The lion king 2 Simba's Man-cub
Chapter 14 path of the Heart
Few days ago before Kairi reach the the Pride land Far across the deep salt water sea to the shores of England Kairi's parents prepare to sail back to Africa to find their long lost daughter Kairi.
"Jackson" said Eric who stood on the upper deck of the ship "are we ready almost ready?"
"Yes your majesty" answered Jackson "by this rate we'll be able to set sail soon"
"Thank you Jackson" said Eric "this will really means a lot to find our daughter"
Eric turned over to see Ariel who stood on the edge of the bout holding on to the sail post thinking of the moment she would hold her beloved daughter and somehow redo the mistake she had made.
"I'm sorry Kairi" she whispered to herself "I'll find you and somehow I'll make things right"
"Ariel" said Eric who stood behind her "the boats almost ready""you should probably get home to Melody"
Ariel looked out over the deep blue sea she wanted nothing more then to see her lost child.
"I'm coming with you Eric" Said Ariel.
"But Ariel it's dangerous out there" said Eric "even with that wild boy out their"
"Eric" she said "she needs me"
Eric sighed for as much as he wanted her safe he knew Ariel was right.
"Jackson" he said "watch over Melody until we return"
"Yes Your majesty" said Jackson.
"Waugh the Anchor and lower the sails" Eric called out to the crew members on board.
The heavy iron anchor was pulled onboard by metal chains and the white sails were lowered into its square shape as the colourless wind blew them.
The boat then moved from the docks and headed for the vast and untamed Africa.
"Don't worry Kairi" said Ariel hoping she was okay "we're coming"
Three months later in the present day in the pride lands Terra taught the young Pridelanders what may be their final lesson to fight the savage and ruthless pride of Xehanort.
They practiced fighting each other using all the tactics and strategy they've learn from their two masters.
"Keep focused Riku" said Terra who sat on top of a Rock watching him fight Kovu "don't let him confuse you"
Riku pushed Kovu to the side and knocked him to the ground with a swipe of his paw. Kovu then recovered fast and pounced on Riku. Sora and Roxes battled It out as well. Roxes tried pouncing on Sora. Sora held him back with his Keyblade and then pushed him back. Roxses glared at Sora who did the same back. The burning spark of a flame in his eyes.
"Keep sight of your enemies" explained Terra "never lower you eyes"
Sumba watched from a distance as the young brave Pridelanders prepared for the battle to come.
"Terra" said Simba who came up to him.
"Hey Simba" greeted Terra.
Simba then turn to see Sora and his friends train "it seems like just yesterday they were young playful cubs" said Simba "now they're teenagers ready to face the world on their own"
"You knew they would" said Terra.
Simba looked down at his three sons for he feared for their safety. Especially Sora. for how could a man cub that young survive a battle against a large menacing Lion. He'd could not bare to see what would happen.
"Xehanorts still hunting my son isn't he?" asked Simba as he turned to look at Terra.
"Xehanort and his pride never stop till they get what they want" explained Terra "Xehanort will no doubt go after Sora and let his follower face the others"
"I won't let him" said Simba as he got back on his feet.
"What do you mean?" Asked Terra as he turned to look at the mighty lion king.
"I will fight Xehanort" determined Simba.
"What?!" Asked Terra "Simba Xehanort is too strong""even for you"
"Terra" Simba said "he wants My son""Sora won't be able to fight him""I won't take any chance"
Terra tried to say something but he was speechless for Simba had a point for if a full grown lion cannot fight Xehanort and live what chance would a man cub of sixteen years of age have against a rouge killer.
"Alright Simba" said Terra getting and preparing to end the last day of training "do what you think is best""but know that Sora is coming will be involved in this last fight"
Simba sighed and turned away knowing that Terra was right.
Terra lead out a load and mighty roar to gain the young ones attentions. The young pride landers then stopped and looked up at their remaining master.
"This concludes your training" explained Terra "I have something to tell you all"
Sora and Kovu looked at each other knowing it was them.
"What Terra" asked Namine "what is it?"
"I decided to give someone a chance to lead the group" explained Terra "I will chose who will""till then your all dismissed"
"Great" said Kopa as he yawned from the exhaustion "I could use some rest"
"I guess your right" said Sora feeling a bit exhausted himself.
Sora then turned to see his adopted father watching from above as Terra head to Pride rock.
He had a look on his face that said something bothered to him. And then he followed Terra.
"Has dad been acting strange lately?" Asked Sora who turned to his brothers.
"Kinda" said Kopa "he's been like that ever since you girl friend came"
Sora just glared at his brother.
