Jason Chandler; I agree. Poor Cecilia.

Time went on and the years passed, Cecilia was now sixteen years old. As Sienna and Thelma were thirteen, and the teenagers were now young adults.

As for King Scar, the rich brown lion was lonely. He had ruled his kingdom with a iron paw for the past thirteen and a half years. But he wanted more and he needed a partner of sorts. The lionesses wasn't as loyal as his daughter and her gathered of followers. But there's another thing he wishes from gaining a queen.

The lonely nights will be no more, plus it wouldn't take a genius to know that he's not young anymore. He needs a heir, five years ago Zira brought him a small rich brown cub. Said she concived him with a passing rogue before sending the hyenas to dispose him.

As remarkable that was, his grandson wasn't what he wanted in a heir. He's small and weak, a waste. Nuka. Then a young lioness came and gave herself to him. Now he has another daughter that the mother named Vitani.

But this time, he has the perfect lioness in mind to be his queen and the mother of his cubs.

"Shenzi!"

The now hyena matriarch walked into the king's den with her head low. "Yes, Scar?"

Scar growled, they have been through this countless times. But Shenzi continues to address him as though he's not even king. But he has better things to deal with. "Shenzi! Gather your gang and fetch Elara for me."

Shenzi raised a black eye brow before turning to do what the king asked.

...

Elara sat on a hill top watching the romantic exchange between Cecilia and Mheetu. She remembers when she first fell in love with Cassiel.

Now half of her heart belongs to her best friend and the other belongs to the ruthless king that saved her life. Elara knows it's wrong on more than one different ways. But there's something about Scar that pulls her to him.

"Lioness!"

Elara turned her annoyed purple eyes to her right to see the three hyenas she unfortunately came to know. Shenzi, Banazi and Ed.

"What do you three want now." Elara growled as she turned her eyes back to the nuzzling pair. "Sarabi has already went out with a hunting party."

Shenzi scowled as she rolled her dark yellow eyes. "The king summons you."

A jolt of excitement ran through the dark tawny lioness' veins. She took a deep breath before shaking her head. "Well...lead the way."

On the way to priderock, she thought on why Scar wanted her. Before she could think of anything reasonable enough she found herself, in front of the den.

Inhaling and exhaling, Elara entered the den. Her ears perked at a deep laugh before lowering her head as a shiver went down her spine.

"I'm glad you can make it."

Elara glared at the rich brown lion as he slinked out of the shadows of the den with a rather charming smile on his tan muzzle. "Why am I here?"

Scar grinned as he apporched the young, beautiful lioness. "I'll cut straight to the point. I have a offer that you can not refuse."

Elara frowned but on the inside she was slightly leaping for joy. "What would your offer be?"

Scar walked up to Elara, dangerously close. "Be my queen and mother to my cubs."

Elara gasped as her eyes nearly popped out of her sockets. She had a feeling that Scar was going to ask that. But she couldn't...no matter if she just might have feelings for the king. She is married...she's happy with Cassiel.

Elara shook her head and went to decline but Scar was shaking his head, clicking his teeth.

"I'm afraid no is not a answer." Scar purred. "Think of it this way. You as queen will be able to see your pride sisters and brothers' wellbeing through. You are in charge and it will be insurance for the males and young females."

Elara lifted her head and stared at Scar with unbelievable eyes. He knew that she'll be loyal to the Pridelands and Cassiel and used that knowledge against her.

"Ooh." Scar said knocking Elara out of her thoughts. "I would hate to have to kill off a new generation. I can't have a healthy rebellion following." then he turned his leafy green eyes on the distressed lioness. "Wouldn't you agree?"

Elara knew what she must do. It may be the wrong choice but it's what her heart is telling her.

BTBW

Guard Leader Cassiel yawned as he returned to the small den under priderock. It's where his family along with some of the pride and the rest of the royal family sleeps in. When he reached the entrance a frown found it's way across his handsome face.

Normally his mate would greet him. He was looking forward to being in Elara's presence. Now with Cecilia about to start her own family, he thought he'll have another.

A loud roar echoed through the dry land which the lionesses has started to call the shadow lands. With a growl he turned to join the others stopping at his mother's side.

Up on the peak of priderock stood Scar, his black mane blew in the wind. "My subjects, I have a glorious announcement."

"Father, what's going on?" Cecilia asked as she apporched the gathering with Mheetu by her side.

Cassiel shook his head with a annoyed expression. "The king has a announcement."

Cecilia looked up at the tyrant as he began to speak.

"The time of me solo ruling has come to a end. As I have found a queen. My dear subjects, I introduce you to the new queen of the Pridelands; Queen Elara."

Cassiel and Cecilia gasped as Java and Sarafina growled. Eleanor and Sarabi was speechless.

Elara knew that as she walked out of the den and stood by Scar's side she had a lot to explain. After Scar dismissed the gathering and retired into their den, Elara went to face the pride.

Cassiel walked over to his mate with narrowed amber eyes. "When were you going to tell me."

Elara lowered her head and eyes. "I only agreed to be his queen to protect you and the other males. Scar is feeling paranoid. He thinks with the males the lionesses still loyal to Mufasa would breed with them and create a rebellion army. So he planned on...eliminating the threat."

Cassiel shook his head. "I would gladly die than to know that my mate is being sacked by that fool."

Elara sighed before apporching the dark brown lion. "What would you do if you were in my paws? Besides your life is not just on the line. Mheetu, who is our daughter's boyfriend and Tojo. Your brother."

Java snarled before charging and striking her daughter-in-law. "That doesn't make it right!"

Amina narrowed her eyes and snarled before tackling her friend to the ground."We may not like the situation but as of now, Elara's our queen! So I suggest you start treating her with respect!"

Elara felt like crying. The pride was devided. Nothing would be the same again.