Here's chapter 16 and please review. Some ideas for the story would be really helpful. And remember, the more reviews the faster I update. Reminder that I don't own Lion King, Disney does. And for the place Simba and Nala spend some time together; just imagine it as the place where they lay down together in "Can You Feel the Love Tonight."
After about an hour's travel, Nala and her companions finally reached the unclaimed territory. She looked around. It looked somewhat like her old Pridelands. There was no majestic Priderock looming up ahead, in the heart of the territory like back home. And the border was relatively empty, unlike back at home. Here the border was empty. Back at home, there was a lining of acacia trees all around the border of the Pridelands. To the east she saw, herds of impala, antelope and zebra. To the north there was a huge lake, and she could see Cape buffalo, hippo, and elephant. To the west, she could see a herd of gazelle being chased by a pack of cheetah. There were families of ostrich, guarding their nests and chicks protectively, because of the jackals lurking around. She looked at a hill full of acacia trees, near another, smaller lake. She saw a mother leopard leading her cubs out of a den. A family of warthogs were digging holes.
"It's great," Simba said, finally breaking the silence.
"Perfect territory and it's all ours." Chumvi said.
"Nala, let's go hunting." Kula said, nudging her.
Nala nodded and made her way to the herd of antelope. In less than half an hour, they had two kills.
"Where are Simba and Chumvi?" Kula asked dragging one of the antelope.
"I don't know. But it's a good guess that Simba went to find somewhere to sleep." Nala said.
"You go find him then. Chumvi's probably by one of the lakes." Kula said.
Nodding, Nala dragged the antelope to a grove of trees. Sure enough, Simba was underneath one, dozing.
"Simba." Nala nudged him.
"Leave me alone." Simba mumbled, half asleep. "I finally have a decent place to sleep."
Nala smiled, amused.
"Ok then," Nala said." I have an antelope, but if you don't want it, I'll just finish it by myself."
Simba shot his eyes open and when he saw the antelope he smiled. "No, I'm up." He leaned over, and licked her muzzle.
Both lions finished off the antelope, hungrily and left the remains for the vultures. When they finished, Nala lay down next to Simba and began grooming his fur. Simba let out a contented sigh, and let her clean him.
"Nala?" He asked, suddenly.
"What is it?" Nala asked.
Simba gave her a seductive smile and leaned closer to her. "When was the last time we had some proper privacy?" He rubbed his muzzle against Nala's.
"I don't remember." Nala said, smiling at him.
"Let's go then." Simba got up. "I already found a good spot."
Nala laughed, realizing how much he had been looking forward to this. He led her to a thick grove of trees. In the middle there was a soft grass.
Simba pushed Nala down. She rolled onto her back, and let Simba lay down on top of her. Simba gazed at her, as if he would be happy just to stare at her for the rest of his life. Simba leaned down, and ran his tongue across her face, and pressed his face against hers. Nala pressed and rubbed her muzzle against his. She felt Simba letting out a happy purr against her mouth.
Simba rolled off Nala. "Simba," Nala said.
"Hmm?" Simba asked.
"Hold me, "Nala begged desperate for his touch.
Simba grinned and pulled her to him. Nala rested her head on the soft grass and let Simba lick and rub her neck and muzzle.
Nala rolled over, and pulled Simba toward her. He lay down on top of her, and rubbed her muzzle against his.
"I love you," Simba whispered, pulling back.
"I love you, too." Nala said, pulling him back to her.
With that, the two lovers continued to enjoy their time together, with no worries on their mind.
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Scar and Gurile were resting under a large tree, quietly talking of their plans since there were no other Pride members around.
"Scar, how will be able to tell Mufasa that Simba and his friends weren't responsible for the murders. Personally, I doubt he trusts me. Some of the lionesses move away when I come around." Gurile said, giving Scar a serious look.
"Don't worry, Gurile. Everyone will come to trust you." Scar said. "And, about our plans. I know we discussed about putting the Pridelands on fire, but if we do, my future kingdom will be burned."
Scar and Gurile both didn`t realize that, Takita, a little bird was listening.
``Scar and Gurile are putting the Pridelands on fire." Takita thought.
"I do not want to discuss the entire plan here, but remember when we are through; Mufasa and his entire family will be dead. I hope that the families of Nala, Kula, and Shinda will be too."
"He wants to murder lions." Takita thought.
"We have nearly a whole Pride on our side." Scar said. "We will not be defeated this time."
"And who will be your queen?" Gurile asked a hint of hope in her voice.
"That my dear," Scar said, "Is for me to know, and for you to find out."
"They have nearly a whole Pride on their side." Takita thought.
