A/N:CSIMentalistTLK lover-I could never really kill Kopa. At least not for this story.

Twists of Fates II

As Simba, Jabari, Mufasa and Kyle approached the Outland border they saw a trail of what looked like blood.

"Oh Kings above," Kyle whispered his pale green eyes wide in horror. The rich cream lion looked at his friend who's expression hadn't changed.

"Simba..." Mufasa began but was silenced by Simba holding up his paw. "Don't say it father,"

Simba ordered his voice a horse whisper. "Just don't."

Without another word the golden King began to fallow the trail of blood praying it didn't belong to his precious son.

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Meanwhile Malka was getting restless. He hated being left to babysit the hyenas. He knew he should be with Simba and the others where he could actuall do some good. Even though he had company from Mheetu and Azalea. Just then Nala and the others returned and when they saw the hyenas there their eyes got wide in surprise.

"What the Hell are they doing here?" Vitani growled glaring at the hyenas.

"It just so happens we were invited here by King Simba himself," Ed said glaring back at Vitani. "So just lose the attitude will ya."

"How dare you speak to my daughter like that you filth," Zira growled baring her teeth. "She happens to be friends with the Queen around here so show some respect."

"Whoa there everyone calm down," Malka said stepping between Zira and Ed. "Simba did invite them here."

All the lionesses turned and looked at Malka their eyes wide with surprise.

"Tojo what are you talking about?" Kavela said narrowing her grey eyes at the pale golden lion. "Simba would never let those filth stay here."

"Mom do you honestly think I would allow them to be here if Simba didn't say it was alright?" Malka asked. "Trust me I wouldn't. But I trust Simba's judgement and if he says its ok for them to be here then I'm going along with it."

"Oh who cares!" Kula cried out suddenly causing everyone to turn and face her.

"Kula honey..." Nia began.

"Oh Mom really who cares if the hyenas are here or not," Kula sobbed the tears pouring down her face. "Nothing matters right now. My baby has been kidnapped and who knows what Kesi is doing to him right now."

By now Kula had completely broken down and was sobbing uncontrollably. Nia went over to her daughter and pulled her close trying her best to comfort her.

"Prince Kopa was kidnapped by Kesi?" Nunzi suddenly piped up.

"Yes little one he was," Nala said.

"Well that's too bad," Shenzi said without emotion. "Well see ya."

"Wait we're leavin'?" Banazi said confused. "But I thought we were stayin'."

"There's no need for us to stay," Shenzi said. "Now that Kesi has gone and done somethin' stupid Simba is gonna go and kick her sorry butt out of the Outlands and we'll be able to move back in."

"Shenzi we cannot abandon Simba now," Ed said. "Kesi has done him wrong as well as us. We owe it to ourselves to bring Kesi down for the humulaition and pain she has caused us."

"Yeah how by workin' with Simba?" Shenzi said rolling her eyes. "Pshh yeah right dream on Edward. There ain't no way Simba is gonna want to work with us now."

"Yeah," Banazi piped up. "I mean why would he? It ain't like we've been best friend or anything. He'll kick us out for sure."

"Mom we have to stay," Nunzi said. "Prince Kopa was nice to me. I think we should help King Simba is we can."

"The young one makes sense my dear," Ed said. "After all if we are to mend the fences between us and the lions then we have to start somewhere."

"You guys want to mend the fences?" Nala asked narrowing her emerald green eyes at the hyenas.

"Does that surprise you?" Ed asked looking at Nala.

"Well actually yes it does," Nala said.

"I mean as I recall you hyenas don't exactly care what others think about you especially us lions. Why the sudden change?" Solange spoke up

Ed opened his mouth to respond but before he could Zazu came flying in looking frantic.

"Zazu what is it?" Kula asked her brown eyes wide in alarm. "What's worng?"

"I'm afraid there's some alarming news to report," Zazu said once he had caught his breath. "You must come with me at once Queen Kula."

"Of course," Kula said running off in the direction Zazu flew leaving the others to wonder what was so alarming.

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Meanwhile Simba, Jabari, Mufasa and Kyle had reached the end of the blood trail but came to a dead end.

"Damn it I was sure we would have found something," Simba said letting out a fustrated growl. "Do you see anything guys?"

Jabari looked around his amber eyes scanning the area. "Nothing," the dark beige said with a frown.

The prince noticed the dissappointed look on his brother's face so he said, "Hey at least the blood we saw didn't belong to him. That's a good thing right?"

Mufasa gave his son a resurring nuzzle who slowly returned the affection.

"I guess so," Simba said with a sigh. "It's just so damn frustrating. Come on lets go find Kesi."

With that the four lions headed off to the direction where they knew Kesi and her pride were staying.

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Meanwhile Kula had reached the area where Zazu had lead her to and to her horror Queen saw the most gruesome sight she had ever seen. Her son Kopa was lying in a pool of his own blood unmoving.

"Oh my baby!" Kula cried rushing over to her son's unmoving body.

As she examined him the pale brown Queen saw that her son was barley alive.

"Zazu go get Rafki!" Kula ordered.

"Yes of course at once," Zazu sputtered flying as fast as he could to fetch the mandrill hoping he wouldn't be to late to save the Prince.

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After searching the Outlands for hours and finding no trace of Kesi or her pride Simba, Jabari, Mufasa and Kyle decided to head back to Priderock. Once they were there Kula ran up to her mate the tear pouring down her face.

"Oh Simba I'm so glad you're here," she said burying her face in her mate's red mane.

"Kula what is it? What's wrong?" Simba asked alarmed at his mate's apperance.

However Kula was so upset that she couldn't continue so Nia said, "Kula found Kopa in a pool of his own blood."

"What?" Simba cired. "Is he ok? When did this happen? Where is he? What..."

By now Nala, Malka, Mheetu, Azalea, Skye and the hyenas had joined the group. Simba was so upset that he was unable to contiune. The golden King took a deep breath and tried to calm himself for the sake of his mate.

Skye walked over to her friend and gave him a conforting nuzzle, "Oh Simba I am so sorry about Kopa," the pale light creamy gold lioness said.

"Thank you Skye," Simba sniffled. Then he looked at the hyenas and said gruffly, "What are you still doing here?"

"Simba you owe them your son's life," Skye said roughly.

"Skye allow me," Mheetu said stepping beside the older lioness. Then the creamy brown teen turned to his friend and said, "I thought that Kula could use some help so I decided to go along with her and I figured they may as well come releave Malka, when we saw the bloody sight I was so shocked I didn't know what to do but Ed knew exactly what to do. He and Shenzi created this mud pack with some grass and water and were able to stop the bleeding until Rafiki was able to arrive. If it hadn't been for them Kopa would have bled to death."

Simba was taken a back by what Mheetu had just said and turned toward Ed. "Thank you for saving my son. I am truly grateful. But I have to ask why you did it?"

"To mend the fences King Simba," Ed said. "And I hope this proves that we are on your side."

"It does in deed," Simba said with a slight smile.

Just then Rafiki emerged from the cave looking very tired. Simba and Kula approached the mandrill.

"Rafiki how's Kopa?" Simba asked trying not to let his voice crack. "Will he be ok?"

Rafiki opened his mouth to reply, "I have examine de young Prince vedy carefully," the old monkey said, "And he will..."