SPARTAN-626: Yes, Kopa is now king and we will see plenty pm what he has to go through. As for Vitani, it might take some getting used too, but with Kopa's help, she'll make a fine queen.

Vitani snarled as she struck the water, sending water onto the banks.

It had been a few months since Kopa had become king and she had accepted to be queen. Malka and the rest of the Pride regained their strength and were up and about.

After they were fully back to thier old selves, Simba, Nala, Kiara and Kovu said their good byes and traveled back to the Pride Lands, promising to visit often.

Kopa tried to hard to follow in his father's paw prints and led the land with a firm, gentle paw. He created laws that made a kingdom.

His new pride never doubted him and trusted him wholeheartedly. Tojo was quite possibly the most excited After suggesting it, Tojo's bird, Kidogo became Kopa's new majordomo. The young blue feathered bird took his new job very seriously and his siblings were proud.

Herds grew greater in numbers and very soon, other big cats and predators began to make their way into the North Land, with permission from Kopa of course.

Cheetahs were making themselves at home whilst leopards settled in the trees. As the rainy season appeared, the water hole grew larger and soon new rivers began to flow, bringing in new animals, such as crocodiles and hippos.

The small land Malka and the pride lived in was slowly growing into a beautiful kingdom.

The only one who seemed out of sorts was Kopa's new queen, Vitani.

Beginning to feel the stress of royalty, Vitani began to lash out at herds who stepped out of line, resulting in some herds to distrust her and even fear.

The young lioness tried very hard, but he wasn't born to rule, that was Kovu. All she knew in life was fight, to survive. She often put herself first and very soon found that she was no better ruler then her mother.

Angered by her most recent argument with one of the herds, Vitani left to cool off.

She was sitting by the water hole, staring at her reflection.

"Something wrong?"

Vitani turned to see Kula coming to stand beside her.

The tan lioness cleared her throat and sat up. "No."

"It's hard, huh? Being queen."

Vitani frowned. "Yeah. A month into it and I've all ready got most of the herds hating me."

Kula raised an eyebrow. "I don't know about that.""Yeah? Do you know who I am? I was raised by one of the fiercest lioness in our time."

"Don't give her too much credit. Listen Vitani, you have the makings of a great queen, just give it time."

"Kula! Vitani!"

The two turned to see Kidogo flying over head, his expression full of fear.

"Hyenas have invaded! Near the south border, Kopa has gone to meet him!"

Both lionesses growled. "Hyenas!? How dare they come to this land!" Kula growled, having still not recovered from the frightful nights she had spent in the Pride Lands, always looking over her shoulder to make sure a hyena wasn't planning to attack.

Vitani growled as well. The hyenas had betrayed her father and killed him. They should have destroyed them all when they had the chance.

"Take us!" Kula said and Kidogo led the way.

TLK

Kopa's paws moved swiftly through the grass when Malka and Chumvi behind him. He had never actually met a hyena, but he had heard stories of how they assisted Scar in taking over the Pride Lands, chased and threatened to kill Simba when he was cub and in the end he trying their leader. Never trust a hyena were his dad's words.

Kopa made his way up a hill to get a better view and sure enough, there was the clan of hyenas, huddle together and whispering among themselves.

The matriarch, also know as the leader, Kopa learned, was first to notice them. Nodding to her clan, she stepped forward and bowed respectfully. Kopa narrowed his eyes as he started down the hill, leaving Malka and Chumvi. Kula and Vitani arrived shortly after growled as they came to stand beside their friends, watching as Kopa stared down.

The matriarch stood straighter as Kopa neared. "You're majesty-"

"Why are you here?" Kopa asked.

The hyena, who seemed to be around Kopa's age, winced at his tone. "You're majesty, my name is Kweli, I am the leader and my clan has been traveling far, we... We wish to have your permission to join this pride... many of my members are with pups."

"No, hyenas are not welcome in my kingdom."

The matriarch looked up into his turquoise eyes. "Please, we've been traveling for so long."

"As I said hyenas are not welcome."

"M-may I ask why?"

