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A Love Stolen

Chapter 6:

A Dream Come True

Sarabi opened her eyes little by little. Ever since Taka had attacked her, her heart had beat faster and faster. Right now, no words could describe how she was feeling; one moment she had been happy, finally knowing that Mufasa shared the same love for her, as she did for him; the next moment she found herself immobilized by Taka's weight, bite marks all over her, and the worst part of it all: the feeling that death hung over her, like a cloud signaling a storms arrival. Then it was all black, and here she woke up in an unfamiliar area. Where was she?

Dirt covered Sarabi's flank, tears dropped from her eyes as realization hit her: she was in her grave.

The sweet African Air felt good to Sarabi, she tried to take long deep breaths, soaking in every bit she could get.

I need to get out of here! What should I do? Sarabi tried to move, her legs felt like they were the weight of an elephant, it was no use. Next she tried to beat the ground with her tail, but it did not budge. Sarabi's final approach was to roar.

Sarabi opened her mouth wide, inhaling the air. Exhale. Sarabi opened her mouth to roar nothing came out. Come on Sarabi, you can do this. She tried again this time it sounded like a cubs meow. One more time. This time it came out as a soft roar. Rafiki turned around in shock.

Sarabi blinked her eyes, trying to adjust them. "Sarabi, you are alive!"

"Rafiki, what am I doing here? This is a grave, I'm in." Sarabi almost cried.

"Princess, I was certain you were dead."

"How do you feel?"

"Rafiki, I feel very weak, like I cannot move. My heart has slowed down a bit, but I think it is still to fast. I feel very sick, I want to go back to Pride Rock."

"I will go tell the King, we can find away to get you home."

Sarabi could only think of one thing as tears slipped down her face. Mufasa.

Rafiki set off toward Pride Rock.

Not knowing of the shock that awaited them. The King and Queen sat on the peak of Pride Rock. Taka had been sentenced to death by force, and in less than five minutes time, Ahadi would have to kill his own son.

It seemed as if invisible storm clouds hung over Ahadi's head, threatening to pour over him at any moment.

Uru silently wept, no one could ever understand her feelings. She thought to a time when both of her son's were cubs, just born. Chasing each other around the Pride Lands, Uru and Ahadi in tow. She thought about the times when she and Ahadi had walked the lands together, a cub in each of their mouths. Or her most treasured moments of all: Star gazing just the four of them on the open savannah.

It took all of Ahadi's strength to move from his mate. Ahadi knew he had to think as a king right now, not a father. A king would not let a killer go unpunished, especially since the victim was a member of the royal family. Taking a deep breath of the fresh African air, King Ahadi cleared his throat.

"Uru, dear, it's time" Uru simply nodded tears slid down her muzzle. Mufasa was nowhere to be found; no one knew where he was.

Time seemed to stop. One paw in front of the other, Ahadi and Uru walked towards the cave. Not as rulers, but as grieving parents. For a moment, it seemed as if they had stopped breathing.

The King and Queen walked solemnly into the south den where Taka was being held prisoner.

"We wish to speak to our son privately, you may go do as you wish. Give us our privacy." The King said, a tear slipping down his face.

"Son" Taka looked blindly towards his mother and father, death was near for him, and he knew it.

"Son, the time has come." "I know Dad." Uru broke down into tears.

"My dear Taka, we love you so much. Words cannot describe how your father and I feel right now. Killing our son, is like plucking out half of our hearts to feed the hyenas." Uru sobbed.

"Mother!" Uru was shocked by Taka's harsh reaction. "You do not care for me right now, you are just acting as King and Queen!" Taka spat angrily.

"Taka, we will always be your parents first! You think you are the only one who is being wronged? What about us? We have to kill our own son! I am your father first and a King second, it just pains me that, it had to be this way." Ahadi sobbed.

Suddenly a lioness yelled into the den. "Your Majesty, Rafiki is here. He says that he cannot wait; it is urgent that he speaks to you right now. Rafiki said that her Highness should also come.

The King instructed the lionesses to guard over Taka, who wondered what could be so urgent. He was grateful though, for the few extra minutes of life.

Rafiki stood waiting for the royal couple. "Rafiki, what is so urgent?" The Queen asked worriedly. "Sarabi lives!" "Prince Taka does not need to be killed."

The Kings eyes once again began to water, this time tears of relief and happiness.

Uru smiled broadly, her eyes seemed to shine again as she nuzzled Ahadi under the chin.

"I need help to get her back to the cave, your majesty. I cannot lift a lioness by myself. Sarabi wishes to come back to Pride Rock whenever it is possible. It would be more comfortable if Sarabi came back here, a tree is no place for a lioness."

I do not have to kill my own son! The storm seems to have lightened up a bit now. Oh thank the Kings; it's a blessing that cannot be measured. Ahadi thought happily. Uru was caught in her own thoughts.

Mufasa will be so happy. The Pride Lands have their future Queen after all. It feels like the pressure has been lifted off of my heart. Thank you Kings.

Rafiki broke the royals thoughts. "What shall we do your majesty? Sarabi is anxious to get back home, and she is weak and tired."

