Name: Halima

Meaning: Good and Kind

Age: Varies

Gender: Female

Mother: Dafina

Father: Ajali

Siblings: Sukina

Mate: Jabari

Cubs: Radhi

Likes: Jabari, Radhi and their little home

Dislikes: Her sister, her parents and the Pridelands

Pelt: Light brown

Eyes: Dim purple

Mane/tail: Dark brown

Distinguishing Features: Backwards tuft and fluffy cheeks

Personality: Passionate, hot headed and doting

Relation to the Lion King: She is Vitani and Kopa’s granddaughter

The cubs on Pride Rock at the time were great friends, until, one day, the cubs were talking together when Sakina brought up the topic of Kings.

“So, which one of you is going to be King?” She asked the male cubs.

“I am .” They all answered at the same time, then looked at each other questioningly.

“I thought I would be King because I was born first.” Answered Zuberi.

“I thought I would be King because I’m the strongest.” Answered Jabari.

They then had a massive fight with each other and Jabari managed to give Zuberi a scar on his muzzle. This meant Hulima and Sukina adored him!

About two years later, Zuberi and Jabari had grown further and further apart in the years that had passed. Zuberi was always alone whereas Jabari was constantly crowded by Halima and Sakina. He liked the attention – it made him feel popular.

One day, Sakina went up to Jabari and asked him whether he would be her mate.

“I’m sorry, Sakina, your sister already asked me.” He replied.

“WHAT?!” Sakina roared. “But you love me more!”

“I love you both the same.”

“Then why didn’t you choose me?”

“Halima asked me first.” He sighed.

Then he watched as the sisters fought and Halima killed Sukina.

“Well done, lovely.” He called.

“It was for you, mate.”

“How are you going to disguise it?”

Halima thought for a moment. “I’ll say we were attacked by a clan of hyenas. They’ve been found more frequently in our territory this year as if they’re waiting for something.”

“Or someone…”

Hulima went to tell her parents about what had happened to her sister. They didn’t believe her and made her leave. Jabari followed her.

They travelled for many days and nights until they were out of sight from Pride Rock. It was a basic area with a small cave and a small waterhole nearby, but they were happy together.

After a few years, Hulima had a cub called Radhi. She was beautiful, but Jabari said they needed to go back to Pride Rock to keep her safe.

As they approached Pride Rock, Jabari called out to his brother who was on top.

“Zuberi! I come in peace!”

Zuberi stopped pacing and turned towards the ground. He was sure he knew that voice, and he was right. Standing below him was none other than his brother Jabari and his mate Halima.

“What made you return?” He snarled.

Halima stepped aside and showed Zuberi a young cub.

“We have a family now and we need protection.”

Zuberi nodded at his brother and agreed he could come up.

“Jabari, I would like to speak with you alone.”

Jabari nodded and told Halima to go inside the cave with Amani before proceeding to the place Zuberi was standing.

Amani knew something bad had just happened. She ran to the scene with Halima close behind and cried over the sight they saw. Once they cleared the bodies, giving them both a proper burial, Amani took Halima inside Pride Rock.

She could tell something had changed in Halima since she’d last seen her. She seemed tired and old as if Jabari was the thing keeping her young.

“Amani, take care of my cub.” She whispered with her eyes closed.

“I will, what’s her name?”

“Radhi.”

Without another word, Halima ran out of the cave and into the grasslands.

She kept on running until she collapsed, exhausted.

Bases (c) me