The future Queen rolled her eyes as Mufasa kept by her side. The golden prince wouldn't let her out of his sight with their wedding apporching. Sarabi had no idea why he was still by her, the wedding wasn't until three months from now. Ahadi and Uru planned the wedding on a day they were always so quiet and sad upon.

"Mufasa." Sarabi groaned with annoyance as she looked at the strong prince. Mufasa's red mane flew a little in the wind as he smiled charmingly. "I can go by myself."

Mufasa gave his soon-to-be wife a worried look. "But what if something happens?"

A chuckle interuppted them. As they looked over their shoulders, they saw King Ahadi and Queen Uru coming towards them with matching smiles. Ahadi nuzzled his son before giving a friendly head up to Sarabi before giving his son a look while Uru gave a warm smile to Sarabi.

"Give her some space, Mufasa." Ahadi told him.

Mufasa sighed heavily as he sat down, his tail flicking over his paws.

"What if something happens, dad? I don't want anything to happen to her."

Uru rolled her eyes as she licked her son's head. "I'm sure Sarabi can handle herself."

Sarabi smiled gratefully at the queen. "I can and Mufasa doesn't need to worry."

Mufasa sighed heavily as he nuzzled Sarabi despite her look of disgust. "I'm sorry, 'Rabi. You're right, you can handle yourself."

"It's okay." Sarabi gave Mufasa a smile that showed nothing but family love and Uru was quick to catch it, suddenly becoming confused of the look. "I'll be back before you know it. It's just a quick walk to clear my mind is all."

Mufasa nodded. "I'll see you later then."

Uru glanced at her love as her son and future daughter-in-law took off in different directions. "Ahadi, did you happen to notice the look Sarabi gave Mufasa?"

Ahadi nodded in agreement. "I saw, love. It wasn't filled with romantic love but with family love."

Uru sighed heavily. "Do you it's a mistake?" Ahadi gave her a confused expression and Uru smiled softly as she explained more. "I mean, bethrolling them."

Ahadi shrugged as the two of them continued on their walk. They had gotten back into the habit since they lost Taka, finding the walks kept them remembering him, it made them... happy. At peace once more as their hearts finally began accepting Taka was gone.

*TP & TR*

Scar had finally managed to find a land that was a lushish green. He smiled as he saw all the animals, perhaps this could be his land. He'd find the ones in charge and humbly ask if he could join their Pride. All the animals stopped what they were doing to look at the rich brown lean lion.

"Excuse me, good sir. Are you new here?"

Scar looked up to see an elephant. "Why yes, I am."

The elephant looked him over. "You aren't... going to challenge his highness and her majesty, are you?"

Scar's eyes widened as he realized the fear in her eyes. He laughed and shook his head, noting how it calmed the elephant down a great deal.

"I was raised not to fight." Scar replied. "Well, I was, but not to challenge current rulers. I'm sure there's a future king or queen in the making already."

"There is. Prince Mufasa is soon to be crowned in three months." replied the elephant. "He's young, but I doubt he'll be as good as his parents."

Scar arched an eyebrow. "Why's that?"

"He was a troublemaker when he was a cub! Barely knew respect for his elders!" snapped a zebra.

"But surely he's grown out of those ways, correct?" questioned Scar as he sat down, sitting straight.

The zebra scoffed. "I hope so! I surely hope King Ahadi has gotten Prince Mufasa to see the errors in being reckless!"

"At times, I wish King Ahadi and Queen Uru's first born was still around." sighed the elephant.

Scar blinked in confusion. "What do you mean?" he asked.

The zebra groaned as he glared at his friend before looking at Scar. "They had another cub. A Prince. He would've been King if he had not been taken away. We searched and searched but... sadly we could not find him."

The elephant lowered her head as she remembered. "Her majesty was so heartbroken. His highness tried his best to remain strong but couldn't at times. Old King Mohatu took over while they recovered before his passing."

Scar lowered his head in respect for the lost Prince like they were. After a while of talking, the three had become friends. The elephant's name was Zanta and the zebra's name was Chapa. They had pointed him in the direction of Pride Rock so he could meet with King Ahadi and Queen Uru about joing their Pride.

*TP & TR*

Sarabi had stopped at the Watering Hole for a quick drink. She was planning to go near the falls where she and Mufasa used to play at, well her and Sarafina before Mufasa came and began playing with them.

Being at the falls helped clear her mind.

"I hear there's a strange lion in these lands." Sarabi's ears perked at the sound and looked over to two animals talking to each other. "According to Zanta and Chapa, he doesn't want the throne."

"So he's a rogue?"

The first animal nodded as they walked past the Prince's future bride. "Indeed. I hope King Ahadi and Queen Uru send him away."

The second animal laughed. "No use for rogues."

Sarabi sighed as she realized she was the only one left at the Watering Hole. She needed to hurry up and get her drink before Mufasa suddenly decided she couldn't go alone. It had happened once, and who was stopping him from doing it again?

However the sound of rustling grass behind her caught her ears and she didn't have enough time to react before the sound of a cry echoed and she gasped before swirling around to see two animals fighting away like their lives depended on it.

Her eyes' widened as she realized another lion was fighting a leopard, and it didn't take long before the lion sent the leopard running away with a limp, blood running down his leg and side.

The lion suddenly turned to her. "Are you okay, miss?"

Orange eyes met those of emerald green.