Fakira looked down to see her mother in the crowd and smiled at her. She then looked at her own daughter. [i]She's beautiful and will make a fine queen.[/i] She thought as she smiled up at the sky to see if her father was watching from above.

Asante smiled down at the crowd as well, making a silent promise that he would take good care of his mate and daughter. Not to the mention the rest of his pride as well.

As the ceremony came to an end, Rafiki lowered the cub to let her parents nuzzle her.