[Closed] Trials in the Pridelands

[Songo]

The lioness's joined together and lifted Sarafina's body through the Pride lands, the animals bowed and cried as the old lioness made her journey to the skies.

Nala's tears flowed and she lifted her paw, what could she say? Her mother was a solider since the day she was born,"My mother was tough and strong, she was a protecter and a lover. She loved her kids and grandkids with all her heart, she was devoted to her Pride. She was known for her beautiful green eyes and also her witty words. She will be missed as a mother, lover, grandma and friend." she spoke softly barely able to speak the words. Watching her mother's body get carried away towards the setting sun brought tears to her face. She put her face back in Simba's mane and cried softly, it was hard for her.

Mheetu hugged Vitani close and watched his mother get carried away, he stared up at the Great Kings with his big green eyes. He missed her and wished they could've spent more time now that he was older and understood. "I love you.." he muttered towards the blowing wind. He looked down at Dyanna and pulled her close to him and Vitani, he'd watch over her for now.

Dyanna cried softly between Mheetu and Vitani, her bright blue eyes glossy watched Sarafina disappear.


Monstro slinked from the den as the others took a nap, the lion's claws digging into the sand. His mustard eyes narrowed as he padded into the thick dead bushes, he was on the hunt.

[KingKovu44]

Simba held Nala close. "My love, your mother is in the realm of the great kings and queens. She is happy now," he stated.

[Kopalover]

Kiara watched her grandmother be carried off, never to see her again. The beautiful lioness had joined the great king and queens of the past. "Nana 'Rafi, I'll miss you." Kiara whispered before breaking out into tears again.

[KingKovu44]

Simba saw Kiara begin to cry and went to her. He held her close. "There, there, Kiara. Everything will be all right," he said.

[changa]

A dream unfolded as Zira snoozed. She held her sweet cub, Shetani, close in her arms. She was singing of Simba's demise, only to look up and see Simba himself. He growled, and took Shetani away, leaving Zira back where she started.

She jerked awake, and quickly looked down at her arms. Shetani was still there, napping.

[KingKovu44]

Soon enough, the funeral was over. Once they were back in the den, Shujaa decided to speak to his daughter. "Nala, I need you and your brother to be strong. I won't be around much longer either," he stated.

[Songo]

Nala's blue eyes gazed up at her father and she frowned, "I understand.." she muttered. She gave her father a nuzzle before heading out to join Simba's side, she looked at him and sighed. "I'l be okay, its just hard." she whispered. She rested her head on Simba's shoulder and her long slender tail wrapped around her paws, she watched the sun disappear and the stars come out.

Mheetu looked at Vitani and gave her a nuzzle, "Are you ready to go get some sleep?" he asked exhausted from the rough day he was having. His mossy green eyes looked down at Dyanna, "You can stay in our den Dy, it's fine." he assured her giving her a small nudge with his muzzle.

Dyanna sniffled a few more times and nodded, "Thank you Mheetu and Tani." she spoke softly. She stood to her paws and quietly went to check on Kiara, she hugged her best friend. "Best friends forever." she whispered her bright blue eyes looking at her best friend.

Monstro quietly padded through his territory borders and admired the Pride lands from afar, his mustard yellow eyes narrowed at the animals leaving Pride rock. What was going on? A ceremony? He couldn't be to sure and then he caught sight of a lone gazelle walking right towards him, a grin passed his muzzle. Keeping low to the ground he tackled the gazelle into the bushes and with help of his claws wrestled the beast down. He fangs sunk into the gazelle's neck quickly as he squeeze tightly, feeling the life drain from his victim. It was that familiar taste of blood on the tip of his tongue that left him truly satisfied, he needed to get out and keep his skills sharper. Until Kovu got older though, then he would really train the cub. Monstro dragged his kill back to the Out lands and dropped it out front his den, the fresh smell of blood on his paws and muzzle. It was ever so satisfying; to kill.

[KingKovu44]

Simba smiled at Nala. "I felt the same way as you when my parents passed on. It's natural," he said before licking her. It was one of those rare moments where they were alone. "It's rare we have these moments nowadays. I remember when we were younger and we did this all the time," he said.

[changa]

Zira, not being able to go back to sleep, lay Shetani down next to her older brother, and made her way out of the den. She saw Monstro with his kill, and nuzzled him. "I had a nightmare," she stated quietly.

[Kopalover]

Vitani smiled, "Ready." She said, yawning. They started walking towards the den with Dyanna. The sun at the edge of the horizon. Today was a big day, the second funeral after Sarabi's. If only she went to her fathers.

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Kiara smiled and wiped her tears, "Best friends forever." She repeated, nuzzling Dyanna and walking in the other direction with her parents. Swerving through their legs.