After Breakfast, Lincoln was watching a little TV alone and his parents suddenly came in there to have a little word with him. "Lincoln, ca we talk to your sweetie?" Said Rita. "You're not in trouble or anything, me and your father only want to talk."

"Sure mom." Said Lincoln. He got up from his lounging and sat up to look at his parents. "So what's so important?"

both his parents sat down next to their son, and Rita put an arm around his shoulders. "Listen sweetie, we're sorry if we sounded a little overprotective about you and Luke earlier. It just surprised us, that's all."

"Yeah, we actually thought it was extraordinary you interacted with those lions like that." Lynn Sr remarked. "We were just scared at first. Although we were curious how those lions didn't kill you and eat you."

"Luke has a gift, dad." Said Lincoln. "You remember the wolf in our house, right?"

"How can we not remember that?" Lynn Sr agreed with him. "We're. It saying you can't be with him, sport. All we were saying is be careful when you decide to go and interact with dangerous animals like that."

"Alright dad. And it's fine, I know you were just sticking out for me. Besides, the video became viral already."

Rita made a chortle and said "You are not wrong about that, Lincoln. It already hit fifty million hits on MeTube."

"Fifty million?" Lincoln Said in surprise. "Wow, I might become famous one day." And they all laughed with him.

"I bet you will, Lincoln." Said the father. "So anyway, we kinda felt bad for being a little strict with you, and we thought we'ed give you this."

"Close your eyes, sweetie." Said Rita with an enthusiastic look on her face. Doing as she asked him to do, Rita pulled out a comic book from the Ace Savvy edition. "Ta-da!"

Lincoln opened his eyes and he gasped with joy to see the newest addition of the Ace Savvy collection. "Wow, the Full House Gang with the new hero Ace of Spades! But wait, I thought this wasn't coming out for a few more months?"

"It is supposed to come out in a few months, but Pop Pop knows a guy who works at the same company, so he thought he would give it to Pop Pop and give it to you as a birthday present."

"Technically, we were going to give it to you on your next birthday, but we felt bad about sounding a little strict on you, and we thought we'ed give it to you early. So, what do you think, sweetie?"

He never felt so happy and excited in all his life to receive a present like the newest Ace Savvy comic that is supposed to come out in months. He felt so lucky to have this comic early than the supposed release date. "Wow guys, I love it so much!" He Said with joy, then he hugged his two parents with a large amount of gratitude. "Thank you so much."

Rita and Lynn Sr were happy to hear that from their son. They both knew Lincoln would love that early birthday present. "You're welcome, Lincoln." Said Rita warmly as she and her husband hugged him back.

"So Lincoln, do you plan to take us there to the Inside Africa park one of these days?"

"i'll Think about a good time for all of us to go." He replied. "But what if my sisters all just want to go to the mall like they would all normally do for their outings? I mean Lori and Leni are bad enough, but I don't know about the rest of my sisters all just wanting to go to the mall."

"Oh Lincoln." Said Lynn Sr. "Don't be so silly. They will all love it."

"Yeah, besides. They have a gift shop over there, don't they?"

"Yes."

"There you go. As a matter of fact, they all want to go there someday. We talked to them and they are eager to know when we can all go as a family." Said Rita. "And maybe we can ask for Luke for a discount for all of us."

Lincoln made a smile of hope and said "Okay. That would be good. But I don't think they can get into the lion pen like I can."

"Oh heavens, no!" Said Lynn Sr. "Those big cats might try and eat Lily while we're not looking at them."

"Yeah, I kinda doubt the pride would accept all my sisters." Lincoln thought of it.

"Right. So anyway, we gotta go talk to Clyde's dads about how to less worried and overprotective about their son. But don't worry, we'll be back in about... two or two and a half hours. Will you be okay, sweetie?"

'Don't worry mom. I've been alone with my sisters countless times before."

"We know." Rita chuckled. Gently patting her sons head. "See you back here in two hours. Stay safe now."

After the two parents left, Luna cake in the room, and saw his brother reading his comics in his underwear again. "Hey Linc." She said as she sat down next to him on the sofa. "Whatcha doing?"

"Oh you know Luna," Lincoln said. "One of the usual things I normally do in my spare time."

