Young Rhys III and Almasi was chasing each other in a game of tag while Mateo and Astra walked behind them.

Astra had her head on Mateo's shoulder. But the loving moment was cut short as Kova and Cullen came running through some grass.

Astra's purple eyes widen, "Kova, Cullen what you doing here?"

Mateo bared his teeth as he snarled, "Who are you and what are you doing on my parents' land?"

Astra nuzzled him calmly before turning towards the lions she grew up with.

"It's Simba he has gone completely mad!" Kova started.

"That's not new." snorted Mateo.

Astra smiled at him before turning to Cullen.

"He killed Lyza and now he's plaining on attacking!" Cullen finished.

"When?" Mateo asked.

Cullen looked up and seen it was it little past noon. His eyes widen with fear as he looked back at Mateo and Astra, "Now!"

Mateo and Astra gasped.

"I'm so sorry, Tenderfoot!" cried Astra as tears fell.

Mateo nuzzled her, "It's okay, we got to go to my parents."

Astra nodded just as Rhys and Almasi came running over.

"Uncle Matty, is everything okay?" Rhys asked.

Mateo waste no time and picked his nephew up and headed for Pride Rock. Astra did the same with Almasi and ran after Mateo with Cullen and Kova following.

-O-

King Jesús roared which alerted the pride and pack to gather around. Once the pride and pack was gathered Mateo stepped up and began speaking.

"In due time we're going under attack by the Outsiders lead by Simba and Abasi."

Everyone gasped and started to whisper.

Mateo took a deep breath and said, "I don't want you to worry. It is time to end this meaningless war between our two prides. The only way to do it...is to take out their leaders!"

Everyone started whispering as Sherise stepped up."Dear are you sure you can do it. Simba is your family-"

Mateo nuzzled his mother, "My family contains you, dad, the wolves, the pride, Astra. But Simba is not family."

"Just be careful."

Mateo nodded before turning back to the pride and pack, "I'm going to go out with just four wolves-"

"What!" Jesús roared.

"Dad trust me."

Jesús sighed, "Be careful, my son."

Mateo head butted the pale beige lion before turning towards Adrien, Sirius, Jackson and José."You four I want you to come with me."

Adrien nodded as Astra ran up and buried her face in Mateo's brownish mane.

"Please come back safely."

Mateo nuzzled her head and licked her cheek, "Of course."

Astra looked into Mateo's eyes, "I love you, Tenderfoot."

Mateo nuzzled her cheek, "I love you too, my angel."

With that he ran off with Adrien, Sirius, Jackson and José.

-O-

Simba ran into the Pride Lands with Abasi right besides him. The pride were watching from the bushes ready to strike at command. Simba was shocked to see who was waiting for him.

"Well, well. If it isn't my favorite grandson."

Mateo growled, "Cut the sweet talk!"

Simba smiled, "So that's all you brought with you." he chuckled, "This is easier than I dreamed."

"Well that will be your last dream!" snarled Mateo.

"Wait! You're supposed to kill me!" laughed Simba.

Mateo snarled "You tell me!" with that he pounced and tackled on the tawny lion.

Adrien ran over to Abasi as José, Jackson and Sirius ran to the bushes where Simba's pride was.

Mateo had just bit Simba's shoulder. Simba roared in pain before hitting Mateo across the face.

Mateo stumbled a bit before reviving another hit to the face and side. Causing the Prince to fall harshly to the ground.

"You're pathetic just like your grandfather and great grandfather!" Simba spat.

Mateo growled, "You got the grandfather part right!"

With a thunderous roar he pounced tackling the older lion to the ground, "This is for me", he hit Simba across the face leaving a large deep gash under his right eye, "This is for Astra and my mother!" Mateo sneered before slashing Simba's throat and then he slashed his chest open.

But just as Mateo regained his breathing he was attacked from the behind.

Mateo roared as he bucked and jumped until the weight fell. The dark beige prince turned and saw Zira get up.

"So we finally meet!" sneered Zira.

Mateo growled, "Who the hell are you!"

Zira smiled, "Why I'm Zira. I'm your grandfather and uncles' most loyal follower."

Mateo's eyes widenas he realized what the pale lioness was referring to. Mateo growled before pouncing.

Zira pounced too and they met mid air. The two rolled while clawing and biting.

Zira and Mateo stood and continued their fight. Mateo hit Zira which left a nasty gash from her neck to her shoulder. Zira snarled while swiping at Mateo, leaving a gash down his back.

Mateo fell to the ground as blood escaped his wounds.

"Soon your mother will be joining you!" Zira sneered.

All Mateo could do was snarl before his world went cold. Zira was about to finish her lovers' nephew and grandson when Sirius tackled the pale coated lioness down and be-headed her.

Zira's body fell as blood gushed out. Sirius spat out Zira's head, which went rolling before being picked up by a vulture.

Sirius turned to Mateo and gasped. The dark beige prince had a lot of cuts and bruises but the far worst was the gash on his back.

Soon Adrien, José and Jackson ran over. Jackson checked if Mateo was breathing.

"Is he going to be alright?" Adrien asked.

Jackson looked up and sighed, "We got to get him home. He's dying!"

The three other wolves gasped as Jackson gently placed the dying lion on his back and took off.

-O-

He woke and saw nothing but white.

"Where am I?"

"You're in the after life."

He looked and saw a large cream lion with a light brown mane and golden eyes.

"Who are you?"

"I'm your grandfather and Simba I'm very disappointed in you."

His eyes widen as he heard his grandfather's words. Then the area changed to flames as evilly laughter was heard. He looked and saw Kovu, Chumvi and Kambili.

"What are you doing here!" He snarled.

They laughed a blood chilling laugh as Scar emerged with a sinister look.

"Welcome home Simba!"

He shook his head and roared, "No!" as the flames consumed him.