A/N hey everyone I'am going to update just so that I could get this story finished and it does seem like everyone hates my stories so I don't know if I'm write anything else right now because I'm going hard times right now and everything else in between so I'm just letting all of you know and I know I said I wouldn't be updating until I saw if anyone was reading this but I decided just to slog through it and finish it and see what happens so just so you all know so without any further here is chapter 8.


Chapter 8.

It had been awhile since Simba and Akeen left the Pride Lands they had been walking for a long time the sun was hot and beating down on them Simba and Akeen had ended up in desert after narrowly escaping the hyenas and after Kamari had told them to run away never to return after finding Mufasa dead after he tried to save them from a wildebeest stampede Akeen would occasionally look back from where they were walking with a sad look on his face he was was never going to see his adopted father Scar again and it hurt him so deeply he and Simba continued walking until eventually the two boys collapsed due to the terrible heat but luckily two future friends come and save the day once Akeen and Simba were safe they felt someone splashing water in their faces so they woke up to see a meerkat and a warthog staring at them

You okay kids? The meerkat asked

I guess so Simba replied answering for the both of them

You nearly died the warthog said

And I saved you the Meerkat added before earning a angry snort from his friend well Pumba helped a little he added

Thanks for your help Simba said getting up and walking away

Yeah thanks Akeen added following Simba

Hey where you two going? The Meerkat asked

No where now it was Akeen's turn to reply for him and Simba

Gee they look blue the Meerkat said

I'd say brownish gold and tan the warthog who's name was Pumba replied

No,no,no I mean they're depressed the Meerkat said

Oh Pumba replied

Akeen and Simba were sitting looking sad and trying to figure out what to do next when Pumba and the Meerkat came up and sat down beside them Akeen was very sensitive towards strangers especially now that Scar wasn't there with him anymore he had to fight the urge to cry he avoided eye contact with Pumba and the Meerkat not that he was trying to be rube he just didn't want to show that he was sad and that he wanted to be tough and brave like Scar always was

Kids what's eating you? Pumba asked

Nothing they're at the top of the food chain the Meerkat answered before laughing

Akeen continued to fight tears as the Meerkat said his joke to the Meerkat realized that he shouldn't have said that joke because he knew that nobody was laughing so he casually stopped and tried to make small talk

So where are you two from? The Meerkat asked casually

Who cares we can't go back Simba replied

Ah so you two are outcasts that's great so are we the Meerkat said

What did you guys do kid? Pumba asked

Something terrible but we don't want to talk about it Akeen answered

Good we don't want to hear about it the Meerkat said

Come on Timon "anything we can do? Pumba asked

Not unless you can charge the past Simba said

You know kids in times like theses my buddy Timon here says you gotta put your behind in your past Pumba said

No,No,No the Meerkat named Timon said waving his arms

Uh I mean...Pumba began

Amateur lie down before you hurt yourself Timon said earning a sad look from Pumba

Akeen was starting to feel uneasy and wanted to go home but he knew he couldn't he was grateful that Timon and Pumba had found him and Simba and saved them but he wasn't sure if sticking with them was a such a good idea Timon walked over to them and Akeen looked at him funny as so did Simba

It's you gotta put your past behind look kids bad things happen and you can't do anything about it "right? Timon stated

Right Simba and Akeen said at the same time

Wrong! When the world turns it's back on you you turn your back on the world Timon replied

Well that's not what my cousin and I were taught Simba said

Then maybe you two need a new lesson repeat after me Hakuna Matata Timon said confidently

What? Akeen and Simba asked confused

Hakuna Matata it means no worries Pumba replied

Hakuna Matata what a wonderful phrase Timon began

Hakuna Matata ain't no passing craze Pumba added

It means no worries for the rest of your days Timon sang

Akeen and Simba followed the duo as they sing their song Akeen was still very unsure about this whole thing but went with it for Simba who seemed to start to feel happy and better around Timon and Pumba

