Chapter 7: Even The Pride Lands have VK's

✋Toppa The Mornin to Ya' Laddies, and Lassies, and Gooood Mythical Morning. We have another awesome, chapter of DRAGON, again I don't own any of the characters, except for a majority of the OC's, except for Rosabelle, Big Shout to My Friend digiovinel358 She hasn't got anything written yet, but I can tell you from personal experience that she has a brilliant mind for character creation.

Drake's POV

" So anyway to you Drake, Karibu Pride Ardhi, and to Taiyo, Karibu tena Pride Ardhi dada." Kion said,

" Welcome to The Pride Lands, and welcome back to the Pride Lands Sister." I translated, yeah I understand Swahili.

" Zuka Zama you can speak Swahili?" Bunga asked,

" Ni wazi, Ndiyo naweza." ( Obviously, yes I can.) I said,

" Well over there is My home Lake Matope." Beshte said, nodding towards a large lake full of Hippos, " It would, poa if you could visit maybe tomorrow?"

" I would like to see your home Beshte, that would be awesome." As soon as we got to Pride Rock, Kion showed us the lair. " Since your a new member of the Lion Guard Drake I think you should know about the lair. This is where the Lion Guard, for generations used to come together for meetings, to regroup, and even hang out."

" There's obviously a lot of history in this lair." I said, looking at all the paintings on the wall.

" Wow, it's still exactly as I remember." Taiyo said,

" Well duh, you were only here last summer." Bunga said.

" Was that really necessary, Bunga?" I asked, " You didn't have to be rude about it."

" Drake's right, Bunga that was rather rude." Ono said from Beshte's back.

" Oh sorry Taiyo." He said, apologetically,

" It's fine Little B." She said, enthusiastically.

" Alright now the newbie has seen the lair can show him where he's sleeping tonight?" Fuli asked impatiently.

" Right, follow me." Kion said, as he led us up to the den. " This is the den where you'll be sleeping with the rest of the Pride. Dad, Mom, Kiara the Auradon Prep Students are here."

From the den emerged The Great Lion King himself, with his beautiful Queen, aond there oldest child, along with a host of others.

" Your Majesty." Taiyo said bowing, as I followed in suite. " It's a pleasure to see you again."

" Arise, Taiyo." Simba said, " You know you are an acception when it comes to such formalities, you are a friend of the royal family." He said, then turning to me." You must be her partner," He concluded in a very polite, friendly, and inviting tone. " So do you have a name?"

" Long your Majesty, Drake Long." I said, Bowing in respect, " It's an honor to meet the Great Lion King Simba himself, and your beautiful Queen Nala, and your best friends Timone, and Pumbaa."

" Well as King I welcome you full heartedly to The Pride Lands, Drake." Simba said, as his Queen approached.

" Taiyo, sweetheart how are you?" She said, Nuzzling my girlfriend,

" I'm doing fine Nala." She said returning the gesture, " Anyway, Nala this is My Friend, Drake."

" Welcome to the Pride Lands, Drake." She said, as I bowed again. " We are pleased to have you even for two days a week."

" Thank you, Your Highness." I said,

" - because Dad ask the Lion Guard, and I to meet them, Kiara." I heard, Kion snap.

" Ugh Kion, I should've done it, nothing says welcome to the Pride Lands like the Future Queen meeting," argued a young girl's voice who sounded about my sister's age.

" Yeah but,-!" Kion was about, start when.

" Alright, kids break it up." I said, seperating Kion from a Lioness Cub. " Now miss um-?"

" I'm Kiara, Kion's big sister." She said,

" Well Princess, I am truly honored to make your acquaintance." I said, politely. " Now tell me what's, up?" I asked,

" Well, see Kiara thinks she should have greeted you, and Taiyo at the border, and that it should be that way from now on."

" She's right!" said, another female cub, with dark blue eyes.

" Kiara's the future Queen so it has to be her not the Lion Guard." said another female lion cub, with dark green eyes.

" Those are Zuri, and Tiifu." Taiyo informed me. " Their Kiara's best friends Zuri the one with the dark blue eyes, and Tiifu is the one with the dark green eyes."

Both two girls looked at me like I didn't belong there.

" Well personally I think it would be better if both Kiara, and The Lion Guard, greeted us every Friday." I said, " That way, everyone is happy."

" Great idea Drake." Taiyo said, " When did you become so good at solving problems, and breaking up, sibling arguments?"

" Did you forget so suddenly Taiyo, I have a little sister." I pointed out,

" Oh yeah, How could I forget about Bryden." She said, That's when Kiara tackled her, " Hey Kiara, How have you been?" Taiyo asked, grabbing by the scruff of the neck, and putting her back on the ground.

