"Kopa! Janna! Come here!" yelled Baliyo as he chased his two month old niece and nephew, he could barely keep up with the two cubs.

The two had grown into playful two month olds, and took the hearts of the pride. Rani and Kion hadn't decided who would take their place, but didn't want to rush things. Kopa was more outgoing than his sister and Janna was more gentle than her brother. But both didn't take too well with strangers at all.

When they were shown to the animals of the Tree of Life, everyone had taken the time to express their joys to the royal couple. Kopa had befriended a tiger cub and Janna had befriended a fox kit. Kion had taken time away from his kingly duties to spend time with his cubs and played with them whenever he could, and he treasured both of them. Rani managed to take time away from her queenly duties to play with the cubs as well.

They had asked Baliyo to look after Kopa and Janna while they attended a small problem with the animals.

"Do you think we lost him?" Kopa laughed as he looked at his sister.

"I think so." Janna agreed with her brother. Her orangey amber eyes shining with playfulness as she gazed over her shoulder to lookout for her uncle.

The two cubs jumped when they saw a shadow over them and their eyes moved upwards to see their uncle. Baliyo was out of breath but he held a stern gaze. He couldn't dare to lose his nephew and niece because his sister would have his head without a doubt. He didn't want to risk it.

"You two are such troublemakers."

Kopa gave his uncle a wide smile as he innocently looked at him. Baliyo gave him a look and the innocent look vanished away.

"We're sorry uncle Baliyo." Janna mumbled as she looked down at her creamy paws. "We won't run away from you again."

Baliyo sighed heavily as he picked Janna up in his mouth. "Let's get going home. Your parents are going to wonder where you two are."

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The cubs were having their nap when Ujanja returned to the Tree of Life. Kion had been outside talking to his fatherly figure when he saw the dark gray furred lion with the black mane. He smiled widely as he greeted the lion with the head bump.

Surak frowned but didn't say much as he bowed his head in respect before going off to join Nirmala.

Ujanja smiled before speaking about what he had seen in the Pridelands and Kion growled as he heard the information. He couldn't believe those lands and didn't know how other lands were allies with the Pridelands. But those other lands were also their allies. They just never understood how the Tree of Life and the Pridelands weren't allies.

"They don't seem to be wanting to attack. Yet."

Kion sighed heavily with that sentence. Of course the Pridelands wouldn't show if they would want to attack the Night Pride. They had so much more lionesses to fight with them, and they were a small pride. But they had to be on guard until it was official.

"Thank you for this information, Ujanja." Kion replied to his friend. "I will make sure they don't think about attacking. Your the eyes in the Pridelands for us."

Inwardly, Ujanja chuckled darkly. This was so easy having Simba's first son in his paws. A small yawn broke his thoughts as he saw two cubs; one goldenish-brown with a dark red unruly tuft and chocolate eyes, and one brown with orangey amber eyes. He smiled.

Ujanja gazed at his friend. "Are these your cubs?"

Kion smiled proudly as he motioned for his two cubs to come meet his good friend.

"Yes, they are. Ujanja, this is my son, Kopa, and my daughter, Janna."

The dark gray furred lion lowered himself down to the cubs' level. "Hello there. I'm your father's friend. My name's Ujanja."

Kopa felt Janna back behind him as he shook in his place. "H - Hello. My name's Kopa and this is Janna. We're twins."

Ujanja smiled. "It's wonderful to meet you."

Rani came out of the den to see the lion and smiled slightly. "Ujanja... you're back, are you?"

"Good day, your highness."

"Rani, love, Ujanja brought more news on the Pridelands." Kion explained to his mate. "I'll tell you later."

Rani nodded in understanding. "Alright, we'll chat later. I was about to go and find Baliyo to see if he could watch the cubs again for a little while."

Ujanja raised an eyebrow. "Whatever for?"

"Another animal problem according to Nirmala." sighed Rani.

Ujanja smiled as he thought for a moment before a plan hatched in his mind. He knew a way to get rid of those Pridelands for good. "Why don't I watch them? Give your brother a break."

"Are you sure? They're quite the troublemakers from what I hear from Baliyo." Kion grinned, gazing down at his two cubs as they smiled innocently.

Ujanja nodded in response. "Of course. I've dealt with worse. It'll be easy. We'll go for a walk."

Kion shared a look with his mate before looking at his friend. "Well, if you're offering, I don't see why not."

Rani nodded. "We'll be back shortly. We can come get them if you'd wish."

"We'll be at the river." Ujanja replied. "Give the cubs a chance to drink."

Kion smiled as he nuzzled his cubs. "Then their in your care." he bent down to his cubs' level and smiled warmly. "Now, listen to Mr. Ujanja, alright? He'll take care of you while we go and solve this little problem. We'll be back shortly."

Kopa nodded. "Okay, daddy."

"Janna? Can you do that?"

"Yes, daddy." Janna smiled as she nuzzled her father.

Kion smiled as Rani nuzzled them before they took off towards the animals. Ujanja smiled down before moving towards the river and the cubs were quick to follow. The dark gray furred lion smiled darkly as he chuckled. This would make things so much more easier.

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Kiara yawned as she smiled happily when she looked at Kovu. A lot had happened. Talib had grown into a teenager. His mane was brown and was coming in nicely, he grew taller. He was more slim and didn't really have any muscle to him.

Zira had died in a battle between the two prides, but the highlight of it was her and Kovu were mates, future rulers of the Pridelands.

"Kiara."

The crowned princess smiled when she saw her little brother. "Talib, what do you need?"

Talib smiled. "Let's go for a walk!"

Kiara laughed as she stood up, nuzzling her mate first, before following her little brother. Kovu had been confused when he couldn't find Kion, and it was heartbreaking to tell him that Kion was dead, no longer with them. The now Pridelanders expressed their sorrow for the royal family and the rest of the pride who had known the prince.

"How are things with Kovu?" Talib asked as they stepped down the rocky steps.

Kiara smiled. "Perfect, I'm happy that we're finally together."

"Um, do you think Kion would happy for you?"

Kiara stopped in her steps as she frowned sadly. "I think he would be. I really miss him. I miss my baby brother."

"I wish I could've met him." Talib replied.

Kiara smiled softly at her brother. "You would've loved him."

Talib nodded. "I would've and mom would be much more happy."

"She's accepting it now. She's better when she talks about it. She doesn't cry as much. Yes, there's off moments, but she's better now."

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Ujanja smiled as he watched the cubs taking a drink and he waited. If he got rid of one, then the other would rat him out, so the obivous answer was to take out both of them. He flicked his tail as he waited for the right moment.

"I want mama and daddy." Janna whimpered to her twin brother.

"I do too."

Janna looked over her shoulder where Ujanja was laying down. "Mr. Ujanja scares me." she whispered to Kopa.

Kopa did the same and shuddered before looking at his sister. "I know. What lion has dark gray fur? He looks like he should be a fox."

Janna giggled and Kopa smiled proudly. He wanted his sister to keep smiling until she died and he was going to make sure she kept smiling.

"Are you two done drinking?" Ujanja's voice broke through.

Kopa rolled his eyes. "Not yet, Mr. Ujanja!"

Janna huffed as she took another drink. "How much longer till mama and daddy comes?"

"I dunno." Kopa shrugged as he finished. "We're done!"

Ujanja chuckled and the two jumped when they realized he was behind them. "Finally. Now, let's go."

"Where?" Janna asked, cocking her head to the side.

Ujanja grinned as he unleashed his claws and raised his paws. "To your death!" with that he swiped and sent the cubs into the river.

He laughed when the river carried them away. Now, all he had to do was tell Kion the Pridelands had killed them.