Well... here we are. The last chapter... not gonna cry, not gonna cry! :( Oh well... all stories must come to an end, huh?

WriterMonkey0626: Thank you! And yeah, he deserved it.

Jonny2b: Yeah sorry, I saw like one episode of Star Trek and I was like o.O guess that's not my thing (I do like Star Wars though...) I think Scar kept Zazu alive so he can sing that coconut song to him. lol. Or maybe *singsong* It's a small world after allllllll!

Nala32: Bad Scar! Bad kitty! XD And I shall read your new chapter!

Ronnie343: Yes, that was inspired by that. I tried to make it a little different, especially with the dialect, but it was kind of hard. I'm happy with the way it came out though... And I will start my new Nemo story when I catch up on my other stories! Can't wait to read more from you! XD

d6410: Thank you! And you mean more Lion King stories? or more stories in general? If I have any ideas for a lion King story, I'll write it, but first I must catch up on some of my other stories!

Poppy927: I would've tazered Scar if he came near me! Grrr... and I just saw Vampire Diaries! Great episode again, poor Jeremy though... eh, I never liked him with Bonnie anyway. No chemistry whatsoever (my opinion).

Royal Lioness: Uh... sorry I think rape is a disgusting and wrong thing, so that's not something I write about. But hopefully this ending will suffice! Thanks for reading!

This is the last time that I'll be doing shout outs on this story... :( Okay... don't cry again.

Disclaimer: I don't own the Lion King. (last time for that too...)

Nala kept running and never looked back to Pride Rock. What is this world coming to? How dare Scar think that she'd ever be with him! All she wanted to do now was to get back to her pride. Back to the ones that love her and kept her safe.

But how long would that last? Would Scar keep to his word, and not stop until she was his? What a disgusting thought.

Upon reaching where the pride were relaxing and napping, Nala went to find Sarabi. She's always felt like a second mother to Nala. She felt like she could tell her anything and get the good advice and support she needed. And after her mother's death she's looked to Sarabi for help and had received it.

Nala finally found Sarabi taking a small rest and licking her fur.

Sarabi paused to look up at Nala, and judging by the look on her face something was not right.

"Nala what's wrong? You looked like you've been crying."

Nala sat down beside Sarabi and bowed her head, "Scar… he called me into his cave today. He… came unto me and wanted me to be his queen."

Sarabi's eyes filled with worry, "Oh, Nala are you alright? He didn't hurt you, did he?"

"No, actually I hurt him."

"You hurt him? What did you do?"

Nala's emotions started to take over, "He cornered me, Sarabi! I didn't know what to do. Nobody would've heard me yell for help. He made me fear for my life and I did the only thing that popped into my mind."

"And what was that?" Sarabi asked softly,

"I… I scratched him with my claws across his face."

"Good."

Nala raised her head up, "Good? How is this good?"

"You should never EVER let anyone take advantage of you or force you to do anything that you know is wrong. Scar had no right trying to force you into saying yes to his absurd proposal. You did the right thing protecting yourself and getting out of there."

"You don't understand, Sarabi. He's going to stop at nothing until I'm his. You know what that means don't you? He's going to hurt and kill anyone that stops him from getting his way. I've doomed us all… I feel so lost."

Sarabi sighed and nudged Nala; "You've done nothing wrong my dear. It is Scar that has done the wrong… that is still doing wrong. If anything, he's doomed us all… Nala, do you remember what your mother told you before she died?"

Nala sniffed, "Yes I do…"

"What did you promise her?"

"I… I promised her that I'd leave… and get some help… and that I'd be safe."

"That's right, Nala and I believe that you're no longer safe in the Pride Lands."

"What are you saying?"

"That it's time to fulfill your late mothers wish. It's time for you to leave."

Nala's eyes widened, "No… no Sarabi please… don't make me leave. You're my family; you're all I got! And I just… I can't…"

"Nala sweetie, please calm down. You have to trust your mother's choice, and as someone you look up to I am telling you that it is the wisest choice right now. Scar is getting old, he cannot live forever and he doesn't have anyone to take his place when he dies. You must go someplace safe, and bring back some help."

"But… what will Scar do when he finds out I left? He'll surely blame you and all the other lionesses."

"If he chooses to do so… then so be it. We all have faith in you, Nala, you can do this."

