[Closed] The Circle of Life Continues

[KingKovu44]

"Thank you, Father. I have tried to be the best father I can be," Kopa replied. He allowed himself to think of when his time to be king would arrive. He vowed to be the best king he could be.

[Simba3]

"I am certain of you are a very good father and you will be. Don't worry about it" He said with smile and he continued. "And I know that you will be worthy of be king of Pride Land. And you have to know: I will be always proud of you because you are my son." He said and he thought of his own death.

[KingKovu44]

"Thank you," Kopa said as he lay down to sleep. He, like everyone else, was unaware of what would happen overnight.

[Songo]

---Next Morning----


It was early in the morning and Nala was sure of that, the quiet seemed to consume the den she shared with Simba. Her blue eyes peered out of the den and barely saw the sun rising and the lioness stepped back towards Simba. She never woke up this early, a small shiver passed by her and she lay back down to her belly. “Simba...” she said in a soft tone and nudged her King. It seemed so quiet and she could hear her own breathing, a sad look crossed her aged features. Nala moved closer to Simba and listened closely, a gasp left her mouth. Tears filled her eyes and she rested her head on Simba’s paws for a few minutes, she knew age would take one of them first. “Goodbye my love.” she whispered and nuzzled his fluffy mane.

Tears flowing from her eyes Nala slowly pulled her achy body up and made her way out of the den to greet the sunrise. The sniffling lioness wasn’t sure who to wake and she let the rays warm her body before moving to Kopa’s den. Nala felt the wind pass by her and she inhaled it slowly, “A great King’s passing…” she whispered into the air. Slowly Nala stepped around Sheba and Bianca being careful not to wake everyone, Nala nudged Kopa. “Kopa, wake up I need to speak with you outside.” she said softly. Pain ached her heart and she slowly made her way back out and reclined back waiting for Kopa.

[KingKovu44]

"What is it, Mother?" Kopa asked. From the look in her eyes and the tone in her voice, he could tell that something was up. He was ready for anything.

[Songo]

Nala’s blue eyes were glued to the rising sun and tears flowed down her fluffy tan cheeks. “Kopa, your father has made his way to the Great Kings.” she muttered between tears and sniffles. The lioness leaned into Kopa’s shoulder and cried, “We lost a great King..” she cried and her body shook. Nala took a few moments to spend the quiet time with Kopa and she felt the wind pass them by and she looked into the sky. Nala ran to the edge of Priderock her paws holding into the ledge tightly as the wind passed her by, “Don’t go…” she whispered in a raspy tone. Nala watched the sun lift and she composed herself and looked back at Kopa, “Bring the Pridelands together….its time. We will do Simba’s ceremony and I will step down as queen.” she said softly her gaze back on her home.

[KingKovu44]

"Yes, Mother," Kopa replied, trying to stay strong. He then went to the edge of Pride Rock and roared mightily. Soon, the animals began to come to Pride Rock. Kopa looked at Nala. "They are here, Mother," he said sadly.

[toboe5tails]

Kopa leaving the Den woke Sheba. "Mmm?" She mumbled. Sheba got up and walked out to see Kopa and Nala above a large group of animals. "What's going on?" She could see traces of tears on Nala's face.

[KingKovu44]

"My father passed away in his sleep," Kopa explained, the sadness in his face obvious. "He has gone to join the great kings. I'm sure that we'll see his star in the sky tonight," he added.

[toboe5tails]

"Oh..." Sheba was now close to tears now herself. "Shall I fetch Bianca?"