Kopa growled. "Because you're ungrateful, untrustworthy-"

"I assure you, sir, we are-"

"Don't interrupt me, hyena. You're a cunning species and will do anything to get your way. You'll be lucky that I don't send my pride to chase you out."

The hyena frowned as she cleared her throat, nervously. "My king, please. We are nothing like that. My clan is good and pure and we would not do anything to make you think otherwise. We are loyal to those we serve and help protect."

"My Uncle said the same. Until hyenas betrayed him."

The hyena tilted her head slightly. "I am not sure I know to whom you are referring."

"I do." One hyena said as he stepped forward. You're referring to the battle that happened in the Pride Lands, with lion and hyena. Scar was it? He was leading the hyenas and making them do his bidding. They betrayed him because he betrayed them."

"How do you know this, Maji?" The matriarch asked.

"Those three hyenas that wanted to join our pride told me, before you threw them out."

"They were stealing our food and trying to take over."

"I trust your judgement, my matriarch. But before they left, they told me tales form their days in the Pride Lands."

"These 3 hyenas, what were their names?" Kopa asked.

"Don't remember. I remember that they had a crazy friend, I think his name was Ed."

"You're majesty, we are nothing like those hyenas. There are hyenas who respect the Cirlce of Life. Please, give us a chance."

Kopa frowned. "I will allow you into the land , for now I reserve judgment. But try anything, and you will be run out of here faster then a cheetah's speed, understand?"

The hyenas nodded.

"Good. Chumvi will escort you around."

Vitani saw Chumvi tense up on the corner of her eye. He wasn't happy with this decision either.

But, he did as he was told and started d9wn the hill, ready to escort the clan.

Kopa nodded and Chumvi led the clan away. One hyena, who was in the back, glanced at Kopa, a slight glare in his eye as he followed his group.

Kopa didn't seem to notice for at that moment, he was joined by the others.

"Are you out of your mind?!" Malka hissed as he came up to Kopa's side. "Didn't your father teach you anything about Hyenas?! They're sneaky and disloyal; you said so yourself! We can't trust them!"

"If it weren't for them, we would still live in the Pride Lands and Scar would be helpless without his little monsters." Kula chimed in.

"They betrayed their king and nearly killed your father!" Vitani said.

"Enough!" Kopa shouted. Then he turned to his pride. "Listen, yes, they are hyenas and no, I don't trust them. But denying them help would not make me a very good ruler."

"Would in our eyes." Malka muttered.

"What was that, Malka?" Kopa asked. When no answer came, Kopa continued. "A true King helps those in need. Now listen up, this is a different clan, different from the ones that helped take over the Pride Lands. But just the same, I will be sending one of you to make sure they don't cause trouble. Maybe they are what they say they are and don't want trouble."

"And of they aren't?" Vitani asked.

"We'll run them out. I'll have Kidogo and his siblings keep watch from above in case they start anything. Until then, they are allowed to stay and that is my final word, is that clear?"

His pride muttered in agreement and Kopa nodded. "Good."

TLK

After he had taken the clan around the North Land and explained the rules of the land, Chumvi led them to the water hole where they gratefully drank their fill whilst the brown maned lion watched closely.

One hyena sat away from the group, eyeing his clan and Chumvi. He curled back his lip and licked the scars that rested upon his shoulder.

"Kali."

The hyena looked up to see the matriarch walking towards him. "Care for a drink?"

"I will drink when I want." Kali growled.

Kweli frowned. "I give up, Kali. I welcomed you into our clan, we helped heal your wounds and still you resent us. If we could, we would help find your clan, but it just seems impossible."

"You sure give up easy." Kali stood and faced her. "How in Africa, did you become matriarch?"

"Because it's tradition that a female is to lead." Maji said as he walked up. "If you have a problem, you may take it up with me."

"No, thank you, beta." Kali sneered. With that, he turned and walked away to find another spot.

"Cheerful fellow, isn't it?"

Kweli frowned. "I worry about it, sometimes."

Later that evening, Kopa was watching the clan from a nearby hill, as they settled in for the night. His eyes glistened in the dark as he noticed one hyena sitting away. He raised an eyebrow before he noticed the matriarch walking towards him.

The young hyena bowed. "Sir, I wanted to personally thank you for letting us stay."

