Tonight was the night.
In the depths of the Uasian Tower, the many prides of the savannah gathered. The grand, crystalised halls buzzed with the pleasant chitter-chatter of the many felines, occasionally broken up by the sound of multiple mating couples.
Mfalme, the Uasian king, stood proudly in the main foyer, welcoming each pride with a cheerful grin. His protector, Kopa, stood beside him, analysing everyone who entered, watching out for suspicious activity.
“Welcome! Welcome!”  The king’s greetings were met with a wave of smiles from his guests. Many of the lionesses giggled sweetly as they passed, giving the king a quick view of their tails. Kopa turned away, keeping his sights focused on the males.
“Are you sure about all of this?” The Royal Mlinzi’s concern surfaced, seeping across his muzzle as a frown. The king glanced towards his protector, giving a confident nod.
“I’m sure.” His cheerful vigour slanted, temporarily breaking apart before a large gathering of lions and lionesses entered the tower. Mfalme gave them all a pleasant, welcoming smile, before turning back to Kopa “Karimu herself has agreed to take him.”
Kopa watched the males walk past, giving them a gentle smile. “I’m just…” He took a moment to think, trying to hide his true intentions as his heart burnt with passion. “Concerned for her safety.
“You’re not the only one.” Mfalme lowered his head, sighing shallowly. Resting his rear properly on the ground, the Uasian king raised his head, staring into Kopa’s fiery, concerned eyes. He raised a paw, resting it on the Royal Mlinzi’s marked shoulder. “But I’m sure if any harm were to come to her, you’d be there to save her” The king's words seemed sincere, a small trickling tear broiled in his cheek as he spoke. “You’re a good lion, Kopa.” He sighed, nodding his head gently. “Your loyalty and affection are appreciated more than you know.” 
Their conversation was cut short as two males entered the tower. The first strolled in with all the confidence only a king could muster. His deep black mane swayed as he strolled, catching the attention of every lion and lioness that beheld his presence. Beside him, a much younger, yet still handsome, male marched. His body was slender, but various muscles of his legs and chest were at least of adequate size and power.
“Ah, there they are!” Mfalme glanced at the two approaching males, quickly blooming into a happy, welcoming smile. Kopa stood strong beside him, swallowing his concerns to the back of his mind. Now standing proud and confidently, Mfalme called out to them. “Bwana!”
“Well, well, well!” Bwana bellowed, continuing to stroll towards the Uasian king. Kopa took a step forward, preparing for any possible conflict. The Foreign King’s  one working eye focused, piercing his surroundings as he pleasantly marched towards Mfalme. “If it isn’t Ol’ Falme!”
The foreign king chuckled, flicking his head down as he met Mfalme’s chest. The pair shared a quick, manly tussle, before departing from one another’s fur.
“ How’s the old nutter, eh?” Bwana chuckled, his eyes warmly focusing on his old friend. Mfalme hummed, his heart calmed by the query.
“Oh, I’m sure you can see, one eye.” The king smirked, noticing the old warrior's face ruffle with agreement. The virile gathering of lions and lionesses around them was more than enough, not to mention the sound of their desperate grunts. The small private lairs were filling fast, accommodating many of the lustful couples looking for a quick fling.
After a few more banter-filled moments, Mfalme turned his attention to the young male sitting beside his old friend. With a gentle smirk, he scanned the youngster’s form, analysing every inch of his thin, yet muscular body. 
“And this must be your son, I presume?” The young male arose, giving the Uasian king a faint smile before bowing in his presence.
“Ah yes!” His father replied, raising a paw to introduce his son. “This is Mpenzi.” Raising his head, Mpenzi pleasantly smiled up to Mfalme.
“Greetings, your majesty.” Mfalme took the opportunity to Arise, slowly beginning to encircle the young male. Kopa sat still, staring Mpenzi down as the Uasian king inspected his soon-to-be son-in-law.
“Hmm…” Mfalme’s concentrated gaze met the young male’s tail. With a curious flic of his paw, he raised Mpenzi’s tail, revealing his reasonably sized package. Two virile balls hung from his body, snuggling up to his large girth. “He takes after his father, it seems?!”
