Author's Note: SnowFlakexx; I glad. I was trying to write it right giving certain circumstances in later chapters. Yeah Nala is pretty important in this but Zira will return.
THGEverlarkTLKFan; Nala of course plays a big part in this story. But as for Mufasa and Sarabi having their own cub, I figured it was needed where I'm taking this story.
Pirate22; Maybe later but Sarabi and Mufasa's cub is taken care of.
TMNTMentalistTLK lover; Yeah it was time to bring her in. As for Mufasa and Sarabi, they love each other so much that it's going to hurt.
Months passed since Mufasa and Sarabi mated and the birth of Nala. By now Chumvi, Malka and Tojo was eight months, Simba was four months and little Nala was two months. Sarabi and Mufasa's night was successful and the queen was due any day now. The sun was over the horizon, spreading her golden rays across the kingdom. Nala was lightly nudge causing the peachy cream to blink her turquoise eyes open with a cubby yawn.
"Morning dear."
The young lioness cub smiled brightly before sitting up and nuzzling her mother's forelegs. "Is today the day?"
Sarafina chuckled before giving her daughter nuzzle. "Yes..."
Before Sarafina could finish Nala leapt up and bolted towards the cave entrance. Her eyes were bright as a joyful laugh left her muzzle. Nala was excited for today was her first day out of the cave. She was excited to meet the pride, to really meet the pride. Out of her excitement she wasn't paying attention and ran into something furry. Nala shook her head before looking up just as Sarafina ran out of the cave.
"Nala!"
Nala looked quickly towards her mother before looking back up as a deep chuckle reached her ears. Her eyes widened at the large golden lion she saw. But instead of fear she felt admiration. Mufasa bend down to get eye level with the lioness cub.
"Why, hello little one."
Nala frowned before glaring at the king. "I'm not that small!"
"Nala!"
Mufasa looked from the peachy cream cub to his sister in law. "Fina, it's alright. No harm done."
The dark cream lioness relaxed before watching the interaction between her daughter and the king. Mufasa smiled as he returned his attention to the little lioness. She had a small fire in her eyes and it reminded him of Sarabi.
"You're absolutely right. How foolish of me." Nala straighten up with a smile. Mufasa smiled back before bending low. "Can you tell me your name?"
Nala giggled before nodding. "Nala."
"Well Nala it's a pleasure to meet you. I'm King Mufasa but you can just call me Mufasa."
Nala responded with a nod before she ran to her mother who welcomed her with a nuzzle. Mufasa stood and turned. Nala didn't know why but she frowned.
"Where you going?"
Mufasa looked over his shoulder and smiled. "I have kingly things to do. But I'll see you later."
Nala rushed to the side of pride rock and watched Mufasa get further away. She sat with a look of curiosity in her eyes.
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The very next day Queen Sarabi went into labor. Mufasa was at the peak waiting for his subjects to come and see his new son. Simba was at his paws looking with wide eyes. He had never seen so many different animals together before. Standing a bit away from the father and son was Rafiki, he held on to staff as he waited for the queen. It wasn't long before the dark beige lioness walked out of the cave with a tiny tawny beige bundle in her jaws. Rafiki gave her a hug before taking the small prince and headed for the peak. Simba and Mufasa moved out of the way as when Rafiki reached the peak, he lifted the tawny beige cub. The animals went wild as they celebrated the new birth. The young prince's teal eyes were wide and bright as he looked at the animals below. He giggled before being lowered. Rafiki sprinkled some dust on the prince, causing him to sneeze. Sarabi and Mufasa shared a loving nuzzle before looking at the finishing touches of the ceremony. Rafiki spread some juices across his head before stretching his arms so the king and queen could nuzzle their son.
