Forsaken Love, Crushed Hearts [Closed to YFWE/LavishLioness]

[Baya]

Since the fall that took the life of the outlander leader Zira, a great many things had occurred for the pridelands. Kiara and Kovu were officially mated, and Kovu was learning from Simba how to keep the kingdom safe and prosperous for several weeks. Simba knew his time as king was getting shorter because of his age limiting his strength. He had great confidence that Kovu would do very well as king, even though Kovu was humble about it and didn't think the same way.

It was one faithful day that the animals began to stir in the outskirts of the pridelands whilst the sun began to rise. Simba was sleeping in the den with the rest of the pride, Kovu being near Kiara and his older sister Vitani. The aging lion opened his amber eyes slowly and gazed lovingly at his mate. He then turned his attention to his daughter who was also content. She had not conceived a cub yet, but Simba knew it was a matter of time. The king sighed in content as he closed his eyes to go back to sleep, his crimson mane swaying slightly...

Then there was a roar. A fierce roar that rumbled throughout the den coming from outside. Simba's eyes shot open quickly as he went on alert, and so did the other pride landers. That roar indicated a challenge, judging by the tone and length. Simba was far too old to fight anyone, but he knew if he were to die Kovu would take his place anyway. Kovu also awoke along with Vitani and ran outside along Simba. Simba made his way to the edge of pride rock and gazed down at a familiar face. "S-Scar. It can't be..." Simba murmured as he squinted more.

From below, Taka gazed up at the king he loathed so much. In the years that had passed he had managed to grow to Simba's size, if not slimmer. His black mane had lost its shine from age, and the light colored fur on his chin had grown to resemble a goatee, just as his fathers had. His facial structure no longer matched his fathers however. The tan furred lion sent up another roar to Simba as three other lions halted from a long run beside Taka.

"Simba, how nice to see you..." Taka said with great sarcasm. "How has life been for you? Good? Well, for me it was wonderful. Years spent treading through the desert, fighting for survival, having to watch young cubs die, having to...kill young cubs." Taka said with a slight cackle as he glared up at Simba.

"Simba, who is this?...and why...Why does he look like-" Kovu stammered.

"He is not related to you Kovu. He is scar's first born, and used to be a very good friend of mine. His heart turned black one day over something I do not know..." Simba whispered, his attention however was grabbed by the there other lions with Taka. One was very skinny, but had a quite demented look in his eye. He also had gray fur and a very short but curly mane. He bore many scars most likely from many battles. The other male was much better looking, and seemed to be staring intently at Taka, with admiration and respect. His mane was longer than the other lion's and his fur was more of a light brown color. The third was a lioness, with her own distinct features.

"Nothing to say my king? Where is Nala, hm? Where is your loving queen? I want her to see what the deserts have done to me." Taka snarled with a twisted smirk.

"Nala doesn't have to see you Taka. Why have you returned?" Simba said in a low, but stern tone.

Taka's smile faded. "You always deal in absolutes my king. That isn't a very nice personality trait. If you want to get straight to the point, I guess I'll get to it. Your reign is over Simba. You have not only stolen the throne, but also one of the only things that meant anything to me. I'm going to tear down your world oh great king." Taka said in a bold tone, not even breaking his glance towards Simba.

When Taka said that, the more scrappy looking lion that was with him began to laugh as he gazed directly at Vitani. Vitani gave him a bit of a snarl.

"I do not understand why you'd tell me this Taka. I used to think you were wiser than telling your enemy your plans, but like everything else I thought about you...I was mistaken. You will not obtain the throne. You will fall like your father, and Zira." Simba said with great intensity.

"It would not have been fair not to tell you my king. That'll make your fall all the sweeter...the fact that you'll know its coming. With that, I bid you adieu..." Taka said bowing his head, and placing his right paw over his heart. He began to walk away. Before Kovu or Simba could stop Vitani she had already gone to the base of pride rock and leaped at Taka.

Before she reached the dark prince, the scrappy looking lion jumped at her in midair, pinning her to the ground by the throat. Her eyes were filled with feral rage, struggling against the paw that was pressed so roughly against her throat. The scrappy lion was cackling as he applied the pressure. "You don't know suffering. By the time this war is over...you'll wish I killed you." He whispered into Vitani's ear before releasing her to cough and gag for air.

Simba glared at Taka and the three lions that accompanied him as they walked away. Just as Taka walked away, Nala and the rest of the lionesses exited the cave. Simba sighed as he gazed at his mate. "Taka's back Nala. He's back and he's sworn revenge."

[Baya]

You can go ahead and lock this. I give up.