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The sun had just started to set when Nala returned to the Outlands. Where she was immediatly greeted by Scar and Sarafina both of whom had eagar expressions on their faces.

"Nala where have you been?" Sarafina cried her light green eyes filled with worry. "Your sister, Tau and Kula returned hours ago."

"I was still playing with the princes," Nala explained. "I thought it would give us some alone time. Was that wrong of me?" Nala looked at her parents her green eyes searching their faces for conformation.

"No my dear you were right to spend some alone time with the princes," Scar said putting his paw around his daughter. "That was perfect. And I trust you will be spending more time alone with them, hmm?"

"Oh yes Father I will," Nala replied happy that her father approved. "In fact I'm meeting them tomorrow if that's okay with you?"

"Of course it is my dear," Scar said. "However I think you've had enough excitement for today. Your mother will give you your dinner then it's bath time then off to bed."

"Come Nala," Sarafina said picking Nala up by her scruff and carrying her off.

"Goodnight Father," Nala called as she was being carried away. "I love you."

"Yes well goodnight Nala," Scar replied without emotion. As he watched his mate and his daughters leave Scar was joined by Shenzi, Banazi and Ed.

"Hey boss you sure this plan of yours is gonna work?" Shenzi asked.

"It had better work," Scar replied his voice a whisper. "That's the soul reason I've kept Zira and Nala alive is for the plan. No matter how much Nala reminds me of my birth mother, she and Zira are expendable. But so far I need them. Otherwise I would have gotten rid of them long ago."

"But they're your daughters ain't they?" Shenzi said clearly confused.

"What's your point?" Scar asked irratated at the question.

"Well don't you care about them at all?" Shenzi asked.

"Yeah," Banazi piped up. "I thought parents were supposed to love their kids and all that junk."

"Well of course I care about them," Scar growled. "I'd just care about them more if they were males. I'm not heartless you know."

"You're not?" Banazi asked but was silenced by Shenzi slapping her brother in the back of the head.

Lucky for him Scar hadn't heard him and was continuing his rant, "I fully intend on having a son just in case. It always pays to have a backup plan. I just have to convince Sarafina to start trying again."

Scar was still ranting when Sarafina approached him asking him to come to bed. With a nod Scar bid the hyena trio goodnight and went to join his mate and daughters to get some sleep.

...

The next day Simba and Selam was up bright and early as usual eagar to begin their day so they can play with their new friend Nala again.

However just as the young princes was about to leave they was stopped by Mufasa who wanted to have a talk with his sons.

"Simba and Selam before you two leave I want to have a word with you," the golden king said, his amber eyes serious.

"Ah man," Simba mumbled. "Are we in trouble dad?" the golden prince looked up at his father when he said this with his younger twin by him.

"No son you're not in trouble," Mufasa said smiling at his sons. "I just want to talk to you about your day yesterday."

"Oh okay," Simba said feeling relieved.

"What do you want to know father?" Selam asked.

"Well Zahra and Malka said something about some new cubs you met," the golden lion replied. "Tell me about them? Are they nice?"

"Yeah dad they're really cool," Simba said his bright orange eyes lighting up with excitement. "Their names are Zira, Nala, Kula and Tau. Kula was kind of scruffy looking and her and Malka got into a fight. But Zira, Tau and Nala were really cool. Especially Nala. I really like her dad and we're supposed to meet her today. Can we? Please?"

"Nala and Zira eh?" Mufasa said raising his eyebrow. "Well Simba where do these cubs live? Because I don't recall any familes of lions in the Pridelands that aren't in our pride."

"Well they said they just moved here from a far away land," Selam explained. "But they didn't say where."

"Well I think I may be able to help with that," a voice said.

Mufasa turned around and saw Hewa standing there a concerned expression on her face.

"I just had a talk with Amani," the queen said sitting beside her mate. "And she told me that Malka informed her that those cubs were most likely from the Outlands."

"The Outlands!" Mufasa exclaimed the surprise clear in his voice. "What makes Amani think that?"

"Well she said that from what Malka told her, those cubs were very scrawny and scruffy looking," Sarabi explained.

"That dosen't mean they're form the Outlands mom," Simba pointed out. Then the golden cub realised that he had interrupted. "Sorry mom," the gold prince said lowering his eyes in shame.

"It's alright dear," Hewa said with a smile. "And you're right. Looks can be deciving. However I do think that your father should have a little talk with this particular new friend of yours. What did you say her name was?"

"Nala," Simba and Selam replied. "Her name is Nala. And we don't want her to get scared away."

"I'll be nice I promise," Mufasa said with a smile. "I'll tell you what. How about I meet you two and Nala at the watering hole after I do my morning rounds. That way you can prepare her for our talk. Okay?"

"Sure dad," Simba replied. "Can we go play now?"

