The Lion Guard: Ahadi's Abdication

Authors Note: This is a flashback fanfic

Another Authors Note: This is a sequel to Ahadi's Affection

It was a peaceful day in the Pridelands.

Simba was spending time with his grandparents.

"When will Dad be king?" Simba asked.

Ahadi and Uru exchanged a glance.

"We need to tell him" Uru said quietly.

"Tell me what?" Simba asked.

Ahadi cleared his throat.

"Simba, I've decided to abdicate in favor of your father" he said.

"What does that mean?" Simba asked.

"It means I won't be the King of the Pridelands anymore" Ahadi said patiently.

Simba moved forward, and nestled against Ahadi's pelt.

"Will you still be my grandfather?" He asked.

Ahadi nodded.

"I'll always be your grandfather, and I'll always love you" he purred.

"I love you Yeh-Yeh" Simba said.

Uru bent her head, and rubbed her cheek against Simba's.

The next morning, Ahadi stood with Mufasa outside the entrance to the den.

Sarabi, Shari, Uru, and Simba were behind them.

"Where's Uncle Scar?" Simba asked.

Uru and Sarabi exchanged a glance.

"He's on a hunt" Shari said quickly.

Rafiki stepped forward.

"King Ahadi wishes to to deliver a proclamation" he said.

He stepped aside as Ahadi stepped forward.

Ahadi's gaze swept across the assembled animals.

"I am pleased and proud to announce my intention to abdicate in favor of my eldest son." He said loudly.

As the animals cheered, Mufasa, Sarabi, and Simba stepped forward.

Rafiki cleared his throat.

"The coronation of Prince Mufasa and Princess Sarabi shall take place in two weeks time" he said.

Ahadi curled his tail around Simba's shoulders.

"I look forward to helping raise Prince Simba" he said.