It's our problem free philosophy Timon and Pumba sang

Hakuna Matata? Simba asked

Yeah it's our motto Pumba replied happily

What's a motto? Akeen asked

Nothing's what's the matter with you Timon joked then laughed as so did Pumba

You know kids theses few words will solve all your problems Pumba said

That's right Take Pumba for example why when he was a young warthog Timon sang

When I was a young warthog! Pumba practically shouted causing Akeen to cover his ears

Very nice Timon said while twisting his finger in his ear

Thanks Pumba replied

He found his aroma lacked a certain appeal he could clear a Savanna after every meal Timon began

I'm a sensitive soul though I seem thick skinned and hurt that my friends never stood downwind AND OH THE SHAME! Pumba said

He was a ashamed Timon added

I thought of changing my name Pumba said

Oh What's in a name Timon added

And I got down hearted Pumba said

How did you feel? Timon asked in a singing voice

Every time that I...Pumba began but was cut off by Timon

Pumba! Not in front of the kids Timon replied

Oh sorry Pumba apologized sheepishly

Akeen and Simba looked at each other then at Timon and Pumba who continued singing the song and Simba joined in then Akeen and Simba followed Timon and Pumba as they showed them around as they did Pumba belched

I'm starved Pumba said

We're so hungry we could eat a whole zebra Simba replied

Ah we're fresh out of zebra Timon replied stopping in his tracks

Any antelope? Akeen asked

Nut-uh Timon replied shaking his head

Hippo? Simba asked

Nope listen kids if you live with us you have to eat like us hey this looks like a good spot to rustle up some grub Timon said walking towards a log

Akeen and Simba as well as Pumba followed him Pumba then lifted the log up revealing all sorts of bugs Akeen and Simba have never seen anything like it Akeen had to admit that the bugs were cool to look at but he had never thought of eating them he was use to eating meat and he was use to Scar hunting for them he could only imagine his adopted father disapproving him and Simba eating bugs but he no choice it was either eat bugs or starve and Akeen could hear his stomach growling so he was desperate

Ew what's that? Simba asked upon seeing the bugs

A grub "what's it look like? Timon replied

Ew gross Simba said cringing

Tastes like chicken Timon said after licking his fingers

Slimy yet satisfying Pumba added eating a warm

Akeen was unsure about eating grubs he watched as Timon grabbed a leaf and started looking for grubs he figured it was for him and Simba to try he looked around he knew that he was going to have to get use to it since he couldn't go back to the Pride Lands and Pride Rock

You'll learn to love them Pumba said with a mouth full of grubs

I'm telling you kids this is the great life no rules no responsibilities ohh! The little creamed filled kind but best of all no worries "well kids? Timon asked holding up a leaf with bugs on

Oh well Simba said

Hakuna Matata Akeen replied before eating their bugs

Slimy Simba began

Yet satisfying Akeen

That's it Timon replied happily


Time skipped 5 years later in the Pride Lands:

Scar was feeling miserable not only did he lose his older brother and nephew but he also lost his adopted son and he was feeling miserable about it he was rarely seen out of his den and he hadn't been eating and he looked like he hadn't slept in months he had also lost a lot of weight and was skinny Scar was feeling miserable he missed his brother and nephew as well as his adopted son Akeen who was only 5 years old when he was killed in the stampede along with Mufasa and Simba Sarabi SaraFina and Nala tried to cheer him up but nothing has worked Scar was laying down in his den when SaraFina came into the den she looked at sadly she felt bad for Scar SaraFina walked over to him

Scar? SaraFina asked

What is it Fina? Scar replied with a sad sigh

I need to talk to you SaraFina replied

About? Scar asked

Well actually I have something to tell you I haven't told Nala or Sarabi yet SaraFina said

Well what is it Fina? Scar asked using her childhood nickname

I'm pregnant and I'm worried about Kamari finding out SaraFina announced

Scar looked up shocked and worried but happy SaraFina had asked him if she and Nala could stay in his den until the cub was born and he agreed after he talked to SaraFina he had decided to go for a walk he decided to walk towards Pride Rock as he walked out of his den he saw that the Pride Lands was not the same as it once was the Pride Lands were in terrible shape when Kamari took over the animal herds were gone there was no food no water the green grass and the green leaves that use to be on the trees was no gone nothing but dirt it looked like hell Scar shook his head sighing sadly as he walked when he got close to Pride Rock he heard shouting apparently Zira Kamari's queen had given birth Kamari was in a desperate need of an hair and Zira gave birth to a male heir but the male cub wasn't the one that Kamari wanted

