Hay y'all Okambattleblock here and AGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG. So far this has to be the chapter with the most changes, but I think it's will worth it. For ages we are finally at season 1 if that helps you fill in the visuals better then there you go. But just in case any time I mention ages I will be using human years, as I can't convert human ages, to lion ages. We have not one but FOUR songs in here, three are witch are new. I'll tell the name of the song at the end, so hold on rules and regulations. Any way have fun reading.
" Remember Kion, you must take a deep breath before calling out. The spirits only listen when you hit the right pitch."
" Right-" Kion took a deep and focused.
It's been a few years since Kion got his scar, and since he has grown into a handsome lion cub for his age. His mane has expanded a bit, while it was still mostly red, in the middle a straight line of black ran down his mane. Ever since then Simba has been taking Kiara on more lessons, and because of that Kiara has changed, for the worse as Taka put it.
But the worst change since that day, was Kion relationship with Simba. While him and Nala was as strong as a bond of mother and son could be, anytime he talked to his dad it always felt like Simba wanted to be anywhere but near Kion.
But Taka would always filled that fatherless gap in Kion heart, and so for the past few years, Taka would give Kion lessons on Nyota Cliff. Instead of learning how to rule, Taka though Kion multitude of thing, from Pride Land history, late night hunting lessons, but most importantly, the power to call the spirits that lived in the Pride Lands.
Kion, puffed out his cheats as he took in a deep breath, closing his eyes as the cool morning wind rushed past him. Trying to feel everything around him.
" Now. Sing Kion." Taka commanded softly.
Ahhhh ahhhh Ahhhh Ahhh ahhhh-
As Kion sang the wind around him changed slightly, the grass swaying stopped, and the trees leaves stopped their rustling.
Taka smiled as Kion stopped, as he exhaled every ounce of in lungs. Casing everything around him to revert back to normal
" Bravo Kion, I must say, you sound better each day."
" Thanks Taka, but- " Kion painted as he tried to get air back into his body.
" No need for thanks. Your progress is thanks enough." Taka said as he stretched out his body, as the sun grew higher in the sky.
" So, what now next?" Kion asked as he regained air.
" I take a nap. I'm not getting younger Kion." Taka said as he put his head between his paws. But of course the cub wouldn't let him off that easily as Kion pawed at him.
" Come on Taka! The day just started! You can teach me more hunting skills, or or we can go around and-"
" How about you go ask your father? I'm sure he's not busy." Taka said as he let the sweat lull of sleep wash over him, and soon Kion could hear his loud snoring.
" Alright, but I doubt he'll even hear me!" Kion angrily grunted as he made his way down the hill.
" Zuka Zama!"
Catching him off guard, Bunga rammed into the prince casing both lion and badger to roll down the hill, pinning Kion to the ground.
" Looks like I win again scary eyed Kion!" Bunga mocked with a smirk.
Kion smiled as he kicked Bunga in the stomach, and the roles was quickly revised.
"You'll going to try harder then that Bunga if you want to top me!"
" Why try when I could just tickle you." Bunga took the back side of his paws, and started to rub them august Kion belly, and if Kion had one weakness it was tickling. Before Kion knew it, he was on the ground laughing intitle there were tears in his eyes. " Haha.. Bun.. Bunga… haha okay… yyou winn!" Kion manage to say between his uncountable laughter.
" Good! Now how about we start this day off right. I challenge you to a game of Baobab ball." Bunga said, with a new type of stupid grin on his face."
Kion recovered from his laughing fit, and turned his head slightly to Taka, silently asking him if he could go. Taka waved him off and with that Kion was off, leaving Bunga in his dust.
" Hay! You didn't you have to agree to my challenge before taking off."
" If you want to win any battle Bunga, it's best to keep them in the dark!
" How can you do that?! It's almost daylight!"
Unknown to Kion,Taka watched the whole ordeal , and with a guinea smail Taka laughed at himself. My how much he has grown. Still neglected by his own father. Taka looked up at the sky, one star was still out, and Taka knew who it was. What brother! Don't blame me if your son is just as bad as a father as you where.
" As you can see Kiara everything the light touches is our kingdom-"
" And everything in the Pride Lands all live as one."
Simba smailed, happy that Kiara finally showed interest in her lessons. " Right Princess, and like the sun my time wi-"
" Try catching this Kion!" Bunga yelled as a baobab fruit flew out of nowhere, and hit Simba square on the head.
" Hay that's not fair Bunga!"
" Ugggg again!" Kiara growled as she rolled her eyes, obviously annoyed.
Bunga picked up the ball, but Kion caught the other end, so both were now engaged in a fierce tug of war.
" Boys." Simba said calmly at first but it fell on diff ears.
" Bunga." Simba said a little louder, but the two continued to push and pull on the fruit.
" Kion!" Simba roared, and instantly Kion let go of the fruit , sending Bunga backwards.
