TLK2 - Kovu's Queen Chapter 6
Author's Note: I'm horrible I know... But yo instead of me going into a lengthy apologize, I'm going to just give you chapter 6. No charge ;) Love your patience and believe me you're being rewarded for your long-suffering. Galations 5:22,23.. Look it up! Lol
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The lioness winced as she drug her wounded leg behind her. She gritted her teeth when she stubbed it on another sharp rock.
I'm going to maim that worthless peice of filth Kaona! If I ever see Hasana's face again I will scratch that pretty little face of her and pound it into the ground. Don't even think about that little rat Mkali.
She growled under her breath. Loyalty is so hard to come by these days, she thought.
With Kaona dead, and Hasana with Mkali gone, who will be the one to committ to her young son? She hated to admit it but Kovu's choices were even more limited now. Zira sighed to herself knowing that she had to come up with yet another plan along with destroying Simba.
The gorge seemed to be closing in on her as she continued to walk through the dark rocked alley way. The pridelands were long behind her, and she had been walking for a day now but she didn't dare stop. Finding a mate for Kovu wasn't just the only thing limited on her priorities, time was also. She grinded her teeth as she continued down the sharp grounds closing in on her destination.
It wasn't until the moon was high in the sky when she saw the trees ahead.
I have one more chance at this.
She walked through the trees and stepped into the most beautiful lands she laid eyes on. The same way she felt 2 years ago when she first visited with her beloved. Cherry blossom trees surronded her as she walked on the lush green grass under her paws. The atmosphere was filled with sweet air and it almost made her forget her mission. Almost.
Zira's ear twitched as she felt a presence of someone behind but before she spotted who was following her she was tackled from behind. Too weak to fight back she was rolled onto her back with a lioness on her stomach. The lioness had peircing green eyes and they shot daggers into Zira's orange ones.
"Zira," she spat.
"Jacara," she said smugly. The lioness let her up but continued to bare her teeth at Zira. "Here to steal from me again?"
"I've had my share of your King," Zira said. "Thank you very much. Kovu is the perfect heir and I have your wonderful husband to thank for that."
Jacara's eyes flashed and Zira thought she would pounce but she remembered a petty rule the Nzurilands. "You can't attack a mistress, Jacara. You know better than that."
"Let's call you what you really are, tramp!"
Zira growled at her.
"Enough," a deep and calming voice said. Both lionesses got from their pouncing positions and Zira looked over at the one who spoke but Jacara continued her glare. The King came from his rock and Zira tried not swoon from where she stood. Tahno was just as handsome as he was 2 years ago and he was absolutely enchanting to look at. He had a dark brown belt and a black mane much thicker than Scar's and he was filled with muscle. What drew everyone to him though was his soft yet enticing green eyes that could stop a migrating herd.
Tahno walked over to Queen Jacara and lifted her gently with his head under her chin making her stand upright. She didn't look at him until he licked her cheek lovingly. He winked at her and she relaxed slightly. "What brings you here, Zira? I believe my debt was paid 2 years ago to provide you with a suitable heir. Did I not?"
"You did," she stated.
"Then what are you doing in my lands again?" Tahno said.
"Kovu, your son, has no mate," Zira said. Tahno's eyes flashed in surprise. "My choice was compromised and it's left me to seek outside help."
Tahno looked over at Jacara and she nodded and left. "You promised that my son would amount to greatness and have a strong mate by his side. Strong enough to conquer the Pridelands in Scar's honor! Where is the boy, Zira? I believe if you couldn't hold your end, I was to keep him in my posession. I will raise him myself. You will not make a mockery of my spawn."
Zira panicked slightly at the thought of giving up Kovu and having to give up her plans because of this deal. "That is why I have sought your help, Tahno."
"I will not provide you with another child," he stated firmly. "Those days are behind me, and I have taken to my wife."
