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Nieera was trying to convince Niobe to stay, but nothing could get in that smart head of his, or was he smart?

"I'll stay the night, but I'll leave in the morning." Niobe told Nieera.

"Alright, but I just hope you understand why we're doing this. We never knew our father... or mother." explained Nieera.

At Pride Rock, the temptation was driving the family crazy. Kovu sat at the perch of Pride Rock, rallying the other lionesses to find Kiara. Nala came running up to him, in desperate search of her lion.

"Kovu!" she panted. "Kovu! Have you seen Simba?"

"Hasn't he returned?" asked Kovu.

He had a bad feeling it was his fault for leaving Simba all alone. Would Kiara still love him? Would the Pride still think of him as a king?

"No."

"Nieera and Namiya haven't returned either!" said Kiara, her cubs at her feet.

"Or Niobe!" chimed in Shani.

Kovu put his paw over his head. What was he going to do? Then it came to him.

"Everyone split into two groups.. I have an idea." he suggested.

Lionesses walked onto opposite sides.

"Nala, you lead that Pride." he pointed to the left. "With Vitani."

Vitani stepped forward and walked over to Nala.

"You will find Simba." he commanded.

"My side, you will be lead by me and Kiara and we will find Nieera, Niobe and Namiya."

"But who will take care of us?" asked Nyota, a tear in her eye.

"I will." said Dotty, smiling at the cub.

Soon, the Pride were off, searching frantically everywhere.

It was now morning, Niobe was preparing to leave but he didn't want anyone to hear.

He snuck out of the cave and sighed. "Oh, Namiya. Why?"

"Why did you have to leave us?"

He heard a soft voice behind him. He turned around.

"Namiya?"

"That's the name. Why are you leaving?" she placed her head under his chin and nuzzled him tenderly.

"I can't stay."

"Niobe... You can't leave us. It's dangerous out there." she explained.

Just then, several hyenas walked past.

"See?"

Niobe had to give in. "I'll stay," he sighed. "But only because I love you."

Just then, out of the cave, emerged Sukari, Giza, Ayo, Mapenzi, Nieera and Anara.

"What are you guys doing out so early?" squeaked Ayo, a paw in the air.

"Umm.. Nothing..?" gasped Namiya.

"I'm going hunting. Do you kids want to join me? And you, Giza? You're old enough." asked Sukari, hoping they'd say accept. Hunting alone was hard, there was no one to seal the herd in their spot.

"Sure." said the four teens.

They walked by Sukari's side.

It had been a day that both Prides were searching. Behind bushes, in jungles, waterholes, rocks, cave, everything!

Nala cried every night as they settled down to sleep.

Shupavu and Vitani cheered her up; but they had their own problems to worry about - Vitani could be expecting.

"Don't worry, Nala. Simba's a strong lion." consoled Vitani, nuzzling her.

"Thank you, Vitani." she pulled back some tears, biting her bottom lip.

"He must have run away." said Shupavu.

"It's not possible," said Nala. "He said he'd stick by my side... forever." she burst into more tears. The pain and frustration was killing her.

Kiara and Kovu were also heartbroken. Maybe they weren't their actual children, but they were still family. Shani would sit in the corner by herself and mourn as much as the rest of the Pride.

She shook her head. "Why'd you leave us, my son?" she asked herself.

The next day, the Pride set out again. It was raining lightly but a little rain wouldn't stop them. They suddenly spotted four blue things, flying quickly.

"Zazu!" gasped Kiara. She looked over to him. "Who are they?"

"These are my and Nzuri's chicks. Meet Usiku, Siku and Jana." he explained.

Usiku was a light violet, a mixture of Zazu and Nzuri. She was funny, outgoing and brave - perfect for a majordomo. Siku was a dark golden color - very different to the family. He was arrogant, ambitious and charismatic. Jana was a light blue, playful and sometimes a coward.

"We need a majordomo!" complained Kovu. "We haven't seen you for months!"

"Well, Usiku is going to be your future majordomo. I just wanted to introduce them to you, but I'll be back at pride Rock by tomorrow. I heard Dotty is in charge and I'll help her with her duties." said Zazu, sternly.

"How is Nzuri?" asked Shani, joining them.

"She's not too well. Just a bit ill - just a headache. But with some sleep, she'll be better enough to teach these babies how to fly tomorrow, whilst I'm out." replied Zazu. He perched up on Kovu's shoulder.

"Mane growing already I see!" he complimented. "How's life in the Pride Lands?"

"Not well.." said Kiara. "My father's missing and so is Nieera, Namiya and Niobe."

"I saw them the other day.. something about going to The Arosen Plains?" said Zazu.

"The that's where we're heading." Kovu said strictly.

Chapter 25! Hope you liked it! Thanks for reading! Please review!

Zazu has chicks! And Timon and Pumbaa may come back with babies, too!

Characters

Usiku - "Moon" - Usiku is the future majordomo to the Royal family. She is a violet color, funny, brave and outgoing. She is the oldest of Zazu and Nzuri's chicks.

Siku - "Sun" - He doesn't look like his parents at all! He is arrogant, ambitious, a golden color and the second eldest of Zazu and Nzuri's chicks.

Jana - "Yesterday" - Jana is the youngest. She is a light blue and has a personality much like Zazu's, though is a coward at times and is playful.