" Sorry dad, it just that Bunga challenged me too a game of Baobab Ball and-"
" and Kion couldn't handle the pass!"
" A giraffe wouldn't be able to handle it!"
" Enough!" Simba ordered, casing both animals to straighten stiff. Kion looked over to his sister, who had a cheeky little grin. Kion growled a little in his throat. Bitch.. Kion swore meantly, history wasn't the only thing Taka though him.
" I understand that you and Bunga where just having fun, but you can't interrupt Kiara's lessons as-"
" I am going to be Queen someday!" Kiara teased with a smirk . " I have my whole life planned out, what are you going to be Little Brother." She said with an emphasis on Little Brother.
" A monkey's brother!" Kion angrily answer as he stood up, ready to fight.
Kiara was all but impressed. " Is that how you fight then-"
" Calm down you two!" Simba ordered. Kiara promptly calmed down, but Kion just looked down, his mouth was moving with, but nothing seemed to come out.
" Kion. What I mea-"
" Forget it!" Kion interrupted his voice had a tent on angst in it, as he went to leave.
" Hay Buddie!What for Me!" Bunga said uneasily as he heed the ball in his hand and ran down Pride Rock, with Kion flowing him soon after.
Simba was taken aback by his son disobediences. He felt Kiara comfort him by rubbing his leg.
" It's okay daddy. I doubet Kion will ever grow up." Kiara said lightly.
" It okay Princess, I'm sure he will." Simba said, as doubt began fill his mind.
" Hay Kiara, can I have a moment to myself for a minute?"
" Ya sure daddy. Just come find me whenever." Kiara aswed softly as she left too. When Simba was sure Kiara was out of ear shot, he let put a loud sigh.
"Every day Simba, you're pushing your son away. How can I not when I could feel Scar around him. But Simba he YOUR son.
Simba:Can't I try to have an optimistic outlook!
Can't I buck up just enough to see that he won't fall apart?
Maybe this year, I'll decide
I'm not giving up before I've tried
This time, I'll make a new start
Simba continued to debut ideas how to reconnect with Kion, but he was never sure on any of them.
"Maybe if I spend some time with him after he's cooled down. But knowing Scar, he would never let that happen. But you have to try Simba. If you lose him then…" Simba shook his head to get rid of that thought.
" I should take him out on a hunting trip, just the two of us. Being alone with could provide the perfect time for Scar to- Agggggg!" Simba roared, he could never think of Kion without Scar.
Another stellar conversation for the scraphole
Another stumble as I'm reaching for the right thing to do
I'm kinda coming up empty
Can't find my way to you
Does anybody have a map?
Anybody maybe happen to know how the hell to do this?
I don't know if you can tell
But this is me just pretending to know
So where's the map?
I need a clue.
'Cause the scary truth is,
I'm flying blind,
And I'm making this up as I go!
" Think Simba, Think!" Simba laid down on the rock, stressed on how to be a good father.
Bunga and Kion walked awkwardly down Pride Rock. Bunga, with all his effort tried to cheer Kion up.
" Soooo have you been to this really great grub spot next to Big Springs? I found it while Uncle Timon was helping Uncle Pumba out of a tree." Bunga said with an uneasy smile.
" Not know Bunga." Kion growled as he walked a little faster.
Bunga ran up to his friend with the Baobab in hand. " Okay so save the grubes for later. But we at least hav-"
" I said not NOW BUNGA!" Kion roared.
Bunga got the message. " Okaay bud. I'll just play by myself for a bit." Bunga ran forward leaving the prince to his own.
Kion growled as Bunga left. " Why do I even hang around that idiot!"
Kion:Another lovely day start with disaster
Put another tree down
And watch it all crash and burn
It's a puzzle, it's a maze
I tried to steer through it a million ways
But each day's another wrong turn
Kion ran through the Pride Lands, as he tried to clear his mind, but his thought never left him.
Why her! Can't I be something in this world! Why can't Simba remember he has two damn children!
Kion: Does anybody have a map?
Happen to know how the hell to do this?
I don't know if you can tell But this is me just pretending to know
So where's the map?
I need a clue
'Cause the Takay truth is
I'm flying blind
I'm flying blind
I'm flying blind
I'm flying blind
And I'm making this up as I go
As I go
Kion sang out the last note, letting out all his repressed anger into the outlands before him. As he took in air, he heard footsteps behind him.
"You know, for an angry lion, you sure do sing beautifully."
" Very funny Mshzuri." Kion looked around. " Where's Fuli. I would think she be with you.
" She… had a run in with the baboons, and well you know Fuli and baboons." He said with a slight chuckle as he took a seat next to his friend.
Mshzuri was a strange lion cub to say the least. A mouth after Kion fall into the outlands, one of the older lioness Petite, Tiifus mother, found the poor guy alone near death. So she brought him to Simba who understood what the cub must have gone thought, she he welcomed him into the pride with open arms.
