Great now we are getting closer to what I think is an important part. But unfortunatly you willl curse me for how I finished this chapter! I hope this one is as good as the others. It's hard to keep a good writting level. Well this is what I came up with!

ENJOY!

Sebek ran back to Pride Rock and stumbled in the den just as Vitani was walking out of it.

Whoa Sebek where did you come from? I didn't see you in the den and the hunting party left already. I was worried.

Vitani… have to talk… with you… Sebek said breathing heavily.

Sure, Sebek calm down what is so important?

Vitani… he began, controlling his breath, There is something I need to tell you and I've kept it secret for long enough now.

Secret? Vitani said confused.

I can't hold that any longer I have to tell you!

Well tell me!

Vitani… I love you!

The lioness stood frozen. The beautiful bronze lion standing in front of her had just told her he loved her! How many times had she prayed the Great Kings for this very moment!

I love you too, Sebek.

And they nuzzled each other a long moment. Vitani found comfort in his presence and Sebek found peace in her sudden joyful calm. The silence seemed to sweep the worries out of their soul for an eternal minute until they broke their embrace. When they did, the truth came back to Sebek. "Mufasa…"

What is it? Sebek what's wrong?

Nothing my love, he said as the veil of his eyes vanished, nothing is wrong anymore

Vitani?

A female voice called for her as she turned around.

What is it Sarafina?

Where is Nala?

I haven't seen her, Vitani answered.

I have, Sebek said, I went walking with her and she sent me back to Pride Rock. She said she would catch up with me.

You left her out there? Sarafina said as she began to growl.

Hey Sarafina are you all right? Kovu asked as he and Kiara came back from a walk. You seem pretty worked up.

Yes grandmother. Mother can take care of herself, Kiara said.

I know, Sarafina said retracting her claws. I guess I'm tired.

You worry too much my dear, Sarabi said. She'll be back safe and sound soon enough. Now has anyone seen Mufasa?

I think he went to the top with Simba, Nephi said as he and his son came out from the den.

They too should be back soon, Jeyau added.

But instead of the previous calm, there was a suddenly tensed atmosphere surrounding them. All the other lionesses came out with their cubs, seeming nervous. Something had drawn them all together on the platform. Nala arrived and no one moved.

What is happening here? Why is everyone frozen on place?

I don't know my Queen, Nephi said. But I won't feel safe until I do know.

Suddenly a loud sound reverberated through the warm still air. As all the lions raised their heads, enormous black clouds began to cover the sky. Lighting tearing them, they advanced over Pride Rock as Simba and Mufasa came down. The expected rain never came.

Where does this storm come from? Kovu asked.

This is no storm, a voice said from the rocks below.

Rafiki was progressing slowly, a grave face he bore.

IT is coming.

What is coming Rafiki? Sarabi asked.

IT! The Racuna! The darkest force that exists nowadays. Perhaps you can tell them yourself Mufasa.

The general reaction was one of surprise except from Sebek, who already knew the story. Mufasa stepped forward and faced his wife. After a sorrowful look he faced his son.

Simba, I am not really alive.

WHAT?

He speaks the truth, Rafiki said. Mufasa is a Swellorha. His spirit was given a body until his purpose is accomplished. Only then will he return to the Great Kings.

Father, tell me these are lies! Simba pleaded. Tell me this is not true!

But it is true my son. I am here to help you get rid of this upcoming darkness threatening to invade your lands.

How can you help me if you are not real! Simba yelled over the cracking of lightning.

That is what you don't understand, Rafiki said. Mufasa is real, but he is not alive. He doesn't need to breath, eat, drink or sleep. A Swellorha is a lifeless moving body, possessed by the spirit of its ancient form. Your memory, Simba, the memory of your father that you kept so vivid in your mind at all times caused him to reappear at the dawn of your biggest challenge.

Simba…

Don't come any closer to me! I don't know what you are but you obviously are not my father!

He is your Highness.

Sebek had spoken without really wanting to. He had provoked a general paralysis by revealing that he knew. Now he couldn't be saved of Simba's reaction at the thought of that truth.

You knew!

Please Your Majesty…

YOU VOWED TO ME YOU WOULD REMAIN LOYAL! BUT YOU BETRAYED ME BY NOT REVEALING TO ME WHAT YOU KNEW!

I beg your pardon…

ENOUGH!

Hurt shot through Simba's veins at the thought of what was a betrayal to him. Blinded with pain and anger, Simba smashed Sebek down with one paw, all claws out, brutally pressed on the side of his neck.

Simba! Nala cried.

NO! Vitani shouted.

Father! Leave him be! Kiara begged.

Simba! Mufasa said in a strong tone. It is I who told him. It is I who made him promise to not to tell anyone. He held that promise! If you need to be mad at someone be mad at me! Leave Sebek out of this matter!

But Simba heard no one. He saw Sebek's eyes, begging to be left alive. All the lions of his Pride now looked upon him with fear. Sebek's submissive attitude helped nothing. Simba was torn from inside. He wanted Sebek to defend his point, but he did nothing of it, instead he remained on the ground, at his mercy, fatally surrendering to Simba's will. Suddenly, something came flashing across his eyes, veiling Sebek from his sight.

He was violently hit by a greyish beige shape that knocked him off Sebek. When the King recovered from the impact, he saw Vitani lying over Sebek's unmoving shape. The lioness had tearful eyes but a determinate look. Simba read pain, love and supplication in those two yellow eyes watching him, defiant and deferent all at once. All the other lions and lionesses watched him, afraid and ready to run away. His next move would either shatter the pride apart, or reunite them.

Simba's anger disappeared when he saw all his loved ones so scared, so hurt, as hurt by him as he thought himself hurt by his Father. Confusion swept across his mind. "What have I done? Then shame took him over. He felt a wave of chill run down his spine. Even if his father wasn't quite himself, wasn't he still his father? Hadn't he said he was there to help? Hadn't Sebek wanted to protect him by not telling him he knew what would hurt him? "What have I done?"

Simba…

LEAVE ME!

I told you you would curse me for the ending :p. Where has Simba fled? What is going to happen now? Will they go after him? Is Sebek alright and yet again where is Scar? Don't be mad! I warned you for the ending! Now if you want to find out more about this...

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