Ok so this is the last bit so thanks to all my reviewers and I hope you enjoyed it.

On with the epilogue.

Epilogue

"I hear that you two had a major part in the final victory against Scar, I thank you both for all your help," Simba had said afterwards, as they walked along the edge of the Pridelands, checking up on the recovering grasses and animals, and giving Shanika a chance to 'stretch her legs' – or rather, disturb the zebra.

"We don't deserve all the credit Simba, if we didn't have Shenzi's help, things would have come out quite differently," Shargra said modestly, and then he added "Speak of the devil!"

Indeed, Shenzi and her duo of boys – Banzai and Ed, who were quietly bickering behind her (well, Banzai was bickering and Ed was drooling) – were smiling and walking up to them. Simba had agreed to meet them to discuss various issues.

"Shenzi!" shouted Shanika joyously, running into a tree.

"You really have cured her of her hyena phobia, you know," smiled Shargra as the hyena and the lion, good friends now, came face to face.

Shenzi laughed and shook her head, before turning to Simba.

"Your majesty," she said formally, bowing in a stiff and awkward manner, "I apologise for any harm that my pack may have caused you or your pride."

Simba looked down at the hyena. "You are forgiven, of course. It is not your fault that my uncle made you do those things, and by what Shargra said I have you to thank for stopping the fighting and for finally getting rid of Scar. Therefore - I give permission for you to stay in the Pridelands. You may have your side, and the lions may have theirs, and we will discuss things with you before making ideas. Lions and hyenas may come and go as they please, but no stealing each others kill. And of course, should we ever need an ally…"

"We understand," she smiled, and then gave her harsh laugh, her formal manner disappearing, and thumped him on the back with one paw in a sign of friendship. Simba looked shocked, but, gingerly, returned the gesture. "See ya, sport," Shenzi shot at Shargra, and with this the three hyenas disappeared.

Simba turned to begin to wander back towards Pride Rock, but Shargra stood and stared out on the horizon. Simba's tales of his life had stirred a restlessness in him he couldn't understand. He had everything here – friends, a shelter, food and a wide possibility of mates in later life, when that prospect wasn't quite so… ugh. So why – didn't it feel like home?

"Simba," he murmured, and the king smiled, "I-"

"It's alright, Shargra. I know what you want, and I give you my permission. Go, look for your family or head to pastures new. I ask only that if I call for your help, you come. And be careful – Nala has a soft spot for you."

Tears sprang to Shargra's eyes and he embraced the king. "Take care of Shanika for me, would you? She'll get a bit distressed, I imagine."

Simba nodded, and with a final look at the Pridelands, Shargra set off to find home.

"OI!"

He turned round. Shanika was flying towards him, her fur like fire under the hot sun, and she sped right past the startled Simba to Shargra's side, panting.

"You – you were gonna go without me?" she sniffed, and Shargra rolled his eyes.

"No, no. I couldn't do that to them," he grinned, and she whacked him with a paw as they turned, waved to Simba, and started walking.

"So, where are we going?"

"No idea."

"Ah, okay. But Shargra?" she smiled, looking tender and sincere.

He stopped walking, and looked at his best friend, thinking of how much they'd changed since leaving their home, and how mature they'd become. "Yeah?"

"I'm hungry!"

Ok that's the end, I have finally finished! Just to inform you, there might be a sequel to this although I am not sure and I also do have another story I have actually started writing but I'm not sure if I'll continue that or not as I only have about a paragraph.

Thanks again to all the people who have reviewed, and all I need to say now is please review.