This is the last chapter, but don't fret. The King's Heir II, will be up real soon.
Months past and things have been going well for Queen Kiara. She haven't heard anything from her cousin or his pride but she still wants to keep watch.
The Pride Lands has recovered back to it's glorious state as when Mufasa was in rule. Now the animals that returned stood at the base of Pride Rock.
Today the Pride Lands are going to get it's new king.
"I'm so nervous." Simba said as he paced at the tip of Pride Rock.
At the tip stood Rafiki, Ahadi, Mufasa, Alistair, Kopa and Simba.
Mufasa chuckled and said,"I was just like you when I was getting married to Sarabi."
Simba looked at his future father in-law and smiled. Just then an elephant trumpet sounded off. Everyone looked and saw Kiara walking towards the peak with Sarabi, Nala and Sarafina.
Rafiki smiled and gave the young queen a hug before performing the ceremony,"Today we gather to join this two lovers. As they become one and take their place as rulers!"
The crowd cheered as Rafiki cracked opened a fruit and spread it across Simba and Kiara's heads before shaking his gourds over their heads. Kiara and Simba nuzzled each other.
"I now pronounce you Queen and King of the Pridelands!"
Kiara and Simba shared a look before roaring to the kingdom. The pride roared in reply as the animals cheered before bowing down to the new rulers.
As a sun beam shined on Kiara and Simba, they shared a loving nuzzle.
-O-
Night has hit the African plains. Kovu laid in the largest cave in the Outlands. When Vitani walked in."Kovu, may I have a word?"
Kovu sat up and said dryly, "Speak."
Vitani took a deep breath and said, "I'm expecting your cubs."
-O-
Simba and Kiara laid on their backs looking at the stars."This is so beautiful." purred Kiara as she nuzzled closer to her mate.
Simba smiled down at his queen and said, "Not as beautiful as you."
Kiara gigged,"You're so cheesy."
Simba laughed and said, "I have a confession."
Kiara sat up as Simba sat up too,"I had always had feelings for you. Since we first met as cubs."
Kiara had tears in her eyes as she said, "Me too, I just didn't think you felt the same."
Simba nuzzled his beautiful mate as she laid down. Simba licked her head down to her neck before going through the mating routine.
-O-
Months Later
Kovu sat outside one of the smallest caves with Hadeon sitting by his side.
"It better be a boy!" Kovu growled.
Pena then walked out with a smile."My son, you may go in."
Kovu got up and nuzzled his mother before walking in the cave. Lying in the back was Vitani with two cubs by her side. Sitting not far away was Katja and her other daughter Saiya, who had a sad expression.
"Well..."
Vitani smiled and said, "Say hi to our sons."
Kovu took interest in a dark tan cub with green eyes."Kambili, after my great-grandfather. This cub will be the key to getting back my father's kingdom."
"And the other one, can.."
Kovu cut the tan lioness off with a snarl, "He will be named Chumvi."
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A few weeks later Queen Kiara was beginning to feel sick lately. So went to visit Rafiki, who was chanting in his tree.
"Rafiki!" called Kiara once she got to the tree.
"Ahh de queen. How may I help you?"
"I need a check up."
Rafiki nodded before climbing down. Once on the ground Rafiki began looking over Kiara's body. With a smile he looked up."I have most amazing news!"
-O-
Queen Kiara ran as fast as her legs could run. Once Pride Rock was in sight she roared. One by one the pride began to descend down Pride Rock.
"Kiara, what's wrong?" Simba asked as Kiara ran up to him.
Kiara caught her breath and smiled, "We are perfectly fine."
Simba tilted his head in confusion as he asked,"We?"
Kiara nodded and as realization hit the young king, he grinned excitedly. "I'm going to be a father!" Simba roared.
The pride cheered and congratulated them. Kiara smiled before nuzzling Simba.
"A new era has begun." purred Simba as he nuzzled Kiara.
