Prince Simba and Prince Selam jerked free before turning around to see Nala behind them.
"Nala what are you doing?" Simba hissed his voice cracking. "Didn't you just see what happened? We have to go make sure our dad is okay."
"Simba he's not okay," Nala said sadly. "Nobody could have survived a fall like that."
Simba and Selam opened their mouths to protest but realized she was right and hung their heads sadly as tears started pouring out of their eyes.
Nala felt bad. She took a deep breath, "There's more guys."
"More?" Selam sniffled wiping his eyes.
Nala nodded and the brothers remained silent so the tawny female cub continued. "Guys I've been lying to the both of you. Jadira isn't my mother. My real mother is named Sarafina and that lion you saw kill your dad.. well he's uh my father and he's also your uncle. His name is Scar."
Nala looked at Simba who's expression had gone from grief to pure anger.
Simba let out a furious snarl and pinned Nala to the ground.
"You set this whole thing up from the start," he spat out his claws on Nala's neck. "My mother was right about you! I will kill you!"
"Simba, please! I'm sorry but you have to listen to me," Nala pleaded.
"Why should I!" Simba snarled his orange eyes burning with fury.
"Because if you don't then my father will kill the both of you as well," Nala said.
"Simba! Let her go. Our deaths are not worth it." Selam said trying his best not to cry.
Simba's expression changed and after thinking for a little while he let Nala up but glared at her.
"Listen I know this whole thing is my fault and I'm sorry. I really truly am sorry. I wish I could take it all back. But I can't. But I can save the both of you."
"Why would you save us?" Simba asked looking at her with suspision.
"Because I really like you, guys" Nala admitted lowering her green eyes. "I know you don't believe me and I don't blame you. But you gotta get out of here before my father figures out that you're not dead."
"But he'll know anyways," Selam said.
"How are you going to explain our bodies not being there?" added Simba.
"I'll just say that I chased you two until we came to a river," Nala said without a pause. "Then I'll tell him I pushed you in and watched as the both of you fell over the waterfall. He'll believe me. I can be real convincing."
Simba was looking at Nala with amazement shaking his head, "It's crazy how good of a liar you can be. But where are we supposed to go? And for how long?"
"There's a oasis that's across the desert," Nala explained. "I heard there's a pride that lives there, at least that's what I heard from Kula and Tau's moms. They have said there's plenty of water and food. You should be safe there. As for how long. You won't be safe if you come back too soon. You'll have to wait until you're grown to come back."
"That long?" Simba exclaimed shocked. "But Nala..."
"There's no time to argue," Nala said quickly. "Go! Now!"
"But Nala we can't just..." Simba began but thought better of it. So the six month old princes took off in the direction where Nala had said to go. "Thank you!" they called as they ran.
As Nala watched him go she felt a pang a guilt in the pit of her stomach. But she knew that this was no time for guilty feelings and she went off to where her parents would be waiting for her.
...X...
Nala found her father by King Mufasa's dead body. The reddish-brown lion smiled at his daughter but it faded when he seen his mate walk towards them with Hewa following.
"Have you lost your mind!" Scar growled.
Sarafina rolled her light green eyes. "Calm down Scar. Hewa has no choice but to keep quiet if she wants her friends' cubs to live or herself for the matter."
Scar smiled at his mate before looking at his daughter. "Has the little furballs been disposed of?" Scar asked his voice almost a growl.
"Yes father," Nala lied. "I chased them until we came to a river. I pushed them in and they went over a waterfall. They won't be coming back."
Hewa's orange eyes widen in horror as tears started to fall. "No!"
"Good," Scar said with an satisfied grin. "You've done well my child. I'm very proud of you." Scar gave his daughter a nuzzle which she returned.
Then Scar looked at his mate and was going to say something but a groan reached everyone's ears. They looked at Mufasa's body and seen him blinked his amber eyes open.
"Oh Mufasa...you're alive!" cried Hewa before running over to her mate and buried her face in his red mane.
"Not for long!" Scar growled as he raised his paw to kill his brother. But stopped when a idea came to him and he lowered his paw.
"Scar? What are you doing!" Sarafina hissed, clearly confused.
Scar sneered at his brother. "I won't kill you. It will be enjoyable to watch you suffer. But you will give me the throne."
Mufasa coughed. "Never!"
Scar smirked. "Have it your way. I'll just tell my hyenas to kill your pride's cubs."
Mufasa's eyes widen before he sighed in defeat.
Scar chuckled before looking at the hyenas. "Gather the pride and my daughter. Bring them to Priderock!"
The trio nodded before heading towards the Outlands.
Scar looked at his brother. "I'll send someone to help you."
With a evil laugh Scar and Sarafina headed towards Priderock.
Nala looked at the former king and queen with sad green eyes. "Sorry." was all the tawny cub said before following her parents.
Mufasa sighed deeply before looking at his mate. "I'm sorry Hewa...I wish I would of listened."
Hewa nuzzled her mate. "It's alright. We can get through this together."
Mufasa nodded as Hewa laid down to keep Mufasa warm as they wait for help.
...
Mufasa had returned to Priderock with the help of Amani and Hewa. Where he was greeted by his brother, the new king.
"I hope you're happy!"
Scar smirked. "Of course." then he looked towards his daughters who stood by his side. "Let's go."
The dark tan cub and tawny cub nodded before following their father.