A/N I'd like to thank Alicia, Zoe, Alama, Aggregate Dragon, mimoo01, TRON0602, and thingsareweird for reviewing ch 9. Here's ch 10 for ya and as usual see ch 1 for disclaimer. Enjoy.

Ch 10 New Beginnings

The next day Scar and Sarabi had their mating ceremony. Sarabi and Scar both agreed that Mufasa and Sarafina should also have their mating ceremony and the couple agreed. Rafiki greeted all parties with a half hearted smile. "Dis is a day of mixed emotions fer me," Rafiki said. "As I am sure it is fer all of you. I am vedy happy dat der will be two weddings today. But I am also so dat Ahadi could not be here to see dem."

"Yeah," Scar said with a sigh. "Me too." Sarabi nuzzled her love which made him smile. "I love you Sara'," Scar said softly.

"I love you too Kuz'," Sarabi said giving Scar's cheek a lick

"Shall we begin?" Rafiki said. He looked at Uru who nodded. Then he looked at Selena and Fura who also nodded. Then he began the mating ceremonies. After the ceremonies Rafiki officially declared Scar and Sarabi to be King and Queen. With that Scar and Sarabi went to the side of Priderock where all the animals were gathered. Then they let out roars signaling they were now King and Queen. The animals let out cheers of joy and bowed down to their new rulers. Afterwards Scar and Sarabi went off to celebrate their new marriage as did Mufasa and Sarafina. After they had departed Zira decided now was the time to talk to Ni. "Ni I have something to tell you," Zira said.

"What is it Zi'?" Ni asked.

"I'm pregnant Ni," Zira said her ruby eyes sparkling with excitement. "Isn't that great? We're going to have a cub."

"Zi' that's wonderful!" Ni exclaimed pulling Zira close to him and nuzzling her. "I'm so happy my love."

"What's going on?" Duami asked coming into the scene along with Sante.

"You are going to be an Auntie that's what!" Ni exclaimed beaming from ear to ear.

"You mean Zira's pregnant?" Sante asked shocked that her son and daughter-in-law were expecting.

"I just found out," Zira said softly. "I hope you're not angry Sante. I know you were hoping we'd wait."

"Angry?" Sante said with surprise. "My dear I'm just the opposite of angry. I couldn't be more happy."

"You are?" Zira said with surprise.

"Yes I am," Sante said giving her son and daughter-in-law nuzzles.

"Yeah congrats bro," Duami said also giving Ni a nuzzle.

"Thanks," Ni said still smiling. "Man I can't wait until Mufasa comes back so I can tell him the awesome news."

"Well for now lets go tell everyone else shall we?" Zira suggested. With that the happy couple went to inform their friends of the upcoming birth.

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Two months past and Zira's pregnancy was progressing nicely. Today she was sunning herself along with Sarafina and Sarabi. Duami was preparing to go hunting with her mother and Kline was enjoying some time with Ni and Mufasa while Scar was attending to a matter between the rhinos and hippos. "So how are you feeling Zi'?" Sarafina asked.

"I am so ready to have this cub," Zira said with a groan. "I tell you 'Fina it seems like this cub never settles down."

"He's just running out of room in there," Sarabi said with a laugh.

"Or she," Sarafina said with a laugh.

"Or she," Sarabi said still smiling. "I can't wait until I get to that stage."

"You have to get pregnant first," Zira pointed out.

"Uh well you see..." Sarabi began. "I'm uh I'm already pregnant."

"What?!" Sarafina and Zira cried at the same time. "Why didn't you tell us?"

"I just found out," Sarabi said sheepishly. "But I haven't told Scar yet so please keep this quiet."

"We promise," Sarafina and Zira said together. The Sarafina let out a small laugh. Zira and Sarabi both looked at their friend who grinned at them. "There must be something in the water," the creamy lioness said. "'Cause I'm pregnant too."

"Wow," Sarabi said shaking her head. "This is great. Our cubs are going to grown up together just like we did."

"I can't wait," Sarafina said with a giggle. "But first I think we should tell our mates first don't you agree Sara'?"

"I do agree," Sarabi said. "We'll tell them when Scar returns." With that the three lionesses spent the remainder of the afternoon talking about the upcoming births.

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Later that day Sarafina found Mufasa returning from his day with Ni and Kline. "Oh Mufasa I'm glad I found you," Sarafina said giving her mate a nuzzle.

"Is it Zira?!" Ni exclaimed. "Did she go into labor?!"

"No no Zira's fine Ni," Sarafina said with a slight laugh. "I just need to talk to Mufasa about something."

"Oh," Ni said with sigh. "I think that's our cue there 'Line."

"Yeah we'll leave you guys alone," Kline said with a smile. With that the two lions departed leaving Sarafina and Mufasa alone.

"So you had to get me all alone eh?" Mufasa said twitching his eyebrows.

"Yes but not for that," Sarafina said laughing when Mufasa nuzzled her neck. "Muffy stop I really need to talk to you," Sarafina said pulling away from the golden lion.

"Ok," Mufasa said with a sigh. "What's up?"

"I'm pregnant," Sarafina said deciding to come right out and say it.

"'Fina that's wonderful!" Mufasa exclaimed nuzzling his mate.

