[Open] 1,001 Nights

[KingKovu44]

From his perch atop the elephant, Simba looked down at everything Genie had given him: 53 purple peacocks, 95 white Persian monkeys, 75 golden camels...the list went on. As Genie led the parade in a song about the prince's majesty and greatness, Simba threw pawfuls of gold coins out to the citizens of Fayiz.

[Mike0908]

Sarafina and Nala had seen him hand out gold to the peasants.

"He certainly is very generous." said Sarafina.

"Yes he is. Maybe you're right and he is different after all." said Nala.

[KingKovu44]

The parade marched up the steps of the palace. Suddenly, the palace door burst open with the elephant leading the way. The music and singing stopped. Genie went back into his lamp. Simba stepped onto the magic carpet and flew down to Sarafina. "Greetings, your highness. I have come seeking your daughter's paw," he stated as he bowed.

[Sixshot1988]

Sarabi smiled as she approached the sultana. "Sarafina, It's been too long." Sararabi said to her old friend as she hugged the sultana. Kovu on the other hand strolled up causally and extended his paw up tp Nala. " Hi, I'm kovu." He said, forgeting royal protocal. Sarabi covered her mouth in embaressment. " Kovu, your suposse to bow." She said, leacchuring the cub. Kovu hung his head low. "Sorry Mom." He said as he realized what he did.

[KingKovu44]

Simba hopped off the flying carpet, looking at Sarafina. "I apologize for my little brother, your highness. This is the first time he's visited another royal court," he said to the sultana. His eyes then fell on Nala. She looked so beautiful in her blue bedlah top and poofy blue bedlah pants. "This must be Princess Nala. I'm honored to meet you," he said to her. He then held out the ring Genie had given him. "Please take this ring as a gift," he said.

[Mike0908]

"It's good to see you again too Sarabi. I didn't expect you to come along though. I thought you only had one heir though. Did Mufasa come with you too?" said Sarafina.

"It's ok. Nice to meet you Kovu." said Nala, shaking his paw.

She turned to greet Simba as she saw the ring. It was one of the most beautiful rings she'd ever seen. But she was still skeptical.

"I'm glad to meet you too Simba. Of course I'll take it." said Nala.

She took the ring from Simba, placing it on her finger.

Eden bowed before Queen Sarafina and Nala.

"Good afternoon, your highnesses." said Eden.

Sarafina nodded, as she turned to Sarabi.

"Come. We have prepared a banquet for your party. I'm sure they must all be hungry after your journey." said Queen Sarafina.

[KingKovu44]

Simba smiled. "Thank you. I am hungry," he said. As they walked to the banquet hall, Simba never took his eyes off of Nala. At the same time, Scar looked at Zira. "Soon, my love. Soon, I will snatch the lamp," he whispered.

[Mike0908]

"Excellent. Soon the lamp will be ours and the two kingdoms." whispered Zira.

She smirked before following the group into the banquet hall.

Vitani had bowed to the Sarafina and Nala before following the group into the banquet hall.

[KingKovu44]

Simba was happy to see a fully-set banquet table. Everyone sat down. Soon, a freshly prepared lamb and a basket of bread was brought in. He looked at Sarafina. "Well, you've met my mother and brother. Also with me are my Uncle Scar, Aunt Zira, and their daughter, Vitani. They're happy to be here too," he said. "Ecstatic," Scar replied in a dry tone.

[Mike0908]

"It's a pleasure to meet you." said Zira, keeping up the act.

"It won't be long until they're bowing to us." thought Zira.

Vitani nodded silently, unsure what to do.

"So you brought everyone but Mufasa it seems. Well the more the merrier. We have spare rooms you may all use during your stay here. I'll just have to get more prepared now. From Mufasa's letter, I wasn't suspecting a large group. Well everyone eat up before the food gets cold." said Queen Sarafina.

Queen Sarafina, Princess Nala, Zira, Vitani, & Eden soon began eating their meals while making conversation with others at the table.