Kiara and the cub walked into the cave, seeing Kovu and Vitani.
"Uh.. darling.. can you go outside and stay with Sarabi, Sara, Simba and Nala?" asked Kiara, nudging her cub.
"Anything for you mommy!" said the cute cub, running out. Her coat was nice and clean, she was a dark sand color. Her eyes were an emerald green, her claws were always extended - unlike Nieera's - she had a small tuft on her head and a bushy black tail.
"Who's that cub?" asked Vitani, a smile on her face.
"Oh, I found her last night and she needed a place to stay. Hope that's okay with you." said Kiara, remembering how angry Vitani was from the beginning. Kovu turned his head to the wall, sighing a deep sigh of disappointment.
"Well.. she is a cub.. so okay. I'll go and see if there's any hunting that needs to be done." said Vitani, standing up and walking outside the cave.
"Kovu?" as his name slipped from her lips, the young male looked over to her - his long mane swishing.
"Kiara, I don't want to talk about this."
"Kovu! You need to listen!" Kiara said forcefully. Kovu simply ignored her and made his way for the exit. Kiara ran to him and blocked her, a roar escaping her throat. "Kovu! What did you expect me to do? Leave a cold cub out? You're not even ready to have cubs with me! I know you're not ready for that! But I know you're ready for cubs! We need an heir! You're the king... an..and you shouldn't be acting like this!" she snapped.
"I'm not ready for cubs! You can't just force me into keeping in someone else's cubs!"
"Kovu! This is Danira's cub, Nieera! This cub needs a home! Why would you be so careless?"
"At least give this cub to Vitani!"
"No! Because I love this cub, a lot! I love Nieera, too! And... if you're not going to accept these cubs, then what's the point in you being king? You're so stubborn, I swear!" and with that, Kiara ran out, only to be caught by her daughters and the rest of her family. She left Kovu to his thoughts.
"Kiara!" Nala chased after her.
"What's wrong with that kid?" asked Sarafina, annoyed Kovu would be so cruel to her grand-daughter.
"They need time. They're under a lot of stress."
"What's going on, grandpa?" asked Nieera, standing under Simba's feet.
"What's going on?" asked Shani, seeing Nala chase after Kiara and the rest of the Pride surrounding.
"It's Kiara and her freakin' husband!" Sarafina snarled, not at Shani, but at the thought of Kovu. Vitani dashed in at once, confronting her brother.
"I knew that lion couldn't be trusted!" cried a lioness.
Back at Timon's home, he was busy with his family. Enjoying the sun and visiting their 'beach'.
"Hey, Timon?"
"What Pumbaa?"
"How do you think things are going back at Pride Rock?" asked Pumbaa, circling his hoof on the ground.
"I bet they're having fun without us." said Timon, continuing to sip on his coconut beverage. He twisted his feet, drawing his finger up to the sun and drawing an imaginary smiley face. "Yep. This is the life." he said, taking another sip.
"Timon!"
"Yes, Ma?" asked Timon, annoyingly. To him, she was annoying. She was always calling him when he was enjoying his bugs, at his 'beach', playing with Pumbaa or enjoying himself.
"Uncle Max wants you!" she cried. The young meerkat walked droopily to the old meerkat and the warthog behind him.
"How's my lil' man? Haven't seen you in a while."
"Uh... Uncle Max? I was here with you all this time. I came here after Kiara became queen and I haven't returned ever since." said Timon, rolling his eyes. "Actually, I'm going back today. Nice knowin' ya!" said Timon, picking up a leaf and pretending it was his bag. He flipped it so it was hung like a school bag - though it had some grub in it - and began walking with Pumbaa.
He walked into her mother. She had her hands on her hips and she was pulling that angry face. 'Oh, Come on!' he thought.
"You're not going without a hug!" she said pulling her son close, to which he sighed in relief.
Then the two companions set off to Pride Rock.
In the Arosen Plains, Sukari had given birth to a cub named Giza. He was named this because his eyes were a dark brown. Giza could barely walk but he had a mixture of brown and grey in his fur. He had freckles and his claws were out. Soon, he'd be a strong lion just like Anara.
"Look, Anara! He's walking!" cried Sukari with a smile. Her smile evaporated as she saw her king's look. "What's wrong?"
"I miss her." he sighed, walking out of the den. "I'll see if the hunting needs to be done."
"I'm your mate now! Are you sure you're okay? The Pride left some time ago. Don't you mean you're going to find us a home?"
"Oh! Yeah.. I'll go find us a home." said Anara, walking out.
So this was chapter 9. Some of you may hate Kovu! But It'll work out! Stubborn siblings (Kovu and Vitani!) Please Review! Thanks for reading! Next chapter may be on Saturday!
Characters
Giza - "Dark" - The son of Sukari and Anara and future King of The Arosen Plains. He is a bit of a coward, kind, naive and funny. He loves meeting new friends and hates fights/quarrels. He is the half-brother of Nieera.
Next chapter will reveal who this new cub of Kiara's is! Stay tuned. There's also a risk that Kovu may quit being king, but I'll try to get him back in if I get him out!