Nala sighed deeply and thought for a moment. If she were a young cub she would've jumped at the chance of leaving and going on an adventure. But now with everything the way it is, she hesitates leaving her family behind.

But Sarabi is wise, she has seen a lot of years and Sarafina always knew what was best for her daughter. Maybe it was time to go. Even if that meant Nala's tale in the Pride Lands must be put on hold for a while.

Yes, it was time…

Nala sighed again, "I will go… I will go and fulfill what my mother has asked of me."

Sarabi smiled, "And I will walk with you, until you must continue on alone."

After bidding goodbye to every one of her friends, both Nala and Sarabi started running off into the Pride Lands. The other lionesses were to keep watch and make sure Scar or the hyenas didn't follow. There was no room for mistakes at this time.

As the two lionesses ran, a faint sound came from the Pride Lands.

"Fatshe leso…"

The sound seemed to be coming from across the dying land.

"Fatshe leso"

It seemed like even the land was crying out for help. And it was up to Nala to do so. She wouldn't stop until Scar met is fate and the Pride Lands were restored to their natural beauty.

Suddenly an image popped into Nala's mind. But not just any image, it was the most wonderful image. It was the Pride Lands; only instead of being lifeless and dead it was beautiful again. All the animals were back, the watering hole was clear and lionesses were running free. But that's not the only interesting thing. There was a young golden cub running right towards her. Seeing the cub coming, Nala smiled,

"Simba!"

Simba started laughing, "Hey Nala! Let's go play!"

The sight was like no other. The two cubs played and rolled around in the tall grass and as usual Nala pinned Simba down on the ground.

Simba laughed again, "I still can't believe you can pin me!"

"Ha ha!" Nala laughed back, "You'd better believe it!"

Both cubs leaned into each other and were in the process of licking w=each other's faces…

"Nala! Nala!"

A voice invaded Nala's mind, clearing out that amazing picture in her head.

"Nala sweetie, are you alright?"

Nala blinked a couple of times and found herself back in the dead Pride Lands, now fully grown.

"I'm sorry Sarabi… did you say something?" Nala asked,

"I was a little worried about you. You had this dazed look on your face for about fifteen minutes now."

"Oh… sorry, I was just thinking."

"Well… we're here."

Nala stopped and looked around. Right ahead of them was a small stream and what looked like a jungle in the distance.

Sarabi nodded towards it, "That place is beyond the borders of the Pride Lands. Scar will never be able to find you there."

"And you think that I'll be able to find help in there?" Nala asked,

"I don't know, Nala, I really don't know. Bu you'll be safe from the eyes that want to bring harm unto you…"

Nala looked over and saw Sarabi's eyes watering up. She nudged her head against Sarabi's shoulder,

"Is everything alright?"

Sarabi sighed, "Yes… I just can't get the thought out of my head…"

"What thought is that?"

"Nala, I've always thought of you as my daughter. And I looked forward to the day that you and Simba would one day rule the Pride Lands."

Nala winced at her words. She hasn't heard Sarabi mention her late sons name for about a year now.

"You would've been great," Sarabi, continued, "you would've made a great queen. And the fact that Simba thought so highly of you would've made it even better." Sarabi paused and looked over at Nala, "Whether you were too young to understand or not I hope that you know this. My son loved you very much."

Nala nodded, "Yes I know… and I loved him as well… and I would have been honored to be his queen."

Sarabi smiled and nudged Nala slightly, "Now, there isn't much time. You need to go and fulfill your late mother's request. Be safe and be smart."

"Thank you so much, Sarabi. You've done so much for my mother and I, and I am eternally grateful."

After once last affectionate nudge, Nala started heading towards the jungle.

She looked back once more at, what used to be, the Pride Lands. She made a silent promise to herself. That if she was able to return home, that things would get better. She would not let Sarabi down. She will fight until the end. That is what her mother would've wanted. But it's not just for her sake, her mothers or the lionesses… but also for the late Mufasa and Simba.

Nala sighed and looked around her, "Well mom… I'm doing it. I'm leaving… just like you wanted."

Taking once last look around she held back a quiet sob, "Oh mom… why'd you have to go and leave me?"

*THE END* (well... for now... until she finds Simba and goes back with hm.)

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