"Well I hate to say it but I think Kopa was right" said Riku who joined in "ever since Kairi came to the pride he's been acting different like he's worried about something"
"I don't care about any of that" said Sora "I just want to know why dad thinks that Kairi is a threat"
"I don't know if its Kairi who's the threat Sora" explain Riku "but of who will follow here"
Sora then realized that Kairi's family may come looking for her and not alone. This meant danger to his family. But he didn't want to let Kairi go.
Not too Far Timon and Pumbaa head to watering hole.
"Boy it's hot today" said Temon as he remove the sweat from his fore head "hurry up Pumbaa""the sooner we get to the watering hole the sooner we cool off."
"Aw Timon I'm getting tired" said Pumbaa starting to grow tired from the barren heat.
"Come on Pumbaa Don't stop now" said Timon "we're nearly there"
"Okay" said Pumbaa as he got up and continued on.
After several minutes of walking they finally arrived.
"Ah" said Timon as he jumped into the water relaxed by "that's more like it"
Pumbaa then joined in. The exhaustion of heat disappeared.
But they weren't the only ones at the watering hole.
Kairi sat near the fresh water. For it reminded her of the ocean where she and her little sister melody would always go. She looked all around at the animals who drank from it. Then she heard a noise and turned to see a baby elephant behind her.
"Hello there" she said as she came closes to him.
Kairi looked all around and saw no sign of any other elephant.
"Are you lost?" Asked Kairi.
The elephant looked down in sadness confirming it.
Kairi felt sorry for the elephant for she knew what it was like. "Don't worry little guy" she said as she bent down for a closer look "I'll stay with you till your parents find you"
The elephant was brighten from what she said. He stretched out his trunk to her.
Sora came by and saw Kairi with what appeared to be a new friend.
He sighed for he was the reason for her leaving her family.
"Hey Sora" said Timon as he and Pumbaa came up to him "You okay Sora?" asked Pumbaa "you look sad"
"Are you kidding" asked Timon "the kids tough""nothing gets him down"
Sora then moved away from them just as Simba did.
"Jee he looks sad" coped Timon witch made Pumbaa glare at him.
Sora continued to watch Kairi as she bonded with her new friend.
The elephant drank the water with Kairi's hand on top of his grey head. It reminded her of the times she had with her sister when she was hurt by the words of other kids.
She then turned to see a large female elephant approaching her.
The young one then saw her and ran up to what appeared to be his mother. Kairi approached the female who moved her trunk toward her. Kairi gently grabbed it.
"She's thanking you" said Sora as he came up to her.
Kairi turned her head to Sora then back at the female.
"Your welcome" she said to the female.
Kairi then hugged the baby before he and his mother left to rejoined the herd.
Sora and Kairi both waved goodbye.
Kairi began to think of her mother of how much pain she may be in in this very moment.
Back at sea the large wooden ship sails across the salt waters in hope of reaching the African Shore.
Ariel stood in the front end of the ship. The thoughts and memories she had with her daughter. All she ever wanted was for her to be happy and she decided no matter what it takes she'll set things right.
"Land up ahead!" Called a crew member. Ariel ran to the front of the ship to see they've reach the shore lines of Africa.
"We're coming Kairi" she said.
That night in Pride Rock Sora and his brothers headed to the cave for the night. Kovu look up at Sora who was looked confused and sadden by something.
"You okay Sora?" He asked
Sora closed his eyes and sighed heavily "do you think it was wise for me to leave the cave?" asked Sora who looked at his lion brother.
Kovu only turn he eyes to the ground for he had no answer to Sora's question. Sora them sighed and looked away.
"Sora...I'm sure dad doesn't mind have Kairi here" said Kopa.
"I wish that was true" said Sora.
"Is this about what Riku said?" Asked Kovu curiously.
Sora then nodded his head yes.
"Well if It makes you feel better we like having her here" said Kopa.
Sora was a bit brighten by what his two brothers.
"Thanks guys" said Sora as he hugged them.
As they entered the cave Simba and Nala approached
"Where have you three been?" Asked Simba.
"Nowhere" answered Kovu.
"We were worried about you three" said Nala.
Three brothers just laughed at what their mother said.
"Relax mom" said Sora "we didn't get into any trouble"
"Yea" said Kopa.
"Well come inside" said Simba "there three lioness in here waiting for you"
The three brothers just blushed and tried to speak but were speechless.
While inside the cave Kairi, Aqua and Hikari waited for the ones they loved.
Aqua looked over at Kairi who sat up against the wall of the cave thinking if she ever see her family again.
"You okay?" Asked Aqua curiously.
"Huh?" Responded Kairi,
"You look like something bothering you" said Aqua "is everything okay?"
"I'm fine" Answered Kairi.
Aqua and Hikari first looked at each other. And like Kovu and Kopa they help her like she was their own sister. They came up and laid beside her.
