A/N:Thanks for the lovely reviews. And a special thanks to WTF123 for your help in correcting, etc. Now without further ado here's chapter twenty-eight. Enjoy!

"Kovu!"

The brown lion waited until the golden lioness was at his side before, he turned to look at her.

"What happened back there?"

He sighed as he lowered his head. "Asali is up to no good. I know... she's set on revenge. Both on me and for my mother. I know she planned on using Jaali. She told me before I left."

Kiara nuzzled her mate. "I understand. But there's nothing much we can do. I'd keep a close watch on her."

Kovu smiled before giving the golden lioness a lick on the cheek. "You'll make a wonderful queen."

Kiara smiled lovingly before nuzzling into Kovu's dark brown mane. "With time, you'll make for a wonderful king."

Pride and gratitude, among other things, swelled in the king's heart. Kovu purred as he nuzzled the queen. "I love you, Kiara."

Kiara burried her head in Kovu's mane as she nuzzled back. "I love you too, Kovu."

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Asali smiled at her son who was cuddled up with Tau. With a yawn, the rusty golden lioness stood and headed out of the cave that she and the others took resident in. She looked around before bolting towards the Outlands. Not a second after she jumped the creek, a dark shadow tackled the former princess.

Asali growled as the force stepped off of her. "What the hell, Nero?!"

The black lion sat with a smug smirk on his muzzle. "Aw, I was only having a little fun."

Asali rolled her pale amber eyes before she shook her fur and glared at Nero. "Don't you think we've had to much fun?"

Nero smiled his brown eyes glistened with glee. "How's the little champ?"

Asali growled under her breath. "It'll be here in another month or so. But other than that, they're fine"

The black lion nodded before gaining a serious look. "Look, I'm not going to beat around the bush. If the plan with Jaali fails, are you willing to do what's necessary?"

Asali smiled evily as she looked at Nero. "Of course."

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Kiara and Kovu laid by the water hole. Kiara's head laid on Kovu's paws as the lion rested his head on the lioness's back. The two had been romantically active and were enjoying the quietness. Suddenly their moment was interrupted by Nala, Sarafina and Mheetu.

"Hello, love birds..." the light cream lion said mockingly, his light blue eyes full of mischief.

The golden queen blushed as her family sat around them. Nala rolled her bright blue eyes at her brother before looking at her daughter.

"I hope we're not interrupting anything?"

Kovu smiled at his mother-in-law. "Of course not."

The creamy lioness nodded before turning to her daughter. "Kiara, while we'll here... have you seen your father?"

Her daughter shook her head. "Not since the ceremony."

Nala sighed. She was going to say something when the sound of someone stepping on grass and branches suddenly caught everyone's attention. All eyes fixed themselves on some tall grasses ahead of them, and soon the grasses started to move. A light beige lion walked out. When Sarafina realized who the lion was, her light green eyes widened when she stood up and ran to embrace him.

"Sifa! I-Is it really you?"

The lion's blue eyes shined with love as he nuzzled the dark cream lioness. "Yes, my love. It's me."

Nala, Mheetu, Kiara and Kovu shared confused looks before looking back to the nuzzling lions.

"Mother...?" Nala tried to say.

But as she continued to look at the new lion, she couldn't find her voice. Sarafina smiled at her two children.

"My cubs... I have someone for you to meet. This is Sifa... He's your father."

Nala, Mheetu and Kiara all appeared to be lost at what Sarafina said. Even Kovu looked at Sifa with curious green eyes. The light beige lion caught the younger lion's gaze and smiled.

"You look just like your father with your mother's eyes, Kovu."

His eyes widened. "You know my father?" He asked eagerly. Then he looked at his mate's apparent grandfather in confusion. "Wait, my mother had red eyes."

Sifa looked horrified for a moment, but then shook his head and smiled again. "My bad."

Kovu looked at the older lion with intent, unsure of what to make of it before he stood and stretched. His sudden movements caught the attention of his mate.

"Kovu?"

The brown lion smiled before nuzzling Kiara. "I'm going to check on Jaali. I'll see you when I return, dear."

Kiara nodded and gave him a nuzzle and a lick before watching Kovu walk away towards Pride Rock.