The Circle of Life.

Chapter 18-Oh no.

Nyota's POV.

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"Hey Neno!" I giggled, bouncing beside my brother. "Whats up?!"

"Nothing much." Maneno replied, grinning at me. "Hey, dont you usually hang out with the girls?"

I rolled my eyes. "I dont hang out with them all the time bro."

"Could've fooled me." Maneno teased.

"Okay, you can shut up." I said giggling.

"Mmmm...Fine." Maneno stopped walking. "Whos that?"

I followed his gaze and blinked. A large black lion was walking through the Pridelands, his muscles rippling under his pelt. His mane was black, with red at the tips. His eyes were a bloodred color.

"I dont know." I said, puzzled. I'd never seen him before.

"Maybe he's friendly." Maneno suggested.

"He doesnt look friendly."

"Cmon sis." Maneno rolled his eyes. "Dont be scared."

"Im not scared." I retorted.

"Then come on."

"Fine." I padded out of the grass. "Hey, uh, mister?"

Maneno chuckled, coming to my side as the lion spun around, his eyes narrowing.

I blinked, holding his gaze. "Um...Hi."

"And who might you be?" The lion's voice was a low rumble; Not exactly a growl, but not a purr either. His eyes glittered with malice.

"Im Nyota." I said, keeping my voice straight. "And this is my brother Maneno. We're the cubs of Kion and Jasiri."

I watched the lion's expression change from dark amusement to dark hatred.

"Kion's cubs....." A slow, evil grin spread over his face. "Of course..."

"N-Nyota.." Maneno squeaked, backing away. I stared at the lion.

"You know my Daddy?"

The lion laughed; The sound was cold. "I despise your Daddy."

"Why?"

"Reasons." The lion stepped closer to us; We edged back.

"Well alrighty then!" I said nervously. "We need to get home now--"

"Oh, I dont think so." The lion grinned coldly. "You two arent going anywhere."

I blinked and stepped back, exchanging a glance with my brother.

Oh no..