"What are you two doing?" She asked.
"What do you mean?" Asked Hikari "your a lioness like us"
"A lioness?" Asked Kairi.
"Your part of the pride aren't you?" Asked Aqua.
"Yes" answered Kairi.
"Then that's what you are to us" said Hikari.
Kairi smiled feeling acceptance from the lionesses. She petted Aqua who laid her head on Kairi's lap and purred.
"You three look like your getting along" said Simba as he and his family came into the cave.
"Why wouldn't we?" Asked Aqua.
"Uh hmm never mind" said Simba."You six should get some sleep""it's been a long day"
"Yea we know" said Sora as he settle by Kairi. Followed by Kopa and Kovu.
As Simba and Nala went to lay down Sora turned to Kairi knowing she mist her family.
"Kairi?" he asked.
"Yea?" Responded Kairi looked at him.
"Are you okay?" Asked Sora "you've been sad lately"
"I'm fine Sora" she answered.
Sora pretended he understood but he didn't realy.
"I'm glad I have you" he said hoping that would cheer her up.
"I'm glade I have you too" said Kairi "Sora?"
"Hmm" he said looking at her.
"I love you" she said as she laid her head on his chest.
Sora's heart was filled with love but he knew it wouldn't change anything. But he didn't want to ruin the moment for he loved Kairi more then anyone.
"I love you too" he said as Kairi fell asleep Sora slowly followed.
The next day in the remainder of the once mighty fortress Axel and Demyx scout for any human who were left behind.
"Why am I always stuck with the icky jobs?" Asked Axel.
"I don't know" answered Demyx "all I know is I've gone
Eight years eating scraps and I'm so hungry"
"I'm tired of listening to you whine" said Axel as he walked away from him.
He then stoped for something cought his sites.
"This place is totally wrecked" said Demyx "wher..."
"Shh hide quick" exaggerated Axel as he ran toward a burned wooden wall. Demyx followed.
"What?" He Asked "what going on?"
Approaching the edge of the river was a raft with eleven people on board and at least ten were armed with rifles for protection.
Eric hop out of the raft a moved toward shore with the rushing water pushing toward the left.
"Well well well"said Axel "they're back"
"Xehanorts going to love this" said Demyx as he and Axel headed back toward the barren elephant grave yard.
"All clear" Called to the others.
As the raft hit shores Ariel was the first to get off the ship.
"Kairi" she yelled hoping she was here. But there was only the sound of blowing wind.
"Kairi?" Yelled Eric but still no answer "she may be in the jungle
Far to the elephant grave yard the other members of met within a cave laying on edges. Axel and Demyx then entered the cave and climed above to their spotes.
"Axel" said Saix "what news do bring"
"It seems the humans have returned" said Axel "they may searching for the girl cub"
"It seems our luck has changed" said Xehanort as he came out from the shadows of the dark.
"How so master?" Asked Ansum turning to look at the roug lion.
"There is only one prey that can run but can never hide" explained Xehanort "and today we may feast apond them"
"I shall enjoy it very well" said Xeldin getting on his four legs.
"Axel where are they?" Asked Saix.
"Back in their old territory" answered Axel.
"Then let the hunt begin" said Xemnes.
Meanwhile Eric and his men search for his daughter.
Eric then approached his queen.
"Is she here?" Asked Kairi.
Eric just shook his head no. Ariel sighed in shame for she knew this was all because of her that Kairi left.
"Don't worry Ariel we will find her" said Eric "we won't ret till we do"
"She may be with the wild boy" said Ariel.
"What?!" Asked Eric in worry "with that savage wild boy"
"Eric" said Ariel "maybe Kairi was telling the truth"
"I don't care" said Eric "if she's with that boy she's in great danger""Men follow me!"
Ariel just to say something to change his mind but she knew he wouldn't listen.
Meanwhile at Pride Rock Sora came out of the cave thinking of a way of helping Kairi.
"Okay" he said "there has to be a way?""but how?"
"Sora" said Nala as she came out of the cave.
Sora turned to look at her.
"What's wrong" she asked "you look a bit frustrated"
Sora sighed "mom Kairi's sad because of me""I wish there was a way I could help her"
"Sora" said Nala "I know Kairi misses her family""but she chose to stay with you""she knows her family won't be far away in her heart
"I know that" said Sora "but..."
"Sora" said Nala "Kairi chose to be with you""she wants this"
"Okay" said Sora as he turned away.
Meanwhile Xehanort and his pride head toward the humans. Their sharp fangs and claws ready to tear the humans to pieces.
Eric, Ariel and Eric's men head toward the Pride lands.
"I hope she's okay" said Ariel.
