A/N:I appreciate the reviews to the most highest. I agree with you, Asali is crazy. I'm also glad you're interested in Alvart. Now here's the next chapter you been waiting for. Enjoy!
Kovu followed the queen's instructions and went to the outskirts of the Pride Lands and Outlands. There he seen the king sitting by a small creek that separates the two lands.
"King Simba..."
The golden lion's ears flickered before he turned his head to see who had exknowledged him. When his amber eyes landed on the form of his son in law a new look mirrored in his eyes.
"Oh...Kovu it's you"
The brown lion raised a eyebrow at the older lion. "Was you not expecting me?"
Simba shook his head before standing up. "Oh yes. I was, we need to talk"
The prince consort gulped before following the king as he headed away from the outskirts.
"What did you want to talk about, sir?"
It was quiet for a few moments causing Kovu to be even more nervous. Before the king sighed before speaking.
"Kiara and the cubs are growing strong. Tomorrow there will be a ceremony for Ditto and Dreama."
Kovu nodded. He was happy for the little prince and princess. As well as his beautiful princess.
"Nala and myself are not as young as we used to be. We now would like spend all our time with our grands. Spoil them and such"
Kovu looked at his father in lawas his ears twitched. "You don't mean..."
Simba smiled. "Yes. I think it's time for Kiara and you to take the throne"
Kovu couldn't believe his ears. "Me a king? I don't know anything about ruling!"
Simba chuckled. "Not the right way but I will teach you."
Kovu sighed heavily. "If you think I'm ready?"
"You're not. But I will help you along the way..."
Kovu was breathing heavy. He was having a hard time taking this all in. "What if something happened?"
Simba some how knew the young lion was going to ask that. He took a deep breath before looking towards the sky. The sun had went down and the stars were above.
"Kovu...I may not always be here forever but I will guide you from the stars. If they deem me worthy. But there are other kings, queen...and princes up there to help. So whenever you feel lost just remember that the stars are your guide and they will be there for you and Kiara. And so will I"
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Kovu and Simba had went different directions when they returned to Pride Rock. Kovu watched the king climb up the rocky steps before turning and heading towards the cave he seen his sister and son head before he left. He turned the corner and made a left into the cave. Vitani was lying down with her head on her paws. As for Jaali, the golden brown cub laid facing the back of cave.
"Jaali, step outside for a moment"
Jaali's ears flickered before he stood and headed for the cave entrance. Kovu stood and headed for the water hole with Jaali following. Father and son sat, it was quiet for some minutes before Kovu spoke.
"Jaali"
The golden brown cub looked up from the calm water to his father. "Yes sir"
Kovu looked up from the slightly swaying grass to the cub. "I'm sorry for blowing up on you earlier. I understand how confusing all of this is for you"
Jaali rolled his green eyes. "Yeah right. I'm sure grandma Zira have never married the enemy and expect you to be goody goody for them"
The brown lion sighed before shaking his head. "No. But this is new to me too. I never met my father before. All my life even before I was born I was told countless times that I was to be some lion's heir and I'm not his son. Now I'm going to be king tomorrow..."
Jaali's eyes widen as a excited look shined in them. "You're going to kill Simba?"
Kovu looked at his son and shook his head. Jaali's ears flattened as his head lowered.
"Oh. How are you going to be king then?"
Kovu took a deep breath before replying. "Kiara is Simba's heir. She is the rightful queen and as her mate I'm intitled king"
Jaali lowered his head once more. He had alot to think about. His father was going to be king along side the enemy. What would become of him?
"Dad?"
Kovu's ear flickered at the tone of his son' s voice. It was laced with uncertainty, among others.
"Yes, Jaali"
The golden brown cub sobbed before looking up at his father. "When you become king...where will I stand?"
"I..." Kovu looked at his son and sighed. "To be honest with you. I don't know"
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"Thomas"
A annoyed groan drifted through the cool night. A pale white lion looked over his shoulder with a annoyed glare.
"What is it, Franco?"
A teen golden orange lion looked at around with fearful eyes. "Aren't birds so pose to be sleeping?"
Tom rolled his cobalt blue eyes. "There are no birds flying around at night. You might be seeing a bat or something"
Franco's fur began to rise as he looked at the shadow figure in the sky. "Bats?! We have to find shelter! Before they such all our blood!"
Tom growled as a figure landed in front of the two lions. When Tom seen who it was, he groaned.
"Alvart, what are you doing way out here?"
The African falcon rolled his hazel eyes. "The leader asked for you. Personally you can wonder around the dessert till you die"
The light grey bird jumped when the pale white lion snapped his teeth at him with a snarl. With a pleased smile Tom looked at the shaken teen.
"Franco"
The golden orange teen moved his brown eyes to the older lion.
"Move out"
Franco nodded before following Tom back to the base with Alvart flying above.