A/N: Holy crap, I haven't updated in forever anda half! Well, there was school and exams and writer's block... but now that its summer im back. so sorry to everyone. i was having extreme trouble with this chapter. especially about Scar being good or evil.but thanks so much to you reviewers for giving me ideas! Plus, if you don't like it i can always...write alternate ending. Like Die Hard With a Vengeance!
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"Scar," Nalani said. "Wh…where were you?"
"Out for a morning stroll," he replied. "Last time I checked there wasn't anything wrong with that."
Nalani stepped back a couple feet.
"You killed Kasim, didn't you?" hissed Simba. "Just like you killed my father!"
"Simba, Simba," Scar said, circling him. "That temper has gotten you into trouble before."
Simba just growled menacingly. Scar smiled and brushed past his nephew. Simba suddenly pounced on him, knocking Scar to the ground.
"Please, Simba," Nala said. "You lack strength – don't fight!"
"I have strength enough for this," Simba seethed. He swung and hit Scar.
"This is familiar," Scar said from the ground.
"And if I remember correctly, I won last time," said Simba.
Scar gave a little, unsatisfied laugh. "You didn't win." He hit Simba back. "I escaped."
"Like a coward."
Scar growled and lunged at his nephew, who blocked his attack. "Idespise you, Scar," Simba said simply. He then loosened his grip on him. "Get out of my sight."
Scar looked shocked but also confused. He looked to Nalani for support. Her eyes were wide and shining, when she turned away and followed Simba and the others back to Pride Rock.
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Nalani hid inside the cave and lay down, drowned by her own mixed feelings. Nala and Kiara tried to comfort her, but nothing would help. Aminah and the other lionesses stood outside, still confused about what to do.
That night, Nalani felt a warm breath on her back. "I did not do it," the owner said.
Nalani jumped up and saw the dark figure of Scar. "Scar," he hissed. "What are you doing here? Simba will kill you."
"He can do no more damage," Scar said.
"Scar, I can't talk to you," Nalani said, leaving the cave.
"Please, you must believe me," pleaded Scar. "I – did – not – do – it."
Nalani looked into Scar's eyes. "I wish I could believe you."
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Nalani decided to go for a walk. Simba had told her numerous times not to do so, but something inside her said that Scar would not harm her. She gazed up at the stars as if for some kind of answer. Without looking where she was going, Nalani soon bumped into something.
"Aminah?" Nalani questioned.
"What?" she hissed.
"What are you doing here? Where are the other lionesses?"
"They're right here," Aminah said, eyes glinting. "Ready to attack."
Nalani took a couple paces back. "B-but why?"
"B-because I want to be Queen," said Aminah, mocking the white lioness. "B-because I want power. And I couldn't do that with Kasim in my way."
"You did it! You killed him!"
"And you're next."
Aminah and the lionesses stalked toward Nalani, who backed up until she was against the stone of Pride Rock. Aminah raised her paw, but Scar leapt out of nowhere and took the blow.
"Scar!" Nalani cried. "Oh, please get up. Scar, I believe you. Aminah killed Kasim. Please be okay…"
Scar moved and looked up at Nalani. "Go get the others."
"You're not going anywhere," a lioness growled, as Nalani stood up to leave.
Nalani bared her teeth and swatted at the lioness. She managed to escape, and told the lions about the war that raged outside. It took awhile to convince Simba that Scar was on their side, but at a time like that, he wasn't about to argue.
Scar had cornered Aminah, who continued to grin. "Are you going to kill me, Scar?"
"No," he said. "I don't know who you are, so unlike you, I would not appreciate somewhat innocent blood on my paws."
"Oh, Scar, I'm surprised," Aminah said, trying to move away. "Do you remember Zira? She had a sister to carry on her dream of taking back the Pride Lands. Her name was Aminah."
A/N: yeah, i dunno. i couldnt think of a way to end it. and i need time to write the next chapter. but i promise there will be another chapter!