Hay y'all Okamibattleblock here. With a new story too!-Ish. So what this version of the story is just a way to organize, and up date a bit of things. As after reading over some of the older chapter I realized I can easily combine some chapters to make the story seem less fluffy. And I can also fix or add missing information. The older version when still be up till the end of the years. Like last time, italics is are inner monologues, while bold are songs. Just in case people still want to old version for some reason. So anyway have fun reading a new story, or revisiting something old.

Simba paced back and forth outside the den, his face a mix of excitement and dread, as heart stopping groins, pants, and screams came from the den. You done this before Simba. Just breathe. Rafiki know what he's doing- Simba argued in his head.

A few days after Kiara's adventure in the Outlands Nala told him the big news, she was once again pregnant! Simba was of course happy about the news, but a little worried how Kiara would take it. But to his surprise Kiara was even more excited to be a big sister. But now the day was here and it was hard for Simba to sit idly by as he mate went to so much pain.

" Daddy?"

Simba sniped out of his head argument as he felt Kiara rub her head agust his leg to get his attention. He looked down at Kiara her eyes watery obviously being scared by Nala's birth giving noises

" Is mommy going to alright?" Kiara asked, her voice cracking as a single tear rolled down her face.

Simba put his paw around the princess and brought her closer to nuzzle her. " Don't worry Kiara. If I know you mother, she is one of the strongest lions I know."He said softly.

He heard Kiara sniffled, he pulled her closer, and soon Kiara was done crying. " I hope it's a boy." Kiara said lifting her head up, her face still damp but a half smile was there nonetheless. Simba smiled back.

" Why's that?"

" So you have someone to play with daddy! When mommy and I go out I don't want you being lonely."

Simba smile grew thanks to his daughter claiming his nerves just a bit. " Thanks Kiara. Always thinking of others, like a good queen should." Simba warmly said nuzzling his daughter. Suddenly, it went completely silent, not even a bird chirping filled the air. Sarabi came from the cave breathing heavily. Simba stepped over Kiara to meet his mother half way.

" Mom?" Was all Simba said, his voice shaky.

With tired eyes Sarabi meet Simba's uncertain ones, with a sleepy smile she looked over to Kiara who also was waiting for an answer. " What are you two waiting for? Go meet him."

All of Kiara sadness blow away with the wind, as she ran into the cave mouth opened wide with excitement. Simab couldn't move as he tried to study his breathing. Sarabi gave him a reassuring nuzzle, before leaving to go tell the Pride.

Simba looked up at the starry sky one last time and smiled. Thank you dad. Before he went in to see his family.

Simba went to the far back of the cave, and his heart stopped at the sight he saw. Kiara was in aww as a small cub reasted in Nala's paws, her face soft. Simba stepped frowed to get a closer a closer look at his son, who was sleeping calmly.

" Ohh Nala, he's perfect." Simba crooned as he nuzzled Nala happily, as they looked down at the new cub. His fur color was that of his mother. But most surprisingly his tail tip color was a bright burning red, like his grandfather.

" Kiongozi." Nala said softly.

" Kion for short." Kiara said with pride, as she little poked her brother.

" Very smart of you princess." Rafiki chimed as he approached the royal family. " Now if it okay with you, your majesty, I must see if the prince is healthy." Rafiki asked. Nala nodded as Rafiki carefully took Kion deeper into the den

" Can I help!?" Kiara cheered " I want to yaaaa-" Kiara yet out a long yawn, unspersing on how late it was.

" Okay little one, maybe you should go to bed." Simba softly suggested.

" Bu..But I-"

Nala gave her daughter a reassuring lick on her head. " Kiara Kion will be fine, I promise you'll see him in the morning. Now go get some sleep with the other lioness."

With a sad but understanding sigh, Kiara took one last look at her brother. " Alright. Night." Kiara called as she rushed out of the cave.

" Night Kiara." Simba called back. " She's always full of energy"

" Remind you of someone?" Nala monkling asked with a grin on her face.

" Ya ya. I just hope he's more like you. I don't think I can handle another troublemaker." Simba said.

Nala just smiled. " You be fine, beside you won't be doing it alone." Nala rubbed her head under Simba's, making any feeling of doubt go away. Unfortunately that feeling of was going to last long.

" Hapana!" Rafiki called from across the cave as he rushed back to the couple.

" Rafiki what's 'Hapana'?!" Simba asked staring at the cub, his voice once again shaky.

" I-I'm bring bad news. Kion's heart is very weak!"

" What!" Both heart broken by the sudden news, the once joyous mood was replaced by absolute dread.

" Listen to his heart. Your find… it does not beat as it should. " The mjuzi suggested, as he put his hand on his mane, trying to think of a way to save Kion.

Simba let Nala go first, one because she was closer and two he couldn't even breathe himself. Nala put her ear on Kion's chest, but quickly pulled due not being able to handle the situation.

