Chapter 4: Repeating the bad

Minu pinned his ears as Simba walked towards him. Simba sighed and beckoned him out. Minu hesitated but reluctantly followed him out when Nala gave him a brisk nod. He looked up to find his Father sitting on a rock at the foot of Pride Rock and Minu felt his heart jump when Simba looked at him with eyes full of disappointment. Minu said nothing, waiting for Simba to talk first. 'Minu, what happened? You were right behind me; why didn't you tell if you wanted to go somewhere?' Simba sighed.

'Because I knew you wouldn't let me go,' Minu replied.

'Well your right about that. Listen Minu. The Out Lands are a very dangerous place. I don't want you to go there again.'

'But Dad, I just wanted to know what it was-'

'Then you should have just asked me what it was instead of wondering off. Anything could have happened! And those hyenas may be stupid, but they are tough.'

'How do you know that?'

'Because when I was your age, you're Mother and I met them.'

'Did you get in big trouble?' Minu asked. Simba smiled.

'I got told off, but it was only because my Father loved me and wanted what was best for me, as I do for you.' Simba explained. Minu raised an eyebrow.

'Where is your Father now? Did he leave?'

'No, Minu. Well, you are right in a way, but he is still here because I will always remember him.'

'Where did he go then?' Minu asked as he jumped onto Simba's back. Simba lay down and fell quiet for a moment. He looked at the sun that was starting to set.

'Minu, when I was about your age, my Father told me this. And I think it's time I told it to you.' Simba looked even further up to the sky. Some stars were appearing. 'Look at the stars. All the Great Kings of Past are watching over us from them,' he said. Minu pinned his ears.

'Really? Wow...'

'Yes, Minu. But the point is, they are always there to guide you, no matter what happens. Even though they are gone, they are here. They'll always be there Minu, and so will I.' Minu looked at the stars. He now understood about Mufasa. But he didn't yet understand what Simba meant about always being there. He sighed and closed his eyes. Then he felt himself being picked up by the scruff and Simba carrying him back into the cave.

The next day, Minu awoke and ran straight to wake up Tirria and Sukina who were both sleeping. There Mother was also asleep. Minu nudged Tirria in the stomach. She moaned and Sukina growled a bit and opened a shining brown eye. Sukina was a dark sandy colour with dark brown eyes. She had a black tip on her tail and a light sandy underbelly and muzzle. Tirria was more of a golden colour and also had brown eyes, only hers were much lighter. She had a small dark sandy tuft on her head and she had creamy underbelly, muzzle and paws. She was just a little bit older then Sukina but around the same age as Minu. Sukina growled again.

'What are you doing up this early Minu?' she demanded.

'SSHH!' he hissed back, 'keep it down!' Sukina pinned her ears and got up and stretched. Tirria yawned and popped her head up behind them.

'Thanks guys, you just woke me up!'

'That's the idea,' Minu said, 'come on, let's go.'

'Go were?' Sukina asked cocking her head.

'You'll see,' Minu said making his way towards the exit of the den. The girls exchanged glances but followed him curiously. When they were gone, Simba opened an eye and nudged Nala awake.

'I'm sending Timon and Pumbaa to watch them.' He said.

'Simba, I'm sure after your talk with him, he won't go of limits again,' Nala replied softly.

'Your probably right, but I'm sending them just incase.' Simba said. Nala sighed but gave in. Simba trotted over to Timon and Pumbaa and awoke them. They got up and agreed to watch the three cubs. Simba watched from the tip of Pride Rock to make sure Timon and Pumbaa were watching them. He laughed; they were making sure the cubs couldn't see them. Well, as long as they are watching them, he thought. Then he went back into the cave to talk to Nala.

End of chapter 4

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