Territory Terror

[NukasMomentofGlory]

Haramu shook slightly as a sob escaped him, and he lifted his paws to see his father.
"I don't see the point... How can you help me to trust others, when you know I can't even trust you?" He sniffled. "Trusting someone is nt the same as love in my book. I love you very much. And I love the pride. I still love my parents, even if I've given them up... But I can never trust again."

[Adofo]

Adofo: You........you don't trust me?

[NukasMomentofGlory]

Haramu stared at Adofo, feeling fear creep inside his chest.
"I know you will protect me, no matter the cost. And that you love me unconditionally. But... I can't trust you not to leave me. I-I just... I have a feeling that it'll all happen again. I'm scared to trust myself to trust you."

[Adofo]

Adofo: I.......I understand.......I'm sorry I hurt you son......I knew I'd screw up being a father.......I'm so sorry son. I don't blame you. Honestly I'm surprised you don't hate me. I'm sorry I let you down son. Is there anything, anything in the world I could do to make it up to you?

[NukasMomentofGlory]

Haramu got to his paws and approached Adofo, resting his chin on his shoulder.
"Dad, you didn't screw up. Look at me. I'm alive and well. You have Christen and Nick. You've protected your family, as well as me, and nearly died while doing so. You're the best dad anyone could ask for, and I'm honored to be your son. I mean this. You did nothing wrong. They did. And... And I wish I could end it, but I can't. They've destroyed me. You've done all you can do, and I appreciate it very much."

[Adofo]

Adofo: Thank you son! We don't we go to bed?
Hours later Haramu is sleeping but Adofo sneaks to the outside of the cave. He takes off his hoodie and stares at it. Then he tosses it away. It lands on Haramu. Adofo looks up to the stars.
Adofo: Dad.......I'm.......I'm sorry! I let you down. I tired to be as good a father to Haramu as you were to me! But.....I couldn't do it! Because of me......he'll never be able to trust anyone again.........my own son...doesn't trust me! I feel like a monster for turning my back on him! It was the most horrible thing I've ever done!!! I'll never forgive myself!!! I'm sorry dad! I let you down as a son.....and as the father to your grandson. *tear* I'm sorry!

[NukasMomentofGlory]

Haramu flinched as the hoodie was tossed onto him and he woke, the hoodie covering his face. But that didn't block out the sound. He shook the hoodie off and looked towards Adofo. Up again... Wait, who wwas he talking to? Mufasa? He eavesdropped, despite knowing he shouldn't. But what Adofo said... It affected him. He continued listening, then silenttly got to his paws and approached him.
"You didn't let him down, Dad..." Haramu stood behind him, Adofo's hoodie resting on his back. "You didn't let me down, either..."

[Adofo]

Adofo: Oh....you heard that? Well.....yes I did. I tried being the best father ever! But looked what I did! I did the worst thing i could ever possibly do to you!! I hurt you beyond repair!! How can you still love me!?!?!?!? How can you stand being around me!?!?!?!? I'm a monster.......a monster that doesn't deserve to have such a great son!!!
Adofo starts letting his tears out.
Adofo: I'm sorry son! I don't deserve you!!!!

[NukasMomentofGlory]

Haramu rushed to Adofo, throwing his paws around him.
"Dad... You ARE fixing me. Look at me! Stop calling yourself that. Stop it!" Tears welled up in his eyes as he stared at his father. "You're the best thing that's happened to me. Do not say you don'tt deserve me."

[Adofo]

Adofo wrapped his arms around his son.
Adofo: Son I'm sorry! I love you so much!!! You're my entire world!!! I just wish.....I could have been better!