Sarabi didn't take long before she poured her heart out to Sarafina and in the middle of it, admitted to seeing another lion. Of course Sarafina was shocked by Sarabi's reveal but couldn't help but feel sorrowful for her and for the unknown lion. It didn't take long for Sarafina to tell Sarabi to head her to unknown love and tell him what was going on; what is what Sarabi did.

The princess' eyes widened when she saw Taka talking with his friends. "Taka!"

Taka's ears perked as he gazed over his shoulder. "Sarabi? What are you doing here?"

When he saw the tears rolling down her cheeks, he was quick to his paws and rushed over to nuzzle her as she cried on his shoulder as she explained what was happening and his heart shattered.

"He moved our wedding to next week." Sarabi said as she cried and Taka snarled at the thought of that golden lion with his love.

The rogue took a moment to calm down as he licked her cheek as he nuzzled her. This wasn't going to happen. "It won't happen."

Sarabi didn't even want to ask on what he meant because she knew it would be effortless. Nothing could happen when Mufasa wanted something and was so close to get it. He was the pride and joy of the Pridelands and of Uru's and Ahadi's hearts. They couldn't say no to their little boy.

"When this wedding happens, I will object to his little vows."

Sarabi's gasped as she realized what he meant.

Her orange eyes sparked before she shook her head. "He won't allow it."

Taka chuckled as he gave her a charming reassuring smile. "Sarabi, I love you and know you that. You love me as well. If he truly loves you, he'll let you go. He won't force you to stay with him simply because he wants to be mates with you."

Her heart ached as she nuzzled him with a purr and Taka purred as well.

"But he also wants me to be his queen. He has the last say because he's the prince and when it comes to his future, he's in control. There isn't anyway you can pull this off, Taka."

Taka smiled sadly as he nuzzled her. "Trust in me, Sarabi." he whispered to her. "Please, for me."

Sarabi nodded as she nuzzled him back with a loud purr and the two walked off as Taka's friends watched smiling at the pair. By the time night had fallen, she didn't care as she spent the night with him, both not wishing for the other to leave and seal their fate until the wedding.

*TP & TR*

The next morning, Mufasa woke up to see Sarabi finally returning to Pride Rock. He rushed out of the cave and smiled softly at his bride-to-be and nuzzled her. This time, Sarabi pulled away and padded towards the cave but he stopped her.

"What's wrong, Sarabi?" questioned Mufasa with a worried tone.

Sarabi sighed heavily as she locked eyes with Mufasa. "I'm just thinking. My mind is full with the fact our wedding is next week."

Mufasa smiled at his future mate and chuckled as he shrugged her behavior off as his father padded out of the den with his mother, both looking deep in thought and he sighed. They were probably thinking of his deceased older sibling that had lived such a short life.

Ahadi gave his son a short smile before noticing Sarabi's expression and arched a dark eyebrow at his son and Mufasa sighed before shrugging. Uru nuzzled her son before moving to talk with Sarabi about something when the younger lioness motioned for her.

"What do you need?" asked Uru.

Sarabi took a deep breath. "I'm sorry for not telling you before, but there's a rogue in the Pridelands."

"What!?"

Sarabi tried to calm the queen down with her next few words. "I'm in love with him!"

Uru's jaw dropped before slamming it shut. "Are you sure that's a good idea?"

Sarabi smiled when she thought of Taka. "Yes. He loves me as well."

Uru could only wonder how this would play out for her future daughter-in-law.