WARNING: This chapter contains adult scenarios and mature language, as well as references to sex & violence. Reader discretion is advised.
Kion and Kiara limped away from Janja's cave as fast as their injured legs could carry them, leaning on each other for support. The hot sun beat down on their backs, and somehow the extreme heat made it ever so much harder to keep moving. They hadn't travelled far when Kion asked the question that Kiara had been dreading.
"Kiara?" he questioned in a low, raspy voice, "How did you convince Janja to let us go?".
Kiara sighed and looked at her brother with shame-filled eyes.
"I mated with Janja in exchange for our release." she said beginning to cry.
Kion gasped.
"Y-you w-what?!" he said, struggling to collect his thoughts.
Kiara's face turned red as tears began to run down her face.
"It was the only way, Kion!" she argued, "He was going to kill us, and then all the sudden he wanted to mate with me, and- and I only did it so he'd let us go."
Kion nuzzled his head into Kiara's neck.
"That was really brave of you." he said through a purr, "You're the best big sister in the world."
Kiara began to purr as well, nuzzling into her brother's fur.
"Thank you, Kion." she said quietly, "Promise you won't tell anyone else about what I did? Nobody needs to know that I mated with Janja."
Kion nodded and smiled at Kiara.
"My lips are sealed." he said, letting out a low giggle.
After travelling for quite some distance. Kion spotted something in the distance. Other animals, and they appeared to be running towards him and Kiara. At first, he was afraid that it might be more of Janja's hyenas coming to hurt them even more, but as they got closer Kion realized there was no threat present.
"Is that… Fuli?" he said with a big smile spreading across his face.
Kiara nodded.
"And Tiifu & Zuri!" she added happily.
Fuli rushed towards Kion at top speed and pulled him into the world's tightest hug.
"Oh Kion!" she said while nuzzling him and kissing and licking his face, "I'm so glad you're ok. I love you so so much, baby boy."
Kion moaned and they began to passionately make out with each other, purring loudly and completely ignoring the three lionesses who stared at them.
"Umm guys?" Kiara said awkwardly, "Can you maybe wait until we get back to the Pridelands, and you can do that in private?".
Kion and Fuli broke their kiss and looked at over Kiara, both blushing.
"Uhh- yeah," Kion said clearing his throat, "Sorry about that.''
Kiara laughed.
"Hakuna Matata, Kion." she said lightheartedly, "Now, let's keep moving. We need to get to Rafiki so he can treat our injuries."
As the group began to make their way back to the Pridelands, Fuli took notice of Kion's slight limp and makeshift bandages.
"I didn't realize how badly you were hurt." she said to him, sounding concerned.
Kion nodded.
"I'll be alright." he replied, trying his best to sound confident.
Fuli nuzzled him gently.
"I love you, my big, strong lion." she said in a cute voice.
Kion half giggled and half moaned. Tiifu looked over at them in disgust.
"Can you actually believe he's in love with HER?" she whispered to Zuri.
Zuri rolled her eyes.
"I know, right?" she whispered in response, "I thought she was joking when she brought it up earlier."
Tiifu and Zuri both stared at Kion and Fuli, watching them purr and rub against each other as they walked.
"Look at them!" Tiifu said quietly, "They can't keep their paws off each other!"
Zuri nodded in agreement.
"They must be really happy together…" she said in a softer tone.
Tiifu growled at her.
"I don't care!" she said angrily, "I'm going to make Kion mine if it's the last thing I do!".
Kiara turned to her two best friends, looking at them puzzledly.
"What are you guys talking about?" she said smiling.
"Nothing!" they replied in unison.
The trip back to the Pridelands took almost the full remainder of the day. In fact, the group arrived at Rafiki's tree just before sunset. Kion was utterly exhausted, and though he tried to ignore it, the pain from his injuries was beginning to get worse.
"Rafiki?!" Kiara said, calling up into the tree.
They all waited, staring up into the large tree. After a few moments, a large mandril swung down from one of the branches.
"Princess Kiara! Prince Kion!" Rafiki said as he quickly rushed over to them, "Everyone has been searching all over for you! Where in the Pridelands have you been?".
Kiara blushed.
"Technically we were nowhere in the Pridelands," she said, sounding embarrassed, "We were in the Outlands…".
Rafiki let out an alarmed gasp.
"What on earth were you doing in the Outlands?!" he questioned.
Kion lowered his head, shamefully.
"It's a long story, Rafiki." he said stepping closer to the friendly Mandril, "We ended up getting captured by hyenas. I promise I'll explain everything, but first, Kiara and I need your help."
Rafiki looked at the two lions, taking note of their injuries.
"Hmm…" he said placing one hand on his chin, "I believe I know just how to help."
In one large motion Rafiki swung himself back into a low branch in his tree and disappeared from view.
Tiifu and Zuri looked at each other.
