I forgot to mention that I added a few imortant details in chapter 3, 5, and 12. They're not huge details that changed the entire chapters. Hope you enjoy this one!

Chapter XIV

Nyota paced back and forth in front of a river, muttering to herself, thinking. How could I have been so stupid? I could've told the king about this and everything would've been perfectly fine! She yelled at herself.

Well, actually, the king would've asked why you agreed in the first place. Then you would've lied, or, at least that's what I'd do, Kikatili said.

"But, I'm not you. I'll never become you."

But, you are. Your turning slowly. Remember what happened earlier?

The lioness thought back on what had happened that morning. "I-I wasn't thinking."

Yes, you knew exactly what you were doing, her mother chuckled.

Well, technically she did know what she was doing. Deep within her, she knew she wanted to attack. The good side of her didn't notice what was going on. Nyota was glad she had stopped herself. If she hadn't…..who knows what could've happened.

I wish you hadn't. It would've of been so much fun.

"No, it wouldn't have. Maybe as a cub, but those were just games. We didn't really want to kill each other."

But, you're all grown now. You can kill if you want.

"I don't want to. Just shut up." There was no response after wards. Nyota sighed with relief. "Thank you. Now I can really think."

"Think about what?" A voice said from behind her.

She jumped and turned around. She rolled her eyes. "What are you doing here, Moyo? I thought you and Ni were suppose to leave this morning."

"I thought so to. But, it's actually tomorrow. Trust me, I want to leave just as much as you want us to go. I didn't want to come in the first place," the lion explained.

Nyota could tell he was lying. Not right away like she usually would. She could already tell he was good at lying. "Why? What's so wrong with coming here?"

"Why were you talking to yourself?" Moyo raised an eyebrow.

The lioness sniffed. "That's none of your business. Shouldn't you be hunting or something?"

"Shouldn't you?" He grinned.

"It's not funny. I gave up on hunting for today," Nyota said.

"Because you were talking to yourself."

"No. I wasn't- I wasn't talking to myself. Seriously, don't you have somewhere better to be?"

"Not really. Except home. Why're you mad?"

Nyota rolled her eyes. "Because….because I just am, okay? Do you have a problem with that?" she snapped.

"Great Kings, Galaxy, I was just asking a question. I'll leave you alone now. Just know that dinner starts in a few." Moyo started to walk away.

"Fine….wait, what did you say?"

The lion turned back to face her. "That dinner will start in a little bit."

"No, before that."

"I'll leave you alone."

"Before that."

Moyo frowned. "I was asking you a question? Great Kings?" he shook his head, "I'm going to go back now. So, I'll see you later."

She let him walk away. If she opened her mouth, she'd just get angrier. Nyota inhaled sharply, let her breath out, and kept walking.

Stupid, stupid, stupid. Ugh, you're such an idiot, Moyo, the lion scolded himself as he made his way back to Pride Rock. What if she already knows?! Ah, you just can't keep your mouth shut, can you? What if Mom and Dad find out? What will they think? I didn't leave them without a reason.

"Moyo," Kovu called from behind him. The newcomer turned around. "Where's Nyota?"

He shrugged. "She said she'll be here in a bit. She was talking to herself about something."

Kovu sighed. "Of course she is. Okay, thanks."

The other male raised an eyebrow then shook his head. Things were so different in that place. He didn't know if he'd ever get used to it. What he did know is that he wanted to leave as soon as possible.

Kovu turned back around. "Where is she? I need to talk to her about something."

"I don't think she wants any company right now. She seemed pretty mad when I talked to her. Do you know what's wrong with Nyota?"

The Outsider nodded. "Yeah. It's partially my fault, though. Where is she?" He demanded.

"Um….the main hunting grounds," Moyo answered. He watched as Kovu started to head towards the hunting grounds. The lion walked over to an acacia and sat underneath it's shade. He closed his eyes for a bit, when a voice shook him awake.

"Hey 'little brother'. How are you doing?" Ni asked, looking down at the younger male.

"Can we just get out of here now? I don't want to get to attached."

Ni chuckled and shook his head. "You're gonna stay here. That was the deal. You will tell them. Trust me, you're not going to regret it once they calm down. Don't worry. I'll be right there with you."

Moyo groaned. "Why did I ever agree to this?"

"You know why. It's the right thing to do."

"Staying hidden was the right thing to do as well. Look what it did to Nyota? And Kiara a little bit. She still doesn't want to be queen, but she sure as hell will make a great one. I should just go back with you and forget this ever happened."

"No. I'm not going to let you do that. This is a chance you might never get if you do," Ni said.

"I'll take that risk."

"No you won't. Not with this war coming. I know you won't. And you know deep inside that's true."

"Well, they did fine without me during the last war when Scar's Reign was going to end. Sure I was a couple of months old, but they couldn't risk having me fight out there. They'll do just as fine in this one as they did in the last," Moyo explained to his 'big brother' while glaring at him.

Ni shook his head. "You don't understand, do you? You should've gone back the moment you woke up and got your strength back. I talked to y- to the king and queen….you have no idea how much you were needed here. What they all had to go through before you-"

"They can go longer without me. They'll hate so much if they find out. Especially Nyota. You can't make me do this. What about you? Did you ever try to go back to your pride?"

"That's not how it works. Your Pride is different than mine. I can'tgo back there without fighting my way in. You, you have a free pass."

"I don't care-"

"Kopa." That shut him up real quick. "Do this for your Pride, your parents, your siblings, Nyota. If not, do it for yourself." With that, Ni turnedaround and left the lost prince with a look of shock on his face.