Zira what is this!? What is the meaning of this! Kamari shouted

I'm sorry I will do better I will produce a healthy hair to the throne please Kamari Zira cried pleading with him

Get rid of this thing Zira Kamari growled

Yes my king Zira replied

Zira got up and went out Pride Rock Scar had to be careful not to be seen he couldn't believe what Zira was doing and he felt bad for the newborn cub Zira tossed the cub out and the cub hit the ground with thump and began meowing out of fright but Zira didn't care she turned around and headed back to Pride Rock once Zira was gone Scar rushed over and examined the newborn cub making sure he wasn't injured or anything and thankfully he wasn't Scar picked the cub up in his mouth and headed back to his den once Scar got the cub safely to the den he laid down with the cub in his paws he looked down at the cub the little one had the same fur color as him and he reminded Scar of how he was at that age and he remembered how his mother Queen Uru was very protective of him because of him being so small like the cub Scar gently licked and nuzzled the cub comforting him "how could a mother do that to a newborn cub? "He couldn't be that bad? Scar thought about these questions he knew he had take care of the cub though he did worry about the cub making it but he had faith in the little one Scar had always had a soft spot for cubs even if the cubs weren't his or anything he'd still had a soft spot for them that night SaraFina told Nala and Sarabi that she was pregnant and they were happy with the news and they were also happy that Scar was going to take care of the cub that Kamari didn't want that same night Nala told her mother and Sarabi and Scar her plan

I'm going to find help Nala announced

Scar look up from who he had named Nandi he looked at Nala and was surprised he looked over at Sarabi and SaraFina and they too looked surprised SaraFina walked over towards her daughter the look of worry was on her face

Nala that can be dangerous we don't know what what's out there or what can happen SaraFina said

I know mom but we've got to try it's the only option unless Scar challenges Kamari for the throne Nala said

Nala you know I can't challenge Kamari I'am not as strong as he is and he will kill me in a heartbeat and then who will take care of Nandi Scar replied

Scar is right Nala Sarabi joined in

Well then me going to get help will be the only other option for us I can't take it anymore being under a tyrant king's rule Nala said

Scar sighed softly and looked down at Nandi who was curled up in his paws he gently licked and nuzzled Nandi's head which earned a couple of meows from the cub Scar chuckled softly and shushed the cub before looking back Nala SaraFina and Sarabi Nala had made up her mind was going to look for help and Scar knew that he knew he couldn't stop her it was hard to believe that was the same lion who use to play with his adopted son and nephew Nala had grown up to a true lioness and Scar was proud of her Nala waited until everyone was asleep everyone except her mother Sarabi and Scar

Are you sure you want to do this Nala? Scar asked

Yes Scar I'm positive Nala replied

Alright very well good luck and please for heaven's sake be careful and safe Scar said

Scar I'm not a cub anymore Nala whined

Yes well you will always be a cub to me and I'm just trying to look out for you Scar replied

I know and I will be alright don't worry but please take care of mom and aunt Sarabi and my future sibling and Nandi for me Nala said

I will Nala I promise Scar

Nala smiled then she quickly nuzzled Scar and her mother and Sarabi as well as Nandi then she was off Scar watched as Nala left the Pride Lands he heard Nandi meowing so he looked down at gently nuzzled him reassuring him that everything would be alright then Scar picked the cub and went back into the den and went to sleep he had hoped that Nala would find help and they would all be free from Kamari reign of terror but now he just rested with Nandi by his side dreaming of being reunited with Akeen and Simba


Alright here is chapter 8 I will working on chapter 9 next but I don't know how long that he if you have any questions or suggestions or anything please let me know in the comments and I also gave Nuka a different name so in case you were wondering who the cub was that's who that was so that's all for now see all of you later bye now