Ajira walked through the plains of the Pridelands, sulking. She had always wanted a mate that show affections since she was a cub but instead she was given Kondo and his brother, whom she grew to love.

The sounds of giggling caused the pale tan lioness' ears to perk. She looked around before heading behind a bush and peeked through the leaves to see Kondo flirting with a creamy beige lioness.

Ajira silently snarled as her ears folded back. When the creamy beige lioness trotted off she made herself known.

"We haven't been here a week yet and you're already seeking out lionesses!"

Kondo rolled his red-orange eyes before turning to get a drink from the watering hole. "Ajira, don't act like you know why."

Ajira narrowed her pretty light purple eyes as she growled. "I'm pregnant with your cub, asshole!"

Kondo chuckled before turning to face the pregnant lioness. "Don't be a fool. Your first cub was a girl. What makes you think that this cub won't be a female as well?"

Ajira growled as her tail swished side to side. "How do you know that!"

Kondo laughed as humour shined in his eyes. "You mated with my brother first, Ajira! Azira is the proof and soon that cub will be too."

Ajira glared at the brownish-tan, black mane lion. "If you knew that then why did you mate with me?!"

Kondo smiled. "To humour you of course." his smile faded as a shadow casted over him. "Plus it was to please my pathetic brother. Who asked me to look after you before he died."

"Scar wasn't pathetic!" Ajira sneered. "Besides why not use Reth? You took him for a reason!"

Kondo nodded with a broad smile. "That I did. And that reason dosen't include Azira or your future little girl." he nuzzled Ajira before walking off.

Ajira growled before turning to head back towards priderock.

-Two Weeks Later-

It was in the afternoon when Ajira went into labour. Inside the nursery den was Sarabi with her sister helping the pale tan lioness give birth.

Outside, under priderock a group of cubs were playing under the watchful eyes of Athalia and Sarafina.

"I bet you can't wait for your little one to come?"

The light golden lioness giggled. "Yeah. I have a month to go. What about you, Fina?"

Sarafina looked at her budging stomach before turning her blue eyes to Athalia. "I have a little less than a month but can't wait. Our cubs are going to be best of friends."

Athalia laughed before she and Sarafina turned their attention to the playing cubs.

Azira stood by a dark reddish cub with a red brown tuff on his head. In front of them sat two brownish cubs with Tumani sitting between them.

"I suppose introduction is in order. I'm Tumani and the cub on my left is Chiku and the other is her brother, Chumvi."

Azira looked from the light beige cub to the cub at her side before turning back to Tumani. "I'm Azira and this is my cousin, Reth."

A brownish cub with a fluffy darker brown tuff on his head looked Azira and Reth over. "Is it true you are from another kingdom?"

Tumani rolled her orange eyes. "Don't pay Chumvi any mind. Let's play!"

The cubs scattered in playful laughter causing Athalia and Sarafina to laugh at the fond memories of their cubhood.

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Queen Sarabi smiled at the dark tan bundle nestled in its mother's chest fur. "Do you wish for me to get Kondo?"

Ajira glanced at Dunia before shaking her head. "I'm sure he will see his daughter when he can."

Sarabi wanted to say something but thought best say to nothing. When Mufasa entered with Nalin following close behind. The two males walked over and looked at the little dark tan cub.

"She's a beauty. What's her name?"

Ajira looked up at the king and smiled. "Kula."

Sarabi watched the interaction between Ajira and her mate and wondered why Mufasa was interested in Ajira's daughter when it clicked. She cleared her throat causing the golden king to look at her. "May I speak with you in private?"

Mufasa nodded before walking out of the cave and into the main cave that was deserted of members. When Sarabi stopped and turned to face him, he sat. "Is something wrong?"

Sarabi sat as well and sighed. "Actually yes. You were about to betroth one of the boys to Ajira's daughter."

Mufasa sighed. "Simba needs a queen and Kula is more around his age."

Sarabi frowned when she heard those words. "Simba needs a queen? What about Askari? And what about me? I told you a week ago that I would like to betrothal Sarafina's cub to one of the boys. And I thought we were decided to wait until the boys were older to decide."

Mufasa took a deep breath. "I spoke to my mother and since the Pridelands started the throne has been passed to the first born. I will not be the one that upset the Great Rulers of the past. Simba is to be king after me. As for Sarafina's cub, I'll wait until she gives birth but if she doesn't give birth to a female than Kula will be betrothed to Simba." Mufasa stood and gave the queen a small nuzzle. "I have a meeting with leader of the cheetah coalition. I'll see you and the boys later."

Sarabi watched her mate turn and leave with a swollen expression on her face. The queen was so deep in thought that she didn't know someone else entered the den until they placed a paw on her paw causing her to jump.

"I'm sorry Sarabi but Simba and Askari are in need of you."

Sarabi shook her head before smiling lightly at the older creamy golden lioness. "It's alright, Aniela."

Aniela frowned as she removed her paw. "Are you alright, dear?"

Sarabi lowered her head. "I'm not sure but I have been meaning to talk to you. Do you have any idea why Eshe called Askari a demon?"

Aniela's rich blue eyes widened as a ghostly look appeared. "Have you spoken to Eshe?"

Sarabi sighed heavily. "I have been trying but she has been avoiding me."

Aniela inhaled and exhaled before looking away. "It's probably nothing. Now I believe two little handsome princes are waiting for you."

Sarabi nodded before following the older lioness out of the main cave. Sarabi knew that Aniela and Eshe were keeping something from her and she was determined to find out what.