"Don't speak too soon, hyena." Kopa said before glancing back at the lone hyena. "Why doesn't he join the clan. Some nights are chilly."

Kweli sat down and frowned as she followed his glance. "Kali had only been with us a few years. We found him wounded from a lion and without a clan. We had just kicked out three other hyenas who were threatening to steal my position as matriarch. I didn't see any harm, but even after we tended his wounds and welcomed him, he still resented us, and wanted nothing to do with our clan."

"Why does he stay?"

"Protection and food is my best guess." Kweli replied.

"You said he was attacked by a lion?" Kopa asked.

"Yes. He said he remembered that it was a tan lioness with a brown stripe upon her head. He wouldn't explain further about her. Only that she and her pride invaded his clan's home and chased them out. All while shouting 'For Scar!' He tried to defend his home, but was injured and separated from his clan."

Kopa frowned. Zira, he thought. She must have attacked in anger after they betrayed Scar. So that means, Kopa looked down at the hyena, narrowing his eyes. Kali is a member of Scar's old clan.

"Your majesty?"

Kopa cleared his throat. "Make sure your clan keeps to themselves," He said as he turned to walk away. "I do not want to hear any complaints from the other animals who reside here."

Kweli nodded and Kopa couldn't help but notice the dejected look her eyes.

Perhaps not all hyenas were bad, but Kopa wasn't one to risk it. Especially with an old member of Scar's pride lurking in her clan.

Leaving the matriarch alone, Kopa left to join his own pride.

Everyone was sleep by the time Kopa arrived, save for Kidogo.

"Your majesty." The young bird bowed.

"Kidogo, I want Bluu to take watch over the hyena clan tonight."

"Is something wrong, your majesty?" Kidogo asked.

"Just an extra precaution." Kopa said.

The bird bowed and flew off to fetch his brother. Kopa yawned as he went into the cave and settled beside Vitani. Sighing, he closed his eyes.

TLK

The next morning, Kopa was awoken by a distressed animal. Racing out of the cave he saw a cheetah racing his way. "Your majesty!" He cried.

"What is it?"

"My mate and I awoke this morning to find one of our cubs gone!"

"Perhaps he or she wondered off?"

"Impossible! They were just born a few days ago!"

"Where were you and you mate sleeping?"

"In the tall grass. We awoke and found him missing, but our other cub is still with us."

"Has there been any trouble like these before?"

The cheetah shook his head. "No, sir, not with any of the animals."

Kopa growled. "Go to your mate, I will have my majordomo report to you soon enough." And with that, Kopa raced off, his destination clear.

Upon arriving, he saw the clan of hyenas resting in the early morning light. Angered, he roared in full fury making the hyenas scramble awake and huddle together, frightened.

Kopa narrowed his eyes as he walked him, his head low and his claws out. " Where is your matriarch?!" He demanded.

"H-here, sir." Kweli answered as she came from her clan. "What is it?"

"Someone stole a cheetah cub in the dead if night. It was only a few days old."

"I assure you, sir-"

"SILENCE!!! I know it was one of your hyenas. I have been informed that nothing like this has never happened in this sort of place before."

"Sire, with all due respect, from what I have learned, your kingdom has only just gotten new members. Perhaps-"

"Where is Kali?"

"Kali? I would assume he was still sleeping somewhere."

"Bring him here."

Kweli nodded and walked back to her clan and shared some words with her before another hyena joined her, but not Kali.

"My beta, Maji, tells me that he went for walk."

"Really? Well, when he returns, I want you and him to report to my den."

The hyenas bowed and Kopa snarled as he walked away.

Bluu and Kidogo appeared next to him, flying beside him.

"Sir, I hate to say this, but Bluu says that he was awake all night and that the hyenas couldn't have escaped his guard."

"I do not blame Bluu. The hyena I suspect is a crafty one, sleeps away from the group."

"What are we going to do?"

"At the moment? Nothing. I still don't know who did it."

"Then why do you blame the hyenas?"

"I want to keep them on their toes. But if it is who I suspect, then rest assured, the hyenas' time is limited."

New chapter! Sorry to all those who like hyenas, but don't worry, things will get better soon enough.