The weakest moment of his life

Loving his friends was not enough.
He valued safety and wanted power.
The other side would provide both.
For once, he wanted to win.

Even though he made his choice,
It took courage to go ahead.
"Brave enough not to look back"
Or at least he told himself.

But while betraying the beloved ones,
He felt his red lion die
And wasn't able to lie anymore.

Lived the rest of times ashamed
Because he could've been a hero,
Instead of becoming a disgusting rat.