A/N:Teddi 8347-Prince Kari's eyes were blue but I changed them for Kiara's sake. So she doesn't have to keep looking at the same eyes that betrayed her.

CSIMentalistTLK lover-She should but remember there's cubs involved.

Disgraceful Prince

Kiara followed the hunting party back to Pride Rock with Nala, Vitani and Kyra in the lead. The golden lioness had a discouraged look as her head was low and her tail dragged across the ground as she walked. She had messed up yet another hunt for her mother and sister to pick up the slack. Kiara's ears perked at the conversation up front.

"Why did you pick her as queen when Kyra is far better suited?"

There's a sigh before she heard her mother's voice.

"If it was up to me. Kyra would be queen but there's rules"

Tears fell from her eyes before she turned and ran with a choked sob. Kiara ran across the lush plains before collapsing by the water hole. She didn't know how long she was there but she soon felt someone nudge her. Kiara looked up and seen concern amber eyes.

"My little princess...what's wrong?"

Kiara sighed before sitting up with her head still low. "Do you think I'll make a good queen?"

Simba frowned. "Is this about hunting? Who did you hear this from? Was this your mother?"

Kiara looked at her father with wide shocked eyes. "How did you know?"

The golden lion sighed. "Every since your incounter with fire rescue. She said that Kyra is better suited. That you weren't a huntress. But I disagreed, your grandmother wasn't the best hunter. Not even when your grandfather took her as his queen. But when she did she became one of the best hunters the Pride Lands has ever seen. There's no doubt in my mind that you won't be a wonderful queen"

Kiara smiled before giving her father a nuzzle. "Thanks daddy"

Simba licked his daughter' s forehead and smiled. "Anytime angel"

~O~

Elephant trumpets erupted through the air as the sun shined brightly over the kingdom as the animals gathered below Pride Rock. Kiara walked out of the cave with her head held high in regal and grace. Kovu walked out by her side, his blue eyes full of emotions but one. The couple walked over to the peak where Kiara roared causing Kovu to look at his mate. Kiara's roar was full of dominance and courage. One that made Simba proud and the other reason that caused Kovu to look at his mate was that he was so pose to roar first. A clearing of a throat knocked the brown lion out of his thoughts. To see Kiara looking at him with a raised eyebrow and nodding her head towards the animals. Kovu took a deep breath before roaring all the while making sure to talk to his mate before the day was done.

~O~

The sun had started to set and as promised Kiara and Kari spent the day together. The two were panting in a clearing surrounded by hundreds of red roses.

"Mother"

Kiara took deep breaths to calm her racing heart. "Yes, darling?"

"Are you going to have another cub?"

If Kiara had something in her mouth, she would of spit it out. "What made you ask that?"

The golden cub lowered his head and pinned his ears. "I'm sorry"

Kiara smiled lightly before nuzzling her son. "Do you want me to have another cub?"

Kari slowly nodded. "It would be nice to have a little brother or sister"

Kiara licked her son's head. "I have to talk to your father. But for now let's head back"

Mother and son raced across the savannah towards Pride Rock. At the top Kari was exhausted. Luckily Sarabi walked out of the cave and picked up her tired great grandson before nuzzling her granddaughter. Kiara was about to walk in the cave but her mate blocked her path.

"We need to talk"

With a lash of his tail the brown lion walked up to the top of Pride Rock. Kiara gave a yawn before following her mate. Once at the top Kiara seen Kovu pacing.

"Okay. Make it quick, got to get up early"

Kovu stopped and glared at his mate with a growl. "What happened at the ceremony?"

Kiara's ears flickered before she tilted her head. "I don't follow"

"I was so pose to roar first"

Kiara nodded tilting her head up right. "Most of the time. Yes but that wasn't that time"

Kovu sneered. "I'm the male...the king roars before the queen does"

Kiara's ears flickered as her tail sway side to side before she growled. "You wasn't born of royal blood. If roaring first bothers you damn much than you should of killed my father. That way you would of been in charge!"

With that the golden queen left her dumbfounded mate behind.