.Chapter 1 – Pages 1 – 5.
Hello everyone this story is based on HydraCarina's newest comic. Decades of Denial. Please go and support her by watching her on DeviantArt.
Disclaimer: All original characters belong to Disney. Any OC's and story line belong to HydraCarina. I just put on to fanfiction for her.
*The future doesn't always turn out as planned. When King Simba and Queen Nala's twins were born, their future seemed certain and predictable. Kiara, the oldest, was destined to be the next queen of the Pride Lands. Even though she would initially have preferred to play all day like her brother, she eventually began to take her training seriously. She didn't always appreciate the responsibilities and obligations of ruling. But she hoped that if her father noticed how mature she was, he would give her more freedom. Kion, the youngest, was a carefree and immature cub, until he was assigned to be the leader of the new Lion Guard, a group that protected the Circle of Life. Even though adults usually kept an eye on Kion and his friends, and the group rarely got in any real danger, Kion still felt important, being able to contribute in taking care of the kingdom. For a while, both royal siblings accepted their roles and were looking forward to the future. But as they grew up, the situation changed. Kiara realized her father would never give her freedom she craved… And Kion began to wonder if the Lion Guard was actually needed, or if it was just a childish game, made up to prevent him from noticing how useless he was.
"So Kiara, are you excited? Your mom said you'll soon be ready for your first solo hunt." Tiifu asked her. "U'gh, Tiifu, would she be excited? She's going to be the queen! She won't have to hunt if she doesn't want to I wouldn't. Hunting is so tiring and dirty…" Zuri stated. "Well, I don't know… To be honest, I'd much rather just hunt than be queen." Kiara told them. "What, why?! Are you crazy?" Zuri exclaimed. "You used to like all that queenly stuff when were younger." Tiifu said. "Yeah, I know, but that was ages ago… When I was little, I thought it'd be fun to just live my own life and do what I want. But my dad gave me a long lecture about how queenship will be my duty and bla bla… I've been trying to please my dad and learn the ways of a ruler, but… It's so boring! I can't take it anymore!" Kiara ranted on and on as Tiifu and Zuri loked at each other in confusion. "What are you complaining about, Kiara? At least you've got a purpose in life!" Kion stated between her.
Kiara seemed outraged by the fact that her brother was there. "Kion! What are you doing here? Did Dad send you to spy on me again? I don't need bodyguards!" Kiara screamed at her brother. "Oh, I don't mind… *giggle* I feel safer immediately…" Zuri said with a flirty look on her face. "*sigh* No, Kiara, I'm not spying on you. But Timon and Pumbaa are. Ono said he saw them following you… I thought I should let you know." Kion told her with a cheeky smile. "Arrgh, again!? This is so unfair! Why are you allowed to go freely and have fun, while I'm being treated like a cub?" Kiara complained. "Maybe because you act like a cub, skipping your lessons and all? I'd trade places with you anyday. You're the future ruler! I don't have anything important to do." Kion pointed out with a looked of sadness on his face. "Oh, don't worry, Kion! I think you're irreplaceable! You're so brave and strong and…" Zuri trailed off as she looked at Kion with what she thought was a sexy look, while Kiara was staring at her as if she was saying to herself, 'Uh Zuri that's my brother you know that right.' "But now that Janja and his clan are not a threat anymore, the Circle of Life doesn't need protection…" Kion said sadly. "Well… Maybe you could find something else to protect..? Like me..?" Zuri told Kion as she walked up to him so that she could look him right in the eye with her sexy face and smirk. "Ehh, Zuri…" Kion started as he was to confused to answer her. "You'll always be important, Kion. Just because the hyenas don't cause trouble anymore doesn't mean we don't have other threats…" Kiara told him. "Yeah, like for example those evil Outsider lions who supported Scar!" Tiifu stated.
"But there's no sign of Zira and her pride for months. They might have left the Outlands." Kion pointed out. "I guess you're right. They didn't have much food…" Tiifu said. "That's why they used to steal from us all the time… I hope they're gone for good." Zuri stated. "See, Kion? Maybe you could help solve this conflict with the Outsiders…" Kiara said to him as she tried to give him a boast of hope. "I don't know… I'm sure Mom's hunting party can chase them off if they try to steal again. I want bigger challenges. But can I find them here in the Pride Lands?" Kion said. "What are you trying to say, son?" Simba asked his son. "You're not planning to leave, are you?" His mother asked with worry lining her voice, before she continued, "But where would you go? The Pride Lands are your home. Your family and friends are here!" "I know, Mom. I'm sorry but… I feel I can't stay here. What if I'll just get tired of my role? What if… What if I'll end up like Scar?" Kion asked.
"What are you talking about? Kion, listen to me. You're nothing like Scar, and never will be!" Simba told his son. "But what if I have it somewhere in me? What if I'll just… snap and turn bad?" Kion asked his back. While Kiara and Nala stand by with worried looks on their faces. "Scar didn't just "snap and turn bad", you know that. You've heard the story about him many times…" Simba stated. "Well, yes… But the story seems to change a little every time…" Kion pointed out. "Yeah. When we were little, Rafiki told us that Scar got his scar from an angry buffalo…" Kiara said as if she didn't believe it. "And after that he wanted to called Scar to remind himself of his foolishness… But I can't really imagine Scar amitting a mistake…" Tiifu added on. "Oh yes, that story… Well, Rafiki thinks that stories should teach a lesson. He's not always very strict about the truth." Simba told them. "Tell them the real story, Simba. Maybe our son will forget his plans about leaving…" Nala told her mate.
*Well, okay then… As you know, my father Mufasa was the oldest of King Ahadi and Queen Uru's triplets, chosen by the Great Spirit, destined to be king after his father. Thema, the middle child and only daughter, was promised to a prince of another kingdom. The youngest cub, who at that time was still called Taka, was the future leader of the Lion Guard. Taka. His name meant "to want", which suited him perfectly because all his life he spent wanting what he couldn't have.
AN: There is chapter 1 hoped you enjoyed.