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Now, let's see what happens next! I'm so excited!

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Ch. 21 A New Perspective

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(Back to the Present)

"Ok, that's enough for now."

"What?" Kiara gasped as she watched Rafiki suddenly stand to his feet and walk off. Kovu, Makini and Marifa also seemed really disappointed when they heard what Rafiki said, "That's it?"

"For now." Rafiki stated as he looked back at his anxious audience, "I've been telling dis story all morning. I need a breather." In saying that, the old mandrill went to the back corner of the tree where he proceeded to grab a couple of fruit laying around and proceeded to have a late morning breakfast. This of course left the group very disappointed, especially a certain young mandrill who had just arrived in the middle of the story.

"Oh come on!" Makini exclaimed as she sat up and threw her hands up in the air, "You can't just leave us in suspense like that, Rafiki. What did Sarabi tell Malka? Why were the cubs sad? What was Scar planning? What happened to Kopa and Kicheko?!"

"Relax Makini," Simba said calmly as he came up and placed his paw on the young apprentice's shoulder, watching as she began to breathe heavily from asking so many questions, "Rafiki isn't as young as he used to be. Plus he has a point. We could all use a quick break." Though she hated to admit it, Simba was right. Makini crossed her arms and let out an aggravated huff, letting everyone know that she was not happy that she had to wait to know what happened next.

"Seriously, Makini?" Marifa came up and stood over his companion, "Stand up. I'm younger than you and I have enough self-control to not act like a whiny toddler."

"Hmph!" Makini turned away from Marifa, "Well I'm not moving until Rafiki comes back to finish the story." Marifa sighed as he went to fetch his staff and walk towards the other members of Simba's family. He knew it was pointless to argue with Makini. When she set her mind to something she followed through with it, no matter how childish her reasons were.

"So… what now?" Marifa asked the group? "Should we continue the tour?" looking around, he saw by their unsure expressions that everyone was not too keen on that idea. After all, they could learn about the other Kings of the Past later. The time during Simba's reign was all that mattered to them right now.

"I have a better idea." Nala spoke up as she got to her feet, "How about we all go outside and stretch our legs for a moment." She then turned to Kiara and Kovu as she continued: "Besides, I think we could all use some lunch right about now."

"Oh yeah," Kiara chimed in, remembering that she hadn't really eaten anything all morning, "We… stayed longer than we intended, didn't we?" It was true. No one was expecting to stay this long at Rafiki's. Simba merely wanted to show Kiara and Kovu the Tree of Life and the history of the Pride Lands. This venture had turned into more of a special event rather than a royal outing. Realizing this, Simba also remembered that there were some things he had better take care of if they were all going to remain here and listen to the rest of the story.

"We certainly did." Simba answered to his daughter's remark. That's when he decided to suggest something to the group: "How about you and Nala go out hunting while I go take care of some things real quick? Rafiki should be ready to continue by the time we all get back."

"Sounds good to me." Nala replied, "We need something to pass the time."

"I'll tag along to." Kovu offered as he and Kiara stood up, "I'm sure we'll have better success if I help out with the hunt."

"That sounds good to me." Nala said as she looked back at her mate for approval, to which Simba naturally nodded his head.

"Very well. It's settled." Simba stated, "We'll all meet back at Rafiki's tree in an hour or so. Then we'll continue the story." Everyone agreed with Simba's statement and soon, the royal family began to make their way towards the exit that led down to the base of Rafiki's tree.

As Marifi watched them descend down the staircase, he quickly ran over to one of the branches that stretched out from the tree. He got to the edge just in time to watch as Simba went into the direction of Pride Rock while Nala, Kiara, and Kovu headed out towards the hunting grounds. The young apprentice hated to see them go. He was enjoying the fresh company. Of course he knew they would be back later so he might was well enjoy what he had right now. For once again, peace and quiet filled the room.

