Kiara was in the cave, napping and dreaming about her new cub. Happily, she snuggled and squealed.

"Is your mother alright?" Sarafina asked Nieera.

"I guess she's just excited." Nieera replied, walking out. "Do you want to join me? I'm going to see Rafiki."

"I'm sorry, darling. I've got to stay and go hunting. Wildebeest don't hunt themselves!" chuckled Sarafina before walking off. And so Nieera padded off the Rafiki's tree. The grass sprouted beautifully, the flowers were all different colors, more animals seemed to appear in the Savannah and the waterholes' water turned to a clear blue and it was pristine.

The young lioness approached the great baobab tree.

"Rafiki!" there was no answer. "RAFIKI!"

After moments of calling the baboon's name, Nieera decided to climb up the tree. She was surprised to find another younger baboon. He seemed to be painting a picture on Rafiki's tree.

"Where's Rafiki?" Nieera growled, baring her teeth and claws. The baboon motioned the Rafiki', sprawled on the floor. Nieera rushed to his aid.

"Rafiki!" she realized he had no pulse. "You monster... what did you do to him?!"

The baboon looked to her. "Nuthin'. He was ol'. He send me a message.. far far away. Don' blame me, he die.. peacefully.. you know? He vill live in you." the baboon placed his finger on Nieera's heart.

"Live in me?" Nieera repeated, her eyes welling up with tears.

"Yes. I, Uma, will take his place as you.. shaman!" he ploughed his stick in the sky, doing his baboon roar. "HE VILL LIVE IN YOU!" he chanted.

"I need to tell everyone." Nieera whispered to herself and ran home.

Niobe and Namiya came across the flowerbed.

"So.. this is the place you discovered, a long time ago?" asked Namiya, glancing at the flowerbed.

"Yes, I think so. We were only cubs." Niobe confirmed.

"It tears me apart to think ... my mother ... died."

"Yes, me too." said Niobe, nuzzling her.

"Let's go home. Mom probably needs comfort and so does Nieera." said Namiya before turning back.

The couple began walking. It was usually only seconds that they'd get to Pride Rock, but it took them 10 minutes, since it was so hot and the weather slowed them down. They arrived at Pride Rock, seeing the Pride sulk and Nieera at the top of the rock with Kovu and Simba.

"What's going on, mother?" Niobe asked Shani.

She shook her head before meeting her son's eyes. "Rafiki .. has died." she stated, then nuzzled him.

"No.." gasped Namiya, unbelievably.

Up on another rock stood Uma, making his little speech. "He.. he was a great baboon, many memories. He was my uncle, de best uncle.." he shook his head. "Anyone have a speech?"

"I do." said Simba, stepping up next to him. "He was a true friend. A life-saver... He helped me realize that this was my true home, my true place-"

"And if Rafiki had not returned Simba, Kiara wouldn't have been here and we would have lived under the terrible Scar's reign." said Nala, interrupting.

Flashback...

Rafiki embraced the young adult lion. "It is time."

Proudly, the lionesses of the Pride watched their true king step up onto the great rock, roaring. Simba, the king came down, nuzzling Sarabi and Nala, then turning to Rafiki and embracing him.

"You will be a great king, Simba. You were ready since you were born - like the great Mufasa." he looked up to the skies.

"Remember..."

End of flashback...

A few months later...

Sarafina had died along with Rafiki, Simba and Nala remained and Kiara was preparing for her birth. A loud roar ripped through the grey skies. Kiara's claws left trenches on the cave floor and her beautiful peachy coat was matted with swet and blood. Uma emerged from the den, with two newborn cubs.

There was a female and a male. Kovu bolted inside, bumping heads with his mate. "Are you alright, dear?"

Kiara coughed as she woke. "Yes, where are my cubs?"

Kovu shifted two bundles. One was tan - a mixture of Kovu and Kiara's fur - and had bright orange orbs. Her paws were uncolored and she seemed like Nala. Her nose was a salmon color, like Sarabi's. The other was slightly darker, brown like Kovu. He had strong green eyes.

"Meet Nyota and Angu." introduced Kiara, licking them both.

"Which should be the rightful heir?" Kovu asked.

"Angu was born first." stated Kiara.

"He shall be the king then. But I request they both have a ceremony. Uma!" Kovu called.

Uma came, smearing both the cubs with juice then holding each on the palm of his hand. He held them high above, watching all the animals cheer. A light shone from the sky, a figure was seen. Simba hadn't died yet so of course it was Mufasa.

Ayo and Mapenzi were now allowed to venture on their own. Sukari and Anara were asleep and the cubs were sneaking out. Giza was almost a teenager, his mane growing on his chest and neck. His mane remained black like Sukari's father.

"Come on, Giza! Take me to the waterhole!" Mapenzi moaned at his older sibling.

"But, we're not allowed to go." moaned Ayo, afraid she'd get in trouble.

"They don't have to know!" snapped Mapenzi. He was always disobeying his parents - the complete opposite to his sister, who always obeyed Sukari and Anara.

"Yes they do! I'm telling them, right now!" said Ayo, running inside the den. Mapenzi tackled her to the ground, whispering in her ear.

"If you don't tell, I'll give you some of my share of the antelope tonight!" he whispered.

"Well..." thought Ayo. "Alright, but I'm staying home."

Happily, Mapenzi scrambled off with Giza, running quickly so that their parents wouldn't notice.

"I'll win you!" Giza giggled as he ran.

"No way!"

Chapter 19! Too much happening. Rafiki and Sara's death :'( But they had to go.. they were in Muffy's reign. Kiara's cubs are here! I decided to make her have twins.

And, we have a new Shaman for the Pride - he isn't as good as Rafiki but .. eh.. whatevs.

Characters

Uma - "One" - Uma is Rafiki's little nephew. He is quite young but still old enough to be the Pride's shaman. He's not as good as Rafiki but, he's okay. You'll often find him quite crazy and maybe chanting a lot :D

Nyota - "Star" - Nyota is just like Nala. She has tanned fur, amber eyes and loves stories. She is mischievous as a cub but graceful and beautiful as an adult. She is sister to Angu and daughter of Kiara and Kovu.

Angu - "Mine" - Angu is the next heir to the Pride Lands. He gets along well with Niobe. He is a brown-furred lion with green eyes like his father. He likes to venture out into the Pride Lands and like Mapenzi, disobeys a lot as a cub. He respects his older sisters but is often quite playful.

Please review! Thanks for reading! Hope you liked it! :3