Thanks for the reviews. Here's chapter three.

"Hold on Simba!"

He was holding on for dear life to a rotted tree branch. The stampede clashed against the tree in their wake to get away from whatever they were running from. He didn't want to die. A wildebeest rammed into the tree nearly knocking him off. His claws was slipping...another wildebeest rammed into the tree sending him soaring into the air. He was soon grabbed in mid-air before sliding across the gorge after a wildebeest rammed into his father.

"Dad!"

The large golden lion rushed in between the herd and grabbed his son. He placed his son on a ledge but before he could joined Simba he was carried back into the stampede. Simba scanned the sea of black and brown but was no sign of his father anywhere. He climbed up higher to get a better look. On a the cliff face was his father, the king of the Pride Lands was struggling to climb the steep slope. He looked up directly at Simba, fear in his amber eyes.

"Simba! Simba, help me!" Mufasa shouted to his son.

"Dad!" Simba shouted back. He didn't know what to do. He was helpless!

There was no one around to save his father. That was when he knew it was up to him to save the king. But what could he do? He was a cub. But the more he debated on how he was going to save his father, Mufasa began to slid further down.

"Simba!" the king shouted as he slid down until he finally lost his grip.

"No!" Simba cried as he watched his father fall to his death and disappear into the stampede below.

"Your highness..."

Simba tried to come his racing heart as he realized it was another dream. A feminine voice brought him out of his thoughts and his sorrow.

"Your majesty, are you alright?"

Simba took a deep breath before looking up at the voice to see a dark orange lioness. Confusion filled his orange eyes as he never seen her before. "I'm sorry but.."

Simba watched as the lioness lowered her head. "Forgive me. My name is Kamaria, my brothers are friends of yours. Malka and Tojo."

A smile formed as he looked at the bit younger lioness. "I didn't know Mal and To' had a sister."

Kamaria moved some lose pebbles around with her paw. "I'm their half sister. Our father remarried after the old queen died."

Simba frowned and was going to say something when a dark blonde lioness walked into the cave. The blonde lioness took one look at Kamaria and growled.

"Who are you!"

Kamaria pinned her ears but before she could say anything Simba managed to sit up and roar.

"Xolo. You have no right to demand, so I'll ask you kindly to leave." Simba's orange eyes burned into Xolo's pale blue eyes.

Xolo bowed her head, "Yes your highness."

As Xolo was leaving she gave Kamaria a glare before turning the corner. Simba grunted before he tried to stand only to collapse on his side with a growl.

"Don't do that!" Kamaria cried out as she ran to the king's side.

Simba was panting as the pain erupted through his body. "I can't stand to be cooped up when there things that need to be done."

Kamaria placed a paw on Simba's and quickly removed it when she saw Simba look at her. "I'm sorry. I was trying to console."

Simba smiled and it actually took Kamaria's breath away. "I appreciate it."

Kamaria smiled lightly before standing and walked over to the zebra tigh before dragging it over. "I was told that you might be hungry."

Simba nodded before digging into the carcass. He looked up a few moments later to see Kamaria heading towards the cave entrance. "Hey!" Kamaria stopped and looked over her shoulder. "Don't be afraid to stop by...I...really enjoy your company."

Kamaria smiled before exiting the cave. Simba smiled as a feeling he thought he'll never feel again came bubbling up. The golden lion shook his head, that's not possible. Simba closed his eyes and laid his head down, figuring that after a night's rest his head will be cleared. Only if it was that simple.

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Zira shook her head as she watched Nala throw up her insides. The pale tan lioness shook her head before walking over to the peachy cream lioness. "You're pregnant."

Nala inhaled and exhaled before glaring at her step daughter. "So are you."

Zira sighed as she turned her head. "I'm still trying to figure out how to tell him."

Nala took a deep breath before head bumping Zira. "We'll tell him together."

Zira smiled before turning as the two of them headed towards Scar's den. The rich brown lion looked up and smiled.

"Ah my beautiful girls. What do you have to tell me?"

Zira shared a look with Nala before the peachy cream lioness nodded and walked over to Scar. She nuzzled him, more for his benefit.

"We're both expecting."

Scar looked at Nala before moving his own green eyes towards his eldest daughter. "Get rid of it."

Nala's green eyes widened. "No!" Scar looked at her. "The cub could be a assist. Either way, if a girl she'll become our cub's queen, if a boy he'll be the backup that our son will need."

Scar looked at Nala a moment longer before smiling. "If that's what you wish." he looked at his daughter and nodded. "You heard your queen. You get to keep the cub."

Zira bowed before turning to exit the den. She quickly entered her own den where she was greeted by her two cubs.

"Mama, what did grandfather say?" asked a rich brown cub that was heading into his teen stage.

Zira nuzzled her son before pulling her light tanned daughter close. "He agreed to let me have the cub. Soon there will be a uncle for you to play with."

"Queen Nala is pregnant as well?"

Zira nodded, "Yes Vitani, she is." Zira nudged her cubs towards the corner of the cave. "Off to bed you two. Tomorrow I'm taking you hunting."

Vitani and Nuka cheered before rushing off towards their sleeping area. Zira followed before lying down, with her thoughts on the future she closed her eyes.