Cub trouble

This story is done by Sarah the FBI pup.

Summary
When their parents are away for a long hunting trip and diplomatic purposes, the cubs left behind take advantage of the situation to cause trouble.

Main characters
Nyota

Mkali

Wawindajii

Pippi

Upendi

Mamba

Kaka

Duma

Dada

Haraka

Minor characters
Kion

Jasiri

Bunga

Ono

Beshte

Fuli

Vitani

Kovu

Kiara

Simba

Nala

Tiifu

Zuri

Story
"Now, remember to stay together. If anyone gets hurt, you go tell one of the adults. Do not touch anything you wouldn't touch or do anything you wouldn't do if we were there. Remember to think before doing anything... stay away from pointy objects..." Vitani lectured, she looked worriedly down at her six cubs. Upendi, Mamba, Kaka, Duma, Dada, and Haraka all sighed as they listened to their mother lecture for the millionth time what was to be expected while she, Fuli, and most of the other adults were away. It was okay the first few times, after all.. this was the first time they would be away for so long. But somewhere around the eighth time listening to the same lecture, the cibs had stopped paying attention. Fuli watched them, a slight smirk on her face.

"Now Vitani, I think they would have gotten it by now. Don't you think lecturing them every few seconds is a bit much?" She laughed as she walked over and teasingly nuzzled her mate. Vitani smiled, but the worry didn't leave her gaze.

"I'm just so worried about what could happen... I've never left my babies alone for so long!" Vitani said.

"Don't forget their my babies too. I trust them enough to take care of themselves. Especially with Upendi being there. She'll keep them out of trouble." Fuli said as she ruffled Upendi's strangely longer fur on her head. Upendi smiled. Oh she was going to keep an eye on them... They could count on that. Still not looking quite satisfied, Vitani opened her mouth one more time to voice her worries.

"Don't worry mom. I'll keep them safe from whatever harm that may come!" Haraka cried proudly, puffing his chest out.

"Me too! I can keep them safe too!" Mamba said excitedly, trying to match Haraka's strong demeanor.

"And I'll be sure to let you know if anything went wrong!" Upendi said assuredly.

"Yeah! And I'm so fast, I don't think anyone could ever even touch me!" Duma piped in.

"Mew!" Dada cried in agreement, her toungue subconsciously sticking out. Vitani looked down at each of her children happily. She sighed finally.

"Okay, okay... I guess I've been a little bit over protective. Most likely things will be fine... right?" Vitani said. All of the cubs nodded eagerly.

"Come on. I think it's about time we got you to aunty Tiifu and aunty Zuri." Fuli told them. Vitani nodded and the two led the excited cubs out of the cave.

**** mean while *****

"Sis, come on, we're all waiting on you." Kion called to his sister, Kiara, the current queen of the pridelands.

"I'm coming, just a second." Kiara called back. She turned to her three cubs, who were also in the middle of a lecture session. Wawindajii and Samaki were listening intently, while Pippi had a scowl on her face, slouching slightly. She was so done with the whole 'lecture' thing. She just wanted to get out there and enjoy her freedom from the constant attention of the adults.

"Remember Daj, you're going to be acting king while we're away. I need to be able to count on you." Kiara said to her eldest and only son. 'Daj', for that was one of his many nicknames, only nodded.

"I'll make you proud mom." He said. Kiara was flooded with relief and she chuckled.

"I'm sure you will." She said warmly. She looked over at her middle child, and frowned slightly. "Pippi, remember to sit up straight. You are a princess, act like it." She scolded. Pippi sat up and put on a fake smile. Kiara sighed. "Pippi, listen. This is serious. How you act while we are away will determine how many opportunities we can leave you alone for in the future." Kiara said. Pippi's eyes widened and she nodded intently. If that was the case, then she didn't want to blow this. She enjoyed all the times her parents were away, she was free to hang out and do what she wanted. Kovu strolled in.

"We really need to go now. The children know what is expected of them. I'm sure everything will be just fine." Kovu remarked to her. Kiara nodded.

"All right. Come on, let's get you three to Aunt Tiifu and Aunt Zuri." She said and led them away. But just before leaving, Pippi paused and looked up at her father.

"So... how long will you be gone again?" She asked him. Kovu merely chuckled.

"A good three days, depending on how long it takes us." He told her. Pippi nodded thinking.

"Oh.. will that be from morning to night or..?" She asked him.

"How about you get going so your mother and I can begin?" He asked her with a patient smile. Pippi nodded and hurried after her mother, with Kovu right behind her.

*********

"Can you believe that their leaving to go on Royalty buisiness and we're left to watch the cubs?!" Zuri snapped at her friend. The peach colored lioness was laying down, her back against the rocky wall. And she did not look happy.

"I dunno, I enjoy spending time with them. I know my little Iregino does too." Tiifu replied, lying a little ways away with her head on her paws. A look-a-like small male lion cub curled up next to her, snuggling into her chest. Zuri scoffed.

"Of course you do. How you can even stand the little things... Always so hyper and crazy... always running off somewhere.. getting into trouble.. getting you dirty.. demanding... always breaking my nails.." Zuri muttered. Tiifu chuckled.

"Aww, they aren't so bad. Your just sour grumpypuss." Tiifu said teasingly. Zuri immediately looked annoyed.

"I am not!" She cried. "I just don't know how to deal with all they shouting.. and- and- the pouncing... and all the questions... and the 'never-leaving-me-aloneness'... Ugh! Why do I always have to be the one babysitting! I could think of a million things better to do than watch- ugh- kids." She spat.

"Yep. Sour puss." Tiifu chimed in, a big grin on her face. Zuri glared at her.

" Shut. It." She growled.

"Calm down. I'm just messing with you~" Tiifu said.

"Well quit it. It's getting on my nerves." Zuri grumbled. Which in turn only made Tiifu's smile widen.

work in progress....