Chapter 62
As both prides were looking at one another, Varisa and Jairo were hiding in the shade of some trees and in the shadows of some of the huge rocks close to where the battle will be fought. Next to them were Timon and Pumbaa, who decided to team up with them. "So what's the plan, Jairo? Hide a bit longer to find more grub before we join the others, since you never know when your grub will be the last grub you will eat!" said Timon as he picked up a large black beetle, and started munching on it.
"Oh yuck, I think I lost my appetite!" Jario said.
"How can you eat that at a time like this?" Asked Varisa showing how disgusted she was as she watched Timon crunch the head of the black beetle.
Then Pumbaa slurped a nice round, fat green worm.
"Slimy yet satisfying. Varisa you need to learn to be more open about food choices since we don't know whether this will be our last." He said then smiled at her in a reassuring manner as if to tell her everything will be okay.
"Timon, Pumbaa, and my lovely Varisa, for now we shall wait for the appropriate moment to strike since we will be doing some sneak attacks in case any of our family and friends need help." said Jairo in a precise and commanding tone of voice.
As Timon and Pumbaa stuffed their faces with bugs, Jario and Verisa kept in eye out in case something unexpected happens. Along with Jario and Verisa, three other lionesses hid in the trees and behind the bushes. Misty, Camilla, and Kiana were all waiting as well. Suddenly, a twig snapped behind them. Kiana was the first to turn around. She growled ready to attack.
"Hey calm down its us." Said a voice.
It was Tara and she was walking with Imani.
"Tara what are you doing here?" Camilla asked.
"It's ok mom. Vitani had us do something. Don't worry everything is ok." Tara said.
"What did she have you do?" Camilla asked.
"She had us search anywhere we could to see if Tasha had any back up lions hiding." Tara replied.
"Did you find any?" Kiana asked.
"No but my brother is still looking. Hopefully he will be back in time." Imani said.
"Ok. Now what are you girls supposed to do?" Misty asked.
"Right now I am going to go and make sure the cubs and Star are all right. I know where they are so I will be right back." Imani said.
"Be careful." Kiana said.
"I will." Imani said and took off in sprint without being seen.
"Tara you stay with us. We might need you." Camilla said.
"Ok." she said.
Tara bet down and stayed hidden with her mother and pride mates. Out on the field, Kira nodded to Mason and they both walked over to Kiara to help her fight Tasha if needed. Then Ella walked into view. Zida growled remembering the lioness Taja had told her about. In Zida's mind Ella is the first she would take down. Suddenly, every growl and threat was silenced. Tasha stepped forward.
"Well isn't this just so beautiful? Little Princess Kiara has put her whole pride in danger." Tasha said.
"Actually, you're putting your pride in danger." Zida snapped as she walked over to Kiara.
She stood in between the queen and Vitani.
"Hush! I wasn't talking to you." Tasha snapped back. Zida growled but Vitani calmed her down.
"Why is it that you're here?" Simba asked.
"To take back what is rightfully ours." Tasha said.
"What might that be?" Nala asked.
"These lands." Manny said as he stood next to Tasha.
"These lands don't belong to any of you." Kiara said with anger and irritation in her voice. Then an evil snicker was heard.
"No they belong to me." Said a dark and twisted voice.
It was a familiar voice but the owner of the voice continued to be hidden. Then a skinny and well known lioness stepped from the bushes further away from where Jario and Verisa were hiding. Just then Simba leaned into a crouch.
"Hello Simba." Said the lioness.
"ZIRA!" Simba growled.
Oh My Gosh..! Zira has returned! What do you guys have to say about that? And how do you guys think Zira will react when finds out that Kovu is king and has a family? More twists and turns coming up.