"Ah. It's better than singing in the rain." Luna joked. "So about what happened yesterday, the lions didn't hurt you, did they?"

"No, of course not." Lincoln Said, sitting back up while putting his comic down. "Their king, Mufasa, accepted me like I was their own."

"Wow, lucky you. I wish I can be in a pride of lions like that, if not for mauled to million pieces of minced meat. But I don't think that will happen in a million years."

"A guy, or a girl can dream, right?"

Luna made a cute laugh. "Exactly right, dude! We can dream. And we were all just worried about you when you encountered those lions. I know you went on fine with those big cats, but it still kinda scared us."

"It was kinda my fault. I was just having so much fun, that I forgot that people would record it on video and show it to the social media." He couldn't help but look at how much views the video of him hanging with lions had now. His eyes went wide when he saw the latest number. "Oh wow, now it's up to sixty-five million hits."

"What? No way." Luna remarked with surprise. She scoot over next to Lincoln, and looked at his phone on MyTube. "Wow, that's so cool. You're a movie star."

"Well, I wouldn't say that. There are viral videos on the internet all the time."

Luna nodded her head and said "True. That is so true. Anyway, I was talkin' with the other dudes, and we all decided to broad our horizons other than the mall for more trips and outings together."

"Thanks Luna." Lincoln said gratefully.

"No problem bro. I did it for you."

Then Lincoln continued to read his comic books in his relaxation time. "So, Luna?"

"Yeah?"

"What do you think of Luke honestly? Are you all mad at him for letting me be with the lions like that?"

Luna was silent for a moment, for she was thinking long and hard for her honest opinion about the Rogue Lion. Finally, after some thinking, Luna finally said "I really think he's cool. I mean, a human that roars like a lion? Interacting with animals like that without getting turned into chow? He's really awesome, and I think he's a guy who was born lucky."

"Heh, you can say that again. It's like he said before; he's one with nature." Lincoln agreed with her. "I wonder how long he was doing that with animals." And he took a sip of cola in his iced glass. "Oh, and mom and dad gave me an early birthday present to make it up to md for being a little 'hard' on me earlier today." Then he showed his sister the new comic.

"Oh wow. That's so cool. I thought you said the comic wasn't going to be out until four months? Where did you get that?"

"Mom said Pop Pop knows a guy who works at the comic book factory, and he was more than happy to give it to Pop Pop, and then my mom."

"Tell me i'm not going off the rails on a crazy train." Luna said with her mind blown.

"Nope. It's the real deal." Lincoln said with triumph.

"So I was just wondering if you would like to come with me to Guitar dude down the street."

"What for?"

"I need a new drum set. The one I have is getting rusty, not as young as it used to be. I can always use some extra help carrying some stuff."

"Oh, sure, but doesn't Chunk usually help you with toe kind of stuff?"

"He does, but he's visiting a sick family member in Royal Tunbridge Wells, right in England. So i'm Left without my roadie for a whole week. So do you think you can help me out, please?"

"Sure thing, no problem, Luna."

The rocker girl made a big smile of hope. "Sweet! Thanks, Linc!" And they went to tell mom and dad what they were going out for, and they humbly approved of it. The parents just told them to be careful for when they are carrying the drum set, for it might be quite heavy.

While walking along the road to Guitar Dude, Lincoln was still thinking of how cool the Rogue Lion was and how extraordinary he was. He was a little too dazed in it that he was walking on the street with the sign telling him not to walk yet at the crossroad. Luna had to pull him back close to her.

"Whoa, bro!" Said Luna. "You okay?"

"Yeah just fine."

"What happened back there?"

Feeling white stupid of what he just did, Lincoln said "Sorry Luna, I was just thinking of Luke again. I just didn't remember what came over me."

"It's okay. Just be more careful, Alright?"

"Okay." And they continued to the music shop. While outside, they heard a nice guitar tune being played inside. It sounded really melodic and heavy in the store. "I wonder who's playing in there."

"Beats me, bro. Whoever's playing those hot riffs is really digging those vibes." Luna was really liking the music in there. Looking theiugnthe windows. There was a small crowd possibly looking at the mysterious musical genius that was playing that guitar so well. It was almost like a little concert was being played in this shop right now.

