Meanwhile in the Shadow Lands.
Sarafina is sitting on the dirty ground, not much caring about her fur at the moment. She felt sadness, anger, and regret for not being with Tojo sooner. It was obvious, they didn't care much about age. Besides Tojo was basically going to be an adult in a year, and Sarafina couldn't see any happiness, besides with having her daughter around, and being Tojo's mate. Her and the other lioness knew they had to endure Scar's rule. They would not give up on this land, and their current king had too many allies to have anyone try and over rule him.
And since some of the lioness has joined Scar's side, the future of the Pridelands, and Pride Rock was very certain. Surviving a year with him in rule, would certainly doom the once peaceful land. Sarafina wished her daughter the greatest of luck, and hoping that the struggle for Pride Rock would benefit the ones who would like to bring it back to it's beautiful self.
Sarafina looked up to the sky, and the wind blew, she closed her eyes once that happened. Trying to remember what grass felt like. Trying to remember what Tojo's fur felt like. Trying to remember her daughter's voice. Having Scar as king, was a never ending nightmare, and the only thing from keeping Sarafina sane, was the memories, of those she held close to her heart.
Adia approached her sister, and emitted a very weak purr. Sarafina didn't look back, she was too distraught. "Sarafina..." was all that Adia could muster. For Sarafina wasn't the only one who lost someone. For Adia, lost her son. Sarafina turned to her sister, and nuzzled Adia's neck. Sarafina began to sob, keeping all this in, was too much. She could no longer do so. Adia broke down as well.
Meanwhile, Nala continued her journey.
Some days have passed, and Nala got little to no food. But she managed to get enough to have strength to continue on. Her paws hurt from all the endless walking, but of course endured. She was very close to the pride she was told that resided here. Hopefully they could be of some help. Nala's nose twitched, she was being watched, by what she could gather, was members of that pride.
Nala stops walking, not wanting to be seen as a threat, and says calmly: "I am no threat, I assure you. I have come a long way, for help. Please. I need your help." Said Nala. An old lion slowly walked toward her and Nala gulped, hoping he didn't notice. His mane was very thin, not much left, and it was starting to turn grey. With a deep, straining voice, he said: "What business do you have in my lands, Rogue?"
Nala dare not lower her head, even though it may be wise, but she dare not show any weakness. Living under Scar's reign, has made her, who she is today. "I seek your help, my pride. The Lands I was meant to rule is in serious jeopardy. I can't give up on The Pridelands." Nala said ruefully, that her home has become such a desolate place, at all.
The old king's eyes didn't move, she realized that he was nearly blind. It surprised her, that he remained king here for long as he has. "Nay, Rogue, I will not meddle in your business. I admit. It brings pain to my heart to hear the untimely fate of the famous Pride Lands. But there is nothing I can do."
Nala's maw opened, in disbelief. She was upset that he would not have his final days, trying to save the most famous land in Africa. Nor that he would try to help, in the goodness of his heart. She bared her teeth lightly, in anger, and frustration, but calmed down. "T...Thank you for your time." Said Nala, and turned, knowing whether or not the pride would do her in, but they let her go. Nala looked to the left, and stopped when she heard the old king speak. "Rogue, there is a lush forest, south of here. Continue going south, and you will reach it. I suggest looking there for help, although, I highly doubt you will find any. Oh, and getting there will take months." Nala sighed heavily and turned south. She had to take the chance, and find that forest. Nala took a deep breath, and ran to where she was trying to get to, for the king also told her, she would get there quicker.
Meanwhile at Pride Rock
Sarabi remained with the lioness that stayed loyal to her, and the queen had a feeling a fight could happen at any moment, so they had to stay alert. She remembered when she, Mufasa, Sarafina and Scar were cubs. Scar was known as Taka back then, but since the accident that gave him the scar, something changed in him forever, but it was of course too late for anyone too see it. She honestly felt bad for him, back then, but it was hard to do so, now.
Sarabi did well to keep some of her pride members in check, to have faith in her, and in Nala. For they were told by Sarafina of what Nala set out to do.
In a few days, Rafiki would return to his home, the tree he resides in. The tree where he trained Tojo. word of Tojo's death traveled fast, of course so did the terrible condition of the Pridelands. Months from now, the cool night winds, will give Rafiki a pleasant revelation.