Desta and Sabra followed the king in the cave where they saw Mheetu sitting next to Kiara smiling at Jesús. Sabra smiled at the cub who was looking at the new comers with big dark brown eyes.

"He's adorable." Sabra purred.

Kiara smiled at her friend before looking at her mate who was talking with Mufasa. Once they headed in the cave the queen saw Simba's face.

"Simba...what happened? Why was Jicho here?"

Simba sighed deeply before looking at his mate. "Jesús is Jicho's son and he wants him back."

Kiara pulled the red-brown cub closer to her and growled. Simba chuckled before giving the golden lioness a nuzzle.

"Don't worry. He's ours."

Kiara took a deep breath before looking at the cub. "He can never know."

Simba nodded in agreement. "It's for the best."

~O~

A loud roar shook the small trees in the western land. Anger burned in Jicho's green eyes as he paced.

"Maybe it's for the best." said Adela walking over to the dark red lion.

Jicho growled and bared his teeth. "That's my son! I do what I want with him!"

Adela nodded while still looking at the angry king. "Ever thought about a inside job?"

Jicho turned to look at the creamy beige lioness. Adela smiled as she seen the wheels turning.

"Perfect."

~O~

The stars shined brightly over the Pride Lands as the moon casted a white glow over everything. Simba walked up the stone slope to be greeted by Desta.

A warm smile formed on the king's muzzle. "Ah. My friend, what could I do for you?"

The brownish lion sighed deeply before looking at his friend. "I heard from some passing birds that in the northern realms is a empire. That in that empire I may have family."

Simba smiled at his friend. Happy that something is brightened in the brownish lion's life. "That is very good. As I'm going to be sad but I know this is what you have to do."

Desta bowed his dark purple eyes showed how grateful he was. "Thank you Simba. Where ever we go we will be allies."

Simba nodded before he raised a eyebrow. "We?"

"Yes. Sabra and Sãhasí wish to accompany me."

Simba sighed before he ran a paw through his dark brown mane. "When are you leaving?"

"Tomorrow, after Jesús' ceremony."

Simba took a deep breath."Well...we should get to sleep. A big day for you and me."

Desta laughed before walking in the cave with Simba following.