"Thank you Kiril for allowing me to have some time to myself in the forest. It's always been one of my favorite places since I come here." Alexis says as she is walking in the tundra forest with Kiril.
"You're welcome. Who are you?" Kiril asks as he and Alexis notice Rani, Bunga and Vayra's family.
"Hello. I'm Varya. We're your new neighbors." Vayra says happily.
"I don't think so. A word?" Kiril says as Rani walks away before Alexis goes over as Kiril is showing doubt and concern.
"Well we're both still learning but I'm wiling to give them a chance just like my friend. Varya came here seeking safety for her cubs. I don't think she'd risk being kicked out by disrespecting the Circle of Life." Alexis says as Rani smiles at her causing her to blush.
"Okay. If you say the tigers are welcome here then so do we. Everyone the tigers are welcome by decree of Queen Rani and her friend Alexis. Over here Varya. There's a nice clearing your cubs might like." Kiril says.
"Oh wonderful. Thank you. And thank you. My cubs and I are so grateful to be home." Vayra says.
"You're welcome." Alexis says as she smiles.
"Come along cubs." Vayra says as Bunga says goodbye to the cubs before they leave with their mother.
"Cubs are a lotta work." Bunga says exhausted.
"Thanks for helping with them today Bunga." Rani says.
"Hakuna Matata! Happy to help your Majesty." Bunga says happily.
"That'll take getting used to." Rani says as Alexis looks at her.
"So you're doing it?" Alexis asks.
"Yeah." Rani says before the group leaves.
*Timeskip*
"I'm glad you decided to become the Queen. You'll make an amazing Queen." Alexis says as she and Rani are sitting on a hill.
"Thanks... Honestly I became Queen because of you." Rani says.
"Me?" Alexis asks in surprise.
"You give me the confidence I need. I know I can always count on you to cheer me up. Thank you." Rani says as she smiles.
"You're welcome Rani. Or should I say Queen Rani?" Alexis asks as she smiles.
"No... you just call me Rani. I'd rather my best friend not call me that." Rani says as she chuckles.
"Deal." Alexis says as she smiles before Rani nuzzles her causing her to blush.