" Simba." Nala cried into her mates mane, tears already dripping from her face. With a one deep breath Simba listened for Kion's pulse. But to his dismay his pulse was barely audible, only barely audible. Simba let his tears fall to, his heart heavy with grief much like that fateful day of his cubhood.

" I can only ensure only a few more minutes at most."

" Ra-Rafik" Nala called out heer voice week. " Please there has to be something you can do!"

" I'm truly sorry my queen but-" Rafiki was interpreted as a small gust of wind made it way into the cave and past the mandill. Are you sure Mufasa?! That has never been done in soon long! Plus not to mention who you choose! Once again wind blow in harder this time Fine Fine! I hope you know what your doing!

" Rafiki! Is there away you can save my son!?" Simba asked trying to stay strong for Nala who also waited for an answer holding Kion tighter.

" There is yes. Thanks to you father, but I must warn you! Once done I can't undo."

Simba looked back to his mate. Nala face told him all he needed to know.

" Do what you must Rafiki." Simba commanded.

" Very well, I needed him my queen."

Nala nodded as Rafiki led them outside to the ceremony peck. The night was still and by the soft snoring of the Pride Below in the side den, everyone must have fallen asleep. Kiara included. In this case it was a blessing, neither parent could bare the thought of Kiara hearing the news.

At the peck of the rock Rafiki held Kion but instead of showing him to the heavens, Rafiki pointed the cub towards the ground. For a few seconds everything stood still, but soon the wind started to pick up, as Rafiki recited an ancient chant.

Rafiki Nguvu ya Mfalme na ni kweli

Ruhusu nguvu yako iangaze

Jaza moyo huu uliovunjika

Usichukue mchanga

The wind picked up to torrent leafs began be thrown up in the air. The royal duo view was soon blocked by the leaves and other floating debris. Leaving Rafiki and Kion alone.

Ponya kilichoumizwa

Badilisha muundo wa Mabati

Okoa ambaye ana nafasi

Usichukue mchanga

Toa huu mpya wa maisha

A dim light came through the clouds as the winds down. Rafiki brought Kion down and checked for his pulse.

" Rafiki?! Is he going to make it?!" Nala asked desperately.

With a half hearted smile he gave the cub to his parents. " He will live."

With tears of joy Nala happily put the cub down to nuzzle him. Simba soon joined the pair on the rock. His eyes watery after the events.

" Rafiki what happened."

" The great kings told me of an ancient ritual one I thought was lost in history." Rafiki began as both parents listened carefully. " Your father told me that a spirit of a king long died could be put into Kion, stabilizing his heart."

" So what does this mean for him?" Simba asked his eyes full of curiosity.

" It means that Kion will never be alone. Much like how you Simba talked with your father, Kion will be able to talk with his... spirit friend if you will. As he grows he will gain the memories of the spirit, and that-" Rafiki turned away from the couple obviously nervous of the information he was about to give. " may be a problem."

" Rafiki, who is in Kion?" Nala asked anxiously.

" You must understand my queen. I couldn't put any old soul to save him. It has to be one chosen by the Kings of the past themselves. That is why this ritual is never used."

Simba couldn't stand all this mystery! " Rafiki please just tell us who it is!"

With a heavy sigh Rafiki looked at both parents as they waited for an answer. With a sigh Rafiki gave the answer that would change everything.

" Scar."

" Scar!" Simba roared, angry at the mere mention of his wretched uncle's name. " Rafiki please! You can't tell me, no US, that Scar is in Kion!" Simba raised his voice at the mjuzi.

" I am sorry truly I am, but I had to do what had to be done."

" Yes and for that we thank you." Nala said firmly slowly moving Kion away from the edge, who was still fast asleep. " But why Scar of all spirits?! I would think the great kings didn't let him become a star."

" That is way this ritual is rarely done." Rafiki explained. " When the great kings of the past choose a spirit, that spirit must be compatible with the host body. What the kings deem compatible, I have no clue."

Simba was all but satisfied with that answer. " Does that mean Kion is destined to be like Scar!"

With a sigh Rafiki picked up his staff, and headed towards the steps. " I don't know everything Simba. That may be so, or that could mine nothing. But I must be going, it is getting quite late." With that Rafiki departed from pride rock leaving behind a mysterious air.

An angry but understanding Simba watched as Rafiki faded into the moonlight. Why can't my past just leave me be! I already faced it once but again! With a growl Simba made his way to Nala who was just overlooking the cub, her eyes full of love and worry. Simba looked at the peacefully cub, some love he had felt for Kion was replaced by the hate he felt for Scar.

" I… I don't think he should met Kiara." Simba said coldly

Nala was very taken aback by her mates sudden idea. " You can't be serious Simba! Just because of this set back you want nothing to do with him!?"