" I'm fine Taiyo but I really missed you." Kiara said, as she wove around her big sister figure's legs, and nuzzling her. " Drake did you say you have a sister?"

" Yes, young lady, I sure did." I answered,

" Well, I'd really like to meet her." She said, " Can you bring her next weekend?"

" I'm she'd like to meet you too." I said. " Also i'd love to bring her, If it's alright with your father."

" Of course," Simba said, " Drake, if your little sister, has a heart like your's I'd be honored to have her visit with you, and Taiyo."

" Thank you Your Highness." I said, a deep respectful bow.

" Now, You two must be tired." Nala said, " The both of will be sleeping in the den, when night falls."

" Thank you,...

...Nala...

...You Majesty...!" Taiyo, and I said respectfully.

" Drake, you don't have to be so formal with us anymore." Simba informed me." You can call us by our names."

" Alright, what's the big- Oh Taiyo, welcome back." Timon said, as soon as he saw her.

" Taiyo, it's so good to see you as always." Pumbaa said, happily.

" Hey boys." Taiyo said in return. " Timon, Pumbaa this is my partner Drake."

" Pleased to make your acquaintance." Pumbaa said politely.

" The pleasure mine Pumbaa." I said,

" Yeah, nice to meet'cha kid." Timon said, in a most uninterested fashion.

" Hee, hee, hee so the sixth, and seventh member of The Lion Guard, have finally arrived." Said Rafiki,

" Sixth, and Seventh member?" Simba asked, as Taiyo, and I showed him our marks." Kion did you enlist two new members without telling me?"

" No, I just-." Kion began.

" Son, It's fine that your looking for unique, and alternatives to your Guard, but."

" - Simba, I apologize for interrupting but, Kion didn't mark us." I said,

" Mufasa was the one who marked us." Taiyo finished.

" Simba, you should trust your father's judgement." Rafiki said, hitting him on the head with his fist. " Plus Kopa was wise to select the two of them as well."

" Kopa, chose you two as well?" Simba asked in astounishment.

" Yes sir, he did." I answered, " Sorry I didn't say anything before, I just wasn't sure if you would believe me."

" Well, I understand your reservations," Simba said, " but Drake from now don't feel hestant to tell things like that."

" Now you two have a long day ahead of you." Nala reminded me of my Mom. As the other Guards went home for the night, Fuli well where ever she goes, Beshte went home to Lake Matope, Ono his flock, and Bunga with his foster uncles to Hakuna Matata Falls, and Rafiki back to his tree.

I settled down on the floor of the den, which wasn't as uncomfortable as I thought it would be. Taiyo settled down next to me, when Kiara, and Kion approached us.

" Hey, do you guys mind if we slept with you?" Kion asked,

" Kion, both you, and Kiara know I'm more then fine with it." Taiyo answered,

" We know but, We wanted to know if Drake was okay with it." Kiara said,

" Well as long your parents don't have problem with it, I'm cool." I confirmed, as Simba, and Nala approached.

" No we're fine with it." Simba assured,

" I have no problems with it what so ever." Nala confirmed,

Pretty soon the four of us were sleeping together, soundly.

The Next Morning, I woke up to my own circadian rhythm, with Kion in my front, paws, while Taiyo was sleeping while leaning against me, with Kiara in her front paws. I saw Simba getting up from his place near his sleeping queen, and step out of the den. I myself started, get up when I felt Kion start to stir in my front legs.

" Good Morning, Drake." He said, in a cheerful manner after he yawned, and stretched.

" Good Morning, Kion." I returned, as I stretch, and yawned too. " I'm gonna go get some Martial Arts practice in before breakfast."

" Martial Arts?" He said, with an inquisitive look on his face.

You don't know what that is?" I asked, as he just shook his head. " Tell you what, You can watch me first, and if you like it then I'd be more then happy to teach you if your interested, Deal?"

"Deal." He confirmed,

After practice, finally after my demonstration in which I had to make alterations, do to my new body. Kion was more then willing to learn, he did mess up afew times but, he was ready to learn, and with my guidance he got the hang of it. It was awesome teaching Kion martial arts, it was like having the little brother I always wished I had. Finally we were done, and headed back to the den.

" You were amazing Kion." I complimented, as we made our way there.

" You, think so?" He asked,

" I was there, I witnessed, and I can tell you, that you have potential, Kion." I assured, " If you keep at it, you will be a great Martial Artist." Suddenly, Shadows started to appear, and Heartless rose out of the ground.

