Note: Scar, Simbe, and the other cannon characters from the Lion King and/or Simba's Pride are copyright of Disney. The others that are mentioned and not from said movies, such as Kaza, Azami, and Jazka, are copyright to me.

An older lioness was sitting front of a group of five cubs. Her auburn fur shimmered in the day's fading light. Stunning emerald orbs brushed over the youngsters before her, amusement dancing within them.

"So then, shall I tell you a story?" She asked the group.

"Yes please!" A young lioness answered. The others started to fidget with anticipation. The older lioness, Kaza, had the reputation of telling the best stories. She smiled inwardly before proceeding.

"We are all taught that the great kings and queens of the past look down upon us from the stars above, but what about those few destined to rule who never make it? Do they get a place with the royals? This is the story of one lioness destined to be queen but was forced to forfeit the privilege. We all know her name, but few know her story…."

The cubs looked to the stars above as Kaza began her narrative.

"It was during the days of Scar's rule…"