NALA

I stood outside Vitani's den. She hasn't come out all morning. The rest of the mountain pride has scattered too. I know they had no idea this was coming for them, and they could not prepare. this makes me think, what could I have done to help them? This morning has been unbearable, and I feel like I am just standing around here doing nothing. I know who did this, we both know.

I should be the one to tell the others...Vitani's in no state to handle anything right now. "Nala?" I looked backed to see my mother.

"Mom." she came to my side, and I rested my head on her shoulders.

"How is she?"

"I have no idea, she hasn't come out since the search party came back and told her the news."

"Kings...this is just awful... I can't imagine what she's going through, and so young. It's not fair." No life is not fair. Not at all.

"Mom, I know what happened, I know who did this." the words just slipped from my mouth. my mother stood back and looked at me like I was crazy.

"What, who?"

"Nuka."

"...No... but he, the king was found at the bottom of a riven."

"He and Nuka went on a walk yesterday morning. That when he did it. I know it."

"Kings, does Vitani know?"

"Yes, we were planning to stop him, but we were too late. Now he's dead."

"If that monster really did do this... I swear. Listen to me, Nala you can't tell anyone this information."

"Why? They need to know."

"Yes they do, but not by us." again, I understand the risks of what could happen if they think we had any part to do with this. But... I know the other have gotten a chance to know us, truly. We've been nothing but grateful to them. They have to know we'd do nothing to hurt them or their kingdom. They'd have to believe us.

"But why, Vitani's in no state of mind to address them and tell them anything. She'd fall apart. And who knows what in kings name Nuka is up to now. With everyone scattered he could be making his next move on her...or her son. They are both in grave danger-"

"Nala? Sarafina?" my mother and I looked puzzled for a second, as we turned to look behind us. It was Shia, standing awkwardly beside the boulder. " I'm sorry am I interpreting anything?"

"...No?" voiced my mother as she eyed me cautiously " What is it?" because there had to be a reason for why she would talk to us, let alone address me by my name. Shia was nothing but a little bitch towards me back at pride rock, all because I had her sick brother's attention.

"I was wondering have you seen my mom? She didn't come home last night, and I don't think she came by this morning before you all left."

"I haven't seen her, have you Nala?" I'm sorry, I couldn't but think of the nerve this lioness had to have to come to me of all lionesses. Like really? There are how many other lionesses from our pride she could have sought after, but now she came looking for me? "Nala?"

"No, I haven't" I voiced bluntly "Maybe you should ask someone else." I turned my head and looked away I had other- more important things to think about. Knowing where Zira is-another lioness who isn't high or anywhere near my friend's list doesn't t concern me.

"...Right...thanks." I heard her pawprints start to walk away. ugh, finally.

"What I do?"

"Really? Do I have to answer that?" I rolled my eyes. She was not about to make me feel guilty, because I didn't spare some cubs feelings.

" Well you might have to because I can't see what I've done wrong to make you look at me like that."

"Fine...I'll drop it." my mother turned and started to leave.

"You're leaving?"

"I'm going to check on the others. If what you say about Nuka is true, I'll make sure to keep an on on them. You make sure to do the same to Vitani." I nodded my head. and watched her leave.

When I got into the den I saw Vitani laying on the ground, motionless. Her son was standing in front of her, watching. He was likely clueless about what was going on. "Mom won't stop crying." he voiced.

I walked over to him, and nuzzled him. "I know..."

"Did I do something to make her sad?"

"No, not at all."

"is it because dad went to go be with babu?" I went and sat in front of her. I waited for a few minutes, but Vitani didn't acknowledge me at all. She didn't even lookup.

"Vitani-"

" Go away." Her voice was muffled, and stained. I could hear he struggling to keep the sobs down and controlled. Kings, I know I'm about to be a real pain in her ass right now. hopefully, she'll still consider me a friend after this...

"Vit-" before I could even get the rest of her name out, Vitani was already at my neck. dammit, it was going to be like that huh? I don't mind her cursing me out, and calling me all kinds of names, that's fine, I can handle it. But her sons still here and terrified. He's probably never seen his mother like this.

"I said go away, dammit! What part about that didn't you understand, I don't want you here okay!"

"Look... I know it hard-"

"No you don't, don't you dare say you know how hard it feels!"

