Hello Everyone! I'm back with a touching chapter of the Kovu and Kiara's Pride: The lost one. Well to increase the emotion in this story I recommend you listen to (in this order) he lives in you then circle of life on repeat. It will make you cry! Anyways let me shut up and get started on the next chappie. I hope you enjoy!
A few Months later…
The sun began to rise as it painted the dark sky with a bright orange. Kiara rolled onto her left side then lifted herself with her front paws. She let out a yawn as she padded out of the den. Kovu opened an eye, keeping an eye on Kiara. He silently got up and went to see if something was wrong. Kiara took in the crisp dawn air as it calmed the slight pain in her abdomen.
"Everything ok?" Kovu questioned.
Kiara scooted over to him and nuzzled his mane. Her brown eyes glinted with pain and discomfort. She was already two months into her pregnancy, two weeks remaining. The days had quickly turned into weeks then eventually months. After she and Kovu had been given permission and were bestowed her parent's blessings, the couple had immediately tried for a cub. It was an obvious success. Kovu always worried about her to the point he would ask her every few minutes if she was okay. Being a soon-to-be parent really had him worked up.
"I'm fine but my stomach really hurts. I thought some fresh air could help." she replied.
Kovu sat beside her and nuzzled her affectionately. "Do you want me to get Rafiki?"
The young queen nodded her head into her mate's mane. "I want to know what's wrong. It shouldn't hurt this bad."
Kovu licked her cheek before going back into the den to alert Simba and Nala. Kiara painfully and slowly padded back into the den so she could lay down. She lay down in her usual resting place. Nala, worried for her, went and sat at her daughter's side.
Just relax for now honey, Nala said while nuzzling her daughter, Rafiki will be here soon."
Kiara nodded, laying her head onto the cool rock beneath her. The other 22 lionesses gathered around their troubled queen. As females they could sense her distress and would stay by her side until Rafiki came. Sarabi sat on the other side of Nala as did Sarafina.
"Are you sure it isn't 'time'?" she whispered so no one could hear her.
Nala's eyes widened as she looked at Kiara out of the corner of her eye. She knew that when Kiara complained of pain that thought never crossed her mind. It could very well be that.
"I never thought of that." Sarafina and Nala whispered in unison.
Then at that moment Kovu arrived with Rafiki in tow. The lionesses parted, making way for the highly respected shaman and friend of the family. The wise old baboon prodded Kiara's swollen abdomen.
"It is time." he said with a laugh.
Those words made Kovu's breath hitch. His cub was going to come into the world today! He wanted so badly to witness it but pride rules permitted him not to. Sarabi ushered her son and grandson-in-law to the outside of the cave.
"I'm sorry Kovu but it's the rule. Just wait out here for a while." she said softly.
Kovu nodded. "I understand." He said with a smile as he watched the aging lioness retreat back into the cave.
At that moment the young lion immediately began to pace, worried for his mate. She was his star in the midnight sky, his other half, his Eternal Soul Mate. If he lost her he would be unable to go on.
"Simba, what if I'm not a good father? What if something happens to Kiara? The cub?" he asked almost hysterically.
Simba placed both paws on his shoulder. "Kovu!"
The elder lion's roar snapped the younger one out of his hysterics. Kovu came to his senses when he heard a roar come from the den. His olive green eyes widened in horror.
"She's just fine. Believe me Kovu, Kiara is just fine. All of the lionesses are there with her. Just be patient my son."
Kovu took in some gasps of air, calming himself. It was all just nerve-racking for him. Simba couldn't help but reminisce, seeing himself in the same position when Kiara was born.
Kiara groaned in pain as she pushed once more. Nala, Sarafina, and Sarabi coached her through it while Rafiki make sure there weren't any complications.
"You have to push harder Kiara." Vitani said, hoping there would be a safe delivery.
Kiara did as she was told, pushing as hard as she could. She was tired and wanted to go to sleep but the pain kept her awake. Nala nuzzled her daughter.
"Just one last push honey, you're almost there." she coaxed.
The young lioness put all her strength into this last push in which her stomach emptied. Her labored breathing slowly reverted back to normal.
"It's a boy." Asali, one of the lionesses whispered in excitement.
Kiara's motherly instincts took over as she lowered her head to clean her cub. The little cub mewed as it took its first breath and scrambled for its mother. Kiara scooted the cub in between her paws so she could give him a thorough bath. It was a dark brown in color like Kovu with a creamy underbelly like Kiara.
