A/N I'd like to thank thingsareweird, Keep Calm and Join Team Loki, ThatTexasKid, and my guest reviewer for reviewing ch 18. Here's ch 19 for ya and the usual disclaimer applies. Enjoy.

CH 19 Confessions

Kali heard muffled voices around him and the silver lion wondered if he was dead. Kali opened his eyes and saw nothing but whiteness. "Where am I?" he wondered out loud.

"Hello Kali," a voice said from behind him. Kali turned and saw Recko standing there smiling.

"Mom!" Kali cried embracing his adoptive mother. After a few minutes Kali pulled away. "Wait,' he said softly. "Am I dead?"

"No," Recko said still smiling. "You're in between life and death my son. An out of body experience if you will."

"But why am I here?" Kali asked clearly confused.

"Perhaps we can answer that question," a voice said. Kali turned and saw Sarabi and Mufasa standing there. Kali's eyes went wide with shock as he saw his birth parents standing there. Kali opened his mouth to speak but Mufasa held up his paw "Kali please let us speak, son," the deceased King said.

"You consider me to be your son?" Kali asked softly. "After everything I've done?"

"Kali we realize you did what you did because of us," Sarabi said with a rueful smile. "If your father and I had done the right thing and kept you then none of this would have happened."

"Yeah," Kali said with a sigh. "And Simba and Nala would still be alive."

"Kali," Mufasa said. "My niece and my other son are still alive."

"What?!" Kali cried shocked at his father's words. "But where..."

"All in good time son," Mufasa said putting his paw on Kali's shoulder. "But just know your brother and cousin are alive and well and when the time is right they will return."

"I just hope it's not before Scar totally destroys the Pridelands," Kali said with a sigh. Then the silver lion looked at his birth parents and embraced them saying, "I'm so sorry for everything I've done. I wish I could go back and change things. But I can't. I just hope you forgive me."

"Son it's us that should be begging you for forgiveness," Mufasa said. "But to answer your question. Yes we forgive you."

"We love you Kali," Sarabi said. "Always know that. And always know you're not a freak to us."

"Thanks," Kali said. "Mom. And you too Dad. And I forgive you too. I just wish I knew all of this sooner."

"You had a weak moment honey," Recko said. "And Scar had you completely brainwashed."

"When I go back I'm going to take that son of a bitch down," Kali declared with a growl.

"No son," Mufasa said. "You must wait until your brother returns." Kali opened his mouth to respond but Mufasa held up his paw. "You must trust me on this Kali. You cannot take on Scar and his hyenas alone. Scar had them kill your grandmothers so he won't hesitate to kill you as well. But together you and Simba can do it. But until then you must be patient son."

"Can you do this for us Kali?" Recko asked her dark blue eyes serious.

"I can do it Mom," Kali promised. "I knew that bastard was behind my grandmothers deaths. But as much as I want to kill him I'll wait."

"Good," Recko said giving her son a nuzzle. "I love you Kali."

"I love you too Mom," Kali said. Just then everything went white and Kali once again saw darkness.

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Kali awoke to Jasiri calling his name. Kali opened his eyes and saw Jasiri, Usafi, Sarafina, and Mheetu looking down on him all of them had looks of concern on their faces. "My goodness Kali are you ok?" Sarafina asked.

"Yeah I'm fine Sarafina thanks," Kali said getting to his feet. "I guess I was just shocked at the news."

"We all were," Sarafina said sadly tears forming in her blue eyes. Scar gave his mate a nuzzle which she gladly returned. Kali merely glared at his uncle remembering his father's words about Nala being alive. Kali knew that Scar had something to do with Nala disappearing but the silver lion couldn't prove it so he knew he had to play the part of grieving cousin so he said, "I just can't believe Nala is gone. What happened anyways?"

"She was chasing some pray," Scar informed his nephew. "A wilder beast I do believe. And she caught it but the beast was to strong for her and it kicked her. So hard that she fell into the nearby river. My hyenas informed me that they didn't see her resurface."

"How do you know those damn hyenas didn't kill poor Nala?" Tia cried out.

"Yeah," Usafi chimed in. "They could have killed her and said it was an accident."

"Well they didn't," Scar growled. "They know better than to cross me. Besides I checked it out myself. I verified it with the local birds and such and they all confirmed the hyenas story. Now enough questions. Off with you. Leave me and my family to grieve." With that the lionesses disbanded and Scar, Sarafina and Mheetu all went back inside the cave.

"Scar you don't really think the hyenas killed Nala do you?" Sarafina asked once they were inside.

