Disclaimer: I DO NOT OWN LION KING BUT I DO OWN JAMILLA,ASALI, ALALA, JELANI AND OTHERS! ENJOY!
-From last time-
The sun began to set over the Pride Lands. The Hunting party had returned with plenty of food to keep the Pride fed for at least a month. They'd caught a couple of antelope, two Hippos, and three Zebra. Simba and the others settled down for their meal. Nala decided she would eat a bit later since she wanted to make sure their new little cub was cared for. Kiara padded over to her mother. A chunk of meat in her mouth.
"Here mom, I can handle it from here. I just have to go to the waterhole first."
Nala nodded, her cerulean eyes glimmering as hunger set in. "Yes, of course."
The young Queen exited the cave, taking an empty turtle shell with her. Rafiki had given it to her since their little friend couldn't get to the waterhole because of the sprained paw. She filled it with water and slowly made her way back to Pride Rock. She was careful as she went back inside. Kiara placed the makeshift bowl beside the still sleeping cub before nudging her with her nose.
The little cub stirred before opening her eyes. Kiara was very surprised. Her eye color was like nothing she'd seen before. It was a very beautiful color and just drew attention to her. The little cub looked up at her drowsily.
"Where am I?" she questioned.
Kiara sat before her. "You're safe in the Pridelands. No harm will come to you here." She explained.
"Pride Lands? What is that?" the little cub questioned.
Kiara was shocked. How could she not know of the Pride Lands? Even outlanders and Rogues knew of the Pride Lands.
"The Pride Lands is a wonderful place where everyone lives in a harmonious cycle called the ' Circle of Life'. I currently reign as Queen and my mate Kovu is King."
The cub sat up and stretched. Her story was very intriguing. She wanted to know more of this 'Pride Rock.' Kiara noticed and took advantage of the situation.
"I'll get you something to eat. I'm sure you're hungry."
Kiara left to get the young cub something to eat. The little cub looked down at her paw which was wrapped tightly with a leaf and some weird smelling stuff. She wrinkled her nose in disgust. A dark brown lion with an even darker mane lay to the right of her. She moved away from him.
Kovu raised an eyebrow. "Is something wrong?" he questioned.
The little cub shook her head. At that moment Kiara returned with a leg of Zebra in her mouth. The little cub didn't hesitate to eat. She analyzed it before taking a mouthful. She winced as the warm blood ran down her throat. Besides the salty iron after taste of the blood it was actually good for raw food.
Kiara was happy to see her perk up. After everyone had enough to eat the pride settled down for the night. Jelani snuggled up to his mother and father before settling for a long night's rest. The little cub looked at the happy family with sadness in her eyes before settling down and curling up to go to sleep. She let the darkness take her mind to the land of dreams.
Rafiki had felt the gentle breeze of Mufasa's wind. He was overjoyed to speak with his old friend again. This time it was Mufasa who had brought news to Rafiki. The baboon wandered over to the walls of his tree in which two lions and a cub were drawn: Kovu, Kiara and Jelani. The wind swirled around him furiously.
"What is your plan this time?" he questioned.
The wind picked up once more, this time swirling around Jelani's picture. Confusion arose on his features.
Mufasa , what are you talking about?" Rafiki questioned.
Then it came to him, his proposal of a plan. He thought for a moment.
"I just hope this works."
The next morning
Asali woke up early that morning. She stretched and yawned, being careful not to wake anyone up. She looked over at her King and Queen, whom were sleeping peacefully with their son. Asali noticed the new addition to the pride sleeping in a secluded corner away from everyone else. She turned to go outside and met with Jamila's eyes.
"J-Jamila... Good morning."
Jamila nodded. "Good morning. I see you've noticed too." she whispered.
Asali nodded. "What should we do? I'm a little concerned."
Jamila shrugged at the question. "We should let Kiara and Nala know."
Later that day the two along with the other lionesses turned to Nala and Kiara for Guidance. Kiara was stricken with the news and wondered. She had known something was wrong when she distanced herself from the pride last night.
Rafiki came into the cave, smiling joyfully. "Simba, Nala may I have a moment of your time?" he questioned.
