Written by: Caldafox
Story[]
Kion and Rani had just been married in Kion's coronation ceremony. Everyone was congratulating the new King and Queen of the Tree of Life.
The Lion Guard was talking with their old friends from the Pride Lands. Fuli was about to join them, but then she noticed Azaad behind her.
"Oh, hi Azaad." Fuli said, turning around to face her friend. "I suppose you'll be going back to your territory now, since Kion's coronation is over." A hint of sadness was in her voice.
"Not quite," Azaad smiled. "Oh, so you'll stay until everyone else goes home?" Fuli asked.
With a laugh, Azaad replied, "No, Fuli. Azaad is going to stay here, at the Tree of Life!"
"What?!" Fuli asked in surprise. "I have already talked this over with Queen Rani and King Kion." Azaad explained. "They will be happy to let Azaad live here." He looked over at the Tree's rulers, who smiled back at him.
"Is there a certain reason why?" Fuli asked, tilting her head.
"Of course there is," Azaad smiled again. "Azaad never acts without a reason." He laughed to himself.
"Mind telling me what it is?" Fuli asked, curious and slightly impatient.
"Fuli," Azaad started, "As we both journeyed with your friends through the Great Lands, I realized, a new flame was burning in my heart. Not just the flame of a cheetah. A flame - to be with you. As King Kion and Queen Rani are."
Fuli stared in amazement, her jaw dropped. "I feel the same way, Azaad," She smiled. "I was hoping you would feel the way I did."
"Azaad knew so the whole time." The male cheetah smiled confidently. "Oh really?" Fuli asked, with an eyebrow raise. "Let's test that theory - with a race to the Tree!"
"You're on!" Azaad declared. "Mibinamet!"
"Huwezi!" Fuli said. She ran off towards Kion and Rani, Azaad soon catching up to her. They smiled admiringly at each other as they raced side by side.
"You two look very happy," Rani smiled, upon seeing the cheetahs. "We are most happy," Azaad told the queen. "As long as we are together." The cheetah pair smiled at each other again.
"I'm glad you two have found each other," Kion smiled. "You are very welcome to stay at the Tree of Life, Azaad."
"Azaad would be most honored." Azaad stated.
Fuli looked up at him in delight and admiration.
THE END.