Growing Up [Private: TheLastLion & Stormy]

[Stormy]

“..Yeah?” Flash replies slowly. His nerves sort of began to set in, and he felt his stomach beginning to hurt, as he had no idea where this conversation was heading.

[TheLastLion]

"And that as the next of line in the royal family, I will become queen, yes?" She continued.

[Stormy]

“Yeah? And that’s great for you. You’ve always wanted to be Queen, and you’ve been waiting a long time.” He replies with a smile.

[TheLastLion]

"Yes, it is. And since I've chosen you as my betrothed, it means you might rule beside me as King." Sadie concluded, bracing herself for Flash's reaction.

[Stormy]

Flash stared directly into Sadie's eyes without saying a word, without changing any expression as she said this. "Huh?"

[TheLastLion]

There was a palpable awkward silence as both of them figured out how to respond.

[Stormy]

"..You mean... I'd have to be... a king?" Flash said, trying to fully process what was just said to him. "This uh..." Flash tried to figure out what he was trying to say. "This doesn't sound like.... me.." Flash said slowly.

[TheLastLion]

"You're right, it doesn't... which is exactly why you'd be perfect for it," Sadie argued.

[Stormy]

"What?" Flash said confused with Sadie's statement. "I don't know Sadie."

[TheLastLion]

"You more than anyone know what it's like on the other side of the Pride. You've seen first hand what cruel and misguided leadership does to a community. You bring a unique perspective to the Pride that almost no one else has." Sadie made the case for Flash's rule.