Unlike most lions in the pride, Mshzuri fur was dark brown, with a black mane that dipped over his right eye and ran down his head like a mohawke. His left eye was how he sees the world, but both eyes were a chocolate brown. Behind his left ear was a flower that he would change each day. Helping soften his ,other whys intimidating look. As he was easily the strongest male cub in the pride, minus Kion of course.
He was the oldest cub of the pride, being fifth-teen beating Kiara out by mouth, one would expect a lion cub to be still rough housing around with the young one, but old enough truly start hunting. Mshzuri often took to himself, often finding him in fields of flowers, and having conversations with the various animals.
There were only a few lions Mshzuri truly liked being around, Kion and his mother.
But as of late, strange cuts, and bruises started to appear around his body. What made it stranger is that new one show up after any meeting with his mother.
" You must be training hard lately, but don't you think your mom is pushing you to hard?" Kion asked, his voice had a sharp edge to it.
Mshzuri looked over his shoulder, Kion swear he saw a frown, but Mshzuri quickly flashed a smile at Kion. " Ya, ummm it was my fault. I just few into a rock that it." Mshzuri said 'calmly'. " Ya, it was my fault." Mshzuri whispered as he looked down at the ground, his smile slowly fading.
Maybe it's just because Kion already pissed off at everything this morning, but that answer didn't cut it for Kion.
" You sure, because we both know that you are too smart to just fly into a rock!" Kion roared, making Mshzuri stand up a little uncomfortable.
" Ya..ya. Look Kion the only thing that matters is that I'm fin-"
" Looks speak louder than words Mshzuri, and I seen your 'accident rock lanches' all over you!" Kion yelled, raising his voice. Kion begin to close in on Mshzuri, as he stared right at him.
" Kion, I told you it nothing!" Mshzuri pleaded as he backed up, trying desperately not to look Kion's eyes, sweat started to run down his face.
" Mshzuri! I care about you, so why keep secrets from a friend!"
Kion got closer, and Mshzuri could practically feel Kion's stay, and Mshzuri could feel himself growing weaker. "I.. I…" He finally faced Kion and his feral face, and either he was seeing things, or his right eye was half green, but for now Mshzuri pushed that aside. I mean what the worst that can happen, if I tell him the truth.
" Well?!" Kion growled as he continued to close in on the lion cub.
" Kion I- Arrrrrrgh!" Mshzuri yelped, as he fell over the cliff, and rolled down into the Outlanders,
" Mshzuri!" Kion rushed over to the cliff side and looked around for the older cub, his anger slowly fading with guilt. Good job Kion, if he's dead it's on your paws
A sharp coughing caught Kion's attention. " Mshzuri! You okay."
" Ya- just- a little winded." Mshzuri coughed out. He looked around, thankfully he wasn't that f into the outlands, all he had to do was climb back up. " Just wait there Kion. I'll be up in a bit."
" But how about you stay for a little snake frist?"
Out of the shadows, two haynes about Kion and Mshzuri's age circled around the cub.
" Yaaa, that way Janja will be proud of us right Cheezi?"
" You bet ya Chungu!"
" Hyenes! Stay away from him!" Kion command.
" Oh are you going to stop us! Cuz you'll all the way up there, while he's down here!" Chungu said like he just solved all of life's problems.
" Don't worry about me Kion! Just go get help. I can handle myself." Mshzuri said as he swapped at both hyenas but always missing by just a mere inche. Kion watched his friend struggle agust the hyena. His heart pounding angry and fear clashed inside him as he tried to move but found himself planted to the ground. Mshzuri normal could hardly himself fine, but the life or death situation began to get to him as his moves attacks where fast but clumsy. Each miss messed in his mind. Suddenly he was caught off guard as he tripped over a loose root causing him fall and making it easy for the other two hyenas to over take him.
" Ha! I guess the little lion tripped!" Cheezi laughed as he told a 'funny' joke.
" Finally, I was getting hungry!" Chungu held a wicked grin as he brought himself closer to the cub.
" Kion!" Mshzuri pleaded as he tried to fight back, but found was trapped by the root.
" No!" Kion shouted as the world around him slowed down. Kion felt his heart pound as a burning sensation build up in his body. His claws dug down into the ground as the fire inside him ranged on. The wind picked up around him, as the clouds began to twist and conform into new shapes.
" Let! Him! Go!" Kion shouted as he roared a true lion's roar. It was so loud and powerful it caused the winds to pick up and below the two hyenas back into the outlands and off his friends. Before anything else could happen Mshzuri cut the root with his claw and made a break for the Pride Lands.
Kion stopped his roar, and looked up at the sky in bewilderment
" What in the Pride Lands was that?" Kion asked himself. But he clapping behind him.
" Kion!" Mshzuri called as he finally climb his way back to the Pride Lands. " What was that!?"
