Hay y'all Okamibattleblock here, with a the season of love in January ! So it has't been the longesttime since my last update, which I have this chapter and with one new song to boot. So this includesthe last chapter of the old version, and the use to be new chapter. So have fun and I see y'all at the end.

Kion was bustling around the flower patches as Taka laid at the river's edge of Bustani Plans. With the river from the backlands flowing right down the middle of this low plan between hills, Bustani Plans it made way for some of the Pride Lands most beautiful flowers. The north side of the river was Pride Land territory down south was backlands, you can often tell by the mass amount of trees that dotted the riverbend.

" Kion, I don't think Mshzuri really cares what flower you bring him."

" He may not care Dad, but I do." Kion quipped back as he sniffed and studied each possible blossom.

It has been a week since Bungas and Mshzuris outland adventure. While Bunga got out reltivly unscaved, Mshzuri was worse for wear. His brown fur now held shades of burgundy around new scars that dotted under his fur. His left eye now was now pure which clashed with his dark chocolate right eye. He was forbidden from walking alone as his legs couldn't handle his weight, which wasn't much for a fifteen year old cub. So to help his friend cope Kion promised to bring him a flower each day.

" Plus, it the Upendi Celebration I want it to be special."

Taka smiled as he let out a loud yawn and stood up. Before Kion knew it he was trapped between Taka's paws and was at the mercy of his uncles playfully messed up his growing mane.

" Ha ha! Stop it!" Kion laughed as he struggled against the spirit. Often Kion would forget Taka was simple a spirit trapped in his heart and mind, not to mention how Nala can see him too. But he was there and that was all that mattered to him.

" Come on Kion. I'm just helping you look more appealing." Taka teased as he dealt one more blow to Kion's mane, before letting him go.

Kion rolled a little ways away before plopping down in the field of flowers causing some petiles to fly away in the wind. It took him a few moments to calm down and let a few more laughs out. Taka lomed over him with a grin on his face.

" There, I think you look much better now."

Kion playfully kicked Taka's leg as he got up and shock the pollen of his fur. Kion looked at his reflection in the water as well as his 'fixed mane' and the same. Sometimes it was easy to forget Taka was a ghost.

" What was that for?!"

Taka just grinned as with and quickly changed the topic. " So, have you thought of any one in particular lately?"

" What do yo-" Kion thought more about his question and realized what Taka was really asking.

" Daad! I'm nowhere near ready for that!"

" Ready for what might I ask?"

Attracting both lion attention was queen Nala herself. Judging by her slightly tried form she and the other lioness just got back from a hunt.

" Mom!" Kion called happily as he ran towards his mother, before getting each other with a loving nuzzle.

" Kion! We saw each other this morning. There is no need to be excited."

" Come Nala. What's wrong with a cub showing his affection for his parents." Taka said slyly.

" I guess you're right." Nala admitted as she removed herself from Kion. " Now, what have you two been up to?"

" Nothing much just looking a flower." Kion said happily as he swiftly got back to his search.

Nala gave a puzzled look towards Taka who in retuned just gave a simple shug.

" It for Mshzuri. After his little accident a week ago Kion took it upon himself to bring him a flower each day he would visit. Which if my dear nephew paid more attention to his son...:" Taka trailed off letting Nala to complete his sentence.

" It not just Simba. Even I rarely see him any more." Nala look at Kion who was still bouncing around in the sea of flowers, his tail swishing happly back and forth. Taka followed Nala's heartbroken gaze and tried his best to cheer her up.

" At least he's not alone. Take it as personal experience, but being alone with thoughts of family betrayal and what not can twites the mind into dark places. He has his friends to see him through it."

" Ya, and what about you? You been with him since he was born."

" Nala, I'm practical raising the child, I think it comes with the territory. " Taka said with a mix of sarcasm and sincerity.

Nala rolled her eyes and little punched the older lion in the shoulder. " Okay, no need to boast Scar." Nala said jokingly before laying her head on his souder.

" I just wish there was a way to get him back to Pride Rock. Back to us." Nala said gloomingly as she stared at her son.

" Found One!" Kion called from the field.

Nala quickly removed herself from Taka's shoulder and stood up like the strong leader she was. In Kions mouth was a bright sky blue flower. It's petiles grew from both sides of the stem with the main flower on top curving into a perfect dome with an opening on top.

" See ya later mom! I gotta get this to Mshzuri!" Kion said eagerly as he quickly hugged his mother before dashing off.

" I better get going to. Last time he left me behind I flowled a false tail and fell into a trip he made." Taka chuckled as that found memory crossed his mind.

" Taka just make sure he's alright." Nala asked somberly.

" I'll die again before he even get hurt." Taka assured with a smile before dashing off after Kion.

Kion got to Rafiki's tree just at past noon. He waited patiently by the foot of the tree with the flower tucked safely between his teeth. Rafiki was making sure Mshzuri was already before he could leave the tree.

" Okay Princes. Feel free to come on up." Rafiki called from one of the many openings.

Kion nodded as he climbed the tree, and at the top was a sleeping bundle of brown fur in the middle. Kion heard a branch snap back in place meaning the mjuzi has left for some unknown reason. Mshzuri chest bobbed up and down slowly, snoring quietly. Kion never new how will built the kind lion was, sure Kion looked ,and was, physically stronger but Mshzuri could be intimidating for an unsure stranger. Over his right eye was a tightly tied eye patch to cover it, adding more to his intimidating look.

Kion softly headbutted Mshzuri to wake him. Ever slowly did Mshzuri open his eye.

" Wake up sleepy head! If you think your sleeping the day away then you're sorely mistaken." Kion said snarkingly, before fixing the flower safely behind his ear.

" Thanks Kion." Mshzuri said warmly. Carefully he got up. At first he would fall back down, but now he could lift himself, with a bit of help.

Kion helped Mshzuri up onto his back and carefully jumped off tree as Kion hit the ground Mshzuri slide himself off Kion and stretched to let the cool breeze swep through his fur.

" Carefully don't stretch too hard or you my reopen a wound."

" Don't worry Kion. I wouldn't do anything if it hurt you." Mshzuri said as he finished.

" Beside it not like I'm the one risking my life to protect the circle of life."

"Trust me, fighting off a group of mindless dogs isn't risking my life."

Mshzuri playfully rolled his eyes as he walked next to Kion. " Okay then o fierce leader enlighten me on what ' risking your life ' really is." Mshzuri said with a smile, and Kion was more then willing to tell his stories.

So that what they did. Mshzuri carefully listened to each of Kion's stories. From saving big springs from the crocodiles, to facing their fear of a monster that may or may not have existed. Mshzuri was practically lost in all of Kion's tales, he just seemed to brave and willing to help others even if it cost him his life. It was twilight now and the two where only half way to Pride Rock.

" How about you? What adventures did you have in Rafiki's tree?" Kion said with a smirk not expecting an actual answer.

