Chapter Eleven

Sarabi's POV

A steady rain had begun falling as the lionesses finished running the hyenas out of the Pridelands. I watched as Simba and Nala came down from the upper part of Pride Rock, they walked close together, Nala with a slight limp on her left side.

"My son, I'm so very proud of you, your father would be overjoyed." I told Simba, nuzzling him lovingly as I did so.

He smiled warmly, "I know mom, I love you." he said

I returned his smile and turned my attention to Nala, "I'm proud of you too Nala, you've brought back a light in my life." I told her, embracing her as well

She sighed softly, "I may have brought back one in mine as well Sarabi." she said, looking over at Simba

I looked at the way they shot fleeting nervous glances to each other, both smiling sheepishly

"I always knew you two would end up together, and I'm sure you'll live a great life together. I give you my blessing" I told them waving them along, "You have others that wish to congratulate you, don't let me hold you up."

My son had indeed grown up, he was everything my mate would have wanted him to be.

I looked to the darkened sky as the steady rain fell, "Mufasa, you were right." I said, a huge smile on my face

Sarafina's POV

My daughter and Simba approached me slowly, "Nala, you're hurt, what happened up there dear?" I asked her, noticing her limp

Nala shook her head dismissively, "Mom, I'll be fine. Don't worry so much." she told me

I sighed but allowed myself to smile at her, "You've done a great thing for this pride, both of you. I was wrong about you all of those years ago Simba, you are'nt a bad influence at all." I told him

He nodded respectfully, "Thank you Sarafina, that means a lot to me." he said

I looked the two of them over, "So, you two are our new king and queen huh? There goes what's left of the kingdom." I joked

Simba laughed, "I hope not." he said

Nala nodded, "Yeah, it would be pretty bad for us to not even be sworn in and cause the death of the kingdom." she said

I silently thanked whoever was watching over the pride, they had given us a second chance with the return of Simba, I just hoped he didn't screw it up.

"Simba, do not forget what it truly means to be king, I know your father taught you well. Also, be reminded of the fact that Nala is my daughter, and if you EVER hurt her, I will snap your neck in your sleep, are we clear?" I asked wanting to see if he harbored any fowl intent when it came to my daughter

Simba seemed surprised at my outburst, "I understand, I will never hurt Nala, you have my word." he said, meaning every word.

I smiled, "Welcome to the family then."

Zira's POV

I returned to Pride Rock two days after the final battle, I was hoping Simba did not kill Scar, I had hoped that he exiled him or shamed him in front of the pride.

My fears were soon confirmed however, "Zira." Sarabi called to me as I approached the den.

I smiled at my one friend, "Hello Sarabi, what happened while I was gone?" I asked, eager to hear the news

Sarabi seemed to search for the appropriate words, "I'm...sorry Zira... Scar is dead." she said

Time seemed to slow as she said that, "Who did this? Who is responsible Sarabi?" I asked

"My son took his rightful place from him Zira, he would not step down peacefully." She said, not seeming very sorry for me anymore

I was furious, "Your son is a murderer! He killed the father of my cubs, Nuka and the one that has yet to be born, now they will never know him!" I said, my voice cracking with despair and rage

Sarabi became standoffish, "Look Zira, Scar brought this on himself, if he would've stepped down peacefully then he wouldn't have been killed." she said, her voice sounding as though she were holding in anger.

I started crying, Scar's death was affecting me in a way I would have never expected.

"Simba will live to regret his actions Sarabi, on this you have my word." I declared as I left her

Sarabi jumped in front of me, "Was that a threat Zira? do I need to remind you of your place?" she asked, growling authoritatively

I shook my head, "No, it was not a threat." I said, walking away

"It was a promise." I added in a low tone, so she couldn't hear

A/N: I'm pretty sure this chapter is short enough to not even count as a legitimate update. But I had to cut this one rather short. I think it still said what needed to be said though.

Don't be mad at me readers, the next one will have plenty of substance.

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