Two months has passed and it was time for Dunia to give birth. A very pregnant Sarabi, for she was due sometime next month, was by her sister's side along with Nina. Who was like a mother to Sarabi and Dunia after their parents, King Mflame and Queen Anuli died. During the time until her and Mufasa reached adulthood Eshe was appointed to rule until they came of age.

Outside Eshe waited by her son's side, she was thrilled to be a grandmother again. Even though she couldn't stand Sarabi at the moment for her personal reasons. The gold-tan lioness did have a smile on her yellow muzzle but that faded when Baraka walked up the rocky slope. The dark gold lioness was a constant reminder, like Askari. But she decided to hold in her hate and focus on the fact that her son's pride was becoming stronger.

A bit after noon Nina walked out with a tired smile. Mufasa knew what that meant, because there was any crisis, he could be one of the first to meet the new cubs as it was in his duties as king and with this birth, his niece or nephew was being born. With a dip of his head Mufasa stood and headed in the cave.

Sarabi was smiling at two little bundles nestled against Dunia's creamy chest. As Mufasa walked closer he seen that the cubs were light beige and creamy brown.

"They are beautiful, Dunia."

Dunia sighed heavily before looking at her brother-in-law with a small smile. "Thanks Mufasa."

Mufasa and Sarabi shared a confused look before Sarabi looked at her older sister with a frown. "Dunia, is everything alright?"

Dunia closed her eyes but it didn't stop the tears. "Kondo came to me a few days ago. He said he didn't want anymore daughters. So I'm left to take care of three cubs myself once again."

Mufasa frowned before nuzzling the light beige lioness. "You are not doing this alone. We're here for you."

Dunia smiled gratefully before a yawn left her creamy muzzle. Sarabi stood knowing that her sister was in need of rest. When the king and queen exited the den they were greeted by Nalin who was rather in a bad shape. The pale white, light brown mane lion was covered with minor scars and bruises.

"Nalin, what happened?"

Nalin looked up and Sarabi gasped at the long gash along his cheek. "I just chased out a bunch of hyenas."

"By yourself?" Mufasa asked with wide dark red eyes.

Nalin nodded while trying his best to stand. "Kondo has been busy with Reth and I didn't want to intruppt. The boy been through enough."

Mufasa nodded before turning to Sarabi. "Bring the cubs in. I'm going to make sure they're gone then I'm going to see Rafiki. Also tell my mother to meet me at Rafiki's tree."

Sarabi rolled her orange eyes before walking down the rocky slope towards the watering hole where her mother-in-law and Nimet were cub sitting.

-Rafiki's Tree-

As King Mufasa reached the baobab tree he was greeted with the farmilar laugh of the mandrill. He turned and saw his mother and Rafiki in a conversation. When they saw the king they turned and met him.

Eshe nuzzled her son before stepping back. "Is everything alright, my son?"

Mufasa sighed before sitting, along with Eshe and Rafiki who sat on a nearby rock. "Nalin was injured pretty bad today. From chasing out hyenas, he can't do this alone and neither can I. That's why I want to start a guard of the fiercest, strongest, bravest and the keenest of sight. The hyenas is getting out of control and now with Sarabi pregnant...I don't want to take any chances."

Rafiki stood and rubbed the hair on his chin. "A guard huh? Well I think it's a splendid idea."

Eshe nodded in agreement. "Yes. The pride has more cubs than they ever had since the first king which was Dunia and your mate's great grandfather. We need the help. You should make it a effective after Sarabi gives birth."

Mufasa stood and nodded his head. "Very well. We must get back, it's getting late and I have to teach Simba in the morning."

"Ah Mufasa?"

The king and his mother turned and looked at the Mujzi. "Yes, my friend?"

Rafiki grabbed his staff and looked at the two with wondering eyes. "Are you not forgetting someone? Perhaps, the second prince?"

Mufasa shook his head. "Askari is not the future king. I have to train Simba and there shall not be any distractions. Good night old friend."

Rafiki watched the two leave before sighing heavily. "Things are not going to go well...again."

-TLKTLKTLKTLK-

A few weeks has passed, Sarabi was relaxing by the watering as Athalia and Eshe watched the cubs. The queen had a smile on her muzzle that faded when she saw Askari sitting alone with his head low and black rimmed ears against his head.

"Askari, sweetie what's wrong?"

The dark cream cub turned with sorrow in his bright green eyes. He stood and walked towards his mother before sitting in front of her. "Why does everyone hate me?"

Sarabi gasped the question took her completely by surprise. "What makes you think that?"

Askari flattened his ears as tears fell. "Daddy doesn't take me on lessons and grandma...she..."

Sarabi's ears flickered as she stood. "What did she do?"

Flash Back

Prince Askari laughed as he chased Nala and Nyonda. Their cub-sitter was Eshe, who was more than happy to spend time with Simba who was off of king lessons for the day.

Askari pounced and landed on Nala's back sending them sliding across the ground. Eshe looked up when she saw Askari on Nala, who was struggling to get up. With a roar the gold-tan lioness charge towards the dark cream prince and knocked him off with a hard hit to the side causing Askari to land on the ground hard.

End of Flash Back

"She did what!" Askari stepped back from the loudness of his mother's roar. Sarabi turned and walked over to Eshe who was standing and looking in her direction.

She went to say something but a extreme amount of pain went through her lower stomach. She fell to her side with a loud roar erupting from her light beige throat.

"Mom!" Askari cried as he ran towards his mother.

Sarabi took deep breathes before looking at her son. "My little prince, please.." she let out another painful roar.

Eshe walked over and kicked her grandson aside before sitting by her daughter-in-law. "There's no time to send for help. You need to push."

Sarabi saw what her mate's mother did and growled before moving her head and closing her eyes. She pushed and pushed before the sounds of a cub cry rewarded her. The dark beige lioness took deep breathes before looking at her side to see a small pale beige cub nursing.

"She's beautiful, Sarabi. What's my granddaughter's name?"

Sarabi glared at gold-tan lioness, fighting the urge to growl. "I have been thinking and I like the name Milele."

-Priderock-

Princess Milele was sound asleep in between her mother's paws. Sarabi smiled lovingly before looking up at the entrance of the den under priderock to see Baraka.

"I'm sorry to bother you...but there's something I need to tell you."

Sarabi looked at her daughter before looking at her new friend. "It's no problem. What is it that you want to tell me?"

Baraka sat a bit in front of the queen. "I'm only telling you this because you're my friend. But there's a dark serect hidden in this family." Sarabi was mesmorized and held eye contact. "Your grandparents, King Busara and his mate Queen Bahria had two cubs, Prince Mflame and Prince Djimon."

Sarabi gasped, "Eshe called Askari a spawn of Djimon.."

Baraka folded her ears back. "You see... Prince Djimon was my father as my mother is Eshe..."