 “Indeed!” Bwana patted his son’s shoulder, confidently stretching his neck slightly. “A perfect stud to breed your daughter, hmmm!” Mfalme, Bwana bellowed, shadowing Mpenzi’s slightly nervous chuckle. Kopa remained seated, trying his best to keep his heart and mind from imploding in aggression. To think this stranger was to be Karimu’s true mate, to father her cub. The thought inflamed his heart, sending blood boiling to every inch of his body.
We’ll have to see, my old friend.” Mfalme hummed back, taking a hesitant glance occasionally towards Kopa. He sensed the Royal Mlinzi’s hatred growing, illuminating the crystalised flooring beneath him.  This corrupting pulse fizzled out as a figure appeared to swoop down from the tower’s main staircase, casting a large, avian shadow upon the gathered crowd. Everyone stared up at the glistening staircases with anticipation, watching as the familiar form of Jicho slowly settled on a overlooking perch.
“Ladies and gentlemen!” The eagle’s squawk echoed to the heavens, harmonising with the walls. Every lion and lioness raised their heads to face the princess’ servant.  The ones that were mating followed suite, taking a breather as the eagle continued her speech. “It’s my honour to introduce...” She took a shallow breath, absorbing the anticipation in the crowd. “Princess Karimu!”
A series of triumphant, ecstatic roars bellowed through the air as the lioness slowly began to stroll down the swirling slope. Her luxurious, creamy fur glistened in the emotionally charged crystal glow, enthralling everyone who stood beneath her. Adorning her forehead rested a crystallised tiara, infused with a large, flower-like jewel and a series of smaller gems.   Mfalme and his assembled gathering all stared up at the Uasian princess, completely taken in by her stunning beauty.
Slowly making her way to the slope’s base, Karimu smiled up at Jicho before turning her attention to the gathered crowd. A sea of smiling, honoured faces washed before her, all ecstatic to see her once more. Many of the males scanned her body, admiring her sleek, suggestive form. Even a few of the females eyed her up, whispering among themselves as the princess passed.  
With Karimu approaching, Kopa stood up firmly. The sight of her gorgeous, hazel eyes seemingly glistened in the crystallised light, harmonising with the tiara on her forehead. He remembered it well. The love and heart he poured into its creation. A gift of his love, and his loyalty.
“Ah, Karimu, my dear!” Mfalme called out, raising a paw in comfort to his daughter. “Come, come!” The princess complied, approaching her father and his gathered guests of honour. She couldn’t help but notice the two mysterious males staring her down, analysing her just as much as the other males., maybe even more so. The younger male’s eyes practically lit up in her presence, his nose twitching as a slight dribble of drool dripped from his muzzle.
“Father?” Karimu bowed her head to Mfalme. Beside her, Kopa stood strong, smiling ever so slightly towards the lioness. She returned the smile, only breaking eyesight with him as her father addressed her once more.
“I’d like you to meet Bwana here.” The Uasian king raised a paw to the older male, who gave a knowing smirk back at the lioness. “And his son, Mpenzi.” The young male practically jumped at the king’s booming introduction, kicking him out of a dreamy trance. Karimu moved her tail closer to her body before resting her rear on the ground. With a single flick of his nose, Kopa caught a familiar, sweet scent. No wonder Mpenzi was struggling to stay focussed.
“I don’t believe I’ve had the pleasure.” Her eyes fluttered over to Mpenzi, who inhaled gently upon seeing the Uasian Princess raise a paw.  Kopa watched the interaction from the side-lines, unsure about where it would go. He remained vigilant, even as the sound of orgasmic roars echoed through the great hall surrounding him.
“M…My lady…” Hesitant and starstruck, Mpenzi’s cheeks reddened. Taking a deep breath, he moved his muzzle to her paw, giving it a gentle kiss. Karimu giggled slightly at this, causing her father and possible father-in-law to chuckle affectionately. Kopa grimaced. The sight of his dearly beloved bowing to a stranger, slowly falling to his flirtatious ploys. The Royal Mlinzi’s muzzle snarled, slowly revealing his true heart’s feelings. “Erm, with respect father…” Karimu blushed, feeling her betrothed rub his body against hers. “Is it ok if we go somewhere more… ‘private’?”