" You're right I don't... I don't" I know I need to tread carefully, here. One wrong word and she's bound to have my head. dammit, what can I say that can make her feel better, but still get her ass in gear. Yes, we've got hit a big blow, but this battle far from over, Nuka's still breathing! and if he's still breathing he will still continue to fight against us. Until he's taken everything Who knows by then he might try to conquer the fucking world if we don't stop him. "What do you need me to do?"

"What kind of dumb question is that?! Can you bring back my mate? can you rewind yesterday all over so I could be there for him, to stop him...dammit! At least be there with him for his final moments!" her eyes her bloodshot, her nose red and swollen. Kings, she probably hasn't stopped crying. I felt a growing grip on my inner leg. Roho. I could feel his tiny body shaking against mine. Wow...he felt so delicate so faglie...no wonder Vitani's so overprotective of him. " So no, there's nothing you can do for me..."

But this Vitani was clearly not the one her son or I know. This lioness is so who's going thought unimaginable pain.

"I know, it was stupid of me to asks something I know I could never do."

"Then why the hell are you here?!"

Because you need me, and I need you. There's no way we can take him down if we weren't together. "...Mommy you're scaring me!" There it was, that one second where she wasn't blinded by sadness. Where she had become sane.

"Baby I ...I'm sorry...mommy... so sorry." the lioness bowed her head in shame, tears still streaming down her face. Her breathing was still high-pitched, her limps shaky.

"Roho, go outside for just a few seconds okay. Auntie Nala will be right there in two minutes."

"...two minutes?"

"Yes, just two minutes I promise? Don't go far okay"

"My mom will be better after that...right?"

"Yes. she will." The little guy wasn't buying it. when Vitani said they were like two peas in a pond, she meant it. They are inseparable.

"Go Roho. Mommy will be fine."

"No! I'm Staying until you feel better and that's that!" kings even his attitude is like his mother.

"Well, you heard your son. you have to start to feel better."

"... I can't-"

"You don't say can't mom, remember." I started to see Vitani straighten up some. Her eyes were still red and her head was still hanging low. but at least she wasn't a hopeless mess on the ground anymore. Maybe she didn't need a kick in the ass from me but form her son.

"Vitani's it's not you're fault. You need to know that."

"Then why do I feel that way Nala? why do I feel like I just failed, everyone... let Kijivu down... I betrayed him, he doesn't even know about Roho...and ..i...i wanted to tell him, he needed to know, he was his father and i..."

"Shh it's okay. You know he still loved you, and Roho up until the end."

"Nothing would have had to end if he...kings why did he go with him!"

"He was trusting."

"Too trusting! I almost told him that. damn, it felt like I was his parent sometimes... I'm going o miss him so much." I watched Vitani play with the fur on top of her sons head. " Do you think he knows how much I loved him?"

"Of course." For a while we didn't say anything. I just sat backed and listened to a melody she sang to her son. After a few moments he fell asleep, the stillness of the cave was occupied with the sounds of little lion snores.

"I have to tell them. They have to know I owe them that. I'll beg for them to forgive me."

"Where do we go from here?"

"We have to get rid of Nuka...my mother never showed up. So I'm guessing she sided with him and left. funny... I was actually hoping to see her last night. I really needed her."

"Vitani..." I stated I toyed with the idea of whether or not I should tell Vitani about her mother. How Shia said she hadn't come home last night. I'm not sure if it would really make a difference, it might hurt her even more. I'll just take the time to look for Zira myslef, Vitani does need any more bad news.

"No it's fine. Do you know where the rest of the lionesses are?"

"no...not really. Once the news came back. Everyone went their separate ways."

"Right." I heard her take a breathe

"What?"

" Can you gather them for me?"

"Sure. Are you doing to tell them the truth?"

" I'm going to tell them everything."

How do you all think the next few chapters are going to go? Just be prepared for a crazy ride.

KawaiiCutie12 , I know I was kind pressed that Zira did die before she and her family could start over. but deep down I know Vitani believed her. He's getting exposed, the question is will they believe Vitani Nuka? we all know Nuka quite an actor when it comes to tricking others, especially when they are at their most vulnerable.

maymaysky, I'm sorry to hate hurt your spirt but don't worry. I'm not going to GOT my all my characters we will get a just ending.