A/N A special thank you to TRON0602, Raina, and thingsareweird for reviewing my last chapter. And to all those in the US Happy Thanksgiving. Here's ch 7 for ya and as usual see ch 1 for disclaimer.

Ch 7 Simba and Nala Part One: Kopa

It was a beautiful day in the Pridelands and a creamy coated lioness with ocean blue eyes was sitting on the edge looking at her Kingdom with pride. This lioness was Queen Nala and she smiled to herself. Things have gone back to normal ever since her mate, King Simba had returned and defeted the evil Scar. Just then Nala was joined by her mother, Sarafina who smiled at her daughter. "Good morning darling," Sarafina said.

"Hi Mom," Nala said returning the smile.

"Are you feeling any better today?" Sarafina asked, knowing her daughter hadn't been feeling well the last few days.

"Still can't keep any food down," Nala said with a sigh. "I'm going to see Rafiki today. Simba insisted."

"That's because he loves you," Sarafina pointed out.

"Yeah I know," Nala said with another sigh. "I think I'll go now just to get it over with."

"Would you like some company?" Sarafina asked.

"I'd love some," Nala said with a smile. With that the mother and daughter left heading for Rafiki's tree.

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A few minutes later the two lionesses had reached Rafiki's tree. But to their surprise he was already at the door waiting for them. "Ah Queen Nala and Sarafina," Rafiki greeted with a smile. "I've been expecting chu. Please come in." After giving each other looks of confusion Nala and Sarafina entered the tree. "What can ol' Rafiki do fer chu?" the aging monkey asked.

"Well I haven't been feeling very well lately," Nala explained. "I've been light headed and haven't been able to keep any food down. I was hoping you'd be able to tell me what's wrong with me."

"Ah yes I tink I may know de problem," Rafiki said. "Would you please lay down fer me my dear?" With that Nala layed on the ground and Rafiki began to examine her. When he felt her belly the mandrill smiled. "Ah yes de problem is clear now," he said. "Don't chu worry my dear. You shall be better in about two months time."

"Two months?!" Nala cried. "Why so long?"

"Because dat is when de cub will be born," Rafiki said with a smile. "Congratulations my dear. You are with cub."

"I'm pregnant?" Nala said her blue eyes wide. "Mom did you hear that?! I'm pregnant! Simba and I are going to have a cub!"

"Oh honey that's wonderful!" Sarafina cried embracing her daughter. "I'm so happy."

"I have to tell Simba," Nala declared. "He'll be so happy. Thank you so much Rafiki." After giving her friend a hug Nala raced out of the cave over excited to share the good news with her mate.

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Nala arrived back at Priderock and found Simba chatting with his mother, Sarabi. "Simba hi," Nala said panting for breath.

"Hello yourself," Simba said with a smile. After giving his Queen a nuzzle the golden King asked, "What's got you so out of breath?"

"I just ran all the way from Rafiki's tree," Nala explained.

"Oh?" Simba said arching an eyebrow. "So you finally took my suggestion eh? So what did Rafiki say was wrong with you?"

"Maybe I should leave you two alone," Sarabi said.

"No Sarabi please stay," Nala said. "I want you to hear this as well."

"Are you sure?"Sarabi asked. The tan lioness knew the look in Nala's eyes. It was the same look she had when she was pregnant with Simba.

"I'm sure," Nala said with a smile. Then the creamy Queen looked over at her golden mate and said, "Simba there's going to be an addition to our family."

"There is?" Simba asked. Nala nodded and Simba's amber eyes got wide as he realized what Nala was saying. "You mean you're pregnant?"

"Yes Simba," Nala said barly able to contain herself. "I'm pregnant. Isn't this great?! We're going to have a cub!" Simba just stared at his mate sliently. After a couple of minutes Nala said, "Simba say something. You're worrying me. You are happy about this aren't you?"

