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Chapter 2

The Great Circle had again made it's way into the sky. It's vast arms stretching out and lighting every corner of the savannah. It was the summer months in the pride lands, so the Sun made it appearance of starting the days even earlier. However, technically with it still being dawn at this time, and the animals of the savannah still wanted to get every ounce of sleep they could steal. So the prideland animals continued their slumber with the approaching lights. Even as he may want to sleep, a kings job is never done. The responsibly of waking up early to look over your kingdom still manage to have it's hold on the prince. With his body seeming to be on autopilot. Simba eyes found themselves slowly awaking.

"..o…Oh wow…that was some good sleep." Commented Simba as he rubbed his eyes, removing the crust of sleep. " I haven't gotten sleep tat that snice...ever." as he looked up, noticing that he wasn't at pride rock. It seemed to him that he had just had another all nighter, after a long patrol and just didn't make it home. As he got up, things felt alittle different. There was a body next to him. Thinking I was Nala he turned slowly plant a kiss on her cheek, however what he found was far from her. "WHAT TH-". The king jumped up from seeing a lioness, who was far from his fiancé, cuddled up with him. "Holy…"

"mmhh.." the gray lioness utter softy, as her sleep was becoming disturbed. Simba put a paw over his mouth to keep him from saying another word. He back away slowly, eyes never leaving her. The last thing he wanted to do was wake this stranger up. When the lioness stretched out and turned to her side, falling back into her deep slumber did the king remove his paw from his mouth and ran like hell away. Once getting a good distance away from the scene did he stop and let the utter panic take control.

"OH MY GOD WHAT DID I DO?! There no way I….we….she- I didn't do anything…" if you had ask Simba to from the simplest of sentence for you, he couldn't. in fact, he wouldn't be able to even tell you what he even was trying to say. His head was so jumbled with questions; he didn't know where to start. "Calm down Simba! calm down… there is a clear and reasonable explanation for this…" he stammered, talking to himself as he paced in a circle. "Clearly you now can sleep walk… and unknown to you, you fell asleep in another lioness den. She clearly didn't know I was there…right, I mean she would be freaking out if she just found some random male in the den…right-right!" Expect that feeling in his gut continued to tell him otherwise. For a lioness that didn't know Simba was in her den, seemed to be very close when cuddling him. "No Way…There's no way…" he could even speak the words that he thought. He cheated on Nala. His best friend, partner in crime and now Fiancé! A fiancé who he planned on marrying by the end of the summer month!

"Dude…dude just breathe. You don't remember anything-I DON'T REMEMBER ANYTHING?!" he shouted at a nearby tree. "But something had to happen? I mean why would we be together like that? But I would never cheat on- I don't even remember her- HELL I CAN'T EVEN REMEMBER LAST NIGHT AT ALL!" determined to come to a conclusion of some sort, something to just end this torture of last night unknown event. He decided that nothing happened. "Forget it Simba, nothing happened. This was just some freak ass coincidence. And NOTHING happened!" he paced back and forth for once more getting the little known fact he could remember straight. " Okay okay… you were out with Nala…had an argument- BUT you went home- No, you spent the night outside, and another lioness jus up and random found you and cuddle with you…to stay warm in the night. She was confused, and probably did even know I was there…yea, yea that works."

Satisfied with himself for coming up with a reasonable idea of what happened. Simba walked over to a small creek, that barley had any water flowing in it. Took a pawful of water, washed his face. "No one will know about this… no one." Simba breathed, he wanted to put that night behind him. He headed home, his father would probably be up anyways getting ready to leave for morning patrol. Which was the perfect thing he needed right now. "Just get home, and carry on with your day." He told himself, and that was exactly what he planned on doing.

Back a home, some of the prideland lions where starting to start their day. By some I mean two, Mufasa who had headed down to the waterhole to get a drink before patrol, and Nala. Nala had been up snice early early dawn, when the great circle was still asleep behind the clouds. She couldn't help but think about her fight with Simba and how emotional she got. She didn't know why she was being unreasonable. Yea she just wanted to spend time with Simba, in a none sexual way, but at the end of the day he just wanted to spend time with her too. She was just being too stubborn to see. So she decided to go find Simba and apologize. When she got up he noticed a small pool of sweat that stayed left behind from where she rested.

"Why am I so hot?" she happened paid attention to herself much. But she was burning up. Her inside felt little and jittery t the same time, and she had to strongest lust for water to cool her hot temperature. Then at once it finally hit her. " Oh- that's why I was so moody- it makes so much sense!". Now still at this time most lions where still away in their dens sleeping. That did stop Nala form going on her quest to explain to one of her best friends to "why" she was acting so weird. When she got up and looked across the den, she could see Tama all sprawled out enjoying some good sleep. She tiped-toed passed the other sleeping lioness. "Tama Tama it all makes sense to why Simba and I have been fighting lately and why I was so emotional the other day when we fought?!"

"….wh..you fought?" said a more than half asleep Tama. How right now was struggling to determine whether this was a dream of reality. "…g…good for you…"

"I know, I finally released what was wrong!" said Nala excited. By this time, her chipper-whisper was starting to awake the sleeping lioness. Tama slowly turned her head to face the wide-smiled lioness.

