Another month had passed and Kion and Rani are teenagers. Kion is strong enough and big enough to head back but he doesn't want to leave Rani because she just lost her grandmother yesterday and became Queen and he became King after they revealed their love for one another.
*Flashback*
The Night Pride gathered after Queen Janna's death and Kion decided to lighten up the mood by telling them about him and Rani but not saying when they started doing the romance. Rani also decided to lighten the mood by mentioning Kion becoming her King.
Surak: Congratulations you two.
Nirmala: I'm sure you two will do great together.
Baliyo: If there's any lion I trust to be with my sister and make her happy, it's you, Kion.
*End Flashback*
Kion and Rani were in the Tree thinking of Queen Janna as Kion nuzzled her to comfort her. Kion had grown attached to Queen Janna like she was his grandmother but he knew his real grandmothers, Sarabi and Sarafina, were back in the Pride Lands.
Rani: Kion.
Kion: Yes?
Rani: I think we should get away for a bit between our honeymoon and to get our minds off Grandmother Janna. Maybe go to the place of your birth.
Kion: I guess this would be a good time as any to visit them and you to meet them but there is no telling how much things have changed.
Rani: Meaning you have to be open-minded.
Kion: What do mean I have to be open-minded?
Rani: Simple. You haven't been there since you were a cub. Maybe an enemy is now a friend or your sister has a mate.
Kion: Okay. Okay. But don't go assuming that I dated anyone there because I haven't.
Rani: You're not lying, are you?
Kion: Now what reason would I have to lie to you?
Rani: Who knows?
Rani pulled Kion into a kiss and Kion graciously just accepted it. They stood up as they headed out.
Baliyo: Hello, you two.
Rani: Hey, Baliyo. Baliyo. I was thinking that me and Kion could go somewhere not as busy for us.
Baliyo: Where?
Rani: Well. You and the Night Pride could handle things here while me and Kion went to his place of birth.
Baliyo: Well he has been away long enough. Besides, it'll be good for you to show that you are well... alive.
Kion: True. I just have to keep in mind that somethings have probably changed since I was last there. I mean, we've all changed here, there are bound to be changes back in the Pride Lands.
Baliyo: You two better get going before you get busy.
Kion: Thank you, Baliyo.
Baliyo: No problem.
They said their goodbyes and Rani and Kion were on their way to the Pride Lands.