A/N A special thank you goes to SweetChinMusic115, Desray95, Vitani825, Raina, thingsareweird, and TRON0602 for reviewing ch 7. Ch 8 coming at ya and as always see ch 1 for disclaimer.

Ch 8 Simba and Nala part 2: Kiara

Queen Nala of the Pridelands was a lioness of mixed emotions. Part of her was sad because not three months before she had lost her three month old son, Kopa. Kopa had been killed by a crazed lioness named Zira who was the former Queen and blamed Nala's mate, King Simba for murdering her mate, Scar. So to retaliate Zira had killed Nala and Simba's son. Simba in turn had banished Zira, her cubs which included her newborn son, Kovu, and all of her followers to the Outlands. But while she was still grieving for her lost son Nala was overjoyed at the same time. She was pretty sure she was pregnant again and was on her way to see Rafiki at this very moment to confirm that. She was feeling lightheaded and sick to her stomach which is exactly how she felt when she was pregnant with Kopa. Nala hadn't shared the news with anyone not even her mother, Sarafina because she didn't want to get their hopes up in case she wasn't pregnant afterall. By now Nala had reached Rafiki's tree and went inside. "Rafiki are you here?" Nala called.

"Ah Queen Nala," Rafiki said suddenly popping up in front of Nala surprising her. "What can I do fer chu?"

"I'm hoping you can tell me I'm pregnant again," Nala said with a smile. "I've been experiencing the same symptoms that I had when I was pregnant with Kopa and I really hope I'm pregnant again."

"Ah yes dat would be a blessing indeed," Rafiki said with a smile. "If you would lay down fer me please." Nala then layed down on the ground and Rafiki immediately went to examine her belly. Then the old monkey turned to Nala with a smile on his face. "You are indeed with cub," he said.

"I was hoping you'd say that!" Nala said happily as she got to her feet. "Thank you so much Rafiki."

"It is my pleasure my dear," Rafiki said as he hugged Nala.

"I'm going to find Simba right now and tell him the good news," Nala declared. With that the creamy lioness ran out of Rafiki's tree and headed back to Priderock.

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As Nala returned to Priderock she went in search of her mate. But Simba was making his rounds and wouldn't be back for hours. So Nala knew she would have to wait. However she wasn't alone for long. Soon she was joined by her mother, Sarafina and Simba's mother, Sarabi. "Is something troubling you Nala?" Sarabi asked.

"No I'm just waiting for Simba," Nala said. "I have something important to tell him."

"Well what is it dear?" Sarafina asked looking at her daughter.

"Well I guess I can tell you guys," Nala said. "But remember that I haven't told Simba yet so it has to be a secret."

"We understand," Sarafina said. "Now tell us what's wrong."

"That's just it Mom nothing's wrong," Nala said with a smile. "In fact things couldn't be better. Rafiki just told me I'm pregnant again."

"Oh honey that's wonderful," Sarafina said embracing her daughter.

"I agree," Sarabi said also embracing Nala. "Another grandchild is indeed wonderful."

"I just hope Simba agrees," Nala said with a sigh. "I mean it's only been a couple of months since Kopa died. I just don't want him to think I'm trying to replace one cub with another one."

"Well honey there has to be an heir," Sarafina pointed out. "And I'm sure Simba won't feel like you're trying to replace Kopa. Afterall you loved him just as much as Simba did."

"I hope you're right Mom," Nala said with a sigh. Before Sarafina could reply Simba came walking up the side of Priderrock looking very tired. After exchanging looks Sarafina and Sarabi left so Simba and Nala could be alone. "Simba I'm glad you're back," Nala declared giving her mate a nuzzle. "I have something important to tell you."

"Can it wait Nala?" Simba asked his voice very strained. "It's been a long day. The rhinos and hippos are fighting again so I had to deal with that. Then the elephants were fighting with the giraffes so I had to deal with that too. I could really use some rest. So if it can wait until tomarrow I'd really appreicate it."

"Simba it can't wait," Nala declared. "I need to tell you this now. Besides I think it's just the thing to cheer you up."

"Well in that case lets hear it," Simba said giving his mate his full attention.

"Simba have you ever thought about us having another cub?" Nala asked. "I mean there has to be a heir afterall."

"You're right there does have to be a heir," Simba said with a sigh. "But I think we should wait a little while longer to have another cub. Afterall it's only been two months since Kopa passed on."

