CandyLuv99; Thanks for the review. As for Uru, I don't think she'll risk the lives of Mufasa's renaming cubs. But who knows what might happen during Scar's Reign.

Just a bit of a heads up, to those who don't know. The OC introduced in this chapter, you pronounce his name(Hay-Soos)

Enjoy chapter thirty-three!

It's been a few weeks since the deaths of Mufasa and Simba. Since then Scar had claimed the throne and so far his rule proves to be difficult.

A few lionesses gathered away from priderock with Sarafina, Sarabi and Uru. Those three had close ties to the new King.

"Do you think he'll kill our cubs?" asked a young mother. The yellow lioness had concern in her yellow eyes for her newborn son.

Uru sat quiet and Sarafina had dozens of thoughts stampeding through her mind. The pale cream lioness light green eyes widened when she realized something.

"Scar did kill his guard. Four lions that not only had his back while protecting the Pridelands but his friends. Who to say he's above murdering cubs to maintain his line?"

Sarabi gasped as she could most likely know what's going through her friend's mind. "Fina, surely you don't think that.."

Sarafina looked at the lionesses with fear in her eyes. "You don't understand Sarabi! Nala is in danger no matter what he'll do. A lot of kings mate with more than one lioness, either willingly or with force." Sarafina turned and bolted without another word.

Sarafina raced to priderock just in time to see the new King in council with his hyenas. After the hyenas left Sarafina quickly rushed over to the reddish-brown lion.

"Taika!"

Scar growled, recognizing the voice right away. Facing the incoming lioness with a glare. "We been over this, Sarafina. My name is Scar!"

Sarafina lowered her head and shook it. "No," she lifted it and looked at the male in front of her. "Taika is the lion I fell in love with. You may have changed but I still love you."

Scar growled. "Sweet words won't matter. I don't feel the same."

"But Taika!" Sarafina went to step forward to back up at Scar's roar.

"You betrayed me! You mated with the lion that had a paw in my torture throughout my cubhood! You might as well as slept with Mufasa! Now I have to every day see the spawns you and that monster created!"

Sarafina had tears falling down her face. "But Nala is your daughter! I was pregnant and was going to tell you when I overheard your conversation with Nefertiti."

Scar looked at the pale cream lioness before stepping back. His heart aching as he realized it all. That he almost killed his daughter. But just like that those emotions faded. He had no need for daughters. He needed a male heir to sustain his line.

"Thank you for telling me. But it doesn't change a thing. Just that if cubs start disappearing, you're safe to know that Nala won't be harmed."

With a lashed of his tail, Scar turned and climbed the stone slope of priderock.

Sarafina watched with tears falling as he and Gwen nuzzled lovingly before entering the cave.

...

In a secluded part of the cave laid Scar and Gwen. The two were lying next to one another and Scar couldn't help but feel good and loved.

"I finally get what is rightfully mind and they treat me as if I'm some dirty rogue."

Gwen purred before nuzzling the king. "You're the king now, show them who's in charge. Not Uru and damn sure not Sarabi."

Scar looked down before looking at the older white lioness. "I don't know why but I feel different around you and you make me want to be a better king."

Even though she's older, she shouldn't have a effect like a cub with a crush. Gwen looked away with a blush. "You can't be something you already are. Scar you're a amazing king and a wonderful lion. If they can't see the wonder you are than they are the fools."

Scar's eyes lit up with delight and smiled." Do you really think so, Gwen?"

"Yes," Gwen whispered, sensually.

For a few seconds, they stared into each other's eyes. Before they affectionately rubbed their heads together. Their bodies heated up with a passionate warmth as they got closer. Slowly yet suddenly, Gwen assumed the mating position.

Within minutes, they mated for the very first time together. Scar, though far more sexually experienced, was both impressed and satisfied. To Gwen it was as she dreamed it would be.

This was the start of a long, undying romance. For the first time ever, Scar and Gwen were in love.

At The Watering Hole

It's been a month and a half since that night in the cave. Gwen was at the watering hole getting a drink when she was blind slided. When her vision cleared she growled at the pale cream lioness towering over her.

"You mate stealing whore! I'll kill you! How dare you steal my daughter's mate!"

"Last time I checked, Scar wasn't anybody's!" Gwen snarled before pouncing on Imara before Sarafina's mother could strike.

Imara roared and fought back but it was useless. The pale cream lioness soon fell to her side, blood leaking from all the wounds she received.

"What's going on here!?"

Gwen flattened her ears as she looked to see Scar walking over. "I'm sorry my lord but she attacked me and I was protecting the future of your kingdom."

The reddish-brown lion looked confused. "What are you talking about?"

"I'm pregnant," Gwen revealed.

Scar's jaw dropped in mere amazement. He couldn't believe his ears. Did Gwen just inform me that I'm going to be a father again? Scar thought. I'm going to have another cub? An proper heir to my throne?

Gwen interrupted his thoughts."My king, please say something."

"Well Gwen….I'm happy," Scar responded with a genuine pleased smile."This is the greatest thing I heard in a good while."

Gwen was very happy to hear Scar say that.

Luis and Tojo were useless but now she could give birth to the Pridelands' future king. Something her mother didn't possibly think she could do.

