Everyone waved as the Air Patroller disappeared over the Horizon.
"I'm gonna miss em." Kat said. "But they'll visit."
"So Skye. Why'd you want to stay with us?" Fuli asked.
"I just like it here better than Adventure Bay. I'm free. I'm wild." Skye said.
"Ok." Kat said.
"Well we'd better go tell my parents the news." Kiara said.
"Yeah. I wonder how they'll react." Kat said.
"Well hope you have a safe journey." Kion said. He hugs Kiara.
"Later guys." Kat said as they said goodbyes.
They began to walk.
They arrived after a few days.
Kiara walked in first. Followed by Kat, then Skye.
Nala was the first to see the trio. She rushed over to greet them.
"Hey. Kiara. Hey Kat and Skye." Nala said.
The 3 said hello while Kiara nuzzled her mother.
"Wheres father? I have to tell the pride great news." Kiara said.
"I'm right here." Simba said as he walked in the den.
"Is everyone here?" Kiara said.
The lions nodded.
"Ok. First news. Skye here is joining the pride."
A lioness raised eyebrows.
"The only thing that I can see her being used for is food." another lioness said.
"Hey. She's my friend." Kat said, putting a paw protectively in front of her.
"Who are you?" the lioness asked.
"This is Kat. He's my mate." Kiara said.
"He is the future king?" Zuri asked.
Kat nodded.
Everyone shouted congratulations to the two.
"You won't be like Scar right?" Tiifu asked.
"Who's Scar?" Skye asked.
"He was my uncle. He killed my father and assumed the throne until I overthrew him." Simba said.
"I can assure you that I'm nothing like that. I believe in maintaining peace. I'll only fight to protect the kingdom and everyone in it." Kat said.
"What are we waiting for?" Nala said.
Nala and Simba and Kiara and Kat began walking up to the ledge.
Simba roared as he stepped down as king. Nala roared as she stepped down from queen.
Kiara roared. She was now queen of Pride Rock.
Kat looked behind them. The pride smiled.
Kiara nuzzled him.
Kat took a deep breath.
And let out a mighty roar.
A year had passed since Kat became King.
He grinned as he looked down. At the bundle of fur in Kiara's paws.
Skye grinned as well. "What are you going to name her?" Skye asked.
"I think I'll name her...Destiny. For that's what brought us together." Kat said as he licked the cub.
Rafiki walked up and gently took Destiny in his hands.
He walked to the ledge and held her above the assembled animals.