Chapter 3.
'The Roar will be there for you when you need it. And so will I. Until the Pride Lands' end'.
The birth of Kiara spread through out the Pride Lands and every animal had come to Pride Rock to witness her being presented to them by Rafikki. When all the excitement
had died down Rafikki handed Kiara back to Nala and turning to Simba "I received a visit from your Father some time ago".
Simba nodded his head slowly and asked "what did he say?".
Rafikki chuckled and looking at Sarafina who was introducing her cub Mheetu to Kiara he replied "Mufassa has told me that he has seen a lion who resembles your late Uncle
living across the desert.
Simba glared at the ground and shaking his head he said "Scar is dead Rafikki and I'm glad he is. He murdered my Father and blamed me for it. He ruled this land allowing
those hyenas in and the Pride Lands suffered because of it".
Sarafina who over heard the conversation picked up Mheetu and seeing Nuka becoming uncomfortable she led him away towards the watering hole. Nala watched them go
before shaking her head sadly. She knew her Mother had been close to Scar and that Mheetu was their cub but she had to stay strong for Simba.
Rafikki watched the three leave for the watering hole before saying "I understand what you are saying but do you know anything about Taka's upbringing?"
Simba scrunched up his nose and asked "who is Taka? And no I don't know this Taka's up bringing".
Rafikki smiled and said "A few months after your Father's birth your Grandmother Uru was out hunting when she came across a rogue lion. This rogue attacked her and
planted his seed in her. When your Grandfather Adhadi found out Uru had been violated he tracked down this rogue and killed him but his Queen was pregnant. Adhadi said
he'd raise the cub as his own and when Taka was born he was presented as the Prince of the Pride Lands".
"I'm guessing this Taka is Scar but why tell me this now. I don't care about his upbringing" said Simba irritated.
Rafikki hit Simba on the head with his stick and said "your Father wants you to know this". Seeing Simba rub his head and nod slowly Rafikki continued "Taka and Simba were
great friends when they were young and Adhadi trained them both preparing them for the day that one of them would become king. When Mufassa came of age Adhadi
revealed to him that he would be the next king. Would you like to know what he told Taka?"
Simba looked at the ground and asked "no I don't know"
"He told Taka the truth of his parentage. Taka was the leader of the Lion Guard at the time and became angry. He became cold towards Adhadi and Mufassa. He believed he
would be a better king, he even destroyed the Lion Guard resulting in his roar being taken away from him. Adhadi scarred your uncle and exiled him from the pride. He was
only allowed back when Mufassa became King of the Pride Lands" said Rafikki.
Simba looked at Rafikki and asked "is Scar alive?"
Rafikki nodded his head and replied "yes he is. He survived the hyenas, your Father believes that you will need him to help you fight against an upcoming threat. He even
wants me to go and collect him".
Simba paced back and forth before saying "I would never go against my Father but if you are to go take a lioness with you for protection".
Rafikki nodded his head and said "thank you my king. I would like to take Sarafina with me".
Simba thought for a minute before saying "agreed. Nala will watch over Mheetu while she is away. When you meet Scar tell him that he will only be here for a short time and
when he has dealt with this upcoming threat he is to leave the Pride Lands".
Rafikki nodded his head and said "agreed. I will leave for the jungle across the desert tomorrow. Ask Sarafina to meet me at my tree".
"Of course Rafikki" said Simba as he watched him go before saying quietly "I hope you know what you are doing Father". Seeing Nala smiling at him he approached her and
lay beside her nuzzling her softly.
Scar stalked through the jungle hunting a gazelle for dinner. Nine month old Nyota and Usiku watched him from behind a tree waiting to see him take down the gazelle for
dinner. Seeing him chase the gazelle down and kill it Nyota looked at her brother and said "won't be long until we will be doing that".
Usiku smiled and scratched the mane that was beginning to grow from his neck and said "yeah. Dad said yesterday that he'll be beginning to teach us in a few days".
Seeing their Father drag the gazelle over to them Nyota smiled at Scar and said "thank you Dad. I can't wait to be able to catch dinner".
Scar smiled down at his adopted children and said "won't be long now Nyota". Allowing to eat Scar looked around the jungle feeling uneasy. Something wasn't right. Hearing
the snap of a twig in the trees he said quietly "Nyota and Usiku stay here and continue your meal. I'll be back". Nyota and Usiku watched him stalk into the trees before
continuing with their dinner.
Sarafina walked through the jungle waiting for Rafikki to catch up. He hadn't told her why he needed to come here or why she was needed to assist him. Hearing movement in
the bushes ahead Sarafina smiled and thinking it was a boar she dashed into the hedge and collides with another lion who growled at her and pushed her back. Sarafina now
on her back looked up and seeing Scar she got up and said "you're supposed to be dead".
Scar looked at Sarafina surprised at seeing her so far from the Pride Lands. She looked exactly the same as the last time he had seen her. "No I'm not dead Sarafina. Now
what are you doing here?".
Sarafina was just about to answer when Rafikki came to stand beside her and said "there you are Taka".
Scar rolled his eyes and asked "I don't go by that name Raf now what do you want?".
Rafikki chuckled at the nickname before saying "you are going to be needed to help Simba against an up coming threat".
"Oh is that all, well you can go back and tell the little hair ball that I decline. He's the king and he should know how to deal with threats" said Scar as he admired his claws.
Seeing two nine month old lions looking at them from behind a tree Sarafina asked "have you joined another pride Scar or did you kidnap two cubs".
Scar looked behind him and seeing his children watching he called to them to join him. Sarafina watched the two join them and seeing the white lioness she said "Rafikki she's
white".
"Aye she is and strong too. Scar are these your children?" said Rafikki as he sat down.
Scar averted his gaze from Sarafina as he looked at his children and said "yes they are and I'm sure they haven't finished their dinner yet". Usiku and Nyota giggled and
returned the gazelle to finish feeding. Looking to Rafikki he said "they found me. Their Mother had fallen into a gorge and I took them in. Their names are Nyota and Usiku".
Sarafina watched Scar's face become gentle as he watched his children. He had changed from the ruthless tyrant he had become when he once ruled the Pride Lands. Clearing
her throat she said "Scar lets walk and talk. Rafikki will watch over your children".
Scar gritted his teeth and following Sarafina he looked back occasionally to make sure no other lions had been hiding waiting to pounce. They soon came to a clearing where a
clear blue river flowed freely and sat side by side.
Sarafina looked at Scar and asked "would you like to know about Mheetu?".
Huffing Scar rolled his eyes and asked "who is Mheetu? Is he your new mate?".
Sarafina felt saddened by what he said but decided to push back this sadness and replied "Mheetu is your son Taka".
A/N : Sorry to leave it off here but don't worry, it will be continued in the next chapter tomorrow.