" I don't know. But that doesn't matter, as long as yourself, and I'm sorry. If I hadn't lost my cool then you wouldn't have been in the Outlands." Kion said as he's eras dropped down.
" Hay, it's fine." Mshzuri said as he nuzzled his head under Kion's. " You were only trying to be a good friend."
The two enjoyed the closeness of each other, although Kion didn't mind Mshzuri nuzzling into him, he could do without the flower, as he let out a smile sneeze. Mshzuri instantly back away a little embarrassed, as he's cheeks turned slightly red. " Sorry, usually Tuliza is-"
" It's fine Mshzuri." Kion said he rubbed his nose a little. " Let's just go back to Pride Rock so you can rest, then I'll get Rafiki to check on you brush. " Kion said with a smile.
Mshzuri cheeks only go hotter and a little redier. " Sure, as long as i'm with you Kion."
" Rafiki, are you sure that was Kion's roar?" Nala asked the mandrill.
Nala returned from leading a hunt with the lioness, only to find Simba walking in circles talking to himself. He explained what happened that morning. Nala understood his fear, but she still didn't like it when Simba would bring it up to her. In the middle of their conversation Rafiki came to Pride Rock, to tell them about something very important. Something about Kion's destiny and what not.
" Rafiki, that can't be." Simba said concerned. " If that really was Kion, then that means Sc-" Simba stopped himself as he caught wind of Nala's ' don't you dare' eyes. So he cleared his throat and started over. " What I meant was, he still a cub and that's way to much reposabity for him."
" Simba, Simba. The roar would not have come if he wasn't ready!" Rafiki said.
" Ready for what!?"
All three animals looked at Kion as he came up the steps with Mshzuri not far behind him.
" Ahh young prince, you destiny of course!" Rafiki cheered as he poked Kion chest lightly with his staff.
" Riiight." Kion moved away a little. He looked up at his parents. He noticed Simba was staring at his left scared eye, Kion rolled his eyes, and looked towards his mother. " Mom what's going on."
" Well Kion. That roar you heard earlier, was yours." Nala begin.
Kion and Mshzuri eyes went wide with excitement. " Really!" Kion said with gaining interest.
" How was that my roar!"
" It was the roar of the elders Kion!" Rafiki cheered once more. " The great king's of the past have chosen you Kion, to be the new leader of the Lion Guard!" Rafiki yelled as smile burst of wind flew.
" The Lion Guard? What's that?" Mshzuri asked, as he began to grow curious.
" Well your father will explain a little more. Right Simba?" Nala asked with an edge to her voice, so she wasn't really asking.
Kion looked up at father his face blank of any emotion. Simba opened his mouth to say something, but like always his stare fell to Kion's left eye, a lump formed in his throat, and he could feel a drop of sweat ran down his back.
" Simba." Nala said a little agitated.
" I'm sorry Kion, but I have to check on your sister, I left Timon and Pumbaa to watch her, but you know how they are." Simba said nervously, as he quickly walked past both cubs and down the steps of Pride Rock.
" Figues." Kion grunted under his breath, as he shook his head. Nala and Rafiki was just taken aback by what just happened.
" Queen Nala, if you don't mind me prying but surely you know something about the Lion Guard right?" Mshzuri asked trying to break the tension. Kion ears perked up.
" Well do you mom?"
" I-" Nala looked over to Rafiki for confirmation.
" Your are the queen."
Nala playfully rolled her eyes and smiled. " Yes I can, just follow me Kion, and Mshzuri your free to join us too." Both cubs got a smile on their faces as they raced beside the queen down the rock, as Rafki followed too.
The group came to a wall with vines loosely hung in front of it. It was a short walk sure, but Kion felt Taka was excited. After Kion's roar he been silently happy this whole time.
" Ahh this being back memories." Taka sighed with a half minded grin.
" Memories of what? It just a dead end." Kion whispered, not wanting the other to hear.
" Just listen to your mother Kion." Taka said not looking up from the wall."
" Fine." Kion groaned. He looked over to Mshzuri who looked equal confused. But Nala remained confident.
" Rafiki if you may." Nala commanded with a sense of elegance in her voice.
Rafiki pulled back the vianes as a gust of wind below from behind it, to reveal a hidden cave."
" Hevi Kabisa!" Kion said as his eyes widened. Kion was excited to explore this new cave, but he could shake the feeling that he had seen it before.
" Kion! You coming?" Mshzuri called, both Nala and Rafiki were already inside.
" Ya. Wait for me!"
Both cubs ran into a dark and dusty cave with a skyhole and a smile pond in the middle.
Mshzuri took a breath, but quickly coughed due to the mass amount of dust. " W-wow.- How old is this place. With much dust, my mane will turn white!"
" Hemm yes-" Rafiki said as he seemingly come out of nowhere from the roof of the cave, shocking the young flower loving lion. " I suppose this place could use some cleaning."
