A/N Ok here we go. First off I would just like to say that I support LadyNala 100% and I hope she's ok and whoever is harrassing her will get theirs in the end. Anyways with that being said may I also say that I hope one lone jerk will not ruin fanfiction for everyone else. Okey then here's chapter 9 and enjoy.

Ch 9 A Small Hitch

The next day Nala awoke feeling really awful. Her stomach was upset and everytime she tried to stand the cream lioness was over come by a wave of dizziness. "Man this is getting really annoying," Nala thought. "A whole week of this. I better see Rafiki today." Just then Sarafina came up to her daughter and looked at her with concern, "Nala honey are you all right? You don't look so good."

"Good morning to you too Mom," Nala muttered. Then she regained herself and said, "I'm not feeling so good right now. I think I'm going to skip the morning hunt today."

"Anything I can do to help?" Sarafina asked.

"You could go with me to go see Rafiki," Nala said, not wanting to go alone.

"Of course dear," Sarafina replied, giving her daughter a nuzzle. "I think the others can do without me today."

"Well, we can wait until after the hunt," Nala said, not wanting her mother to miss out.

"Oh that's ok. I'm sure that you're wanting to see Rafiki as soon as possiable," Sarafina said. "Besides I haven't been on a walk in ages and it will give us some much needed mother daughter time." Sarafina smiled at her daughter as she said this last part.

"Well then," Nala said, slowly getting to her feet. "We may as well go now." With that Nala slowly turned and took a step. The Queen looked at her mother "We're going to have to go slowly."

"Fine by me," Sarafina replied. With that the mother and daughter went on their way to see their old friend.

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On the way to see Rafiki Nala and Sarafina heard soft crying coming from the bushes. "Is someone there?" Nala called. She took a step towards the bushes and called again. "Hello I know someone is there. Please come out. We're not going to hurt you." Nala took another step and pulled back the bushes. To her surprise she saw Nuka curled up in a little ball, crying his little eyes out. "Nuka?" Nala cried surprised.

Seeing the Queen staring at him the brown cub jumped up and said fearfully, "I'm sorry Queen Nala. Please don't tell King Simba I was here again. He'll kill me."

"Nuka relax I'm not going to tell," Nala said gently. "What exactly are you doing here and what has you so upset?"

"I can't tell," Nuka said, his red eyes wide. "She'll hurt me."

"Nuka who will.." Nala began but before she could finish Nuka turned and ran from the Queen. "Hey wait!" Nala called, and out of concern for the cub's well being, ran after the cub.

"Nala wait don't.." Sarafina began but Nala was already gone. "I'd better tell Simba what's going on." With that the cream lioness went off towards Priderock to inform the King about what had just happened.

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Nala chased after Nuka unaware that he was leading her right into the Outlands. As she was running though a wave of dizziness overcame Nala and she was forced to stop. After losing her breakfeast the Queen looked up in search of Nuka. "Where'd he go?" Nala thought, her blue eyes scanning the area. Just then the Queen heard a noise from behind her. "Nuka is that you?" Nala called out.

"No Nala it's me," an evil voice cackled. Nala gasped as she saw Zira emerge from the shadows along with her followers. "Surprised to see us?"

"Zira you have some nerve showing your face in the Pridelands," Nala snarled. "Simba'll kill you when he finds out."

"Oh but Nala we aren't in the Pridelands at all," Zira said matter-of-factly.

Nala looked around and was horrified to realize that she was in the Outlands. "Nuka must have lured me here," Nala thought, angerily. "The whole thing was a set up. How could I have not see that." Out loud the Queen said in a steady voice, "If you attack me Simba will hunt you down and kill every single one of you. I was a fool to stop him from doing so after you killed Sarabi."

"Yes you were a fool," Zira hissed. "Luckily we are here to put you out of your misery." With that Zira and her minons advanced of the Queen, save for Safara who hung back. "This is wrong," she thought but she was too scared of Zira to speak up. So Safara just sat back and watched as the attack began.

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Simba was just returing from his patrol when he saw his mother-in-law running full force towards Priderock. "Sarafina what's wrong?" Simba asked, his amber eyes wide in alarm.

"Simba it's Nala," Sarafina said panting for breath.

"What about Nala?" Simba asked.

"I'm afraid she's in terriable danger," Sarafina replied. The cream lioness then explained to her son-in-law what had happend with Nuka. "I think he may be leading Nala into a trap."

"And I know exactly where," Simba said. The golden King then began to run towards the Outlands. "Don't worry Sarafina I'll bring Nala back home safely I promise."

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Meanwhile in the Outlands Nala was one the losing end of a battle. Although the Queen had gotten in several good licks there were just to many lionesses for her to fight on her own. "I may not win this," Nala thought. "But I'll be damned if I'm just going to give up." With this in mind Nala lunged herself at Zira claws extended. Shawni was ready, however and quickly intercepted Nala striking her in the face. The Queen fell to the ground, but quickly recovered and got to her feet only to Zira strike her again causing the Queen to hit her head on a near by rock, and she didn't get back up. Zira then moved in to deliver the final blow. As she raised her paw, however Safara stopped her saying, "Zira wait! Don't kill her."

"Why the Hell not?" Zira snapped, her red eyes flashing.

"Uh well because..." Safara tried to think of a good excuse. She then looked around and saw Kovu and Vitani, who were waking up from a nap. "Because Kovu and Vitani are here and you don't want to expose them to murder so soon do you?"

"Maybe Safara has a point Zira," another lioness named Kuri said. "I mean haven't we proven our point for now. That we can attack at anytime, anywhere and that no one is safe."

"Perhaps," Zira said, thinking. "Fine so be it. We let her live for now. That way Simba and his pride will never have a moments peace. They will always be on guard. Never knowing when the next strike will come. Perfect."

"Geeze I never thought Zira would go for it so fast," Safara thought. "She sure is unpredictable." Out loud she said, "What do we do about her?" Sarfara nodded at Nala, who was still out like a light.

"Take her back to the Pridelands," Zira ordered Safara. "Then report back here."

"Yes my Queen," Safara said, grabbing Nala's scruff and hoisting her onto her back. Safara then headed back to the Pridelands. Shawni went up to Zira and said, "Zira are you insane? We had Nala right where we want her. Why did you let her go?"

"Never question me," Zira hissed, spinning to face Shawni. "And if you value your life then I would never call me crazy ever again! Am I clear?"

"Yes my Queen. I'm sorry. It'll never happen again," Shawni said, bowing slighty.

"Good," Zira hissed. With that she went to tend to her children who were looking for food.

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Simba was running towards the Outlands when he saw a lioness placing another cream colored lioness on the ground. "Nala!" Simba shouted, running towards them. When the other lioness saw the golden King coming she took off. Simba was to concerned about Nala to go after her. He bent down and nudged his mate with his nose, "Nala can you hear me?" Simba whispered. "Nala wake up please. Wake up." Simba felt tears coming to his eyes and the King concidered lifting Nala and carring her back. But he didn't want to risk causing more harm so instead the golden King lifted his head up and let out roar summning help. Zazu heard the call and seeing what had happened, immediatly went back for help. Simba could only wait for help to arrive and pray that his love would be alright.

A/N well there you go ch 9. Hope you all enjoyed and as always review please. Btw any spam reviews will be deleated Thank you