Well, this is the second to last chapter before the epilogue. Thank you to all who have favorited, followed, and reviewed this story. I really appreciate it. PLEASE DON'T FORGET TO REVIEW! I'm also going to start taking ideas for my next story, so if you have any, please leave them in the reviews. Well, without further ado, here is Chapter 13!

DISCLAIMER: I OWN NOTHING

A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on.

-Winston Churchill

Illya, Sarabi, and Sarafina were sitting near the top of Pride Rock, chatting about nothing of major importance.

"So how is being queen treating you?"

"Fine, for now. It's pretty easy for the most part. Taking care of a cub, that is a handful."

"I agree! Your son is always getting my Nala in trouble!"

Illya chuckled. "She seems to enjoy it just as much as Simba does, if not more!"

Sarafina let out a combination of a sigh and a chuckle. "That she does, that she does."

At this time, Gaudium walked over, nuzzled Illya, and acknowledged the other lionesses before lying down beside his mate.

"Hey cutie."

"Don't go all mushy on me now Gaudi."

The maneless lion chuckled, and then licked his mate affectionately. At this point, Nala walked in and then nuzzled her mother.

"Hi Mom."

"Hi Nala, you ready for your bath?"

"Ok Mom."

Sarafina picked up her cub and began to lick the dirt and grime off of her.

"Mom?"

"Yes Nala?"

"Why do Simba and all of the other male cubs hate baths so much?"

"I really don't know. I've never met a male, cub or adult, who likes them."

Gaudium chuckled. "Yes you have, even though you don't realize it."

Sarafina gave the maneless lion a puzzled expression. "Whom are you talking about?"

"Me."

"YOU like baths?"

"Yup. I became obsessed with being clean once I became a psycho. That is one thing that hasn't left."

Illya smirked seductively. "Yes, you do love it when I give you baths."

She licked him, and her mate returned the affection. Nala rolled her eyes.

"Will you two get a room?"

The adults burst into laughter as Simba walked into the area.

"Hi Nala."

"Hey Simba."

"I found out about this really cool place. We should totally check it out!"

"Simba, I'm kind of in the middle of a bath right now!"

Sarabi leaned in to the two cubs. "So where is this really cool place?"

"It's just by the watering hole."

Nala growled at Simba. "What's so great about the watering hole?"

"I'll tell you when we get there."

Nala smirked, and looked up to her mother. "Mom, can I go with Simba?"

"I don't know, what do you think Sarabi?"

"Oh, I say it's alright."

The two cubs looked at each other in glee.

"As long as Zazu goes with you."

The two cub's faces fell fast.

"Oh no!"

"Not Zazu."

They sulked, and exited the area in order to wait for their guide. Gaudium sadly shook his head.

"I told him not to."

The three lionesses gave him a confused expression.

"I might have accidentally told him about the Elephant Graveyard while telling him not to go there."

Illya gave him an exasperated expression. "Oh Gaudi, you idiot!"

"But I'm your idiot."

"Yes."

Gaudium stood up. "They're going to ditch that bird faster than I can kill a hyena. I'm following them."

"Be careful and don't become a sociopath."

"I'll do my best."

Gaudium walked into the main part of the Pridelnads, easily tracking the scent of the two cubs. He eventually caught up to them, and hid in the bushes, the two cubs oblivious to his presence.

"That was our best prank yet!"

"I know! I, am a genius!"

"Hey genius, it was my idea!"

"Whatever. I carried it out!"

"Oh yeah?"

"Yeah."

Nala began to laugh hysterically. "Your arrogance is so cute."

She licked his cheek, causing Simba to blush.

"Well, we're here!"

"Wow! I wonder if it still has its brains in there!"

Gaudium rolled his eyes, and chose this moment to make himself known. "For your information, yes they do, and we are going home. And if I remember correctly, I specifically told you not to come here."

"Sorry Gaudium."

"It's okay Nala, I know my nephew dragged you into this."

"Sorry Uncle Gaudium."

"It's alright Simba."

At this time, a new voice entered the scene. "Oh, why are y'all leaving so soon?"

Three hyenas made themselves known, one having his tongue sticking far out of his mouth.

"Yeah. We can't just let dinner go away."

Gaudium walked in front of the two cubs protectively, and growled at the hyenas.

"Do you three know who I am?"

"Nope."

"Why don't you have a mane?"

"I was once known as the Kingslayer! Ring any bells?"

The three hyenas began to shudder in complete fear. "Y-y-yes sir, we'll…uh…leave you alone now…sir…sorry for, you know, trying to eat the cubs."

"Apology not accepted. Now leave!"

The three hyenas put there heads down and slowly retreated further into the graveyard. Gaudium sighed, and turned back towards the two mischievous cubs.

"I'm pretty sure that Mufasa would like a full report about this incident."

Well, that is going to be it for now. PLEASE DON'T FORGET TO REVIEW. I will have the last chapter before the epilogue up whenever I can. Thanks to all who have read this story, as all the positive feedback from this has been a writer's dream. Well, until next time, I'm checking out of here. Bye!