"a..and what would that be?" she voiced, dryly. Nala bent down closer so only she could hear.

"I was going into heat, that's why I was so anger! Do you know what this means? I wasn't just going mad to no reason, I'm in estrus! " it all started to make sense for the blued eyed lioness now.

"Congratulation on being hormonal, can I go back to sleep?" begged Tama, who If Nala cared or not. Put her head back on her paws to drift back into dreamville.

"Tama yesterday fight felt so bad, and it was all my fault too. I was just being difficult- and now I know why." A sly smile slowly grew on her face of a devilish idea. " Anddd, I know exactly how to 'fix it' if you know what I mean." She winked at her friend, who by now was barley listening Tama raised a paw, and a thumps up approval.

"…Go crazy to wild animal..."

"Well, he'll have to wait and see- oh crap I forgot I have to meet with Sarabi today. She and I are going over stuff for the approaching wedding I suppose. I have no idea. Hopefully it won't ruin my plans with Simba. Hey are you listening?" Tama was out cold. "Oh well" shrugged Nala. "At least I have something to look forward to tonight."

Meanwhile back at the side cave, a now awake Ingine, stretched out her arms and legs. She rolled over to the back and fantasized of last night. When she looked to her side. It didn't faze her that she was alone all of a sudden, she expected it. She would have been surprised if he had stayed the day with her, then she would have been freaking out. Trying to explain what happened last night to a sane and awake lion would be impossible.

"It sucks; he was so sweet. I wish he could have stayed. Oh well." She rolled over to her feet, and sat up. Taking in the clean air of the afternoon. She looked outside of her cave, seeing the vast lands that surround her. The fact that all this magnificent lands belong to only one soul lion's family, and that everything and everyone had to live under their rule- amazed her. She got up slowly to the entrance of her cave. Ingine then looked and down to her stomach. " If everything works out, we will be visiting the pridelands very soon." Her pale eyes lit up, and a more than satisfied smile came across her features. Talking to herself "Lets o walk around our new home."

Nala had spent her entire day the Queen. It had turned out Sarabi wanted to teach Nala her part as the queen of ruling the kingdom. So from morning til evening she and Sarabi did their own patrol within the herd of the animals. Getting intel from the prides herd animals. Seeing their conditions, checking the environment they lived it.

"A healthy lion is only as healthy as its food. The kings job is to protect the lands from outside threats, while it is the queens job to do so on the inside of the lands. Every day I come a check the numbers of the prey animals. By doing that I can see whether we are over hunting and need to pull back, or if a population is getting out of paw and we need to keep the numbers under control."

"Sounds like a lot of work." Commented Nala. The queen laughed.

"It's not all that bad, you get some nice alone time to think for yourself. it's actually quirt peaceful. Probably the most peaceful part of my day." alone time, that was a topic Nala wanted to bring up with her Queen. Um Sarabi would be the only one to truly understand, she and Nala are practically in the same situation. Being partners to the kings of the pridelands. How did she handle it? She must feels in similar ways to Nala, a pressure, and the consist fact that their mates have to be away from them for extended amounts of time.

"Okay alone time, um Sarabi I actually have a question for you?" asked the sub-adult shyly. The queen turned, with a smile.

"Sure, what is it?"

"Um...about the alone part. Um you see…i…um-never mind."

"Simba is gone most of the time and get lonely?" talking the words right out of her mouth. Nala looked to the queen surprised. Sarabi gave the young lioness a small wink. "Don't worry I was once in your paw…still am. I know it can be hard."

"Do you and Mufasa argue a lot?"

"When we were younger we still. Back then we all had the energy in the world. But as we got older we accepted it more. It just comes with ruling. Yes, we might have something here and there that needs mending but as far as that- well that's it. You're a royal." And who knew being a royal could be so hard. "The arguing will go away in time."

" Yes, but…sometimes we get in big fights."

"It happens dear."

"But… I always feel like they are my fault, like I'm just being needy. You know?"

"We are living creatures dear, we have needs. I understand them, all too well." There was a suggested subtleness in her tone. Nala eyes widen when she got the hint.

"Oh..Oh no..not- I ddint mean…we..uh." Sarabi laughed, and placed a paw on the young lioness. "It's okay Nala really. I may be an old mother, but I was once a young girl." As far as she knew, Nala had only told her friends Kula and Tama. That she and Simba had…relations. She drought Simba would up and front tell his parents, they were mating when they aren't even married yet. "It's not that type of needs ma'ma." The red eyed lioness laughed, shrugged her shoulders and decided to let matters go.

"It's okay dear, I'm just teasing. Don't worry, that too will soon cause more arguments then needed. Especially when you cubs start coming into the picture." Ugh the thought of even having a discussion with Simba about having cub yet made her heart drop. Her body looked too good to think about having any cubs.

"Oh…"

"Yes, but don't worry, you two have a ways away with that."

"Right." Voiced Nala with the utmost certainty.

