A/N thank you all for the amazing reviews. Keep them coming please and thank you. Here's ch 10 and as always see ch 1 for disclaimer oh and my OCs Kuda and Eusi, belong to Jason Chandler as he gave me permission to use them.

Ch 10 Healing

The next day Simba and Mufasa returned to Pride Rock. Nala ran up to her mate and his father with a hopeful look on her face. But when she saw that Kiara wasn't with them her face fell. "Giza wouldn't help you?" Nala asked.

"No he agreed to help," Simba informed his mate. "But when we got to the Outlands Kiara wasn't there. But she was there I know she was. But Zira was there and she threatened us if we didn't leave. So we had no choice but to leave. I'm so sorry Nala. I failed not only you but Kiara as well." Simba lowered his head in shame. Nala nuzzled her mate.

"Oh Simba," the creamy coated Queen whispered. "You did your best. Its not your fault."

"I feel like it is," Simba whispered as the tear threatened to come. But just then Kopa came running out of the cave.

"Dad!" the golden Prince cried out, latching onto Simba's front leg. "Grandpa! You're back! I missed you!"

"Aww we missed you too son," Simba said, nuzzling Kopa. Kopa gave Mufasa a nuzzle as well. "How's Kion doing?" Simba asked.

"Why don't you see for yourself," Nala said with a smile. Simba and Mufasa followed Nala inside the cave with Kopa right behind them. Once inside they saw Sarabi holding Kion between her paws. When she saw her son and mate a big smile came across the former Queen's face.

"I'm certainly glad to see you both back," Sarabi said as Simba and Mufasa gave her nuzzles. Then Sarabi noticed Kiara wasn't there. "No luck I see," she said, sounding disappointed.

"None," Simba said with a sigh. "But how's Kion doing?" Simba nuzzled his youngest when he asked this part. Then to his surprise Kion opened his eyes.

"Hi Dad," the light gold Prince said softly.

"Oh Kion I'm so glad you're awake," Simba said, nuzzling Kion once again. "I was so scared we were going to lose you."

"I'm sorry I scared everyone," Kion said softly. "But did you find Kiara?"

"Not yet son," Simba said, the regret clear in his voice.

"But don't you worry Kion we'll find her," Mufasa promised. "I promise you that."

"I know you will Grandpa," Kion said, smiling at his grandfather. Just then Mheetu came onto the scene along with Amura.

"Hey guys," Mheetu said, embracing his father and brother. "I heard you were back."

"Yeah and without Kiara too," Simba said with a frustrated grunt.

"I'm sorry bro," Mheetu said, sympathetically. Just then Tojo and Tama joined the ground, with Vitani and Nia right behind them. Cala walked up to the group with the still injured Nash in her mouth. The rusty brown lioness layed down beside Sarabi and pulled her sleeping son towards her.

"Hope its ok if we join you," Cala said with a smile.

"Of course it is," Nala said with a smile. Just then Nash woke up.

"Is it time for breakfast?" the dark brown cub asked with a yawn.

"Its lunch time sweetie," Cala said with a smile. "But you stay right here while I get you and your sister some food." With that Cala left to get the food while Nala went with her to get some food for Kion and Kopa.

"Hey where's Malka?" Simba asked, looking around for his dark brown friend.

"He's uh not here," Tojo said.

"Well obviously he's not here Tojo," Simba said, rolling his amber eyes. "Why isn't he here though."

"Cause he's a jerk," Mheetu said with a slight growl. "Me and him got into a fight while you and Dad were gone. He's said some really nasty things and Nala kicked him out and told him not to come back until he's ready to be civil."

"What'd you two fight about?" Simba asked. Mheetu opened his mouth to respond but Tojo loudly cleared his voice and nodded towards the cubs, who were looking at the adults with confusion.

"My Daddy doesn't like you King Simba," Nia blurted out.

"Nia!" Tojo scolded, shooting his niece a look.

"But its true Uncle Tojo," Nia said. "Daddy said he blames King Simba for me and Nash getting hurt."

"Yeah Dad," Vitani piped up. "That's why Queen Nala kicked Uncle Malka out. Cause he insulted King Simba and Kiara."

"Is this true Mheetu?" Simba asked, looking at his younger brother.

"Well yeah," Mheetu admitted. "That's exactly what happened."

"And you didn't provoke him at all right?" Tojo said, rolling his dark brown eyes. Mheetu glared at his friend who said, "Oh come on Mheetu admit it: you were pissed at Malka for causing Simba to have a flashback a couple of days ago so when he and I were having a conversion about Usiku you decided to jump all over Malka and piss him off."