"Hey, Marifa," Marifa gritted his teeth when he heard Makini suddenly talk behind him. He was expecting her to nag him about something or to state how something bothered her, but what she said actually surprised him, "Do… you know what happened to Kopa?" Marifa turned back towards Makini, who was looking at him with deep concern. This wasn't the whining girl that he saw earlier on the ground pouting with her arms crossed. It seemed as though Makini was now very serious.

"Honestly…" Marifa replied as he slowly made his way back into the room of the tree, "I'm not sure."

"It's just… strange." Makini said with deep thought as she looked back at the worn painting of Kopa on the tree, "Why would Rafiki keep this hidden from everyone? From us? It's just-"

"It wasn't your place to know." Both apprentices turned back to see that their master, Rafiki had returned and his expression seemed grave as he continued, "Those events were a secret dat I as well as de rest of de Pride Lands kept in order to preserve de future."

"B-But Rafiki." Makini tried to reason, "I thought that you taught us that we should never run from out past, that we should remember it and learn from it? That way we can prepare for the future."

"Dat is true," Rafiki conceded, yet he still kept his serious attitude, "Yet dis is a special case." Both apprentices looked at their master curiously as he walked up to where Kopa's painting was on the tree. Rafiki then put his hands behind his back and shook his head. With a sigh, he explained: "Much has happened over de years. So much heartache… so much pain. Scar had started a legacy of deception and disgrace from before either of you were even born. And de kingdom has suffered for it ever since. Simba realized dis pattern and wanted to break it."

"What do you mean?" Marifa asked as he and Makini walked up behind their mentor and followed his gaze towards the painting.

"I was asked by Simba to keep des events secret," Rafiki explained with a heavy tone in his voice, "In order to ensure de next generation would grow up with a happy and cheerful leader. Not one ruled by fear and heartache, but one with compassion and joy that would be a beacon for all broken souls to flock to. By keeping dis from Kiara, we hoped dat she would grow up in a world without pain… or sorrow, in which she in turn would model her rule after such ideals."

Both students just remained silent, as they just kept their gaze fixed upon the painting of Kopa, all the while deep in thought on what Rafiki had told them. This was news to Makini since she arrived during the middle of the story being told. Marifa knew these things already, yet the way Rafiki pointed it out put the whole ordeal in an entirely new light for the young mandrill. This was more than just making sure Kiara had a good childhood… it was making sure she didn't become hurt or scared by some traumatizing event.

Both Simba and Nala had gone through things during their youth that no one should have ever gone though. The loss of family and loved ones, the constant resistance from dark forces wanting to destroy all that they had worked so hard to build… the young apprentices couldn't help but wonder at the concept. If none of those things ever did happen, would Nala and Simba have come out the same? And if not, would it be for better or worse? Such thoughts were meaningless since there was no sense dealing with 'ifs', but Kiara… she had been shielded all her life from these things. Would finding out about this hurt her the way it hurt Simba and Nala?

"Wow…" Makini mulled over everything she had just heard, and though it made sense, there was one thing that she couldn't understand. Looking back at her mentor, she asked: "So… if that's the case, then why did you keep this part of the history if it would risk Kiara festering hurt towards everyone? Why not just… get rid of it?"

"Because that would be just cruel, Makini." Marifa explained calmly, "Could you imagine if something happened to me and you all just decide to forget about me and leave me forgotten in time? This is Simba's son, Rafiki is talking about. Of course he's going to remember him. He was in the line of kings after all." Seeing both his students talk about this matter made Rafiki smile internally. They were learning quickly.

"You both bring up excellent points," Rafiki turned around and stated, earning his student's attention, "You see… it would be easy just to forget about all of dis and be done with it since it had de capabilities to harm Kiara at such a young age. Dat is why Simba kept dis story hidden for so long. He hoped to be de one to tell her about all dat had happened when she came of age. Yet… it would seems de burden has fallen upon me thanks to Simba's clear lack of planning."

