A bit disappointed by Kivuli not taking her up on her generous offer however, respecting his wishes to the utmost, Nala nodded and replied in an understanding tone.
”As you wish Kivuli. I will inform him about your request. Please come to the main den at Pride Rock when the sun begins to set. That should give me enough time to find him and let him know of your request.”
Moving back towards where she had left her kill, Nala leaned down to retrieve the fallen gazelle, turning to face the grey furred male one last time as she stated.
”I’ll try and put in a good word for you Hun. I hope he will give you a second chance too but I can’t make any Guarantees.
With this being said, Nala lifted her prized kill and started to take her leave, forgetting about what she had intended to originally do as she now searched for her mate to give him the message. Wanting to get rid of the extra weight she was hauling around, Nala quickly made her way towards The Private Waterhole, missing Kiara, Kovu and Taraji just by a fraction of a second as she arrived and made her way towards the den to where she had allowed for both Rahina and Kopa to stay at. Finding the large male laying at the den’s entranceway, Nala stopped next to him and lightly deposited the gazelle in front of Kopa before she spoke.
”As promised, here is something for you and your mate to enjoy Kopa. Please, feel free to eat as much as you two would like. I brought this for you two only so don’t feel bad about taking it please.”
Watching as the cream colored queen presented the tasty looking meal in front of him, Kopa politely gestured as he spoke softly as not to wake his slumbering mate.
”That’s too thoughtful of you Nala. Thank you. I’m sure my mate and myself will enjoy this meal as we haven’t eaten anything this good in quite a long time. My most sincerest thanks to you and for all your hospitality.”
Blushing from Kopa’s kind words, Nala nodded as she replied once more.
”Oh, think nothing of it Kopa and you’re most welcome. I’d love to stick around but I still have other matters to attend to. I will check back on you two later and I will also inform my mate about your presence in his lands.”
Taking an abrupt leave, Nala dashed off, leaving Kopa to ponder over her departing words. It didn’t take him long to realize that Nala must be the queen of these lands and that her mate was the ruler. Figuring that the two of them should be at their best presentable state, Kopa decided to wake his beloved mate but not before dragging the delicious looking gazelle into the den assigned to them. Placing the deceased creature near the far den wall, Kopa moved in and lovingly nuzzled his precious lioness as he spoke in a gentle voice.
”Time to get up Hina. We have something to eat and we might have a visitor soon too.”
Giving his mate soft licks against her cheeks to bring her out of her dreamy state, Kopa lightly rubbed his large fore paw along the length of his mate’s soft, furry side, giving her light scratches in her favorite spots that he knew of.
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With the weight of the gazelle no longer weighing her down, Nala was able to travel at a much faster pace as she searched for her mate’s whereabouts. After a short while, she happened upon him, speaking with Gumu. Not being the type to interrupt a conversation but knowing that Kivuli’s request took precedence over all other matters at the moment, Nala stepped forward and addressed her mate in a serious voice.
”Sorry to barge in here but it seems that Kivuli has returned to our lands and he wishes to speak with you Sweetie.”
Taken aback by his mate’s news, Simba rose to his paws and excused himself from Gumu’s presence.
”Well, looks like I better take care of this business. Please forgive my sudden leave Gumu and we can discuss this matter at a later time.”
”Take it easy on him Sweetie. He’s had it pretty rough.” Nala exclaimed before her mate could leave.
Giving his mate a curious stare, Simba motioned a farewell to both his mate and Gumu before heading off to the main den. Watching her mate depart, Nala turned to Gumu and smiled as she stated.
”So what exactly did I interrupt here anyways Gumu if you don’t mind me asking?” Nala inquired as she took a seat next to the beige maned male.