A/N:Thank you all for the review and the alerts. I really am appreciative of them. Here's ch 11 for ya and as usual see ch 1 for disclaimer. Enjoy.

Ch 11 A Surprising Development

"The Hell you are!" Sarabi snarled, baring her teeth at Scar. "There is no way that I'm giving my son to the two of you!"

"Oh but you don't have a choice my dear," Scar said with a grin. "You see my dear you forget that as King I have the same abilities that any other King would have. And that includes being able to get rid of all the male cubs in the Pride. And that would include Simba."

"You wouldn't dare!" Sarabi snarled, glaring at Scar.

"I don't want to my dear," Scar said with another grin. "That's why I'm proposing this idea. That way not only will Simba be able to stay but Tojo and Malka will be able to stay as well."

"I don't believe you!" Sarabi snarled. "I'm going to ask Rafiki to find out rather or not you're lying."

"Why would I lie about this?" Scar asked, trying to sound convincing.

"Just to hurt me," Sarabi said, still glaring at Scar. "And I don't believe that you have the authority to banish all males cubs. You're just temporary King after all. But Rafiki will tell me the truth." With that Sarabi turned to leave.

"You're not going anywhere," Zira said, stepping in front of Sarabi.

"Why?" Sarabi asked, giving Zira the same glare she gave Scar. "Afraid I'll find out the truth Zira? I already know quite a bit of the truth."

"What are you talking about Sarabi?" Zira asked with annoyance.

"I know you tried to kill Mufasa by suffocating him," Sarabi informed the tan coated lioness. "And I just bet that Scar had something to do with luring Simba and Mufasa into the gorge. I'm willing to bet he caused the stampede."

"Oh really?" Scar said, standing in front of Sarabi next to Zira. "And where's your proof Sarabi? I trust you have some for you to be able to make such atrocious accusations against my Queen and I."

"I don't have proof yet Scar," Sarabi admitted. "But trust me I will have proof."

"Really?" Scar said, an evil glint in his eye. "Is that so?"

"Yes that's so," Sarabi said. "Now move. I'm going to see Rafiki."

"Oh no you're not," Scar said, raising his paw and striking Sarabi in her head, causing her to fall. She hit the ground hard and was knocked out.

"Better get out of here," Zira said quickly. "Can't have anyone see us with her." With that Scar and Zira quickly took their leave before anyone else came. After a few minutes Sarafina, Asha and Jasiri came into the cave with the rest of the Pride. When the saw their fallen Queen Sarafina let out a cry, "Oh Sarabi! Zazu! Zazu!"

"Yes Madam?" Zazu called, flying onto the scene.

"Get Rafiki quickly!" Sarafina ordered.

"Yes of course at once!" Zazu cried out, flying out of the cave at full force.

"Ladies help me carry her back to her spot!" Sarafina cried out. With that the lionesses carried Sarabi back to her spot beside Mufasa.

"What could have happened?" Asha cried, her green eyes filling with tears.

"She's been so stressed out lately," Sarafina said. "I bet she just collapsed."

"I just hope the cub is alright," Jasiri put in. Just then Sarabi let out a groan and opened her eyes.

"Sara' thank the Kings," Sarafina said, giving Sarabi a nuzzle.

"Sara' what happened?" Jasiri asked.

"I..I don't remember," Sarabi said, closing her eyes as she tried to think. "That last thing I remember is someone asking me to come with them."

"Who was it?" Asha asked.

"Scar!" Sarabi cried out. "It was Scar! He and Zira are trying to steal my son! You can't let them!"

"Easy there Sarabi no one is going to steal your son," Asha said gently.

"No Scar said he and Zira are going to raise Simba as their own," Sarabi informed the other lionesses. "He said that he has the authority to banish all male cubs in the Pride."

"If he even thinks about going near my sons I'll rip him apart!" Jasiri growled, her brown eyes flashing with anger.

"He said he wouldn't do that if I gave Simba to him," Sarabi explained. "But I think he's lying and I told him so. After that I felt a sharp pain and then everything went black."

"Did Scar hit you?" Sarafina asked.

"I..I don't know," Sarabi admitted. "I can't really remember. But I can almost guarantee that he did."

"Yes but without proof we can't confront him," Asha pointed out. "And he wasn't anywhere around when we found you."

"Speak of the devil," Sarafina muttered. "Here he comes now." The lionesses turned and saw Scar approaching with Zira right behind him.

"Well Sarabi I heard you took a fall," Scar said. "I hope you're feeling better."

