Muta was approaching Pride Rock with a cub.

"How much further?" the cub groaned. He was less than a year old.

"We're almost there." Muta replied. "Renoka? Can you hold Lekan for me?" Muta asked a golden lion. His mane was ginger and his eyes were blue. His paws were left uncolored like Nala's.

"Sure, dear. Hop on, kiddo." Renoka told his son.

"Mother, Are there any cubs in this Pride?"

"Yes, Lekan, lots. You'll love them, and there's king and queen Kiara.." Muta continued. The family reached after a few minutes and encountered the Pride.

"Muta?!" gasped Kiara and Nala, running up to them.

"Kiara?!" Muta gasped. The three lionesses embraced. "How have you guys been?"

"Many deaths.." said Kiara, shaking her head. Muta frowned and lowered her head.

"Who died?"

"Sarabi, Rafiki and Sarafina," replied Nala. "And, who are these two you've brought?"

"I'm sorry. This is my son, Lekan. He's been eager to meet the other cubs. And this is my mate, Renoka." introduced Muta.

"Welcome to the Pride Lands." welcomed Kiara. "And there are many cubs for you to play with, Lekan. You can play with Nyota and Angu and Niobe, Namiya and Nieera. They're very playful."

"I remember Namiya, Nieera and Niobe but who are Nyota and Angu?" asked Muta.

"Let's go in and I'll get you two catched up. You can play with the other cubs, Lekan. Mom, can you take him?" asked Kiara to Nala.

"Of course. Come on, little one." Nala led Lekan to a group of cubs.

Nyota was bouncing around with Nieera and Namiya. "Tickle me again!" she yelled excitedly before laughing as her older sister tickled her.

Angu was with Niobe. "Can you do .. this face?" Angu pulled on a rather funny face and the two boys laughed hysterically, rolling onto their backs.

"Guys, this is Lekan. He is the member of our Pride now and wants to play with you. Go on, Lekan. Call me if they're not being nice." chuckled Nala, before walking off.

"Hello everyone.." said Lekan, shyly.

"Hey, Lekan!" everyone smiled. "Do you like to play?"

Lekan nodded timidly and stepped forward. "What do you guys want to play?"

"We can play 'hop rock' at the waterhole." suggested Nyota.

"The waterhole?"

"Yeah, it's pretty much where everyone plays." explained Angu.

"What?! No way, I'm not getting wet!" scoffed Niobe.

"Stop being a pumpkin, hun. Just come play!" said Namiya cheerfully.

Giza and Mapenzi soon returned, only to encounter angry faces.

"What?" they asked.

"I think you know." said Sukari, stepping next to Anara. Ayo emerged from behind her leg.

"You told?!" Mapenzi gasped, not believing his sister would snitch on him.

"Come on in, boys. I don't think you'll be going out, today." said Anara. "I'm disappointed in you both. Especially you, Giza. You're the oldest."

The two boys walked in, ashamed and head-low.

"Snitch." muttered Mapenzi to Ayo as he walked by.

NIGHT

Anara couldn't sleep. His memories with Danira came back almost every night and made sure to haunt him.

Tears burst from her face.

"She's gone, Anara!" Danira cried, raking her claws on the ground. "Namiya's gone!"

Tears rolled, continuously out of her eyes. Anara couldn't stand to see the love of his life cry so much. He leaned in and nuzzled her.

"I'm here, darling, I'm here." he consoled, placing a paw on her back.

"NO!" he awoke, seeing his family and cubs asleep. This memory disturbed him every night and he hardly slept.

He would sometimes sit outside and mourn, or lay and think or sometimes wake up Sukari and talk to her.

The Pride Lands are pretty much living the normal Pride Lifestyle - don't ya think? :D

Anyways, Anara can't sleep anymore. He misses Danira and so do I. Don't you? I also miss Sarabi, Rafiki and Sara but they had to go.

And Muta's back! Horray! With a family - a cub named Lekan and a husband named Renoka! - I got those names from a documentary of lions :3

Next chapter will explain how she met him and we'll get into more drama with the pride!

Stay tuned! Please review! Hope you liked it! Like my cover pic? I LOVE IT! I changed all my cover pics because... it's a new month and a fresh start doesn't hurt, right?

Uh oh! Off topic! Anyways, thanks! Next chapter some time during this week or on Friday! Thanks! I left you with about 4 chapters! Hope that's enough!

Characters

Renoka - Renoka is Muta's true love. His mane is ginger, his pelt is creamy and his paws are uncolored. He has dashing blue eyes and is strong and powerful. He is fatherly and educates his son well.

Lekan - Lekan is just a typical cub who loves venturing out with his friends. He is Muta and Renoka's son and best friend to the other pride cubs. He is very timid - a lot like his mother. He is a golden color like Simba, he has blue eyes like his father and he has uncolored paws.