A/N: There will be a song later on in this chapter, I do not own it, Disney most likely does since it's on the Rhythm of the Pridelands soundtrack and I thought it sounded fit. So enjoy.

"So Lisa's own father gave his life for her?" asked Zuri her mouth wide open with wonder.

"That's so brave, I don't think I could fight like that," said Jelani.

"Me either," said Asha.

"Oh you would be surprised at how well you can fight for someone you love," said Conga who had joined in halfway through the fight to listen.

"But you were just mental, this fight was to save a whole kingdom," said Jelani.

"Now now, people fight for many different reasons, Conga felt the death penalty was right for her foe she just didn't expect him to be so tough, just like Homer," said Kijani.

"But it's so sad to think that she will be going home without her father now," said Kali with the look of sadness.

"Did I even say he was dead?" asked Kijani with a raised eyebrow.

"You said he wasn't moving when Lisa called to him," said Asha.

"I did but you do need to hear the rest of it before getting upset over it," said Kijani.

He stared at the cubs, Jelani now had his paws on his mouth, Kali and Zuri had their mouths and eyes wide open, while Asha and Layla gulped not sure they wanted to hear coming up next. Conga only laughed at them but was still willing to listen. Kijani only continued.

Lisa ran forward and dug her head into her father's mane, tears flowing freely down her face. She had only felt satisfied for a moment, now she felt that her whole world had fallen apart and now she was going home without her father.

"Please wake up Daddy," she said between sobs.

Bart only watched beside her, tears falling down his face. He had almost tripped over him after pretending to scare the jackals off and was shocked to see the damage done by Dajan's sharp claws. Though it did make him wonder how Dajan turned out, too bad he was now at the bottom of an abyss.

"You can't leave us Dad, you just can't," said Lisa as she continued to hug his mane. It felt so soft and comforting it made her wish her father had always had this loving and warm feeling. But maybe he did, she just never felt it.

She wished now that she was back home, safely in her room, with her cat Snowball on her lap or trying her hardest to play the saxophone quietly. She wanted to be learning in school, dreaming of the college she wanted to go to. Instead she lay there as the rain fell upon her next to what was left of her father, the only person she wished she would have said "I love you" to more than she had. He had been so brave, taking blows that would have killed a human the first time around.

"L-Lisa?" said a weak voice beside her.

Lisa perked her ears up at the voice, it sounded like her father but she could not see his ghost any where as she looked up. She looked over at Bart who gave a small smile toward her. Lisa looked at her father and that's when she noticed that his head was slightly raised looking up at her and giving a half smile.

"Dad, you're still alive?" Lisa said in an excited yet questioning voice.

Homer let out a pained grunt and moved his paw a little before responding. "That depends… did we win?" he asked.

"We did Dad, Dajan is gone, the pride is safe," said Lisa.

Homer let out a weak smile and then gave a heavy sigh, Dajan really did a number on him but he was alive and to Lisa, that was all that mattered.

"I'm proud of you Lisa,……you did something not many others would do," said Homer.

"And I'm proud of you Dad, you saved our lives and gave us time," said Lisa.

"Though you are a bloody mess," interrupted Bart.

"Shuttup boy, I'm trying to have a bonding moment without you ruining it," said Homer as he gave Bart the annoyed look he always gave his son when he did something wrong. Bart only sneered.

"Just don't ever do that again Lisa, you worried us so much, I didn't realize I could worry that much," said Homer as he lifted up a paw and patted his daughter on the head.

"But hey at least we had an interesting vacation," said Lisa.

"And it looks like it won't be over for a while," said a voice from behind them.

Lisa and Bart turned around to see Ramla walking over, behind her came Latif and Marge who quickly ran over to see if her husband was alright.

"Oh Homey, what in the world happened?" asked Marge as she carefully bent down to hug him knowing that he was quite sore.

"I was in a cat fight, and it wasn't girly," said Homer proudly while trying to get up only to wobble a little, he was about to collapse back down but Latif quickly ran over and helped him slowly rise.

"Don't try to get up too fast Homer, go slowly, you've been through quite an ordeal," said Ramla as she inspected his injuries touching one on his shoulder making him whimper. "Oh don't be a baby."

"Where is Dajan any way?" asked Latif.

"Down that hole, he's gone now, you never have to worry about him again," said Lisa proudly.

"Finally, that burden is lifted, I thought it would never end," said Latif with a happy sigh.