"I'm so full of joy," Gwen stated, with tears in her dark brown eyes. "I've been given another chance at motherhood and I'm glad it's with you. When he is born, we'll be the proudest parents alive. I love you, Scar."

Scar smiled at Gwen for a few seconds, the words had a different effect than when Sarafina told him that but he liked the different." Well, since we're expecting a cub soon, we must welcome it into the world the traditional way. So, if you love me, you would do me the honor of being my queen…will you marry me, dear Gwen?"

"Yes," Gwen replied, full of emotion." Nothing else in the world would give me more joy."

They embraced each other firmly. After ordering nearby hyenas to dispose Imara's dead body they walked side by side through the land, dwelling in their love for each other. They stumbled upon two of the pride's cubs, wrestling with each other and playing a game of 'predator and prey'.

"Children!" Scar growled causing Malka and Desta to stop and look at the king with fearful eyes. "Find my mother and your mothers and tell them to gather everyone together," Scar told them."I have an important announcement to make."

Scar and Gwen smiled at the two cubs as they hurried off to do as they were told.

A little bit later, Gwen and Scar stood together on a large, rocky platform, the pride and hyenas sat, curious about what's going on.

"As King of the Pridelands, I have an announcement to make," Scar declared." As a matter of fact, I have an introduction to make. Hyenas and lionesses, feast your eyes on my darling, the love of my life, my bride-to-be, your future queen…..Gwen!"

Sarabi and mainly others frowned, what happened to Zira? As the oldest she would be the heir.

Sarafina just looked away, too ashamed and broken to witness anymore.

Most of the pride roared as the hyenas cackled and cheered.

Gwen humbly yet proudly beamed as if to say 'thank you' but she couldn't care less about being formal she was going to be queen.

Asra and Sarabi were happy for the white lioness; however, they had mixed feelings about the engagement. For some reason, they both felt as though Gwen could have done much better than Scar. Even if said lion was Sarabi's brother-in-law.

Nevertheless, they also took into consideration how Gwen clearly felt about him and it was tremendously obvious that she was truly in love. Therefore, if marrying Scar would make her happy, how can anyone not be happy for her?

The next day, Sarafina was sent by Gwen to seek Rafiki. When they returned, a wedding ceremony was performed. Once again, the pride and the hyenas gathered. At last, Scar and Gwen were officially married, therefore, making Gwen a queen.

This was undeniably the happiest day of Gwen's life. She was the new queen, married to her true love and pregnant with his cub. She couldn't have asked for a better blessing. However, little did she know, her happiness and her love for Scar was bound to come with a huge cost.

To make matters more complicated, Gwen was dangerously in love with her new husband more than what Sarafina was. The things she'd do or say to please him would be frighteningly unpredictable. Why did she believe that she belonged to Scar? How can she rationalize this? As far as she was concerned, her heart was under Scar's spell from the moment she bonded with him and he was the only one for her.

~PP~

Months passed and it was time for Scar to pace anxiously. Off to the side was the only other lion waiting, Zira. And she wasn't pleased.

With each pace, Zira growled. Until finally Scar had enough.

"Is there a problem."

Zira looked away before narrowing her amber eyes. "I have done everything you asked of me! Yet I won't be your heir! I deserve to be Queen!"

Scar growled before striking his daughter, his claws ripping the pale tan lioness' left ear. Leaving a bloody notch in it, thick red drops fell down the side of Zira's face to the ground.

"I am your King and your father! I'll tell you what you deserve." taking a deep breath. "I'll make a deal. If you can provide a suitable male heir, than I'll name him my heir. If not, then your brother will be my heir and your future King."

Before Zira could respond, Asra exited the cave and nodded for Scar to enter.

Scar entered the cave he saw Gwen with Sarabi by her side holding a reddish-brown bundle in between her paws.

Scar went up and gave Gwen a loving nuzzle. "I hear we have a little Jesús," Scar smiled down at the nursing cub.

Gwen and him had decided to name the cub Jesús before the due date.

"Yes we do," Gwen purred giving her son's head a lick. Upon feeling his mother's touch the newborn opened his eyes and looked at his parents with big dark brown eyes.

"He had your eyes," Scar commented with a smile. Then he bent down a gently nuzzled his son. "Hello there my son,"

Gwen smiled before looking at her mate. "Isn't it amazing Scar? I mean how can it be possiable to love someone so much that you just met?"

"My thoughts exactly," Scar agreed.

...

The next day the whole Kingdom was gathered for Prince Jesús' presentation. Scar and Gwen greeted Rafiki as he arrived and as was custom the old primate spread fruit juice on Jesús' head followed by sand.

Then Scar and Gwen went to the edge of Priderock where they stood on the edge and gave each other a loving nuzzle. Then they looked behind them where Rafiki was coming with Jesús is his arms.

The couple looked down loving at their son who opened his eyes and looked around in amazement. Then Rafiki lifted Jesús high in the sky for all the animals to see.

The animals all cheered as they saw their new Prince. As Scar was watching this he felt a breeze go through his black mane. Scar smiled and looked over at Gwen who was smiling back at him. The the King and Queen took the Prince back inside the cave, both of them hopeful for the future.