Curious, Lincoln and Luna set foot inside to see who was playing for these good people. Lincoln was absolutely surprised to see Luke himself as the one playing on that guitar. The Rogue Lion was shredding on that axe like there was no tomorrow. The notes and chords he played were absolutely beautiful and melodic, and he even played fast solos on it.

"Oh. My. Gosh." Lincoln and Luna said in awe with their lower jaws dropped down. The guitar Luke was playing was a gold top Les Paul like Slash plays.

he went on for ten minutes and when he was done, there was a tremendous sound of roaring applause, including Lincoln and Luna. "Thank you! Thank you Royal Woods!" Luke shouted. "Glad you all love my amazing skills!" And he did the devil horn gersture with his hands. He put his guitar away on his case and noticed the two siblings. "Ah, Lincoln, Luna! Fancy meeting you guys here."

"That was so awesome!"

"Thanks. Always nice to gain new fans. So what brings you here?"

"Just here to look for a new drum set." Said Luna. "My old Set is rusting and falling apart. The paper I pound on can't hold any longer."

"Ah."

"I've came along to spend time with her and help her with the new drum set,"

"You need any help paying for it?"

"Hmm, maybe," Said Luna. "I just need to look at a set that really speaks to me."

"Alright. So Lincoln. I'm sorry if I got ya in trouble with the Lion pride yesterday."

"No I didn't get in trouble. Mom and dad were just worried about me."

"I just wanted them to know it's my fault and not yours."

"They know, man." Said Luna. "And I don't think they were mad at ya, Luke. They just wanted Lincoln to be safe."

"I know, Luna."

"So if you need my help, let me know. I can help you carry your new drums all the way home."

"Ah, that's nice, Luke, but Lori said she would come and pick us up when we give her a call." Lincoln remarked.

"Perfect."

and Luna went shopping for a new drum set. She saw a set that looked very nice and purple like her favorite color. It had white flames and a white skull on the large bass drum at the bottom of it. She knew this drum set would be perfect for her.

"Now this Set speaks to me. I better call Lori."

While phoning Lori, Lincoln was having a little talk with the Rogue Lion. "So Luke, do you think you can get me and all my family to come to the Inside Africa Safari Park with a discount? We're a big family."

"No problem, little man." And he gently ruffed his white hair. "I'll talk to my dad to see if there can be any compensation or discounts for the rest of your family. If not, I can just get you in myself."

"You would do that?"

"Of course I would, Lincoln. I really like you, and I think you're a cool kid."

Lincoln was really flattered to hear that. He thought Luke would definitely be a perfect candidate for a brother for him, or a brother figure.

"What?!" Luna exclaimed, frightening Lincoln. "Five hundred bucks!"

"What's wrong, Luna?" Lincoln said.

"The Set costs five hundred bucks! I can't afford something like that!"

It was just as Luna had given up hope, but then Luke said. "Don't worry. I'll just use my debit card."

"You would help pay the drums for me?"

"Of course. I love people who have a passion for music as much as I do."

Luna never felt so grateful for Luke to be so generous enough to do this. He hugged him very tightly with gratitude. "Thank you! Thank you!"

"Okay Okay. Try not to squeeze me to death."

"Sorry."

And So Luke payed the drums with his debit card and Luna was so happy to have her new drums. It was just at the neck of time Lori arrived with Vanzilla to wait for them. Luke and Lincoln helped Luna put the drum set in the trunk and said "Well, see you guys later. I gotta look for toys for me pets."

"Bye Luke." Lincoln Said.

"And Thanks again for doing that!"

"No problem, Luna. Anytime." And the Rogue Lion went down the street to the pet store while carrying his guitar case with the instrument inside.

"Wow, he was so awesome playing guitar." Luna said as she was looking at Luke while he was still awaoking away like a boss.

"Tell me about it. Thanks for taking me with you, Luna."

"Thank you for coming with me." Said Luna, who hugged her little brother tenderly. "And of course, thanks for the helping hand with the Set."

"I'm pretty sure Luke did most of the work, considering he is bigger than me."

"Ah, don't be such a modest mouse, dude." Luna said. "You still came to help me, and that's what a good little bro would do."

"Alright come on. You need any help carrying some stuff upstairs?"

"That would be cool."

And they both went back home in the van.