"Simba's lack of- what is that supposed to mean?" Makini asked, not sure if she heard her master right. Rafiki sighed as he answered: "You see… Simba had originally planned on telling Kiara about her older brother as well as de events dat led up to her berth and presentation. He told me dat he would be ready when de time came, but de fact dat I am de one telling dis story shows me dat it was as I had feared."

"And?" Marifa asked cautiously, "What might that be?" Rafiki's gaze then went out towards Pride Rock, in the direction Simba had went not too long ago. Shaking his head in dismay, Rafiki simply stated: "Simba is still not willing to accept all dat has happened."

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Meanwhile, Simba was currently wandering through the Pride Lands, going in what appeared to be no clear direction. He was going in the direction of Pride Rock… at first. But his mind just kept on swimming with all that he had heard. The moment he got out of sight of Rafiki's tree he dropped the happy façade and actually allowed himself to frown for the first time since the story began. Though Rafiki told the story to everyone, Simba found himself picturing everything that was being said. Every event… every moment… to Simba it was like recalling everything that happened the other day. It was all so… vivid. At first this was something pleasant, a way to re-live those happy moments in his life… yet… as he continued listening, he realized what was coming, and he dreaded it.

He knew Kiara had to hear this story, in fact, he should have been the one telling it. The moment Kiara asked him about what happened to Kopa, he just froze. It was like the events that the Lion King stayed quiet about for so long refused to come out. If it wasn't for Rafiki jumping in then there was no telling what he would have said, if anything at all. Simba thought he would be ready for this day, but in reality he wasn't. Even after all of this time, Simba struggled with the fact that his son was gone… all of his boys were still gone. Nothing has changed

As Simba approached a nearby secluded pond of water, he looked down at this reflection. Not much had really changed over the years. Sure he had gotten a bit larger and his knowledge of the Pride Lands was nothing like it was during his youth, but he was still that same poor, miserable heap of a lion that couldn't seem to let go of the past.

Why? Why couldn't he just accept the facts and move on? Why couldn't he just listen to what Malka told him? Why did he have to hope for the impossible after all this time? Whether it was from the thoughts going through his head or the fact that he once again felt like he messed up as a parent, the king found himself looking to the sky and asking for guidance.

"Father help me…" he said in a hushed voice, "I know Kiara needs to hear this… and… I need to as well. It's just… hard. Harder than I ever imagined it would be." Simba then shook his head as he tried to come to terms with himself on the matter. But part of him just… couldn't…

"Kopa… Kicheko…" Simba whispered to himself. "I don't know if you can hear me or not. But please… show me how to tell Kiara the truth… and… show me the truth as well. And if you can't… then please Father, at least let me know I'm not a fool for still holding on." He then looked to the sky for an answer, yet as usual, there was nothing… or so he thought.

Sighing in defeat, Simba turned back towards Pride Rock in order to take care of some unfinished business. But right as he was beginning to walk away the wind blew across his mane and then…

Don't give up hope…

Simba's eyes widened as he heard what sounded like a still, small voice whisper those words in his ear. Turning back around he looked to the sky, yet still there was no sign of his Father's spirit. Just the wind. There may not have been anyone there, but Simba knew he got his answer. It… wasn't what he expected, especially after all this time, yet it was enough to calm him on the matter. Perhaps… this was something that he would also share with Kiara… when the time was right. With his spirit lifted and his mind at ease, Simba looked back in the direction where wind blew and muttered two small words: "Thank you."

"Sire!"

Suddenly, Simba turned back to see Zazu the hornbill flying towards him. Instantly Simba composed himself and acted as if nothing happened. Though Simba was happy to see his majo domo, he still didn't want anyone to see him like this.

"Zazu. There you are." Simba greeted cheerfully as the bird landed in front of him. Though Simba was happy to see him, Zazu seemed very frantic when he landed.

"Thank the Kings!" The hornbill breathed with a sigh of relief, "I was beginning to fear the worst! You know how long you've been gone? Everyone at Pride Rock has been worrying about you all."

"I know, I know." Simba apologized as if he was still that mischievous cub from his youth being scolded by the bird, "We all sort of lost track of the time. You would too if you found what we found."

