Thread:Gracekim12/@comment-3562042-20170808182301/@comment-3562042-20170811130913

It was a beautiful day in the Pridelands.

Simba, Nala, Kovu, Kiara, Rafiki, Zazu, and Kion were heading to Mizimu Grove to attend the Savannah Summit.

Kion and Kiara were walking together.

"Did Dad really invite Makuu?" Kion asked.

Kiara nodded.

"He's a new leader. It's important for Daddy to build his trust" she explained.

"I don't trust him." Kion said.

"You don't have too" Kiara said gently.

When they arrived at Mizimu Grove, Kion and his family settled on the ledge overlooking the plain.

Rafiki and Zazu settled below them.

"Didn't Matembo come?" Kion asked.

Kiara nodded.

Suddenly, Simba cleared his throat.

"I'm very pleased to welcome everyone today. I'm certain that we can negotiate peacefully for the benefit of all that follow the Circle of Life." He said loudly.

The animals cheered, and Simba gestured for silence.

"Firstly, I shall speak to Makuu and Bupu" he said.

He leapt down, and landed beside Rafiki.

Kion watched them approach Makuu and Bupu, before turning to Kiara.

"Kiara, I still don't have a good feeling about this" he said.

Kiara sighed.

She watched Kovu approach Basi.

"Let's go talk to Matembo" she suggested.

Instantly, Kion leapt down and bounded towards Matembo.

"Hi Matembo" Kion said.

Matembo's expression brightened.

"Hello, Kion." She said warmly.

Kiara approached, and curled her tail around Kion's shoulders.

"Hi, Matembo, how's Mtoto?" She asked.

"He's well" Matembo answered.

Suddenly, Nala padded up to them.

Matembo inclined her head politely.

"Hello, Queen Nala" she said.

Nala nodded.

"Hello" she said.

"What is it, Mom?" Kiara asked.

"Your father wants you to join him" Nala said.

Kiara nodded.

She pressed her muzzle against Matembo's foreleg, and padded away.

When she reached Simba, Kiara saw Makuu and Bupu settled beside him.

"What is it, Daddy?" She asked.

Simba cleared his throat.

"I want you do decide a matter for us" he said.

"Okay" Kiara said.

Bupu inclined his head. "Princess Kiara, should Makuu's Float rest by my watering hole this leaf-fall?" He asked. Kiara exchanged a glance with Simba. Simba nodded encouragingly. "I see no harm in it."' Kiara said. "Then we've reached an agreement" Makuu said. Kiara nodded. "I'm pleased to have helped negotiate" she said. Simba curled his tail around her shoulders. "Well done, Kiara" he purred. "Thank you, Daddy" Kiara said. "I'm speaking with Matembo next" Simba said. Kiara's expression brightened. She led Simba to Kion, Nala, and Matembo. Kion was nestled against Nala's side. As Simba and Kiara approached, Matembo inclined her head. "Greetings, King Simba" she said. Simba cleared his throat. "Hello Matembo." he said. He moved forward, and settled beside Nala. He rubbed a paw against Kion's cheek affectionally. "Are you okay?" He asked gently. Kion nodded. "He's worried about Makuu" Nala said. Simba sighed patiently. "Kion, I know you and the Guard have had trouble with Makuu and his crocodiles. But I need to earn and build his trust" he said. "I know, Dad. But I don't trust him" Kion said. "You don't need too. I do" Simba said. Matembo cleared his throat. "What has Makuu done today?" She asked. Kion glanced at her. "He hasn't done anything yet" he answered. Kiara and Nala exchanged a glance.