" Unsurprisingly not much. But I did do a lot of dreaming." Mshzuri said a bit embarrassed as he looked towards the ground, he half expecting Kion to laugh at him.

" About what?" Kion asked as he tried to pry more out of him.

Mshzuri let out a sigh before looking up at the appearing stars. Kion flowled his gaze.

" I was dreaming about how life could be." Mshzuri said to the sky. Kion looked at his friend, surprised at what he said.

" Like, how would life be without any bad. It would be just perfect."

Mshzuri: I close my eyes and I can see

A world that's waiting up for me

That I call my own

Through the dark, through the door

Through where no one's been before

But it feels like homeThey can say, they can say it all sounds crazy

They can say, they can say I've lost my mind

I don't care, I don't care, so call me crazy

We can live in a world that we design

'Cause every night I lie in bed

The brightest colors fill my head

A million dreams are keeping me awake

I think of what the world could be

A vision of the one I see

A million dreams is all it's gonna take

A million dreams for the world I'm gonna make

Mshzuri sang softly. So lost in his thoughts he failed to notice that Kion was grinning at him. Mshzuri felt heat rush to his cheeks as he quickly turned away, feeling embarrassed for spilling his heart out.

" I..m sorry. I didn't mean to-"

" It's fine Mshzuri really. I think a leerie needs idealistic thoughts like that." Kion said warmly.

Mshzuri felt more heat rush through him as he hoped Bunga would keep the word in secret.

" You… head about leeries huh? Well I..I kind of… umm-"

" Mshzuri. I think it's great your thinking like this." Kion assured. Almost at an instant Mshzrui's rambling stopped. " So please tell me more, Mr. Leerie."

Mshzuri smiled as he continued to tell Kion about his ideal world.

Mshzuri:There's a place I would build

Every inch of it filled

With beast from far away

The special things I compile

Each one there to make them smile

On a rainy day.

They can say, they can say it all sounds crazy

They can say, they can say we've lost our minds

I don't care, I don't care if they call us crazy

Run away to a world that we design

Every night I lie in bed

The brightest colors fill my head

A million dreams are keeping me awake

I think of what the world could be

A vision of the one I see

A million dreams is all it's gonna take

A million dreams for the world I'm gonna make

Kion was lost in Mshzuri's words, the way he described each the world was just enchanting to him. How no one was in need of saving, everyone respected the grand circle of life, and most of all, no one ever felt alone.

" Wow…" Kion was practically left speechless. He had to admit he never knew his friend was so talented with words. " Mshzuri that sounds-"

" Perfect?"

Kion simple nodded his head absentmindedly.

" I- want to help you achieve your dream." Kion admated.

" Y-y-you do!? Kion that's-"

Kion:However big, however small

Let me be part of it all

Share your dreams with me

You may be right, you may be wrong

But say that you'll bring me along

To the world you see

To the world you close your eyes to see

So I can close my eyes to see.

Kion but his head on Mshzuri, there eyes mere inches apart. As the world slowed down around them, with nothing but the night twilight sky above the.

Mshzuri:Every night I lie in bed

The brightest colors fill my head

Kion:A million dreams are keeping me awake

A million dreams

Both: A million dreams!

I think of what the world could be

A vision of the one I see

A million dreams is all it's gonna take

A million dreams for the world we're gonna make

Both:For the world we're gonna make

Kion and Mshzuri made it Pride Rock right when the sun started to dip below the skyline. A cool wind below between the fur of both lions. It was great luck that both where the only ones at Pride Rock.

" Thanks Kion. For walking me over."

" It's alright." Kion put a paw on Mshzuri " for you nothing is too much"

Kion saw Mshzuri's face glow a little red. Mshzuri followed Kion's paw to his shoulder, Kion began to notice small details of his friend's face he never seemed to notice before. How like his fur perfectly reflected the moonlight causing it to glow pleasantly. Or how his eyes twinkled with the brightness of the stars themselves. Even his face while damaged, matched his personality to a tee. It was brave and fierce but it was also soft and kind. Before Kion thoughts could wonder any further he removed his paw catching Mahzuri off guard as well.

Kion coughed to clear his voice but as will as his mind. " I have to get going. I don't want to be seen back here."

" Ya…" Mshzuri said softly. Mshzuri begin to limp his way towards the common den, where all the other lions slept. " Hay Kion. Thanks for everything."

Something about the way Mshzuri said the words felt different from when ever he thanked Kion for everything. It felt warmer and yet more somber. Kion felt his heart suddenly jump and almost instinctively he shoved himself under Mshzrui's chin and rubbed his head under his. As he did, he felt the brown lion with holding a nervous purr building in his throat. Both stayed in the position before a little while longer.

" Thank You. For sharing your dream with me." Kion said softly but sternly. Just as quickly as he went in, Kion removed himself from Mshzuri. Before Mshzuri got the chance to say anything, Kion swiftly left a dazed lion at the bass of Pride Rock.

Kion could feel Mshzuri gaze on his back, but he had to clear his head before he could think of the event even more. Luckily for him he had just the lion in mind.

Kion made his way onto the top of Nyota Cliff, and waiting there was no other then Taka.

" Thank the kings! Dad I-"

Taka held out his paw to stop Kion from talking. Silently he taped his tail to the open space next to him signaling for Kion to join him. Kion followed orders and promptly sat down next to his dear uncle and father.

" I'm guessing you saw everything?"

" I did yes, and-"

" And?"

Take dawned a cocky loving smirk as he once again forced Kion into his warm embrace.

" I think someone is in love!" Take teased, as he started to ruffle Kion's mane. Kion unwilling allowed him to do so as he proceeded what he just heard.

" Me in love? With who?" Kion asked absentmindedly.

Take calmed his teasing as he carefully started to pat down Kion's mane, lowering himself to his nephews level.

" With Mshzuri of course!"

Kions eyes went wide and pushed himself away from Taka. " What! No! Him and I are-"

" Are just grreaat friends. Trust me I know how close you two are." Taka said as he checked out his own claws.

" Right! Besides, I'm the leader of the lion guard. I don't have time for love in my life."

" So you don't have time for me then?" Taka teased, pretending to be heartbroken.

" You know what I mean." Kion assured as he. " I will always have time for you."

Taka quietly laughed at the cubs love for him, even if he won't admit the love he feels for another lion.

" I know, but back to the matter at hand. You want to do something extra special for your ' best friend' ".

Kion disregarded Taka's comment and shook his head. " He just been through a lot recently and I just thought it would be nice to do something for him. Since he does so much for the Pride Lands." Kion climbed up his uncles leg to bring him closer to his face, as he put on his rare wide eye face. " So I was hoping you could help me make something up."

Taka studied his dear child's face, and let out a sigh. Littley pushing him off his leg he gave in. " Alright, alright I help you wow the boy."

Kion face lit up as his tail moved back a fourth happily. " Thanks dad! Where do we start."