"And what might that be?" Zazu questioned, curious as to what Simba was talking about. Simba then explained to Zazu about how they uncovered the section of Rafiki's wall that talked about his early years as well as his first born son Kopa. When Zazu heard this, he couldn't help but give Simba a small smile.

"Oh that's wonderful!" Zazu exclaimed with delight, "Honestly I was beginning to wonder if you'd ever come around to telling Kiara about those rascals."

"Yeah… well…" Simba shrugged, not knowing what else to say, "That's… kind of why I am out here." Zazu looked at his king questioningly, but he had a good idea on what Simba was about to tell him. Straightening up, Simba issued: "Zazu, I need you to clear the rest of my day. I know I had some places to be later on, but if anyone asks then-"

"Of course, sire." Zazu said graciously as he held out his wings for emphasis, "Everyone will understand why you couldn't make it. And those who won't… well… I'll handle them. But rest assured that you have nothing to worry about. You take your time and tell Kiara what she needs to know." Simba looked down and smiled at his old friend. He was very grateful for his help, more so now than he ever was during his youth. Over time he had come to respect the hornbill and his job and even now as the time flew by and he became older, the major domo was still ready and willing to help.

"Thank you Zazu." Simba affirmed, "I truly appreciate it."

"Think nothing of it, Sire." Zazu responded as he flew up and hovered in front of the king, "Always a pleasure to serve the royal family." In saying that, Zazu took to the sky, yet right before he left he remembered something important that he needed to pass on to the Lion King.

"Oh! And Sire?" Zazu called back.

"What is it, Zazu?" Simba asked, though he wasn't prepared for what Zazu was about to tell him.

"I was told to inform you that Vitani currently has 4 kills. Tiifu and Zuri currently have 2." In saying that, the blue hornbill flew off towards Pride Rock to let everyone know that Simba was dealing with a… family matter.

As Simba watched his good friend fly away, he shook his head and chuckled at what he was told. Those girls were still in competition with each other. Simba didn't know what surprised him more, the fact that it was nearly noon and they were still out hunting or the fact that Vitani was winning against two huntresses. Well… maybe that last part wasn't surprising.

Simba was about to start heading back to Rafiki's tree, when a sudden voice spoke up behind him.

"Even after all this time, you still have that bird jumping through hoops for you." Simba flicked his ears and quickly turned around to see who was there yet there was no one.

"Who's there?" Simba questioned, looking around for the speaker.

"Some things never change." The voice said again. Simba then pinpointed the sound of the voice to be coming from the tall grass nearby. Getting into a defensive stance he ordered: "Show yourself!" This demand was met with a hearty chuckle from the mysterious being.

"Relax." The voice replied casually. Suddenly, the grass began to rustle and Simba's body grew tense and he prepared for a fight if it came to that. However, as the figure emerged from the grass, Simba's body relaxed and his expression changed from serious to shocked in an instance. For he recognized the lion who emerged from the grass.

"You surprise me." The lion said as he stepped forward towards Simba, who was still trying to process who he was speaking with, "Last I heard the Pride Lands won the war against the Out Lands. So why so tense, old friend?"

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While that was going on, near Rafiki's tree, Nala, Kiara, and Kovu had just returned from their hunt. They managed to snag an impala during their hunt yet they decided not to eat until Simba had returned. Now they were all waiting under the shade of the tree for Simba to come back. As they laid there at the entrance, Makini stuck her head out from a pile of leaves on a low branch and called out: "Are you sure you don't want to come inside? Master Rafiki is almost ready to begin the story again."

"It's alright, Makini." Nala looked up and called back to the young mandrill, "We'll be inside in a moment. I don't think Rafiki would appreciate us bringing our kill in his tree." Nodding her head understandingly, Makini zipped her head back inside the tree, causing a few leafs to fall off the branches. Nala appreciated the gesture, but she didn't want to start without Simba. This was a sensitive subject for both of them and she wanted him to be present when Rafiki began telling the story once again about his early rule and their son.

