Hello again! This is a short chapter, mainly because I didn't feel like it fit well if I put this and then proceeded on with the story in just one chapter.
Chapter two: You will be remembered
Simba anxiously paced around the promontory, cringing at each roar of pain coming from his mate. It was the birthdate for his cubs, and only lionesses were allowed into the den with the birthing mother, as was the law. Even knowing that his mother Sarabi would be helping her as much as possible through the difficult birthing process, Simba still felt worried for Nala.
What if she doesn't make it? What if the cubs don't make it? No… Stop thinking like that! Everything's fine! Right? Thoughts like these raced through Simba's mind.
Finally after what seemed like an eternity, the roaring stopped. Simba rushed into the den to see his mate holding two newborn cubs, looking tired, but very much alive. He sighed in relief and approached her, nuzzling his new son and daughter lovingly.
"What do you want to name them?" Nala whispered her voice hoarse from the screaming. Simba looked down on his new son and daughter and thought for a moment. He pointed to the boy: "Kopa." And the girl: "Kiara."
Nala smiled, silently mouthing their names in turn as she nuzzled them and cuddled them in her arms. They gladly snuggled up against her chest, falling asleep within moments.
"They're beautiful, Nala!" Sarabi said with tears in her eyes. Simba smiled and nuzzled his mother.
"Thanks, mom." He replied. Suddenly, Nala let out a small squeak of pain as another contraction rippled through her stomach.
"Nala, what is it?" Sarabi rushed to her side.
"M-more contractions, I think…" she gasped, falling on her side. Sarabi put a paw to her mouth in disbelief.
"Three cubs?" Oh my…" she murmured.
After another set of contractions passed, Nala gave birth to yet another cub. He had creamy pale fur like his mother, blue eyes, and a small tuft of black fur atop his head.
"What do you want to name this one, Simba?" Nala asked. Simba thought for a moment before answering, with a small grin and a distant expression.
"Let's name him after my uncle… Taka…"
Kay so, I didn't want to describe Kopa and Kiara because everyone already knows what they look like (MOST of you do anyways). Big thx to anyone who reviews! ;D
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