[Closed] Trials in the Pridelands

[KingKovu44]

Regina looked down from her rock ledge. "You might want to kill Kiara's new suitor first, Kovu. That way, she will see that you are the stronger male," she said.

[Kopalover]

Kiara smiled, "Thank you Mother, Father. But a broken heart takes time." Nodding her head with a smile, "I'll be fine." Licking their cheeks. "I love you, both of you." Giggling then nuzzling them.
~~~~~

Vitani licked Mheetus cheek, "I'll stay here for a few days, on the down low." Nuzzling her mate, "But its your job to make an excuse." Winking then giggling.

[Songo]

Monstro's yellow eyes looked to Regina speaking and then returned to Kovu, "Just dont forget why we are doing this...to retrieve the Pride lands and the throne. Kiara is just an added bonus..." he growled.

-----

Mheetu let out a reassuring sigh as Vitani agreed to stay close to home and he smiled charmingly. Leaning closer to Vitani he gave her neck a nuzzle and he licked her cheek, "Don't worry, I will think of something. Thank you." he murmured as he nuzzled back into her neck fur.

----

Nala nodded content with Kiara's answer and she watched her daughter for a moment, she hoped things got better. Letting her blue eyes travel back to Simba she mustered up a smile. "What will we do about Zira and the rest of her outlanders, it seems...they've grown in numbers." she spoke quietly to her King.

[KingKovu44]

Simba sighed. "I hate to say this, but I think that we will have to fight against them, Nala, even if it means we die in the process. I will not let Zira be queen of the Pridelands," he said.

[Ushujaa]

Uzimo had traveled for a far distance to reach the Pridelands, he had heard so much about these lands. It was nightfall but still he traveled, eager to explore these lands so new to him. The moonlight would guide his way to the top of Pride Rock. Still, he feared that his past may catch up with him. No, that was long ago. I've traveled for too far to turn back now. He spoke softly, often he would speak to himself in order to encourage himself to continue his travels.

He knew as he reached the top that now was not the time to surprise anyone with a visit to the den. He noticed a lone lion sleeping outside, was he being punished? or maybe he is just another wanderer who happened to arrive after sunset. Best not to wake him Uzimo thought. No need to startle anyone. I'll just wait until sunrise. He lay down, making sure he was far enough away from this lion as not to scare him when he awoke.

[KingKovu44]

Soon, everyone was asleep. The night passed and the morning sun rose. Ali awoke to see a new lion laying there. He then waited for him to wake up.

[Ushujaa]

Uzimo started to open his eyes to the morning light, the circle of life was rising over the horizon and a new day lay before him. He looked to see if the lion , from the night before was still there, sure enough he was waiting for Uzimo to awaken.

Uzimo stretched out yawning. Good Morning. Did you sleep well? He tried to speak pleasantly as he always did. He was excited to get to know this new lion, and even more so, excited to get to know these lands.

[KingKovu44]

Ali smiled. "Yes, I did. Hello, I am Prince Ali. I'm a suitor for the princess," he explained. He looked the newcomer over. "And who might you be?" he asked.

[Ushujaa]

A suitor for the princess? sounds important Uzimo thought, trying to make a good first impression he decided to sit straight Well it's nice to meet you Ali. My name is Uzimo. I'm what one may call a child of many prides. Uzimo hoped he hadn't made a fool of himself, he was never good around royalty and always seemed to say the wrong thing.

Uzimo didn't think he would have met a prince sleeping outside the den, just why was he out here? he pondered It's none of my business He thought, still he was curious. Why were you staying out here? Certainly someone with your status would be allowed into the den would you not? He questioned, hoping not to come off rudely.

[KingKovu44]

Ali smiled. "I offered to stay out here on my own out of respect for the princess. I have a rule that I will not sleep in the same den with a lioness unless I happen to be her relative or her mate," he said.