A/N I'd like to give a shout out to Vitani825, mimoo 01, Starzinmieyez, Queen Mufasa94, milele yako for reviewing my last chapter. Here's ch 21 for you. enjoy

Ch 21 Confessions and Celabrations

"Kopa you can't be serious," Kiara said shocked by her step brother's admission.

"I've never been more serious in my life," Kopa said looking directly at Kiara. "I'm in love with you."

"I told you so," Kovu said with a scowl.

"But that dosen't mean that I'm trying to steal her away from you Kovu," Kopa said sharply. "I know that Kiara loves you and not me and I accept that. I wasn't even going to say anything to her but the whole fight with Windu made me say things I wouldn't have said otherwise. I would never do anything to jepordize our friendship Kovu. You should know that. I would never hurt you like that."

"Kopa I.." Kovu began felling ashamed of his behavior. "I'm sorry. I just..."

"It's ok Kovu," Kopa said with a smile. "I understand why you were so upset."

"Oh Kopa why didn't you say anything to me about how you felt?" Kiara asked.

"Because I didn't want things to be ackward between us," Kopa said avoiding eye contact with Kiara. "Especially since I know that you don't feel the same about me."

"Oh Kopa," Kiara said giving the golden Prince a nuzzle. "You don't know everything. I do love you."

"You do?" Kopa and Kovu said together their eyes wide with shock.

"Yes I do," Kiara said with a smile. Then the pale lioness turned to Kovu and said, "I'm sorry Kovu. I should have told you sooner but with everything that's happened recently I just haven't had a chance to talk to you about this. But you and I both know that things between us haven't been the best recently."

"Yeah I know they haven't," Kovu admitted. "I've felt it too. I was just hoping that things would get better on their own."

"Me too," Kiara admitted. "But hey we can still be friends right?"

"For sure," Kovu said with a smile.

"So does that mean you want to give us a chance?" Kopa asked.

"Sure does," Kiara said once again giving Kopa a nuzzle.

"Ahem," Tafina said suddenly causing everyone to look at her. "Sorry to interrupt but did you forget about me? Or did I not even matter to you at all Kopa." Tafina looked at Kopa with a hurt expression. "After everything I've done this is how you treat me? Like I was nothing? I thought you loved me Kopa. Or at least you told me you did. Or was that a lie?"

"I did love Tafina," Kopa said feeling bad that he had hurt Tafina. "That wasn't a lie. But I don't think I was ever in love with you. I'm sorry I hurt you. I really am. But you do mean a lot to me. Please don't be angry. I still want us to be friends."

"Friends?" Tafina said wiping her eyes with her paw. "You think we can still be friends? Yeah right. After the way you treated me? Besides I don't think I can stay here after all of this. Seeing you with her would be too much to take. I still love you Kopa. I always will. But this just hurts to much."

"Tafina please don't leave," Kopa pleaded.

"You take care of yourself," Tafina said giving Kopa one last nuzzle. "I know you guys will be a wonderful King and Queen one day." With that Tafina bid the rest of her pride farwell and walked out of the cave.

"Man that sucked," Kopa whispered. "I hope she'll be ok."

"Tafina's is a strong young lioness," Tama said reassuring. "She knows how to take care of herself."

"I still sucks though," Kopa said softly. Just then the group heard a low moan and looked over and saw that Nala was coming around.

"Mom!" Kiara cried running over to her mother and nuzzling her. "I'm so glad you're awake. We've been so worried."

"I'm sorry I worried you honey," Nala said softly. Then the creamy lioness looked over and saw Simba, Kopa, and Kovu all with bandages on them. "Guess I missed some brawl huh?" Nala said with a slight laugh.

"Guess so," Simba said laughing then wincing from his broken ribs. "We're just glad to have you back with us Nal'."

"Glad to be back," Nala said with a smile. "Are you sure you're going to be ok Simba?"

"I'll be fine in a couple of weeks," Simba reassured his mate.

"What about you guys?" Nala asked looking at Kopa and Kovu.

"I'll be fine in a week," Kopa replied.