"And you have Lisa to thank for that, such a brave human you are Lisa," said Ramla.

Lisa only smiled as Marge came forward and gave her a loving hug. She had saved the lions of Africa just by accepting Ramla's proposal and never giving up. Both knew though that the real hero was Homer who kept Dajan out of the way until prophecy had been fulfilled though it did leave him in quite a sorry state. And Bart of course was a great help, he was the best big brother a little sister could ask for.

"Well I say we should get out of this rain and head to my tree to clean you up, you might need to stay with me for a few days so you can rest. Latif hopefully won't mind you all staying a bit longer," said Ramla to Homer who was now standing up straight but only with the help of Marge and Latif to support him.

"I won't mind at all, in fact there should be a celebration once Homer has recovered from all this," said Latif.

"Just as long as it does not involve you and me playing egg bowling, that was just embarrassing," said Homer.

"Ha ha, don't worry I won't make you do that again," said Latif.

Marge only rolled her eyes at the statement, that had been such a weird night she was surprised Homer even remembered it, but it was all in the past and now they would be going home very soon. She was just happy her husband was alive and soon followed Ramla back to the tree. Homer slowly limped while Bart ran around in circles beside them.

"Dad?" asked Bart after he had run around Marge and Latif for some time.

"Yes son?" sighed Homer.

"When you get better do you think you can teach me that one move where you grabbed Dajan and pulled him back toward you, it looked so cool when you did it," said Bart enthusiastically.

"Sure son,…….. maybe tomorrow," Homer said.

"And so Homer lived and Lisa felt more willing to do things that were tough, it required some thinking but none were ever like that adventure she had with the lions," said Kijani as he finished, or at least thought he had.

"Wait it can't be over, what about her and Khalil, I could tell those two were an item and I bet it was hard to say goodbye to each other," said Kali.

"And what's that story behind Homer and egg bowling I missed that one," said Conga curiously.

"Actually he didn't even tell us that story," said Layla.

"Oh it was just a silly story involving Homer and an ostrich, I'll tell it some other time when you all want to hear a quick story," said Kijani.

"But more importantly I want to know if Khalil ever knew about Lisa and who she really was," said Kali who gave that look like she wanted to hear it now or she would be a very angry cub.

"Okay I'll tell you all then, don't get so upset, there is a story behind that but that is only saved if someone does question it. And so I will start out with the night before the family left. It had been a few weeks until Ramla felt Homer was fit enough to go home, and they had a wonderful celebration in their honor. There was a delicious meal of several yummy herbivores, games made up by Ramla, dancing and of course the song that many sing after big battle has been fought," said Kijani.

"Oh you mean It's Time?" asked Jelani.

"You've heard of it?" asked Kijani.

"Yeah, Jabir taught it to us once," said Asha.

"Kairu and Mahiri sing it from time to time in their choir," said Conga.

At the sound of their name both Kairu and Mahiri appeared with big smiles on their face, they wanted to sing it. Kijani smirked, he was not expecting this.

"Well then why don't we go ahead and sing it, before I end my story," said Kijani.

Conga looked at Kairu and Mahiri. The two looked at each other before Mahiri, started to whistle chants that went with rhythm to the music. The cubs tapped their tales ready to sing when they needed to. Then Kairu began.

"The sun is shining, the children laughing, playing, full of dreams to find.

They all remind me, when I was a little boy full of life and pride.

They look so peaceful!" He began.

"Moshanyana weso bo' itumele!" (My brother be happy) Sang Layla, Asha, Kali, and Zuri.

"So sweet and graceful!" sang Kairu.

"Ngwana weso bo' ithabisa" (My sister celebrate) Sang Jelani and Kijani.

"They're all so hopeful!" sang Kairu.

"Moshanyana weso bo' itumele!" (My brother be happy) Layla, Asha, Kali, and Zuri sang once again.

"And there is no need for crying.

No need for fighting.

It's Time!" Sang Kairu.

"Itabise!" (Celebrate) The cubs all sang in unison.

"And this is meant to be your day shine!" sang Kairu.

"Itabise!" The cubs shouted louder this time.

"And in your heart you'll know its time!" Kairu chanted.

"Itabise!" The cubs yelled again.

"For you to take your place," said Kairu.

"Itabise!"

"Sometimes I wonder, why people always seem to turn around and loose their way.