" Hakuna Matata Kion. Your see what I have planned if you just follow me." Taka said with a grin as he began to walk down the hill, with Kion right beside him.

" Is everything in place?"

" Everything from the elephant to the hummingbirds." Kion assured as he climbed down a tree.

Kion and Taka worked all night getting everything in place for Mshzuri. It was the second day of the Upendi Celebration so it was easy to find a group of love dubby animals to help him with his surprise. He spent all night practicing and all morning finding the animals he needed. By early afternoon he was about ready to plop down take a nap till twilight.

"Now-" Kion let out a mighty yawn as he stretched his back out and was about to lay down when a voice passed his ears

" Taking an afternoon nap brother?" Kion turned his head to find Kiara who smiled shyly. Kion narrowed his eyes in suspension.

" What do you want Kiara?! I'm too tired to deal with you right now."

Kiara mumbled something but Kion didn't quite get it. As he was about to settle in he heard Kiara shuffle her why tough the grass, causing Kion to groan in annoyance.

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" Kiara whatever your here for I don't care."

" I was just checking on you. Fuli and the others were worried because you didn't show up for patrol. So they just went on without you but Fuli asked me to look for you and here we are now."

" Well you found me. I'm not beaten on the ground so I think I'm fine." Kion barked causing Kiara to jump back a little. Kion noticed and simply scoffed at her.

" So you're scared of me now? What have his majesty told you about me huh?!" Kion began to rise his voice as he began to close in on Kiara, much like how he did the day he became leader of the lion guard.

" That I have nothing but hate in my heart! That I'll someday use the power of the roar to kill all of you!?"

" No-no! Dad neve-ahh!" Kiara yelped as she lost her footing at the slope of the cliff and began to fall over the edge into the river. But she soon felt teeth on the back on her nape and before she knew it Kion brought her back to safety.

" There's a reason I don't listen to him." Kion said harshly before trotting back to his nap spot, and without a second thought he dropped down to the ground with his head on his paws.

Kiara took a few seconds to gather her breath. She didn't actually think Kion would save her. Ever since Kion separated himself from the royal family every morning Simba would talk about was has much he wanted his son back, but Kiara never wanted to see him ever again since that day. Truth was she is scared of her own little brother.

" Kion I-" Kiara was about to say something but saw he was already asleep. Kiara let a sigh leave her mouth and turned around back towards Pride Rock. Kiara took one last look at Kion

" I'm sorry Kion. Maybe in a different life we could've been great siblings."

Kiara began to walk away, leaving Kion alone and awake with his own though."

" I'm sorry to Kiara."

Simba took a deep breath in and out as he stood on top of Pride Rock. It was the Upendi Celebration, and while Kiara and Nala were by his side to celebrate it, his heart was still heavy, or light, with the absence of Kion.

" Your Majesty-"

Simba dirtied his head towards the source of the voice and found Mshzuri shyly standing at the edge of the top step. " I don't mean to intrude, but you just seemed so lonely and-"

" It's okay Mshzuri. I-" Simba took a glance at the painting. " I don't mind the company, besides it not often I get to speak with my subjects ." Simba said with an inviting tone as he turned his action back to the skyline with.

Mshzuri sheepishly made his way next to Simba as he began to study the sky as well.

" So Mshzuri how have you been recently? I know you haven't had the best week still."

" I been feeling a lot better actually my king. Thanks to Kion I been-" Mshzuri realized his mistake for bringing up Kion, especially during this week, as he saw Simba's face noticeably drop to a frown. "I'm so..sorry, I didn't mean to bring him up."

Simba yet out sigh as he tried to composure himself. " It's alright. It not your fault he's not here."

" It's not yours either you majesty." Mshzuri said honestly. This caught the lion king off guard. How could his son's growing hatred for his own family be not be his fault. If he wasn't so scared of Scar maybe he would still be here.

" No it's really is. I pushed him away and kept Kiara closer, while in turn gave him the time he needed to grow bitter, just like-" Simba trailed off as he decided not to bring up Scar.

" I guess it's hard to be a father when you have no father to show you." Simba said jokingly, as he tried to hide his sorrow.

" I guess." Mshzuri agreed as he awkwardly as next to the king. A few seconds passed as a question popped into Simba head.

" Mshzuri, I head from Kiara and many other animals, that you often help those who the lion guard can't get to. Why's that."

" Well-" Mshzuri took a few seconds to about his answer.

" When I first started, I was so amazed with the lion guard that I wanted to feel like I was a big help in the Pride Lands. But after my accident-" Mshzuri brought a paw up to feel the leaf blocking his left eye from view, as a smile grew on his face.

" It coincidently helped me see why I do. Because I want to make a world without a dark side to it. Where all not all the pain and loathing is gone, but where it's just less know one ever has to feel alone." As he said these last words Simba chuckled to himself quietly.

" That is quite the goal Mshzuri. But an admiral one at that."

" Really! Thank you your majesty. I… I always thought it was always a bit silly myself." Mshzuri said sheepishly, as he turned away nervously.

" Even the silliest things can be true, I mean I was raised by a meerkat and warthog!"

Both lions let out a laugh as the sun began it downward trip below the sun. Soon slow footsteps were heard coming up the steps of Pride Rock.

" Dad! There you are! I was-" Kiara stopped dead in her tracks as she saw Mshzuri.

" O! Mshzuri I didn't expect to find you up here." Kiara said with as a light pink began to run across her face. " I'm sorry if im interpupting something I'll just come back later."

" It okay Kiara, I'm sure whatever you have to say is okay for Mshzuri's ears as well."

Kiara nodded and turned around to the lion pair, her face turning ever pinker. She flashed Mshzuri a glance before quickly turning her focus back to her dad.

" It nothing much. I just found Kion."

" What! What do you mean by found." Mshzuri asked, as he pushed down his tension. Not wanting to jump to conclusions.

" Nothing much. The Lion Guard were waiting for him to gon on portal, but he never showed." Kiara explanded. " So Fuli found me and asked if could find him, and I did." Kiara tone become low showing she had something on her mind. But judging by her face Simba knew not to push it.

" Where is he?"

" Last I say he naping on top of a hill in Bustani Plans."

" Then that's where I'm off to!" Mshzuri popped up with exactement. Before he made his way down he turned to Simba. " Thanks for the talk your majesty. I hope we can do this again sometime."

" Wait Mshzuri wh-" But before Simba could catch him Mashzuri was already woberling down the steps towards Kion. But the sight of Mshzuri running off towers Bustani Plans brought a smile to his face.

Maybe Petite right. Simba thought as he looked towards his daughter who still had slight pink on her face. It is time for to find the next king.

Kion yet out a loud yawn as he flapped his eyes open, with Taka coaxing him awake.

" Wake Up Kion! You're going to have a visitor."

As Kion eyes adjusted to the light he remembered what he had planned at twilight, and shot up fully awake.

" How long till he gets here?!" Kion asked frantically as he cleaned himself up, while at the same time checking on the animals he had enlisted for help.

