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Nala looked at her mother's grave with sadness in her eyes.

"Mother why did I have to lose you." She said as a tears began rolling down her face.

"Ugh-hm"

Nala turned to see one Scar's hyenas, Shenzi, trying to get her attention.

"What do want?" Nala said trying to prevent the hyena from seeing her in her emotional state.

"King Scar wishes to speak with you."

"What does he want?"

"I don't know but you better go see him now. You know how he gets when his subjects are tardy."

Nala rolled her eyes and began the walk back to Pride Rock.

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Nala walked into Scar's private den somewhat annoyed that she had interrupted from her grieving.

"You wanted to see me Scar?" She said impatiently.

"Ah, Nala yes." Scar said walking over to her.

"I wanted to express my grievances over your mother's passing."

"I'm sure you would." Nala spat out.

Scar expression turned to a scowl.
"I assure can that I am being completely sincere." Scar said with a small growl escaping.

"For your information your mother and I used to be quite close in our younger years."

A small smile formed on Scar's face at the memory.

"Now that she is gone, well, I just want you to know that if you ever need anyone talk to or comfort you. You can come to me." Scar said with a smile.

"Alright" Nala said looking at him with curious grin.

"Now that with that out of the way, I have an important question to ask you."

"What would that be?"

"How would feel about becoming the Prideland's queen?"

Nala looked at Scar with look of anger, horror, and disgust.

"I should have known that's what this was about!" Nala said backing away from Scar.

"You order me here claiming to be grieving for my mother only to try to persuade me to be your queen. Well it won't work I'll never be yours Scar!"

Scar looked surprised at this outburst but then began to walk towards Nala chuckling, frightening her even more.

"Oh Nala, no I do not want you as my queen."

"But you said…"

"You misunderstand my dear, I want you to take control of Pride Rock from me. Either when I decide you are ready or I join your mother."

Nala winced at the mention of her mother.

"But why…"

"Simple I want Nala, I want care for you and see you prosper."

He paused for a moment.

"I do care for you and I owe it to your mother to help you."

Instead of calming down Nala got angry. How dare Scar bring up her mother and claim that he all of sudden cared for her. Scar had never expressed such interest in her before, why the sudden change now.

"Who do you think you are my father!"

Scar walked up to her with smile and placed his paw on her cheek and said calmly.

"I don't think dear, I know."

Nala looked completely shocked.

"Wha..."

"Yes, I'm your father dear."

Nala backed away shaking her head and eventually turned and ran out of the cave.

Scar stared at his daughter as she ran from the cave. A slight grin appeared on his face. He knew she would be back; she would have questions that needed to be answered. He would answer them and, in time, their bond would grow. He knew that Nala did not possess his cunning or ruthlessness but she did have Sarafina's good heart, which was something the Pridelands desperately needed.

Yes, she would return and she would be great queen, after all it was her birthright.

This it the first Fanfic I've published. Please R&R. I could use some tips.

I may continue this story but as of now it is only a one-shot.