A/N:Yeah it's a matter of time, CSIMentalistTLK lover. But at least they won't have to eat bugs. I'm really glad you liked it.

Twists of Fates

As the girls were approaching the entrence of the cave they heard a loud commotion coming from inside. Being careful not to be seen the female cubs listened to what was being said.

"Scar if you come near my son I sware I'll rip your head off," Amani roared her teeth bared standing in front of Chumvi who was shaking from fear.

"Now Amani don't be a fool," Scar said his eyes gleaming. "You really think you stand a chance against my friends here?" Scar pointed to the large group of hyenas who were gathered around him.

"I'll fight to the death for my son," Amani snarled her red eyes filled with fury.

"As will I Scar," Kavela hissed standing in front of Malka whose blue eyes were wide with terror. "And I simply cannot believe you are doing this to me after all the years of friendship we've had."

"Kavela I must do what I feel is best for my son," Scar replied his voice monotone.

"How is killing innocent cubs best for your son?" Sarabi spat out. Completely disgusted by the brown may be apart of Scar's pride but no mother should lose their sons.

"They are male cubs Sarabi," Scar pointed out. "And they may be only seven months old now but they will eventually grow up and they could try and take the throne away from Mheetu. I will not take that risk."

"Please Scar there must be another way," Kavela pleaded her voice breaking.

"Murder isn't always the ansewer you know. And don't forget I know just what you know about murdering people." Sarabi snarled her orange eyes blazing

Scar paused and realized what Sarabi was referring too. This got the brown lion thinking. Afetr a minute an idea popped into the King's head. "Ah yes there is another way," Scar said. "If Malka and Chumvi leave Priderock at once and never return I will spare their lives."

"But Scar if they leave now they are as good as dead," Kavela shouted. "Two seven month old cubs cannot survive on their own."

"That's not my problem," Scar snapped coldly. "Those are the options. Take them or leave them."

Kavela opened her mouth to speak but before she could get a word out Zira whispered to her friend, "I know a place where they'll be safe Kavela."

Kavela looked over at the pale tan lioness and nodded. Amani saw the exchange between the two lionesses and she knew her son would be safe so the brown lioness said, "I guess we have no choice."

Amani looked at her son who was looking back at her confusion in his red eyes and she knew what she had to do. Amani looked up at Scar and said, "At least allow me to go with my son."

"No," Scar said coldly. "If you or Kavela try to go with your sons then that will be an act of tresion punishable by death."

"You can't be serious," Kavela growled her grey eyes flashing with fury.

"Deadly serious," Scar hissed evily. "Zira you will escort the cubs to the border of the Pridelands. Kavela and Amani will say their goodbyes here."

Sarabi shook her head in disgust before sitting with Mufasa and watched the heartfelt goodbye.

"But Mom I don't want to go," Chumvi sobbed burying his face in his mother's fur.

"I'm sorry Chumvi," Amani said tearfully nuzzling her son. "You must go. I cannot allow you to stay here and be killed. Oh how I'll miss you my precious boy. I love you so very much. Please know that."

"I know Mom," Chumvi sniffled wiping his eyes. "I love you too." The little brown cub looked over at Malka who was saying his goodbyes to his mother.

"I love you so much Malka," Kavela was saying the tears pouring out of her eyes."Please don't make me go Mom," Malka sobbed nuzzling his mother.

"I'm so sorry my love," Kavela sobbed. "But if you stay you'll die. This is the last thing in the world I want but it has to be done."

"I know," Malka sniffled wiping his eyes with his paw. "It still sucks though." Malka looked over at Scar when he said this part. Then the pale golden cub nuzzled his mother again. "Goodbye Mom. I love you."

"Goodbye my sweet Malka," Kavela choked out as she watched her only cub walk out of the cave with Chumvi and Zira.

Sarabi seen Amani head over to Kavela and she followed her. The three lionesses held each other close comforting each other. Mufasa looked on with a sad expression as the scene before him pulled on his heartstrings.

Scar walked up to the trio and said coldly, "Enough you three. You have a hunting party to lead. Now get to it."

Sarabi, Amani and Kavela glared at the King who walked away from them without another word.

Sarafina approached the three lionesses, "I'm truly sorry about all of this."

"How could you allow this to happen Sarafina," Kavela hissed glaring at the Queen. "You know very well that two seven month cubs cannot possiably survive on their own."

"Kavela I wish things could have been different," Sarafina said meaning it. "But I agree with my mate. Malka and Chumvi could not be allowed to stay. They could have posed a threat to Mheetu. We both did what was best for our son."

"And what about your daughter?" Sarabi spat out. Even though they had a part in her sons death they shouldn't be knocked off like this. "What about their feelings Sarafina?"

"What are you talking about Sarabi?" Sarafina asked in annoyance.

"Malka and Chumvi were two of her best friends," Sarabi pointed out. "Did you ever stop to think about what this might do to them?"

"Don't you dare leture me on my daughters Sarabi?" Sarafina growled. "And watch your tone with me. Need I remind you that I'm Queen around here?"

"Forgive me my Queen," Sarabi said the sarcasim dripping "I'll be sure to watch my tone next time."

With that the dark beige lioness and Amani stormed out leaving Kavela and Sarafina alone. Kavela began to walk away as well when Sarafina tried to stop her.

"Kavela please.."

"Don't talk to me Sarafina," Kavela said still glaring at the Queen. "Ever again. Because of you and your mate I've lost my only child. I never want to speak to you again. We are no longer friends. Good day Your Highness."

With that the pale lioness left to join the hunting party leaving a devastated Sarafina behind in her dust.

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As they trio was nearing the Prideland border Zira said to the boys, "Now listen closely you two," the pale tan lioness said her voice low. "I want you two to go across the desert. There's a jungle on the other side that has plently of fresh water and food. You'll be safe there."

"Thank you Zira," Malka said with a smile.

"Yeah thanks," Chumvi said. "But why are you helping us?"

"Because I'm a mother myself," Zira said smiling at the two cubs. "And your mothers are good friends of mine and would do the same for me if it was my Vitani in the same position. Now no more talking. Go and be careful."

With that Malka and Chumvi were off heading towards a much brighter future.

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As Zira was walking back to Priderock she was met by Kesi, Nala, Kula, and Vitani.

As soon as she saw her mother Vitani ran up to meet her. "Mom where are Malka and Chumvi? Are they safe?" Vitani's light green eyes were filled with concern as she was speaking.

"Don't you worry my dear," Zira said nuzzling her daughter. "Your friends are just fine. I sent them to the safe place. They will be perfectly safe there."

"The safe place?" Kula said confusion in her voice.

"Yeah she means the jungle," Vitani said.

Nala let out a gasp and her green eyes went wide with surprise. Vitani noticed this and truned to her friend. "What's wrong Nala?" she asked concerned for her friend.

"The jungle?" Nala whispered.

Kesi, Kula and Vitani just stared at their friend and sister the three of them clearly confused.

Then Nala blurted out without even thinking, "That's where Simba is."

A/N:Well that went well. Now Nala's in for a whole lot of questions.