A/N First I came up with a cub for Scar, and just said that her mother (not Zira) was dead. Then I wondered how Scar would react in a zoo. Over time, it changed to a sanctuary (actually, just an enclosed area in Africa that is miles in width and length) Then this story was born.

This is actually the first in three stories, forming one series: The King of the Sanctuary. I do not own any Lion King characters; only my own.

kate: Ding-ding, correct! XD

J. Merridew: Really? Thank you very much :) It sucks when fanfics you like get deleted :( But I'm glad you like this one :)

Reldor: Yep, no good can come out of that simple jealous stare...

Chapter 10

A few weeks after, Rose and Scar were laying by the pond; he was laying on his stomach with his forelegs stretched out, and Rose was laying on her side, with her head on Scar's forelegs. They laid in silence, just enjoying the slight breeze in the warm savannah, and each other's presence; but they didn't know about the latter in the opposite's case. Meaning Scar didn't know that Rose was in love with him, and vise versa.

Should I tell him? Rose wondered. What would he think? I'm quite younger than him. But I'm still an adult though. What will he say? Will he think I'm a desperate lioness? He wouldn't though...would he?

At the same time, Scar was pondering on a similar situation. I have to tell her. But where do I start? Will she even accept me? She's so young; young enough to be my own kin. Yet she's so understanding...and caring...so beautiful... He blinked in surprise. Since when have I cared about any of those qualities? And anyway, she deserves someone better. We don't belong together. When he looked in the pond at his and Rose's reflection, at him laying on his front with her head on his forelegs, it somehow looked...right.

He then noticed that Rose looked as though she was in deep thought as well. "Something the matter?" He asked.

"Oh, just thinking." She answered, snuggling against his mane. "But it's nothing important."

Nodding, Scar laid his chin on her neck, lazily closing his eyes. He didn't notice Rose's cheeks heat up as she smiled and closed her eyes as well.

Later, Scar found Kafil talking with Mildred and Matilda. "Kafil, may I speak with you?" Scar asked.

"Of course." Kafil nodded, standing. "Excuse me, girls."

The Twins nodded. Scar and Kafil walked side by side through the camp. "What's on your mind?"

"Well...Rose told me when you first met Savannah, you were crazy about her." Scar started.

"Who told her that?" Kafil snapped jokingly. "But seriously, yes, that's true." He slowly raised an eyebrow. "Why?"

Scar chuckled as the two lions sat down. "I have no intentions on stealing her, I assure you." He looked to the side. "I have my eye on another lioness."

Kafil followed his line of vision and saw Rose. "Ah, ok." He nodded.

"I wanted to ask you on how you know Savannah was 'the one'. I may have a mate already, but it's different with Rose."

"I see. Well, first off, how did you feel around your previous mate?"

"The same as how I feel with any other lioness, I suppose."

"And Rose?"

Scar thought about this before slowly answering, "I notice her, and she looks as though she is in a different light. I notice her eyes, her fur color, her smile; everything. And I can't help but stare." As he said this, he stared at Rose, not realizing his smile. A tap on his shoulder brought him back to Earth. He shook his head sharply. "But what has this to do with our subject?"

"Well, if you act the same around a lioness as you would anyone else, it would mean you aren't interested; like how I am with Rose. But if you notice the little details of a lioness, it would mean you are interested in her. Do you experience any special feelings around Rose? Do you feel any different?"

Scar nodded at this. "Yes. Especially with that Devil around. I know Rose dislikes him, but I feel as though she should belong to me, and me only."

"I felt that way with Savannah as well." Kafil said. "Well, Scar, all I can really say is when I met Savannah, I just somehow knew she was the one. Nothing tells you; you just know." He stood up. "And if you're smart, you'll tell Rose how you feel about her."

"And if she declines?"

"I doubt she will. Unlike you, we've all seen how she looks at you." With a wink, Kafil trotted away.

Raising one eyebrow, Scar looked back at Rose out of the corner of his eye. Even though she was talking with Minerva, with the cubs playing around her, she would sometimes glance at him. Her face would change as well; her eyes lit up, and her smile was bigger.

"Got your eye on Rose, hm?" A semi-deep voice sneered.

Rolling his eyes, Scar answered, "What is it to you, Devil?" He already knew the answer.

"Well, a little birdie told me that you told her of your past. But have you told her your whole past?"

Scar's eyes widened slightly. How could he possibly know about the crimes he did in his past?

Devil answered his thoughts though, "Everyone always leaves bits and pieces out of their past lives. Females want the whole truth though." He smirked at Scar's pondering face. "Think about it, Scar. She deserves it."

With another glance at Rose, Scar answered, "Perhaps I'll think on it."

"Better hurry; you have one week."

A/N Scar and Rose are finally realizing their feelings :D But what does Devil mean by Scar having only a week to tell Rose the truth? I left this in a cliffhanger on purpose. Mean aren't I? XD