by Buffy » July 11th, 2009, 1:30 am
NOTE: Nala's Text Colour is #40BF80
It was a very joyful moment, and all the lionesses were overjoyed. After all the excitement calmed down, they decided it was time to go home. "Come on Kiara, lets take that little one home!" Buffy said as the lionesses started walking back to Pride Rock. "Ok... Lets go home!" Kiara said with a big smile. She lifted her cub up gently and slowly walked home.
When they got back to Pride Rock they were greeted with a worried Simba and Kovu. They had both gotten worried about Kiara. But they had stayed behind in case she came home. "Nala, did you find her? What happened? Why didn't she come home with the others?" Simba asked his mate. Nala gave a little smile before saying, "we got an unexpected visitor." And then she walked into Pride Rock for a rest.
It had been a long day for Buffy, but not nearly as long as Kiara's. Still, Buffy kept her energy up and walked over to Kovu. "Hey, may I be the first to congratulate the new father?" She asked. Kovu's eyes widened. He had no idea he had become a father. "Father?" He asked Buffy, she nodded at him before saying, "if I were you, I would get over the shock and be with your mate." He then came back to the real world, and nodded. "Thanks for letting me know Buffy!" he said and walked over to Kiara. "I wish I could have been there for you..." He said, and nuzzled his mate. Kiara just smiled. "You're here now." The lions, cubs and lionesses started backing away from Kiara. They had seen the miracle and said their hellos, and they were ready for a good night's sleep. "Lets get this little one inside and get some sleep." Kiara said and Kovu agreed. So Kovu took his newborn cub in his mouth and walked towards the inside of Pride Rock with his mate. As they reached the sleeping den, they met Simba. He looked at Kiara and said, "your mother said we had an unexpected guest." He smiled at the little cub. He also noticed the pride in Kovu's face. Simba remembered the day Kiara came to the world. He had felt the same pride. "Yeah, this one was a bit of a surprise!" She said and smiled. Kovu took the little cub into the sleeping den while Kiara gave her father a snuggle. "Thanks for being there for me when I need you. You're the best father I could ever ask for." She said and walked into Pride Rock.
It was late, but Simba was still not sleeping. He was looking at the starry night skies. He remembered his life, his father mostly. Again he talked to his father. "Hey dad. I know I couldn't be there with Kiara today, but I know you were. Thank you for protecting my little baby and grandchild. They are both my treasures." Simba sighed. "You know, I still miss you. You were one of the greatest parts of my life. And I am proud to be your son. Even if I miss you. But you're always in my heart... and I am in yours... Aren't I?" Simba looked up at the stars, as if he was hoping for an answer. "You are." Simba turned around to see his beautiful mate, Nala. "You coming? It's late." She asked. He smiled at her, but quickly lowered his head. "I'm sorry Nala, not tonight. I don't feel like sleeping." She smiled. "Well, no need for you to be alone." She walked up to him and gave him a snuggle. His big, soft mane kept her warm and satisfied. They stayed there that night. Gazing at the stars...