"We will set the final phase of our plan in a few days. Mufasa`s end is near. Until then we should rest well." Scar said.
"I have to warn Mufasa." Takita thought and with that she flew away.
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Mufasa was resting near the Fallen Trees, waiting for Sarabi to join him. He hadn`t been able to spend much time with her lately, and he was looking forward to it.
"King Mufasa!" came a voice. A little bird appeared. She looked relieved when she saw.
"Your majesty, my name is Takita. And, I have some disturbing news for you."
"What is it Takita?" Mufasa asked, giving the bird his full attention.
"I overheard your brother Scar and another lioness, though I do not remember her name, talking about taking over your kingdom. They said something about setting it on fire, and they were talking about Scar taking over your kingdom. He said your end is near." Takita said, sounding panicked.
"Takita, please calm down." Mufasa said. "I personally do not believe you, and even if you did, I am sure you heard wrong. My brother, blood of my blood, would never do something like that to me. I simply will not believe that nonsense." Mufasa said, narrowing his eyes.
"Your highness, please you must believe me. I know it was Scar and I know I was not hearing wrong. Please believe me." Takita begged. "You could lose your kingdom if you do not."
"Enough!" Mufasa growled, "My brother would never do that. Now, if you please excuse me, I have to go find my Queen." Mufasa said, getting up and walking away. He left Takita, helplessly staring after him.
As Mufasa walked, he thought, "Scar would never do that to me. We`re brothers. We aren't as close as we used to be, but he would never do that. That bird is talking nonsense.
As he walked back to Priderock, he saw Scar.
"Scar," he called, "Can I please talk to you for a minute."
"Of course, brother. What is it?" Scar asked.
"Scar, would you ever turn against me?" Mufasa asked.
"Why would I ever do that?" Scar exclaimed. "Why would you ever think that?"
"I am sorry." Mufasa said, feeling guilty that he had even doubted Scar. "I was just wondering." Scar nodded, and walked away.
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Takita was flying back to her nesting area. She knew she had not misunderstood what Scar and the lioness were talking about.
"If something like that happens it could be extremely dangerous. If the Pridelands are on fire, trees will burn and will be dangerous for my family."
Takita reached her nesting area, and found her family, which included her mate, chicks, siblings, elders and cousins.
"Takita" her mate, Tobi asked. "What is the matter?" As quickly as she could, she told her mate what had happened.
Tobi nodded and said, "Then we must flee and tell the rest of our family too. No one else will believe us."
Tobi and Takita flew up the tree and told their entire family. Almost all of them, except for a few stubborn individuals, believed them, and agreed to fly away with them.
"We will leave tomorrow night. We should eat well, and rest." Takita said.
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Zuri, Kudeka and Anjani, were resting by the waterhole.
"Mom?" Anjani asked. "Can I ask you something?"
"What is it darling?" Kudeka asked.
"Does Shinda love me as much as she loves Tojo and Shani? Does Tojo love me as much as he loves Shani and Shinda? And how about Shani?" Anjani asked.
Kudeka sucked in her breath, silently. She couldn't quite give her an accurate answer. Shani was a bit easier, but Tojo and Shinda were. Shinda was a bit more difficult, but not much more than Tojo. She didn't spend much time with them anymore. Shani was still a bit closer, but not normal anymore. She had drifted apart from her eldest children.
"Mom?" Zuri asked nudging her.
"Anjani, Zuri," Kudeka said, "Your Tojo, Shinda and Shani love you just the same. Don't worry."
Anjani looked at Zuri and nodded. Zuri was silent for a moment, before she crawled into Kudeka's paws, resting her head, on her mother's chest. Anjani snuggled next to her.
"Tell us a story, Mom." Anjani said, nuzzling Kudeka.
Kudeka smiled at her. In her eyes, she saw Shinda and Tojo lying in her paws, with Shani next to her. She remembered how Tojo had always wanted stories of her childhood.
"Of course," Kudeka said. "What do you want to hear?"
Just as Zuri was about to answer, Tojo stepped out of the bushes. He seemed to be surprised to see them there.
"Uhh, was I interrupting something?" Tojo asked.
"Of course not, I was about to tell them a story. Come join us." Kudeka said, a bit hopeful that he would agree.
"I'm too old for that stuff Mom." Tojo said, rolling his eyes. "I have to go find Moraan and Alex."
"When are you coming back to Priderock?" Kudeka asked.
"I don't know. Why does it matter?" Tojo asked.
"Because," Kudeka replied, "I'm your mother and I have the right."
"Well, I don't know, and I have to go now. Bye." Tojo said, and walked away.