One Circle Ends

Ahadi sat on the top ledge of Priderock, watching the sky. His eyes instantly was drawn to one star that stood out amongst the rest and he gave a faint smile. He knew that star well, it was his father. King Mohatu had passed away last night, his kind old heart had finally stopped and the lion went peacefully in his sleep. That day he had been mourned by the entire pride, as well as the animals of the kingdom. Losing a good king was always hard, but Mohatu would never be forgotten for the things he had did. And now his circle was complete and he was reunited in death with those who had passed before.

The sun rose and it was time. Ahadi descended towards the peak of Priderock with Uru by his side as always, her presence felt so comforting now, she had been so childish when they first met, but now Ahadi would not have her any other way. The animals were gathered once more and now looked up with quiet expectation. Ahadi and Uru stood before the kingdom, gazing down at the kingdom that would now be theirs...it seemed like a dream almost. Like any moment they would wake up to see Mohatu laying on the small ledge, snoring. Two roars sounded from Priderock as Ahadi and Uru roared to their subjects. No longer just prince and princess, but now as King and Queen. The animals responded with their own sounds; elephants trumpeted, zebras whinnied, birds squawked. Erevu and Tatu stood with the other lionesses and led them in a roar, showing their own support of the King and Queen. And faintly came the roar of the guard lions from the distance. The animals and pride approved.

As they stood there. Uru gently licked her mate's cheek. The new Queen had a secret, she had kept it to herself for a while, wondering the best time to tell him. But now, with the kingdom cheering them on, the lioness new that this would be the best time, more good news for their kingdom. Uru mouth moved towards Ahadi's ears and her voice was soft. "I'm pregnant." Ahadi froze, his eyes going wide as the news clicked into his mind. Not only was he a king, but now he was going to be a father. Even though losing his father had been hard, the lion knew that a new circle had begun. Losing his father has given way to bring life in the form of Uru's cubs. A new circle was to begin.