A/n Well folks this story didn't receive much love so this will be the last Lion King story I'm doing to do for a while. But I don't want those of you who have reviewed to feel like I don't appreciate your feedback because I really do appreciate the feedback. Here's ch 21, the final chapter for you. Enjoy and see ch 1 for disclaimer

Ch 21 The End

"Thank you for saving me," Simba said, after the initial shock wore off. "But I gotta know why you did save me."

"I couldn't let Kuda kill you Simba," Usiku said. "All this fighting isn't worth the loss. My mother she..she's dead. I killed her."

"Oh Usiku I'm so sorry," Simba said, feeling bad for the charcoal grey lion.

"Its my own damn fault," Usiku said, his voice shaking with emotions. "I..I was so determined to be proven right that I lost sight of what really matters. And now my mother is gone. And its all my fault." At this point Usiku's voice broke and the tears spilled out of his dark brown eyes and went down his cheeks.

"I am truly sorry Usiku," Mufasa said, after composing himself. "Jioni was a good lioness. She will be missed terribly."

"Yeah she will be," Usiku said, his voice coming out soft. Kutawa, who had accompanied her mate, nuzzled him. "That's why I had to help you Simba," Usiku continued. "I thought that maybe if I helped you and your friends win then it would right at least some of the wrong I've done. But losing my mother made me realize just how dumb I was being. I'm truly sorry Simba. I just hope that someday I'll receive forgiveness."

"Oh Usiku," Simba said, shaking his head sadly. "I have a feeling that you'll be punishing yourself far more than anything I could do."

"Come honey," Kutawa said gently. "We need to get Jioni home so we can properly say our goodbyes." Usiku nodded and wiped his eyes. After giving Simba, Mufasa and Mheetu nods the couple was off.

"Dad?" Kopa said, coming up to Simba with Kion right behind him. "Can we go home now?"

"Of course we can son," Simba said, bending down and pulling his boys close, nuzzling them. With that Simba began to pick up his boys. But a stabbing pain in his back made him think twice.

"Hey bro why don't we help ya," Mheetu said as he picked up Kion while Mufasa picked up Kopa. Giving his father and brother grateful smiles Simba began to walk with them back home. He turned to Uwezo and called, "You're more than welcome to come back with us. All of you are." He turned towards Malka and Cala when he said this part.

"Really?" Malka said, unable to hide the surprise in his voice. "After everything I've done you're willing to take me back into your Pride?!"

"You were misled Malka," Simba said. "And we've been friends far to long for an error in judgement to put an end to that."

"Yeah c'mon bro lets go home," Tojo said, nuzzling his brother. "I know Vitani has really been missing her Uncle."

"I've missed her too," Malka admitted. "And I know my kids have too."

"So we're going home?" Nia asked, her light brown eyes lighting up.

"Yes sweetie we're going home," Malka said, looking at Cala, who smiled big at him. With that the couple headed back to Pride Rock along with their children.
Uwezo followed although the grey lion wasn't sure if he wanted to stay. But he knew that Tazama was there and he couldn't leave her. So he followed the others back to Pride Rock.

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A little while later the group was back at Pride Rock, where they were greeted by their mates. Jasiri joyfully welcomed Malka and his family back, while Simba was reunited with his daughter.

"Daddy I'm sorry," Kiara was saying, her voice muffled by Simba's red mane. "I should have never believed Elena's lies."

"Oh honey its ok," Simba said, rubbing his daughter's back. "I know first hand what its like to have your head filled with lies."

"I love you Daddy," Kiara said.

"I love you too sweetie," Simba said the tears of joy going down his face. But his joy quickly turned to anger when he layed eyes on Elena and Zira. Letting out a snarl Simba stormed over to his aunt and cousin, who were talking with Sarabi and Mufasa. "You two have a Hell of a lot of nerve coming here," the King thundered, getting in the two lionesses' faces. "I should kill the both of you right now for what you've done!"

"Go ahead Simba do it," Elena said, surprising Simba. "Kill me. I deserve it."