His appearance caught everyone's attention. If Rafiki was here it was something important. Simba and Nala stepped out for a moment, leaving the rest of the pride to whisper and murmur amongst themselves.
Jelani went over to the young lioness who was lying in the corner. She was sleeping. He nudged her with his paw and she moved away. Jelani nudged her once more and she swatted him with her tail.
"Leave me alone." she said softly.
"Come play with us." he coaxed, shaking her again.
The young lioness pounced on him and pinned him. Jelani was taken by surprise. He had been pinned...and by a girl! She growled at him before going to lay back down. She continued to growl at him as she barred her fangs. At that moment Nala came back into the den. She padded over to the two.
"Rafiki would like to speak with you young lady." she said softly.
The young cub unpinned Jelani and went over to Nala. The two left out of the Den and joined Rafiki and Simba. The little cub followed after Nala, limping a little as she went. The adults were sitting a little ways from the mouth of the den.
"So this is the lioness cub you and your father told me about?" he questioned, looking her over.
"Mufasa is always watching over us." Nala said happily.
"What do you know about me?" the young cub questioned.
Rafiki chuckled. "You are an abandoned cub from unknown parts of the Pridelands. Mufasa has told me everything."
The young cub didn't say anything as she shuffled her paws uncomfortably.
"I can't recall any memories of where I once lived nor do I have a name that suits me here." she murmured.
"Rafiki has a name for you." the old baboon said joyfully.
Her ears perked up as her eyes lit up. "R-really?" she questioned, happiness shimmering in her eyes.
The old Baboon nodded before breaking open a type of fruit, putting a little on his thumb and smearing it across her forehead.
"Alala." he stated.
The cub, now named Alala couldn't help but be so surprised. She'd been given a name and a home. The name meant lost one in African.
"Welcome to our pride." Simba said softly.
Nala nuzzled the little cub, welcoming her. Alala smiled and returned the gesture.
"Now run along so we can talk." Simba said playfully as he ran his paw over her head.
She nodded, trotting back into the den. Simba and Nala turned to Rafiki. The baboon couldn't hide his joy.
"Will we have to present her to everyone or is it not necessary?" Nala questioned.
Rafiki thought for a minute. "You should at least present her to the pride but since she is new to the pride I don't see why not." the old Baboon laughed.
"I just hope my father was right about all this."
That night Alala was presented to the pride as their newfound family member. Everyone was overjoyed to have a new addition to their pride. It was a wonderful thing. The lionesses rejoiced and the cubs were even happier to have a new playmate especially Jelani. He wanted someone to wrestle with.
Alala trotted happily around the den, being nuzzled by every lioness as she went. She purred in content as she went to find Kiara so she could thank her. Alala spotted the golden-furred lioness and she went over to her.
"Kiara?" she questioned.
The lioness turned to Alala. "Yes?"
"I would like to thank you for welcoming me into your pride." she said softly.
Simba called for Nala, Kovu, and Kiara. The older lioness nuzzled the cub before taking her leave. Jelani padded over to her. He could finally get a good look at her. Her fur was a beautiful golden honey color with a creamy peach underbelly. She looked a little different than the other Pride landers but she looked like them nonetheless. She was a part of their family.
Dark eyes looked up at the Pride Rock Formation in Envy. The many pairs of eyes watched as the Pride landers lounged in the Sahara sun.
" Look at them just laying around like a bunch of pigs." A lioness sneered with disgust.
A cub who was with them looked up at the Beautiful Rock formation. His dark golden eyes looked on in awe at it.
"I want to live there mama." He whined, his stomach growling.
The lioness growled, ushering her son away. The small pride traveled away from the formation and through the thick grasses so they wouldn't be spotted. If they didn't find somewhere to live they wouldn't survive.
"It's all HIS fault we're living like this."
Outside the den Simba and Nala told Kiara and Kovu the hunch Rafiki had. Surprise and Shock took over them as they listened to what the former king and Queen had to say.
"That's Grandfather's Proposition?" Kiara questioned, eyes wide.