"Ahadi, how about we go get her right now? We can't let that poor child stay in that grave, she's been through enough."

Ahadi nodded. It felt as if for the first time in a while, the sweet African air could finally reach his lungs.

With a new burst of energy, the King and Queen sprinted towards Rafiki's tree. Right in front of it laid Sarabi.

She was still purple but lighter, it was a good sign.

"Your Majesty, you've come for me? I am so happy to see you!" Sarabi's voice was weak and but you could still hear it.

"We will take you home darling, however, you'll have to hold on to my mane." Ahadi said. He smiled from ear to ear.

Ahadi moved to Sarabi, taking her two front paws and draping them over his shoulders, he flung Sarabi in one swift motion on to his back.

"Will you be okay my dear? We will take it slow." Uru said concern etched on her face.

"I'm just so grateful to you, Your Highness." Uru smiled, so polite Sarabi was, she was almost a princess, and she needn't be so formal with Uru.

With that the three lions made their way to Pride Rock.

Sarabi had never imagined that her future father-in-law's mane to be so soft. It was so comforting. Just like Mufasa's.

As Sarabi took in the sweet savanna's air, only one thought crossed her mind. Will Mufasa be there? Will he still love me?

"Your Majesty?"

"There is no need for you to be so formal, you can call us by our names." Sarabi felt so touched. "Will Mufasa still love me, will he still want me?"

"My dear, Mufasa has cried for you ever since Rafiki said you were dead." Ahadi replied.

"It seems as though he lost himself when you died, he will be overcome with happiness when he finds out you're alive, sweetheart." Uru chimed in.

"Thank you" Sarabi had never been through so much in her life, now she knew that Mufasa still loved her.

The trio made it to Pride Rock.

The lionesses all gasped when they saw whom their king was carrying on his back.

Sarabi had fallen asleep on the Kings back, she was still weak and exhausted. Inside her heart was still fast but slower.

Ahadi and Uru laid her down in the royal den. Taka heard them. Sarabi's alive? I won't die! Instead of being relieved that he had not committed murder, Taka was happy that he wouldn't die.

Ahadi looked towards the sky, it was almost sunset. That meant that Mufasa would be returning soon, he always returned at sunset.

"Sarabi, dear, how do you feel?" Uru asked, worry and concern shown on her face.

"Very weak. My heart is still going fast. I'm tired, but feel as though I can't sleep." Sarabi looked up at Uru. "Uru that night that you thought I died, I was so tired, my heart was racing and I just couldn't move."

"It's okay my darling, you need rest. I will ask Rafiki what he can do."

Uru walked out of the den and stood by Ahadi's side. Rafiki walked up to them. "Rafiki, isn't there anything you can do for Sarabi?" Uru pleaded with him, she didn't want Sarabi to die again. Even though she hadn't really died the first time.

"We can only watch her Your Majesties, I am afraid that if I give her any strong medicine her heart will become overwhelmed, and she'll actually die.

Uru nodded, she felt like something had been lifted off her shoulders, but something heavy still remained.

"Just try to keep her comfortable, I wanted to stay at Pride Rock, if I may, your Majesties."

"Of course Rafiki, you needn't ask!" Ahadi replied.

Even though he felt better, the King still felt as though he couldn't breath. The air just couldn't sooth him.

Inside the den, Sarabi was lying down on the floor. She was content. Even though her body throbbed, and shook.

She knew Taka was on the other side but she refused to talk to him, she could hear him mumbling things but couldn't understand them.

Night had fallen over the Pridelands when Sarabi looked towards the entrance of the den. All day she had wondered where Mufasa was, it was then that she finally saw him.

It felt like a sight from heaven. Happiness and love shot through her as Mufasa's mane flew in the wind; he looked as if he had cried. There he stood looking towards the main den where his parents decided to sleep with everyone else, and the royal den, where Sarabi was.

When she could wait no more she took a deep breath. She needed him to hear her.

" Mufasa"

Mufasa stopped in his tracks. He was sure he had heard Sarabi's voice, but how could that be? She was dead; he had spent all day at Lovers Falls telling himself that. Was he going crazy?

"Mufasa, I know you think I'm dead." Sarabi said with a shaky voice. She stopped to catch her breath. "Rafiki was mistaken and your parents brought me back to Pride Rock. I feel like it's been a lifetime, darling. I love you. I was hoping you would sleep with me tonight."

Ahadi and Uru crept up behind Mufasa. "Son go to her, she really is alive, and she needs your love. The love you have been dying to give her." When Mufasa heard those words, he felt as if he could finally breath. His love was alive.

With out one moment of hesitation, Mufasa bounded into the den. Tears of relief, shock, and happiness slipped down his face.

All he could do was say her name over and over, not believing she was there.

Sarabi nuzzled him lovingly, his mane was as soft as his fathers, and she embraced it with all she had.

Before they knew it, Mufasa and Sarabi fell asleep. Mufasa's foreleg draped protectively over her. Sarabi's head covered his mane.

My love is back. We can now have our life together.

Little did anyone know, that the tragedy would not leave the royal family yet.