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If you have ever read the six adventures in the lionking series you all would know about Nala's Dare…where there is a young rouge lion called Ni…he makes his appearance in this chapter…Anyway on with the fanfic…

It had been two months since the pride had had the news of their Queen's pregnancy and all ready events for the newcomer were all ready under way. Simba had never seen anything like it in his entire life, sure when he was younger he hadn't paid enough attention on what was going on around him when a lioness was expecting. But now, he had been at first quite frightened and then surprised as how many a time the lionesses would always crowd around Nala congratulating her and giving advise on how to look after herself and the baby. The king sighed; he hadn't had enough alone time with his wife since she had begun to show. How he missed her, watching her being surrounded by many excited lionesses had made Simba leave his mate alone. So instead of spending time with Nala, he had begun patrolling his lands with the help of Zazu, Timon and Pumbaa.

Today was no exception; Simba was once again patrolling the pride lands on the look outfor intruders when Timon asked him if he was all right. Turning around to face the concerned looking meercat, the king opened his mouth to reply when Zazu shrieked in alarm. Turning around Simba saw what had caused the hornbill to panic, it was a male lion.

Simba padded forward confidently, whilst walking unconfidently behind him where Timon, Pumbaa and Zazu looking quite frightened at the sight of the newcomer.

Approaching the lion, Simba could tell that this lion was not as well built as he himself was nor was the lion as young as he himself was.

"Who are you? And what are you doing in my lands?" Simba asked.

The lion didn't appear to be listening to him but appeared to be looking over the lands intently.

"So, Scar was finally defeated then?" He muttered under is breathe.

Taken a back by what the older lion had said caused Simba to become suspicious, "how do you know Scar?" He asked suspiciously. The older lion looked at him intently before answering.

"When I was younger, I came to these lands hoping I could find a Pride where I could become excepted. I was walking through the savannah when I saw this young cub, and behind her was a hyena stalking. Thinking that she would be killed, I rushed out from my hiding place and swiped at the beast, making him run back home. The young cub became my friend and told me all about Scar and how he became king." He paused before continuing, "I said my farewells to the little cub and I never saw her again."

"Who is the cub? And who are you? Why didn't you stand up against scar?" Asked Simba.

The lion laughed, "I was far too young, and I wasn't sure that the lioness wouldn't except me as their new king if I took over from Scar. As for my name, it is Ni. And the young cub, she had two other friends with her. Kula and Chumvi, I think where their names. Whilst her's was Nala."

Simba became shocked and surprised when he heard his mate's name, a nudge sent him out of his thoughts, which caused him to look down at Zazu.

"Sire, shouldn't you invite him to join the pride for a few days?" He whispered.

Simba nodded, "would you like to come and live with me and my pride for a couple of days?"

Ni nodded his head, turning to walk towards home Simba called from his shoulder, "by the way my name is Simba."

"Simba? Son of King Mufasa and Queen Sarabi?" Ni breathed.

Simba smiled, "the very one!"

Where is he? He should have been back by now. Sarabi thought as she sat upon the promontory looking for any sign of her son. She had sent the lionesses along with Sarafina to hunt, giving Nala some time to herself.

Suddenly a golden shape caught her attention, "Simba!" She shouted.

Looking up to where the voice had come from Simba saw his mother.

"Who is she?" Asked Ni.

"My mother." Simba replied.

Once the party had reached the promontory, Simba introduced Ni to his mother. After exchanging pleasantries the young king excused himself in order to see his mate.

Walking into the cave he saw that Nala was curled up asleep.

"Nala?" He whispered.

She moved, "yes?" She muttered.

"How are you feeling?"

"Ok, how was your patrolling?"

Simba didn't know what to say, should he tell her? Or should he leave it? Deciding to tell the truth.

"I met someone."

Nala jolted upright, "whom?"

So Simba began his story…

"Zira!"

Zira turned her attention on the newcomer, "what is it Malawi?"

"We have just had reports that there is a new lion in the pridelands."

"And? If there is a rogue in the area shouldn't we be rejoicing? After all, this lion could be challenging that pathetic excuse for a king." She roared.

Malawi shook her head, "no actually, he seems to know Simba!"

Zira growled, "get out!" After watching Malawi leave, she turned to her cubs.

"Don't worry my little Kovu, you shall be King." She paused to lick her son's head, "even if I have to see to it myself."