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.

Anonymous: (I'm just going to assume both are the same person XD) Thanks, I'm glad you like this. And the answer is "a secret", but I cheated and looked up the answer ^^; I guess riddles just aren't my thing.

kate: I take it you like this then? XD

J. Merridew: I'm glad you love this :) Hope you like this chapter.

Chapter 11

Scar raised one eyebrow incredulously. "Excuse me?"

"You heard me." Devil answered. "Within a week, if she does not accept you, Rose will be mine; no matter what." Devil turned around; with a flick of his tail and a smirk, he disappeared over the hills, leaving a very confused Scar.

Scar thought about what Devil had said for the next few days. He didn't care about how the red lion knew about him and Rose exchanging histories; how he had an inkling about his past as a Pridelander was what Scar wanted to know. Perhaps he only assumed. His scary profile and scar would definitely pass him off as someone dangerous.

He also thought about the last thing Devil had said to him: Within a week, if she does not accept you, Rose will be mine; no matter what. As he had lived here for a little over two and a half months, Scar knew how crazy Devil was about Rose. But he couldn't force her to be his mate; he would, but he couldn't...could he?

"I don't care whether he would or couldn't, Rose is mine and mine only." He shook his head at this last statement. "You're laying claim to a female before she becomes your mate? You don't even know if she will accept you."

Swiveling his sharp ears around, Scar could hear humming from the bushes. Raising an eyebrow in confusion, he followed the sound. To his surprise, it was Rose. She was laying on her front, staring ahead with dreamy eyes. Then she started singing,

(Sparks Fly by Taylor Swift)X

Scar knew it wasn't polite to eavesdrop, but he was never one for rules such as that. He lay down in the bushes and watched and listened to Rose sing. She wasn't that bad. He felt his smile slowly grow as he listened. He hadn't heard any other lioness sing other than his own mother, but Rose was just as good.

At his name, Scar's ears perked up. She was singing about him? Than Kafil was right; she was in love with him.

Now Rose was singing softly, but was still audible. Then her voice rose.

XX

As she finished, Scar backed out of the bushes and walked away. For once, Devil was right: Rose deserved the truth. "Tomorrow, I'll tell you everything I left out." He whispered.

The only problem was, what would she think?

A/N Devil is a crazy lion, isn't he?

I just had to add the song ^^ It's "Sparks Fly" by Taylor Swift.

The next chapter is Scar telling Rose the truth 0.0 How will she react though?