" It not that. But with Scar in him there is no doubt that he won't manipulate Kion any way he can. If he succeeds there now doubt the length he will go to be king. Besides if… if he's gone he won't be alone, like Rafiki said Scar will always be with him. Maybe Zire wou-" Simba was meet with a swift slap in the face. Simba rubbed his check with his paw, and when he recovered from the quike pain, he was met with a very angry Nala.

" Simba how could say that! " Nala commanded her voice stronger and feral " I hate Scar as much as you do, but like it or not, your son will get to see the sunrise. He will get to live! But more importantly he will grow up with you as his father, yet you would just throw something like that away!?"

Simba own anger grew as well. " You think I want that for my son! But I am not only the king but my daughters father, and even if their is the slightest chance that Kion will become like Scar then-"

" Then we love him, Simba." Nala interrupted. " We give him something that Scar never felt ,love. Scar can tanut, and corrupt our son all he wants. But as long as his family loves him-" Nala nuzzled her head into Simba lush mane. " No amount of evil can turn him against his family.

Simba stood there as Nala reassured him, his heart a little less heavy. Simba took one look at sleeping cub then at the sky. Please father guided me. Simbe thought, as Kion slept peacefully.

A few years have passed, Kiara was now a little older when Simba first went to the elephant graveyard, while Kion was at Kiara age when he was born. Kiara was never told about Kion's secret, as both agreed it was best that way. Although it came as a shock, that when Kion first opened his eyes, the right was an orangey-red, the left was a bright eerie green.

It was early in the morning as Kion snuck out of his mother tight, sleepy hold. Carefully make his way over the other lioness. Kion made his way out of the den, and into the cool morning air. As the wind blows between the infant's fur he smiled widely at the vast land before him. Wow Wee wow wow! It's so big! Kion thought as he watched the start to break the stary night over the savannah. Oh Ya, almost forgot! Kion made his way towards the back of Pride Rock. Stopping by the scraps cave, Kion took a small piece of meat, and brought it to a secluded den, his and his friends secret den if you will.

"Taka!" Kion yelled through the dark den, his mouth still holding on to the meat. Kion waited for an answer back, but soon his cubish impatience took over him and he rushed in. It was so dark that Kion could barely see the floor below him, causing Kion to trip on a rock and rolled deeper in some distance. When he landed the meal he was holding ploped in front of a sleeping lion. Kion shook off the dirt and run up to the lion.

" Taka wake up!" Kion whined. " Pleaseeees. It about sunrise!" Kion started to paw Taka's… paws, trying to wake up his best friend. Sure he was about daddys age but it's fine!

" Ugggg. Kion any louder and the dead will rise." Taka yawned out as he finale woke up, much to his dismay. As Taka stretched and rubbed his eyes, Kion put the small piece of meat in front of him.

" I brought you something." Kion said with a huge smile

Just like his grandfather. To nice for his own good. " It's fine Kion, you take it beside am not very hungry this morning." He said with a fake smile.

" You sure? Your never hungry, this isn't supposed to be my breakfast it your."

" I'm sure, beside I know you're just dying for a taste am I right?" Taka tempted as he stood up.

Kion eyed the food, his tummy grumbled a bit. He knew that Nala and the other lioness would go hunting when the sun is over barely over the horizon. But that wasn't going to be some until sometime.

" I… I can't." Kion sadly admitted. " If I eat now I won't finish my breakfast. Then mommy and daddy are going to be mad."

With a shug Taka slowly made his way over to the piece of meat. " Very Well. I guess I'll bare the burden of eating this for you."

With a long sigh Taka ,very slowly, teasing Kion as he went for the meat. Kion bit his lip, sweat started to come out of his head. Finale his cubbish resistance ran out as he quickly took the slab back and bit into it. As Kion dug in Taka rolled his eyes, but also grew a small grin. As Kion finished his snack, Taka walked out of the den as his eyes adjusted to the lighter darkness. Well I must say… it does look better than the wasteland I lead. As Taka left the den, Kion hurried to his side. " Wait for me!" He squealed as he ran to catch up with the adult lion.

Taka stopped as the little cub caught his breath. " Where… are…. You going.?"

" Just to see the sunrise over the hills. But of course-" Taka put his paw tried back, rubingit to help calm him down. " Not without you."

" Really!"

With the a smile, Taka nuzzled Kion. " I wouldn't have it any other way."

With a huge smile Kion looked up at the older lion, his tail swishing back and forth with excitement.

" Now shall we get going? We wouldn't want to miss it now do we?"

" Yay!"

" Good. Now let's get going."

" Right!" With that Kion and Taka walked side by side, towards the horizon. Both smiling widely as the sky shone brightly with stars, as the colors of the sun began to break through.

