Chapter 7 - The Past

"A Simba and Nala Love Story"

Mufasa had been crowned as a King alongside with Sarabi, as a Queen now. Sarabi is now carrying baby Simba. A mother lioness which had a birthmark on her forehead, named Afiya, walked to the new queen. "Queen Sarabi, would you please do me a favor?" Afiya asked. "Why, you can. Come on in." Queen Sarabi said as they entered the den. They sat and started to talk about it. "What favor do you want me to do for you, old friend?" Sarabi asked patiently, waiting for an answer. "Queen Sarabi, you and King Mufasa are now King and Queen of the PrideLands. Me and my mate Daudi, are having our cubs soon. Iam going to leave this pride for a while. I think it would be too dangerous for our cubs to be born here." Afiya explained.

"Why? You, your mate, and your cubs would be safe here with us." Sarabi insisted.

"I know Sarabi. But, we really needed to go. And we will live with my family in our pride, the Finding Pride. Although the pride is too small, we will be safe there. The favor I'm asking is, if we, my family would die soon, I would like our cubs to live with your pride. I will tell them to go here, and go find King Mufasa, and Queen Sarabi."

"But, what's wrong with our pride? Why you can't stay here?"

"Sarabi, nothing is wrong with your pride. This pride is perfect. But-"

"I don't understand Afi.."

"You really don't understand Sarab.. We, our family has a special kind of power which is dangerous for us to live when we are carrying cubs. The cubs needed to be born with our family. If they are born here, it could harm you, or even kill you. That's why it's best for us to stay close to our family."

"I.. What? Ughh.. If they are still cubs, how come they can kill us?" Sarabi asked very confused.

"Cubs that are still unborn, is very powerful, until they are born. They're still harmful for everybody who touches them without those kind of power. They can't handle them very well.. When they grow up, they're not harmful anymore. Until they become teens, or adults. But if they stay here, their powers will not show until they become teens. They will leave this pride until the time comes. We are very friendly to those who are good to us, or even good to our friends . If they are not good to us.. We can kill them easily."

Sarabi who was listening very carefully, slowly understood what she meant.

"Why will they leave?"

"They will leave to know what their powers are for. If they can understand it, they can go back here. And they can protect you from any danger. But if one of our kinds, betray us, we will have our arch enemies. It means they could fight together, only one will win. Do you understand Sarabi?"

"I do understand it very well.. I accept your favor and if they come here, I promise I'll treat them like my own. I promise that.."

'Thank you Sarabi. We will leave now. and please keep this as a secret. And only you and Mufasa would know. Please tell him. Thank you very much." The two lionesses nuzzled ech other.

Sarabi and Afiya went outside the den. "Be safe. And wish all the best for your cubs." Sarabi smiled. "You too Sarab... I will miss you.. Be safe, and wish all the best for the prince or princess." Afiya smiled and slowly climed down the rocks. Sarabi watched Afiya and Daudi met each other and walked until they were nowhere to be seen.

"Sarabi?" Mufasa called as he sat right next to her mate.

"Why are they leaving?" Muafasa asked.

"Oh, come on Muffy, I'll tell you why." Sarabi smiled and entered the den. Sarabi told him what Afiya told her.

"Oh.. I understand. I will wait for them.. Come on I'm tired let's get some sleep.." Mufasa said they both layed down. Before the could sleep, Mufasa licked Sarabi's muzzle. Sarabi returned it back. They fell asleep.

They arrived in their pride. Afiya's family welcomed them warmly.

Months have passed.. Afiya's belly began to show up like she was ready to give birth to her twins.

"Daud...Please call theeem!" Afiya yelled.

"What? Why!"

"I'm giving birth! Goo!"

Daudi called her family in. They took hours and then the cubs were born. They were both females. One has a fire birthmark on her forehead. Orange-like colored body, violet PrideLander nose. lime green eyes. and light grey chest and muzzle. The other one has an ice with water puddle birthmark on her chest. Creamy-peach body, brown chest and muzzle dark violet OutLander nose, skyblue eyes. The cubs were sleeping peacefully cuddle in her arms.

"They're beautiful.. What would you name them?" Daudi asked.

