Here's chapter 12 and please review. Reminder that I don't own Lion King, Disney does.

Time passed and Nala reached the end of her pregnancy. Her stomach was expanded hugely, and she had a good hunch that she was carrying twins. She hoped she was.

A few days before, Kula had given birth to twins. One boy and one girl. She and Chumvi had named their son Kovu. Kovu was an exact reflection of Chumvi. They had named their daughter Jasiri. Jasiri looked like Kula, but she had Chumvi's emerald green eyes.

Shari had also given birth to a son who she and Amri named, Haru. Haru had his mother's fur and her eyes. Tama had given birth to a daughter who she named Danyssa. She was a beautiful cub who had Moraan's brown fur and Tama's dark blue eyes.

One night, Nala, Sarabi and Shinda returned from a trip to the Waterhole, and went inside the Royal den, where Shani, Malaika and Sarafina were waiting for them.

"Nala, do you know when Simba's going to be back?" Sarabi asked.

Nala opened her mouth to answer, when an extreme pain went down the lower part of her stomach and she gasped in pain, nearly falling over, but Shinda stepped forward and balanced her.

"Nala, what's wrong?" Sarabi asked.

"Cubs coming." Nala moaned in pain. Shinda helped her lay down.

"Someone go get Simba!" Nala said, between gritted teeth. Shani sprinted out of the den, and went down Priderock.

"Nala, you have to stay calm." Sarafina said, nuzzling her. "I know it hurts, but it's going to be harder if you panic."

Nala nodded, her eyes squeezed shut.

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Simba, Mufasa and Akila were returning to Priderock, after doing the patrol. Simba was anxious to get back to Nala, since she was so close to given birth. Mufasa and he were talking, but Akila seemed quiet.

"Simba!" came a voice. It was Shani.

"Shani, what's wrong?" Simba asked.

"Nala' went into labour!" Shani panted.

"What?" Simba boomed, and he sprinted to Priderock, with the others behind him. When he reached the Royal den, Sarafina, Malaika, Shinda and Sarabi were exiting the den.

"Is Nala in there?" Simba asked.

"Yes, she is. She just needs you to be there." Sarabi said, and Simba hurried into the den.

"Nala," Simba said, nuzzling and licking her.

"It really hurts." Nala moaned.

"I know, sweetie, I know. But you have to stay calm." Simba said, while still covering her face with nuzzles and licks.

Nala closed her eyes, thinking about how she would endure the painful hours to come.

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An hour and a half passed, and many lions were still waiting outside. Malaika and Akila were anxious to know the gender of the cub. Akila knew he would have more trouble if the cub was a male than he would if the cub was a female. He knew he couldn't attack while the cubs were young. Nala would be watching them all the time and Akila knew she would fight to death to protect them. It would be at least three years before Nala and Simba would let the cubs go out into the Pridelands on their own.

He sucked his breath in. Nala's pregnancy had ruined his plans! Why hadn't he just killed her with on slash on the throat when he had attacked her? Why had he wasted time taunting her?

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In the den, Nala was relieved. The pains of labour were leaving her body and she never felt so good and relieved. She began licking two bundles of fur in her paws. The cleaned her cubs and she could make out their faces.

"Kopa," Nala breathed, "Kiara." She felt Simba bending down closer to her.

"Nala, they're opening their eyes." Simba said, softly.

Nala watched as her cubs opened their eyes. Kopa opened his eyes to reveal the same amber red eyes as Simba. Kiara also had Simba's amber red eyes. Nala bent down and nuzzled both of them, and Simba did the same. She was unable to describe how happy she felt holding her newborn cubs in her paws.

Nala looked at her newborn twins. Kiara had Simba's fur while Kopa's fur was a mix of hers and Simba's, making a golden brown color. Both of them had the same birthmark Simba did on their left paw. Kiara's nose, angle of her muzzle, and the shape of her ears were all like Nala's. She was the most beautiful cub Nala had ever seen. Kopa's angle of muzzle and nose were like Simba's, but the shapes of his ears were like Nala. Nala hoped he would grow up to be just as handsome as his father.

"They're perfect. Both of them." Simba said, giving the top of Kiara and Kopa's head a lick.

Nala picked them up and placed them at her side so they could nurse. While the twins were feeding, Simba lay down next to Nala, and began grooming her.

"How are you feeling?" he said softly, into her ear.

"Better than I've ever been." Nala said. She licked his nose.

"Tired?" Simba asked.

"Yes, but I'll be fine after I get some sleep." Nala said.

When her cubs were finished feeding, Nala picked them back up and placed them in her paws. Simba and her began bonding with their offspring, nuzzling and licking them.

"She has your beauty." Simba said to Nala, after giving Kiara's nose a lick.

"Do you want me to go get the others?" Simba asked, after a while had passed. Nala nodded, while still focused on bonding with Kiara and Kopa.

Simba walked out and walked back in with their family and friends behind them. Runju and Sarafina approached their daughter.

