Name: Lesedi (meaning 'the light')

Parents: Unknown

Siblings: Nisa

Mate: Kwesi

Cubs: None

Distinguishing Features: orange fur, colourless paws, coloured thighs, reddish-brown eyes, ear-rims as adult, eyeshades, deep brown tail tuft.

Personality: Lesedi is known for havng trust issues. She prefers to be away from others. She is known for being really sensitive, and always fears for her strength(mentally). But, she is really sweet, kind, loving and caring. But, she is ready to put all her fears aside and fight for the ones she loves. She is not afraid of death, and only fears for her sanity and the well-being of her loved ones.

History: Lesedi was abandoned as a young teen. Her parents died and she had nowhere to go. She was also separated from her sister, Nisa. She began to live her life as a rogue. After her parents died right before her eyes, she closed herself to the rest of the world. Her life was now only her, no one else. She managed to survive the harsh world into adulthood. Her life seemed blank, and she wished for adventure. But, she never found it. She gave up on her dream of having an adventure and continued on her journey. She had given herself up to life and fate, letting them decide her future. She didn't care about anyone else anymore, much less herself. She developed feelings and mental-blocks. But, she had her big break when she met HIM! She could never forget that day. She had decided to stop by a zebra herd for a small meal. But, surprisingly, she got caught in a stampede. The next thing she remembered was falling off a cliff into rushing water. The last thing she felt before she passed out was teeth on her neck and the feeling that she was rising. When she woke again, she found herself on the bank and soaking wet. She felt ill and sick at heart. She looked around and saw a large brown lion walking towards her. She was sure that this lion was going to attack her, but he instead asked her how she felt. She replied that she was fine, but something told her that he knew that she was lying. He told her that she had been through a lot, and had almost died if he hadn't been passing the river and pulled her out. He told her that the shaman Rafiki would be there soon, and he was to keep her company until his brother and sister brought the old baboon. Lesedi would have preferred to wait on her own, but considering her present condition, she accepted his help and let him stay. He introduced himself as Kwesi and she told him her name. He told her about his family, how he was of royal blood, and how he sometimes had enough of his brother Kaleb and sister Neira. She drank up all the information and found herself enjoying the lion's company. But, when he asked her about her background, she faltered and said that she didn't want to talk about it. Luckily, he saw when he should talk and not and the two waited in silence. In a few minutes, an orange lion with a brown mane and a cream lioness came up with a baboon with them. Kwesi introduced his siblings Neira and Kwesi to Lesedi. Rafiki then examined her and told them that she was in bad shape and she should rest in Pride Rock. Kwesi and Kaleb hoisted Lesedi onto their shoulders and got her as fast as possible to Pride Rock. There a brown lion very much like Kwesi and a cream lioness like Neira were waiting for them. They introduced themselves as Kovu and Kiara, king and queen of the Pridelands. They invited her to stay as long as she wanted. She accepted the offer, only because she was sick and needed it. But, she secretely also wanted to hang with Kwesi. Days passed, and Lesedi recovered quickly. She also was reunited with her sister. She soon formed a strong bond with Neira and got used to Kaleb's pranks and boasts. She also got close to Kwesi. She found out that the other lionesses liked him because he was of royal blood, not because of who he was. Lesedi felt bad for him and wished she could find the right words to say. She didn't know what to do, she just nuzzled him, trying to comfort him. It worked, and the two got even closer. Lesedi found herself feeling the need to open her heart out to Kwesi and tell him about her growing feelings for him. She had to fight a war, a war with herself. Soon, the loving side of her won and she finally told him of her feelings. She found out that he felt the same way about her. He asked her to become his mate, and she agreed. Kovu and Kiara praised Kwesi's choice and Kaleb and Neira were happy for their brother. Lesedi could see herself settling into a life that was comfortable. She felt happier than she had ever felt in her life. She felt wanted again, needed. She felt like she had finally found her purpose in life.

Relation to TLK: Mate to the son of Kovu and Kiara

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