"I'm glad you feel that way," Sarafina said returning the nuzzle.

"When the love of my life tells me she's having my cub how else am I going to react?" Mufasa said still smiling. "I love you so much 'Fina."

"I love you to Muffy," Sarafina said laying her head against Mufasa's red mane.

"Come on let's go tell everyone," Mufasa said. With that the Prince and his Princess went back to Priderock to inform the others of Sarafina's pregnancy.

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When Mufasa and Sarafina returned to Priderock they saw a very tired looking Scar walking up the path. "Scar," Mufasa said approaching his brother. "Brother I have some very good news for you."

"Well I certainly could use some," Scar said his voice strained. "I have one Hell of a day. First it was the rhinos and hippos fighting then it was those damned hyenas causing trouble. Whatever good news you got I'll take it brother."

"Well I.." Mufasa began. But the golden lion was interrupted by Sarabi approaching her mate. "Scar I have something very important to tell you," the tan Queen said after giving her mate a nuzzle.

"In a minute Sara'," Scar said. "Mufasa was about to tell me something."

"It can wait brother," the golden lion said.

"Are you sure?" the brown King asked. Mufasa nodded so Scar turned towards his mate and said, "What's on yout mind my dear?"

"Uh maybe we should leave you guys alone," Sarafina said, knowing what the conversation was going to be.

"No it's alright," Sarabi said. "You guys are family. Please stay."

"What's going on?" Uru asked coming onto the scene.

"I was just going to tell Scar some very good news," Sarabi said. "And I'm glad you're here Uru. I want everyone to hear this."

"Very well then," Scar said. "What is it?"

"I'm pregnant Scar!" Sarabi exclaimed her amber eyes sparkling. "Isn't that wonderful? We're going to have a little Prince or Princess."

"My dear you have just made me the happiest lion in the world," Scar declared tear of joy appearing in his green eyes. "I love you so much," he declared giving his love a nuzzle.

"I love you too," Sarabi said with a sigh.

"Oh my dears I am so happy," Uru said giving the couple nuzzles. "A grand cub is just the thing I've been craving."

"Well then get ready to double your joy Mom," Mufasa said. "Because Sarafina and I are having a cub as well."

"That's wonderful dear," Uru said giving her son a quick nuzzle.

"Yes congratulations brother," Scar said also giving Mufasa a quick nuzzle. "Come on Sara' lets tell the others the good news." With that the King and Queen went to inform their Pride of the upcoming Royal birth. Mufasa and Sarafina just stood there gaping at the retreating forms. "I can't believe they reacted like that," Sarafina said softly. "It's like they didn't even care about our cub."

"I know," Mufasa said angrily. "I mean our cub may not be the heir or anything be he or she is still royalty. But once again Scar has to one up me. Damn him. But don't worry my love this will not ruin our happy time." With that Mufasa and Sarafina went off the celebrate their cub in their own way.

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A month past and the time came for Zira to give birth. As was custom her and Ni went to a secluded place to have their cub. After a couple of hours a daughter was born. She had a tan coat just like her mother but she had her father's blue eyes. "She's beautiful Zi'," Ni breathed giving his daughter's head a lick.

"I couldn't agree more my love," Zira said also giving her daughter a lick. "What should we name her?"

"I think we should name her Nala," Ni said.

"I couldn't think of a more perfect name," Zira said. "For it means beauty." Suddenly Zira let out a gasp startling Ni.

"What's wrong?!" the grey lion asked his blue eyes wide in alarm.

"I think there's another cub coming!" Zira exclaimed.

"Are you sure?" Ni asked. But before Zira could answer a sharp pain ripped through her and she cried, "Take Nala quickly!" Ni quickly scooped up his daughter and held her close. Zira bared down and pushed and a light brown bundle came into the world. Zira cleaned off her cub and smiled up at Ni and said, "It's a boy."

"Wow," Ni breathed. "A daughter and a son. Amazing."

"And I know what his name should be," Zira declared. She whispered a name to Ni who smiled."

"I love it Zi'," Ni said. "I couldn't think of a more fitting name for him." When the newborn heard his father talk he opened his eyes to revel ruby red eyes like his mother. Ni smiled at his son and said, "Our two perfect angels from above." With that the couple nuzzled and spent the rest of the day admiring their new cubs.

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A week later as was custom Zira and Ni returned to Priderock with their children. They went before Scar and Sarabi and presented their cubs to them. "This is our son," Ni said nuzzling his son. "And our daughter Nala."

"They're beautiful," Scar said smiling at the cubs.

"I agree," Sarabi said with a smile. "Absolutely perfect."

"So your daughter's Nala," Scar said. "But what of your son? What's his name?"

"Well we'd thought we'd name him after you," Ni said.

"After me?" Scar said with surprise.

"Yes," Zira said. "We're naming him Kovu, or Scar. After all you are one of our best friends so why not?"

"I'm honored," Scar said with a smile. "And may I say I think his name suits him perfectly."

"Thank you," Zira said with a smile. With that Zira picked up Kovu and Ni picked up Nala and they carried their children to their spot with the rest of the Pride.

A/N well there you go folks ch 10 complete. Sorry no Simba but at least you got Nala right? What did you think of the surprise? Let me know in a review please.