"Excuse me Sir." Came a voice from the entrance of the den. A small Hornbill who looked a bit like Zuzu was bowing to the King.
"Who are you?" Asked Mufasa.
"My name is Zazu and I am your new majordomo."
"What happened to Zuzu?" Mufasa looked worried.
"Mother has reached her end. She's been training me since I was little to take her place."
"Excuse me but I'M GIVING BIRTH HERE!" Shouted Sarabi.
"Sorry love. Zazu, welcome to the royal family. Go introduce yourself to Scar and Zira. They're in the cave next to Priderock. Tell, them to come to the child's royal announcement."
"With all pleasure Sire."
Zazu flew out of the den to the cave next to Priderock. It was a small den but very cosy. Scar and Zira made themselves at home there. Scar didn't want to face Mufasa after the death of his parents. Mufasa bullied him like he did years ago because he thought it was Scars fault the two are orphans. Zira just wanted to be there.
"I hate him." Shrieked Scar as he swiped away some rocks.
"I know you do. We'll get revenge. Mufasa will try to act more grown up now with a son or daughter to look after." Zira said cheerfully.
"I guess. And the same song will be sung to that child. I don't want a nephew or niece. It gives me less of an opportunity to become King."
"Excuse me." Said Zazu happily.
"What?" Zira growled.
"You must be Zira and Scar. I'm Zazu. The new majordomo and..."
"Where's Zuzu? She's family. She's the majordomo." Scar interrupted.
"She has gone in her sleep. The King would like the both of you too come to the royal announcement."
"Ok. We'll be there." Zira murmured.
"I was always so nervous for this day. Now I'm finally here with the royal family. Mother would be so proud. I wonder if my siblings will join me? Oh yeah they can't because I'm the eldest and Mother only trained me. A proud line of Hornbills serving the King and Queen. This is the best day ever."
"You are so annoying so leave!" Zira was frustrated.
"Yes." We're trying to eat." Scar dragged an antelope leg into the middle of the den.
"Enjoy your meal." Zazu excited and returned to Mufasa.
"Zazu, just in time. Meet Simba. Our adorable son. I'm about to clean him up and Rafiki, can you tell the animals Simba is born."
"Of course Mufasa. I need to go get my coconut squash. I'll see you later."
"Rafiki...thank you for delivering Simba." Sarabi smiled.
Rafiki smiled and left the den. Mufasa carried Simba to the pond behind Priderock. Zazu followed him and landed on a small rock beside the pond. Mufasa place Simba in the shallow end of the pool. Zazu saw a big leaf beside him so he used it as a towel and cleaned Simba like he was his owned. Mufasa started singing the song Ahadi sung to him.
"My proud child of Pride Rock, you will feel safe with us. Your Mummy loves you very much and Daddy loves you too. You will one day be a great, proud lion, you are my son and I will never let you down. It doesn't matter what you are, you are royalty. You are our child, from now 'til eternity."
"Wonderful your highness." Zazu smiled.
"Thank you Zazu. Let's take him to Sarabi."
They went into the den were Sarabi took care of him while Mufasa and Zazu gathered the lionesses. Scar and Zira were in the den. The antelope leg was now a bone. Daudi, Sarafina and her mate Obi. Sarafina was carrying a small cub. Her daughter Nala. Daudi and Katlego had two children Nuru and Kibwe.
"Sarafina! Daudi!" Scar yelled in happiness. He ran up to his friends and hugged them.
"Hey Scar. This is my daughter, Nala." Sarafina beamed
"She's beautiful. These must be your cubs Daudi."
"Yep. Say hello too Nuru and Kibwe."
"We'll be happy too cubsit them anytime if you want." Zira jumped in.
"Thanks. We better go. Bye." They all left.
"What have you done!" Scar was mad at Zira.
"When we cubsit them. We can train them to get revenge on Mufasa."
"No. Sarafina and Daudi are my best friends. I want to make them happy."
"Sorry Scar. I just want to make you happy."
"Every time I'm with you, I feel joy all over me. You're now my mate and I'm the happiest lion on earth."
Zira smiled and gave Scar a kiss on the cheek. They hugged for a minute.
"I'm going to the new hideout. Are you coming?" Zira asked.
"I'll catch up."
Zira smiled and excited out the back?