" About a few more minutes."

Kion checked himself in the river reflection as one more time, before joining his uncle on the hill top as he watched a brown dot come ever closer.

" Do you think you can-" Kion was about to ask his uncle to leave but he was already gone by the time he turned his way.

" Thanks Dad." Kion said quietly with a smile.

" Kion!" Mshzuri shouted as he trotted his way up hill, carefully not to put too much pressure on his legs. " Are you alright! Kiara said you skipped out on Lion Guard portal."

" I'm fine Mshzuri, I trust Fuli enough for her to lead in my absences. Besides-" Kion turned towards the valley as he motioned for Mshzuri to follow him. " I waited all day and night to show you this."

Mshzuri looked at the young leader with confusion but followed him on the overlook. As he got there he still very confused. Sure the animals around the flower field where a bit strange.

" Um Kion I know Bustani Plans is beautifully but-" He stopped his thought as he found Kion with a bright green flower in his mouth. It was Mshzuri favorite flower of all time the Krismasi Flower. It's petiles grow out from both sides of the stem bright green with little shades of red growing on the edges of the petites. They only grew during the wet season and where hard to find, only growing near the dangerous mountain bases. Mshzuri didn't know why he loved this flower so much, but his heart just loved it so much.

Mshzuri nervously chucked as bent down his head to allow Kion to put it on.

" Kion you didn't have to ge-"

" Hay I wanted to, and besides-" Kion smirked as he climbed a nearby rock to so Mshzuri would have to look up to him. " It's just one of the two ways of thanking you."

" Thanking me? For what you do more for me then I do for you."

Kion chuckled as glanced back down to Mshzuri with a handsome smile, one that made Mshzuri blush. " You show me what the word could be. It's no secret that I don't have the best life, but thanks to you I'm not lost in the dark."

Mshzuri blushed even harder as he listened to Kion's words. His heart beating about five miles a minute.

" Your keep giving me your heart on you paw like it's nothing. But today it's going to be a bit different as I have a gift of my own." Kion said with a sly smirk.

" O really. Then lay it on me mister poet." Mshzuri said, trying hard to hide his jettyness.

With a smirk Kion took in a deep breath and sang.

Kion:My gift is my song

And this one's for you

And you can tell everybody this is your song

It may be quite simple but now that it's done

I hope you don't mind

I hope you don't mind

That I put down in words

How wonderful life is while you're in

The world.

In his amazement the wind began to softly pick up. Mshzuri could feel his heartbeat even fast. Kion notched his effect on the young lion and it made him smile.

I sat on a rock and I kicked off the moss

Well a few of the verses well they've got me quite cross

But the sun's been quite kind

While I wrote this song

It's for people like you that

Keep it turned on.

Mshzuri looked up as green and blue petals began to fall from the sky, swaying softly down to the ground, the twilight light making any remaining dew sparkle in the sunlight. Kion jumped off his rock and began to close in on Mshzuri, who walked back in a trance-like state, focused on Kion's words.

So excuse me forgetting

But these things I do

You see I've forgotten

If they're green or they're blue

Anyway the thing is what I really mean

Yours are the sweetest eyes I've ever seen

As they neared the slope of the hill Mshzuri lost his footing and with a yelp fell down the hill, slight into the patch of flowers. Thankfully the grass was soft enough to cushion his fall. Mshzuri got up and shock off the pollin, and frantically looked around for Kion.

" Kion! Where did you-"

He soon heard a mighty roar as the cloud changed to lions, and the wind picked up. Everything around him seemed to freeze as countless flowers petals where picked up by the wind and sent flying, filling the orange sky with various colors, a course of animals could be heard in the distance ,and straight in front of him was Kion with a heartfelt smile.

And you can tell everybody this is your song

It may be quite simple but

Now that it's done.

Kion slowly meet Mshzuri half way in the flurry of petals. He could see that Mshzuri was crying.

" Hay I don't mean to make you cry."

Mshzuri was trying to speak but the words just didn't come out. But he felt a warm paw swipe across his face and wipe away his tears. He looked up to find Kion's face across mere inches apart.

" I guess that means you like it." Kion said cockily

Mshzuri simple nodded, which brought a wide smile to Kions face.

I hope you don't mind

I hope you don't mind

That I put down in words

How wonderful life is while you're in the world

Kion brought Mshzuri in for a hug, and for that moment alone all of Mshzuri dreams came true. Not a trace of his pain, sorrow, or loneliness was felt. Kion pulled away so he can look Mshzuri straight into his eye.

I hope you don't mind

I hope you don't mind

That I put down in words

How wonderful life is while you're in the world.

Kion stared straight into Mshzuri dark chocolate eyes, as both were breathing on each other. The petals softly flouted to the ground as the world stood still. Something felt different about Mshzuri eye this time, something about them pulled Kion closer. He once again noticed the smiler details of Mshzuri now that he was up close. Kion felt himself and Mshzuri come closer as the world around them slowled ever down.

The world stood still as Kion's mouth touched Mshzuri's. But as slow that it took to get here it took only a few seconds to get out. Almost at an instant Kion reacted his lips from Mshzuri's leaving both lion breath less.

So many thoughts ran through Mshzuri head, his body fitchting looking frantically from this way and that way, his eyes trying to avoid looking the equally confused Mshzuri.

" Um… I….. I….." Mshzuri stuttered, his mind a jumbled mess as he slowly backed away as his face shone a bright red

Kion's face was hard to read, as it showed no readable emotions, which only added to Mshzuri's building nervousness.

" Look Kion… I just got lost in the moment! I-I-I'm sure an- any animal would have done the same!" Mahzuri feebly explained. He felt his back hit a wall now, with nowhere to go he had to face Kion head on.

" Your song was just- just SO beautiful! With the flowers, an- an- and the sunset. It was just so perfect." Mshzuri swallowed a large lump as Kion came closer, he stood tall his face still unreadable. Mshzuri pushed his back to the wall to the point where he was sitting up right, trying to put as much distance between the two.

" And- and I just couldn't hold it in any more. I— I don't know when but- I love you Kion! In a way I shouldn't but I do! Even if you don't feel the sa-"

Mshzuri was silenced when he felt Kion's warm lips on his once more. Unlike the last one Kion seemed focused and sure of himself. All the worry in Mshzuri left him, as he let moment play out. Both lion could feel the passion and love for each other. Slowly Kion removed his lips form Mshzuri's leaving both panting for air.

Mahzuri heart was beating a mile a second, his mind trying to wrap it head around the last few minutes.

" Ki-"

Kion once again silenced him by giving him a warm, loving lick on the side of his check.

" I didn't plan on finding out I love you today-" Kion turned to Taka who was secretly watching the whole performance, with a smug smirk. Kion simple smiled before turning back to Mshzuri.

" But I think deep down I… I think I always loved you." Kion closed the distance between the two, but this time nether where scared or afraid of what others may think.