"Sure son," Mufasa said with a laugh. "Have fun."

With that the golden prince and his twin was off hoping to find Nala and play.

...X...

Fortunately Simba and Selam didn't have to look far to find their new friend. Nala came running up to the princes her green eyes lighting up.

"Hi Simba! Hi Selam!" she greeted excitedly. "Are you ready to do some more exploring?"

"Sure," Simba exclaimed. Then he remembered what he was supposed to do. "Oh wait we can't Nala."

"Why not?" Nala asked, confused.

"Well 'cause our father wants to talk to you," Selam explained.

"He does?" Nala asked her eyes going wide in fear. She hoped that the king didn't suspect what she was up to. "Don't be stupid," she told herself. "He couldn't suspect anything. He probaly just wants to know more about me."

The tawny cub didn't realize that she was speaking out loud until the gold prince said something.

"Yeah he does," Simba replied. "But don't worry he's not mean or anything. He just wants to know more about you, Zira, Kula and Tau."

"Oh," was all Nala could think to say. "Well when does he want to talk with me?"

"I guess now," Simba said. "Come on let's go to the watering hole. That's where he wants to meet."

With that the three cubs were on their way. While she was walking Nala was getting a bad feling in the pit of her stomach. "I wish Zira was was here," the tawny lioness cub thought. "She'd know what to say. But I'll think of something. I have to. I can't let father down. I just can't."

By now the three cubs had reached the watering hole and they found that Mufasa was already waiting there for them. To Nala and the princes' surprise they seen that Zira, Tau and Zahra were also there with the golden king.

"Ah Simba, Selam. There you are sons," Mufasa said when he saw the three cubs approaching. "I came across young Zira, Tau and Zahra playing and I thought I may as well have a talk with Zira and Tau as well." Then the king looked at Nala and smiled, "And you must be Nala. It's so nice to meet you my dear."

"It's nice to meet you too sir," Nala said her voice coming out a soft whisper. Then she cleared her throat. "Simba and Selam told me you wanted to talk to me."

"That I do," Mufasa stated. He turned towards Zira and Tau before saying, "Would you mind sitting by your friend young ones?"

The creamy gold cub nodded and went to sit beside Nala with the dark tan cub following. Both giving her a confused look. However Zira and Tau wasn't confused for long because Mufasa began talking,

"I heard from my sons that you three and your friend Kula just moved here from a far away land. Is that right?"

"Yes sir it is," Nala piped up glancing at Zira.

"I see," Mufasa said. "Well where exactly did you come from?"

"An area called the uh the Shorelands lands," Nala stammered nervously. "At least I think that's what it was called."

"How many of you are there exactly," Mufasa asked trying to decided if Nala was lying or not.

"Oh just us, Kula and our mother," Nala said without even thinking about it.

"So you're all siblings?" Mufasa asked a bit surprised.

"Oh yes sir we are," Zira piped up. "We're quadruplets. When our dad died we had to find a new place to live so our Mom brought us here to live. That's okay isn't it?" Zira looked up at Mufasa her green eyes pleading sliently hoping that the king bought her act.

"Well I don't really see a problem if you stay." Mufasa stated. "But I have to talk with your mother first."

"Our mother?" Nala asked dread forming in the pit of her stomach.

"Yes," Mufasa said. "Can you please tell her that I'd like to speak with her first thing tomorrow morning?"

"Yes sir," the three Outsider cubs said together.

"Good," Mufasa said with a smile. "Now I'll be on my way. You children have fun and remember Simba, you, your brother and Zahra are to be back by sunset. Understand?"

"Yes dad," Simba replied.

With that the golden king took his leave.

Simba turned towards Nala, "Hey do you still want to explore?"

"Sure," Nala replied trying not to let Simba see how freaked out she was for sake of the plan.

"Let's go. Do you guys and Zahra want to come too?"

"Nah," Zahra replied. "I promised Malka I'd hang out with him today. But you can go if you want to guys."

"Nah," Zira and Tau said giving Zahra a smile. "We rather stay with you."

With that the creamy gold cub and the two lioness cubs left leaving Selam, Simba and Nala alone.

Even though Nala was still dreading having to tell her father what King Mufasa had said she didn't let it show.

Soon the three cubs were off exploring. This soon lead to a friendly wrestling match. This didn't last too long because every time Simba and Selam tried to pin Nala she always ended up pinning them instead which annoyed the the princes.

After playing together for a while Simba noticed that the sky was getting darker.

"We'd better get home," Simba said with a sigh. "But maybe after my dad talks with your mom tomorrow we'll hang out."

"That would be great," Nala replied with a smile. "See ya." with that the tawny cub and the princes left each heading for their respective homes.

AN; Chapter four is complete. Hope you liked it and please review.