The next morning, Kovu woke his son up early before allowing him to get ready while Rafiki moved towards the Pride, climbing up Pride Rock until he hugged the king before moving to look at the lion. Amro moving beside him as the pride circled around.

Rafiki took his staff and shook it above their heads before smiling deeply at them, moving to place some marks on their fur. Sariel getting the traitional blue markings of the royal and Amro getting the consort marks on him.

Before long, they moved to watch Kovu and Nala head up the slope and saw all the animals around the rock. Hearing his parents roar, Sariel bite his lip softly. They had came this far and now, what if the animals didn't really want them as their rulers?

Hell.

He already knew it was going to be Kiara or Akina's cub up taking his place. But maybe Amro wouldn't allow it since, both current leadership had to approve of it, and it could be him stopping it from happening and he wouldn't be selfish at all.

Amro just wanted his own up on the throne.

When it was their turn, Sariel took the first step and made his move towards his throne, Amro following with him. At the peak, he could see everyone staring at him before he gave his roar, claiming his throne. It wasn't long before Amro gave his own roar.

Before they were roaring together.

The pride behind them began roaring also, and when they stopped, a light shined down on them and Sariel nuzzled his mate before moving back downwards to his family. Looking at the older adult males, and Kovu nodded before they began moving away with their mates.

"Where are you going?" Sariel asked, confused.

Malka turned his head. "Your king. It's only fair we get out of your mane by finding somewhere to stay for the rest of our time."

"You don't have too..."

Tojo smiled. "The pride has too many males as it is. Let us do this."

"We won't stop you." Amro said, allowing them to leave.

"Are you not going, father?" Sariel asked.

"No, I'm going to stay and help you out." Kovu explained. "Don't worry about us."

Watching them leave, Sariel flicked his tail and his eyes landed on the remaining males. Kion, Fazil, and Ryo. All standing there with their heads bowed. It seemed like they were showing nothing but loyalty and Sariel purred.

Amro gave him a nuzzle.

"We're kings, huh?" Amro asked.

"Yeah, feels not much different than what you expect." Sariel laughed. "C'mon, let's go do something."

"Like getting this marks off of us?"

"Yeah, like that."

Amro was quick to jump, he flicked his tail with a smirk. "Well? Let's get going."

"Wait, up!" Sariel laughed, running to catch up with his mate.

The Katanga Pride was more quiet with Nyimbo as their queen, she did her rounds, and helped with the problems that happened with the other animals. But she was still getting used to the place. It was nothing like the Pride Lands.

It was in a jungle-like area with trees and vines.

There was an area for each animal, and lions. The lions had the biggest area, and yet the other animals didn't seem to care at all.

The cave that she slept in was only for the main king or queen. Their mate would slee just outside of the cave, with a tree branch filled with leaves hanging over them, keeping them dry if it rained and cool out in the sun.

The pride slept where ever they wanted, and they could find shelter easily if it rained, and they could stay dry that way.

Much different from the Pride Lands.

"So, how's the queen?" Nyimbo rolled her eyes at the sound of Reth's voice. "Feeling great, huh?"

"You're not getting far with that intention." Nyimbo commented before moving along. Reth was quick to catch up.

"I just want to spend time with you." He whined, but it wasn't really a whine.

Nyimbo eyed him. "Yes, go with that."

"You don't think I'm serious?" Reth questioned.

"Not really."

"Aww, come on! I am, serious."

Nyimbo scoffed a little. "Oh, are you?"

"Yes."

"Then prove it."

Reth smiled. "Alright." He moved in to nuzzle his mate, and he was almost surprised to see her returning it, and he let out a purr though he didn't think of it. "I love you." Crap. What if she didn't say it back? He was an idea!

"Love you too."

Thank the kings and queens...

Hold up.

"You do?" Reth asked.

"I guess you can say love works in a lot of ways." Nyimbo said.

Reth purred. "I guess so."