the lions mind making sleep and luxury most didn't have.

Kula has been forbidden to sleep in the den until the others could trust her. The savanna might be hot during the day, but just like anywhere else, it could get cold during the night. Simba felt bad that she had to be out there, all alone, so he got up, waking Nala in the process, and walked out over to her.

Nala didn't like where this was starting to go. Simba was starting to show a lot more affection towards Kula and this didn't make it any easier on Nala. She knew that it wasn't Kula intent to get Simba, but still, it was like she was slowly winning him over without even trying.

Nala knew that Simba was just friends with her and he was finally happy after knowing that she didn't betray him, but. Nala still felt the all to familiar feel of jealousy, and this time, she couldn't do anything about it. If she did, Simba would lose his trust in her and she couldn't live with that.

After awhile of talking, Simba and Kula finally finished and headed to go back to sleep. Nala had saw the two seperate and went to talk to Simba. She feared that he would start to show more and more affection for Kula and starting to show less and less for her. She wanted Simba to be happy, but at the same time, she couldn't find herself being able to give him up to make him happy. The thought stabbed at her heart and she need answers.

"Hey" Simba heard. This startled him, it was late at night and he didn't expect anyone else to be up besides the patrols. He looked behind him and saw that Nala was walking towards him. He knew that by the look on her face, there was something bothering her and she was trying to seek help from him.

"Hey" Simba replied back before turning back to look out into the pride lands, which wasn't easy do to it being night.

"So what were you talking about?" Nala asked. She might be a little ok with Kula being near Simba while she was around, but she still wanted to know what they were discussing.

"Umm… I can't tell anyone, she made me promise not to" Simba said. This frustrated Nala a bit, she just wanted to be able to know, and now Simba had promised not to tell anyone. Nala knew that Simba wanted to be friends with Kula, but she just still had this bad feeling about her… and she didn't know why. She did save his life and did warn them about the attack… But could this just all be a part of a larger plot so she regain their trust and attack them when the time was right? Nala didn't know, and she didn't know if she would ever find out. But until she did, she was going to stay nice and close to Simba, making sure she didn't try to pull any of her tricks.

"Simba. I love you" Nala said going up to him and nuzzled into his chest. All she heard was 'I love you too' Before she started to purr and get lost in the moments. After what seemed like hours of nuzzling to her stressed mind, Simba pulled away.

Nala was too tired to even care right then. The day had been exhausting, she spent half on it looking for Simba, and the other half watching Kula. So she just tried to lead Simba as best as she could being so tired, bad into the den. After a few mishaps of almost tripping over some 'sleeping' lions, the two young lions where now fast asleep, both fearing the same thing… War.

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Simba woke up the next morning to a strong nudge to his side. He looked up to see that his father was standing over him. It was unusual that he was here at this time, right now he would usually be his doing morning rounds. All Mufasa did was signal for Simba to follow him. Simba knew that this was going to important if his father skipped his mourning rounds to tell him.

The two were walking for about five minutes until they reached a spot where a larger sized tree, much like Rafiki's, was located. Mufasa turned around to face Simba and prepared to tell him the news. He feared that he was going to take this in the wrong way and try to run away.

"Simba, it is a King's duty to protect his pride. And one day, you will be the king. Zazu and some of the other bird scouts have reported that there are a large number of enemy lions, and I need every lion I have fighting" Mufasa said. He wasn't only worried about what Simba would say, he was worried about what Nala would say.

"Ok, I'll help out in the fighting, but Nala, she won't approve of this and will try to stop you" Simba said. He feared war, but he feared losing the ones he loved more. And it was his job to protect the pride lands as much as anyone else, so he honorably accepted this assignment, even if he met his doom while completed it.

"Very well, and I know Nala won't approve, and that's why we won't tell her. She is young and can be very foolish, but I will not let her stand in the way of the safety of my pride" Mufasa said before turning off to further prepare.

Simba was troubled by this, he did love Nala, but he feared that her love for him would get between him and his father, and he couldn't imagine what would happen if his father would tried to banish Nala. He put it aside, he was already very stressed and this wasn't going to make things any better for him. He to also had to prepare for the upcoming war, the one thing that he never hoped he would have to see.

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Kula was walking when she heard something behind her crack. She was being very careful for she knew that the pride of rouge lions would be trying to kill her. She didn't hesitate and quickly turned around and pinned the attacker. She was surprised and relieved to see that it was only Chumvi and right now he was flinching and waiting to be struck. Kula only giggled at how Chumvi was right now and got off him.

Chumvi opens his eyes after not feeling an attack, and felt Kula move off him. He got up and just stared at her. To him, she was the most beautiful lioness in the entire pride lands. Chumvi knew that when Simba became king, he would have all the mating rights with the lionesses, which would make his the lesser male, but could still mate of the other lionesses wanted to. But that didn't matter to him, he loved Kula and just want to tell her how he felt.

"Hey Kula" Chumvi said nervously. He knew that she knew that he loved her, but she already was in love with Simba. He wished that she could love him back, but come tomorrow, he might not ever get the chance again. Chumvi knew that he only had one shot at this and would give it his all… for it could be his last try.

"Umm, I know you already know this… but I love you. I always have and I always will. You were always a nice cub and always the most beautiful out of them all… and you still are to me. I'm going to fighting in the war tomorrow, and I don't know if I'll ever come back. But if I do, I want to spend the rest of my life with you, even if you get banished, I'd like to go with you… so I just wanted to tell you that one last time" Chumvi said sounding a little depressed. He turned around and walked back to pride rock leaving a stunned Kula behind.

