[Open] The Nero Pride Chapters* RP [Open]

[DGFone]

Delano looked up at the queen. He nodded and got up. "I've got to do this," he whispered to Tempesta as he left her to get closer to the grave. He looked inside the grave, and sighed: Nyembe's body didn't look restful like it was supposed to be. And most of the pride still hated him. It would have been better if Nyembe could have proven himself, but that didn't happen. Delano sighed, looking at Nyembe's body, and cleared his throat.

"I don't really know how to start..." he said, just speaking his mind. He didn't make any speech on his way here, so he would simply have to create one on the fly. "I guess that I should start at the beginning, back when we were cubs" Delano said, "We used to be friends. Would do almost everything together... Play, fight, get in trouble..." Delano smiled briefly at the memories. "But that time. It didn't last. We slowly drifted apart, going on our own ways..." Delano looked up at the sky, squinting as the rain hit his eyes. "I don't know if you can hear me or not, Nyembe... But, I can't really say that I regret letting our friendship die out. It just happened... Time took its course, and we simply had to be ourselves, you know..." Now the bad parts. "When Mheetu and Vitani came over... a lot of things happened very quickly. You were chosen to marry Vitani. I fell in love with Tempesta... Jafar came back... I don't know if Vitani was right for you, to be honest. She's in love with Mheetu, I think, and you, I don't think that she would be good for you. But you had to marry her, and I don't blame you on trying to get her to love you. But the way you did it... What were you thinking, Nyembe? What I just don't understand is what caused you to think that killing Mheetu would get Vitani to love you. But becasue you did, the pride hates you now. Even I do Nyembe. And it's the last thing I want to do... but now... I hate you..." Delano felt tears from over his eyes, and he found it hard to speak, but he forced himself to continue. "When we were cubs, and even now, I would always beat you. I was faster, stronger. You always said that I am your greatest foe, because you couldn't beat me. But, I don't see it that way. Nyembe, I think that... you are your greatest foe. That somehow, somewhere, you became a different lion. I think that that original lion somehow surfaced in you when you tried to save Vitani today. But instead, your actions killed you..." Delano sniffed, and cleared his throat again, feeling like it was too narrow to breath with. "Hopefully, in the future, you will be remembered as how you once were. Not as the lion that tried to kill Mheetu, but the future heir to the throne. The Nyembe who was on top of the world. I would like to believe that. I can't say for the others... But I hope that they will understand. Something I think that everyone would agree to is that I think we all wanted to see your old self back. But becasue it can't happen anymore... maybe you will do that in our memories, and our hearts..."

Delano stopped, not knowing if he was done or not, but in the end, decided that he was. He retreated a few steps and helped Alma and Marrone finish burying the body.

[TheLionQueen]

Alma stood and looked around at the pride, she decided to say a uligie for her son, "Nyembe was a good cub a playful mischievous little fellow he always was cocky we only laughed. Nyembe had an obsession with Vitani he must have loved her but she didn't feel the same. You all might hate him but I don't care he was the prince and will always live in my heart I don't care if he did such a demonic thing. So he is gone now, I never imagined it, why did he die you might ask. He died and his part in the circle of life is complete, maybe this whole dilemma helped Vitani realize who she really loved. Maybe it made us realize who would be a better heir to the throne. Anyone else have a word to say?" Alma stated.

[KingKovu44]

Jafar stepped forward. "I do...Nyembe's death was a terrible waste. I know he was foolish, but now he is gone. May he rest in peace. Hopefully, the great kings and queens will have mercy on him when they judge him," he said.

[Nitro]

Addana shakily stepped forward, eyes unfocused as if she couldn't believe this was happening. "You're all wrong. Nyembe was an arrogant fool. He wasn't kind, or angelic, or anything you're all making him out to be. He was a spoiled brat who believed the world should bow to his feet just because he was a King's son. He tried to commit murder to an innocent lion in jealousy, and than threatened a good lion's mate and cub for what, really? What would he have gained? There are plenty lionesses out there, and one of them was bound to be his soul mate. Nyembe was a horrible, terrible lion....but he was my brother, and I loved him anyway." Addana voice broke as she hung her head low, trying to hide her tears. She had to be strong for her pride.

