A/N: thingsareweird: you shouldn't hate Kali and Kopa. Or Simba for that matter. Simba told Nala that Kovu told him he thought Kiara was watching the boys drown not that he thought so. And Kovu and Simba didn't know Kiara was knocked out so to Kovu it could have looked that way. As for Kali and Kopa keep in mind that they are only three month old cubs which in human years is about 4 or 5 years old. A four year old wouldn't think about that. And to them it did feel like Kiara threw them because they had no idea Hera clawed Kiara's leg causing her to throw them into the water or that Kiara was knocked out. They just thought she wasn't helping them when they were drowning and that also made them think Kiara threw them into the water on purpose. But as for Kovu believing Kiara you'll just have to read and find out. Thanks for reviewing.

Cody The Pikachu: yeah poor Kiara is really gonna have it rough. But as for why Kali and Kopa said she threw them into the water in their minds that's what happened. Like I said before they didn't know Hera clawed Kiara's leg causing her to fall and thus throwing them in the process. They also didn't know Kiara had hit her head and was knocked out and in their panicked state they thought she was watching them drown. So from their point of view what they told Simba and Nala was the truth. Anyways hope that answers your questions. Thanks for reviewing.

Teddi 8347: sadly in these situations the whole story is seldom heard. People tend not to care what happened before an accident they just care what happened during the accident. This is the case here sad to say. But you're right if Simba and Nala heard the whole story they would figure Hera and Cala out. But sadly that won't be the case. Anyways thanks for reviewing.

pirate 22: Kiara isn't aware that Hera and Cala are behind Kali and Kopa's accident so she can't really tell her parents they did it. But Simba and Nala won't figure Cala and Hera out just yet. Thanks for reviewing.

WTF123: I'm glad you're enjoying it so far. But to answer your question when Hera swiped Kiara's leg this caused Kiara to fall and when she did not only did she throw Kali and Kopa into the water but she also hit her head on the ground which knocked her out. But yeah poor Kiara is in for a rough time sadly. Thanks for reviewing.

OUATLoverTLKFan: like I said before Kali and Kopa said Kiara threw them into the water because they really think she did. But yeah misunderstandings are the cause of a lot of problems in families sad to say. Anyways thank for reviewing.

ThatTexasKid: I'm glad you like what I've done so far. Yeah poor Kiara she really is getting the shit end of the stick. But as for how Simba, Nala and Kovu will react that will come in this chapter. But I'm confused a little. Do you want Kiara to go crazy? Cause I kind of got that impression from the last sentence in your review. Anyways thanks for the review.

Keep Calm and Join Team Loki: yeah the whole situation is quite the hot mess so to speak. But as for rather it'll get better you'll just have to wait and see my friend. Thanks for reviewing.

Here's ch 10 for ya and as usual see ch 1 for disclaimer. Enjoy.

Ch 10 Conflicting thoughts

While Simba and Nala were checking on their sons Kovu decided to take this opportunity to have a little talk with his mate. "Kiara can I talk to you for a sec?"

"Sure Kovu," the Princess replied walking over to him. "What's up?"

"Kiara," Kovu began going back to the question he had asked her at the river. "When Kali and Kopa fell into the water why didn't you jump in after them?"

"Kovu I told you already I was unconscious," Kiara said with annoyance. "Why are you giving me the 3rd degree on this?"

"Because," Kovu said slowly, "I saw you up there. You were very much conscious. And you were just watching your little brothers drown. I know you were."

"Kovu that's redeclious," Kiara declared defensive. "Why on Earth would you say such a hurtful thing to me?"

"I know what I saw," Kovu stated bluntly.

"You saw wrong," Kiara said defensively. "Besides why would I do such a thing."

"Maybe because you're jealous," Kovu said. "Your Dad has been spending an awful lot of time with Kali and Kopa lately and none with you. Maybe you resent them for that."

"No!" Kiara cried shocked that her mate would say such a thing to her. "I would never hurt my brothers! I.." She stopped as her parents emerged from the cave."Mom, Daddy how's Kali and Kopa?" Kiara asked generally concerned.

"Sleeping peacefully," Nala said not looking at her daughter.

"That's good," Kiara answered with a sigh.

"Yes it is. But they told us something interesting before they went to sleep," Simba said deciding to get right to the matter at hand. "Kiara we need to talk."

"What about?" Kaira asked.

"Your brothers told us that you thew them into the water is that true?'" Simba asked getting right to the point.

"They told you that?" Kiara asked shocked that her brothers would think that.

"Yes they did and we want to know if it's true?" Nala asked her blue eyes burning right into her daughter's amber ones.

"Mom, Dad how could you think I could do something like that. I love my brothers I would never hurt them," Kiara said looking from one parent to the other.

"Then it's not true?" Nala asked still staring at her daughter trying to read her face.

"Of course it's not true. You believe me don't you?" Kiara asked being on the verge of tears.

"Of course we..." Nala began.

"Wait!" Cala cried out suddenly causing everyone to look at her. The four month old cub swallowed then looked at Asha, who nodded her head. "I have something to say," Cala declared boldly.

"What is it Cala?" Simba asked looking at the golden brown cub.

"Me and Hera were there when Kali and Kopa went into the water," Cala reminded the group. "And I feel I have to tell the truth here."

