The African sun had began to rise over the tallest mountain in the savannah. The animals lifted their heads before travelling in lines towards Pride Rock as a gentle breeze blew through the air. At the peak stood Rafiki calling to the animals.
Ubukhosi bo khokh
We ndodana ye sizwe sonke
Simba and Kiara walked out of the cave and over to the Royal Mjuzi with Jesús in the queen's muzzle. The mandrill hugged the king and queen because taking the cub and thrusting him into the air.
The animals cheered at the sight of their new prince. Simba and Kiara shared grateful smiles as they looked at their subjects. In the sun was a image of Ahadi and Uru. Who smiled down at their adopted great grandson. A sun beam shined brightly on Jesús and Rafiki.
One by one the animals bowed, so did the pride. After lowering Jesús, Rafiki spread some fruit juice across his head. Then the mandrill gave Kiara the cub before taking his leave.
~O~
After putting Kopa and Jesús to sleep Kiara walked out of the cave where everyone was saying their farewells to Sabra, Desta and Sãhasí. The golden lioness walked over to her mate. Where she sat and looked at her friends.
"We're going to miss you all."
The light beige lioness smiled at the queen before giving her a hug and a nuzzle. "And I you."
After giving Desta a smile the three bowed to Simba and Kiara before descending down the stoned slope and into the savannah. Simba and Kiara watched their friends disappeared over the horizon before going in the cave.
~O~
Desta, Sabra and Sãhasí had walked over the southern borders. Since it was closest and far from Jicho and his monsters. The three had traveled for three days before the three came to a hill top. A brown and cream eagle flew down and bowed.
"You must be Desta. Sariel has been awaiting your arrival."
Desta's dark purple eyes widen at the name. "My father is alive?"
"Yes. Follow me and I will take you to him."
The eagle took flight as Desta, Sabra and Sãhasí followed. The four came to a clearing where a large dark brown lion with a darker brown mane stood talking to a goldish lion just headed out of this teenage stage with reddish mane.
"Sariel," said the eagle bowing once he landed by the lions.
The large dark brown lion looked from the young male to the bird. "No need to bow, Uzair."
The eagle straighten up and smiled. "Of course. I have the young travelers from the Pride Lands."
Sariel's purple eyes widen before he moved towards the direction Uzair came from. There was two young lions and a young lioness.
"Desta?"
The brownish lion looked from his friends to the direction of the voice where his dark purple eyes nearly popped out of his head. "Father?"
The two ran and embraced each other. Smiling as tears fell from their eyes. Sabra watched with a smile of her own.
"I thought you were dead!"
Sariel chuckled. "It wasn't my time."
Desta laughed before he and his father looked at Sabra and Sãhasí. A smile formed on the older lion's face.
"I see you and Princess Sabra stuck together."
The light beige lioness blushed as the brownish lion pawed his father's mane. Feeling like a cub again.
Sariel laughed before turning to look at the slightly forgotten goldish lion who was looking at the reunion with confused orange eyes.
"Kion. This is my son Desta and his friends Sabra and..."
Sariel stopped and looked at the young light brown, dark brown maned lion. Who took a step forward and spoke.
"My name is Sãhasí."
Sariel nodded before looking back at the young goldish lion. "Sãhasí. They come to stay, would you give the others a heads up?"
Kion nodded before running off. With a chuckle and a smile Sariel turned to his son and friends.
"You three had a long travel. Please follow me and I will show you will where you can rest and in the morning you can meet the others."
A yawn escaped Sãhasí's muzzle before a smile formed. "Sleep sounds nice."
The others laughed before heading towards the direction Kion ran.