" I know we may be to young, and I don't want to ruin you place in the Pride, but do you think we can this, us, a shot?"

Mshzuri simple pressed his head up against Kion and with a wide smile.

" Nothing would make me happier."

It was a beautiful night in the Pride Lands as the new couple sat side by side at the edge of the watering hole. After their confusion both lions spent the day enjoying the new feeling in their hearts. Mshzuri never seen Kion so happy, so carefree in all his life. It made Mshzuri even happier that he was the cause of it.

" The great kings of the past all live up there in the stars." Kion explained as both gazed up at the stars. "Where the star is over connect to something important during his rule. Hanging over Pride Rock is the first king Askari because he founded the Pride Lands."

" But how can you tell which one a king?" Mshzuri asked innocently as he looked for the king of pride rock.

" Just look for the one that shines as brightly as your eye." Kion said smugly as he throwing a handsome smolder towards Mshzuri.

" Really then tell me, how shiny is my eye." Mshzuri teased as he playfully waited for Kion's answer.

" It shines as bright as the sun-" Kion said flirtatiously as he went for a nuzzle, who Mshzuri gladly accepted, letting a small pur escape his throat. But the moment was short lived as Mshzuri soon felt a paw on his stomach, and pushed him into the cold water.

As Mshzuri fell under the water's surface he heard another splash next to him, as Kion joined him underwater with a sly smile. Mshzuri rolled his eyes as he began to swim up. Mshzuri popped his head up with a large gasp for air. Kion soon joined him, letting out a laugh as he surfaced.

" What's wrong? It's only a little water."

" Ya! And I can see why Fuli prefers to stay dry." Mshzuri angrily quipped as he swam towards shore.

Mshzuri shook his fur free of some of the water, leaving his body damp. Kion joined him on land, his mane falling between his eyes. Danm! Even as a wet maraca he still handsome. Mshzuri said mentaly making it hard to stay mad at him. Soon he felt a wet paw move his mane over his blind eye, coving it from the world.

" There now the world doesn't need to see your gross blind eye." Kion joked.

" Really, I doubt that scar of yours is very inviting to other." Mshzuri tased back, letting out a tiny chuckle. Kion just smirked as he pressed his head against Mshzuri's, nuzzling him affectionately.

A cold wind broke the two apart as a cold breeze blew through the air. Mshzuri turned away to rub the back of his neck, still a bit embarrassed to be in front of Kion.

" I best get you home before it's to late-" Kion said as he put ,now wet, Krismasi Flower behind Mshzuri's ear. " Before they see me." Kion said with a forced smile.

" Ya-" Mshzuri simply agreed as he and Kion walked back towards Pride Rock.

During the walk, neither said anything. Just enjoying each other's company, watching other animal couples walk by, watching the stars shimmer in the sky, and all around basking in each other's love. Soon the two stood below the royal rook.

" Here you are. Home." Kion said with a hint of melancholy in his voice.

" Kion, your the only one forcing yourself to sleep on that hill. You alw-"

" Prince Kiongozi!-" An elegant voice called from the rock, one that made Mshzuri back away ever so slightly, as it was his dear mother Petite. " What a sight for sore eyes my Prince. I must thank you for thanking care of my boy after his incident."

" It was my pleasure Petite." Kion said as he gave a discreet glance to Mshzuri who only looked away in hopes his mother didn't notice. To his dismay Petite voice changed with a hint of suspicion.

" Really- well I'm afraid, as his mother, I'll take lead from here." Petite said as she went over and picked up Mshzuri by his nape. " I hope you have a good night my prince." Petite said though her son, who held a face of uncertainty.

" You as well Petite, and night Msh-." Was all Kion could let out as the mother and son were already gone into the normal den with the rest of the pride.

" I think you're welcome is in order." Taka said smugly as he reaped, with his arm lifted up ready for a hug.

Kion rolled his eyes as he went into the warm embrace of his ghost father.

" Thanks you. You were right. I do love him."

" Since when am I ever wrong?" Taka joked as he pulled Kion in tighter. " Now, how about we head off to sleep, you been up for two whole days."

Kion was about to fight back when a cute little yawn squeak escaped his mouth.

" Again I'm always right."

" Fine. Time's like this I wish you could lift me up." Kion said as he rubbed his eye. He was about to take off for Nyota Hill, when a louder much more kingly yawn was head.

" Just my luck." Kion grumbled as he hastily walked the other way before his birth father could see him, sadly one thing had to go wrong today.

" Kion!" Simba called sleepy to his son.

Kion let out a agateded grown. Normally he would had just left by his sleep deprived brain wasn't working as he turned around to face him. " What do you want!?"

" I… wasn't expecting you that's all. Your mother has been worried about you." Simba said uneasily.

Kion felt a little guilty for making Nala worries especially during the Upendi Celebration. But still, his heart was heavy with hate for this lion who stood before him.

" How about you? Aren't you worried about me?"

This question stomped Simba heart.

" Of course I am!" Simba answer. But something deep inside him, told him otherwise. Like he was lying to himself. " We all are!"

" Sure you are. I'm sorry ruining the Upendi Celebration. If you want my advice it best you forget about me and carry on." Kion said coldly as the guilt grew. As he walked away from the stunned king he felt his eyes grow heavy, and his leg wobble, but also his heart started to pound hushly causing it to spread a sharp pain through his body.

" Kion? You alright?" Simba asked with concern.

" I'm fine…I'm just a bit tried." Kion assured harshly as he tried to walk further.

" Kion I understand hating you father, but maybe you should just rest here." Take suggested.

" Shut up! Both of you!" Kion roared. " I'm fine. I- can- do this- on my-" Kion couldn't finished his rant as he felt his leg gave way, and his beacons to heavy to hold open, and the sharp pain was too much to handle. As the world grew dark the lasting thing he heard was his name being called by his two dads.

Simba stood at the tip of the slanted rock as he watched the sunrise something he has done many times with his own father.

Simba looked toward the sky as he called his to the past king. " Father! Are you there?"

The clouds didn't move, and the wind stood still. Leaving Simba to lost with his own thoughts.

" Aggh! What am I going to do?" Simba said quietly as he looked back into the royal den. On either side of Nala was both of his children, but only one was their by because they wanted to.

Kion passed out last night and Simba wasn't about to leave him in the cold. As he picked up Kion, a sudden wave of guilt rushed through him, and the feeling only increased since last night. Kion has grown so much since made the guard, he was already bigger than Kiara, and his mane started to become fuller. As Simba watched him sleep he expected to feel pridefully, but instead he felt guilt.

" I really messed up father." Simba said to the sky.

" Daddy my not be their, but you dear uncle is all ears."

Simba heart stopped as Taka voice rushed past his ears. Simba slowly turned around to face the ghost, who held a smug grin.

" What do you want Scar?!" Simba growled.

" Temper. Temper." Taka teased as he walked towards the tip, Simba only growled louder casing Taka to roll his eyes. " You really are my brothers spawn. Right down to the bad parenting."

