A/N:Yeah CSIMentalistTLK lover, but you and I both know she's not.
Disgraceful Prince
Mheetu woke up with a small yawn. He looked stretched, letting his tiny claws slide out. The creamy brown cub looked around with curious green blue eyes to see his mother was missing. The prince's eyes were his father's with a blue rim. Mheetu gets up and walks out of the cave to see Malka talking to his grandparents and Sarabi. The young cub had walked over hoping that the adults would tell him where his mother is. Even though Nala wasn't the nicest to him lately. She would growl and snap at him for no reason. But regardless he was worried about his mother. Sarafina's light green eyes caught his green-blue and smiled.
"Morning Mheetu"
Mheetu walked over and nuzzled his grandmother before nuzzling his grandfather's legs.
"Papa. Where's mommy?"
Johari stiffened. "She's on a hunting trip. Ummm..."
Malka reached down and nuzzled the cub. "Why don't you go play with Kamaria and your have some adult stuff to take care of"
Mheetu nodded before running back to the sighed, Mheetu was a good kid and didn't need to be treated like he does from Nala. That's one of the reasons why he took the prince under his wings. Sort to speak.
"When do you plan on leaving?" Johari asked
"After the farewell ceremonies of Vera and Jai"
Vera was the daughter of Tama and Tojo. She died a few minutes after birth. Jai was the son of Kula and Chumvi. He also died a few minutes after birth.
"I'm sure your friends would appreciate it" sighed Sarabi
It was a sad day for the Pride Lands lionesses. Two of their young ones have gone to the stars. Malka looked up and noticed it was around noon.
"We should head over"
The three older lions nodded at the young lion before all four walked over to the barriual ground.
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Mheetu was in the middle of a game of tag with Kamaria and his four cubs was playing, totally not paying attention to the time.
"Try and catch us. Turtle!" Tanabi yelled
Mheetu looked up, trying to catch his breath. He wasn't the fastest but they or should he say Tanabi always pick him.
"You okay?"
Mheetu looked up from the ground to see Kopa looking at him with concern.
"Yeah I guess"
"Stop loggy gagging and move it"
Kopa rolled his pale green eyes before looking at his little brother. "We can play something else"
Mheetu took deep breaths, trying to calm his racing heart. The creamy brown cub was going to say something but the adults came back.
"Mommy" Kopa cried running over to Hatari
"Having fun?" the creamy golden lioness smiled nuzzling the dark golden cub, messing up the dark brown mane tuff on his head
Kopa nodded before watching his friend and brother reunite with their parents.
Tama bend down and nuzzled the light golden cub. "At least we still have you"
Kamaria was confused, but enjoyed the affection from Tama and Tojo nonetheless. Kula and Chumvi looked on with a sad expression. They lost their first child, now they have to wait a few months to try again. Tanabi rubbed against his sister' s legs. Knowing about her lost, he is trying his best to comfort her. Kula smiled warmly at her brother before nuzzling back. Mheetu looked on with a mix of emotions. But above all he was worried about his mother. It's been a half of day and there was no sign of her anywhere. The creamy brown cub was knocked out of his thoughts when he felt someone nudge him. Mheetu shook his head before looking up to see a pair of brown eyes looking down at him.
"You okay, kid?"
Mheetu sighed, knowing Malka and he does. He's not going to let it go unless he says something.
"I miss my mother. I'm worried...what if something happened. She never been away this long before"
Malka felt bad for the cub. His mother hardly ever shows love or any kind of affection and he's worried to death.
"I have to meet a friend...do you want to accompany me?"
Mheetu looked at the older lion, thinking hard. Before slowly nodding, Malka stood up and headed for the southern borders. Mheetu looked towards Pride Rock and sighed before following the pale orange lion. But silently worrying about Nala.