The Lion Guard: The Pride Land Twins
Chapter 1: The Plane Ride to Africa
In an airplane en route to Africa, there were many passengers excited to enjoy the breath-taking, awe-inspiring savannas at the heart of Africa. One of these passengers was a family, consisting of a father, a mother, and their two children, a son and a daughter who are twins. The 36-year-old father, named Marion Roberts, has short brown hair and blue eyes, and is wearing a red flannel shirt, a white undershirt, dark blue pants with a belt, and grey sneakers. The 32-year-old mother, named Rebecca Roberts, has shoulder-length blonde hair and green eyes and is wearing a white blouse, blue skirt, and brown sandals. Their 11-year-old son, Cole, has his father's hair color and his mother's eye color and is wearing a white and grey striped shirt under a black and green jacket, a green wristband on his right wrist, black and red pants, and black sneakers. Cole's twin sister, Erika, is 10 seconds younger than him, has her father's eye color and her mother's hair color although longer and reaches to her waist and is wearing a white top with red sleeve ends and buttons, a skirt that has a white pockets and a color scheme of red, crimson, gold, and blue, a pink wristband with a matching pink bow on her right wrist, a blue, pink, and gold hair bow on the left side of her head, and red sandals with pink heels. All 4 of them seem to be excited about their summer vacation.
"I'm so excited about our trip to the savanna," Rebecca said.
Marion agreed at what his wife said, "I know. It gives me time away from work and I think I'm gonna start my favorite hobby when I was a kid: exploring the savanna."
"And more time from our school," Cole continued.
"Hey! I can see the savanna from up here," Erika exclaimed as she gazed at the savanna below from her window.
Once the airplane had landed in the airport, the Roberts unloaded their bags from the luggage conveyor belt. As they exit the airport, Erika could feel the fresh African air around her. She and her family waited for a taxi to take them to their favorite hotel: The African Holiday, which is several miles from the airport since people wanted to avoid noisy airplanes coming to and from the airport. After driving their, Marion and Rebecca headed to the counter to check in while Cole and Erika were sitting at the lobby near the counter. Erika is reading a newspaper from a nearby shelf and Cole is playing a video game on his tablet.
After the family has checked in, they finally went to their designated hotel room. Its number is 425 and it consists of three beds (one for Marion and Rebecca, one for Erika, and one for Cole), a cheetah-themed carpet, air con, a bay window, and a perfect view of the savanna outside.
The family didn't stay in their hotel room for long. They had their lunch at the restaurant near the main lobby. Marion and Rebecca ordered a garden-themed salad fit for the two of them, Cole ordered a baby back ribs, and Erika ordered a grilled salmon with a side of greens. While they were eating...
"Hey, Cole, Erika, after lunch, why don't we go exploring the savanna? What do you say?" Marion asked.
"That's a great idea, Dad," Cole said.
After lunch, the family decided to explore the savanna outside. They even rented an ATV to go around the savanna.
"Now, kids, stay near the ATV and don't get lost, okay," Rebecca said.
"Okay, Mom," Erika and Cole simultaneously said.
Erika and Cole went exploring in the savanna but they also made sure that they have to stay close to the vehicle. While Erika and Cole are observing the flora and fauna around them, they noticed a small honey badger not far from them. It was sitting on a large flat rock. It has a wound on its right arm. As Erika and Cole approached the little critter, it flinched upon seeing them.
"It's okay, little guy. We're not gonna hurt you," Erika said, "Cole, do you have a first aid kit?" she asked her twin brother.
"I always carry one anywhere and anytime," Cole said, giving Erika his first aid kit.
Erika then took out an antibacterial spray and used it on the honey badger's wound and covered it with her blue handkerchief. When she is done, Erika and Cole then headed back to the ATV.
As soon as the twins were gone, the honey badger noticed a lion cub stalking towards him.
"Bunga, where were you? We've been worried sick," the lion cub said.
"Kion, it's okay. I'm fine, really," Bunga said.
Kion then noticed the handkerchief on Bunga's right arm and asked, "Hey what's that?"
"I don't know. I think I saw two humans who are with me. One of them had a thingamajig and the other tended my wound and covered it with this whatchamacallit. Do you know what it is, Kion?," Bunga said.
"No,"Kion shook his head.
"That's exactly what I was expecting," a mandrill named Rafiki appeared upside-down and in front of Kion and Bunga.
"Rafiki, how much did you hear about our conversation?" Kion asked.
Rafiki said, "I've heard enough and I think I need to show you something in the Lair of the Lion Guard." He then headed off to Pride Rock, with Kion and Bunga following him.
As the three arrived in Pride Rock, Kion and Bunga called on their fellow Lion Guard members. Rafiki climbed on a rock and stood in front of the Lion Guard.
He then started telling something to them, "It is said that the Lion Guard consists of 5 members: The leader, the bravest, the fastest, the keenest of sight, and the strongest."
"Well, yeah. I mean - " Fuli said before Beshte nudged her.
"Shh," Beshte said, letting Rafiki continue.
"But many didn't know that there was a second part of the legend," Rafiki said before moving some ivy vines away to reveal another painting. It was almost the same as the first painting and the only difference is that Kion's Lion Guard had two new members which are, in fact, humans. More specifically, Erika and Cole.
Rafiki continued his narration, "The next part of the legend says that a sixth member and a seventh member shall be chosen by a former king. The purest of heart and the wisest. It is said that these two members shall come from the world of man and shall bring harmony to our circle of life and theirs. Mufasa has chosen. It is time!" Rafiki announced once more as he raised his staff in the air.
"Hevi kabisa," Kion whispered under his breath. Little did he or the others know that his older sister, Kiara was listening to everything Rafiki mentioned. At the same time, a certain familiar threat was also listening and headed back to the Outlands.
Once the Roberts are back to the hotel, Marion asked his two kids.
"So what did you do while exploring?"
"Well, we observed many flora and fauna that we don't know and we also tended the wounds of a honey badger. I don't think it attacked us," Erika said.
"That sounds good, dear," Rebecca said.
Later, after dinner, the Roberts headed back to their room to go to bed. Erika turned off the lights except for the one near the door. As the Roberts are sound asleep, they didn't know that two rays of light shone upon Erika and Cole. As the light died down, Erika's left shoulder and Cole's right hand glowed until they reveal the Lion Guard marks. Rafiki was right. Erika and Cole are chosen as the new members of the Lion Guard.
Author's Note: This is by far my first FanFiction work not to be a remake. Feel free to comment but NO flames, curses, or any negative comments. Cole's outfit is inspired by Nate's student outfit in Pokestar Studios while Erika's outfit is inspired by Rosa's student outfit also in Pokestar Studios, both from Pokemon Black and White Versions 2.
P.S.,
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL MY FELLOW AUTHORS AND READERS.