" Don't you dare insult him like that! Not after you murdered him."

" Really? I say your less off a lion and more Meerkat and Warthog." Taka teased, adding to Simba's anger.

Letting out a deep breath to composure himself, Simba stood up tall. " Are you just here to hunt me?"

" No, I'm here to keep your son alive." Taka said with his usual smugness.

"And fill his head with your ideas!" Simba spat, as he looked longingly to the sleeping cub.

" He wants so much to call Pride Rock his home and this, his family you know." Simba perked up at Taka's words. They were calm yet strain with no hint of sarcasm.

" He dreams about it every night. He would wake up, and you would let him join in on the morning lesson before his portal. After a bit of worrying by Nala over his safety, he and the guard would go out and do their thing. Once the day was done he would find Kiara and play with her, even if she wasn't in the best mood. Finally, ending the day star gazing with his father. With you." Taka said bluntly, as he turned to Kion.

Simba flowed his gaze and found Kion sleeping with a smile on his face. Simba felt a lump build up in his throat at the sight. Simba could feel water start to swell up in his eyes, everything Kion wanted was so simple, yet it was something he didn't give him. All because he was paranoid that his past was coming back to get him.

" Sc-" But the ghost was gone the moment he actually wanted to talk to him. But as Taka disappeared, a small groan was heard in the cave as Kion slowly opened his eyes.

As his eyes adjusted to the light, Kion was able to get a good look of his surroundings.

" Good Morning Kion." Simba said warmly.

" Ya-" Kion yawned out already in a bad mood from being near Simba. " Thanks for letting me stay, but I got to go." With that the cub began to run out of the den but was soon lifted into the air as Simba quickly grasped his .

" Hay! Let go of me!" Kion wined, as he struggled in Simba gasp. Simba simply let him struggled as he took him to the very top of Pride Rock and set him down on the edge next to him.

" If you wanted me to fall over the edge you could have dropped me over it." Kion bluntly said, as he turned his back to Simba.

" Come on Kion-" Simba softly put his large paw on top of Kion head, causing Kion to crunch down due to the wight but allowed it. " I just want to know how you been. We rarely see each other-"

" I wonder way." Kion grumbled, absolutely unwilling to hear anything.

Simba took off his paw from Kion's head ashe turned to face the other way, leaving an awkward silence between the two.

" I- understand why you hate me so much." Simba admitted his head looking towards the ground. " I get that my action shouldn't be forgiven-"

Simba tuned to Kion who peaked his head over his shoulder, his face full of melancholy. " But as a wise duo once said you have to put your behind in your past." Simba joked with a slight smile.

" I guess I can try. As long as you do to! " Kion ordered with a stern voice

" Hakuna Matata Kion. I will too." Simba assured with a heartfelt smile.

Kion let a small smile grow on his face. " Good. How about you join me and the guard on patrol?"

" I would love nothing more to Son."

" Kion! I don't trust you enough to hear that out of you, alright Simba." Kion said surprisingly shyly.

A bit taken back from Kion's out burts, Simba cleared his throat as he addressed him again. " Very will Kion. I understand if you need some time."

" Good, I'm going to check on the guard, we'll meet you in front of the watering hole, and don't make us wait!" Kion warned as he hurried down Pride Rock.

At least it a start, and right now that's all I can ask for. Simba smiled as he made his way down to Pride Rock. As he exited the main den Simba heard an all to familiar voice.

" Good morning sire!" A voice called from the sky, before a bird landed in front of the mighty king.

" Likewise Zazu." Simba said warmly as Zazu got up from his bow.

" I come with the morning rep-"

" Sorry Zazu, but can it wait for today? I have important family business to get to." Simba said joyfully as he was already halfway down the steps.

" Wait! Sire!-" Zazu cried as he quickly flew in front of the lion. " Today the end of the Upendi Celebration, and every animal is expecting you announcement of who is to be betrothed to the Princess."

" And I already made my choice-" Simba said as if it was nothing, when an idea popped into his head. " Zazu can you do something for me?"

" I'll do anything you needed me to do your majesty."

" Watch Mshzuri today, he still recovering but that won't stop him from wandering around." Simba said quickly before dashing off.

" Sire! If you don't mi-" As Zazu thought about the request as everything clicked together. " Ohhh! I do believe that's a match made by the great kings themselves!" Zazu happily blurted out as he flew off, unknown to him another winged figure flew off as will.

" Kion's been oddly quiet has he?" Fuli whispered to Beshte.

" Ya. You think it has something to do with the King being here?"

" Positive! The whole Pride Lands is a were with the relationship between the two. Common knowledge really." Ono chipped in from Beshtes back.

It came as a shock to the whole guard when Kion invited King Simba for the morning patrol. Kion was very distant, only giving small orders his focus usually on the ground. Simba was more of the same trying to make small conversation with Kion, but always ended up in a long listening session with Bunga. So he gave up and only gave out meaningless pleasantries when the time was right.

" So that when, a huge and I mean HUGE-"

" Okay Bunga that's quite enough." Simba said, as he happily tried to hide his annoyance with the young badger. As he could visibly see his son holding in his own angry as his body was slightly trembling, and his claws were out.

" Alright! Your Majesty-" Bunga's drew his attention to Kion as he jumped onto his back, causing Kion to noticeable shutter. " Alright Kion where to next!? Protecting the watering hole from crocs, or.. or saving falling hyraxes in Ukuni Woods? Ohh! I got it how about-"

" How about you all go home and get ready for the Upendi Finally?" Kion said passive aggressively. As he put on a fake smile to everyone.

" Alright, I hear my uncles have a big performance planned. See ya later king bro!" Bunga called as he leaped off the lion and made his way to Hakuna Matata Falls.

" If you say so Kion, see you later."

" Ditto. I'll see you around Kion. And long live your greatness your majesty." Ono said with a bow, before leaving with Beshte to parts unknown.

As his friends faded into the distance Kion yet out a relieved sigh as he climbed on top of a nearby rock and rested his head between his paws. Leaving both his second best friend and his birth father confused.

" Hay umm, your majesty-" Simba turned his head to Fuli who shared his concerned look. " Do you mind if I ask you something?"

" No, not at all. But if it's about what I think, it may be a bit complicated. "

Fuil looked at the father pained face, and she couldn't find it in her heart to dive down deeper. But she couldn't see her best friend like this, especially during a day like this.

" What did you do to him? I mean he can't even look you in the eye for a second."

Simba let out a sad sigh, as he tried to find the words. " Do you know the story of the mad king Scar?"

Fuli looked at him confused, " Ya. Kion told us all about it, but what does that have to do with Kion and you?"

The two where interrupted by a nearby squawk, " Sire! Ohh good evening Fuli. How was your patrol?" Zazu asked as he landed.

" It went will. Me and the King where just having a quick conversation." Fuli said nervously.

" Yes I can see that. But if you excuse me, I have a very important message for the king."