That night after the hunting party had returned from a successful evening of hunting the lions of the pride lands gathered around to fest on the meal. Mufasa and Simba had made their way back from patrol early. Mufasa was at the family dinner Simba was not. Nala did notice this but she didn't let it bother her, she figured it had to be something important and that dinner had to wait.

"So what your plan for tonight? Where is lover boy?" asked Tama, walking over to blue eyed companion.

"I don't know, his dads here. Maybe he got stuck doing something else and had to miss dinner."

"Well don't worry, he will have his desert teased Tama." Nala rolled her eyes.

"shh, shut up!"

"What's on the menu?"

"haha funny, I don't know yet. I had everything planned out, but I haven't seen him all day. You think he could still be mad at me form last night?"

"That sappy baby? Naw, he probably is busy with something Mufasa had him do." Yes it could be that, but the idea of something else being the problem still crossed her mind. This wouldn't be the first time she had denied him. Maybe this time it really got to him and he just couldn't see her, and had to resort to other measures. From the look on Nala face, Tama could see she was worrying and thinking about something " Stop thinking, okay, just find him and have at it, just don't be too crazy. I'm too young to be called auntie Tama." Nala rolled her eyes.

"Very funny."

"You know how fertile you lioness in heat are."

"Thanks mom, but we've done it before we'll be fine." Nala got up. "Anyways let me go find him. I'll talk to you tomorrow-"

"You can spare me the details about it." Tama already knew what Nala would be on the next morning. Talking about how perfect and romantic it was. At an insane time in the morning. " I'll connect with you after lunch."

"Cool."

The first thing Nala was go to the last place she and Simba where at. Oddly enough he wasn't there. So then she tried to gang main hangout, he again wasn't there. That was weird, normally she would see some sign of Simba somewhere, but it's like he disappeared from the earth. He wasn't at dinner. He wasn't that the main hangout. Where could he be? Suddenly an odd noise from the tree came peering down on her.

"Rafiki? What are you doing here?"

"hehe, nothing dear, just heading on meh way home, and you?"

"I'm actually trying to find Simba, have you seen him?"

"hehe seen him, I sent him on his net destination!" the lioness raised a brow. "The boy come to meh saying he would like some fruits and herbs to help improve his memory." Inform the old baboon.

"Memory, but Simba has a memory of an elephant, what would he need to improve it for? He pulls up stuff we did when we were cubs like it was yesterday."

"Meh don't know, but meh sent him that way." He pointed in the direction beyond the tall grass and into trees. "You'll find him dere." Nala nodded, thanking him. Going on her way.

"Improve his memory?" she then began to think of how over dramatic Simba can be. "The guy has a memory as vast as Mount Kilimanjaro. What does he possible need help remembering?" suddenly she began to catch his scent, he was very close. Excited to see her lover she started to call out his name. "Simba! Simba!"

"huh?" across the field, Simba popped his head up. "Nala?" when she came into view. He could see her over excited smile, as she came running towards him. Before he could say a word she tackled him. "whoa…what going on?" he asked, as he caught her. Both landing on the ground.

"I missed you!" she said, before nuzzling him.

"I missed you too?" he still looked at her confused, what was she so happy about? I mean he was glad to see her, but he was in the middle of something.

"And, I wanted to say I'm sorry for last night. The whole thing was my fault and I apologize." They both sat up. Nala waited to see what her fiancé was going to say.

"Nala, it's okay really. I was being selfish."

"No you weren't!"

"Haha, yes I was. I have to take in consideration your needs too." He voiced. He was thrilled they had made-up. He could vaguely remember what they were arguing about, but he figured it must be over the normal things that usually get under each other skins. Nala wanted to spend quality time and Simba being done most times and then they argue when he returns. "But everything okay."

"You still love me?" She teased. Giving him a kiss. Simba man an over exaggerated movement of a little pinch sign, no more than an inch wide with his paws.

"About….that much…."

"Well, I guess I have to make it up to you."

"Huh?" Nala got up and nuzzled Simba just under his chin. While doing so she played with his tail, by wrapping hers with his. He could tell something was going on. She normally not this flirtatious unless she wants something. he gave her a look. "What do you want…"

"You." His eyes widen. The blue eyed lioness rolled her eyes. " Don't be so surprised. I told you I feel bad about last night. Let me make it up to you." She began to purr and move herself closer to under his body. Tempted, but knowing better, especially from last night events and whatever the hell that had happened, Simba felt guilty. After all the whole situation happened because of sex.

"No…no it's okay Nal, really." But Nala was not taking no for an answer. She knew exactly what she had to do to get what she wanted, and after all isn't that was Simba wanted too. Why was he being so difficult. That okay Nala been known to accept challenges. "Babe really…"

"Shhh, relax Simba, let me take care of you.." no no no he knew better, something telling him not to fall for it. It had to be a trick, why was he so skeptical of her? Then at the same try he couldn't get to strength to get away from her. Her body heat and aroma was intoxicating. Simba stood frozen, and weak in the knees as Nala slide her body alongside his. Slowly inching forward in front of him. She had her tail in the air, to lure him away into the thicket. " C'mon, Simba." And like a cub following its mother, he followed close behind.