Chapter 67

Ari couldn't believe his eyes. There were lions and hyenas everywhere, blood stained the ground, and claws were being thrown between the two enemy prides. When he looked, he noticed Tara fighting Ella. Ella had speed but Tara had strength and skills. For a young female, Tara had this battle covered. Then he looked away and saw Kira and Mason side by side battling some hyenas.

There were about seven of them and between the two lions it wasn't going to end well. Ari decided to help. He took off running but before he could make it over to his pride mates he was rushed from the side. He was thrown to the ground hard but managed to shake it off. His balance was unsteady but he regained it easily. He took harder hits from his dad and uncle Kovu. When Ari's vision was clear he looked up to see who had hit him. It was Manny and he wasn't happy. Ari growled and stood his ground.

"Well if it isn't the Prince's little friend." Manny said.

"Actually I'm his cousin. Figured you would have known that considering how many times you and your dirty pride have been here." Ari said back.

Manny growled and stood up straight.

"Why don't you little brats just give up?" Manny said.

"No! I will fight to protect my own. Even if it means dying." Ari said.

"You got courage kid. I'll give you that. Such a shame you're using it against me when you could be using it alongside me." Manny said as he circled Ari.

"Don't hold your breath old man." Ari said.

"Watch it Kid. I've killed many lions before and I'm not afraid to kill you." Manny threatened. Ari scoffed.

"You wouldn't stand a chance." Ari said.

"Ok kid. You and me right now. Loser has to leave the pride lands." Manny challenged.

"Not a chance. My mother taught never to bet." Ari said.

"Afraid to lose?" Manny taunted.

"Never! I may not have killed lions before but I know one thing is for sure. I will never be so jealous of my sisters that I would destroy their families and set them up for death." Ari spat harshly.

Manny stopped for a moment. His snarl dropped and he stopped in front of Ari. Nothing was said between the two. Ari waited for any signs of movement from the deadly lion two feet in front of him. Nothing.

"How did you know that?" Manny asked.

"I do my research." Ari said.

Manny suddenly grew furious and roared. Because of his roar everything felt like it had stopped; the battles up ahead, the earth, even time. All eyes were on Ari and Manny now.

"Manny kill him!" Zira shouted.

Manny's eyes were ragged with fury. Without hesitation, Manny swung and smacked Ari in his face. Vitani stepped forward ready to defend her eldest child. Kuda stopped her from running over.

"Vitani what are you doing?" he asked.

"Protecting my son." Vitani said.

"By the looks of it, Ari is protecting us." Kuda said.

Vitani looked away from her mate's shinning eyes and towards her son. His eyes were a bloody red and his adrenaline was pumping. Without any sign, hesitation, or warning, Ari jumped. Death wasn't too far from Manny.

Hey guys sorry for the long wait. I have been SO busy with different things I didn't have time to write. But I am here now so I hope you guys enjoy. And to the reviewer with the name Jacie, I really like that name. Do you mind if I name a cub with it? Its really cute. And I am still looking for Favorite couples. Come on Guys their story will be really great. Anyway I am Back and I hope you like the rest of the story.