Simba looked at both his waiting majordomo, and the longing cheetah, then to his lonely son before letting out a sigh.

" I'm sorry Fuli but we have to continue this conversation some other time."

" Ohh, ya it's fine your majesty." Fuli said quietly, as the king left the young speedsters. Fuli was about to go her own why, when she heard a sniffle from a nearby rock.

I can't leave him like this. With a deep breath Fuli made her way to the red and black maned lion cub. As she got closer it was apparente to see he has been crying. Some of his tears managed to roll down the rock, but mostly damped his arm.

" Um… Kion. You feeling alright?" Fuli feebly asked. She was never good at comforting others due to her own isolation, but she had to try if not for her then for the royal family.

Kion replied with a tear filled breath. Fuli took to helping the lion letting all out by rubbing his back in clam circles. Fuli felt a strange sensation as she did this, like someone was watching her.

" Kion, I knew your hurting, and I want to help you, but you gotta tell me." Fuli pleaded with a tone of a loving mother, conforming her child.

" It happening! I- I can't believe it." Kion cried out, his tone a bit too happy for someone Fuli thought to be sad. Kion lifted his head toward Fuli to show behind all his tears was a smile.

" Kion. I-I don't- What are you talking about?" Fuli asked, as she was a bit angry that the lion fourced the kind of affection out of her.

" I always wanted to spend a day with my dad. Sure it wasn't everything I hoped it would be, but- but." Kion pulled Fuli in for a surprise hug. At first she tried to pull away, but soon let it the lion nuzzle into her.

" I'm glad your okay Kion. I really am." Fuli said shyly as a light red flashed on her cheeks.

" Thanks Fuli, for checking up on me."

Mshzuri held a vain in his mouth, as he and a couple of elephants pulled on it on both ends tell it hung between two trees. All the animals were getting ready for the finale night of the Upendi Celebration. It was tradition for the King to announce the betrothed to the hair, then the whole Pride Lands would celebrate by performing for the future rulers.

Mshzuri decided to help set up the festival to help get his mind off the announcement of the betrothed. Sure him and Kion weren't the only male cubs in the Pride, but unlike him or Kion they weren't very memorable, Mshzuri couldn't even remember any of their names. Combined with how his mother talks with the king, Kiara's obvious feelings for him, and his own bad luck, he was to be betrothed to Kiara.

" Thanks for helping us set up Mshzuri."

" No problem Ma Tembo. Just need to keep myself busy." Mshzuri said with a smile, as he wiped his forehead with his arm. " Besides you have to take it easy."

The leader elephant laughed, touched by the cub's concern. " Don't you worry about me-" Ma Tembo used her trunk to delicately tap her stomach. " I can handle more than you can think. How about you rest. We both know you have a long night in store." Ma Tembo gave him a knowing wink, before heading off to help get to the finishing touches .

" Yaaa! But King I hope not."

Mshzuri mind raced as he remembered Petite's voice during his and her argument last night far away from Pride Rock.

" I take you in from, saving you from the life of a pathetic rouge and this is how you repay my kindness. By dragging my family's name into the mud with your disgusting problem."

" Fine! It's my fault that I love another male. But my love for him will never change! Just like how your sister loved that mad king! " For the first time, Mshzuri wasn't afraid of his mother's rage. This time he will stand his ground.

" How dare you! I am only keeping my duty as my father's daughter to stand honorable. Something my sister couldn't do, and it seems you can't ethers!" Petite extracted her claws as she got ready to hit her child.

" Wait please!" Mshzuri plead, his short term bravery leaving him when he needed it the most. " I- I'll accept my fate, and be happily betrothed to Kiara. But, all I ask you keep my relationship with Kion a secret. That way we both get what we want. Your family's honor, and my heart to go with who it belongs to."

It didn't take long for Petite to retract her claws. " Very well. Your life is one the line if you fall." Was all the lioness said as she left the cub in the clearing.

" Hay you in there?"

Mshzuri was snapped out of his flashback by Kiara's inviting voice. To the outside world he was just staring off into space under a shady tree, as the main stage was finished without him noticing.

" Ya, I am just a bit out of it that's all." Mshzuri respondents as he let out a mighty yawn.

" So how about you? Excited to find out who you're going to rule with?"

Kiara rolled her eyes at the thought, " As if. All my dad sees me as is the queen of the Pride Lands. I know he loves me but still."

" At least you know that he loves you. Something I wish Kion knew." Mshzuri admitted.

" Wow, you care a lot about Kion." Kiara looked down to her paws, Mshzuri could tell she was ashamed of something. " How do you do it. I mean care about other animals you barely know? As Queen, I'm expected to take care of hundreds of animals yet I don't even know my own brother?!"

" Will… You just have to find it your self to care I guess" Mshzuri explained. " You may not care yourself, but someone else cares about that animal. So you have to help them to save someone else's heartbreak."

Kiara looked at him, dumbfounded by what she just heard from the cub who was no older than her. " Wow- I never thought of it like that." Kiara instinctively pulled Mshzuri in for a hug. " Thanks Mshzuri. I already feel a bit better."

" You welcome-" Mshzuri felt guilty for hugging her back but still. Thankful the noise of the gathering animals was getting louder. " I think it's time to start." Mshzuri said as both separated.

" Ya, I'll see you in the crowd right?"

Mshzuri simply smiled. " Of course my queen." He said sing songingly, as he left disappeared in the void of animals. Every animal was under the shade of the trees of Mizimu Grove as the sun was beginning to deep below the skyline. Mshzuri found a nice place next to the other lions of the Pride, he could see Tiifu was sat next to his mother, who thankfully didn't take notice to him.

" Lions, and Geckos and Hippos and all other in between welcome to the Upendi Celebration!" From behind a nearby tree a familiar meerkat and warthog duo walked out with a smile as big as Pride Rock.

" Your favorite royal meerkat Timon-"

" And my deer stagehand Pumbaa are honored to your host tonight!" Timon said with a showman's spunk, as he forced himself to center stage trying to take up the glory. But Timon's glory was short lived as a gray blur knocked Timon out of the way.

" And don't forget me! The UnBungalievable Bunga!"

" Hayhayhya! Bunga, this isn't what rehearsed." Timon said angrily, trying to make it sound natural.

" It isn't. But I thou-"

Mshzuri laughed at the glorious disaster up on stage. Every animal either sat there in silence or laughed nervously. After about five minutes Pumbaa shooed the other two off stage so he can introduce the first performance. As the hippos gathered on stage for a bit of bellowing, Mshzuri noticed Fuli has just arrived with Kion right behind her. While Mshzuri heart had a bit of a panic, it was quickly fixed as both other felines noticed him, Fuli give a simple wave, but Kion flashed him a smile, and that was all the comfort he needed.

As the night grew older the Pride Lands grew livelyer. As every type of animals from elephants, gazelles to flamingos, and galagos performed for the royal family. Each performance showcases something related to the week long celebration. After each one Mshzuri and Kion shared quick and loving glances as each on passed. But at last the dreaded moment has come.