"Yes Scar I am," Sarabi said with a glare. Just then Rafiki arrived on the scene and shooed the others away so he could examine Sarabi. While he was looking at her Sarabi decided to voice her concerns. "Rafiki," the tan coated lioness began. "Does Scar have the authority to banish the male cubs in the Pride?"

"Dat I am not sure of," Rafiki said, looking from Scar to Sarabi. "But I know dat normally dat would be the case."

"Even if he's only temporary King?" Sarabi asked, ignoring the glare she was getting from Scar.

"I will have to do some research on dat," Rafiki said. "Dis is a vedy unusual situation. I am not sure on dis. But dat can wait. Now I want to make sure dat you and yer cub are alright." With that Rafiki began to examine Sarabi. After a few minutes a sort of frown went across his face.

"Rafiki what's wrong?" Sarabi asked, the worry clear in her voice.

"De cub is fine fer now," Rafiki said. "But I am afraid dat you must rest fer de remainder of yer pregnancy. Dat means no movement what so ever."

"But Rafiki," Sarabi began. "I'm only five weeks pregnant. That means I have to stay put for seven more weeks?!"

"If you do not want to lose yer cub den dat is exactly what dat means," Rafiki declared.

"B..but I have a hunting party to lead," Sarabi protested. "Not to mention Simba. He needs me."

"Don't you worry Sarabi," Zira chimed in. "Scar and I will take care of Simba. And as for the hunting party I'm more than happy to take over as leader."

"You?" Sarafina said, her green eyes wide. "But Zira you're not even two years old yet. I think someone with more hunting experience should be leader."

"Someone like you I suppose?" Zira said, giving Sarafina a look.

"Well yes," Sarafina replied. "After all I am the lioness with the most hunting experience. I should be the leader."

"Yes but I am the Queen," Zira said, as if anyone needed a reminder. "And isn't it custom for the Queen to be the leader?"

"Well yes it is," Sarafina admitted. "But..."

"Then its settled," Scar piped up. "Zira will be the hunting party's new leader. And young Simba will be in our care until his parents are well enough to care for him."

"No!" Sarabi cried out, trying to stand. But a wave of dizziness forced her to lay back down. "I don't want Scar and Zira anywhere near my son!" she cried out. "Sarafina can take care of him!"

"I have spoken," Scar declared. "And as King what I say goes. End of discussion. Come Zira we need to tell my nephew what's going on." Before anyone could protest Scar and Zira left to find Simba.

"Don't worry Sara'," Sarafina said, trying to get her friend to calm down. "Everything is going to be alright. I promise. I'll keep an eye on Simba. I won't let anything happen to him. You have my word."

"I know you won't 'Fina," Sarabi said with a sigh. "I'm just trying to stay clam. Not just for myself but for him or her." Sarabi patted her belly when she said this part.

"That's my girl," Sarafina said, nuzzling Sarabi. "I'm going to check on Nala. Excuse me ladies." With that the creamy lioness took her leave.

"Well I'd better see what Tama is up to," Asha put in as she to took her leave.

"Yes and I'd better check on my boys," Jasiri said. "I'll see you all later." With that the rusty brown lioness was gone.

"Here my dear des herbs will help you rest," Rafiki said, mixing some red and blue leaves in with some water and letting Sarabi drink it. After a few minutes Sarabi's eyes closed and she was sound asleep.

"You're amazing my friend," Mufasa said, causing Rafiki to jump slightly.

"Ah Mufasa I did not realize you were awake," Rafiki said with a laugh. "How are you feeling?"

"Better," Mufasa said with a smile. "My ribs hurt still but my headache is going away."

"Dat is vedy good to hear," Rafiki said. "I just need to.."

"Rafiki," Mufasa said, causing the wise old monkey to look at him. "Where's Simba?"

"Ah young Simba is with Scar and Zira," Rafiki informed the golden coated lion.

"Why?" Mufasa asked with confusion.

"Well Sarabi must rest fer da rest of her pregnancy fer da sake of de cub," Rafiki explained. "So Scar and Zira are taking young Simba in until either you or Sarabi is able to care fer him." Mufasa stared at Rafiki for a second then he gasped and his amber eyes went wide.

"No!" he cried out. "Rafiki you can't let Scar be near Simba!"

"Why not?" Rafiki asked, confused to Mufasa's tone.

"Scar can't be trusted!" Mufasa cried out. "He can't be allowed near Simba! He'll kill him just like he tried to kill me in the gorge!"

A/N well there you have it folks ch 11 done. Hope you all enjoyed it. Review please.