Look out your window, be grateful for this day and make a change.

It's okay.

To be peaceful!" Kairu continued.

"Moshanyana weso bo' itumele!" (My brother be happy) Zuri, Asha, Kali, and Layla sang.

"And to be Hopeful!"

"Ngwana weso bo' ithabisa" (My sister celebrate) Sang Jelani and Kijani.

"It's sweet and graceful!"

"Moshanyana weso bo' itumele!" (My brother be happy) Zuri, Asha, Kali, and Layla sang.

"And there is no need for crying.

No need for fighting.

It's Time!"

And so the cubs continued with the chorus for a quite a while, it caused the rest of the pride to come and see what was going on, after a while they joined in. Kijani finally had to end it by reminding them that there was a story to finish. It took them a while to listen but they soon got the message.

The celebration lasted many hours that evening and everyone had a great time including Lisa and Khalil who both danced together beside the fire that Ramla created. Khalil and Lisa and bonded quite well since she had arrived and secretly Khalil had fallen in love with her, he hoped that when morning came he would find a way to talk her into staying with the pride and they would start one of their own once they got older. Lisa could sense that Khalil had fallen for her and secretly she wished he hadn't for she knew that her goodbye to him would be a heavy burden.

When morning did arrive, the pride said their goodbyes to the four family members, all but Khalil who had hid in some bushes and watched them say goodbye. His heart was heavy and his eyes watered as he watched the lion he fell in love with leave his life forever, or at least until he was kicked out of the pride.

Once the family had separated from the pride, Khalil waited a moment until they were over a rise and then he ran as fast as he could toward them.

"Lisa!" he cried.

Lisa turned around to see Khalil running toward her, she could see tears falling down his face and she knew this was not going to be easy.

"Lisa, will you stay with me, we could have a pride together some day, just us two, rulers of our own land," said Khalil.

Lisa looked at her parents, Marge only gave a warm smile while Homer looked at her nervously, the idea of his daughter living out the rest of her days was not something he was prepared to deal with. He did not want to worry about her every day and wonder if a poacher suddenly captured her. He knew he would not be fighting to save her if that happened.

Lisa gave a sad sigh. "Khalil I would love to, but my parents would be so heartbroken if I left them…" she began but Khalil quickly interrupted.

"Then I can come with you, and once we are older we can set up our own pride and have kids," said Khalil hopefully.

"Khalil, I would love to but…." She began again but Khalil was persistent.

"We could even name our first born son after your dad, or even your brother for that matter, it would be great, we would live in paradise, have our own shaman, and we would be known as King Khalil and Queen Lisa, and we could keep the prophecy you did a secret, no one would know you saved everyone," said Khalil.

Lisa's eyes were now getting misty, she did not want to resort to this, she did not want to tell him any thing but now his persistence was getting out of hand.

"Khalil I can't, I already have someone waiting for me," said she finally said tears falling down her face.

Khalil stood there, silent for a moment unable to speak; when he finally did it was more of a whisper. "What's his name then?" he asked.

"Colin," said Lisa, her head down with shame.

Khalil stared at her, his love for her now gone, his heart suddenly felt bitter for her, he wanted to swipe at her, he wanted to find this Colin and fight him for Lisa. He wished he could find a way to change the young girls mind but also knew that love was something that could not be forced. It made him jealous, he knew it but he could not control his tongue.

"Well fine then, go grow up with your stupid friend Colin, I bet he knows all about that prophecy, but did I see him help you at all, no he's somewhere far away, too afraid to show his face. And you know what I hope I never see your ugly face again!" Khalil said angrily before turning around.

"Hey don't you speak to my daughter that way!" growled Homer as he moved forward ready to give this young man a nice talking to.

"Homer, anger does not solve this problem, let me talk to him," said Ramla as she patted his shoulder and then took Khalil aside to speak to him.

Lisa watched from far away, tears streaming down her face, wishing with all her heart that going home would not come to this. She had so much fun with the pride for almost a month, making friends with the lions, even Kanzi who gained a new respect for her when she came back from the canyon. She got to learn all about healing herbs while Ramla patched up her father, and Ramla even told her fun stories from the creatures of the land, they were very different from her human stories back home. It was the same feeling she had in the beginning, only this time she felt terrible.

"Lisa you might need to say goodbye with Ramla in front of you," said Marge.