Rafiki jumped his way onto a tall rock in the middle of the pond and lifted his staff towards the sky. Suddenly a strong wind come into the cave, so strong that everyone inside had to shield their eyes from flying dust. Kion opened his eyes to now clean cave and couldn't believe his eyes. On almost every wall there were paintings on top of paintings. Each showed pictures of animals doing something.
" Mkubwa!" Mshzuri exclaimed, as he ran around to each wall, curious of each and every panting. Kion stood still in aw. Never in his life has he seen something like this.
" Mom, what is this place?"
Nala smiled as she took some time to look around. " This Kion, is the lair of The Lion Guard."
" You keep saying that, you my queen, but what is the Lion Guard?" Mshzuri asked, as he sat next to Kion who stared at his mother longingly.
Nala cleared her throat as started her explanation.
" The Lion Guard is a group of animals, that protect both the Pride Lands, and the Circle Of Life. While not much history is known on the guard, we do know it was made when the first king ruled over the Pride Lands." Nala looked over to Rifiki as he taped a panting, and to both cubs amazement it moved! A large looking lion was surrounded by four other large looking lions.
" While tradition states that the first born cub of the royal family will rule the Pride Lands, the second born is two lead a new era of the Lion Guard. The leader is named the fierces in the Pride Lands, and is given the Roar of the Elders, a powerful roar where all the great Kings og the past roar with you. "
Nala said with a wide smile. His mother's words echoed in his head, he was the second born, meaning he was going to lead the Lion Guard! So much was going through his head, that he could barely process anything else, but thankfully his mother sweat voice was able to bring him back to reality.
" Kion, you are to assemble the new Lion Guard, one made up of the Fastest, Strongest, Braveist, and Keenest of Sight of all over the Pride Lands." Nala commanded with a monthly tone, as she nuzzled Kion to reassure him. " And I believe in you Kion, just know that I love you."
Kion smiled a little as his heart skipped a few beats. But unlike other times it didn't bother him as much. " Thanks mom, I love you too!" Kion said as he nuzzled her back.
Mshzuri was fascinated by the history of the Lion Guard. He looked around on the main wall which followed the pattern of a lion in the middle with four others surrounding it. He got to the last picture, as he looked at it a sudden question came up.
" Hay Rafiki what happened to the Lion Guard if this was the last one?" Mshzuri asked. Rafiki, Nala, and Kion made their why over to the last lion guard portrait.
" Ohhhh, this guard ended in tragedy." Rafki said solemnly.
" What happened?"
Rafiki took a deep breath as he told anther the story of the last Lion Guard.
" When Simba was just a cub, King Mufassa was destined to rule the Pride Lands, as king. Natural his brother Scar would lead the Lion Guard, but Scar let the power of the roar go to his head. Soon he thought he should be king instead of Mufasa. So he ordered his guard to aid him in killing him, but they all refused. For disobeying him Taka killed them all with his roar, but in the process lost the roar forever, and since Simba was born the only child the Lion Guard could never reform."
" By the Kings-" Mshzuri said softly. " Taka really wanted power that he would kill for it, that just terrible right Kion?" No answer. " Kion?" Mahzuri looked over to Kion who was staring at the picture of Taka.
Something about the picture felt familiar to Kion. Taka's pitch black mane, his lanky body, his piercing green eyes. Suddenly head pounded as Kion let out a painful yelp.
" Kion!" Mshzuri yelled with concern as he tried to run to his friend, but Nala stopped him with her massive paw. " You Majaty! Kion-"
" It okay Mshzuri." Nala said softly. " Rafiki take Mshzuri outside, I think it's time." Nala command, and with a slight nod Rafiki and Mshzuri did as they were told and left the queen and prince.
Kion took some hrush breaths in and out as Nala slowly rubbed his back.
" Taka, I think it's time." Nala said catching Kion attention as he found Taka on the other side of him.
" Wait! How can you see him! I thou-"
" There is so much you have yet to understand Kion." Taka assured as he patted his head, before turning his attention to Nala.
" Don't worry Nala. I can take it from here."
" Right." Nala said with worried eyes as he bent down to nuzzle Kion one more time. " Don't worry Kion, I promise everything will make sense just follow Taka."
" I-I will." Kion replied softly, as he looked up to Taka, who all ready made his way deeper into the cave. Kion took one more glance towards Nala who gave him a slow nod before rushing to the back of the cave.
Kion meet Taka at a dead end, where the sun called to hit this area leaving it totally darkness.
" Ta-"
" Singing Kion." Taka commanded with a new edge to his voice.
" Taka wait! What is goi-"
" I didn't ask you talk! I told you to sing!" Taka shouted, his voice sounded dark, and threatening. So Kion just did as he was told.