"He's weird…" said Zuri.
Tiifu shook her head.
"Yeah… I do not understand him." she said, sighing.
Fuli turned to the two lionesses.
"Well at least HE'S being helpful." she said accusingly.
Tiifu scoffed and shot Fuli a dirty look. Before Fuli could react, Rafiki returned carrying shells with odd colored liquids, and obscure leaves to act as natural bandages. He rushed over to Kiara and began to wrap a large bandage around her torso. He then handed two of the liquid filled shells to Tiifu and Zuri.
"Rub some of the liquid on Kion anywhere he's hurt." he said matter-of-factly, "It will help with the pain."
Tiifu and Zuri both let out high pitched squeals and rushed over to Kion.
"We're here to help you, Kion." Zuri said, batting her eyelashes at him, "Can you lie down for us, cutie pie?".
Reluctantly, Kion lay himself down on the ground and spread himself out, allowing the two lionesses to "help" him.
Tiifu purred as she began to rub some of the liquid from the shell on Kion's chest.
"Mmm I love feeling your nice, strong muscles, baby boy." she said in a highly seductive tone.
"Uhh- please don't call me that." Kion replied, shuddering a bit.
Tiifu smiled and leaned in close to him.
"Why not?" she said innocently, "I just want to make you feel good."
Tiifu began to trail her paws down toward Kion's nether regions, eventually landing on his sheath. She started to gently rub it in an attempt to make him hard. Startled, Kion pulled away from her and quickly got to his feet.
"What are you doing?" he said defensively, a frown on his face.
Tiifu looked taken aback.
"I-I'm sorry." she said sounding surprised, "I was just trying to make you feel good… to help you relax."
Kion's facial expression softened a bit.
"I appreciate the gesture, but I'm not comfortable with you touching me there." he said politely.
Tiifu nodded.
"I understand." she said regretfully, "A-at least let me and Zuri finish applying your pain reliever?".
Kion shook his head and began to walk away.
"I think I'm going to have Fuli help with my injuries." he said solemnly, "Maybe you can help Rafiki bandage up Kiara's rib?".
Tiifu sighed, knowing she had screwed things up, bad, with Kion.
"Alright…" she said, lowering her ears and heading over to Kiara. "C'mon Zuri."
Tiifu and Zuri walked over to where Rafiki was busy helping Kiara. They stood and watched as he continued to wrap the bandage around her torso over and over again.
"The more times we wrap it, the more support you will have". Rafiki said as he wrapped the large bandage around her yet another time.
"How are you feeling, Kiara?" Zuri asked, sympathetically.
Kiara turned to her and forced a smile.
"I'm alright, I guess…" she said plainly before turning to Rafiki with a puzzled look on her face, "Rafiki, the weirdest thing happened when Kion and I were captured by Janja and his clan".
"Care to tell me about it, Princess?" Rafiki said, sounding interested.
Kiara nodded slowly.
"It was the strangest thing…" she started to explain to him, "One moment, Janja was ready to kill us, and the next he… he… he was in love with me".
Rafiki finished wrapping Kiara's bandage, then turned to look at her.
"Can you give me anymore information?" he asked, calmly.
Kiara blinked, and began to go into more detail.
"He was holding us in some decrepit cave near the volcano." she said recalling the events from earlier that day, "He was hurting us… I was crying, and then all of the sudden he just fell in love with me. I thought he was joking at first. It was almost like… magic."
Rafiki took his finger and wiped some of the soot and volcanic ash off of Kiara's face.
"You were crying, you say?" he asked, curiously. "Did Janja ever perchance bite you near your face?".
Kiara shook her head.
"No, but he licked me." she said annoyedly, "It was gross."
Rafiki thought for a moment, then began to smile.
"Ah ha!" he exclaimed, "Just as I suspected!".
Kiara, Tiifu and Zuri all looked at him puzzledly.
"What?" Kiara asked, confused.
Rafiki pointed to some of the ash on Kiara's face.
"Lioness tears & volcanic ash blend to create a powerful love potion." he explained, "When Janja licked your soot and tear covered face, it caused him to fall in love with you."
Kiara still looked concerned.
"Will it ever wear off?" she asked him, quietly.
Rafiki nodded.
"Oh yes, it certainly will." he said giggling, "In fact, by now Janja is probably very upset with himself for letting you go."
Kiara began to laugh as well.
"Thank you for all your help, Rafiki" she said smiling, "I think Kion and I should head back to Pride Rock… we need to explain things to our parents."
Rafiki waved goodbye as Kiara walked away.
"You're welcome, Princess!" he called to her.
Tiifu watched Kion, Kiara and Fuli head off in the direction of Pride Rock. She had an idea, and a smirk began to spread across her face.
"Say, Rafiki…" she said slyly, "Any chance those love potions would work on other lions?".
To be continued...