"Asteria!" Desta roared as he seen his daughter return with her friends and Anissa. Even Sãhasí was in tow. "That stunt you pulled could of gotten you hurt or worst!"

The light beige teen rolled her eyes. "How did you you?"

Sabra shook her head before stepping closer to her daughter. "It doesn't matter. What made you do something so reckless?"

Asteria sighed. "I guess I was supposed to let the animal run a lion over then."

Desta and Sabra looked from their daughter to see Kopa standing a few feet away, close to Anissa and Sãhasí.

"He's Prince Kopa of the Pride Lands. He was banished."

Sabra and Desta gasped as Sariel walked closer and looked at the young tawny lion.

"What did you do?"

"I took my brother and friends to a forbidden land and most likely caused a new war."

Sariel, Desta and Sabra shook their heads.

"You should be ashamed of yourself!" Sabra growled sternly.

Kopa lowered his head as he pinned his ears against his head.

Desta cleared his throat earning Kopa to look at him. "Sãhasí will show you where you will stay while you're here. My father and I will keep watch over you."

Kopa nodded before following the light brown, dark brown maned lion away.

~O~

The next morning Jessica and the twin brothers went to Simba like planned. They stopped at the bottom of Pride Rock and bowed.

"King Simba, we must speak with you urgently-"

But as they raise their heads, they stop short to see Jesús walk out of the cave towards the peak. Jessica and the others look up, shocked at the sight before them.

"What is this?" Chumvi asked with confusion in his black eyes

Jesús smiled at the three. "My friends... you haven't heard? I am now Ruler of the Pride Lands."

Maji looks around before looking at the red-brown lion. "Where is Simba?"

Jesús lowers his head and sighs. "Father has fallen into a king sleep. My mother fears he may never awaken again."

Jessica with out a beat spoke up. "We would like to speak with her."

Jessica and the twin brothers exchange a look. But the new King quickly notices.

"She has refused to leave my father's side. You can bring your urgent matter to me, your King."

Jessica covers quickly. "We would ask you to end Kopa's banishment."

Jesús took a deep breath as he shook his head. "My first command can not be to undo the my father's last. We're on the brink of war with the westerners. Our subjects and allies must have a sense of continuity in order to feel safe in these difficult times."

Jessica and the brothers trade looks, not liking any of this.

Jesús smirks as he continued. "All of us must stand together, for the good of the Pride Lands."

Maji nodded. "Of course, your majesty."

Jessica and the brothers bow their heads and turn to leave.

Jesús stares after them but a smile formed as he called Jessica back. Chumvi and Maji looked at the whitish lioness who told them to go back.

After watching the brothers leave, Jessica walked back over.

"Yes, your highness?"

Jesús smiled before jumping from rock to rock before standing in front of the whitish lioness.

"I have a offer that you can't say no to."

Jessica raised her eyebrow as Jesús circled her. "And what would that be?"

"I had always had feelings for you...what would you say about being my queen?"

Jessica's hazel eyes widen as Jesús stepped in front of her. "Jesús...you must know..."

Jesús looked confused and afraid of what Jessica might say.

With a deep breath the whitish lioness continued. "Jesús...I'm in love with Kopa."

Jesús' eyes widen before he glared and roared. "Get out of my sight!"

Jessica jumped before turning and running off without another thought. Jesús snarled at the retreating form of the one he loved. Always about that reckless fool.

King Jesús didn't know it but tears began to fall.