[Open] 1,001 Nights

[KingKovu44]

Simba kept Scar's lamp as he ran after Zira and Vitani. Finally, after much chasing, he cornered them. "This game is over, Aunt Zira. It is time for you to account for your actions," he stated.

[Mike0908]

"So I tried to conquer two kingdoms. You'd execute your own family?" asked Zira.

Vitani flinched. It was over and yet she kept feeling guilty more and more only going along for loyalty to her parents. But Scar was now trapped in the lamp and Zira was as good as dead or would be probably locked away the rest of her life. She looked up at Simba and everyone knowing she'd probably not get any sympathy.

"I... I'm sorry." said Vitani.

Nala turned from Zira to Vitani as she couldn't find herself to hate her. Growing up with parents like Zira and Scar must have been hard.

"It's okay Vitani. I forgive you." said Nala.

"You what?" asked Zira, turning away from Simba to glance at Nala and Vitani.

"You do?" asked Vitani.

"Yes. But I won't forgive you Zira. You and Scar nearly killed us all. This is my kingdom and you won't die or be locked away in a cell. I suggest exile to another kingdom far away. You'll never both anyone again in Faiyz or Agrabah." said Nala.

"An excellent suggestion Nala." said Queen Sarafaina.

Eden glared at Zira, folding her arms.

"Now it's time for you to tell Vitani what you told us Zira." said Eden.

Zira frowned. All their plans were ruined. If Vitani discovered the truth she'd turn on her and she'd have no one left to help seek her revenge.

"I don't know what you're talking about." said Zira.

"Fine. If you won't come clean then we'll tell her. Simba, perhaps you should do this." said Queen Sarafina.

[KingKovu44]

Simba nodded. "Vitani, as Scar was casting me to the ends of the earth, he said that you were really my sister," he stated.

[Mike0908]

"Mother, is this true?" asked Vitani, turning to Zira.

"No. It's not." said Zira, lying.

Sarabi had been silent during the whole battle in shock. Vitani was really her daughter. She'd mourned her for years and now she was alive. She slapped Zira across the face.

"How dare you make me think she was dead all these years!" said Sarabi.

Sarabi then turned to Vitani, hugging her.

"I'm glad you're safe. You're going to return with us to Agrabah. I know your father would like to know you're okay." said Sarabi.

"It is true. Why would you like to everyone?" asked Vitani.

"Isn't it obvious? We wanted to rule. Having an heir to the throne would have helped out. We were so close to ruling Agrabah." said Zira.

"Which is why you were going to kill Simba. Since he's the first born." said Vitani.

"It is time to pass sentence. Vitani, as I am queen of Faiyz, I clear of you all charges. You are free to return with your family to Agrabah." said Queen Sarafina.

"And I clear you off all charges against Agrabah as well. You won't be returning to a jail cell." said Sarabi.

"This is all your fault!" said Zira, lunging at Simba with a sword.

"NO!" said Vitani, pushing Simba out of the way as Zira struck her.

"Guards!" said Queen Sarafina.

The guards rushed in grabbing Zira as Sarabi rushed over to Vitani.

Queen Sarafina ran out and returned with bandages and tended to her wounds.

"It isn't that deep thank goodness. She'll survive." said Queen Sarafina.

Sarabi sighed in relief.

"You did a very brave thing." said Sarabi.

"I nearly helped destroy you both. How could you forgive me?" said Vitani.

"Because you're my daughter. Zira and Scar lied to all of us. I forgive you." said Sarabi.

"We all do. We don't blame you for what Zira and Scar did or tricked you into doing." said Eden.

"I'll get even with all of you. Just you wait!" said Zira.

"What about Scar? Now that's a genie he's a more powerful threat than Zira." said Vitani.

"And you still have to free Genie too." said Sarabi.

[KingKovu44]

Genie came over and took the black lamp from Simba's paws. He headed for a window. "10,000 years beneath the desert sands ought to chill him out!" he exclaimed. Genie then cast the lamp into the desert. Following that, he looked at Simba. "Well, Simba, you have one wish left," he stated. Simba smiled and held up the lamp. "Genie, I wish for your freedom!" he said proudly. Genie prepared to grant the wish until he realized what Simba had said. "Huh?" he replied. "Genie, you're free!" Simba stated. There was a bright flash of light as Genie's armbands fell off. "I'M FREE!" he exclaimed in utter joy. Simba then looked at Nala. "Nala, I'm leaving soon. Have you chosen who you will marry?" he asked.

[Mike0908]

"Yes. I choose you Simba." said Nala.

She smiled.

"Then we have a wedding to plan!" said Queen Sarafina.

"We should send for your father to come here. And have it when he gets here." said Nala.

"As for you Zira." said Queen Sarafina turning back to Zira.

"I agree with my daughter. You are to be banished forever so you may always remember how you failed and you will not harm any of us ever again." said Queen Sarafina.

She turned to her guards.

"Send word to the kingdom of Hyen. She shall be banished there." said Queen Sarafina.

The guards take Zira away to a cell to await transport.

Nala smiled and kissed Simba as everyone applauds and cheers. The couple was getting married and the danger was over. Or so they thought.

In the dungeon cell, Zira chuckled.

"Banishing me to the Hyen? Once I reunite with Scar's allies there you shall all suffer." said Zira.

[KingKovu44]

Genie came over to Simba and Nala. "Oh, I'm so happy for you two!" he said, hugging them tight. Meanwhile, Kovu went to Vitani. "Well, it looks like I'm going to be you and Simba's little brother, if Sultan Mufasa allows me into the family," he said.

[Mike0908]

Vitani nodded silently. Zira was in jail and Scar was locked in a lamp under the desert. They betrayed her, lied to her for years, and yet they had been her parents for years. As much as she wanted to hate them she couldn't find herself to do it. She had some good times with them so she just decided to forgive and move on.

"I'm sure Simba and Sarabi will convince him to adopt you. It's me I'm worried about. Do you think Mufasa could accept me as his daughter?" asked Vitani.

[KingKovu44]

Kovu smiled. "I'm sure he will, once he knows the truth," the cub said. Simba walked over to Vitani. "Kovu's right. Allow me to be the first to welcome you back into the royal family...Princess Vitani," he said.

[Mike0908]

"Thank you Simba. So is their a wedding in the future?" asked Vitani.