" Hevi kabisa!"

" Totally Intense!"

The Heartless were stalking our way, I was just about to transform when I remembered Kion didn't know I was a dragon, so I'd have to down these freaks the way The Mighty Morphing Power Rangers, deal with Puddy Patrollers, and down them, unmorphed. " Kion you know what these things are right?"

" Yeah, Taiyo told me about them." He answered, " She said they're called Heartless."

" Well here we can just use martial arts." I said, " Just don't let them get close to your heart." I advised.

We downed every single one of them, and got back to the den a soon as Nala, and The Lionesses got back with breakfast. I had to admit that I wasn't too thrilled about the idea of eating raw meat, but after I tried I realized my Lion Body, was more tolerant of it. After that we went to the lair with Taiyo, and The rest of the Guard showed up. That's when Zazu flew in with a distressed look on his face. " What's the kerbubble, Zazu?" Beshte asked, as he poked his head out of the pool that was in the lair.

" It's Janja," Zazu said in panic, " he, and his clan are chasing a heard of Oryxes." He explained,

" Okay I know what an Oryx is, but who is Janja?" I asked,

" You'll find out when you get there." Zazu said, rather haughtly. As we ran out, I shoved the hornbill off the rock he was perched on.

" So anyone gonna tell me who this Janja guy is?" I asked again.

" Like the Hornbill said, You'll find out when you get there." Fuli sniffed at me.

" Point that attitude of yours at someone who deserves it Fuli!" I snapped back, " and because of that I wasn't asking you, so Taiyo, Guys?" I asked,

" Janja's a Heyna." Taiyo said, flashing an ' I told him, and there's nothing you can do about it.' grin at Fuli who just glared at her.

" He, and his clan keep coming into the Pride Lands for food," Kion informed. " and they throw the Circle of Life out of balance."

" Oh come on, are there any good Heynas?" I asked,

" Not that we've met so far." Bunga said.

As soon as, we got there, I saw three Heynas chasing the herd, as they got to us, we were waiting. " Heynas!" Kion shouted. " I thought I told you, and your clan to stay out of the Pride Lands!"

" Oh, did you now." said one of the heyna's whom I guessed was Janja. " My stomach keeps forgettin'.""He said,

" Hee, hee, hee Hith thtomach keepth forgettin'." Laughed another heyna. " That'th a good one."

" Yeah well how about we give your stomach a reminder!" I shouted.

" Yeah, one you'll never forget." Taiyo added.

" Well look who it is boys." Janja sneered, " It's The Keyblade Wielder's little Princess, and look fresh meat."

" Janja, if I told you once, I probably told you a million times." Taiyo said, " DON'T EVER CALL ME PRINCESS!" As soon as she shouted that her claws went across, Janja's cheek, sending him flying into his goons.

" Lion Guard, go calm the herd!" Kion directed, " I'll chase the Hyenas back to the Outlands!"

" I'll help you." I said racing after Kion.

" I 'll go with you boys." Taiyo stated, following behind. As soon as we got there, we chased them across a log bridge over a rough river, but as soon as Kion, and I were on it, the log crumbled, and the two of us were in the river, I latched on to Kion, and dragged him on to a log, eventually were on dry land, after getting beaten up by the rapids.

" KION, DRAKE ARE YOU TWO OKAY!" Bunga shouted, after Beshte hauld him out of the water.

" WE'RE FINE GUYS, JUST A LITTLE WET!" I shouted back as I shook the water off.

" Um, No your not fine." Ono said worriedly, " Look where you are, your in the Outlands." He pointed out.

" Don't worry," Kion said, " Drake, and I will get back to the Pride Lands, some other way."

" HEY, GUYS!" He shouted, " DRAKE, AND I'LL MEET YOU AT FLAT-RIDGE ROCK!"

" I know where that is." Bunga said confidently, " Follow me."

" Ono, you better go with them." Kion said, " Make sure Bunga really knows where it is."

" Affirmative." Ono stated taking off.

" BE CAREFUL BOYS!" Taiyo shouted, with a concerned look on her face.

" DON'T WORRY, TAIYO WE'LL BE FINE!" I shouted back with reassuring smile. " GO WITH THE OTHERS TO FLAT-RIDGE ROCK, WE'LL BE THERE IN A FEW!"

A little farther along the way, I couldn't shake the feeling that we were being followed. Then a few lose rocks fell from above right behind us. " Helloooo!" came a female voice with an Australian accent. As a female Hyena lept down towards us. I could already tell she posed no threat. " So what, is the great Kion doing here in the Outlands."

" You know me?"