[KingKovu44]

Jafar walked over. "Addana, you can show emotion. It's warranted in this situation," he said.

[Songo]

Marrone's grey eyes stared at Nyembe's body and he took a few steps back next to Alma, "Nyembe, I loved you deeply. You were foolish and let the throne get to your head and in turn I lost my son. But that doesn't mean I don't love you, may you and the great Kings protect us now. Rest in Peace.." he said softly and pushed some dirt down into the hole. He nodded to the other to begin filing the grave and he shuddered for a moment, the King looked up at the sky.


The rain had finally stopped pouring down and the clouds began to disperse as a bit of sunlight won its way through the long battle with the storm clouds.

Tempesta stepped next to Delano and nuzzled his mane softly, a tear slid from her turquoise eyes. "Good bye.." she whispered and pushed in some dirt herself. She looked to the Pride and watched how close they grew, the rainy season was rough and the death of Nyembe was the hardest. Realizing the rain had stopped she gazed up at the sun slowly peeking through, she felt although the great Kings knew what happened.

[DGFone]

Delano sat next to Tempesta, watching the mound of dirt that marked where Nyembe was buried. He felt Tempesta move next to him, and he noticed that she was looking up, at the source of the rays of light that now landed on them. He also looked up at the clearing skies. Somehow, Nyembe made enough of an impression for the Great Kings to end the rainy season.

He closed his eyes, letting the warm rays hit his face, feeling their warm, calming touch. He felt better as the warm rays warmed his wet body up. Delano nuzzled Tempesta. "Let's go home," he told her.

[Kopalover]

Vitani was angered at Mheetu for killing himself just to win her over again. Yet, she was still devastated to see him buried in the soft ground. Only a single tears dripped from her soft purple eyes. "Good bye, friend." She whispered, dropping her head to the ground. Putting a paw on Mheetu, she looked into his mossy green eyes with sorrow. "I'm so glad that wasn't you." Whispering, she nuzzled his uninjured shoulder. The greed that killed the prince. She thought, then thinking of Scar and how close the two stories seemed to be.

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Maximus was at the funeral. Happy the lion who threatened to kill his family was dead. Yet, not happy a friend died. Both known as Nyembe. He sat back behind the group of lions, with Himili and Zuwa. Glad they didn't have to suffer the wrath of Nyembe is he didn't hurt Mheetu. Looking over he saw Mheetu and Vitani sitting happily together. Laughing he turned to Himili and licked her cheek. "Sad?" He asked, looking into her eyes with a slight smirk written across his face.

[KingKovu44]

It was now that Jafar approached Vitani. "Well, your highness, now that you've chosen your suitor, I assume that you'll be going home to see your brother. I'm sure you miss him greatly," he said.

[Songo]

Marrone stepped beside Jafar and looked at Vitanit and Mheetu, Yes, head back to the Pride lands. It was a pleasure having both of you in our Pride. Tell Dyanna to come visit us soon. If either of you want to come visit with others, please come visit." Marrone rubbed heads against Vitani and rested his paw on Mheetu's shoulder. "Take care both of you, you've both proven your place here with us." he said softly stepping back to Alma's side. Taking a look to Jafar and Addana he smiled, "Flowers or not, lets get everyone married!" he added with a smile.

Tempesta nuzzled her face into Delano's mane and her ears twitched forward at Marrone's words. "Lets make this offical." she whispered. Looking to Vitani Tempesta nodded her way and she stepped infront of Mheetu, "You learned well Mheetu. I'll miss you around." she admitted softly with a smile. "When you see Dyanna, tell her I miss her greatly."

Mheetu nuzzled Vitani back and nodded to Jafar, "We miss the Pride lands greatly. Thank you Marrone, for your hospitality. I've finally discovered where I want to be.." he said his mossy green eyes staring down at Vitani. Mheetu rubbed his head off Tempesta, "Be safe. I know you and Delano will have cubs. Come visit the Pride lands soon. I'll make sure I let her know, how much you love her." he added.