Kopa (Benjiiman)

Kopa is a male lion, and the first-born son of Simba and Nala, he is the brother of Kiara and Kion. He is a prince of the Pridelands, and is the current leader of The Hunters.
He was born soon after the end of Scar's Reign. He was presented to the recovering Pridelands shortly after his birth, and was raised to be the future king of the Pridelands. He was an adventurous cub, always wanting to explore similar to his future sister Kiara and his future brother Kion. Every day he grew bigger, and every day he adventured further. His father Simba always took him around the Pridelands to teach him about the Circle of Life.
One day he adventured a bit too far, and met a very young cub named Vitani. The two cubs were friends from the start and would always sneak out to play with each other. After Vitani's adopted brother, Nuka, found out. He followed Vitani to see what she was doing. His mother, Zira was interested, so he gave information to her daily on what the two were doing. After the death of her beloved mate, Scar. She devised a plan to get rid of the Pridelands heir so Kovu could take his place.
Once day, during their meetings, Zira snuck behind Vitani to start her plan. After dismissing her daughter and sending away the prince, she followed him to the Watering Hole. She attacked Kopa there, leaving multiple wounds. She threw him off the thorned cliff and left him there. Simba was furious at his son's disappearance, looking everywhere for the cub. A few lionesses of the pride reported seeing Zira following him. She was exiled.
Meanwhile, Kopa wandered the deserts for a long time, scavenging and fighting for food. He grew up eventually and somehow made his way back to the Pridelands. After finding his new brother, Kion, he became the new Hunt Leader and settled down with his mate Vitani.
== Description ==
=== Physical Appearance ===
Taking mostly after his father, having his golden pelt only slightly tinted with red from his relatives. He has his mother, Nana's blue eyes. He has a little tuft of brown mane on his head, and a little brown tail fluff. He has a pale gold underbelly, which goes to his jaw and mouth. He has two eye patches that have two different tan colors.
Later in his life, as an adult, he gains a large brown mane and grows into a stronger lion. He is sleek and skinny, ideal for running long distances during hunts. 
=== Personality Description ===
Kopa is mostly an adventurous, kind lion. As a cub, he is looking for every place to explore. Going to every inch of the Pridelands for adventure. He tries to be brave, similar to his father, but usually ends up running home to his father, Simba.
After getting wounded and growing up, Kopa is a much calmer lion. Having matured in his time away, he is more fit to be a leader of the new Pride group, the Hunters. He is protective of his loved ones, and would risk his life to save any of them if they were in danger. He is sweet and kind overall, with a huge heart for all animals.
== Family ==
Ahadi (Paternal Great Grandfather)
Uru (Paternal Great Grandmother)
Taka (Paternal Great-Uncle)
Mufasa (Paternal Grandfather)
Sarabi (Paternal Grandmother)
Sarafina (Maternal Grandmother)
Mheetu (Uncle)
Simba (Father)
Nala (Mother)
Kiara (Sister)
Kion (Brother)
Vitani (Mate)
Shani (Niece)
Aisha (Niece)
Chaka (Nephew)
Tiifu (Cousin)
== Trivia ==
* Kopa has the nickname "Fluffy" due to having a very fluffy head as a cub, Simba joked about naming him Fluffy, and the nickname is now used to tease the young lion.
* Kopa has scars on his main body and stomach, like claw marks raking down them. He also has multiple pricks on his body from the thorn cliff. 
* He went missing around the time Nala was pregnant with Kiara, he never knew his sister and he was never mentioned to his siblings. He was forgotten by them. 
Category:Royalty
Category:Lions
Category:Males
Category:Princes
Category:Pride Landers
Category:Royalty
Category:Benjiiman