For a few golden, unforgettable moments of joy, the world belonged to the lion prince and his hyena. They dashed about the fields like hyperactive bees, fuelled by happiness and relief. They couldn't stand still and couldn't let each other out of their sight so they just danced together, oblivious to everything, but the devotion they had for each other.

But as the adrenaline began to wear off, Kion's conscience creeped back in and the two settled down on a riverbank underneath a huge tree's cool shadow. "I'm never going to forgive myself." Kion said bluntly as he traced the scar his uncle left him. "Without my Roar, none of this would have happened. Mzingo wouldn't have sent that monster after dad, Scar couldn't have returned and we'd all be fine. I never asked for this."

"What are you going to do now?" Jasiri asked carefully.

Kion shrugged. "How does one try to fix the unfixable? Ono is dead, and he's not the only one. I don't even want to know what my mom went through with him in my body." He sighed. "I guess I just have to go on. But I know... here..." he pointed to his heart. "... that things will never be the same again."

"How could it, when you're marrying such an amazing hyena gal?" Jasiri grinned. "Hey, I was here and I saw the Pridelanders come together like never before! You know what I think? As awful as it may sound, I think this was meant to happen. Things are meant to change, and we have to be there to push them towards becoming better. That's what Ono would have wanted."

"That's a nice thought." Kion said quietly, and hugged his fiancee. "I should probably go find my dad and figure out what his role in all this is. There is some kind of a weird connection between him and Tama, even now."

Jasiri held him tighter. "After we take the week off... maybe I'll let you go. Maybe. Come on, Kion, we beat him. We beat Scar, the war is over. You can ask him anytime. What you should do is remind me what it feels like to have a mate... if you catch my drift." She gave him a sultry grin.

"Hmm? Ohh yeah? Well... I guess the world can wait just a night." He tackled her softly, but firmly. The hyena bared her neck for him.

"Just a night..."

He lowered himself onto her, and into her. Jasiri clenched her hind thighs in pleasure, and moaned. "Kion..." she husked. "Do you remember last Kupatana?"

"Yeah... we met our kids." Kion replied, and returned to the business of nuzzling every spot his mate's delightful body. Jasiri rolled her eyes and took control, pushing Kion over and climbing on top of him.

"We're going to have cubs, Kion." She stated, as a matter of fact and caressed his face with her paw. "Two, beautiful, grey cubs. And we're having them now." Kion snapped at the paw playfully. "No offense, 'Siri, but do we really want to have this discussion here? I mean-ohhh yes!-I love cubs-mmm-as much as anyone-AW YEA!-but-but-but it's not the sexiest topic in the world, kay?"

Jasiri harrumphed. "Males. Should I talk about your size?"

"Well, to be fair, I have grown more than a little bit since the last time."

She laughed, and ran her paw through his thickened mane. "Still the prince of haircuts, though."


Kion stood in front of what seemed like Pride Rock, but somehow, innately, he knew something was wrong with it and that he did not belong here. He couldn't tell whether it was day or night - all that existed in his mind was the Pride Rock-esque... place.

Instinctively, he walked up the familiar steps that led to the den entrance, which was pitch black and emanated nothing, but cold. Kion peered into the darkness, until he saw the vague shape of a lion walk out. He gasped as he realised who the lion was.

Kion had never met him, but he'd heard enough of that black mane, those poisonous green eyes and the...

"Scar." He whispered. His great-uncle glared at him with absolute hatred.

"Run now, Kion." He said in a mocking, silky tone that barely hid his disgust. "Feel the strong earth underneath your paws and the soft wind on your face, and the... warmth of your lover... whilst you can. My soul will not be contained here forever. And when I escape, I will make life as miserable for you as death is to me!"

Kion growled. "Why?! You won already, and it gave you nothing! I could feel it, even when I was dead myself... your confusion, your boredom with ruling! You are not fit to live!"

"No! No..." Scar said. "This isn't about victory, or the throne, not anymore. This is not a hunt, and you are not my prey. This... is a vendetta! And I curse you, Kion, and your father and any of your sick hyena progeny... I will hate you, and hurt you, til the end of time itself!"

With those words, Scar turned around and returned into the unspeakable cold of the cave.


Kion gasped as he awoke, filled with terror. Fortunately, Jasiri hadn't stirred and was softly snoring beside him. The lion prince stood up slowly and refreshed himself with cold water from the river, but it did nothing to drive away the fear that was now permanently frosting his heart. It was just a nasty dream of course, just something that his terrible experience had conjured up... but if there was anything he'd learnt from being dead, it was to not take chances.

He had to prepare for Scar's eventual return. And this time, he decided, he would confront Scar on his own terms.


Author's Note: I'm sorry if this chapter isn't very plotheavy, as I wanted to give Kion and Jasiri some chill time lol.

And before you tear my head off for using Scar again, this does not mean he is making an immediate comeback. It's just a scene to establish that he will always be a threat.

Oh yeah, and no wedding yet. But soon, I promise! This arc won't take that long.

*Juria - It does sound a lot more exciting than it used to. Something about the hyenas and jackals teaming up?

*Reverend I'm a Jesus Freak - Lion King 2 is my fav, so of course I wanted to make Zira as cool and crazed as possible.

*Sonicbronyuniversez - Yeahhh, but at that stage, why read at all if you have the show?

*AlphaWolf97100 - Lmao.

*DragoonSensei - Mzingo is well on his way to becoming a badass.

*Guest - They were seeing Zira because Tama promised them the staff if he did. And she was hoping that Kopa could take over the Outsiders.

*Kingdedede bobo - Oh, I can and I will.

*shadow-dog 18 - Thanks!

*Anonymous Girl - Hmmmm... you just gave me a great idea!

*Guest - It's a bit complicated so try and follow me: Scar wanted Zira to be on her side, so sent Tama's son(as he knows Tama is tough and so is her son, probably). Tama wanted Kopa to be king, so told him to go in exchange for the staff. And Kopa just wants the staff because he thinks Scar is still in charge. I'll be discussing Nuka in the next chapter.