Ahhhh ahhhh Ahhhh Ahhh ahhhh. Ahhhh ahhhh Ahhhh Ahhh ahhhh
As Kion's voice echoed off the walls, the ground began to shift, like a small earthquake. As Kion continued to let his voice out a large crash was heard, causing Kion to stop. In front of them was a new passage that deliver deeper into the cave.
" Good, know Kion-" Taka turned to the confused lion cub, " If you want answers then you must trust me."
Kion looked at the dark passage, then back at Taka's stone cold face. " I do."
Taka smiled as he lead the way down the tunnel. " Good"
Taka:Have you ever yearned to go
Past the world you think you know?
Been enthralled to the call
Of the beauty underneath?
Have you let it draw you in
Past the place where dreams begin?
Felt the full breathless pull
Of the beauty underneath?
Can you taste it?
Have you heard its music and embraced it?
Do you crave the visions that have chose you?
Do you wonder why it chose you? Like it knows you
Knows you have a darkness running through you
If you're not afraid I'll show it to you
Kion: You don't flee the darkness, do you?
Kion followed his friends, though the darkness. It was strange, here in the darkness Kion felt at home. Like he could stay here and be freed of all of his worries.
Taka smiled as he stopped in front of a large chasm with. Both lions looked down into the endless void. On the other side was another opening, with the only why of getting there was crossing by jumping across some small rock platforms. Both lions looked at each other before sharing a smile and jumping across.
Taka: Do you find yourself beguiled by the dangerous and wild
And been hooked as you looked at the beauty underneath?
Have you felt your senses surge and surrendered to the urge?
Tell me you know it too, know the beauty underneath
If it's in you, in your skin, and bone and blood, it's in you
If it doesn't frighten you and shake you
There are places I can take you
As the two cleared the chasm and made it to the other side. Both ran deeper into the cave. Being pulled in by the unknown.
Kion:I can taste it, I have seen the dark and embraced it
Even in the wonders that you've showed me
Taka: It's as if you've always known me
Both come to the end of the cave. It was simple cave with one small covered in darkness. But soon Taka let out one of his own spirit calls and in a flash the middle of the room shimmered with a blue light as like magic, a small puddle lit up the whole cave, whos wall where lined with pictures.
Kion: It's all so beautiful
So strange, yet beautiful
Everything's just as you say
Taka: And he's so beautiful
Perhaps too beautiful
What I suspect may come true.
Still he seems so much like me
I can't look away
Can you taste it?
Taka/Kion: You have seen the darkest and embraced it
Don't you crave the visions that have chose you?
Don't you wish that if had chose you?
Kion: But he knows me, knows my skin, and bone, and blood
It's in you
Taka: Knows the things I recognized within you
Are you willing to continue?
Taka/Kion: But it knows you, knows your skin, and bone and blood
It's in you
Knows you have no beauty deep within you
Knows the madness can continue
Taka moved towards one of the larger walls that still had yet to be lit. Him and Kion's eyes meet, and both were locked in a trance as Taka urged Kion to come closer.
Taka: And you're ready
Kion: Yes!
Taka: Come closer
Kion: Yes!
Taka: You've no fear of the beauty underneath
You can face it
Kion: Yes!
Taka: You can take it
Kion: Yes!
Taka:You see through to the beauty underneath
To the splendor
Kion: And the glory
Taka: To the truth of the beauty underneath
You'll accept it
Kion: Yes!
Taka: You'll embrace it
Kion: Yes!
Taka:Let me show you the beauty underneath
All the splendor
Kion: And the glory
All the truth of the beauty underneath
Taka:You'll accept it
Kion:Yes!
Taka: You'll embrace it
Kion:Yes!
Taka:Let me show you the beauty underneath!
As Kion meet Taka, all the light of the cave focused on that wall to show it hidden secret. It was a mural that depicted the same lion guard Mshzuri has asked about.
" I was leader of the past lion guard, Kion." Taka sated dryly.
Kion looked at the painting then back at his 'friend', as parts started to click. " If only the second born of the royal- Your- You-"
" Grandfather, and if you let me, I have a wonderful story to tell." Taka flushed a smile, one more akin to what Kion was used to. Looking up at the pictures Kion failed to make the connections, she he only shook his head.
" If your remember, I killed my older brother, and Simba's dad Mufasa, and just like that I was king of pride rock. Then after years of ruling over a dead land, your father defeated me, but didn't kill me. No the hyenas finished me off."
" That's all fine and good grandfather, but what does this have to do with me?" Kion asked as he studied the wall.
" When you were born, you were as good as dead." Taka said bluntly. Kion wide eyes followed Takas paw as he pointed to a picture of a newly born cub, cradled between his mouthed arms. " So Rafiki plead the great kings for a way to save you. And I was that way. "
"Why are you telling me this?"
