CandyCane21, sorry about the late update. That's why here's the next chapter. Enjoy.

Simba yawned as he exited the den. Another day of solving problems is ahead. Don't get him wrong, he loves his role as king. Not from the power his title grants him but from the experiences of helping the animals. Normally he would be greeted by the ever eager Zazu. But this morning his daughter and niece was the first he saw. He watched the two exhange a look before Kiara sighed and apporched him.

"Care for a morning walk?"

Simba smiled at the thought before frowning as he shook his head. "As much as I would love to, Kiara. I can't. I am meeting with the cheetahs today and..."

"I'll be glad to fill in." Sherise stepped in with a helpful smile. "I...um...used to be queen of my old pride. So it's not like I don't know what to do. Besides, it's something that Jeremiah can learn something from."

Simba was actually surprised to hear that Sherise was once a queen. Then again, there's a lot that he or her family doesn't know. Simba smiled before dipping his head. "Alright. I'll go."

Kiara smiled before father and daughter left to head down the rocky slope and into the savannah. Sherise smiled before heading into the cave to fetch her oldest.

...

Kiara sighed before looking ahead and smiled at the family of cheetahs before looking at her father. "Daddy..."

Simba turned his head and frowned at the look on his daughter's face. "Kiara? Is something wrong?"

Kiara shook her head before lowering it. "Depends on how you see it." she lifted her head and sighed. "I'm pregnant."

Simba's eyes widened as a lot of thoughts and emotions ran through him. Before he smiled and embraced Kiara. "Congratulations."

Kiara was stunned. "Aren't you...upset of any kind?"

Simba chuckled before nuzzling the golden orange lioness. "I know that I acted quite unreasonable last time. But I understand now. You and Kovu are mates as well as the future rulers of the Pridelands." a proud smile formed. "I believe your coronation is in order."

Kiara's orange eyes went wide before she shook her head. "Are you sure?"

Simba nodded. "Positive. I know you'll make a amazing queen as well as a amazing mother. Now, I believe we have a pride to inform."

Kiara giggled before following her father back to priderock.

BTBW

Kitra glared as she sat on a hill top watching the romantic exchange between Kiara and Kovu. The news of Kiara's new pregnancy went through the pride and kingdom like a wildfire.

"Apparently...our little plan didn't work."

The golden peach lioness growled before turning her brown eyes on the few years light tanned lioness. "This is not something to take lightly, Vitani! I deserve to be queen and Kovu's mate!"

Vitani rolled her pale blue eyes. "Then next time instead of going for the stomach...go for the throat."

Kitra glared at her cousin's retreating form before returning her hateful gaze on her sister and brother in law.

...

A light cream six year old cub with a light cream spiked backwards tuff, yawned before moving his hazel-blue eyes to the dark brown lioness walking besides him. "Tell me again why we're up so early?"

Sherise smiled at her son before returning her sights up ahead. "I figured that if you wanted to be a part of the guard that this would be a great lesson for you."

Jeremy frowned. "How come Jaha or Jax is not here?"

Sherise sighed before moving her green eyes to her son. "Jeremiah, you know how your brother and sister are. They wouldn't behave for less than five seconds. And this is very important that I handle this professionally."

Jeremy shrugged before looking towards another direction. "I see don't see why I have to go."

Sherise shook her head in amusement. Sometimes both of her sons and even Jahara reminds her of Kopa.