Hey guys, sorry it took me like ten years to update. But the good news is I'm out of school, so I should be able to update at least twice a week. Thanks for waiting so long! Enjoy the chapter!

Starting Over Chapter 6

The four cubs were walking back home with their heads bowed down in shame. The air was filled with complete silence until Mufasa's booming voice cut through it. "Zazu!" he said sternly.

Zazu quickly flew in front of Mufasa and said with fear in his voice, "Yes Sire?"

"Take Nala and Sapphire home. I need to teach the boys a lesson."

When he said that, Simba and Ajani crouched close to the ground in fear. Zazu flew over to the cubs. "Come girls," he turned to the boys. "Simba, Ajani. Good luck." With that Zazu and the girls start to walk back to Pride Rock.

"Simba! Ajani!" Mufasa boomed. Simba and Ajani reluctantly started to walk towards Mufasa. Suddenly, they stepped into Mufasa's paw print. Both if their paws could fit into his. Only now did they realize how foolish they had been. They finally came to a stop next to Mufasa. Mufasa stayed silent for a moment then spoke. "Boys, I am very dissapointed in you."

They both hung their heads low. "We know," they both said at the same time.

"You could have been killed! And what's worse, you put Nala and Sapphire in danger!

Both Simba and Ajani started to tear up. "We were just trying to be brave like you," Simba said.

"I'm only brave when I have to be. Boys, being brave, doesn't mean you go looking for trouble."

"But you're not scared of anything," Ajani said.

"I was today."

Both Simba and Ajani were shocked. They always thought kings were never scared. "You were?" they both asked at the same time.

"Yes. I thought I might lose you two."

"Oh. I guess even kings get scared huh? Simba asked with a slight chuckle.

"Mmhm."

"But you know what?" Simba whispered into his dad's ear.

"What?" he whispered back.

"I think those hyenas were even scareder."

"That's 'cause no one messes with your dad. Come here you two!" Mufasa picked up the two cubs and started to give them noogies.

Simba and Ajani then started running around the open field trying catch him, while laughing the whole time. Over the course of his life, Ajani felt very close to Mufasa. To Ajani, Mufasa was like his father. Ajani's real father died just before he was born. At least, that's what his mother told him. Finally, both cubs leaped onto Mufasa's back, making him fall to the ground. Simba spoke up. "Dad? You, me, and Ajani are pals right?"

Mufasa chuckled. "Right."

"And we'll always be together right?"

Mufasa paused for a moment, then spoke. "Simba, Ajani. Let me tell you something that my father told me. Look at the stars. The Great Kings of the Past, look down on us from those stars."

"Really?" they both asked in awe.

"Yes. So whenever you feel alone, just remember that those kings will always be there to guide you. And so will I." After a moment of silence, the boys both yawned and their eyes were beginning to close. And not long after that, both cubs drifted into sleep. Mufasa chuckled to himself. "I'll take you two sleepyheads home." And with that, Mufasa started to head back towards Pride Rock.

The next morning, Ajani was awoken by a familiar voice. "'Jani! 'Jani! Wake up!"

Ajani rubbed his eyes and looked up to see Simba staring at him. "What is it Simba?"

"How did we end up in the den?"

Ajani realized that he awoke inside the den. "I don't know. Maybe we fell asleep when we were with your dad and he brought us back home. Hey do you want to go out and explore?"

"Sure."

"Should we see if the girls want to come too?"

"Nah. Let them sleep. Besides, they might need some more rest after what happened yesterday."

"That's true. Ok, let's go."

As they started to walk out the den, Scar stopped them. "Good morning boys," he said.

"Morning Uncle Scar!" Simba replied cheerfully.

"Would you two come with me. Simba's father has a surprise for you at the gorge."

"Ok," they both said in unison. As they walked, a sinister smile flashed upon Scar's face, but the cubs didn't see it.

"What do you think the surprise will be?" Ajani asked Simba.

"I don't know, but I bet it'll be really cool!"

When they got to the gorge, Scar sat them down on a rock. "Now you two wait here and I will go get Mufasa."

"We'll go with you," Simba said.

"No!" Scar snapped. "Haha, no. You two just stay on this rock. You don't want to end up in another mess like you did with the hyenas."

"You know about that?" Ajani asked.

"Ajani, everybody knows about that."

"Really?" Simba asked.

"Oh, yes," Scar said. "Lucky daddy was there to save you huh? Oh! And just between us, you two might want to work on those little roars of yours."

"Oh, ok," Simba said. "Hey Uncle Scar! Will we like the surprise?"

Scar smiled. "Simba, it's to DIE for." And with that, Scar walked away from the cubs.

You guys all know what's going to happen next. Unless you haven't seen the movie. But come on, who hasn't seen the movie. Like I said, I should be able to update faster since I'm out if school. Expect another chapter as early as Friday. Remember to review, it would mean a lot. See you soon!