A/N I'd like to thank TRON0602, Keep Calm and Join Team Loki, gary2000, Zoe, Aggregate Dragon, Dark Gambler, and my two guest reviewers for reviewing ch 8. Here's the next installment for ya and as usual see ch 1 for disclaimer.
Ch 9 Times Change
Four months past and there was a new King and Queen at Priderock. Mufasa had been been crowned King a few of weeks ago and Sarabi his Queen. Sarabi and Mufasa had been declared mates after it was discovered that King Ahadi had been killed when some rouges had entered the Pridelands. Little did anyone know that it wasn't rouges that had killed the golden King. Scar himself had done the deed along with his hyena friends. Scar had finally had enough of his father's abuse and had decided to take him out. On this particular day Mufasa and Sarabi approached Scar along with Uru. "Hello darling," Uru said giving her youngest son a nuzzle.
"Hello Mother," Scar said with a smile. "And if it isn't their Royal Highnesses themselves. What can I do for you?"
"Scar please spare us the sarcasm," Sarabi said rolling her eyes. "It's really annoying."
"Well I'm sorry my Queen if I annoy you," Scar said rolling his eyes back at the tan lioness.
"Brother please," Mufasa said in his deep booming voice. "Sarabi and I have something very important to tell you."
"And what's that?" Scar asked trying not to sound sarcastic.
"Congratulate us brother," Mufasa said with a smile. "Sarabi and I are going to have a cub."
"Again?" Scar said earning glares from his family. "Well congratulations brother. Let's just hope this one isn't albino. I'd hate to see you two give away yet another cub." With that Scar left leaving his family in the dust.
"You'd think he'd at least be happy for us," Sarabi said shaking her head.
"He has a point Sara'," Mufasa said quietly. "What is this cub is an albino too? What are we going to do then?"
"Oh Mufasa stop," Sarabi said. "That was a freak occurrence. Trust me. Our first cub was conceived out of wed lock and out of lust not love. This cub was conceived after we were married and out of pure love. We were punished the first time. We won't be this time."
"I'm sure you're right my dear," Mufasa said giving his mate a nuzzle.
"Of course she is my dear," Uru said giving her son a nuzzle. "This cub is nothing but a blessing. Come let's tell the others shall we?" With that Mufasa, Sarabi and Uru went to inform the others of the upcoming birth.
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Meanwhile in a land right next to the Pridelands called the Moonlight Lands Kali was playing with Usafi. Kali and Usafi were both now six months old and were having the time of their lives. The Moonlight Lands had very few lions in it and no King at all. This was because it was a very dark place. But it still had plenty of food and water. On this particular day Kali and Usafi were exploring. But instead of finding animals or insects they came across another surprise. A rusty brown cub was walking along with a smaller dusty brown cub with brown eyes and a tan cub with amber eyes. They also had a adult lioness with a dusty brown coat with them. As soon as he saw the rusty brown cub Kali's white eyes went wide with surprise. "Jasiri?" he called out.
"Kali?" Jasiri said her chocolate eyes wide. Kali and Jasiri both let out cheers of joy and raced towards each other tackling each other in mid air. "It's so good to see you Kal'," Jasiri said with a smile.
"You too 'Siri," Kali said with a smile of his own.
"Hey there Jasiri," Usafi said with a wave.
"Oh hey Usafi," Jasiri said letting Kali up.
"Hey 'Siri why'd you run off," the dusty brown cub said approaching the group.
"Sorry little brother," Jasiri said. "Kali Usafi this is my brother, Tojo and my sister Zira. Guys this is my friend Kali and Usafi."
"Hi everyone," Zira said waving her paw.
"You're name is Zira?" Kali said with confusion. "But that means hate doesn't it?"
"Yeah I know," Zira said with her ears pinned to her head.
"Our father didn't exactly want more cubs," Jasiri explained. "So when Tojo and Zira were born he gave them the most hateful names he could think of. But he's dead now."
"What happened?" Usafi asked.
"Let's just say he said the wrong thing to the wrong animal," Jasiri said. "And it cost him his life.'
"What are you children doing?" Cama asked approaching the group. Just then Recko and Tia came to check up on the cubs. When the lionesses saw each other their eyes went wide with surprise.
"Well this certainly is a coincidence," Recko said with a smile. "But it is good to see you again Cam'."
"You too Re'," Cama said with a smile. "These are my other children Tojo and Zira. Children these are my friends Recko and Tia."
"My goodness you've got your paws full," Tia said. "How old are Zira and Tojo?"