"A beautiful little boy.."Kiara whispered softly.
Kovu continued to pace nervously. The lionesses that guarded the entrance had run back into the den. What if something happened to Kiara? Just then, at that moment Nala exited the cave, tears sparkling in her eyes. Simba rushed over to her and nuzzled her.
"Oh Simba…absolutely beautiful."
Simba smiled as he looked over at Kovu. The young lion's nervousness subsided and his nerves unraveled. Kovu slowly entered the cave. The lionesses made way for him. Kiara's reddish brown eyes met with his. She smiled and opened her paws to reveal the newborn heir to the throne. The cub was dark brown in color, taking after Kovu and had a creamy underbelly like its mother.
"He's beautiful isn't he?" she purred.
Kovu nuzzled her affectionately. The lionesses decided to go hunting, giving them a chance to be alone to their newborn. Kovu cuddled close to his love.
"You did wonderfully, he's absolutely gorgeous." he whispered.
Kiara purred into his mane. "You should name him honey."
Kovu thought for a moment. He'd thought of both names for both genders since he didn't know the cub's gender. Now that he did he had the perfect name for his son.
"How about Jelani; It means Mighty one."
Kiara looked down at the little suckling cub as he fed. Her eyes held motherly affection. She nuzzled Kovu, her eyes still on her son.
"It's perfect, The perfect name for the future king of pride rock."
The small cub mewed as if accepting the name it was given. Kovu put a paw on top of hers as the two snuggled.
"We finally have a cub to call our own."
The next week the herds gathered for the presentation ceremony. Jelani's eyes were now open and he was now old enough to be presented to the herds. The cub's eyes were the Royal Reddish brown, evidence of a pure bloodline. His fur blended beautifully with them. Kovu and Simba stood at the Incline of Pride Rock. Rafiki made his way up Pride Rock and hugged Simba and Kovu. He was very proud of him, seeing as how he continued the Majestic Tradition of the Circle of Life.
The old Baboon neared the mouth of the Cave. Kiara lay there, holding Jelani in her arms, curled up against his mother. Rafiki hugged Nala, Sarabi and Sarafina before laying his eyes upon the bundle in the young queen's arms.
"Kiara..." he said with great pride.
Kiara licked his fur and he turned towards Rafiki, his wondrous and curious eyes setting on the old Baboon. The rattling of his staff got the cub's attention as he clawed at it playfully. Rafiki cracked open a fruit and dipped his finger into its contents. He spread it onto the cubs forehead then gathered some dust and sprinkled it over Jelani, earning a sneeze from him. Kiara and Kovu just smiled in adoration of Jelani.
Rafiki then scooped the cub up into his arms and ascended the incline of Pride Rock. Once at the very tip he thrust the cub into the air. Mufasa's wind encircled the young cub and Rafiki, blessing them. Kiara looked into the sky and saw her Grandfather ,the infamous Mufasa. She smiled as the wind brushed against her fur in an affectionate way. Kovu couldn't believe he was seeing his once so called enemy smiling upon him on this glorious day. He bowed his head in respect for the dead king.
The herds cheered gallantly for their heir to the throne and future king. They truly honored and cherished their new king and Queen. Mufasa's wind encircled the herds then moved to Jelani. The curious cub clawed at it playfully. The wind then encircled Kiara affectionately and for the first time she saw her Grandfather Mufasa looking down at her.
"Well Done. I'm very proud of you my Granddaughter." he said Majestically as he looked down at her.
Those words brought a tear to her eye. "Grandfather..."she whispered, thank you."
Kovu saw her tears and wiped them away with his paw then nuzzled her comfortingly. She returned it. Rafiki turned to them.
"We're very proud of you Kiara, Kovu. Mufasa and I both. You have continued the great circle of Life. We both know that you will become a wonderful, Beautiful Queen and Mother.
Kiara took Jelani by the scruff of his neck and held him as Rafiki hugged both she and Kovu before smiling brightly.
"He lives in you."
LION KING 3:Kovu and Kiara's Pride: 'The lost one'
The first chapter of my first LK fic. The next chapter has a bit of surprise for you. I wonder what hm? If you have any ideas or suggestions just drop a pm in my inbox and we'll talk. I'm open for requests so just hit that Pm button. Of course if I can't get to you that won't mean I won't do it, its just My junior year og HS is overwhelming!hehehe! Again let me shut up. I hope you've enjoyed thus far.
-EmikoSakura27-
