Author's Note: Pirate22; I'm glad you like little Chumvi and it's closer than you think.

TMNTMentalistTLK lover; Change is good and there's more to come.

THGEverlarkTLKFan; Yes the cub of Scar and Zira is Chumvi. I thought it was something new, but I'm glad you liked it.

Dawn was approaching, a little light swept across the starry sky. As the sun peaked from behind the horizon Sarabi quietly stood from her spot next to Naanda. The dark beige lioness gave her sister a nuzzle before exiting the cave. She knew that Mufasa would be up on the summit by now. So after stretching she quickly climbed up the winding slope. Once she reached the top he was there. Sitting near the edge, the warm morning breeze blew through his lush red mane. He moved his memorizing amber eyes to her and smiled, which left her legs weak.

"Sarabi! You made it!"

Sarabi blushed before she walked over to the golden male and sat by his side. By now the sun was higher in the sky. A mixture of colours spread across the sky. Sarabi watched this in awe before she turned her bright orange eyes on Mufasa after she felt him swift.

"Sarabi, you were right about something bothering me yesterday."

Sarabi perked her ears and cleared any noise or anything that is distracting as she focused on her friend. "I'm here."

Mufasa sighed heavily before looking back out to the lighting plains. "My parents want me to take the throne next week."

Sarabi was lost for a moment about why he wanted to talk. That's before she seen unsureness in his eyes. She put a lighter beige paw on Mufasa causing him to look at her. "Are you worried that you won't be a good king?"

Mufasa looked away and nodded. "I'm not sure if I'm ready and what kind of king I would be if I don't have a queen."

Sarabi could spot a drop of tears falling from her angelic face. She frowned before nuzzling the golden lion. "I have faith that you will be a wonderful king. You have a heart that's brighter and bigger than the sun. You treat everyone as equals. Just like the first king of the Pride Lands. I'll be proud to call you king."

Mufasa's heart nearly slammed out of his chest at his friend's words. He quickly turned to look at the dark beige lioness. She everything he wanted. He may not be in love with her but he can't deny that he doesn't love her. But she is the perfect lioness for him. He cleared his throat and sighed.

"Sarabi..." it was quiet so he continued before he chicken out. "You are my best friend. I can trust you with everything. As though I'm not in love with you, I do love you."

Sarabi couldn't tame her racing heart as her friend continued. Mufasa took a deep breath before put a paw over her's.

"I don't see any one else but you to be my queen. So will you marry me?"

Sarabi felt the air leave her body. She couldn't believe that this handsome prince just proposed to her. Tears fell from her eyes as she lowered her head. Mufasa frowned before taking a paw and lifted her head.

"Sarabi, why are you crying?"

Sarabi looked into his eyes and fell on the large lion before sobbing in his mane. "I love you! You don't know how much but I can't be your queen."

Mufasa pulled her back a bit and nuzzled her. "Why not?"

Sarabi turned her head as her dark brown rimmed ears were flat against her head. "I'm pregnant with another lion's cub."

Mufasa took his paws so Sarabi is forced to look at him. "I know you're pregnant with your parents murder. But that don't have anything to do with the cub you're carrying. I'll love him or her as my own."

Tears continued to fall as she tried to move but his held was firm. "What if you want a cub of your own?"

Mufasa lightly pressed his muzzle against her's before moving his head along side her neck. "If you want to give me a cub, that's fine. They along with yours will rule together. But right now let's take one step at a time."

Sarabi just couldn't believe this. She closed her eyes and nuzzled into his mane. "Mufasa...I accept."

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Animals traveled through the cold watering holes as birds of different colours flew across the bright blue sky. Ahadi and Uru stood with Rafiki as the inhabitants gathered under pride rock. Rafiki chanted a blessed chant before waving his wooden staff over the now former rulers. The middle-aged baboon bowed before taking a step back. Ahadi and Uru nuzzled before roaring. The animals bowed as the former king and queen headed back to the pride. Mufasa was sitting by Abdul as Sarabi was sitting by Sarafina and Naanda, the light beige lioness' stomach was budging.

Rafiki waved his stick over Mufasa and Sarabi as he chanted a spiritual chant. Mufasa smiled before the two walked to the peak. Mufasa and Sarabi nuzzled before roaring, not only as mates but as king and queen as well. The animals cheered for their new rulers before bowing as a sunbeam shined on the newly married couple. Everything was peaceful until a painful roar was heard.