Lion King 3: Hyena Rules (Chapter 3)

Lion King 3: Hyena Rules (Chapter 2)

Kizazi ran around after a younger lioness. She was just between his and Upelelezi's age.

"Tag! You're it," he cried, tapping her on the shoulder.

"It!" she giggled, swiping at his tail and padding away.

"Gottcha!" Kizazi laughed, catching up to her easily, "You're it, Speckles."

Speckles chased after Kizazi, laughing.

"You two are the cutest," laughed Dotty, "I'm sure Kovu and Kiara will be just as happy as I am!"

"What do you mean?" asked Kizazi, holding Speckles back.

"Oh, I thought you knew. Kizazi, you and Speckles are betrothed. That means that when you're king, Speckles will be your queen."

"Huh... That's weird. At least I like you, Speck!"

Kizazi and Speckles began to play again.

"Who am I betrothed to, Mom?" asked Kumbuka, who had only recently woken up from his nap.

"Well, Kumbuka, you're not betrothed to anybody. Only the royal lions' mates are chosen for them."

"Oh," he said, "Well that's less interesting."

"Don't worry, dear," Dotty replied, licking his cheek, "You'll still have a mate."

"It!" Speckles squeaked, smacking Kumbuka's back.

"Quite it!" he growled.

"It! You're it! Kumbuka!!!"

Speckles swatted at Kumbuka's tail.

"Stop!"

Kizazi laughed at the bickering siblings. Kumbuka swiped at Kizazi with his long claws.

"Shut up!"

"I'm gonna go explore the Pridelands," Kizazi laughed, prancing off, "See you guys later!"

TO BE FINISHED LATER