"And what truth is that?" Simba asked.

"I saw Kiara throw Kali into the water," Cala lied. This earned mummers and gasps from the crowd.

"No!" Kiara shouted. "She's lying! Hera you were there too! Please tell them the truth!"

"I'm sorry Kiara," Hera said acting like she was afraid of the Princess. "But I have to back my sister up here. You threw Kali and Kopa into the water. I saw you do it too. Then you didn't even help them when they cried for help. I only wish I knew how to swim otherwise I would have helped him." Hera forced herself to produce tears and she and Cala snuggled into Asha's front leg while their mother "comforted" them.

"I knew something wasn't right," Kovu said shaking his head in disbelief.

"Kovu it isn't true!" Kiara cried out. The she looked at her parents her amber eyes pleading. "Mom Daddy you don't believe them do you?

"Why would Cala and Hera make up such a thing?" Nala asked.

"They wouldn't," Simba said sadly. "I think the girls are telling the truth."

"Daddy!" Kiara exclaimed, shocked that her father didn't believe her.

"Oh Simba it just can't be true," Nala said shaking her head.

"Nala, Kali and Kopa wouldn't lie and they said that Kiara threw them. Why would they say that if it wasn't true?" Simba asked. "And why would Cala and Hera lie too?" Nala opened her mouth to respond but no words came out.

"Yes why Kiara?" Kovu asked looking at his mate his green eyes burning into her amber ones. "Are you really that jealous?"

"Because she.." Kiara began. "Well for one thing they could have been..." She couldn't think of a reason fast enough. Then all of a sudden Kiara blurted out without even thinking, "Ok its true I was jealous of Kali and Kopa and how much time they and Daddy were spending together. But I would never hurt them. I love them." Please you have to believe me!"

"So you never thought about hurting them?" Simba asked.

"Well.." Kiara began. "There were sometimes I thought about how nice it would be not to have them around. But.."

"But it was your idea to go to the river wasn't it?" Simba asked. "Even though you knew Kali and Kopa didn't know how to swim."

"Well yes," Kiara admitted. "But.."

"Enough!" Simba shouted. "I've heard enough! I know what I must do."

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As Simba was about to make his decision the whole pride had apparently heard and now were staring at their Princess with looks of both hatred and surprise on their faces. Both Nala and Kovu were too shocked to speak. This was not the Kiara they knew and loved. The Kiara they knew was a kind, caring lioness who would never hurt a fly. How can she be this same lioness that had attempted to murder her own brothers? It was Simba however who found his voice first and he said with a low growl, "Kiara how could you do something like that?" The King was furious and getting angrier by the minute. Simba continued shouting at his daughter, "They're just cubs! How could you try to hurt your little brothers like that?" As he said this last part the King found himself without even thinking, baring his teeth and growling at his daughter along with the rest of his pride all of whom were glaring furiously at the Princess who was looking at them with disdain.

"Daddy I would never," Kiara began.

"Enough!" Simba exclaimed furious with the whole situation. "Enough of your lies Kiara!"

"Daddy I'm not lying!" Kiara protested.

"Kiara you could just make things easier on yourself and just admit what you did," Kovu said.

"Please Kiara," Nala pleaded. "Just come clean. If you do then maybe we can to some forgiving and healing.

"But I'm not sorry!" Kiara shouted.

"So you admit it then?" Simba asked, shocked at what he just heard.

"Sounds like a confession to me," Vitani said.

"That's not.." Kiara began. But then she shut her mouth realizing that no matter what she said it would be taken the wrong way.

"I can't believe this!" Kovu exclaimed. "This is so unlike you Kiara!"

"Why bother reasoning with a crazy lion," one of the lionesses shouted.

"She'll never listen to reason," another said. "Just like Scar and Zira never did."

"Banish her before she finishes what she started," a third called out. This caused all the lioness to shout, "Yeah banish her! She'll strike again! Banish her!" as they were shouting this they began to advance on the Princess with their teeth bared and claws unsheathed, causing her to back away in fear. "How can this be happening?" Kiara thought. "How can they all turn on me?

"Everyone calm down!" Kovu shouted stepping in front of his mate in order to protect her. "This mob scene isn't going to solve anything!"

"Are you defending her Kovu?" Vitani asked her brother shocked.

"Against an angry mob you bet I am! I love her and I'm not going to let her get hurt!" Kovu shouted. "Look I'm not defending what she did by any means but ripping her to shreds isn't going to help matters. Kiara needs our help not our threats," Kovu said, pleadingly. Then he turned to his in laws saying, "Simba, Nala help me out here after all she's your daughter you agree with me don't you?"

"Why would they agree?" Tama shouted angrily. "She nearly killed their sons. I just that the Kings above the my little ones got out of there before that psycho could hurt them too."

"Yes I agree," Asha chimed in. "I'm surprised Hera and Cala weren't hurt. After all they were witnesses. I'm just thankful they weren't." This caused another uproar to break out amongst the lionesses who began to shout," Banish her!" again and again causing Asha to smile to herself. This was going even better than she could have hoped for. The Pride was turning on Kiara just like Bosi said they would. Kiara backed up as her Pride went in out for blood.

A/N well there you have it folks. Ch 10 complete. Did you enjoy it? Let me know in a review please.