Name: Jabari

Meaning: Strong

Age: Varies

Gender: Male

Mother: Nabii

Father: Chimalsi

Siblings: Zuberi and Bakari

Mate: Hulima

Cubs: Radhi

Enemies: Zuberi

Likes: His family, Hulima and being the centre of attention

Dislikes: Being left out, Zuberi and being told off

Dreams: King of Pride Rock

Pelt: Light cream

Eyes: Light blue

Mane/tail: Dark brown

Distinguishing Features: Large tuft over his eye and light fur colour

Personality: Loud, strong and fast

Relation to the Lion King: He is Kovu and Kiara’s grandson

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 knew 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.

There was no need for words. Both brothers looked into each other’s eyes and knew what was going to happen. Zuberi swiped at Jabari who went to bite his brother’s legs. On and on the fight went, each brother perfectly matched until they were both exhausted and weak from loss of blood. As they panting on the floor, catching their finals breaths, Zuberi asked Jabari for forgiveness. Jabari gave it and asked for forgiveness in return. As Zuberi nodded, both brothers closed their eyes and lay still.

Bases (c) me