Mfalme paused for a moment. Taking a quick glance between the happy couple and the royal Mlinzi beside him, the Usain king gave his daughter a loving grin. “Of course Karimu.”  The Uasian Princess sprung up in glee, giving her father a gentle nuzzle.
“Thanks dad!” Departing from her father’s warm embrace, Karimu re-joined Mpenzi’s side. Giving him a gentle nuzzle, she whispered something in his ear. Kopa watched every interaction, the flames of rage flickered through his heart, poisoning his veins. But he knew this was right. The Elder Council would never allow him to be Karimu’s mate, nobody would.
As the realisation hit him, Karimu led Mpenzi away, swaying her tail under his chin as she strolled off. The young male froze, unable to resist the sight of the perfect form of the lioness before him. As her tail slipped, she raised it sky high, revealing her damp, desperate slit. The young male’s eyes widened, locked on the sight before him.  His legs slowly marched him forward. Completely obsessed with the view, Mpenzi followed her, leaving Kopa, Mfalme and Bwana be.
“My, she’s a fine female.” Bwana commented, eyeing up Karimu’s suggestive sways.  “She’ll make a lovely queen indeed.” Kopa shot a sickening glance at the older male, shocked that he would say such a thing. Karimu was young enough to be his daughter! Mfalme noticed the Royal Mlinzi’s gaze and placed a paw down.
“Perhaps.” Turning to Kopa, he gave an affirming nod before glancing back at his old friend. “Excuse me for a moment.” With an excusable smirk from Bwana, Mfalme took Kopa to the side, strolling towards the swirled staircases.
“You can’t seriously believe he has Karimu’s interests at heart!” The Royal Mlinzi scowled, trying to keep his voice down as the king sat before him. Mfalme simply stared his protector in the eyes, sighing softly as his chest fell.
“I agree.” The king’s eyesight fell, resting at ground level. “But Karimu must bear a future heir if our pride is to survive…” With another, deeper sigh, Mfalme raised his eyesight, glancing back at bwana. In the Uasian king’s absence, the old warrior king had started to chat up a pair of lionesses, a mother and her adolescent daughter.  
Kopa remained silent.
“Go and find her, Kopa.” Mfalme finally commanded.” Make sure he at least mates her.” He arose, turning his head slightly to continue conversing with his young protector. “Then escort him back here.”
“Of course, your majesty.” Kopa bowed, smiling victoriously as the king nodded gently. Placing a paw forward, Mfalme murmured to Kopa, who arose quickly yet elegantly.
“Mark my words, Kopa… If he leaves a single scar on her, he’s done for…”
With that, Mfalme strolled away, back to Bwana. By now, the old warrior had wooed the older lioness, allowing her to inspect his ‘crown jewels’. Kopa rolled his eyes at the quickly warming scene playing out, turning his attention away as the lioness’ desperate muffled groans ruffled through the air.
Approaching the helix, ramped staircase, Kopa’s attention was brought to a small lair, nestled to the right. Within, a familiar, white furred male lay on his back; the signature, swirling tribal markings crunched up in the process. His hind legs were spread wide, letting the piebald lioness with him to pleasure his pride completely.
“Mmm, you’ve always been a pawful, Theluji.” The male purred, caressing the lioness’ face with his paw. She stared up at him, slipping her tongue away from his length. With a series of soft purrs, she began to rub her furry cheek against his pride.
“Not as much as you, Magi.” With a suggestive smile, she began to lick his length once more, cupping his balls with her spare paw. With a pleasured hum, the handsome male raised his head. It was at this moment he noticed the Royal Mlinzi, staring in on their little show.
Kopa smiled at the spread-out lion, nodding in agreement. Magi simply smiled back, his eyes scanning the Royal Mlinzi’s body as he strolled towards the helix staircase. As Kopa began to ascend, his tail swayed gently to the side, revealing his plump balls and sheath. With an admiring grin, the white lion admired the Royal Mlinzi’s package, wondering if he’d ever get to see it up close.
Perhaps one day… Perhaps one day…