"Oh," Nala said sounding disappointed.

"Don't worry Nal' we'll have another cub." Simba said giving his mate a nuzzle. "But I really think we should wait at least six months to have one."

"Well we don't have six months," Nala declared. Simba gave his mate a funny look so she continued, "In fact we only have about two months."

"What do you mean?" Simba asked.

"I mean I'm pregnant," Nala said. "I just found out. Please don't be angry."

"Angry?" Simba said sounding shocked. "Nala how can I possiably be angry? I just found out I'm going to be a father again. I'm the opposite of angry."

"But you just said..." Nala began.

"I know what I said," Simba interrupted. "And while it's true I did think we should wait now that I know another cub is already on the way I changed my mind."

"You mean you're ok with this?" Nala asked, confused.

"Of course I'm ok with this," Simba said giving his mate a nuzzle. "I love you and although this cub could never take the place of Kopa and I'll always love him and miss him I will love this cub all the same. Only this time I'm going to make sure nothing happens to him or her."

"Oh Simba I love you too," Nala said wiping her eyes with her paw.

"Come on," Simba said. "Let's go tell everyone the good news." With that the King and Queen went to inform their Pride of the upcoming Royal birth.

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Two months later Simba was once again pacing back and forth outside the birthing cave awating news on Nala, who had gone into labor in the middle of the night. Only this time Simba's wait was much shorter than before due to the fact that it was Nala's second time giving birth and second births were always faster. Not even an hour later Sarabi emerged form the cave with a smile on her face. "You have a daughter Simba," Sarabi informed her son.

"It's a girl?" Simba asked smiling himself.

"Yes and she's healthy and doing well and so is her mother," Sarabi reported.

"I have a daughter!" Simba cried embracing his mother. "I'm going in to see them." With that Simba ran inside the cave to see his mate and newborn daughter.

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When Simba entered the cave he saw Nala laying in the middle with a golden brown bundle btween her paws. Simba ran up to his mate and gave her a loving nuzzle. "I'm so proud of you," Simba whispered.

"Isn't she beautiful?" Nala breathed giving her daughter a nuzzle.

"That she is," Simba agreed also giving his daughter a nuzzle. Upon feeling her fahter's touch the new Princess opened her eyes and looked up with big amber eyes. "She has my eyes," Simba breathed. "Hello there little Kiara. I'm your Daddy."

"And I'm your Mommy," Nala whispered.

"And we love you very much," Simba said. "And I promise you Kiara I'll never let anything bad happen to you. I'll protect you no matter what it takes." With that Simba gave his daughter a nuzzle and settled down with his mate to get some much needed sleep.

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The next day the Kingdom was once again gathered for a presentation. Only this time instead of a Prince it was a Princess they were gatered to see. Rafiki was already on the edge of Priderock welcoming the animals. A storng breeze was blowing threw the air and when he looked up Rafiki could sware he could see Mufasa's spirti looking down on them similing. Just the Simba came walking up to the edge along with Nala, who was carrying Kiara in her mouth. After giving the King and Queen a hug Rafiki took Kiara from Nala and held her high in the sky for all the animals to see. Upon seeing their new Princess the animals all cheered and bowed down to their future Queen. Simba and Nala both felt the breeze blow through their fur and they both knew Mufasa was with them. Then Rafiki hld Kiara in his arms and spred fruit juice on her head as was custom. Nala gave her daughter a nuzzle fallowed by Simba. Timon and Pumbaa were watching all of this and Timon let out a sigh, "Oh Pumbaa would you just look at the little guy. And you gotta know who's gonna raise him?"

"His parents?" Pumbaa asked.

"Oh sure get technical," Timon said. "But who's gonna teach his all the important stuff like how to bleach (lets out a bleach) and dig for grubs. Yes sir it's gonna be like old times. You, me and the little guy."

"Heheh," Rafiki laughed, still holding Kiara. "It is a girl."

"Girl," Timon said. Then he and Pumbaa look at each other and cried out, "Girl?! Oy!" And they promptly fainted.

"Oh those two," Simba said shaking his head with a laugh. "Come on Nala let's get Kiara back inside." With that Nala took Kiara back in her mouth and carried her back inside to get some much need sleep.

A/N okey dokey folks there you have ch 8. Hope you all enjoyed it. Ch 9 will be the last because it will be Kovu and Kiara. Review please.