A/N Zoe: you will have to wait and see who Scar's mate will be. But either way he'll end up with a good lioness. Thanks for reviewing.

GuardianSaint: don't worry he will talk things out with his brother. Thanks for reviewing.

SLHGOUATTLKFAN: meh don't waist your pity on Ahadi. He's not worth it. But like I said before Scar and Mufasa will talk things out. Thanks for reviewing.

clay342: I really don't do stories about humans loving animals. Sorry but those kind of stories gross me out. Thanks for reviewing though.

Here's ch 7 for ya and as usual see ch 1 for disclaimer.

Ch 7 A Little Chat

As Scar and Zira were walking home they ran into Sarafina and Sarabi, who had been on a hunting lesson with their mothers. "Hey there Taka," Sarafina said with a smile. Then the creamy lioness cub noticed Zira. "Oh hey Zira," she said. "What are you doing here?"

"Didn't you hear?" Zira said with a smile. "I'm a part of your pride now."

"Really?" Sarafina said. "Hey that's great! Welcome."

"Yeah," Sarabi chimed in. "Glad to have another cub around."

"Thanks guys," Zira said still smiling. "By the way don't call Taka Taka anymore."

"Why?" the girls said together.

"I prefer Scar," Scar replied. "And I think you know why. Besides why should I keep a name that mean trash?"

"You shouldn't," Sarafina replied. "And besides I like the name Scar."

"Me too," Sarabi said. "Makes you sound tough."

"Thanks Sara'," Scar said smiling at his friend.

"Hey have you seen Mufasa?" Sarabi asked.

"Yeah," Scar said his smile turning into a scowl. "I saw him alright."

"What happened Scar?" Sarafina asked, concern in her blue eyes.

"It's a long story," Scar said with a sigh. "But here goes." With that Scar told Sarabi and Sarafina what he had just heard Ahadi and Mufasa say. While he was talking their eyes got wide as they took in the information.

"Scar," Sarabi said slowly. "I'm sure there must be some kind of misunderstanding. Mufasa would never betray you. He loves you and hates Ahadi. He's told me that several times."

"Yeah me too," Sarafina put in.

"Yeah well looks like he changed his mind," Scar said angrily.

"Maybe you should talk to him," Sarafina suggested. "I mean he could have said what he did to please Ahadi."

"Yeah," Sarabi said. "I mean you know how your dad gets when someone dares to argue with him. Mufasa was probably just scared of him."

"They have a point Scar," Zira pointed out.

"I guess you guys are right," Scar said after a minute. "I mean Mufasa isn't a full grown lion yet. He probably is afraid of my dad. I know I still am."

"There you go," Sarabi said with a small smile. "But seriously Scar I think you should talk to him. You know let him know how you're feeling."

"I'll do that," Scar declared. "In fact I think I'll go find him right now." With that Scar took his leave.

"So what did you guys do today?" Sarafina asked Zira once Scar was gone.

"Oh not much," Zira said with a shrug. "Talked mostly. You know about his dad and stuff."

"He talked to you and not me?" Sarafina asked, a little hurt that Scar had gone to Zira first.

"Well yeah," Zira said a little surprised at Sarafina's attitude. "Why shouldn't he?"

"Well I'm his best friend," Sarafina pointed out. "He usually comes to me first."

"Well he couldn't find you," Zira said getting a little angry at Sarafina's possessiveness. "So he talked to me. What's the big deal?"

"It's not a big deal," Sarafina said quickly, not wanting Zira to know she was jealous. The seven month old creamy cub had recently developed a crush on Scar but was too afraid to say anything about it. "I'm sorry Zira," Sarafina continued. "I didn't mean to imply that Scar shouldn't talk to you. It's just he barley knows you and he's usually not one to share his feelings with others so it kind of surprised me that's all. Please don't take offence."

"It's ok Sarafina I get it," Zira said with a small smile. "I'm the outsider here and you feel threatened by me. But don't worry I want to be friends with you guys too. Not just Scar."

