Chapter 9.
The exiled lions of the Outlands were excited as they waited outside Zira's cave while their queen spent the last few hours in labour. The eldest lioness Shira was with
Zira helping her through the labour while Giza waited with the rest of the pride. The hours of the morning had passed and as evening came Giza came out of the cave
with a smile on his face.
"I have son and with the birth of my son this pride has become stronger" announced Giza proudly.
The pride cheered and when they had stopped he added "we may have lost Kovu but this cub will be stronger". Leaving them to cheer he walked back into the cave
and over to Zira who lay cleaning her cub. He was a cute little tyke with his dark brown fur and dark eyes. Laying beside her he nuzzled her quickly before saying "we
must train our son well if he is to take his place as King of the Pride Lands".
Zira chuckled and looking down at her son she said "he will be king and when he is all will bow to him".
Five months passed by and life in the Pride Lands continued to prosper even with the threat of an attack lingering in the shadows. The cubs grew and even though
they were not fully grown they were still doted on. Simba had been working with Scar acquiring all information he could remember. Sitting down after another day of
quizzing the dark lion Simba said "you've done well raising Kovu and Vitanni".
Scar looked at where they were resting in the shade with Nyota and Usiku and smiling he said "I wasn't on my own. Sarafina helped and she loves them dearly".
Simba nodded and looking at Kiara walking over to join her friends he asked "Scar what will happen to them when you return to the jungle with your children?".
Scar felt his stomach drop realising that he would have to leave eventually. Leaving would mean saying goodbye to Sarafina, Kovu and Vitanni and it saddened him.
Swallowing the lump that had formed in his throat he replied "to be honest it would be unfair to tear them away from Sarafina so maybe it would be best if they
stayed with her".
"Even if it means they wouldn't be able to see you again?" asked Simba.
Scar nodded his head and said "yes. They will forget about me in time".
Simba looked at him and seeing sadness in his eyes he was about to say something when Zazu landed in front of him. Zazu looked flustered and frowning slightly
Simba asked "what is it Zazu?".
"Sire there are Hyenas in the Pride Lands" cried Zazu in fear.
"Where are they?" asked Simba as he looked at Scar.
"By the gorge. Will I summon the lionesses?" asked Zazu.
"No, I will go and Scar will accompany me. Have the lionesses ready to fight if all goes bad and make sure the young lions are kept safe" ordered Simba as he and
Scar rushed to the gorge.
The gorge brought back sad memories for both Scar and Simba as they arrived at it. Seeing a pack of hyenas waiting for them Simba growled "why have ye come
back. Your kind was banished from the Pride Lands".
The Hyenas moved aside and Shenzi came forward to greet the king. Seeing Scar alive she chuckled and said "I see you survived Scar but don't worry my business is
with the king".
Simba glared at Shenzi and asked "what business?".
"A certain lion from the Outlands came to us looking for our help in an upcoming battle. You know you will lose so I'm here to make you a deal. Give us Scar and we
won't aid the Outlanders" said Shenzi with a cunning smile.
Simba looked at Shenzi and shaking his head he said "no you can't have him. Tell Zira to be ready and leave these lands".
"Have it your way then Simba but you will die" snarled Shenzi as she led her pack back to the Outlands. She could have had her pack attack them but knowing Simba
the lionesses wouldn't be too far away.
Scar watched them go before saying "you could have handed me over to save the Pride and it's cubs".
Simba nodded and leading the way back to Pride Rock he said "I know but you will be needed and those children of yours would know doubt get themselves killed
trying to rescue you".
Scar didn't say anything just kept following his nephew. They soon arrived back at Pride Rock and while Simba went to greet Nala and Kiara Scar was greeted by his
children. Mheetu bounced happily around his Father asking what happened. Scar chuckled and shaking his head he said "nothing interesting just some hyenas making
trouble". Getting a fearful look from Nuka he added "they won't win Nuka. Now come along it's getting dark".
Sarafina who had rekindled her love with the dark lion smiled when he entered the large cave. She waited until he had laid down beside her before asking "so how did
it go?".
Scar looked at her with one eye and replied "the hyenas wanted Simba to hand me over but he refused. The hyenas seem to be on the side of the Outlanders".
"We will win though" assured Sarafina as she rested her head on his. She knew the battle would be tough with the hyenas involved but she had faith the Pride
Landers would win.
Scar smiled before looking at her with worried eyes. He knew that if the Outlanders had the hyenas on their side it would be harder to fight them back. What they
needed was the Lion Guard. Nuzzling her gently he said "I don't want you fighting them in your condition".
Sarafina snorted and said "Taka I'm stronger than I look especially when in this condition".
Scar shook his head slowly and said "if you do fight I might not be able to protect you".
Sarafina cuddled into her mate hoping to ease his worry of what might come.