Simba nodded. "My father has spoken and when he speaks he's usually right." he added.
Kiara looked over her shoulder and into the den. She could see Jelani and Alala playing together. Her eyes softened.
"Father… I don't know about this but I'll trust the Great Kings and We'll just have to see it through." Kiara said softly.
Kovu nodded at her words before nuzzling her gently. Simba nuzzled his daughter and Nala nuzzled Kovu, reassuring them.
"It'll work out you'll see."
Timon and Pumba trotted up to them. "We heard about the cub Kiara found a few days ago. Is everything alright?" Pumba questioned.
Kiara nodded. "We've adopted her into the Pride and Rafiki has named her Alala, meaning lost one. She's part of our family now."
Pumba smiled. "When do we get to meet her?" Timon questioned.
Kovu laughed. "You can meet her right now." he said pointing with his paw where the cubs were playing.
At that moment the two cubs came rolling out of the den. They bumped into Pumba before landing on their backs. Alala looked up into Kovu's green eyes as she laughed happily.
"Sorry about that." she laughed as she stood to her feet.
Timon looked the little cub over. Her ceil blue eyes caught his attention. They were mysterious and very beautiful. Pumbaa waved a foot in front of his face.
"Timon?"he questioned.
The meerkat snapped out of his trance. He didn't know what had come over him. He had an odd thought about this young cub. It made him feel a bit nostalgic. Alala sniffed the tiny creature and poked it with her paw.
"Watch it!" Timon snapped.
Alala flinched but continued to look at timon in a peculiar way.
"What are you?" she questioned, her eyes never moving away from him.
Timon rolled his eyes. " A meerkat. Haven't seen one before?" he questioned.
Alala shook her head. Pumba moved in front of the little meerkat.
"I'm Pumba and he's Timon. Nice to meet you."
Alala laughed. "Nice to meet you Pumba and Timon." she said, nudging the little meerkat with her paw when she said his name,followed by a giggle.
Timon thought she was actually like Simba when he was a cub. He knew that she and Jelani would get into trouble just like when Kiara was a cub. Jelani walked over to them.
"Are we going on another adventure today?" he questioned.
Timon hopped onto Jelani's nose. "Not today kid." Timon replied.
"Dad, can we go into the Savannah today?" Jelani questioned.
Kiara raised an eyebrow as she looked at Jelani, Alala, and Tanai. They smiled toothy grins.
"Please." They whined.
"Its fine with me, Kiara replied, what about you Kovu."
Kiara knew they wanted to venture outside of pride rock just like when she was a cub. She hated not being able to go anywhere, being overprotective. Kovu looked at her and she smiled at him, nodding.
Kovu sighed but smiled. "Run along now. I expect you all to be home before the sun sets."
The trio set out into the sun-kissed Grass lands. Alala looked on in Awe. The Pride Lands were beautiful. Plush greenery everywhere and the many animals inhabiting the Lands. While in her musing Alala didn't realized she was far behind Tanai and Jelani. they had stopped and were waiting for her.
"Come on!" Tanai shouted.
Alala ran to catch up. Together again, the trio continued to venture further out into the lands. As they continued the the lands seemed to decay and become darker, herds becoming less and less.
"Where are we?"Tanai and Alala questioned.
There was a rustle in small almost bare patch of grass. Jelani, startled joined Tanai and Alala. A creature came out of the barren grasses. It was about their size, A dark charcoal black with bright yellow eyes. After some analyzing they recognized it as a cub. What kind they didn't know.
"These are our lands." she growled.
Tanai, Alala, and Jelani looked at each other in confusion then turned their attention to her. she looked at them with annoyance.
"What are you?" Alala questioned, summoning the courage to talk to the creature.
The black creature rolled her eyes. "I'm a Jaguar."
Well I hope you enjoyed another chapter, a very short chapter. I haven't had time lately. I honestly don't know when the next chapter will be up because math grade =no laptop. I know it sucks but I'll try to update secretly. Also, for those of you qondering when I'll update my Mulan fic, I have currently been on reader's block for that story plus no time to type.
-EmikoSakura27-
