[Closed] The Circle of Life Continues

[KingKovu44]

"Yes, Sheba. We must tell her so that she's not wondering where her grandpa is," Kopa said, remembering how his father had explained Mufasa's death to him while telling him of the great kings.

[Songo]

Bianca heard the fuss outside and she slowly peeked her head out of the den, she saw her mother and father and ran to them. Snuggled in-between her father’s paws she looked up at him, “What happened dad?” she asked curiously.

Nala’s faded blue eyes watched the animals gather around Pride rock and she sent a large ape to gather Simba’s body and carry him down the rocky path. Nala watched with sadness as his body was carried and the animals praised him as he passed, tears silently flowing. Raising her forepaw to hush the animals; the old lioness stood at the stop of Priderock to speak, she felt the sun shine down on her. Nala let out a soft sigh, “Friends and creatures of the Pride lands I grieve this early morning, for the passing of our great King Simba. He lives on in our hearts and also through his son Kopa.” Nala softly sighed and looked down at Kopa, Sheba and Bianca.

“It’s time for me to step down as Queen of Pride rock and hand the throne over to Kopa and Sheba. Our Pride and kingdom is in good paws and Simba thought so also..” she added. The old queen nodded to the animals and slowly stepped down from Pride rock letting Kopa step forward. Nala stopped halfway to meet Kopa and nuzzled him, “Your father and I were so very proud of you..” she whispered.

[KingKovu44]

"Thank you, Mother," Kopa said as he returned the nuzzle. He then looked at the animals. "My subjects, I now assume the mantle of king. This day, I vow to all of you that I shall rule fairly and with honor, as my father and grandfather did. I shall never be a harsh tyrant as Scar was," he stated.

[Songo]

Nala stepped back beside Sheba and she pulled Bianca close to her and nuzzled her softly, “Everything will be ok Princess, tonight you will join me on Pride rock and I will show you your grandfather’s new star.” she said and let Bianca go back to her mother. Nala knew this was not a time to mourn but she couldn’t help the feeling of being left behind and she made her way to the back of Pride rock. Laying down on an edge that overlooked the back of the pride lands she let out a sigh, “Now what…” she whispered and buried her head in her own paws.

Bianca nuzzled her grandmother back and tears filled the eyes of the young cub, astonished that her grandfather had passed so soon. Hazel eyes gazed up at Nala, “Yes grandma..” she choked out between tears. Bianca ran up to Kopa as he spoke and she nestled between his legs crying, torn by the passing.

[KingKovu44]

Kopa held Bianca close. "Let me tell you something that my father told me: he lives in you," he stated, remembering what his own father had told him when telling him the story of Mufasa's death. That story ran through his head once again: Mufasa died in a wildebeest stampede organized by Scar, Sarabi had taken Simba to the jungle to keep him safe, Simba had grown into a mighty adult lion and retaken his kingdom. "Now it is my time to be king," he said to himself.

[Songo]

Bianca looked up at Kopa with glazed hazel eyes and sniffled, "What do you mean he lives in me?" she said softly turning her head to the side. She sat next to her father and looked out over Priderock, "Is grandma going to be okay?" she asked curiously.

[KingKovu44]

Kopa looked at Bianca. "It means that even though Grandpa is gone, he'll always be with you. He watches over everything we see," he explained, hoping that she understood. "As for Grandma, yes, she'll be fine," Kopa continued.

[Simba3]

(The night of death)
Simba went into the den with Nala. He layed down near to her. He already knew that he will die soon. And he was sure he will die in this night. He gave a kiss for Nala - maybe it was the last. He was already sapless and he sweated very. He felt his life's over and it is the end. "It's the time..." He whispered and he yielded up his soul.


((I am sorry, but I can write down it only now ))
(( May I ask that: May I play after my death? For exapmle as a ghost ))

[Songo]

Bianca stopped her crying and looked out over the Pride lands, "I understand, but I miss him." she added softly. Bianca felt a drop on her nose and she shivered, she looked up at the rain clouds and felt the rain start to fall. "Its raining.." she cried and snuggled deeper into Kopa. Bianca wasn't a fan of rain, it scared her.


As Nala laid on the cold stone she felt the rain slowly start the fall, the lioness looked up at the sky. "Simba...? Rain that's strange..." she whispered softly. Nala's body ached more then ever, maybe it was age finally telling her her times up or maybe it was the fact Simba was gone. Nala didn't feel like moving and let the rain fall down on her body, she felt very cold inside. The sky darkened and she could tell night was approaching, her blue eyes watched the thunder and lighting crack. It had been some time since it rained this hard in the pride lands but it was needed.

[KingKovu44]

OOC: Simba3, yes, you can appear as a ghost. I had actually intended that to happen.

"The rain will help the plants, and that will bring in more prey," Kopa stated, remembering something Simba had told him. He looked at Bianca. "Come on, let's get you back in the den," he said.