" It so pretty!" Kion crooned. His eyes wide at the sight before him. Nyota Cliff was a sky gazers dream. It overlooked the Pride Lands, and it made the sky fell so close that you can practical touce the stars. At first Taka would come here alone, but once Kion begged him to take him along he begrudgingly agreed. At first Taka hated having Kion bug him during his alone time, even if he was the only animal who could see him. But over time the two grew closer where Taka actual felt love for someone who isn't him.

" You act surprised every time!"

" I'm not surprised I just think it pretty!"

With a chuckle Taka sat down next to the cub, his eyes fixed on the sun. " You know Kion when I used to have a little song I would sing every time I came up here.

Kion turned his head to look up at the lion. " Really?!"

With a smirk Taka patted Kion's head, almost crushing him with his massive paw. " Yes really. I would sing it just as the sun would poke it head over the horizon."

" Can I hear it?" Kion pleaded.

" I don't know Kion. My voice isn't what it used to be after all these years." Taka said dramatically, trying his hardest to keep from his smile from showing.

" Awww, pleeeeease Taka." Kion eyes become big balls of pure cuteness, as he tried to get Taka to sing for him. " I promise I won't tell anyone."

Taka smiled at the cubs pleads. " Ohh very well. But only for you Kion." With a deep deep breath Taka began his song as Kion listened carefully.

Taka:When the early hours have come and gone

Through the misty morning showers

I greet the dawn

For when the light has hit the ground

There's lots of treasures to be found

Underneath the lovely Pride Land sky

Take got up and motined for Kion to follower. The two got onto high ground that ever dwarfed the view from the top of Pride Rock. Taka looked on as Kion gazed up at the stars, but as the sun's colors spilled out Kion's face began to lose it childlike wonder. Thankfully Taka knew just what to sing next.

Though the stars are going down

Please don't feel blue

For in this part of the land

The light shines through

But since you dreamed the night away

Tomorrow here it called today

Underneath the lovely Pride Land sky

Have a piece of meat

Mend your broken heart

There's a different point of view

Awaiting you

If you would just look up

I know

Yesterday you had to borrow from your chums

Seems the promise of tomorrow never comes

But since you dream the night away

Tomorrow's here

It's called today!

So count your blessings

You're a lucky guy

For your underneath the Pride Land sky!

The sun grew higher and higher as soon every star was gone, and the calm blue of night was replaced by a bright orange. Much to Kion's dismay.

" Taka the sun up." Kion whined, his smile gone.

" Ohh come on Kion, the sun might be annoyingly bright but it isn't all that bad." Noticing his frown did left up, with a smile Taka continued a new verse.

Listen

Soon the sun will disappear

It won't be long

Sooner than you think you'll hear

Some bright new song

So hold on tight to those you love

And maybe soon from up above

You'll be blessed so keep on looking high

While you're underneath the Pride Land sky

Lovely Pride Land sky.

As Taka sang the last note, Kion looked up with a squint, and to his surprise one last, bright star was still visible. You'll be blessed so keep on looking high! Kion sung in his head. Taka looked up to, and he saw the very same star. With a smile Take looked down at the cub, who mixed eyes meet his green and scar one. The world seemed to slow down as the two just stared at each other. Taka's heart skipped a beat as Kion ran up and nuzzled his face into Taka leg. " I love you Taka, promise you be my friend for ever?"

" I- I" Taka never felt this much affection hit him at once. If this was to be his new life, then so be it. Putting his paw around Kion, Taka pulled him in for a hug and nuzzled his head. " Of course Kion, as long as you stay by my side."

The pair stayed in there embrace, as the sun's color filled the sky. But soon a loud roar interrupted the beautiful moment.

" Kion!"

" Daddy!" Kion yelped leaving Taka's paws. Great as always Mufassa's spawn must ruin everything!

" Kion you can't just wander off like that! Do you know how worried your mother and I was!" Simba scolded.

Like your one to speak nephew!

" I'm sorry." Kion squeaked. His eyes on the ground. " I just wanted to see the stars."

With a sigh Simba patted Kion's head, who gained a growl from Taka. " It okay Kion, as long as you safe."

" Really! You forgive me." Kion smiled as he looked into Simba eyes.

Simba gasped for air as the green glared a little, but claimed himself down before his son could notice what's wrong. He not Scar, his name is Kion. " Of..of course Kion. Now-" Simba grabbed Kion with his mouth. " Let get you home." Simba said into Kion's nap, as he carried Kion back, still taken back from his eye.

Cilf hanger! So how will this shape Kion, and all his family? You could guess a lot more easier as you already read it before I bet. So this would be the chapter with the less changes, but hay what can you do. Anyway song credits go to disney as the song in swahili is the healing incantation from tangled, and song two is "Underneath the lovely London Sky" From Mary Poppines Returns . Any way see ya'll next time. And please leave a review. It would really help. I'll see y'all next time.