Their son…

Nala did not deny that her heart ached when she first saw the painting of her first born on the wall. He was her prince… her son… her baby. Yet as she listened, that feeling began to change. To hear the story about him and Simba gave the queen some form of happiness. She remembered those times well and she wished with all her heart that she could experience them again. Despite the outcome in the end, Nala was more than happy to sit and listen to the history of her son and his fate. In a way… it brought her some measure of peace.

"Hey, Mom." Nala tore her gaze from the tree and looked back at her daughter as she continued, "Any idea when Dad will get back?"

"Actually…" Nala began, looking back in the direction Simba went earlier, "He should be back soon. He just had to make sure there was nothing going on today that he had to take care of."

"Well I hope he hurries back." Kovu stated, though his eyes were still fixed on their kill, "I haven't eaten all morning." There was no denying it, Kovu was desperate for a bite of impala. Sure the ex-Outlander may have gone days without food in his past, but ever since he came into the Pride Lands, Kovu learned to appreciate the simple things in life. Such as a 3 course meal.

"Kovu?" Kiara questioned, yet Kovu didn't answer. His emerald eyes were locked onto the carcass. Realizing that her boyfriend's stomach was speaking for his mind, Kiara decided to snap him out of his trance. Using her tail like a whip, she snapped it across Kovu's nose, making him yelp in pain and jump back from the impala.

"Kiara?!" his growled as he rubbed his sore nose with his paw, "What was that for?"

"You should know better than to ignore me, dear." Kiara said in a sweet and gentle tone, though Kovu knew that Kiara's actions were anything but gentle, "Plus you heard what my mom said: no eating until Dad comes back."

"Grrr…" Kovu let out a disgruntle growl. He knew that eating before Simba got back was out of the question, but still… "Alright, but next time you ignore me, don't be surprised if you come out with a red nose." Nala chuckled as she watched Kiara and Kovu interact. She was glad to see them getting along so well, especially since Kovu was more than likely to ask Kiara to be his mate soon. Everyone knew it was bound to happen eventually, but Nala wished the young lion would just hurry up and ask for her daughter's paw already. She hated to rush things, but Nala knew she wasn't getting any younger and she would like to see them on the throne before her time came.

"Nala! Kiara! Kovu!" the group turned to the sound of Simba's voice calling for them. As they looked back they saw Simba approaching them, but it appeared that he wasn't alone, "You'll never guess who I ran into!"

"Simba?" Nala said out loud as she squinted her eyes to try and see who the newcomer was.

"Who is that?" Kiara asked as she and Kovu noticed the lion next to Simba. As the two got closer neither Kiara nor Kovu knew who this guy was, but Nala began to recognize certain features. That light pelt… that orange colored mane… those amber eyes… no… it couldn't be. Nala's face began to brighten as the newcomer and Simba approached them. Then when they were finally in front of them, the orange maned lion bowed his head and said: "It's good to see you again, Nala."

"Mega!" Nala exclaimed in delight as she ran up and hugged her old friend. The Stonelander let out a hearty laugh as he felt Nala throw herself into him and happily say: "It's so good to see you again!"

"You as well, my queen." Mega returned the gesture. Kiara and Kovu watched from the sidelines in shock. They may not have known the lion but they sure knew the name. Mega… he was one of the Stonelander guards who came with Malka to help Simba! They just heard about him and now here he was!

"What are you doing here?" Nala asked as she pulled away from him, "I thought the Guard is never too far from their king? Is Malka here as well?"

"Heh… no." Mega said with a smile, "Malka is still back home running the kingdom. You see, Nala, I recently retired."

"Retired?" Simba raised an eyebrow at his old friend, "I didn't realize that was possible in your position."

