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Azra ran as fast as she coulld around the palace with Shenzi gaining on her despite their age difference. The idea was to tire Shenzi out and possibly capture her in the process. Azra was taking quite a big risk but getting her away from the shooting seemed to be best at the moment.
Azra went past the office and saw that Simba and the others had miraculously overpowered Shenzi's soldiers. Azra also saw that Royal Security had taken care of the soldiers outside. So she quickly turned around and Shenzi bumped into a wall. Shenzi composed herself and followed Azra back to the office.
Eugene, Tojo, Sanchez, Mark, and Axel had successfully seized the enemy, including Banzai and Ed. Shenzi realized she was trapped. She screamed in rage and put a hand to her forehead. "You know what? Screw this! My momma always said if you want something done right, you gotta do it yourself!" Shenzi yelled and pulled out a hidden pistol. She shoved Azra out of the way and lunged at Simba.
Simba ducked and Shenzi flew over him. She crashed through the glass doors in front of the balcony and landed at the railing. Simba tried to grab her but Shenzi kicked him off and tried to strangle him. Then Simba pushed her and Shenzi fell off the balcony but she grabbed the railing just in time. Simba turned to help her up but Shenzi grabbed his arm and pulled him down too.
Azra sprang into action and rushed to help Simba. Shenzi tried to grab her as well. "What is wrong with you? If you pull us down, you'll die too!" Simba shouted. "At least I'll die satisfied!" Shenzi said with an evil grin. Azra tried to pull Simba up again but Shenzi dragged both of them down. Simba grabbed hold of the railing and Azra grabbed his leg. Everyone inside the office gasped.
Shenzi let go of the railing and switched over to Azra's leg. Simba grunted at the weight he was holding up. They were very high up. Over 120 feet. "Azra, if you're going to do something, do it now!" Simba told her through gritted teeth. Azure reached into her pocket and pulled out her pistol.
Shenzi realized what Azra was doing and her eyes grew wide. Azra pointed the pistol at Shenzi and pulled the trigger. Shenzi was knocked back and she fell to her death. Simba sighed in relief as much of the weight was taken off of him. Nala came over to the balcony and helped both Simba and Azra up.
Simba turned to Azra. "Thanks, cousin. You saved me again." he said, panting. Shenzi's attack had taken a lot out of him. "Anytime." Azra said after she got her breath back. She, Simba, and Nala walked back into the office and looked around.
A lot of the enemy had been killed, including Banzai and Ed. The rest of them were arrested and sent back to prison. The damages to the palace were fixed and the people who helped defeat Shenzi and her soldiers were awarded a medal for their bravery.
Months Later
Azra spun around and looked in the mirror. She had her hair French braided with flowers stuck in the braid. She was wearing her wedding dresses which came to her knees in the front and down to the ground in the back. It was a sleeveless dress with lace around the bottom edges. Azra also wore white sandals and had on gold ankle bracelets.
Nala entered the room and looked at Azra. "You look amazing." Nala said with a smile. "Thanks." Azra said and straightened her dress. "Are you ready?" Nala asked. Azra nodded. Nala left to go join the bridesmaids and Azra approached the door to the sanctuary in Rafiki's church. She creaked it opened and Rafiki signaled for her to come out.
Azra nervously stepped out into the aisle and everyone in the church went quiet. They turned to look at her as she made her way to the altar. Azra was of course walking by herself because her father was not there and it felt weird.
Azra walked all the way down to where Rafiki, Tojo, the bridesmaids, and the groomsmen were. Nala and Tama were the bridesmaids and Simba and Chumvi were the groomsmen. Azra stopped in front of Rafiki and faced Tojo.
Rafiki cleared his throat and started the ceremony. "Good people, we are gathered here today to join this man and this woman in holy matrimony. Who gives this woman to be married today?" He asked. There an awkward pause. Oh no. I didn't think about this. My father isn't here. Azra thought nervously.
Suddenly Eugene stood up from the front row. "I do." He said confidently. Azra smiled. Eugene had been like her father ever since Scar died. Rafiki turned to Tojo. "Do you, Tojo Smith, take this woman to be your wife, to love her, to honor her, to comfort her, and to keep her in sickness and in health, forsaking all others, for as long as you both shall live." Rafiki asked.
"I do." Tojo replied. "Do you, Azra Thomas, take this man to be your husband, to love him, to honor him, to comfort him, and to keep him in sickness and in health, forsaking all others, for as long as you both shall live?" Rafiki asked Azra. "I do." Azra said.
Tojo pulled out the ring for Azra. "Take this ring as a sign of my love and faithfulness." He said and slipped the ring on her finger. Azra got the ring for Tojo. "Take this ring as a sign of my love and faithfulness." She said and slipped the ring on his finger.
Rafiki smiled. "I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride." He said to the new couple. Tojo leaned forward and kissed Azra passionately for a few minutes. The crowd in the church applauded. Azra and Tojo held hands and walked out the church happily. Ready to start their new life together.