The Lion Guard: Reflections Of The Soul
: Prologue:
Conquering Hero
The sun began to rise, shining it's great and powerful light upon the Pride Lands; The light was so bright and emitted almost a form of true strength and power. Animals from all around the kingdom followed it making their way towards Pride Rock as they often did but this time was for a different reason, there was no great heir born nor was there a crowning of a king, this ceremony was one of victory. A ceremony in honor of one who many had come to call the great hero, he had endured trial after trial, faced enemies beyond that of anything or anyone before him. He was Kion, the prince of the Pride Lands, Son of the great king Simba and the wise queen Nala, brother of the noble Princess Kiara, and most importantly the leader of the Lion Guard, Protectors of the Pride Lands.
Kion stood on top of Pride Rock staring down at all the animals below him, many which he had saved countless times. They all smiled at him many cheered his name, some even bowed, Kion returned the gesture. Kion turned to the side and saw the other members of the guard each of whom had been chosen by him to defend the kingdom, Beshte a hippo who Kion had dubbed the strongest, Ono an ergret who Kion named the keenest of sight, his closest friend Bunga a honey badger who Kion chose as the bravest and Fuli a cheetah Kion gave the title of the fastest. They had all done well and Kion was honored to have fought beside them all had proven their worth, never again would a non lion animal be underestimated, that was for sure. Kion turned to his parents who signaled him to step forward, Kion approached them gesturing the other members of the guard to follow him.
As Kion approached them he felt a sense of Pride fill him, he had worked his way here, he remembered all he had fought and despite it being seemingly overwhelming odds he beat them all, they beat them all. In the end no one could overcome the guard, Janga and the hyenas, Makko and his crocodiles, Snakes, tigers none could. How many wars had Kion and the guard prevented in just the last two years, all of them not even the outsiders stopped them; Kion had relied on his strength skills, wit and of course the roar of the elders and against it all they beat them all, even Zira an enemy capable of defeating them all and Kion and the guard triumphant against even her. Kion felt his pride swelling who could've possibly overcome such odds yet alone a cub, the guard had proven their worth and never again would the worth of anyone be questioned.
Kion finally stood in front of his parents, they bowed respectfully as did Kiara. Kion smiled at both. Rafiki walked slowly to Kion and the rest of the guard. He was carrying five stones with sacred marks on them strapped to some vines. Rafiki gestured to the remaining guard to step forward as well, they did so. Rafiki then placed the stone necklace around Kion's neck. He then placed another on Fuli, Bunga, Beshte, and Ono. After he was done the light shined down on them summoned by the kings themselves. The crowd cheered even louder. Kion felt the kings presence and took a step towards the edge, he moved slowly following the light shining down as well as the wind pulling him, it was a majestic sight to say the least.
Kion stood at the edge of Pride Rock listening to the animals below, Kion took in the air and then tightened his paws on the ground allowing his claws to embed, his stare intensified and then he let out a mighty roar which shook the Earth itself and unleashed a massive force of power that tore away the clouds the kings began to roar in unison with Kion, further signaling his victory and triumphant. Kion looked down at the crowd and jumped from Pride Rock, much to Simba and Nala's worry. Kion slid down Pride Rock with his claws before stopping in front of the kingdom, he didn't belong above them, he belonged right beside them where he could protect them as always.
"You have all done well, preserving the peace I and the guard have fought for" Kion told the kingdom with pride.
"You have shown that truly greatness can come from anyone" Kion said while their cheers grew Kion enjoyed them not the adornment but rather the happiness.
It's easy to fight but to maintain peace, that's hard and you have done just that, you are the true guard, the true protector" Kion told them while smiling.
The animals continued to cheer as Kion listened to them he then looked up at Pride Rock the rest of the guard were already coming down to join him, this was where they belonged beside the people they sought to help.
Simba, Nala, Kiara and Rafiki all watched as Kion and the guard all moved among the kingdom. Simba was moved by his son's speech and Nala couldn't be more proud, Kiara wasn't certain what to say at the time.
"He has become an inspiration" Simba said.
"I never doubted it" Nala stated.
"Ha Ha yes, Kion has shown more promise than any of us could imagine, I only wonder what awaits? Rafiki said excited.
"What more is there Kion has brought peace to the Pride Lands what other trial could he face?" Simba asked.
"Our journeys never end Simba, there is always but another." Rafiki said before laughing happily.
"One can only wonder right Simba?" Nala replied.
Simba pondered it Kion's journey had just begun but what other trial could he possibly face, Kion had defeated everyone. Simba was still in complete disbelief at Kion's triumphant against Zira, what could possibly exceed such a victory.
Far away another entity was watching the ceremony, he recognized Kion in a way. He was aware of his great victories all he had accomplished in such short time but it meant nothing to him. He had come here for one specific purpose, to this land, and he would find what he sought. Of course he was fairly certain the guard would stand against him, if so then he would have to deal with them; there was little doubt he couldn't, though he didn't want to they weren't his concern. He had traveled a long way for this had waited for it for ages now was his moment, everything he sought would at long last be his, there was no need to face the guard, he had more important things to deal with.
"Congratulations Kion, you're work is admirable, too bad you don't notice what truly matters" The Entity stated.
With that he turned away and then in a truly impossible moment like lightning he disappeared gone in a flash, with literally no trace of where he went.