"Well… it is." Mega assured them with a toothy grin, "You see, I recently passed the torch down to my boy, Babu. Top of his class and a fighter just like his old man, so we decided to welcome him into the guard and take my place. So Malka gave me leave to travel the lands for a while to enjoy the freedom of not being bound by my duties. I recently heard that the Pride Lands were once again safe to travel to, so I decided to drop in and visit." This was an unexpected surprise for Simba and Nala. No one had seen hide or tail of Malka and his group since they returned to the Stone Lands all those years ago. To see Mega back and in good health was certainly a delight.

It was then that Mega noticed Kiara and Kovu on the sidelines watching him intently. He had no idea who Kovu was, but something about Kiara seemed… familiar.

"And who are these two?" Mega said, gesturing to Kiara and Kovu with his head. Before Nala or Simba had a chance to respond, Kiara stepped up and said: "I'm Kiara and this is Kovu. It's nice to meet you, Mega. I've heard so much about you."

"Kiara?!" Mega eyes widened as he approached the golden lioness. He took a moment to just look at her before stating: "Wow… you sure sprouted! The last time I saw you, you were no bigger than my paw!"

"A lot has happened since you all left, my friend." Said Simba as he walked up beside Mega.

"I can see that." Mega smiled back. It was good to see that everyone was once again doing well. Even after all that had happened, Simba was still bright and cheery. Mega didn't know if it was genuine or not, but the fact that the kingdom was alright and that the herds were ok led him to believe that everything was once again alright.

"So if you don't mind me asking…" Mega began, "What are you all doing out here with the monkeys?"

"It's a… long story." Kovu stated, trying to find the right way to put it.

"You see," Kiara added, "We were here to learn about the Kings of the Past, but then we found this secret history part of the tree about my brother Kopa."

"Wait…" Mega realized what Kiara just said, "You don't know about your brother?" Kiara responded with a shake of her head as she answered: "No. I just learned about him today. I actually just learned about you to. You came to the Pride Lands with your son Babu and your daughters, Timara and Boga. Right?"

"That's right…" Mega confirmed, but he was still in shock about what he was told. He looked back at Simba and asked with a concerned voice: "You're just telling her about him now?"

"Well… you see…" Simba tried to explain, but the Stone Lander knew that Simba stuttering was really him saying, 'yes'.

"Honestly, Simba." Mega sighed as he shook his head in dismay, "You are probably the worst when it comes to timing. Seriously! You come back home at the peak of Scar's tyranny, you almost missed your daughter's birth, you always slept in, you-"

"Wait… what?" Kiara agitatedly asked when she realized what Mega just said. She looked at her father, who was looking nervously at Nala for support, and asked: "You missed me being born?!"

"Almost!" Simba corrected, "I almost missed it. But I got there just in time." He hoped that answer would suffice but Kiara was clearly agitated at this point.

"What could have been so important," Kiara began, "that it caused you to almost miss me bring born?" Simba was about to respond, but Mega cut in.

"Don't be too hard on your father, princess." Mega soothed the young lioness, "Simba here was under a lot of stress during that time. Between Malka's training and Scar's sudden attacks against the Pride Lands things were really hectic."

"Wait… sudden attacks?" Kovu asked, which earned a sly look from the orange maned lion. It was clear that Kiara and this guy Kovu were just learning about what had happened all those years ago. But how much was unclear to him. Since he had just arrived onto the scene, Mega figured he might as well help out in telling these young lions what he knew.

"Before I go on," said Mega, "How much of the story do you guys know?" Kiara and Kovu explained to him about how they had gone through much of Simba's past. From Kopa's birth to Malka's arrival in the Pride Lands. It was there that Mega's brow furrowed when he realized where they were at. They were just on the edge of where the story began to take a turn for the worst.

"I see…" Mega calmly sighed as they finished explaining to him where they were at, "So when is that monkey coming back to tell the story?"

"We don't know." Kiara said truthfully, "I guess whenever he's done eating."