" Because Kion. You are the only animal in a long time to see the beauty that lies underneath me. You are forever bound to my legacy. So I thought it was only right to tell you the truth." Taka put a paw on Kion's head. " But I need to know, if you ready to continue the lion guard. You mustn't make my mistakes. I am here to guide you but ultimately this is your path."
Kion looked at the pictures, then back at his waiting uncle. With a smile he hugged him.
" Yes I am ready."
" Good. Now there is another reason I brought you down here."
Janja's clan was near the volcano, it wasn't the prettiest place but it was better than nowhere.
" UUgg Furbains! Where did ya'll go! I'm starving over here!" Janja grumbled
Out of nowhere both Chungu and Cheezi came flying in, literally! As both soon landed right on top of if the leader. Let's just say Janja wasn't a happy camper when he hit the ground.
"What was that!".
" I don't know Cheezi, but I kind of liked it!"
" Hay, get off me fur-brains!" Janja commanded.
Both hyenas looked down to find the leader squished down into the ground, making both to promoters get up.
Janja was furious, as he got up. Not only where they late but also empty handed.
" The hell took you two so long!"
" Will we had a meal in our paws."
" But then the king's son roared at us really loud!"
Janja could only stare at the two dimwits before letting out a loud cackling laugh. Soon the whole clan joined in.
" HahahahaHA! A- A lion cub roar sent you through the AIR! Ohhh fur-brains, I knew you were dumb but not that dumb!"
" Ohh Janja, always so quick to judge." A voice said in the shadows, hushing evey hyena.
Greaaaaaaat. She's here. Janja growled in his mind.
The previous leader of the clean was Janja's mother, Shenzi. But when Janja was just a pup when his mother died. He didn't know how she died, what ever happened changed his father, as all the sudden he wanted nothing to do with him, and left him and the clan for died. Luckily Janja was not a quitter, and managed to… at least keep the clan alive. But most attribute the clans survival to Satine.
She was an adult hyena with a long, silk like black and purple mane running down her head. Her fur was a normal shade of gray, while her eyes where a deep, velvet red. Most hyenas would give anything to just spend five minutes with her, which is why most consider her the true leader. With her soft voice, and glorious body Satine could get anyone to do anything, often thinking the other outlanders to supply food for the clan. But something about her just rubbed Janja the wrong way.
Satine left the shadows as she walked through the walkway made by the goggled eyed hyenas.
" What do you want Satine?! You don't believe these two do you?"
" Of course I do Janja boy. Because I was there, and I saw the whole ordeal." Satine took to the leader's peck as she overlooked the whole clan.
" And it seems the lion guard will soon be on our tall."
Janja face scowled a little. " The Lion Guard? What are you talking about?"
" The loud roar earlier, that was the roar of the elders Janja! Where the roar comes from is not important. What is important, is that we fight back. Because pretty soon every outlander will only have rocks for dinner if we don't go to the Pride Lands, and take what we want!" The clan cheered as Satine enjoyed the praise. It seemed that evey one was on board but Janja.
" QUIET! Look! I would love nothing more then to show those Pride Lands who's boss, but even so. How are we going to do it, I doubt the sparkling diamond has a plan." Janja said as he smirked to the hyena.
" On the contrary, my dear leader. I have the perfect plan. I just need some willing, and helpfully souls to help me see it through."
Satine:Ask any of the pup in my clan
They'll tell you I'm the biggest mother dog
I love them all and all of them love me
Because the system works, the system called reciprocity
Got a little motto
Always sees me through
When you're good to Mama
Mama's good to you!
There's a lot of favors
I'm prepared to do
You do one for Mama
She'll do one for you
" All you have to do is help me with a bit of a visit to the Pride Lands that all. If you do that, then I make sure you never go hungry again!" Satine said as the crowd cheered her name.
They say that life is tit for tat
And that's the way I live
So, I deserve a lot of tat
For what I've got to give
Satine walked down the cluster of hyenas each one googly eyed as she walk past. Satine gave a small wave to each one causing some to faint.
Don't you know that this paw
Washes that one, too?
When you're good to Mama
Mama's good to you!
As Satine climbed towards the large hole in the cave she felt something poke her… more forbidden ares , causing her to let out a surprised gasp. But she decided to take advantage of the hyena's urges. Much to Janja's dismay as he quietly judged afar. Trying hard to control himself.
If you want my blossom
Water my bourgeon
Wet it up for Mama
She'll get hot for you!
When they pass that basket
Folks contribute to
You put in for Mama
She'll put out for you
Are the ones the world adores
So boost me up my ladder, kid
And I'll boost you up yours
Let's all stroke together
Like the Outland crew
When you're strokin' Mama
Mama's strokin' you!
So what's the one conclusion
I can bring this number to?
When you're good to Mama
Mama's good to you!
Satine name was heard bouncing off the outlands walls. Hyena's clapping wildly, some even passed out on the ground due to the performance they had just witnessed. Satine but her paw over her heart, pretending to be flattered.
