Chapter 49

It was a late night when all were sleeping. Kiara & Kovu at the royal part of the den, Adin with his friends, Simba & Nala near the front of the den while everyone else was spread across this cool den. Dreamers were dreaming dreams of peace in the Pride Lands. One particular lioness especially. Tara was dreaming a dream she hadn't dreamed in a long time. A dream of her and Adin. The new rulers of the Pride Lands. Kiara & Kovu stepped won and Adin stepped up with Tara as his queen. She dreamed Adin was as big and muscular like his grandfather Simba with a big brown mane, and royal red eyes, while she was long and slinky with muscle like a normal lioness. Her beautiful ice blue eyes to match her light brown coat. The lands were flourished and Adin was the father of twin cubs. A boy and a girl. But soon, her dream began to turn into a nightmare! A new enemy had risen and was trying to destroy her home, friends, and new family. He was large and stronger then Adin. A fight broke out and Adin had fallen. After his fall, Tara woke up. She was sweating and covered in it. As a way to cool herself down, Tara walked out of the den and was headed towards the watering whole. With an unknown cub following her. As Tara walked, she didn't realize Faith had followed her. Out into the night the young Princess followed her brother's friend. When Faith caught up to Tara, she made Tara jump a bit.

"Hi Tara." Said Faith.

Tara jumped when she heard the princess speak. Tara turned around and looked down.

"Faith, what are you doing out here? If your parents find out here they'd kill me." Said Tara.

"Don't worry. They wont know." Assured Faith.

"And if they do find out?" asked Tara.

"Then..." Faith stopped and was caught off at the same time.

"Then what little girl?" asked a voice from behind. It was Kiara.

"Oh. Hi mommy. I didn't see you there." Said Faith nervously.

Kiara raised an eyebrow.

"No but I saw you leave." Said Kiara.

"Kiara, I'm sorry. I didn't know she was out here." Said Tara.

"It's ok Tara. You're not in trouble. I know how my daughter is. Believe me." Said Kiara as looked down at her daughter. Faith smiled.

"What are you two girls doing out here anyway?" asked Kiara.

"I was getting a drink and didn't realize I was being followed." Said Tara.

"Sorry." Said Faith. Tara smiled.

"It's ok." Said Tara assuring the princess.

As they talked, Tasha, Ella, Mason, and another lioness named Shawni all watched closely at the females.

"Take your positions." Said Tasha.

The others did what they were told and surrounded the Queen and the young females. Tasha walked right up to them.

"Well isn't this nice. Looks like the night holds strange things." Said Tasha.

"Yea you being one of them." Said Tara.

"Bite your tongue child. You wouldn't want to get hurt again." Snapped Tasha.

"You won't touch her Tasha. Not as long as I'm here." Said Kiara.

"Careful Kiara. You wouldn't want to make a mistake." Said Tasha evilly.

"Your mistake is coming here." Said Tara growling.

"Calm your child Kiara!" said Tasha.

"She's a big girl Tasha she can handle her self. But I won't let you hurt her." Said Kiara with a snarl.

"It's not her I want." Said Tasha as she looked at princess Faith.

Kiara noticed and grabbed Faith.

"Leave Tasha. Now." Snapped Kiara harshly.

"Not until that little brat is in my clutches." Said Tasha.

"Never!" spat Kiara.

"Fine. Then I guess I'll have to take matters into my own paws." Said Tasha.

"What are you talking about?" asked Kiara.

"You're about to find out." Said Tasha.

And with that, a roar escaped Tasha's throat. Mason, Ella, and Shawni revealed themselves from the shadows.

"Now I suggest you give up your daughter or fight for her." Said Tasha.

"I'd rather die then let Faith anywhere near your pride." Said Kiara.

"That can be arranged." Said Tasha.

Suddenly, Ella jumped on the Queen's back and took her down. Tara jumped at Tasha but was intercepted by Shawni. In al of this, Faith knew to run. She ran as fast she could. After finding a small cave, the young Princess took coverage in it. During the fight, Kiara was thrown against a rock. Death was coming in the form of Tasha. But before the evil lioness even took to the Queen's neck, a large muscular figure blocked her way and threw Tasha aside. Ari had come to the rescue.

"Are you ok?" he asked.

"I'm fine. Thank you." Said Kiara.

"Why is she back?" asked Ari.

"No time to explain. Right now I want her out of my lands." Said Kiara.

"You got it." Said Ari.

After that, he took off in the direction of Tara and Shawni. He seen Tara struggling & came to help. Ari immediately picked up the young lioness and threw her against a rock. Blood began to ooze out her shoulder.

"Stay away from her!" snapped Ari with anger.

Shawni had fear in her eyes and ran away. Into the night she disappeared.

"Are you ok?" asked Ari.

"Yea Thanks." Said Tara.

"No problem. Now lets go help Kiara." Said Ari.

The two teens ran at full speed towards their Queen. Thanks to Tara, Ella had run away with a broken forearm and Tasha was still going. As soon as Kiara was able to keep her balance, she looked Tasha. But Tasha looked away and looked at someone else. It was Mason and he was nodding to her. Tasha turned back to Kiara, Tara, and Ari.

"You win this round Kiara. But you wont next time." Said Tasha.

Then she turned and ran away. Kiara was breathing heavily but paid no mind to it. Instead, she constantly turned in circles.

"Faith?" she asked.

"Faith..?!" she yelled.

The queen began to scream her daughter's name.

"FAITH‼" She yelled again.

But the Princess did not respond. Kiara began to cry. All of a sudden, screams were heard.

"Mommy‼" said the voice.

"Faith!" yelled Kiara.

The Queen took off in the direction of the screams. She was stopped by Ari.

"Kiara are you crazy? Where do you think you're going?" he asked.

"I'm going to find my daughter."

"Not alone you're not" Said Ari.

Kiara smiled at her nephew then looked at Tara.

"Tara, go back to Pride Rock and tell everyone to prepare for battle." Said Kiara.

"Ok. You two be careful." Said Tara.

"The sun is beginning to rise so we have to get going. I want my cousin back." Said Ari.

"Let's go. Hurry Tara! Go!" said Kiara.

Tara began to run towards Pride Rock. After she was out of sight, Kiara and Ari set out to find their lost princess.

sorry for the long chapter. 50 is going to be the last chapter. unless anyone had any other ideas.