Sandra stood beside Kyoya toward the front of the pride. Kovu, Kiara, Simba, and Nala were in front of them. Everyone was staring off into the horizon, waiting for the expected enemy that was approaching. Sandra could see her friends amongst the rest of the pride. Tsubasa stood with his pelt brushing Alex's. Dashan was whispering something into Rydel's ear while Julian comforted a concerned Erica. Samara and Toby shared a determined look. Masemune and Zeo stayed close to them. Leonora's gaze was glued to the horizon, fear mixed with determination. Gingka, Madoka and Kenta stood together, looking as if they planned on fighting together throughout the whole battle. Yu stayed close to Tsubasa. For once, his excited look was gone to be replaced by one of pure terror.

Suddenly, Sandra caught a glimpse of movement and her eyes widened. It was the Vashon and his army. Flanking him were Ryuga and Nile, closely followed by Hikaru, Benkei and Emma. Emma met Sandra's gaze with her own sad green eyes. Sandra felt bad for her. She doesn't know what to do.

Vashon and his army halted and he glared daggers at Kovu. "Ready to give up yet, traitors?"

Kovu returned Vashon's look, but his was more calm and controlled. "We shouldn't even be fighting in the first place. Scar and Mufasa's feud died with Zira. We should both just walk away now and live our lives in peace."

"You expect me to just walk away?" Vashon asked in shock. "You must be joking! My father's legacy lives on as long as I'm here to see it through. Nobody can stop me! Not even you, Kovu!"

Kovu nodded. "So be it. You've made your choice. I gave you the opportunity to save your pride, but you have chosen to fight and shed innocent lions' blood. Some of your allies are probably ashamed of you."

Vashon burst out laughing. "Ashamed of me?" he echoed. "They believe the same thing I do!" His pride roared in agreement but one voice rose above the others.

"No! I don't!"

Sandra stared in shock as Nile padded forward until he was standing right in front of Kovu, facing Vashon.

Vashon bared his teeth. "What are you doing Nile? Get back here! You're king demands it!"

"No!" Nile spat.

"No?" Vashon gritted his teeth as his anger grew.

"I will not fight with a crazy lion who believes in a silly war that should've ended years ago!" Nile growled. "You're no king! You never were! And neither was Scar!"

"You little traitor!" Vashon growled. "Fine! Go die with the rest of them!"

"If I am to die, I will be fighting on the side of King Kovu, and..." Nile glanced over his shoulder at Leonora before continuing, "...my beloved Leonora." He padded over to her side.

Oh Nile..." Leonora breathed before nuzzling him.

"Any other traitors want to go join the losers?" Vashon shouted, his glare daring anybody to step forward.

There was no movement for a moment, but finally Benkei stepped forward and stood beside Kyoya. "I am not loyal to you. I follow Kyoya, and Kyoya alone."

"Go ahead and fight with my pathetic excuse for a brother. See if I care! That won't stop me from achieving victory!" Vashon snarled.

Kyoya growled beside Sandra but he remained silent. Sandra pressed up against him, comfortingly. He nuzzled her.

Vashon then whirled around to face his pride. "Attack!" They all surged forward.

Kovu glanced at his pride before letting our a mighty roar and the battle broke out. Sandra tried to stay beside Kyoya but almost immediately she was separated by the lionesses that crashed into them. Sandra snarled and swiped at any enemy that came near while also keeping an eye out for her friends, family, or Kyoya.

Suddenly, Ryuga appeared and barreled into Sandra. She managed to maintain her footing, but Ryuga wasn't done with her yet. "You're dead, princess!" He leaped forward. Sandra sidestepped and swiped at his side. This hardly seemed to faze Ryuga as he quickly turned and tackled Sandra to the ground. "Say hi to Mufasa for me!"

"No!" A lioness suddenly charged forward and knocked Ryuga off of Sandra. Sandra looked up in surprise.

"Emma!"

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