Author's Note:Guest; I'm glad you thought it was sad. That's where I was trying to go but Mheetu will not be coming back, not alive anyway.

ThatTexasKid; I'm glad you liked it.

TMNTMentalistTLK lover; I haven't thought about the selfishness, but when you think about it...Mheetu thought he didn't have a choice. He believed to escape his one sided feelings that he believed that Simba wasn't going to return. But he hasn't left them alone completely.

Asaf; I was trying to not give anything away. So I would have a surprise effect. As for Mheetu and Mufasi/Kovu, they will meet. But you did like the chapter, though?

Alright it's time, this is the last chapter of Tears Of An Angel. So look out for the second book, Tears Of An Angel II.

The moon shined brightly against the dark sky as the stars sparkled. A cool breeze went through the land, swaying the grass back and forth. Along with with a wind, the breeze carried the sound of weeping. Nala had returned to pride rock hours ago with the rest and informed the pride of the devastating news, of their future king and prince command. The peachy cream lioness sat at the peak as the night's breeze blew by, ruffling her fur as well as carry her mate's cries.

"You should go to him..."

Nala looked behind her to see her mother. The aging dark cream lioness had tears in her light green eyes. Nala sobbed as she ran to her mother. Sarafina closed her eyes and nuzzled her daughter.

"He was suffering. But at least he's free and he's with Kopa."

Nala cried harder, her son was murdered and her lover committed suicide. Mheetu will always be her first love. Even if she denied it...she loved him. As much as she loves Simba. As he said...they passed the sibling line. But what's even worse is that Mheetu died and didn't tell Simba. Nala didn't understand how Mheetu kept it together this long.

"Lala, you have to tell Simba. He needs to know. And you both could grieve, after all you both lost a love one."

Nala watched her mother head in the cave before heading towards the gorge. Simba was where they left him, with his head low and crying. Nala looked down and wondered why her mate didn't move. Her aquamarine eyes widened when she realized...she wasn't the only one.

"You loved him? Didn't you?"

Simba opening his puffy eyes and looked at his mate, he nodded. "More than you ever know." he looked back at the river, that was now calm as though nothing happened. "Why did he let go? His cubs, grandcubs need him! I need him..."

Nala thrust her head under Simba's and sighed. "He loved you..."

Simba pulled back in shock. "What?"

Nala looked down as tears fell. "He was in love with you. Has been since we were cubs."

Simba was now beyond shocked. He thought back to the times when Mheetu might of gave clues and got it. They bomb raided him all at once.

"I wouldn't know what to do if anything happened to you..."

"I won't lose you again."

Tears began to fall as he looked back at Nala. "Why didn't he tell me?!"

Nala looked down as more tears fell. "He thought you didn't feel the same same. He just couldn't take it anymore...he needed to be free."

Simba sighed heavily. "I'm such an idiot...but at least he's not alone."

Nala smiled lightly and nuzzled Simba lovingly. "He's with his mother, your father and...Kopa."

Simba lowered his head once again and cried. His son...how can he forget his son. His son was murdered. The golden lion was brought out out of his thoughts by a soft nuzzle from his mate.

"There's no amount of words that can explain how I feel. For Mheetu and Kopa...but they wouldn't want us to grieve...especially since..."

Simba nuzzled the peachy cream lioness for her to go on. "Since what?"

Nala took a deep breath before replying. "Simba, I'm pregnant again."

Simba couldn't put a paw on the emotions that was running through him. He was going to be a father again. With a heavy sigh he smiled, Nala was right. They need to move on...it will take time and it will be hard but at least they'll have Kopa and Mheetu watching over them.

-TOAA-

The sun had started to rise as a soft breeze went through the Pride Lands. Animals lifted their heads before heading towards pride rock. Rafiki stood on the peak of pride rock calling the animals with a spiritual chant.

Ubukhosi bo khokho

We ndodana ye sizwe sonke

Rafiki looked up and smiled at the images of Mufasa and Mheetu in the sun. They smiled down at the baboon and watched Simba and Nala approach. The peachy cream queen held a golden orange cub in her mouth. Rafiki bowed before grabbing the heir and raised her for the kingdom. Mheetu and Mufasa smiled brightly down at the princess. The future queen swatted at the features and dust that the spirits sent blowing her way. Simba looked up from his subjects and smiled at the sight of his father and Mheetu. The light cream lion smiled lovingly at the golden lion as he sent a breeze the king's way. Simba leaned into the breeze as it felt like a loving embrace. Opening his orange eyes he let a tears fall. He was right, Mheetu would be watching over them. He moved his eyes to his daughter and silently promised no harm will come to her.

Mheetu looked at Simba and Nala nuzzled this new cub. He's happy for them and Simba's right, he'll be watching over them. As he has a plan to unite the separate prides.

Author's Note:Not my best way to end a story. But please tell me what you think, I need to know. But on a brighter note, Tears Of An Angel II will be up soon.