A/n So sorry for the delay but this time of year can get real hectic so the updates might take longer. Thank you all for the reviews. I really do appreciate the feedback. Here's ch 11 for you. Also Uwezo and Tazama belongs to Jason Chandler FYI. Enjoy and see ch 1 for disclaimer

Ch 11 Anger and Doubts

Kuda and Eusi arrived back at the Outlands and they were met by Elena. "Is it done?" the dark tan lioness asked.

"Yes Elena its started," Kuda said. "I ran into Malka today and I feel I made progress. But as you know these things take time and I mustn't seam to eager. Can't have Malka getting suspicious.'

"Yes Kuda I'm well aware of that," Elena said, rolling her green eyes. "And what about you Eusi? Have you done what I told you to do?"

"No Elena I haven't," Eusi said, rolling his blue eyes at Elena. "And don't even start with your attitude. I get to it when I'm good and ready."

"If I were you Eusi I'd watch my attitude," Elena hissed, her green eyes like daggers. "Unless you want me to pick someone else as my King."

"Fine Elena," Eusi growled through clenched teeth. "You win. I'll get it done right now." With that Eusi headed to the Dark Lands to achieve his task.

"If you'll excuse me Elena," Kuda said. "But I must get some rest." Elena nodded and with that Kuda was gone. Just then Chungu came into the scene with Banazi right behind him.

"Where's Shenzi?" Elena demanded.

"She ain't comin' right now," Banazi declared. "She's still real pissed at you for what you did to Janja."

"Then she should keep her brat in line!" Elena thundered, causing both Banazi and Chungu to jump. "Now bring Kiara to me and tell Kovu I want to see him. And be quick about it!"

"Sure thing Elena," the father and son stammered as they ran off. Moments later the pair returned with Kiara and Kovu in tow.

"Now leave us," Elena commanded. Banazi and Chungu nodded and took off. "And tell Shenzi she had better come next time or there will be consequences!" Elena thundered after they pair. "Ugh hyenas," she grumbled, running her paw over her face. Then she turned towards the two cubs and smiled saying, "Come here my darlings." Kovu went up to his mother while Kiara slowly approached Elena. "Now then," Elena said, pulling both cubs close and nuzzling them. "Kiara I know you're having a hard time dealing with your father's betrayal and I can understand that. But just know that you can consider us to be your new family. And I really hope that you will."

"I'm just so confused," Kiara whispered, not making eye contact.

"And that's understandable," Elena said softly nuzzling Kiara's fur. "I can't even imagine how confusing it must be for a three month old cub. But you mustn't be so sad. After all you have a new family now."

"Yeah," Kovu chimed in. "And I can be your big brother. I've always wanted a sibling."

"I have a brother already," Kiara declared. "In fact I have two of them. Kopa and Kion. And they haven't betrayed me! And neither has my mom!'

"Yes but has your mother even attempted to look for you?" Elena asked. Kiara looked at Elena then back at the ground. "That's right she hasn't has she? But don't worry Kiara. I can be your new mother."

"I don't want a new mother," Kiara declared. "Or a new brother. I want my old mother and my old brothers. And my Daddy."

"But do they really want you?" Elena asked. "I mean you heard what Simba and Mufasa were saying. They didn't even stick around to look for you. And you mother didn't want to be bothered in the search. I think that says quite a bit." Kiara opened her mouth to speak but the words didn't seam to want to form. She shut her mouth and pinned her ears to her head as she once again looked at the ground.

"C'mon Kiara don't be so sad," Kovu said, nudging Kiara with his head. "It'll be alright. I promise." Kiara looked up at Kovu with tear filled eyes and he smiled at her. Kiara allowed a small smile to form and she wiped away her tears.

"Hmm that's better," Elena said, giving Kiara another nuzzle. "Now why don't you and Kovu go play? I'll find you both when its time to eat."

"Ok Mom," Kovu said, getting up and beginning to walk. But Kiara didn't move. "Hey Kiara you coming?" Kovu called. Kiara looked at Elena, who nodded. With that the golden brown cub got up and walked with Kovu to go play. Once the cubs were gone Zira approached her daughter.

"You do realize Elena that we're going to have to take Kiara elsewhere," the light tan lioness pointed out. "Its only a matter of time before Simba or someone else from his Pride comes back here looking for Kiara."

"Yes Mother I'm well aware of that," Elena hissed. "And I'm think about where we could go that wouldn't arise suspicions. But in the meantime we have to stay here. But if I smell Simba or any other Pride Lander I'll make sure to hide Kiara. I also have Mzingo and his Parliament keeping an eye out. I'm not stupid Mother."

"Kings forbid anyone accuses you of being foolish," Zira said with a slight smile. "You're very clever my dear. Just like your father was."

"Ugh please don't compare me to Father," Elena said, rolling her emerald eyes. "I'm nothing like him. My plan won't fail."

"Of course it won't," Zira said. "That's why I'm helping you. To make sure you don't make the same mistakes your father did."

"And I thank you for that Mother," Elena said, smiling at Zira and nuzzling her. "Now lets go see how the children are getting along." With that the mother and daughter went to find Kovu and Kiara.

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Meanwhile Kuda had met up with another lion that was slightly bigger that him, had a grey coat, a creamy underbelly, a full dark brown mane and blue eyes. "Ah Uwezo there you are my boy," Kuda said, smiling at his son.

"Hello Father," Uwezo said. Just then a small grey cub with blue eyes came bounding up to the pair.

"Hi Grandpa!" the cub said, rubbing against Kuda's front leg. Kuda scowled down at the cub and shoved her away.

"Tazama I told you not to bother me," Kuda said roughly.

"Sorry Grandpa," Tazama said, pinning her ears to her head.

"Its ok sweetie," Uwezo said, nuzzling Tazama. "Why don't you go find your friends and play?"

"Ok Uncle Uwezo," Tazama said, running off to find her friends. Uwezo smiled as he watched his niece go. But his smile quickly vanished when he heard Kuda scoff. Uwezo glared at his father when he heard the scoff.

"I don't know why you brought that brat here," Kuda hissed. "She does nothing but get in the way."

"Don't you dare call my niece a brat!" Uwezo growled. "And I would think you'd have more compassion for her. After all she is your dead daughter's only child."

"And why should I care about that?" Kuda said with no emotion. "Its not my fault that your sister was foolish enough to get herself killed."

"Don't you dare about Njema like that!" Uwezo roared.

"Oh enough with the dramatics," Kuda said, rolling his green eyes. "I need you to do something for me."

"What?" Uwezo hissed.

"Go into the Pride Lands and find Malka for me," Kuda instructed. "I need to make sure those doubts I planted earlier took."

"Fine," Uwezo hissed. "I'll just get Tazama and..."

"Oh you can leave Tazama here," Kuda said. "I'll keep an eye on her." Uwezo gave his father a suspicious look. "Oh come now Uwezo I won't harm the child," Kuda said, once again rolling his eyes.

"You know what?" Uwezo said. "Why the Hell should I help you?"

"Because I'm your father," Kuda said simply. "And I'm family. And I think we both know how important family is." Kuda gave Uwezo a look when he said this part. Uwezo let out a sigh, realizing Kuda had a point. So the grey lion went into the Pride Land even though he knew, deep down it was the wrong thing to do,

A/N Alrighty then ch 11 complete. Hope you all liked it. Let me know in a review please.