"I do too hun" said Eric "We'll find here no matter what I takes"
But little did they Know Xehanort and his followers were closing in on them.
Far to Pride Rock Sora heads toward the lionesses favourite spot. He decided to asked Kairi what she wanted. He headed down the path to see Kairi playing with the younger cubs of the pride. She snuggled one in her arms.
Sora sighed gathering the courage to ask her.
"Kairi" he said as he walked toward her.
"Yes Sora" she said still cradling a young lioness cub.
"I have to ask you something" explained Sora.
"What is it?" Asked Kairi "do you want to stay in the Pride lands?"
"Of course I do" she said looking at the small cub "this is where I want to be""I am going to be your queen am I not?"
"Well ya" said Sora "but you've bee..."
"BANG!"
"Huh?!" Shrieked Sora.
Kairi knew what that meant "mom,dad it must be them"
"Sora,Kairi" called Nala as she Simba,Kovu, Terra and Kopa came run in toward them."Did you two hear that?"
"Yea" answered Sora "I doesn't seem good"
"I knew this would happen" said Simba.
"So did I" agreed Terra "we need to..."
Suddenly there was a huge roar.
"Xehanort" said Sora.
"We need to stop him" suggested Terra "lets go!"
The eight pride landers rushed
Far away from pride Rock Eric, Ariel and his men were being attacked by Xehanort.
The men tried to shoot the attacking lions but they were too fast for them.
At that time Sora and the others arrived.
"Oh no" exaggerated Kairi seeing her parents in danger "we need to help them."
"Right" said Sora "Kovu, Kopa come on"
Sora and his brothers rush down to join the battle.
"Kovu,Kopa Sora wait!" Called Nala.
"Nala, Kairi stay here" instructed Simba as he and Terra followed her.
Saix pounced on one of the men Prepare to sink his jaws into him.
Eric saw that man in danger and pointed his rifle a the lion. But then Xehanort slashed his sharp claws at him wounding the man.
"Eric" said Ariel as she ran toward her husband.
Xehanort came up to the couple and raised his paw to finish off Eric and Ariel.
But all of a sudden he was knocked to the side by Sora.
"The wild boy" Eric said surprised "he's helping us?"
Xehanort quickly removed and saw who stopped him from finishing his prey.
"Sora" he said "it has been some time"
"Let the humans go!" Demanded Sora
Xehanort chuckled "these humans are mine""and so are you!"
Xehanort roared and pounced at Sora. Sora jumped back and pulled his knife and Keyblade.
Sora used what Terra tought him. He kept his eyes on the lion.
Larxene tried to pounce on Ariel but was stopped by Kovu.
Sora continued to battle Xehanort. When Xehanort tried to slash at Sora. Sora slashed his knife at Xehanorts paw leaving a wounding scar on it.
"Ah!" He yelled in pain.
Simba was surprised to see that Sora could handle Xehanort.
"Go you old cat" yelled Sora pointing his Keyblade at the old lion "take your followers and go back to elephant grave yard!"
Xehanort glared at the feral child as Kovu, Kopa, Simba and Terra stood by his side.
"This isn't over man cub" he said as he and his followerers retreated back to their home failed to take their prey.
Sora turned to Kairi's parents who where just as Simba was surprised that one man cub could defeat a rouge lion.
"You...you saved us" said Eric as he got back onto his feet.
But Eric wasn't so sure about the lions though. He held his gun at the ready just in case.
"Hey it's okay" said Sora "my family won't harm you"
"Mom dad" said Kairi as she ran toward them with Nala behind her.
"Kairi" said Ariel relieved to see her daughter.
Kairi the hugged her mother for the first time after several months.
"We've realy mist you Kairi" said Eric "we've come to take you home"
Kairi as much glade to see her parents after so long wasn't happy about the idea of going home. She looked back at Sora and his family. Sora looked away knowing she was going to leave. But Kairi's heart and place was here in the pride lands. Her choice was clear.
"Mom dad" she said "I miss you and melody""but I am home""my future is here with Soras family"
Sora looked up to her a bit surprised himself
"But it's dangerous here" said Eric "Ariel please talk her out of this"
Ariel didn't say a word for a minute. She looked over at Sora and his lion family She made a promise to set things right. And if this is how to do so she'd asked what her Daughter wants.
"Kairi" she asked "Is this what you want?"
Kairi nodded her head yes.
"Okay" said Ariel "you can stay"
"But" said Eric only to see Kairi and Ariel glare at him. He sighed "alright""you can stay"
Sora then approached.
"Sora" said Ariel "keep our daughter safe"
Sora smiled "you can count on it"
The two family were final together from a love that could never be broken.
"Changes will be made to this""last chapter coming soon"