"Nala, they're beautiful." Sarafina said, smiling at her grand cubs. She and Runju nuzzled Kiara and Kopa, along with Mufasa and Sarabi.

Nala looked at Shinda and Alex, "Don't you want to hold your goddaughter?"

Shinda smiled and lay down next to Nala. Nala picked up Kiara and placed her in Shinda's paws. Kiara mewed, wondering where her mother went, but calmed down when she felt Nala nuzzling her. Shinda nuzzled the little Princess, and Alex gave the top of her head a lick.

Nala then handed Kopa to Shani, who nuzzled and licked him lovingly. Kopa seemed to be confused when he couldn't feel Nala, but calmed down when he felt his mother licking the top of his head. Tojo came by Shani's side, and gave Kopa and nuzzle, then bent down and nuzzled Kiara.

Akila watched the happy family, with Malaika by his side. He was burning with jealousy. That should have been him and Malaika, not Simba and Nala. He looked at the new Prince and Princess.

"You won't live for long. I promise you that." Akila thought. He could tell that Malaika was thinking the same thing.

Rafiki walked in, and bowed to the Royal couple. He picked up Kopa, and began to inspect him, making sure he was healthy. Then he handed him back to Nala, and began to inspect Kiara, then handed her back to the Queen.

"Both of them are healthy. Kiara is a bit small for her age, but you do not have to worry about that." Rafiki announced.

"Thank you Rafiki." Simba said.

"Simba, which one is going to be your heir?" Akila asked. Secretly, he had been hoping the cubs weren't healthy, so maybe they would die on their own, but they weren't.

Simba thought for a minute. "Kopa was born first, but I don't want Kiara to lose her opportunity to be Queen. So I'm going to let them both be my heir, and rule side by side. "Simba looked at his mate, "Nala, what do you think?"

Nala nodded, "I agree."

"Very well then," Rafiki said. "Shall we do their presentation in the morning?"

Simba looked at Nala, who nodded, "Yes, we should."

"Nala, you and the twins need rest now. Go to sleep, you shouldn't be tired at the presentation." Sarabi said, giving her daughter in law a nuzzle.

"I know, I'll be fine after I get some sleep." Nala said.

Everyone left, so the Queen could get some rest. Simba left with them, so he could talk to Rafiki outside. Nala heard the sound of rain outside, and then the rumbling of thunder, and the sound of lightening. It was as if, the Pridelands were weeping with joy at the birth of the new Prince and Princess.

There was a huge flash of lightening, and Kiara and Kopa whimpered.

"It's alright my little ones." Nala soothed, running her tongue over the top of their heads. "It's just a storm. It's not going to hurt you."

A while later, Simba walked into the den, shaking the water out of his amber red mane.

"Go to sleep, Nala." Simba said, nuzzling his Queen. Kiara and Kopa were already asleep in her paws. Nala lay her head down on top of her cubs, and soon she was asleep, with Simba dozing beside her.

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Simba woke up a while before sunrise. He looked at his new family, who was still sleeping. He leaned closer and nuzzled his newborn cubs, which mewed in their sleep when they felt their father touching them. Nala had rolled onto her side in her sleep, and Kiara and Kopa's heads were resting on her muzzle, with Nala's paws draped protectively over their tiny bodies. A few minutes later, Kopa opened his eyes, and squirmed around in Nala's grasp. Simba gently leaned over, and picked him by the scruff, and placed him in his paws.

Simba smiled at his son. He would be the future King of the Pridelands. Simba was thrilled that he had a son, a son whom he could teach the ways of being King, like his own father had taught him. He had wanted a son so badly, and he was so happy he had both a son and a daughter. Simba looked into Kopa's amber red eyes. Secretly, he had been hoping that one of his cubs would have Nala's beautiful sapphire blue eyes, but he was also glad that they had his eyes.

Simba heard a mewing sound and looked to see Kiara awake in Nala's grasp.

''Good morning my little beauty.'' Simba said, licking Kiara's face. Kiara mewed softly at her father, causing Simba to smile.

Nala stirred, and opened her eyes. She raised her head, and smiled when she saw her family.

"Good morning," Simba said, nuzzling her. Nala licked his cheek.

"And how are my cubs today?" Nala asked, smiling at Kiara and Kopa, gathering them up in her paws. She picked them up by the scruff, and placed them at her side to feed.

"I'm going to the Waterhole, I'll be back soon. The presentation will take place when the sun rises." Simba said. He nuzzled Nala and walked out of the den.

When Kiara and Kopa were done feeding, Nala gathered them back into her paws, and began cleaning them. Kiara didn't seem to mind, but Kopa mewed and squirmed around, trying to avoid Nala's tongue.

"Just like his father," Nala thought, smiling at him.

"You're not going to have an easy time cleaning him when he grows up." came a voice. It was Sarabi. Sarabi walked closer and nuzzled Nala, and Nala returned her mother in laws nuzzle.

"Just like you did with Simba." Nala laughed.

