Sarabi walked on, past the waterhole, past Rafiki's tree, past Zazu's tree and past Danira's resting place. She came across the gorge, desperate to sink her body on the lovely grass her husband had once touched. His body was dissolving - it was about time, anyway.

Sarabi lay down, one paw over his bone and whispered. "We will be together, dear. Like the time we promised." Tears rolled from her eyes as she remembered the past. Being betrothed to the Prince, liking him then loving him, marrying him, becoming queen, Simba's birth, 'Waterhole trip', Mufasa's death, Scar's reign. All those memories hit her like fire. "Goodbye, my loved ones! I seek to see my husband and wish you all the best."

Her head collapsed lifelessly. The two dead lions cuddling, eyes closed and no spirit.

Timon and Pumbaa were locked inside the den with Zazu.

"This is your fault, birdie!" yelled Timon, pointing at Zazu. Zazu crossed his wings and frowned, speaking formally.

"It is believed that this is YOUR idea!" he protested.

Pumbaa didn't know what to say. "Stop! So many arguments.." he paused, looking down. "We don't need to fight!"

"Yeah! 'Cause it's his fault for grubs' sake!" snapped Timon. The two small creatures soon regretted it. "Sorry, birdie."

"Sorry." apologized Timon.

"That's better!" sighed Pumbaa in relief, drawing the two close together, to which they didn't want.

"Hey, guys?" Timon called. "Can you keep a secret?" His friends nodded. "Well, I'm going to marry this girl! She's as precious as a flower! And..uh.. I might leave."

The two friends gasped, horror filled their hearts. Pumbaa welled up with tears.

"B..But.. You promised we'd always be together forever! We've been together since .. since I was a piglet and we grew up in the jungles.. with Simba!"

"Hahaha! I'm jokin', pal! You fell for that!" Timon rolled onto his back, laughing as hard as he ever did and spitting. Pumbaa and Zazu frowned at each other and walked off. "W..wait! I'm.." before Timon could finish, his tummy began hurting and he burst out laughing again.

The three teenagers lay at the waterhole.

"Remember the time we fought over who would become queen?" chuckled Niobe, remembering the old times.

"Yes. The time she bit my ear off. I wouldn't have their notch if it wasn't for you!" frowned Namiya, standing up.

"I said I was sorry!" retorted Nieera, still guilty.

"Where are you going?" asked Niobe, getting up. He ran to her and she turned, accidentally locking his muzzle with hers. Their eyes widened and they pulled out, blushing.

Jealousy rised from Nieera's stomach. He was hers! She liked him a lot! And now, her sister was taking him away? I don't think so.

Namiya closed her eyes and nuzzled Niobe lovingly and the two began purring. "I'm glad we're friends." Namiya said.

"Me too." said Niobe, enjoying the nuzzle. He liked Namiya and Namiya liked him too.

Nieera moved forward, pouncing on her sister and knocking into a puddle of mud. "Aaargh!" Namiya landed in the puddle. Her sandy coat was all covered in mud, she was soaking and she darted out, pulling her tongue in disgust.

"Wh..why'd you do that?!" she snapped, baring her teeth and claws.

"Namiya!" Niobe galloped after her and helped her out. "Are you alright?"

Namiya shivered. She was almost an adult, almost mature, a teen. And when teens are embarrassed, It's a big thing. They need pay-back.

"Sorry." chuckled Nieera, knowing she had embarrassed her sister. Namiya didn't take it seriously, though. She took it playfully and chucked some mud back to her friends. Laughter filled the air and the friends were now splashing around in water.

"Eww! Wait, I hate water... why am I doing this?!" gasped Niobe, sprinting out of the water.

"'Cause It's fun!" giggled Nieera, pulling him by the shoulder into the water.

Kiara had just led the Pride on the hunt. She was perfect for leading it. The queen proudly walked past the pride, beaming.

"Good job, Kiara." praised Nala, nuzzling her daughter. Sarafina joined too.

"Yes, well done.. you're much better then-"

"Mom! I know that! Stop rubbing it in." yelled Nala, annoyed at her mother. Sarafina chuckled.

She had nobody to lounge with. Sarabi was gone, Nala was always busy, she just didn't want to hang around with the rest of the pride - to her they were boring - Vitani.. she wouldn't understand and Kiara had her own duties.

"Can I help you around the pride for once, Nala?" asked Sarafina, waiting for her daughter's answer.

Nala rolled her eyes. "Oh, alright. But there's nothing to do. I'm just going to find Simba. You can talk to Vitani." said Nala, over her shoulder as she walked.

Kiara began to feel sick. She threw up in a nearby bush. Her and Kovu had been 'doing it' for some weeks. She assumed these were the first symptoms and so she travelled to Rafiki's tree.

Once she was there, she called up. "Rafiki!"

The old ape came out. He was certainly old. Older than Mufasa and Sarabi but he lived a healthy lifestyle for an ape and so he lived for much longer. But animals had their ways so he would die soon.

"Yes, dear?" he popped his head out and found a panicked Kiara.

"I need help! I've been eating a lot and throwing up. Why?"

"Come on up here and ol' Rafiki will do de test for ye!"

Kiara struggled up to baobab but once up, the lay on a leaf.

"Here?" he asked as he felt her belly. Kiara nodded.

The baboon gasped and a big smile emerged from his face as he spread the juice from the fruit.

"What?" gasped Kiara, afraid of the results.

"Congratulations, Queen Kiara. You will be a mother... once again."

Chapter 16! Yes, Kiara is expecting! Sarabi is now dead, the cubs are teens and Sarafina feels lonely. Just a few questions to ask you guys:

Questions

1 - Who do you think should be the next ruler of the Pride Lands?

(a) Nieera (b) Namiya (c) Kiara's true cub

2 - Who should Niobe fall in love with?

(a) Nieera (b) Namiya (c) both (d) neither

If you pick A, B or, D what should happen to the other - should they find true love?

3 - Should Kiara tell who Namiya and Nieera's real parents are?

(a) Yes (b) No (c) When they're adults (d) Now

4 - What should the cubs name be if it's a boy or girl?

Thanks for reading! Please review! Bye.. Next chapter soon!