[Closed] Trials in the Pridelands

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"Don't you know it!" Kovu said, stretching and yawning.

[KingKovu44]

It was then that Rafiki arrived on the scene. Simba acknowledged him and then looked at Kovu. "Kovu, this is Rafiki. He will be performing the ceremony," he said.

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Kovu bowed his head slightly in acknowledgement. "How long have you been doing this?" he asked in conversation.

[KingKovu44]

Rafiki smiled. "Oh, for longer than you've been alive!" the old mandrill exclaimed. He then looked towards the den entrance. "Princess Kiara will make a fine mate for you," he said.

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He smiled. "I know that,"

[KingKovu44]

Simba looked around. "Well, Nala and the other lionesses should be done with Kiara any moment now, so I guess we better get into position," he said.

[Kopalover]

Vitani awoke with a startle. They've slept in too late! Quickly, she bounced up and licked each family member on the muzzle. "Come, up! Kiara and Kovu's wedding is today and we need to go quick!" Saying loudly as she picked each cub off their feet. Placing Bianca on her back, Saffy on Mheetu's back and holding Kamili between her front teeth as she hung down.

"Come now!" Walking from the den and up Priderock towards Simba, Kovu and Rafiki. "Ahh! Good morning you three! And Welcome Back to good ol' Rafiki!" Nuzzling each of them.
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Kamili woke up to her mom carrying her. "Daddy, what's going on today?" Blinking her eyes as the sun rays hit her face. She saw her Uncle Simba and smiled, then looked to her soon-to-be cousin-in-law and smiled at him too. Though she didn't know who Rafiki was so she just smiled and waved. "My name is Kamili, what's your name?" Gazing up towards the very old monkey.
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Kiara was in the den, her mother close beside her. On her head was a crown made of the best Pridelands flowers. Her entire body was shaking, only once was she the main attraction of the Prideland gatherings and she was only a few minutes old. "Mother, tell me what happens. I'm scared." Placing her head under Nala's chin and closing her eyes.
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Anakin's eyes opened, he nudged Chaka and Folle awake. "I'm going to the wedding, I'll hide. If your coming, I'm not waiting. It's starting soon, if you go.. call for Vaydir, not Anakin." Quietly saying, then walking from the den. Once the rays licked his face, he looked towards Priderock with an evil smile. "This is where I start planning." Cackling then bolting towards Priderock.

Once there, he went into a small den. The animals inside got scared when he entered and bolted out. The sight of Priderock was completely in few. In the dirt below, he started drawing his view in the dirt. "This is going to be my new hiding spot." Laughing to himself, while still drawing.
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Folle heard Anakin speaking, and nodded her head in response. "Chaka, would you like to go?" Opening her eyes and looking at him with a creepy smile and blood-shot eyes. The animals loudly traveled outside the den, the diamonds glistened in the cave.

[KingKovu44]

Rafiki smiled at the cub. "I am Rafiki, young one. I will be performing the ceremony today," he said. Simba walked over to his niece. "Rafiki is a very old family friend. He performs all the important ceremonies around here," he explained to her.

[Kopalover]

Kamili giggled, "Will I ever have an important ceremony?" Tilting her head sideways looking at Rafiki and Simba with her aquamarine eyes. Looking to her father as-well, "Did you have an important ceremony?" Asking her father.

[Songo]

Nala rubbed her light tan head over Kiara's smaller one and she smiled, "My dear daughter calm down...I will walk out and you will follow behind me. I will present you to Kovu and you will sit beside him by Rafiki. He will have you announce your vows and then you follow his lead." she said in a soothing voice. Letting a small chuckle slip from her muzzle lips she grinned, "You have no reason to be nervous my beautiful daughter." she added winking a crystal blue eyes.

It only took Ruby a few seconds to find the flowers Nala wanted and Rafiki another few minutes to make the small crown for Kiara. Ruby trotted into the royal den carrying the orange orchids, she handed them to Nala. "There you go my Queen." she said turning and heading back out of the den. She joined Kopa's side and lovingly gave him a nuzzle. Her own amber eyes admiring the animals that gathered for the wedding.

Nala grabbed the flowers and rested them atop Kiara's head, she grinned. "You're grandmother would've been so proud of you my love." she cooed softly. Wiping a small tear from her eye she stood to the front of the den and looked back at Kiara, "Follow my lead..." she whispered and proceeded to the tip of Pride rock.

Mheetu chuckled at Kamili's question, "Yes Kamili, your mother and I had a different type of important ceremony though. When I find a suitor for you Kamili he better be the bravest lion in the world. No one is good enough for my daughters..." he said with a chuckle and gave Kamili a lick on her head. Sitting next to Vitani with the cubs at their paws he gave her muzzle a lick, "It's a beautiful day for a wedding...." he added smirking.

Saffy's green eyes stared at all the animals and she looked up at her mother, "I don't want to get married. Boys are gross!" she muttered sticking out her tongue, her facial expression going sour. She hushed at the sight of her Aunt and she smiled as she watched the wedding.

Mheetu laughed at Saffy's comment and bowed his head at Nala's presence, his mouth forming a good luck to his niece Kiara. He leaned down to his three daughters hushing them, "Shh...watch.." he whispered.


Nala lead Kiara towards Kovu and Simba, she stopped at the tip and bowed her head to Rafiki. She embraced the mandrill in a quick hug and stepped to the side beside Simba, tears filling her eyes. She leaned over to her King and rested her head on his chest softly, "Shes so beautiful..." she commented softly.