"The orange like cub, I would like.. Fire. Because of the fire on her forehead." Afiya smiled.

"The other one would be Cold. Because of the ice birthmark on her chest."

"Then why don't you like ice? It's more specific?"

"Nah, I like Cold more. Since ice is cold.." He chuckled.

BACK AT PRIDELANDS..

By the time the twins were born, hours passed, and Prince Simba was born. Soon, Rafiki help him up to show all of the animals in the PrideLands. Everyone tried to take a glimpse at the newborn Prince. All the animals roared and chirped for joy.

WITH FIRE AND COLD...

Fire and Cold grew much stronger, wiser. As they learned the powers they had, they set aside first and didn't thought about it. They only think is positive things.

As they passed, some of their uncles grandmas, grandpas, aunties, have died, all they have is their majordomo and their parents.

"Hey Fire! Let's play!" All day they played and played.

Soon a pink feathered bird flew over them.

"Fire, Cold! Your mother wants to see you right away!" the pink majordomo said panickly.

"What is this about again Zarina?" Fire asked irritated.

"It's very important!"

The twins ran and ran until they rached home. They saw their mother and father laying down.

"Mom, dad?" Cold walked over and sat infront of their parents. Fire followed.

"Fire, Cold, I think your father and my time here, is done."

"Mom? Please don't leave us here.." fire said sobbing through her mother's body.

"Please, when we die, go and find PrideLands, go to PrideRock, and look for King Mufasa, and Queen Sarabi. They will help you. Go now.." Daudi said as he's eyes shut close.

"Go now my little ones. Your father and I will guide you on your everyday travel... Go on my daughters..." She said as she followed her mate in heaven..

"Fire, what are we gonna do?" Cold asked sobbing.

"We are going to find PrideLands, go to PrideRock, and look for King Mufasa, and Queen Sarabi.

"But, how are we gonna do that?"

"With help of Zarina." Fire said as she hugged her sister. Zarina heard this and flew down infront of the mourning cubs. "I'm sorry, but I can't help you. I want to, but I can't my familt is waiting for me. And so as my mate. and my chicks too. I'm sorry." Zarina put her head down in sadness.

"It's okay Zar.. At least you may see your family again.. Wish all the best for you and your family. You may go now." Fire said.

"Are you sure?" Zarina asked. "I'm sure. Say 'hi' for your chicks from me and Cold!" She said as Zarina flew up and headed to their tree.

May Afiya and Daudi's souls guide you as you travel, goodluck!" she yelled.

Fire smiled. she turned around to see her sister uncontrollably crying.

"Com on now. We need to look for that pride. For our safetiness." Fire said as she is comforting her sister.

"B..but..I would like to rest first, tomorrow, we'll t...t..travel." Cold said sobbing.

"Ok come on now, let's sleep." Fire and Cold layed down. And fell asleep.

*Cold's Dream*

There was bright white light. "Anyone there?" Cold asked. "Cold, it's me Mommy Afiya, and here is Daddy Daudi." Afiya said, as Daudi showed by her side.

"Mommy? Can I come near you?" "Sure you can dear." She went and sat infront of her parents. "Cold, we just wanna say, that we will always guide you wherever you are and of course your sister, Fire. Use your wisdom, and knowledge to locate PrideLands. And use it for your own good." Daudi smiled.

"Go and sleep now my dear. You have a long day tomorrow." Afiya smiled and nuzzled her daughter.

"Will I see you again?" "Yes dear. Goodbye!" Daudi smiled and then both of them turned around and walked throught a huge, golden gate.

Cold woke up breathing heavily. She looked around and saw her parents' lifeless body. And turned to see her sister sleeping beside her.

"I love you mommy, I love you daddy." Cold whispered and smiled. She took a glance once more at her parents' body. And went back to her sleep.

OH, THIS CHAPTER IS VERY TOUCHING! TUNE IN AGAIN FOR CHAPTER 8! PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW! THANKS A LOT! OH AND ALL THE CHARACTERS ARE NOT MINE, ONLY FIRE, COLD, AFIYA, HER FAMILY, DAUDI, AND ZARINA AND HER FAMILY. Yeah. Rest belongs to Disney! ;))