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"Were are you going?" Zira shouted as Halafi ran to the Pride Lands "To get Jasi back!" he hollered Zira shook her head "Forget about her, we don't need a weakling in our pride".

Hearing those words Halafi growled under his breath "The only weakling in this pride is you, and I won't rest until Jasi is back home safe and sound". He took off at full speed towards the Pride Lands, for he would stop at nothing to reclaim his daughter, after all she was the only thing left that could remind him of his mate Jafini.

Elsewhere

Since Simba had welcomed Jasi into the pride, she had been treated with great care and respect the other remaining lionesses now saw her as a friend and no longer as an enemy. Needless to say life was finally starting to be good to Jasi, for years she lived in abuse, fear, hate and pain. But with the kindness that Simba had showered her with; Jasi was finally learning how to smile again.

Running towards his enemy's lands Halafi's mind raced with mixed feelings a part of him wanted to kill Simba for taking his beloved daughter. But at the same time he felt as though Jasi should stay with Simba, so that she would no longer have to feel the abuse and suffering of Zira and the rest of the Outsiders. After all Jasi was the only thing left to remind him of his dear mate Jafini, the only lioness who he could ever love.

My sweet and tender daughter please wait for me, I will make sure that nothing will happen to you I promise.

Picking up his pace Halafi speed towards the Pride Lands determined to bring back his precious child.

In the Outlands

"Ugh that idiot, we don't need anyone who is weak or pitiful". Zira thought to herself as she paced back and forth it was bad enough the pride was already suffering from lack of recourses, and they were so close to reclaiming the Pride Lands back the last thing Zira wanted was a poor excuse for a lioness such as Jasi.

"My lady I bring news".

A lioness came running up to her, panting because she was out of breath. Zira grew impatient "Well don't just stand there spit it out!" she demanded making her shake "M-My lady queen, there has been word from the Pride Lands that the queen Nala is expecting twins".

Zira's eyes widened "What?! Is this some sort of joke! Are you sure that you're telling the truth?!" The lioness started to shake in fear "N-No ma'am I-I-I would never l-l-lie before y-you it is true, N-N-Nala really is expecting twins very s-s-soon". Zira shook her head in frustration this changed everything now, Nala was supposed to be the last member of the Pride that they killed before taking over the kingdom.

But now that she was pregnant SImba was sure to have her protected no matter what, and that meant it would be harder to try and kill her. "This changes the plan entirely!" Zira growled "How are we supposed to get to Simba now with the arrival of those cubs!" Zira shouted in rage.

Zira turned her head back to the lioness "Is there any more information that you gathered?" she asked "No ma'am I couldn't because I would have been spotted".

A low growl left her throat as Zira began to pace again she was going to have to rethink the whole plan now, but there wasn't much time left Kovu and Vitani were both growing fast, and Zira wanted to ensure that Kovu took over the Pride Lands as soon as possible.

"I will think of something Simba and his pride will fall before my fury".

Back with Halafi

The lion crept down low as he neared Pride Rock somehow knowing that Jasi was in there. He would have to be careful not the reveal himself seeing how he was deep in his enemy's territory.

Steadily he moved forward making sure not to give away his scent. Each paw was stepped upon carefully trying not to give off the slightest sound.

Closer, he was getting closer; every muscle tensed as he moved forward inch by inch. If anyone was to find him now then it would be fatal Halafi could risk serious injury or even death but worse he could lose Jasi, the only thing he truly cared about. A familiar scent hit his nose it was Jasi's her smell was very strong now seeing how he was so close.

Steady now he thought as he carefully made his way up Pride Rock, strangely there was no one here which was very suspicious. Did they know he was here? Was this some sort of trap? Halafi didn't know what to think but he was already so close to bringing back his daughter he couldn't turn back now. Being careful not to give himself away Halafi slowly turned his head inside of the main cave to see Jasi and Simba! "At last you've come", he said calmly Halafi clenched his teeth in frustration.

"I assume that you have come for Jasi".