"He was upsetting Nala!" Mheetu roared, taking a step towards Tojo, who also had his teeth bared.

"Nala was already upset Mheetu!" Tojo snarled. "But you made it worse not Malka. If you had just kept your damn mouth shut then he wouldn't have blown up like that and Nala wouldn't have kicked him out!"

"Whoa there just calm down you two!" Tama said, getting in between her furious mate and Mheetu. "You two are action like a couple of rabid hyenas and that's going to stop! For Kings Sake you're scaring the cubs!" Tama nodded towards the frightened cubs, who were in the corner, their eyes wide.

"Sorry," Tojo said, taking a deep breath. "But it just makes me so damn mad that my brother got kicked out for something that wasn't completely his fault."

"I'll find him and talk to him," Simba said, trying to ease the tension between his friend and his brother. "I'm sure I can smooth things over. That is if you're willing to do the same Mheetu." Simba looked at his younger brother when he said this part.

"I am if he is," Mheetu declared. "But I think I should come with you Simba. You know show him I'm willing to extend an olive branch."

"Good idea," Simba said. "And I'm sure Malka has calmed down by now. The problem is where did he go?"

"Back home I'm sure," Cala said, coming onto the scene with Nala right behind her. The two lionesses had some meat for their cubs, which they placed on the ground. The cubs ran over and began to eat.

"I'll check by the gorge," Simba said. "And hopefully Malka will listen. That's alright with you Nala right?" Simba looked at his mate when he said this part.

"I told Malka he can come back when he's calmed down," Nala informed her mate. "So its alright with me."

"Alright then lets go Mheetu," Simba said. With that the two lions gave their mates nuzzles and headed towards the gorge, hoping they'd find Malka in a better mood.

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Meanwhile back at the gorge Malka was brooding. The dark brown lion was furious that he had been kicked out while Mheetu had received no punishment at all. "Damn you Mheetu," Malka growled as he paced back and forth. "I'll get you for this." Just then Malka ran into a lion with light brown fur, with a white underbelly, a dark black mane and forest green eyes. "Who are you?!" Malka growled, glaring at the lion.

"Forgive me," the lion said. "My name is Kuda and I was just passing through while on my way back to my home."

"You're a rouge," Malka said, eyeing the lion suspiciously. "So I kind of need to know why you're here."

"Well it would appear that you too are a rouge," Kuda said. "So I really don't have to answer to you."

"But you do have to answer to King Simba," Malka declared. "And it just so happens I'm not a rouge. I'm know King Simba personally."

"Then you have my deepest sympathy," Kuda said. "I've come across King Simba numerous times and he's been nothing but unpleasant. Not only to me but to my cubs as well." This was a lie. Kuda did indeed have cubs but he had chosen to leave them with their mothers.

"You have cubs?" Malka said, his voice high with surprise.

"Yes," Kuda said with a nod. "I have seven in fact. But their with their mothers. I didn't want to risk running into King Simba with my little ones. Who knows what he may do."

"Yeah I know Simba doesn't really take kindly to rogues," Malka said. "But cubs are a different story."

"Well that's of little importance," Kuda said. "I'll be on my way now. Good day." With that Kuda walked away, leaving a confused Malka behind. Once Kuda was a safe distance he darted behind a near by rock where a creamy coated lion with a tan underbelly, a dark brown mane and blue eyes was waiting. "Well that's one task done," Kuda whispered. "Elena said to make sure to find Malka and help turn him against Simba. I think it worked." Kuda nodded towards Malka, whose expression had gone from confusion to anger again.

"Remind me again why I'm doing this," the other lion said with annoyance.

"Because it will benefit you in the long run Eusi," Kuda hissed, glaring at the younger lion. "Elena said that you'd be King when this was all done."

"And that's the soul reason I even agreed to this Kuda!" Eusi hissed back. "I've been kicked around all my life! Its high time I get what I deserve!"

"And remember our plan," Kuda hissed as he and Eusi began to walk back towards the Outlands. "I keep coming around Malka and putting on my usual act then he turns against Simba and helps us take him down."

"Yeah yeah," Eusi growled. "Then once Elena takes me as her King I get rid of her."

"Of course," Kuda said. "After all we can't expect a mere lioness to rule now can we?" With that Kuda and Eusi let out cackles and headed back to the Outlands

A/N well there you are folks ch 10 done. Hope you all liked it and as always please review