Lion King AU: Kovu's Kingdom

Kovu's heart was torn as he traveled back to Pride Rock with Kiara, her pelt brushing his side as she merrily hummed away the tune to Upendi. It was catchy, he had to admit.

He'd had fun! For the first time in, well, ever! And Kiara... Oh, Kovu knew he cared for Kiara, but what about his family? What kind of lion would he be, to sacrifice his own mother and siblings for the chance to woo a princess? He did not plan to find out.

When the opportunity to assassinate Simba came, Kovu did not hesitate to take it.

With Simba's death, the plan proceeded quickly, and by morning a vast majority of the Pridelanders were killed. Nala was given the option to accept the new King, but she refused immediately, and her death came swiftly. Several other lionesses followed in the same fashion, including - much to Kovu's anguish - Kiara.

The few remaining Pridelanders were spared, and soon merged with the Outlanders upon Pride rock to form the newest Ndona Pride. Amongst the survivors, an older, but strong lioness, Tama, was chosen by Zira to be Kovu's Queen and, hopefully, mother to his heir.

Now, it remains to be seen what kind of King Scar's Chosen One will become.