"I don't believe in him marrying his sister anyway," Zira said. "I do however, want to check the other young females in your pride. Surely, there is one suitable to stand by Kovu."
Tahno thought for a moment before nodding. "Stay the night tonight, and get well and I shall have someone in the morning."
Zira relaxed and bowed to him, "Thank you King Tahno."
That night Zira slept in the lands where she awaited morning to have a decent meal and to finally have the bride for her precious Kovu.
Morning came all too soon in the Nzuri lands for Zira but she was eager to awake. She hellped the hunting party capture 2 zebras to share amongst them. The lionesses didn't know why she was there but apparently nomads were normal to have because they didn't have a problem with the help in the meadow.
She ate peacefully and napped by the waterhole in the lands when King Tahno approached her again close to the afternoon.
"I apologize for the wait, Zira but it took a bit convincing for this to happen. The girl's parents would like to meet you before they turn their daughter's paw to your son. You undertsand."
Zira nodded. "Of course, where are they?"
"Unfortunately, all of the female cubs in my lands are all betrothed and await the day they wed as well. I too had to seek outside help from the next pride over. I would be pleased to escort to there."
"I would appreciate that," she stated.
Within 3 hours, Zira and King Tahno entered into a distant part of Nzurilands ran by a familiar face. As she entered into the King's cave she gasped at the sight.
"I wonder Zira," Tahno whispered to her. "How desperate are you for this mate?"
Zira swallowed and walked up to the King.
"Well now, if it isn't my mistress," the lion said. "I think I missed you the least of all."
He hissed in her ear and laughed at her slight shutter. He fell into a coughing fit which Tahno noted. "Are you ill, brother?"
"Please Tahno, do not fuss over me," he said smiling at his brother. "I ask you to wait outside while I discuss this business over my neice."
"Neice?" Zira said in shock. "You are not King?"
"Not quite my dear, Scar was quite the inspriation," he smirked. "Be patient and you will see your lover rule."
He nodded at Tahno and his brother left the cave.
"Tyga I wish you would stop playing these hideous games with me," Zira hissed.
"Oh Zira, so fast to get on with business." He teased. "I believe that is how you ended with my brother's children anyway. How are they?"
"Kovu is mateless," she said. "Will you help me or not?"
Tyga smirked.
6 months passed from that day and Kovu was growing into an adorable little cub growing a bit more everyday. He pleased Zira more and more and she found herself constantly mentally thanking Tahno for his help in Kovu's arrival.
This day marked 6 months exactly from her meeting with Tyga and tonight was when everything paid off.
Zira was on the outskirts of the Outlands waiting in the dark of the night when she heard the rustling behind. She didn't turn, she didn't need to.
"I was afraid you wouldn't show."
"When I promise something, I deliver. And delivered I have," his voice spoke like silk in the air. Zira turned and saw Tyga with the most goregous little girl she had ever seen in his mouth. He set her down extra gently so he wouldn't wake her up. "Her mother used to call her a pouncing prodigy and she was the apple of her father's eye."
"Was?" she said questionly her eyes not leaving the sleeping cub.
He chuckled darkly. "I told you I had some unfinished business to attend to before I got her to you."
Zira grinned at him. "Congratualations on your success, King Tyga."
He nodded at her in thanks. "You enjoy her. Her name is Jasmine."
"What have you do her about her parents?" she asked in wondering.
"My big heart has sought out to raise her as my own because of the terrible drowning accident concerning her parents." Zira raised an eyebrow. "But due to talk of war, I have to send her to live with you, where she will meet new friend."
Zira laughed darkly at his excuse and trimunphatnly looked at the child. "Jasmine, you will be the success story of a lifetime. Well done, Tyga!"
She grabbed Jasmine by the nape of her neck and stalked to the pride.
Finally.
A.N: Anyone else satisfied with this chapter? I'm very excited. Lol Now we can finally move on with the story! :D I'll try to update sooner this time. Review!