"And how are my grand cubs today?" Sarabi said, nuzzling Kiara and Kopa. Kiara mewed and batted Sarabi's nose with her paw.

"The rain stopped, it's a perfect day for their presentation." Simba said, walking back into the den. He nuzzled the twins.

"Is Rafiki here?" Nala asked.

"No, he'll be here soon." Simba answered.

"I'll see you after the presentation." Sarabi said, and nuzzled her son and daughter in law.

"It's okay, Mom." Simba said, "You can stay."

Sarabi shook her head, "I have to go wake Ajjali up. I don't think she wants to miss this."

Simba nodded, and Sarabi walked out of the den to tend to her daughter, and Simba turned back to his mate.

"The sun's going to rise, I'm going to go greet Rafiki, okay?" Simba asked, giving Nala a nuzzle. "I'll come and get you when it's time to bring them out." Nala nodded, and Simba walked out.

Simba walked out of the den, and went to the edge of Priderock. He looked down to see his subjects gathered below. Some of the lions went to stand by them to get a better view of the presentation, including his father.

Simba watched as Rafiki made his way up Priderock. The animals parted to make a path for him, and bowed to him. He waited eagerly as Rafiki walked up Priderock and bowed to him. Simba gave him a hug, and they made their way to Nala, who was waiting at the entrance of the small den. The rest of the Pride was in the small den, watching them

Simba rubbed his head against Nala, and then all three adults turned their attention to the cubs. Nala gave the twins a lick, and they opened their eyes, yawning sleepily. Rafiki rubbed fruit juice over their heads, and then dusted sand over them, causing Kiara to sneeze. Rafiki then picked them up, and after getting a nod from Simba, carried them to edge of Priderock, with Simba and Nala following him.

Rafiki raised them high above his head, and all the animas cheered and bellowed. Elephants trumpeted, and monkey`s shrieked. Zebra's and antelope stomped the ground with their hooves. Birds flew all around. Everyone was celebrating the dawning of a new era.

Nala watched proudly as her cubs were being presented. She looked at Simba who was watching happily. She smiled, she hadn`t seen him so happy in such a long time. Just two years ago, he was thought to be dead, and here he was now presenting his new born cubs. She closed her eyes, taking in the fresh air from the wind that was being blown around.

Simba watched proudly and happily as his new heirs were being presented. He felt the spirits of his ancestors swirling all around him, as if they were happy as well. It was the dawning of a new era, his era in which he would rule, with Nala by his side, and their son and daughter. Nothing would ever take these precious two gifts away from him. He vowed to make sure Kiara and Kopa grew up happily and safely. He would make sure of that, and he knew Nala would too.

Rafiki lowered the twins, and then held them in his hands, as Simba and Nala nuzzled both of them. He then handed them back to Nala, who carefully carried them back into the den. He bowed to the King and began walking down Priderock. After watching him leave, Simba turned and walked into the den to be with his family.

Akila, who had climbed up Priderock, watched him go. He vowed to make sure that Simba would lose his cubs. He would make sure of that. His main target was Kopa, since he would grow up to be King. He knew that Malaika would take care of Kiara, since she held her position.

"Just you wait Simba. In a few years, you will lose your precious cubs. Nala will follow soon after that. Just watch." Akila thought. With these thoughts, he walked inside the den, and lay down next to Malaika.

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A few weeks later, Akila was in the meadow by himself. He didn't notice Malaika coming up and laying down beside him until she licked his cheek.

"Akila?" Malaika asked.

"Yeah, sweetie?" Akila said, looking at her.

"Are you okay?" Malaika questioned.

"I'm fine." Akila said.

"I have some news that might cheer you up." Malaika said.

"What?" Akila asked.

"Well, I went to see Rafiki today." Malaika said. "I haven't been feeling well for the past few days."

"Really, why didn't you tell me?" Akila asked.

"I didn't want to bother you. Anyways, Rafiki gave me completely unexpected news." Malaika said.

"What news it that?" Akila asked, nuzzling her cheek.

"I'm pregnant." Malaika said, looking at him.

Akila stared at her, his mouth agape. Malaika was pregnant? She was pregnant with his cubs? He was going to be father?

"Akila?" Malaika asked."You are happy, aren't you?"

"Of course I'm happy." Akila exclaimed. "I'm thrilled!"

"So am I," Malaika said, rubbing against him.

"We're going to have a cub of our own." Akila said with a smile.

"Let's not forget it's going to be your heir to the throne when you're King." Malaika said.

"I know." Akila said.

With that, Akila and Malaika continued to enjoy their time together, hopeful for what the future held.

Well hope you enjoyed and please review. Sorry for those of you who are fans of Vitani. I decided not to make her Kovu's sister, since I'm not a fan of her. And she doesn't look much like Kula and Chumvi either. And I hope everyone is satisfied with the gender of the cubs, since I made one cub Kiara and the other cub Kopa.

Question for this chapter: Who do you think the two allies are and why?