"Happy?" Simba whispered. "Nal' I'm more than happy. I'm thrilled! This is wonderful news! The lioness I love is having my cub! I am the happiest lion in the world!" With that Simba pulled Nala close to him and nuzzled her and licked her face. "I love you so much Nal'," Simba whispered.

"I love you too Sim'," Nala whispered.

"I am so happy for you two," Sarabi siad after a couple of minutes. Then the former Queen took a shakey breath and looked up and said, "I know Mufasa would be too."

"I miss him too Mom," Simba said giving his mother a nuzzle. "But I know Dad wouldn't want us to be said right now. This is a happy time not a sad time."

"You're right my darling," Sarabi said with a smile. "This is a very happy time. A new generation is about to be born. You two should tell the others."

"You're right Mom," Simba said. "Come on Nala let's go tell our Pride the good news. With that the King and Queen went to inform the Pride of the upcoming Royal birth.

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Two month later Simba was pacing back and forth outside the cave. Zazu had just told him that Nala had gone into labor. Nala was inside the birthing cave along with Sarafina and Sarabi. Simba was waiting with his friends Timon and Pumbaa pacing. "Simba buddy calm down," Timon said jumping down from his perch on Pumbaa's head. "You're gonna wear a hole in the ground at this rate."

"Timon he can't help but pace," Pumbaa said. "Afterall he is about to be a father."

"Well he's makin' me dizzy with all the pacin'," Timon complained.

"Look Timon if you're gonna complain then you can leave," Simba snapped, irritated by his friend's attitude.

"Ok ok sheesh," Timon said holding his hands up. "Sorry buddy don't bite my head off. I'll be quiet."

"Thank you," Simba said, still pacing. Just then Sarabi came out of the cave with a smile on her face. "Mom how's Nala?" Simba asked. "Is the cub here? What's..."

"Simba dear slow down," Sarabi said gently. "Nala is just fine. She just gave birth to a healthy baby boy."

"It's a boy?!" Simba cried a big smile going across his face. "I have a son! Did you hear that guys?! I have a son!"

"Congrats buddy," Timon said giving his friend a hug.

"This is wonderful news," Pumbaa chimed in also giving Simba a hug.

"I'm going to see them," Simba declared running into the cave to see his mate and newborn son.

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As Simba entered the cave he saw Nala with Sarafina by her side holding a golden bundle in between her paws. Simba went up and gave Nala a loving nuzzle. "I hear we have a little Kopa," Simba said. Nala and him had decided to name the cub Kopa if it was boy and Kiara if it was a girl.

"Yes we do," Nala said giving her son's head a lick. Upon feeling his mother's touch the newborn opened his eyes and looked at his parents with big blue eyes.

"He had your eyes," Simba commented with a smile. Then he bent down a gently nuzzled his son. "Hello there little Kopa," Simba whispered. "I'm your Daddy."

"And I'm your Mommy," Nala whispered. "Isn't it amazing Simba? I mean how can it be possiable to love someone so much that you just met?"

"My thought exactly," Simba said. "But we do love you Kopa. So very much." With that the new parents settled down to admire their new son.

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The next day the whole Kingdom was gathered for Kopa's presentation. Simba and Nala greeted Rafiki as he arrived and as was custom the old monkey spread fruit juice on Kopa's head followed by sand. Then Simba and Nala went to the edge of Priderock where Timon and Pumbaa were waiting. They stood on the edge and gave each other a loving nuzzle. Then they looked behind them where Rafiki was coming with Kopa is his arms. The couple looked down loving at their son who opened his eyes and looked around in amazement. Then Rafiki lifted Kopa high in the sky for all the animals to see. The animals all cheered as they saw their new Prince. As Simba was watching this he felt a breeze go through his red mane. He knew this was his father's spirit telling him he was there. Simba smiled and looked over at Nala who was smiling back at him. The the King and Queen took the Prince back inside the cave both of them hopeful for the future.

A/N Well there you have it folks ch 7 complete. Next up will be Simba and Nala part 2 which will be of course Kiara. Hope you all enjoyed and as always please review.