The sun was almost starting to set as Mufasa found Sarabi. He gave her a quick nuzzle before leading her down to a nice quiet place.

When he was younger, his father used to take him to see the sunset all the time. There was one place that stood out beyond all. The place had a large tree standing tall, giving them shade for the evening. But it also gave them a clear view of the sky. Mufasa smiled brightly as they laid down on their backs.

This would be the perfect date for them.

"Father used to take me out here all the time. He says this is where he once took mother." Mufasa told his love as his amber eyes stayed on the setting sun.

Sarabi nodded silently as she watched. A part of her wanted to see this with Scar instead and she didn't know why. "It's certainly beautiful. King Ahadi must've won Queen Uru's heart with this sight. Did they ever take you here as a family trip?"

Mufasa nodded in reply. "They did, they wanted to share this with me."

Sarabi didn't reply as she watched the sunset sitting behind the mountains and held back a sigh. The stars began coming out and she closed her eyes tightly, thinking of her father and mother who had died from an unknown illness. "Do you think my parents are up there?" she asked Mufasa, finding this one of the rarest moments when she actually wanted to talk about her deceased parents.

The golden prince winced at the thought. He knew Sarabi was close with her parents. He remembered how her father always played with her and her mother would teach her how to hunt at a young age. Sarabi's sister didn't really talk with her much due to always being around a certain lion of the Pride, but that lion had eyes for Sarafina.

The lion had light golden fur and blue eyes. His mane was a light red that fell over his eyes a little. Mufasa was best friends with him. He always complained about how Sarabi's sister was far too eager to hang out with him when he just wanted a moment alone with Sarafina, and once he begged Mufasa to distract her while he asked Sarafina out.

"I do."

Sarabi's orange eyes moved over to her soon-to-be husband and winced when all she saw was Scar. He wasn't that rogue she had met by pure chance! She didn't even know where he was.

"I hope they're watching over me and Naanda."

Mufasa moved onto his side and nuzzled her, and for once Sarabi returned it. "I'm sure they are. In fact, I'm sure they're very proud of you two." he whispered.

Sarabi smiled happily before her eyes moved back to the stars and sighed heavily. The wind blew slightly and she smiled before getting up onto her paws. Mufasa followed suit, knowing she wanted to go home. The two traveled back side by side, not seeing a rich brown lion watching.

*TP & TR*

"Isn't someone good friends again." Scar said as he surprised Sarabi the next morning. "I am allowed to believe the wedding is still happening?"

Sarabi smiled. "It is happening but I still don't like him like that." then she looked away. "All I could see when I was with him was you."

Scar's eyes went wide as he backed up a little bit at the declaration. Was she serious or pulling his leg? Sarabi shifted nervously as she gave him a smile.

Finally, after a moment of silence, the rich brown lion spoke. "Are you serious?"

Sarabi nodded in reply. "I am, Scar."

Scar gave her a charming smile as he chuckled. "Perhaps you enjoy my company more then."

The future Queen giggled as she sat down. "Perhaps I do."

The rogue laughed as he padded off with Sarabi at his side. Somehow, he found himself enjoying her company a lot more than he thought he would considering how he normally couldn't stand being around the lionesses his own age in his old pride.

The two of them suddenly found themselves back at the falls where Scar had slept that night, deeming the rulers could wait for his arrival while he gathered up the courage. He also wanted to know more about the Pridelands, so he stayed with his friends to get know the lands more.

"I just wish he could find someone else."

Scar's green eyes moved to look at her while she gazed sadly into the water.

He couldn't know what it felt like having someone in love with you when you weren't. It was clear she didn't want the wedding but she didn't have a say in her future or what happened. A little rage began to boil in his veins as he saw her sadness.

"You could always run away."

Sarabi's head shot up as her eyes widened. "What?"

Scar shifted on her paws. "I said; you could always run away."

"But what if he comes looking for me? This whole Pride worries over us."

Scar arched an eyebrow at the beautiful lioness. "Why would they do that?"

Sarabi smiled at him. "Because we're the future rulers. They always tend to do that according to Queen Uru."

The rogue nodded his head slightly in understanding. "I see, well... just spend time away from the Prince then...?"

Sarabi laughed at his awkward statement and smiled happily at him, trying to ignore how her heart speed up at the sight of him and how he somehow made her feel better.