"Me too," Kovu said. Then he saw the look his parents gave him and he said quickly, "I mean in a few weeks."

"Well I'm glad about that," Nala said with a sigh. "What about Mheetu and his pride?"

"Mheetu is dead," Nuka replied. "I made sure of that myself. There's no way he'll be coming back this time."

"Good," Nala said with a growl. "And the rest of his pride?"

"All surrendered," Simba said. "Thanks to Shenzi convincing the hyenas to join forces with us. We all owe you big Shenzi."

"Aw no ya don't," Shenzi said waving her paw. "Ain't that what friends do? Look out for each other."

"Yeah," Banazi piped up. "Ya would've done the same for us."

"Well we still owe you," Simba insisted. "If there's ever anything you need."

"Same with us," Chuni put in. "And we expect to see all of you at Nunzi and Shawni's wedding next month."

"We'll be there," Simba said. "And thank you."

"Our pleasure," Chuni said. "Now we really must be going. Until we meet again dear friends." With that the hyenas turned and exited the cave leaving Simba and his pride alone.

"Well there's some other good news to share," Kiara said. "Um Mom Kopa and I are a couple now."

"Really?" Nala said rasing an eyebrow. "Well that's a surprise."

"Yeah for us too," Kopa admitted.

"And you're ok with this Kovu?" Nala asked looking at the younger lion.

"Yeah I'm cool with it," Kovu said. "At first I wasn't but I am now. All I want is for Kiara to be happy. And if that's with Kopa then so be it."

"What about Tafina?" Nala asked.

"Tafina left," Kopa said. "She was pretty hurt by this whole thing and decided it was best for her to leave."

"That's a shame," Nala said shaking her head. "It really is."

"I agree," Simba said. "But Tafina is a tough lioness and she make friends fast. I think it won't be long before she finds another pride to live in. She'll be just fine."

"You're right Dad," Kopa said with a smile. "You usually are. Tafina will be fine. With that Kopa and his family and friends all settled down to get some much needed sleep everyone loking forward to tomarrow, which would be a day of peace.

A month later Simba and his pride were all gathered in the Outlands for Nunzi and Shawni's wedding. Simba was still walking slowly and a result of his injuries and Kovu still needed help from Nuka and Tojo to make the long walk. But they had all managed to make to the Outlands. By now Vitani's pregnacy had progressed nicely and she was due to have her cub in a couple of weeks. As the pride gathered next to the hyena clan Kopa and Kiara went off in search of Nunzi and Shawin. As luck would have it they didn't have to look very far. "Hey you guys," Kopa greated with a smile. "So today's the big day huh? Bet you're nervous."

"Yeah just a little," Nunzi admitted blowing out his breath. "But it won't be too long before you guys are getting married."

"Yeah can't wait for that," Kopa said giving Kiara a nuzzle.

"Well why wait?" Shawni asked. "Why not get married today? It'll be fun. We can have a double ceremony."

"Hey yeah that would be great!" Kiara exclaimed with a smile. "Don't you think so Kopa?"

"Sure," Kopa said also smiling. "Are you sure you don't mind?"

"Who better to share our wedding day with than our two best friends," Nunzi said with a grin.

"Then let's do it!" Shawni cried. With that the four friends went out to inform their families of their plan.

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Later that day when the sun was highest in the sky Rafiki had arrived to preform the weddin, which at this point had turned into a double wedding. This pleased the mandrill greatly. The Circle of Life was continuing. Shenzi was sitting beside Simba watching her son get married and she let out a sigh, "Don't it seam like it was only yesterday that they were born?"

"Yeah it does," Simba admitted with a sigh of his own. "Soon they'll have cubs of their own. Time sure does fly."

"Won't be too long before those girls of yours will be getting married themselves," Shenzi said.

