It was raining. Unusual in Africa, but in the Outlands every day was dark. Thali was lying in the cave, her stomach was very swollen now, and she had 4 weeks left until she gave birth. She felt a kick coming from inside her

"Ow! Listen cubs I don't enjoy you being in my belly either so don't kick me" Thali snapped at her side. Thali looked around to try to spot Kovu, but surprise, surprise he was at the back of the cave training. Kovu snarled at the stick he was 'killing'.

"Stop Kovu, stop, it's just not the same" Zira trailed off "Have the day off" Zira walked over to Mohah. Kovu grinned with delight. He'd never had a 'Day off' before. He immediately ran over to Thali

"Hi Kovu" Thali licked his cheek as he laid down "It's the big day soon" Thali smiled. Kovu licked her swollen stomach and smiled with pride.

4 weeks later…

It was a bright sunny day and Thali was due any day now. But Zira never let Kovu near Thali until after training. Thali smiled she would soon be a mom. Rena walked up to her daughter

"Thali I think it would be best if you stayed in the birthing cave" Rena motioned to a cave on a hill, Thali got up slowly and trotted happily up the hill,

"Kids…" Rena smiled as her daughter smiled down at her and entered the birthing cave.

Thanks reviewers and readers! Next chapter Thali will be having a problem…