"Tojo!" Malka called. "Yo, Tojo!" Tojo peered over his shoulder and almost smirked when he saw Malka coming towards him with Tama. By now, it was clear the two were mates. Much like Kula and Chumvi, Mheetu and Timira, and sadly he had yet to ask Banou about being mates. At least he was ahead of Simba when it came to mates.

"Yeah, Malka?" Tojo asked. "What do you want this time?"

"You ever gonna ask Banou about being mates?" Malka teased his friend.

Tojo smirked and tried to keep down a laugh. "Well, at least I didn't rush to find a mate. Like you did with Tama."

Malka flushed while Tama rolled her eyes and opened her mouth to speak. "Don't start, Tojo, really. We all have to grow up."

"Look, Tojo let's go report to Simba," Malka sighed, giving Tama a nuzzle before leaving his his friend. "See you later, Tama."

"Bye." Tama purred watching her mate and Tojo leave.

Minutes later Malka and Tojo found Simba chatting away with Chumvi and Mheetu. Possibly about a new problem had that come up and seconds later Chumvi and Mheetu ran off. The amber eyes of Simba moved to look at the two.

Simba had a slight frown on his face. Maybe from expecting Malka and Tojo on time but the two shrugged and waited as their leader explained the newest problem that was being dealt with by Mheetu and Chumvi. Appearntly the Crocodiles weren't listening to the Hippos warnings.

Malka held back a groan. Didn't they listen? The fish needed to rise in order for the Crocodiles to eat in the Hippos watering hole place. Well, at least Chumvi and Mheetu were on the job.

"I thought Pua knew exactly how it works?" Tojo asked confused. "Why is he acting up so weirdly?"

"Pua's age is catching on, perhaps he just doesn't remember." Malka suggested. "What do you think, Simba?"

Simba held his head high. "I heard he's fighting for the fish because there's enough for his whole float. I just hope Chumvi and Mheetu can solve it while I'm taking care of another problem."

Malka blinked in surprised. Another problem? "There's another one? How many are there?"

"We're hoping it's just the two while Scar and dad are out dealing with the Elephant problem with the Zebras." Simba sighed. "I need you two to head over and get Kovu."

"Why Kovu?" Tojo asked.

"He mentioned a way to solve the problem for the Elephants and the Zebras," Simba explained. "But since his father is dealing with that, he can help me solve the problem with the Cheetahs."

Togo grinned. "On it Simba!" A few seconds later, Tojo took off to find Kovu while Malka stayed with Simba.

"Malka, see if you can head over and help Chumvi and Mheetu," Simba ordered and Malka took off. The wind blew softly but it was enough to blow his mane. "Not like we've dealt with problems before, but it's odd that so many are coming up now."

The golden leader started to walk towards the Cheetah territory, hoping this problem would be minor but knowing them, it really wouldn't. Arriving at the Cheetahs, Simba held his breath sightly as the leader of the Cheetahs was fighting with one of his followers.

He also noticed Kovu coming in the distance and he gave his cousin a confused look. Simba muttered what was going on and Kovu rolled his emerald green eyes.

"Well, they are trying to pick a new leader," Kovu whispered. "I guess it's understandable."

"Yes, but do they really need to fight?" Simba asked.

Kovu sighed. "It's their own way..."

The spotted leader looked over his shoulder and smirked. "Ah! Your majesty!" he gave a bow to Kovu and motioned for his pack to do the same. "It's wonderful to see you! You've grown up."

"Yes, well, I'm here with Simba to solve a problem." Kovu growled. "Now, what's wrong?"

"They believe our pack needs a new leader," The cheetah sighed. "It's stupid, really."

Simba frowned. "Now, hold on." His amber eyes trailed to the head Cheetah's mate, Leta. "Leta, can you explain why they want a new leader?"

Leta shifted. "For all I know, Mikha was doing his job as the leader and the next, they want a new leader."

"Lies!" Another cheetah growled. "You want a new leader just as badly."

Simba growled but Kovu gave him a glare and roared instead of the lion guard leader. All cheetahs looked to the two royals.

"That's enough," Kovu hissed. "Leta, Mikha, and everyone else. Mikha has been doing a fine job leading you all, what's with the suddenly want in a change?"

"Ah, well, it's what the rogue told us."

Simba's attention snapped to the male cheetah. "Rogue? What rogue?"

"He had a large mane and it was the color of...well, your fur." Kovu looked at his fur. Auburn. So the rogue had a large auburn mane. "He was big, but at least the size of Mufasa."

"What about his eyes?" Kovu asked. "What color were they?"

Mikha sighed. "They wouldn't have seen them. I saw them, they were... well, they were brownish-gold. That's all we saw."

Simba frowned. "Don't let this rogue get to you, understand? Mikha is doing a wonderful job."

"As did the both of you with this problem." Kovu and Simba nearly jumped when they heard Scar's voice. "The little problem with the Elephants and Zebras was utterly stupid."

"And it seems they have the source of case." Mufasa added. "The rogue."

Kovu shifted on his paws. "Dad, will he try to break up our Pride?"

"Of the mighty kings, no!" Scar growled. "I believe it might because I sent him away, saying we couldn't let him join."

Mikha blinked and walked over to his friend. "That's nonsense! You knew it would imbalance the Circle of Life!"

The king frowned and began walking back to Pride Rock. "No doubt. Simba, have your guard started patrolling the borders." With that, Scar vanished from sight.

"Dad, will this rogue try to attack?" Simba asked.

"I don't know." Mufasa sighed. "I honestly don't know."

He'll never know what hit him if he's trying to take over the Pride, Kovu thought with a bitter frown. "We should have some of the lionesses patrolling too."

"Whatever works to keep us from harm," Mikha mumbled, turning to his pack. "Come." And they walked away form the royals.

Just what does this guy want? Simba thought. Surely he can understand why Uncle Scar sent him away, saying he would need to look for another Pride to join in. Besides, we have a lot of males. Me, dad, Scar, Kovu, Malka, Tojo, Chumvi, Mheetu, Tor, and Mwanga now. We don't need anymore than we already do...