"Oh Sarafina stop," Scar hissed. "Like I said the hyenas wouldn't dare cross me. And I had their story checked out. That should be good enough for you."

"Yeah Mom," Mheetu chimed in. "Leave it alone will ya?"

"Very well," Sarafina said knowing she was beat. "But we must prepare a memorial service for Nala. Even if their is no body we must be able to properly say goodbye to her."

"Agreed," Scar said with a nod. With that Scar informed Zazu to gather the animals so they could say goodbye to the lost Princess.

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Two months past and Kali was now two years old. Kali had approached Scar about handing him the throne but Scar merely scoffed at his nephew calling him a fool for believing he would even hand an albino the throne. Kali let out a furious roar and was about to attack his uncle when he remembered his promise to his parents. Scar laughed and Kali turned and stormed away from the brown King. On his way back to the cave he nearly knocked over Usafi, who was returning from the daily hunt. "Whoa watch it there Kali," the pink lioness said with a laugh. Then she noticed the scowl on her lover's face. "What's wrong Kali?" she asked softly.

"Everything," Kali growled. "I am so stupid 'Saf. Scar has no intention of giving me the throne. He never did. He just used me to get Mufasa and Simba out of the way."

"Yeah I kind of figured that," Usafi replied. "Scar is a major asshole. I heard he's even the father of Zira's cub." Zira had announced that she was pregnant a couple of months ago and was due to give birth any day now. Not only that but Sasha and Tojo had announced Sasha's pregnancy not to long ago.

"Yeah I heard that too," Kali said with a sigh.

"But I know what'll make you feel better," Usafi said seductively running her tail under Kali's chin. Just then Leon came running towards them his reddish brown eyes wide.

"Leon what's wrong?" Usafi asked alarmed at her friend's appearance.

"It's Zira!" Leon cried. "She's in labor." With that the trio headed back to Priderock. Once they were there they waited outside where they were greeted by Jasiri, who gave her mate a nuzzle.

"I'm glad you're back Kal'," the rusty brown lioness said with a smile. "I have something to tell you."

"What's that?" Kali asked giving his mate his full attention.

"I'm pregnant," Jasiri cried. "We're going to have a cub! Isn't that great Kali?"

"Oh 'Siri that's wonderful!" Kali cried giving his mate a nuzzle. Then he looked at Usafi and Kali realized he had to confess to Jasiri. "Jasiri I have something to tell you too," Kali said. "It's about me and Usafi.."

"Don't tell me she's pregnant too," Jasiri said with a groan. Kali's white eyes went wide with surprise and Jasiri said, "I've known about you too for a couple of months now. I'm not thrilled but as long as I'm the one you lay down with at night then that's all that matters and that's all that needs to be said about it."

"Wow," Kali said in amazement. "I never expected you to be so understanding. I love you 'Siri."

"I love you too Kal'," Jasiri said giving her mate a nuzzle. "Just promise me you won't display for affections for Usafi around me."

"I promise," Kali said with a smile. Just then Vera emerged from the cave with a smile on her face. "I have a grandson," the light orange lioness said.

"Congratulations Vera," Kali said.

"Can we see her?" Usafi asked.

"Of course," Vera said allowing the group to enter the cave. Once they were inside they noticed Scar was talking with a very upset Zira.

"That thing will never be my heir," Scar hissed. "As far as I'm concerned he's no son of mine. He's far to scrawny."

"But Scar please," Zira pleaded.

"I said no!" Scar roared. "I will not claim him! Nuka is your problem now." With that Scar stormed away from Zira who was sobbing. Kali and the others decided not to bother her so they too exited the cave.

"Poor Zira," Kali said sadly.

"Well it's her own damn fault," Usafi said. "Mating with a married lion always ends badly."

"And you should know all about that shouldn't you?" Jasiri said glaring at Usafi. Usafi gave Jasiri a strange look but before she could say anything Scar called her and she approached him.

"Yes Scar?" Usafi said ignoring the hyenas nipping at her heels.

"I've made a decision," Scar said. "You are to be my son Mheetu's mate."

"What?!" Usafi cried her violet eyes wide. "You can't be serious.

"I'm deadly serious my dear," Scar said with venom.

"Well I refuse," Usafi said boldly. "I'd rather die."

"Then so be it!" Scar roared and without warning her struck Usafi in the face sending her flying. Kali was about to attack his uncle when suddenly they heard a thunderous roar.

A/N Bet you all know who the roar belongs to. Hope you all enjoyed ch 19. Review please.