Needing a Friend
It is a well-known fact that lions are one of the most social creatures in the animal kingdom. It is a terrible twist of fate that led to Shelia and Kahn being separated from the rest of the lions for such a considerable amount of time.
Closest Of Friends
These two lions actually nearly instantly became the closest of companions the moment they were arranged next to one another within the chamber. They clicked from the get-go. This is not really surprising since they probably shared the same feelings after being abused.