As Hatari awoke the next day, the first thing he did was roar in outrage to find his mother and her new family was gone. Zanta was heartbroken and Chuma suggested they weren't loyal at all. Gallus couldn't get a single word in as his father mumbled about traitorous his mother truly was to his father and couldn't believe he allowed that runt to live.

He stood on top of a rock and watched his pride train while Gallus stood beside him. The young adult kept his eyes on the Pridelands and he silently thought about his love before flicking his tail as Hatari growled as he watched with narrowing eyes.

It wasn't long before Hatari turned to him with danger written in his eyes.

"Son."

Gallus looked over at his father with an arch eyebrow, silently saying he could go on speaking and he wouldn't ask what he wanted.

"We attack very soon."

Gallus unleashed his claws in silent anger. "Why at soon? Why deicde that now?"

Hatari snarled. "To get rid of some dead weight."

"That means Kiara doesn't it?"

"Kovu and Kamaria as well."

Gallus' eyes widened. "Just to kill them, you want to attack?"

Hatari growled as he unleashed and flexed his claws. Gallus didn't say a word as he looked back at the Pridelands and sighed heavily. What could he do that would make the Pridelands safe from harm? He promised he'd protect Leta's family and that included Kiara, Kovu, and Kamaria.

"It has to be done. She is unfaithful to my father."

Gallus sighed. "Ever think your father might've not wanted this path for you?"

"He would've. He isn't a coward like my mother is." Hatari growled.

Gallus rolled his eyes. "What gave you the idea Kiara is a coward? How do you she isn't just doing what's right for Kamaria?"

Hatari snarled as he clawed at the ground in anger. "She wouldn't have ran."

Gallus sighed heavily as he watched Hatari move down to speak with Vitani and Nuka along with Zanta and Chuma about whatever it was he wanted to speak about. His eyes slid over to the Pridelands and right there, he knew he had a choice to make.

Which Pride matter to him the most?

Which family mattered most?

DOTNO: TBC

Two weeks had passed, and the pride wasn't so sure about Kiara or her new family.

Leta was laying down in the sun as she watched Bakura speak with Asali and silently wondered how Gallus was doing at the moment. She didn't like her grandmother or her grandmother's new family, in fact she had made it clear.

Bakura just blankly stared as he watched the pride snarl at the ex - queen before ignoring her and Mheto just followed his older siblings as he thought they knew what was best.

"Gallus, I miss you."

Pawsteps came up behind her and she sighed heavily as she knew who it was. No doubt her grandmother. Kiara had tried endlessly to gain her grandcubs' love and to make them believe she really had changed, but they wouldn't have it.

"Leta." Kiara purred as she sat down. "Can we talk?"

Before Leta could answer, she shot straight up before rushing to a bush and threw up whatever food remained from breakfast that morning.

DOTNO: TBC

"How is she?"

Rafiki chuckled as he looked at Mheetu. "She is very fine and is all well."

Paka gave a sigh of relief. "Wait, are you saying what I think you are?"

"Huh?" asked Mheetu, confused.

Rafiki smiled as he nodded with a chuckle. "Dat is correct. A bit young but it is to be expected with mates."

Mheetu eyed them. "What do you two mean?" he whined.

Rafiki patted the king on the back. "Go see her."

Mheetu nodded as he padded into the den with his mate, Bakura and Mheto already with her. "Darling," he whispered to his daughter. "What did Rafiki tell you?"

"Yeah, tell him." Bakura grumbled.

Leta shot him a look. "Must you be so grumpy?"

"Yes!"

Paka rolled her eyes. "Bakura! Enough! How could you possibly know how she feels? You might be making it worse for you." she said as she nuzzled her daughter. "Ease up, Bakura. For her. Stress is not good for them."

"For who?" Mheetu asked in a whiny tone.

"For expecting mothers."

"... what."

Leta sighed heavily. "Dad, I'm pregnant."