"How'd you guess?" Halafi growled Simba grinned "Just a lucky guess". Simba had known that Halafi would come back to claim a member of his pride and somehow he sensed the Halafi would be coming so he had his pride evacuate to a safe spot within the Pride Lands.

"I don't want any trouble, so I'll make it simple give me back Jasi and I'll gladly be on my way".

Simba shook his head "I'm afraid I can't do that, Jasi has been made a member of my pride and I won't lose another member by you and you're pride".

Anger boiled inside of Halafi Simba really had the nerve to say all that. "For the last time, give me back Jasi and I'll leave you alone".

Simba's eyes narrowed "No I won't have Jasi be tortured by you and all those other barbaric Outsiders".

Jasi looked to Halafi and then to Simba in fear, Simba had been so kind to her by letting her become a member of his pride and giving her a new start, but then again Halafi had cared and provided for her all those years how could she possibly leave him.

Jasi didn't know what to do, if she went back to Halafi then she would be beaten and abused by Zira, but if she stayed with Simba then she would be happy but it might lead to a lot of trouble. What could she do?

"Jasi?"

Simba voice broke her out her panic slightly "I don't want you to go back to that tyrant but if you feel as though you have to then you may go".

Jasi was shocked at Simba's words, go back? She looked at Halafi his eyes had a look of plea; nervously she bit her lip trying to make a choice that could possibly change everything.

"Enough of this Jasi come back with me were going home now". Simba growled lowly "I think we should let Jasi decide for herself".

Jasi really didn't know what to do, one way or another nothing was going to get any better. She kept looking nervously between the two lions all while shaking in fear and regret. "Jasi you're coming with me were leaving now". Halafi said again his voice a bit rougher than he intended making her jump. Simba growled lowly under his throat his body was beginning to tense.

"Jasi come here!"

Halafi said his voice getting lower with every word, he just couldn't take his eyes off of Simba if he did anything that would hurt his daughter Simba was surely going to regret it.

"Alright then I tried being nice, but now it's time to take Jasi back I didn't want to fight you so soon but you leave me with no choice". Halafi crouched down eyes locked on Simba he would have to defeat him if he wanted to take Jasi back. "Jasi I would suggest that you leave". Simba said as he prepared himself for the fight. "She's not going anywhere". Halafi shouted as he pounced upon Simba digging his claws into his opponent's fur, causing Simba to scream. In response Simba lashed his paw ripping chunks of fur of Halafi's face.

The taste of his own blood filled his mouth causing Halafi to roar in fury, he charged again pinning Simba to the ground and swiping at his chest and face causing Simba to roar in pain before swiping at Halafi's chest leaving a large gash.

Jasi sat their frozen in terror as she watched to two lions battle over her, surely there was something that she could do to stop them right? But she was just a lioness, a lioness that had some value over to why they were fighting.

Meanwhile Simba had bite down on Halafi's shoulder making him howl in pain, the king tasted blood, the blood of his enemy it was bitter and grim.

Halafi swung his paw across Simba's face nearly blinding him in his left eye causing the lion to release his enemy and step back in pain. Taking advantage of this Halafi tackled Simba to the ground and attempted to rip his throat out. But Simba wouldn't give up so easily and in his fight to be free Simba swung his paw at Halafi nearly breaking his jaw, the impact allowed Simba a chance to get to his feet before pouncing again upon Halafi.

By now both lions were torn and battered blood stained the walls, yet neither one was willing to back down.

"I'm only going to tell you one more time to give me back Jasi". Simba growled "You're request has been denied Jasi is staying here".

Halafi roared in anger and hate before charging at Simba knocking him hard to the ground the two lions rolled around each wanting to kill the other while a terrified Jasi watched them not knowing what to do.

Halafi eventually managed to pin Simba to the ground and held his claws to his throat.

"For stealing my daughter this is the price you'll pay".

Simba's eyes widened so did Jasi's did he say 'daughter?'

A real cliff hanger there huh? Will Simba be alright? You'll find out in the next chapter and the truth is finally gonna come spilling out. I'll try to have the next chapter up soon but until then good bye everyone.