Chapter 32

When Simba and Kovu spotted the two adolescents, they were both half asleep. So the two adult males decided to play a prank on the young prince. They did so by crouching down real low making sure to keep Adin in sight. Simba looked at Kovu. And on the count of three, the two pounced. They landed on the ground and roared so loudly Adin jumped up and ran to the tall grass. Tara, Kovu, and Simba were rolling on the floor laughing. Adin came from the grass and said,

"Dad, Grandpa, that wasn't funny. T-Tara was very scared."

Adin looked at Tara who was laughing her heart away. Kovu and Simba stopped laughing and then looked at the young prince.

"Ok son. Simba and I came to get you so because we have something important to tell you. Plus, we want you to walk the border again. By the way Tara, your practice is canceled to day. I'm not sure why but Vitani will not be doing training for a few weeks. She's been gaining weight. Oh well. If any of us encounter another stray pride member, then we shall improvise. Let everyone know please when and if you go back home."

Tara nodded and said, "Of course Kovu. I will do as you wish. Oh and Adin, make sure to remain calm at all times."

Then the adolescent female ran her tail under the young prince's chin. And at that moment, Tara was off running back to Pride Rock. The three males were soon off on their adventure. As they walked Adin broke the silence with the question.

"Dad. What did you want to tell me?"

Kovu looked at Simba with nervousness in his eyes.

"Want me to tell him?" asked Simba.

Kovu nodded to say yes since he didn't know how to put his words in the right sentence.

"Adin, you're an adolescent and Prince of the Pride Lands. But soon in a few hours, you are going to become a big brother."

Simba looked at Kovu who had his eyes locked on Adin waiting for his reaction. The Prince looked back and forth at his dad and grandfather.

"You mean, the reason why mom was getting so big was because she was carrying another cub?" Adin shouted.

Simba and Kovu nodded simultaneously.

"But that means I will have a younger brother or sister. That is going to be amazing! I can't wait."

Adin was so happy, he passed out. While Simba and Kovu tried to wake the young Prince, Kiara wwas relaxing in the coolness of the den.

"Uh oh!" said Kiara sorely.

She looked at her belly.

"Vitani, its time."

Vitani looked worriedly at her sister. She then roared hopping Nala or another lioness would hear it. Luckily, she had roared loud enough that all lionesses came in. Nala saw the look on her daughter's face. She ran out of the den and found Rafiki behind Pride Rock where Scar use to lay and look over half of the Pride Land territory.

"Rafiki. It's time." She said.

The two raced back as fast as they could. And when they returned, Shanni was racing past them. She was headed out to the plains to find Simba, Kovu and Adin. She found them just in time. She was half out of breath and could barely speak.

"What is it Shanni? Are you ok?" asked Simba.

"I'm fine. Kiara, not so fine." said Shanni in between breaths.

The three males looked at each other in confusion.

"Adin, you're about to meet your new brother or sister."

When Shanni said that, Kovu and Simba took off running. The two adolescents were far behind since Shanni was out of breath. They than began to pick up speed so they can keep up with the two males. The four soon made it back to Pride Rock. Right in time too. They walked right in the den and found Kiara with a furry patch in front of her. The Queen's wish had came true.. Kiara gave birth to a healthy baby girl. Kiara looked up to see her father, husband, and son standing in front of her. She spoke.

"Daddy meet your granddaughter. And Kovu, meet your daughter."

At that moment Nala stepped in and said,

"Now that we have a future queen, we have to present her to the Pride Lands. It's a tradition." She said smiling.

The old queen was happy to see that her daughter has now given the life of a soon to be Queen of the Pride Lands. Kiara had forgotten about the Circle of Life tradition. She agreed with her mother.

"We shall present my darling daughter tomorrow." She said.

The sun was setting around that time, so everyone decided to turn in for the night. Tomorrow will be an extraordinary day for the young princess.