" Only by reputation." She said, " The mark on your shoulder is a dead giveaway."

" Excuse, me miss," I said politely, " I'm Drake, and I was wondering if you would you tell, us how to get to flat ridge rock?"

" Yeah we just want to get out of the Outlands." Kion said, distrutfully. " If that's ok with you, Hyena."

" Kion, there's no need to be rude." I reprimanded,

" The Names Jasiri." She said, unapproved of Kion's hostile words. " and if your looking for Flat-Ridge Rock, your going the wrong way."

" Why should we believe you?" Kion asked, still reserved.

" Speak for yourself." I said,

" Because, I want you out of the Outlands." She answered,

" So your not in Janja's clan?" Kion asked,

" Me in Janja's clan." She said," That's a good one." Which confirmed that she wasn't.

As we continued our journey through the Outlands, we came across a Chameleon, eating an insect. " You see that?" Kion asked, " That's the Circle of Life for ya'."

" You think I don't know about the Circle of Life?" Jasiri questioned,

" Well," Kion began, " You are a Hyena, so-."

" Kion you really need to stop judging Jasiri based on her species." I said firmly, " Don't you know that Hyena's actually help with the balance, they eat what other predators, can't finish."

" Drake's right." Jasiri confirmed, " I know Janja's clan is greedy, and eats more than there fair share, but most Hyenas respect the circle of life, we're the clean up crews."

" I never thought of it that way." Kion said, giving some thought to this.

" Of course not." Jasiri said, " You Lions think we're so different, but your not, we're more similar then you think Kion, Sisi Ni Sawa."

" We're the same." I translated,

" Impressive for an AK, Drake." Jasiri said,

" Your saying we're the same?" Kion questioned, " I don't think so."

( One Musical Number Later)

" Come on Kion." I said, " At least give her a chance."

" I don't KNOOOOW!" Kion fell right into a crevice in the ground, and right into a thorn bush. Jasiri, and I went to help him. " Hevi Kabisa!" He shouted,

" Calm down, Kion." I assured him, " We're untangling you," I said, as soon as Jasiri, and I pulled the bush apart until, Kion was free.

" Thanks guys." He said, as we started we started our way to the rock. Jasiri, and I noticed something.

" Your limping." Jasiri pointed out with concern.

" Kion, are you alright?" I asked, with concern of my own.

" I'm fine." He said stubbornly. Only for me to walk underneath him, and have him riding on my back. I may not be as big as Simba but I'm big enough to carry Kion on my back.

" Forget it buddy." I said firmly, " If you're limping then you should stay off your paws." Finally we got to Flat-Ridge Rock.

" Asante, Jasiri." Kion said, gratefully.

" Thank you, Jasiri." I said, " The world needs more hyenas like you."

" Your welcome." She said, just she was about to leave she was confronted by Janja's clan. So we jumped in to save her. I was engaging Janja.

" Come on Auradonian." He sneered, as he pinned me." You might as well give up, boy you got no chance."

I first blew afew embers into his face, then kicked him off me. " I never give up Janja." I said, " If my friends, or family are in trouble I will do whatever it takes to keep them safe." I said, That's when, " ROOOOOOOAAAAAR!" I looked to see Kion roaring, and the clouds assumed the form of roaring lions. While the force of the Roar blew them away. " Was that the Roar of The Elders, I've heard so much about?" I asked, as Kion nodded, " Wow, That was quite a sight, I am very impressed." I said, as I loaded him back onto my back.

" Kion, Drake!" Taiyo shouted, The rest of the Guard showed up, the were just about to engage Jasiri, when.

" Guy's stop it's alright," I said calming everyone down. " Jasiri's on our side."

" She helped us get here, through the Outlands." Kion explained, " She's a friend."

" Well any friend of Drake, and Kion's is a friend of ours." Beshte said,

" Well I better go before Janja, gets back." Jasiri said, as soon as we bid her farewell we all headed back to the den for dinner, after that Kiara, and Kion joined us for bed.

" Good Night Drake."

" Good Night Girls."

Good night, Drake." Kion said from my paws, " and thanks for helping me."

" Anytime Kion." I said, " Good Night."

THE END

Sorry I got alittle Independent with that episode of Lion Guard, and for not paneling over to the rest of the Guard, or fast forwarding through the song, don't get me wrong I loved that song, but there you have it chapter 7. So as always if you like review, constructively criticize and if you have any questions, feel free to send them my way via reveiw box, and punch that send button in the face like a BOSS! and High Fives All Around ✋, ✋thank you guys, Stay Positive, Dream Big, and I'll see all you dudes, IN THE NEXT CHAPTER!