This is an RP oneshot, dedicated to Kopalover, for her brilliant portrayal of Vitani in the RP, and to Songo, for encouraging me to use Mheetu in the first place. The "how it feels" bit was inspired by a passage at the end of the Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith novel. Enjoy and no bashing or flaming:
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Mheetu And Vitani
The day had come. After all that Mheetu had been through with Nyembe’s attempt on his life and with Vitani almost losing her life, the day had finally come that Mheetu, the little brother of Queen Nala, and Vitani, the princess of Pride Rock, would be wed. Simba watched rather nervously as the preparations were made.
“How will this work? She’s older than he is,” he said aloud.
Nala came up to him and nuzzled him.
“Love will find a way,” she said.
She then left to finish preparing Kopa, Chaka and Kiara. Soon, it was the moment all had been waiting for. Everyone took their places. Rafiki arrived on the scene. The ceremony began.
This is how it feels to be Mheetu, right now:
You sit at the edge of Pride Rock with the members of your pride, awaiting the sight of Vitani. You continue to wait, until, finally, you see her. She takes her place next to you. The beautiful fragrance that she always seems to have wafts pleasantly through your nostrils as Rafiki begins to speak.
You take your vows, first you, then her. Rafiki raises the fruits on his staff over your heads and declares you two mates. You smile as the declaration is made. It is the happiest day of your life.
The rest of your pride roars out in celebration, and the assembled throng of animals around Pride Rock cheers. However, your attention is focused solely on your new bride. As evening settles over the Pridelands, you join her for a little walk. Together, you move through the Pridelands, stopping periodically to playfully pounce each other. Finally, exhausted, you return home to the den.
The first light of dawn brings joy. You awaken to the sight of the lioness you love and will always love. The sight of her sleeping, peacefully, seemingly without a care in the world, brings you happiness. You watch her, until, finally, your new mate opens her shining blue eyes. Never has nature made something so beautiful, you think to yourself. Vitani moves in and licks your cheek. You return the gesture. You couldn’t be happier.
This is how it feels to be Mheetu, forever.
As the day began, Mheetu smiled at the good fortune that had been bestowed upon him by the great kings and queens of the past. For a long moment, he thought about his relationship with his love. She had cared for him sometimes when he was a cub, and now that friendship had turned to love. It couldn’t get any better, Mheetu decided.