"Oh," Sarafina said, feeling embarrassed at her jealousy. "Ok then."

"Well," Sarabi said suddenly. "We still got some time before the sun sets. How about we have some girl time?"

"Yeah that sounds great," Sarafina said with a smile.

"You in Zi," Sarabi asked, looking over at her new friend.

"Sure," Zira said smiling because Sarabi had used her nickname. "Thanks Sara'."

"No problem," Sarabi said with a smile of her own. "Come on 'Fina let's go." With that the three cubs left chatting away.

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Meanwhile Scar was in search of his brother. He soon found him talking with Uru by the watering hole. When the brown Queen saw her youngest she smiled. "Hello Taka," Uru said giving her son a nuzzle. "I haven't seen you all day."

"Hi Mom," Scar said returning the nuzzle. "I've been around. By the way don't call me Taka anymore. Call me Scar."

"Scar?" Uru said shocked that her youngest was saying this. "But honey Scar is such an ugly name."

"Oh and Taka isn't?" Scar said rolling his eyes in annoyance.

"He has a point Mom," Mufasa said.

"I suppose," Uru said. "But I still don't like it."

"Well I do," Scar said simply. "But that's besides the point. I really wanted to talk to you Mufasa. Alone please." Scar looked at his mother when he said this part.

"Of course darling," Uru said with a smile. "But be sure you two are home before dark."

"We will Mom," Mufasa said. With that Uru gave her sons nuzzles and took her leave. Once she was gone Mufasa turned to his brother and said, "So Scar what's on your mind?"

"Uh can we take a walk?" Scar said fearful that Ahadi might appear.

"Sure," Mufasa said with a shrug. "I need the exercise anyways." Mufasa let out a laugh when he said this part. With that the two brothers left so they could have a private conversation.

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Mufasa and Scar were walking for a little bit when Scar decided to just come out with it. "Mufasa," the seven month old cub said. "Can I ask you something?"

"Sure you can," the golden eleven month old said. "What's on your mind brother?"

"Do you still hate Dad?" Scar asked. Mufasa's eyes went wide with surprise when he heard his brother ask this.

"Well yeah," Mufasa said after a minute. "I mean he still treats you like crap and is a big fat jerk. So yeah I hate him. Why do you ask?"

"I was playing with Zira," Scar said. "You know that new cub." Mufasa nodded so Scar continued. "Well we were walking and we saw you and Dad talking. I hid in the bushes so Dad wouldn't see me. And I heard you say that you thought I was too stupid and weak to ever be King."

"You heard that?" Mufasa said quietly. Scar nodded as the tears started to form in his emerald eyes. "Of Tak' I'm so sorry you heard that," Mufasa said pulling his little brother close and nuzzling him. "You must think I'm the worst brother in the world," he whispered. "But I promise you I don't feel that way at all. I was just going along with Ahadi. I know I should have stood up for you but you know how Dad gets when he's angry."

"Boy do I ever," Scar muttered rubbing his scared eye. "I should have known you wouldn't betray me like that. Sarabi was right there was an explanation. I'm sorry I ever doubted you Muffy."

"No I'm the one that's sorry," Mufasa said. "I'm sorry I didn't stand up for you. But most of all I'm sorry you heard what you did and got hurt feelings."

"It's ok," Scar said with a smile. "Ahadi tells me I'm stupid, weak and worthless daily. I'm used to it."

"Well you shouldn't be," Mufasa growled. "Boy I tell you Tak' if I was older I'd show Ahadi whose boss."

"Funny you should say that," Scar said. The brown cub was about to tell his brother about his plans with the hyenas when Ahadi's majordomo, Zuzu came and told the boys to come home. Scar decided to tell Mufasa later about his plans. With that the two Princes left and headed back to Priderock.

A/N Hope you all enjoyed ch 7 Please review.