CandyLuv99, I'm surprised and a bit disappointed about the lack of reviews. But I have you reviewing and seeing your nice and welcoming reviews drive me to update like I do. As for your question, Kiara and Tiifu were getting lessons so that the bit of lessons they received from their mother won't be in vain.

Here's the following chapter, enjoy.

Wake Me Up

Mufasa smiled warmly as he took in the morning air as a breeze went by. Tossing his large red mane around a bit.

A familiar figure of a dark golden lioness grabbed his attention. One of his friends that he grew up with. She along with Sarabi has been truly helpful and the perfect lionesses to talk to when he needed advice, such as now. Exspecially since his mother was no longer here. No doubt with his father, Ahadi.

"I figured you'd be out here. Have you seen Zira? The lionesses are waiting her orders." the dark golden lioness question her friend and cousin.

The golden four and a half year old golden lion sighed before shaking his head. "Not since last night. She's been disappearing A lot lately. I don't know where she goes. But she manages to return before morning."

Julia flickered her left ear. "Cayo and Sarafina are perfectly able to lead the hunt."

Mufasa nodded before looking up and noticed that the sun was high in the sky. "I'll leave you to it. I have one last round to make." he normally would of seen the lionesses off but Julia's reaction to the fact that the queen have been disappearing really put him off.

Julia went back towards the priderock. Mufasa watched her leave debating whether to go after her or finish his round. With a deep breath he turned to head to the northern border. He wanted to make sure there weren't any hyena sightings by the border before calling it a day.

Mufasa continued to maul over the reasons why his mate was disappearing. Besides the obvious fact they were growing apart. He had gotten to the border when he heard a unusual sound. His ears perked at the the small groans before following the sounds to a small den. He instantly looked in and stopped at the entrance as his amber eyes widened.

"Qzira..?"

Pair of red eyes snapped up before a gasp escaped into the air followed by a growl. Manu moved from the mating postion on the pale tan lioness and narrowed his deep brown eyes at the golden lion.

"Don't you see we're busy here!"

Mufasa looked from his mate to male he once consider a brother. "Manu..how could you!" the king roared.

Without waiting for a response he pounced sending the younger lion towards the back of the cave. Mufasa growled but he was drained. Mufasa looked at the pale tan lioness once more before running out of the den.

...

"This is why we need more huntresses." a brownish lioness said before smiling. "Congratulations Sarabi. Have you told Manu yet."

Sarabi shook her head. "I am waiting for him to return from his trip." then she sighed. "I thought I was barren."

The lioness shared sympathetic looks before looking towards the slope to see the king walk up. The lionesses rised to bow but the look on Mufasa's face caused the pride to become alarmed.

Mufasa passed the concerned lionesses and walked over to Sarabi. "I'm afraid my brother is unfaithful."

Sarabi's eyes widened as tears formed. "What are you saying?"

Mufasa looked up with pent up emotions, tears falling down his face. "Zira and Manu..."

With a shake of his head, Mufasa ran down slope and into savannah. While Sarabi broke into uncontrollable sobs.

Kiara had sadly watched the heartwreching moment. Before looking towards her sister who was trying to comfort Kion who was no doubt fuming about the betrayal of his mother and uncle.

"I'll be back."

Tiifu nodded in understanding before turning her emarald eyes on her friend and nuzzled into his mane.

Kiara ran into the Pridelands where she found Mufasa by the water hole. The golden lion sat with his head lowered as tears fell from his amber eyes. Kiara walked over and sat by him before she thrust her head under Mufasa's. Mufasa closed his eyes before returning the affection.

"I love you, Mufasa."

Mufasa stopped and looked at the younger lioness. "I know."

Kiara's green eyes widen in surprise. "But..."

"I see the love and feelings you have in your beautiful eyes everytime you look at me."

Kiara took deep breaths before sobbing. "I'm so, so sorry. I know it was wrong of me to say that after what you been through..."

Mufasa reached down and nuzzled her lovingly. "I guess that I was never in love with Zira. But it hurts that they did this behind my back. But if you're willing...then I will give us a chance."

Kiara smiled lightly at the lion she loved. "Of course."

Mufasa smiled back before nuzzling the light golden lioness. The two spent the rest of the night under the stars.