"Don't even say that," Simba said shuddering at the thought of his baby girls getting married. "They're only seven months old." He looked over at Jasiri and Zuri who were sitting with Nala. Nala looked over a gave her mate a smile. Simba looked up at the alter where Rafiki was waving his stick over Nunzi and Shawni as well as Kopa and Kiara blessing their union and offically making them mates. Simba and Tama went over and nuzzled Kopa and Nala and Tojo did the same to Kiara while Shenzi and Chuni were nuzzling Nunzi and Shawni. Then the two newly married couples turned towards the group who all went up to them and offered their congratulations. "Congratulations you guys," Kovu said giving Nunzi and Shawni a smile fallowed by an embrace. "I'm really happy for you guys. And you guys as well." He turned towards Kopa and Kiara when he said this last part.

"You really mean that?" Kiara asked.

"Yeah I do," Kovu said truthfully. "Look I'll be honest here. I still love you Kiara. I probally always will. But all I want is for you to be happy. And it's pretty obvious that Kopa makes you happy. And that's all that matters."

"That's a very mature attitude son," Nuka said patting his son on the back.

"I agree," Vitani put in. "In fact I..." Just then Vitani gasped and let out a cry.

"Mom!" Kovu cried out in alarm. "Are you ok?"

"What's wrong 'Tani?" Nuka asked also alarmed.

"My water just broke!" Vitani cried.

"What?!" Kovu and Nuka cried at the same time.

"Ahhh!" Vitani cried as another pain went through her body. "Oh the cub is coming!"

"Oh man we've gotta get you home," Kovu declared.

"No I don't think I can move," Vitani said as another pain forced her to the ground.

"Well you can't have the cub here!" Nuka cried.

"I'm afraid she may not have a choice," Rafiki said walking up beside Vitani and examining her. "Ah yes de cub should be here any minute now. "

"What's going on?" Kurya asked coming up to the group.

"Mom's having the cub Grandma!" Kovu cried.

"What?!" Kurya cried.

"It's a good thing we came when we did," Zira piped up.

"I need fer you all to back up please," Rafiki said gently pushing the group back. Then the mandrill turned towards Vitani and said, "I need fer you to push now Vitani." With that Vitani took in a deep breath beared down and pushed. "Good, good," Rafiki said. "De cub is coming down. Push again Vitani." Vitani took in another breath and pushed as hard as she could the sweat pouring down her face.

"You're doing great honey," Nuka said encourging his mate. "Keep going."

"You can do it Mom," Kovu said.

"Ugh this wasn't nearly as hard the first time," Vitani panted as she pushed again.

"Good de cub is almost out," Rafiki said. "One more push should do it." With that Vitani gave one big push letting out a big scream in the process. "Good de cub is here," Rafiki said with a smile holiding up a tan bundle and giving it to Vitani. "A healthy baby boy."

"Oh he's beautiful," Vitani said as she cleaned off her cub.

"I'll second that emotion," Nuka said with a smile as he bent down and nuzzled his newborn son.

"Man he is so tiny," Kovu whispered. "Hey there little fella. I'm your big brother, Kovu. Welcome to the world." Just then Vitani let out another cry startling Kovu and Nuka.

"What's wrong?" Nuka asked in alarm.

"Ah yes dat should be de other cub coming," Rafiki said with a smile.

"Other cub?" Vitani, Nuka, and Kovu all said at the sametime.

"Yes," Rafiki said. "Now push again fer me Vitani." With that Vitani took a deep breath and pushed again. "Ah yes yer son has a sister," Rafiki said holding up the second cub, who had a light brown coat, and handed her to her mother.

"Oh Nuka we have twins," Vitani breathed as she cleaned off her daughter. "Can you believe it?"

"They're perfect," Nuka whispered giving his daughter a nuzzle. Then he gave his mate a nuzzle and said, "I love you so much. I'm so proud of you."

"I love you too," Vitani said returning the nuzzle.

"So what are my siblings' names?" Kovu asked.

"Well your brother is going to be called Nero," Vitani said.

"And your sister is going to be called Tia," Nuka said.

"Nero and Tia," Kovu repeated. "I like the names. Well little Nero and Tia, welcome to the world." With that the family and their friend all gathered around and admired Vitani and Nuka's new son and daughter.

A/N well there you go everyone ch 21 complete. Ch 22 will be the last chapter. Hope you all been enjoying. Review please.