Welcome back ladies and gentlemen to the 2nd installment of Delicate. Comments/feedback are welcomed.
The song used is I Like Me Better by Lavu.
The sun was high, shinning brightly as birds chirped sweetly. But there was one that couldn't really enjoy the glorious morning.
"Dad..." ten month Javion groaned out. "Just do it, what could happen?"
Luis turned from his light beige son to his creamy pelted son. Adrien nodded causing the creamy white lion to inhaled and exhaled.
With his nerves uncontrolled, Luis headed to the watering hole. When he saw the beautiful creature drinking he took a deep breath before approaching.
"Sherise," Luis called while trying to keep everything together. "I need to speak to you."
Sherise smiled once she saw the handsome creamy white lion. She went to say something but Luis cut her off with a raise of his massive paw.
"Wait," Luis took deep breaths. "Let me say this before I can't."
Sherise was concerned and a bit worried but obeyed his request.
Luis breathed in and out. "I'm a fool. Because of my foolishness I nearly lost you. There's sometimes when I don't like myself. But then I see you and is around you...with you,"
Sherise was still a bit confused but kind of understood what Luis was saying. Then Luis went a bit further and began to sing,
"Damn, I like me better when I'm with you
I like me better when I'm with you
I knew from the first time, I'd stay for a long time 'cause
I like me better when
I like me better when I'm with you
I don't know what it is but I got that feeling
Waking up next to you swear the room
Yeah, it got no ceiling
If we lay, let the day just pass us by
I might get to too much talking
I might have to tell you something
Damn, I like me better when I'm with you
I like me better when I'm with you
I knew from the first time, I'd stay for a long time 'cause
I like me better when
I like me better when I'm with you"
Sherise smiled until her eyes widened when Luis stood and breathed heavily.
"Sherise, mi corazón. Mi todo, will you do make me the most happiest lion and be my mate?"
Sherise had tears falling from her dark purple eyes before she leapt up and pounced on the older lion. Nuzzling into his huge black mane.
"Of course I'll marry you!"
Luis smiled warmly before nuzzling his fiancee.
...
It's been almost a month since Luis proposed to the future queen. Queen Kiara was happy but the stress from losing her mother and few pride members, left her unable to rule. So, she knew that it was time to step down.
Besides, she needs all her time to spoil her granddaughters.
Inside the main cave was Princess Sherise with her two lioness friends, Zendaya and Bianca.
"You nervous?"
Sherise glared at the young pale beige lioness. Causing Bianca to giggle, the dark brown lioness turned her glare to the brownish lioness. "I don't see anything funny, you two. I'm marrying the lion of my life and becoming queen."
Sherise lowered her as she pinned her ears. "What if I'm not ready to be queen?"
Bianca rolled her hazel eyes, "You worry too much."
Sherise snapped her head up and glared at her brownish pelted friend.
"Sherise," the three young lionesses looked up to see Kiara and Sherise's great grandmothers walking towards them.
The golden orange lioness had a proud smile and a light in her brown eyes. "We're all very proud of you, as I know your father and grandfather are too."
Sherise smiled as tears fell from her eyes. Kiara followed by Sarafina and Sarabi stepped forward and embraced the weeping bride. Sherise and her family pulled away at the sound of a elephant trumpet.
Sherise took a deep breath before heading out of the cave with her family and friends following. The bright sunlight gave Sherise a heavenly glow.
Luis stood near the peak with Adrien, Javion, Amell, Kion and the new Sherman, Kalil. Rafiki's old student. Two pure white doves flew in circles over Sherise before dropping a crown of purple blossoms on the dark brown lioness' head.
Luis smiled, taking in the gorgeous sight of his bride before greeting his fiancee with a small nuzzle to the cheek. "You're breathtaking."
Sherise blushed before they turned and head towards Kalil. Once they reached the end of the Sherman, the cheering stopped.
Kalil stepped up with his staff raised high before setting it down. "We have gathered here today to witness two become one and the birth of a new era. After the traditional exchange, Queen Kiara will step down follow by the claiming roar of the new queen and her king."
Sherise and Luis faced one another before rubbing noses before they rubbed their heads, embracing and nuzzling. Sherise and her groom was unaware of the tears that fell from Simba's bright orange eyes.
The large gold, red mane lion wasn't only crying out of happiness of true love spreading, but he truly missed his beloved mate and best friend. Just watching his granddaughter rub heads with Luis, Simba remembered that night in oasis, after they reunited. That was the night that their first born was conceived, he had just found out that Nala was pregnant with Kiara and Kion when Kopa was killed.
Simba sighed before focusing on the event going on. No need to dwell on the past. He may have lost his mate and son but he still has Kiara and Kion. Along with a pawful of grands and great grands. He couldn't be happier.
Kiara stepped up and roared, announcing her resignation before stepping back as Sherise and Luis stepped up to the peak.
Sherise closed her eyes and let out a thunderous roar followed by Luis.
Simba and Kiara smiled proudly before roaring along with the pride as the animals cheered. Ushering in a new reign.
Quick message. Or translation.
Mi corazón - My heart
Mi todo - My everything
