As the sun slowly made its way over the horizon, Leo and Siniret looked out over the African savannah with melancholy. After much time together on their grand adventures, it was time for their final farewell. Siniret must depart to take the knowledge of her home back to her pride, while Leo was to stay behind to protect his own.
The journey had been bittersweet. With every joyous moment, came a sad reminder that Siniret's time with Leo and his pride was swiftly coming to an end. As Siniret said goodbye to her new meerkat friends, she was comforted by the understanding they all had. Although it was time to part, it was not to be mourned. They smiled wide, each wishing the other farewell, and bid her a fond safe journey.
Leo's family offered her their support and love, as Leo stood with his parents in hope that he taught her enough of their language, music, and customs that she may welcome them into her family and pride. Siniret nodded in agreement and waved a fond goodbye.
As the stars blossomed in the night sky, the two of them embraced, expressing wishes of adventures for each other as they carried on their separate ways. Siniret walked off into the night in search of a new home, and Leo watched her go with sadness that only he really understands.
Though their time together has ended, Leo and Siniret still often think back on the day, and their shared memories bring laughter and warmth to their hearts. Every time Leo sends a meerkat scurrying off he finds himself humming some of the melodies that Siniret taught him. Siniret spreads stories amongst her pride of her and Leo's grand adventures, and the memories of their journey will continue on and remain in their hearts.