Kula didn't know what to do. She had never heard anyone say such nice things about her. She thought that Chumvi would have hated her for hurting Simba, but he still loved her, and wanted to spend his life with her. She felt terrible for all the things that she had once said to him. For pushing him away and making him feel bad. She never thought of this before, but Chumvi was like Simba in a way. He was smart, funny, handsome, a little weird at times, and unlike Simba… he loved her. Kula didn't know what to do and went to the only person she could think of. Nala.

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Nala was walking around the pride lands, looking for Simba, when she saw that Kula was running right at her. Nala was a little surprised by this and could only wonder what had got her so wound up. "Nala! I need you help" Kula said still panting.

Nala thought that it might be the other lions and quickly jumped to the point. She couldn't think of any other reasons that Kula would be running over to her asking for help. "Lions? Raiders? Are they attacking?! Nala asked frantically.

"No" Kula said. "Love" Kula added. She knew what love was, but never how to deal with it or express it in the right ways. The only time she ever showed loved for someone, was when she was being forced to by Zira and her pride.

Nala was stunned. Why did Kula want help with love unless… "No way! I thought that you said that you respected my relationship with Simba!" Nala responded starting to get a little angry. She knew that Kula was trying to take her for a fool just to get another shot with Simba and she wouldn't let her.

"Not Simba, Chumvi. And I do respect your relationship" Kula said finally catching her breath. This shocked Nala, she didn't even know that there was anything even as small as a crush between the two.

"Umm you like Chumvi?" Nala asked making sure she heard her right.

"I don't know… he loves me, and he is a really nice guy, and he is going to be fighting in the war tomorrow and he doesn't know if he'll come back" Kula said.

After a moment of thinking, Nala finally responded. "Well if I were you, I would at least give him the night of his life today, it would help him a lot" Nala said. She was happy for two things. Kula wasn't going after Simba anymore, and she might of found love for someone who wasn't Simba, but still, she was going to be on high alert.

"Thanks Nala" Kula said with a smile before turning around. But stopped when she heard Nala call out.

"Wait what do you mean Chumvi is going into war?" Nala asked confused, he was a little older that one, and was too young by her standards to be of fighting age.

"Simba and Chumvi are going to be in the war, whenever it will be, it's there responsibility as the future males of the pride" Kula said before running off to find Chumvi.

Nalas heart froze… Simba was going to be fighting in this war… which also means that he too could also not come back… Nala wasted not time and went out to search even harder to find him, she had to convince him to change his mind.

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Simba was walking currently walking down a trail. He didn't have anything to do or anywhere to go. He knew that Nala was going to find out sooner or later that he was going to be in this battle, so he was formulating an arguing point in his head. He inwardly sighed when he heard faint running in the background. He knew that there would only be one person trying to find him right now. Nala. He was always annoyed when she would pop up all worried and over reacting when he was just trying to clear his… 'oh boy… here we go.. 3… 2… 1…' Simba counted down and when he got to zero a voice spoke out.

"Simba!" Nala said slowing down to match his pace. She looked in his eyes and saw that he was forcing his attention ahead… already knowing what she would say. "Simba you can't fight in this war, your too young" Nala said as her opening statement. She knew that this would most likely end in a argument but she just couldn't let him win right now.

"I'm also the prince. Which makes it part of my job to be able to show the pride that I have what it takes to protect this pride" Simba said. "Besides, I've been ordered by the king to help" Simba added, his gaze never meeting hers. Nala knew that she would have a hard time trying to win this argument but she wouldn't let him win so easily… she needed to at least make him try to reconsider.

"He's not just your king, He's also your father" Nala responded, hoping that he would give thought to it.

"He might be my father but I still respect him as a king. And besides, He will need every lion he has if they do outnumber us" Simba said. He just wished that Nala would leave him alone right now.

"Then I'll come with you" Nala said. Sure she was afraid of having to be in a war, but she was more afraid of having to lose Simba. Nala knew that she was too young to be fight and that her mother would not approve, but she didn't care about any of that, all she cared about was being with Simba.

Simba went to argue back but Chumvi emerged from the bush. "Simba! There here" He said, he voice full of worry. Simba and Nala faces both went white at hearing this. Fear was overtaking all three of them before Simba grew the courage to speak.

"They can't be here, I thought my dad said they would most likely attack when the moon was full" Simba said confused. He thought that they would have more time, but knew that they had run out of time and the battle was shortly going to began.

"There leader, Zira, wanted to have taken the pride lands by the full moon, which is tonight, come on!" Chumvi said before turning around to the outland borders. Simba quickly looked at Nala with a look that spoke 'Stay here'. Nala wanted to go but she saw the look in his eyes, so she watched the two run towards the border, with other lionesses in pursuit.

It had begun, the battle for the pride lands… had begun…

Here's a good place to stop, makes anyone who wants to read more of this come back lol. Sorry this took longer than expected, and is shorter than normal. I've been busy lately with school and crap. Chapter 8 will be the battle scene, So it will take awhile to write, expect it to be around 4 days before its out. But don't worry, I'll work my ass off to get it in on time. I'll try to publish it before next Sunday. Anyway comment if you like this and have any suggestions for the battle scene. I'm starting to think that this will be a 9 chapter story, but i might add a tenth as like what happens in the future. Anyway comment if ya like this fanfiction, and with that said… Mr_Toast Out!