"We both do," Zira said, dipping her head to show submission. "So do what you must."

"But please spare Kovu," Elena requested. "He's just a cub and really is innocent in all of this."

"No harm will come to your son from me," Simba promised. "And I'm glad to hear that he's going to be alright. But I'm afraid I have no choice but to put you both to death for what you've done."

"Son must it come to that?" Mufasa asked.

"Dad I've already tried banishing them," Simba pointed out. "And they still caused trouble. I really don't have a choice here."

"We understand honey," Sarabi said, her voice full of regret.

"Yes," Mufasa said with a sad nod. "As unpleasant as it is we really don't have a choice here."

"But what of Kovu?" Elena asked. "He needs looking after still."

"We'll take care of him," Tama offered, looking over at Tojo, who nodded. "After all you and I were raised together why not raise our kids together too.'

"Thank you Tama," Elena said, smiling at her adoptive sister. With that Elena and Zira followed Simba to receive their final judgement.

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A little while later Simba had returned having completed his no so pleasant task. Nala nuzzled her mate, who had a rueful look on his face. Just then Uwezo cleared his throat. "Uh King Simba if I may speak," the grey lion said cautiously.

"Of course you may," Simba said with a smile.

"I thank you so much for your kindness," Uwezo said. "But I'm afraid that Tazama and I must decline your offer to stay."

"But Uncle Uwezo," Tazama cried out. "I love it here. I finally made some friends."

"I'm sorry honey but there are way to many males here," Uwezo said, looking over at Tojo and Malka.

"Well at least stay in the Pride Lands," Simba offered.

"Thank you," Uwezo said with a smile. "I think we'll do just that."

"Hey you can stay where me and Cala used to live," Malka offered. "Its close to the watering hole and its really safe."

"Thank you Malka," Uwezo said with another. "That way Tazama can still play with her friends."

"Yes!" Tazama cheered, nuzzling her uncle's front leg. "Thanks Uncle 'Wen."

"Anything for you," Uwezo said, nuzzling his niece. With that the pair were gone to find their new home.

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The weeks passed and things were going much better for Simba and his family. Mheetu and Amura had gotten married and after much debate they decided to go back to the Water View Lands to live. Simba wished his brother and new sister-in-law luck as they departed. Kovu had recovered from his injures and although he was saddened to learn of his mother and grandmother's fates the little brown cub knew that Simba had no choice. But he was getting used to his new family and was thrilled to finally have a father. At first Vitani was jealous of all the attention her new brother was given but eventually she got over it. Kovu and Kiara had become very close and the cubs were now six and eight months respectively. Vitani had also gotten very close to Kopa and Kion and Nia were joined at the hip. It was obvious who the cubs were going to end up with as mates. The only sad news was that during this time both Sarabi and Sarafina had taken ill and the two lionesses had passed away. But as much as Simba and Nala missed their mothers they knew that they were always watching over them. Just then Zazu came flying in and informed Simba that Usiku and Kutawa had just become parents to a little girl that they named Jioni. King Giza had recovered from his illness but had become weakened from it. So, like Mufasa had done, Giza stepped down and Usiku and Kutawa had become King and Queen a month ago.

"Tell Usiku and Kutawa we're very happy for them," Nala said.

"I will do so," Zazu said as he flew off. Once he was gone Simba and Nala turned and watched their kids play. Right now their game was out running Mufasa, who was trying to "eat" them The Royal Couple laughed at seeing Mufasa so happy. Losing Sarabi had been hard on the former King but now, three weeks later, he was trying to move on with his life.

"And to think I could have missed out on all of this because I was so angry," Malka said as he and Cala sat beside Simba and Nala.

"That's all in the past Mal'," Simba said with a smile. "I'm just glad we're friends again."

"Me too Sim," Malka said with a smile. "Me too." With that the two lions continued to watch their children play both of them very hopeful for the future.

The End

A/N Alrighty then ch 21 and story complete. Hope you all liked it. Let me know in a review please. Until we meet again dear readers.