Lisa looked at her family, they were all nodding toward the baboon and lion that she had fallen in love with, a mistake that now made her feel terrible. Slowly she padded toward Ramla and Khalil and when she got closer she noticed that Khalil was looking curiously at her. Lisa looked at both with wonder before Khalil finally spoke up.

"Why didn't you tell me?" asked Khalil.

"Because so much had gone on, I just forgot about him," said Lisa.

"No, that you are human," said Khalil simply.

Lisa stared at Khalil and then at Ramla who had the look of sadness on her face. She really did not want to resort to telling him but she had no choice, he had to know.

"Because you wouldn't have believed me," said Lisa.

"At least I would have thought you were crazy and then I would have left you alone, now look what happened, my heart hurts for you now and I will never stop thinking about you, even after you walk on only two legs," said Khalil tears flowing down his face like a faucet.

"Maybe one day we will meet again, and our love will be just as strong," said Lisa.

"That's true, you may never know," said Ramla.

Khalil let out a sniffle before he moved forward and gave Lisa a big lick on the cheek. "Maybe one day, but perhaps if I see you as a human, maybe I won't feel the same way for you any more," said Khalil.

"Then come with me, we must go to a far away place and do it where the rest of the pride cannot see," said Ramla.

Quietly the family and Khalil followed Ramla to a lonely location near a tree. For a moment Ramla sat their with her stick thinking about the chant she needed to say before beginning, Khalil watched beside her wondering what Lisa would be like as a creature he never wanted to meet. Finally Ramla chanted and for a few moments there was nothing but dust until finally the air was clear again and there before the baboon and the lion stood four humans, two adults and two children, one as bald as a new born mouse.

"Aww I'm gonna miss that mane," said Homer as he rubbed his head.

Lisa stared at her father before turning to Khalil, he was much smaller than she was now, and he looked up at her with frightened eyes.

"Khalil, it's me, too bad I cannot make you my pet, then we would be together but it's not allowed where I live. I do hope we meet again someday," said Lisa.

Khalil only stared for a moment before finally running off in another direction back to the pride, he did not look back.

"Maybe someday," said Ramla.

"Yeah maybe," said Lisa with a sigh.

And with that the baboon and humans parted and went their own separate ways home. Ramla to her tree, The Simpson's to Springfield.

"I wonder what everyone will think of us being home late?" asked Bart.

"Eh we'll just tell them we got sucked into the rift valley and got attacked by monsters," said Homer.

"Oh yeah like they'll really believe that one," chuckled Marge

"Eh we have a long flight, we can think of something," said Homer.

They were only a mile away now from the urban jungle, the place they had not been to for almost a month, home was just around the corner, a place where adventures were not as dangerous as the one they just had. Lisa slowly walked behind her parents and brother, head down, tears falling slowly. She was a human who saved the life of lions yet she felt strangely empty and alone. When they were almost to the city, Lisa turned around and stared back at the savanna, a breeze swept in making her hair go in all directions. She watched the creatures of the savanna move off and the grass sway and at the same time she wished she would see Khalil one last time. But he was long gone; maybe someday they would meet again though. She then turned around and disappeared into the urban jungle.

"I hope Khalil doesn't end up like Scar," said Asha as the story finished.

"Yeah the poor kid," said Jelani.

"One day I will tell you a tale of what happened to him later in life but not now, all I know is that I am exhausted from telling this tale and I bet you are all too," said Kijani.

The cubs looked at each other; they were a little but now they were questioning the fate of Khalil and if he ever had a mate.

"You promise you will tell us someday?" asked Kali.

Kijani only nodded and yawned. The cubs quickly yawned back.

"Well let me take you to your mothers, tomorrow is another day with possibly another story," said Kijani.

The cubs nodded in agreement and slowly made their way to the pride for a good nights rest.

A/N: One of these days, my endings with Kijani won't sound the same, I apologize for those, it's so annoying. Any way yeah I know that ending was a little bit heartbreaking and I am not that happy with it I don't think it came out the way I wanted it to be. But don't worry I have a fun little plan with Khalil in a few chapters from now where the cubs actually make up their own story about what happened to him. I hope you all enjoyed the song. And I hope you enjoyed this little story. The next chapter will go back to the normal routine of just a one chapter story. It might be a little longer for the next chapter since I really want to draw Homer as a lion and put it up at Deviant Art so be on the look out for that.

See you all around and don't forget to review.