" Alright, alright those where all ... good they were good" Timon said dismissively as the last performances left.

" That they where Timon. But now it the moment you all been waiting for!"

" The Pride of Pride Rock. The great, the powerful, the all mighty, the Pride Lands very own superstar, but most importantly my lion bro! Put your paws together for Kiiiiing Simba!" Bunga, Pumbaa and Timon moved out of the way as Simba walked onto center stage. Every animal cheered as Simba stood proudly in front of them. As each and every animal cheering ended, Simba cleared his throat before addressing his kingdom.

" Thank you all for being here tonight. It is truly gratifying to see every animal come together for such a momentous occasion. For some I am great friends with you and your family, for others… I don't know at all. But that is the beauty of the Upendi Celebration, to bring animals together. Whether it be close family coming together, or two strangers meeting for the first time. Hence as tradition, I have chosen a one lion from my Pride who will take the throne next to my daughter as the king."

Simba tuned behind him and motioned her to come forth. Kiara followed suit and walked out on stage with elegance and pride as she joined her father's side.

" One day my time as king will be over, and my daughter will take her place as queen." Simba smiled down to her, showing how proud he was off her. Kiara returned his smile.

" And besides her a new king. Together these two will bring the Pride Lands into a new light. To be a good king, one must be brave, but also sensitive. One must have the heart to care for others who may not want it. But above all, he must respect the grand circle of life, and work to protect it. That is why as of today, I declare Mshzuri to be betrothed Kiara!"

Mshzuri head shot up as the words passed his ears. Every version of dread filled his body, sweat began to build up behind his head. He took a nervous glance at both siblings, to the left Kion was just as shocked as he was as his chest went up and down at a fast pace, to his right Kiara was also breathing heavily but a wide smile was on her face. Mshzuri worked up the power to walk through the path made by the separated crowd. Mshzuri keeper his eyes forward as animals threw flowers into the air, and the elephants let out a celebratory fanfare with birds singing. Mshzuri got to the stage and took his place next to a delighted Kiara, who did everything in her power to remain calm.

" I have seen and heard of Mshzuri deeds, and while good deeds are not enough to justify a king, it is clear that Mshzuris heart and passion for helping the ones who can't help themselves is a desired quality in a king. So let us all come together and celebrate the binding of these two souls." Simba lead all the animals into a loud and mighty cheer with his roar, announcing the end of the ceremony and the start of the celebration.

" Congrats bro!" Tiifu said as she ran up and hugged her brother pushing him to the ground. " I never knew my best friend and my brother would become the next royal couple!"

" Hay, Tiifu! Don't be too hard on him."

" Don't worry Kiara! You two have all the time to cuddle." Tiifu teased as she let her brother up. " But I guess I can give you two some alone time." Tiifu said playfully causing both lions to blush, before running off to join the celebration. Mshzuri looked around for Kion, but found nothing. I gotta find him. And fast!

" Mshzuri!" Kiara called him out of his worried trance as she put a paw on his shoulder. " Are you alright?"

" Ya- Ya It's just I can't believe I'm betrothed to you!"

" Nether can I. So I guess that means we'll going to be together a lot." Kiara ran her body under his muzzle before sitting next to him with a lovely smile.

" I guess. Look Kiara I-" Once again Mshzuri was cut off as he felt Kiara lips agust his. Like Kion, Mshzuri let himself get lost in the moment as he began to get more into it. But like Kion the moment was short lived.

" Whoa there young lady." Kiara pushed away the instant Nala voice passed her ears. " You two my be distended for each other, but your still to young to show that much."

" I agree with your mother. You're going to have to wait before you two can get 'serious'. " Simba said for a lack of a better word.

" I'm sorry Dad. It's just. Everything I- I'm just excited that's all." Kiara admitted, distance it herself from Mshzuri who was frantically looking around.

" Mshzuri. Is something the matter?" Nala asked with a motherly tone.

" No, everything great my queen. Can you all just excuse me for a moment." Mshzuri said hasty as he slowly backed away.

" Of course. I understand if al-"

" Thank you. Don't worry Kiara I'll be back before you know it." Mshzuri said giving her a small and quick nuzzle before dashing off. Leaving behind a confused royal family.

Mshzuri heard loud, and very explicit shouting from on top of Nyota Cliff. Slowly he made his way up the hill and what he found broke his heart. Blood was spilled on the grass shining brightly in the moonlight, as a lion shaped silhouette held his paw over his left eye, as blood dripped from between his claws and other cuts made along his body.

" Just leave me alone." Kion said, his voice weak. It clear he been crying, but also ranging.

" Kion, you I love you." Mshzuri said softly.

He saw Kion remove his paw from his eye, as he turned his attention to the sky.

" I saw… I saw you kiss her. It looked like you enjoyed it."

Mshzuri felt a lump in his throat he wanted to move next to Kion but his legs would' budge.

" I didn't mean to, nor did I want to! Kion you have to trust me. I loved you for who knows how long! And finale, have you love me back is all I ever wanted!" But Mshzuri cries fell on deaf ears, as Kion was focused on the stars. Mshzuri sighed as he was about to leave the lion.

No! If you love him Mshzuri, you have to show him! Mshzuri took in a deep breath as he walked up the hill, taking a set behind Kion with his back to him.

Mshzuri: Never knew I could feel like this

Like I've never seen the sky before

Want to vanish inside your kiss

Everyday I love you more and more

Listen to my heart, can you hear it sings

Telling me to give you everything

Seasons may change, winter to spring

But I love you, until the end of time

Mshzuri sang with all his heart, in hopes is words could reach Kion. But Kion's back was still to him, with his eyes on the stars. Mshzuri clutched the ground below him.

And there is no mountain too high

No river too wide

Sing out this song

I will be there by your side

Storm clouds may gather, stars may collide

But I love you.

Until the end of time.

Mshzuri forced Kion to look at him. Kion blood dripped from his left eye as he had reopened his scar. But at this point Mshzuri could care less about how he looked, he only wanted him to look him in the eye.

Come what may

Come what may

I will love you!

Until my dying day!

Come what may!

Kion amber eye glowed as he let out a threatening growl, and pulled his gaze away from him before walking down the hill leaving Mshzuri alone. The young lion felt a tear roll down his face as his heart broke into a million pieces. Who knew the week of love, could end in heartbreak.

" I love you Kion." Was all Mshzuri could muster as a tear rolled down his face, before falling to the ground weeping throw the night.

So so the curtain falls on anther chapter! Thanks you all for re-reading but I really think I could have made this story better, and I think I did! So the songs in here are " A Million Dreams" from " The Greatest Showman" and both " Your Song" and Come What May" from " Moulin Rouge!" (Yes the ! is very necessary). " You Song" comes from the movie, while " Come What May" is the finale of the Broadway version. With that said, I'll see y'all next time.