"Three months," Cama said. "I found out I was pregnant shortly after you two left. I lost Uganda a short time ago and me and my cubs came here hoping to find a suitable place to live. Luckily we did."
"Well we're certainly glad you did," Recko said. "I know Kali has been missing Jasiri terribly."
"Jasiri has too," Cama admitted. "I'm just sorry they had to be separated to begin with."
"So am I," Recko said. "But at least they're together now. Come let's go see if we can find some food for them." With that the three lionesses went off to find food for their hungry cubs.
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Two months later Mufasa was pacing back and forth outside the cave. Sarabi had gone into labor and was inside with Selena and Rafiki. Just then Scar appeared and approached his brother. "Well what has you so worried brother?" Scar asked.
"Sarabi is in labor," Mufasa explained still pacing. "I'm going to be a father very soon."
"Well that's certainly a good thing," Scar replied, trying his best not to let the sarcasm show. "Do you want me to wait with you?"
"Sure I do," Mufasa replied, surprised at the offer. With that the brown lion sat beside his brother. "You know Scar," Mufasa said as they were waiting. "Soon it'll be you waiting for your cub to be born." Mufasa was referring to Sarafina being pregnant and due to give birth in a few weeks.
"Yes," Scar said. "Well this isn't about me brother. This is about you and your family." Mufasa was about to say more when they were joined by Rafiki who had a huge smile on his face. Mufasa and Scar stood and Mufasa approached the mandrill, "How's Sarabi?" the King asked, his amber eyes filled with worry.
"De Queen is just fine," Rafiki replied. "And you will be happy to know that you have a healthy baby boy."
"I have a son?" Mufasa exclaimed. "Did you hear that Scar I have a son!"
"Yes well congratulations brother," Scar replied without emotion as he allowed his brother to embrace him. "That's wonderful."
"You may see them now if you wish," Rafiki replied as he hugged the King.
"Thank you my friend," Mufasa replied as he entered the cave eager to see his newborn son.
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As Mufasa entered the cave he saw Sarabi sitting in the middle of the cave with Selena by her side. The Queen lifted her head and upon seeing her mate flashed him a big smile which he gladly returned. The golden King went to his mate and gave her a loving nuzzle. Then he looked down and saw a golden ball of fluff between her paws. "Oh Sarabi he's breathtaking," Mufasa declared bending down to give his son a nuzzle. Upon feeling his father's touch the newborn Prince lifted his head and opened his eyes looking at his father.
"Oh Mufasa he looks just like you," Sarabi declared giving the top of her son's head a lick causing his to mew in response.
"That he does," Mufasa whispered not taking his eyes off of his son. "Hello there I'm your Daddy," Mufasa whispered to the tiny cub. "And although you've just been born I already love you very much."
"As do I," Sarabi whispered nuzzling her son. Just then they heard an "Ahem" come from the cave entrance. Mufasa turned and saw Scar standing there looking at them. "I can come back later if you wish," Scar said turning to leave.
"That would be..." Sarabi began.
"No Scar that's not necessary," Mufasa declared. "Please come in. I want you to meet your nephew." Mufasa didn't notice the low growl Sarabi let out as he said this. She didn't want Scar to be around her son so soon. In fact she wasn't even sure she wanted Scar around him at all. But she knew it would be pointless to make this argument with Mufasa. So the Queen just watched as Scar walked towards her and her newborn cub. When he got close enough Scar bent his head down so he could see the child. "It figures that he looks just like Mufasa," Scar thought with a roll of his eyes. Out loud the brown lion said, "He's perfect. Just perfect. Congratulations brother. You to Sarabi."
"Thank you Scar," Sarabi said without emotion.
"So what's the lad's name?" Scar asked although frankly he couldn't care less what the brat's name was.
"Simba," Mufasa declared. "His name is Simba."
"Well welcome to the world young Simba," Scar said to the child. Upon hearing Scar's voice Simba looked at him and gave his uncle's nose a lick causing the brown lion to jerk his head back in surprise. "Well I do believe he likes me," Scar said. After looking at Simba for another minute Scar turned and began to walk back to his cave.
"You will be at the presentation tomorrow won't you?" Mufasa asked.
"Where else would I be?" Scar called although he had no intention at all of going. With that Scar headed back to his hidey hole silently cursing his brother for having a son. "Just another thing for me to be rid of," Scar thought bitterly. "But that can be easily taken care of. With that Scar went inside his cave trying to think of his next move.
A/N I hope you all enjoyed ch 9. I know I said Nala would be born in this chapter but alas that'll have to wait until the next chapter. But feel free to review please.