"That's going to take forever," Mega waved his paw at the thought, "So how about this: I'll tell you what I know and you can all listen until Rafiki is done. How does that sound?" Of course there was no objections to that offer, much to Mega's delight. As he laid down in the shade under the tree, Simba and his family followed suit. Kiara, Nala, and Simba listented closly to what Mega had to say, all the while Kovu began to quietly enjoy the impala that was killed earlier.

"Alright…" Mega began as he looked at his audience, "So this is what I know. Back in the day, Malka was invited to come to help restore the Pride Lands thanks to an invitation from Sarabi. I, some guards, and my cubs as well as Malka's cubs accompanied Simba to the Pride Lands. Upon arrival, we meet Simba and his family, along with Kopa and that hyena pup who Simba adopted. Now what was his name… Cappuccino? Kampeko?"

"Kicheko." Kiara corrected.

"Yeah, that's the one." Mega said graciously, "So anyway, after learning that the sole reason for being brought to the Pride Lands was to train Simba, my king, Malka, decided to help him out. Little did your father know, Kiara, that his training was starting bright and early the following day. No one knew, however, that that was the day that Scar decided to make his first move. Not against Simba… but against us."

End of Chapter 21

So there you have it. Mega is now on the scene telling us his side of the story. I wonder how Rafiki will react to that.

It still wonder what will happen to our young heroes in this story. I also wonder what Simba went through in this as well... hmmm...

Once again, thank you so much for your continual support. If this story can reach 200 reviews by the end of this year than that would definetly make this Christmas one to remember for me.

As always, thank yo so much again. This is Rogue Lion Signing off

(Salutes the Reader)

Review Response

XVLegend:

I'm glad to hear that. And it means a lot to know you are really enjoying the story. I hope you stick around for the upcoming content.

Toothless 1998:

I admit that the song could have been introduced a bit better... but hey, trial by error. Also, Malka will certainly have an interesting role as well as story in all of this.

Guest:

Well Simba and Nala adopted him but he doesn't really have that "prince" status. He just hangs out with Kopa and their like brothers. Also, I've yet to meet a character who's personality everyone loves, so if you find him annoying then hey, he's an annoying pup. That's just how it is.

I haven't forgotten for Asante but I'm using content from the movies, the LG series, and the TLK 6 adventures books. Not the German tapes. They (in my opinion) throw everything out of whack in the timeline plus I didn't feel like she was really needed in this story (Sorry Asante fans). We now have Jasiri who is a female hyena who gets along with Simba's son and who constantly says "Asante" so I figured that was a nice little tribute by Disney for her character. And since we now have her and her sister, Madoa, I figured that there was no reason to throw in another female hyena as a character. But in order to keep the story fresh, (and to connect the dots to some LG lore) I threw in an OC hyena and kept the concept of Kopa having a hyena friend.

So yeah... that's my reasoning behind it all.

Mike Noland:

That's the plan. I'm glad you're intrigued.

LouisianaFan1:

In case some readers forget about certain events I do admit that I recap on things so that people can follow the content easy. I'm glad you liked the music as well. I wasn't to sure about it. Thanks again.

Jaeson Chandler:

Glad you liked it. Every 2 weeks. You review and I'll keep posting.

WolfBLitzk03:

Next chapter... it's the next chapter after this one that's going to be intense. Sorry.

:D

dragonbond007:

I loved the broadway performance to. This song was actually from it but I had to make some tweeks in order for it to fit right. Still I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Incarnate Firefly:

No worries. I do it to kind of humanize the character in the sense. Using terms like those just make them more connectible in my opinion. No offence taken. I enjoy people saying their mind in the comment section. (Just as long as it's respectable of course)

Hmmm... is Malka the one Vita has a history with or is it someone else that Malka knows? Oh the inevitable conflict.

Yes, Sarabi does have her moments... but what did she tell Malka I wonder.

As for Nala...I'm also glad to see that you catch on to things like that.

Jestalnaker94000:

What are they planning indeed... won't know till you read more I guess.

:D

Liam Holman:

Patience pays off. I was worried about the song but I'm glad you liked it. I'd say it will only go up from here... but... well... you know... villains