" Aww thanks you! But I know you all are very loyal to you leader. So I understand if you cant help me if he says no." Satine turned her head to Janja during him to say something. Janja let sweat drop as all eyes were on him.
" Please Janja! We are really, REALLY hungry!" Both Cheezi and Chungu pleaded with big eyes.
Janja let out a sigh of defeat as he said loudly. " What do you want us to do."
Kion went to look for Mshzuri, as he thoughts raced with the new information about
his life. I can't believe it! I am the leader of the Lion Guard, but also my best friend is real my Great Uncle! Should I call him Scar or Taka? Scar sounds cooler, but I have been calling him Taka my whole life. Sure what he did in the past was unthinkable, but Hakuna Matata as Bunga always says!
Kion found Mshzuri talking to Bunga, no doubt explaining to him the Lion Guard.
" Hey guys am ba-"
" Kion is it true that loud roar earlier was yours, and that you're forming a team to protect Pride Lands. And and-" Bunga continued to ask questions with a never ending stupid grin.
" Yes Bunga it all true." Kion said quickly. Bunga made a high pitch squeal, before kneeling down at Kion's paws, much to both lion's surprise.
" Pllllleeeeeeeeaseeeeeeeee let me part of it!" Bunga pleaded. " I may not be the biggest or smartest badger around but I promise you won't find anyone braver than me!" Bunga gave Kion the classic case of cute eyes, how could you say no at the point.
Kion smiled, " Of course you can be part of the Lion Guard Bunga, your one of my best friends, plus am sorry for yelling at you this morning."
" Aww it okay bud." Bunga said with a smile. " So where do we start? Who's our very first animal in peril that we're going to save!"
" I don' t know Bunga but whatever it is as of us are going to be ready for it!" Kion exclaimed as he climbed up onto a nearby rock.
" Wait Kion! You want me on the team to?!" Mshzuri asked, obviously shocked at the news.
" Of course I do Mshzuri, and whatever threat comes to the Pride Land, the Lion Guard will be prepared for!"
Suddenly a shrink come from the nearby woods, causing Bunga to smile.
" I think it came from this way!
" Bunga slow done a little!" Mshzuri panted as he struggled to keep up with the honey badger.
" We're the Lion Guard Mshzuri! We can't casually walk to the animals that need saving!"
" I get that! But do we really need to sprint to each one?!" Mshzuri continued to breath in mass amounts of air.
" He's right. When my guard had to save someone, we always made it with nothing more than a heavy jog."
Kion ears perked up as he heard his great uncle's voice. For some reason it felt different to Kion.
" Ohh Scar.. I mean Taka! I.I.I mea..nt-" Kion would have stumbled about Taka's name, but thankfully he stopped him.
" Now that the truth is out Kion you must address me as proper, a young lion must learn his manners after all. But what you choose to call me after the fact, is entirely up to you."
Kion sighed with relief, and smiled up at his uncle. " Uncle Taka. I like how it sounds! Plus that's what I been calling you.
" Good, to be honest I perfore Taka anyhow." Taka said with.
" That's reminds me! I-" Kion started, before an earth shattering screech rand through the jungle
" I have a job to do." Kion said sheepishly. He didn't notice he had stopped to talk to Taka.
" Then you best get going. Don't worry I know just the lesson for tonight!" Taka asserd with a warm smile and a short nuzzle. Kion smiled back and ran off.
Kion may have lost his friends, but judging by the loud but calm shouting of KIara's was more than enough to give away their location. Kion arrived at the scene, to find an argument between Bunga and Kiara.
" Come on Kiara! How bad can he be! You never know till you see us in action."
" I not just I don't believe it Bunga, it just-" Kiara took a moment to think about her answer. " I just think-"
" You just think what?" Kion asked as he came out of his hiding place. Bunga was the only one who seemed remotely happy to see him. Mshzuri and Tiffu looked uncomfortable while Kiara looked away.
" Hi Kion-" Tiffu started nervously. " Well I just got my claw stuck in a tree trunk and that when Bunga and Mshzuri come by and helped me out."
" And then I told her about the Lion Guard!" Bunga said with presto, as he lend himself on Kion's shoulder. "And get this, Kiara says she doesn't believe you can lead it!" Bunga announced as he started to chuckle himself. "Isn't that the funniest thing ever!"
But neutral no one else was laughing. Mshzuri tried to make himself smile as he hunched his shoulders out and dropped his head, while Tiffu wore an awkward smile, and Kiara was hard to read.
Bunga read the room and his laughter slowly died down. " Hay what's wrong?"
" Umm Kion me and Bunga are going to look for other possible member." Mshzuri said with caution as he saw the look on Kion's face deteriorate from shock to angry. Mshzuri forced Bunga onto his back. " Tiifu, you want to tag along?"
" I-"
" Go Tiffu I'll be fine." Kiara said with a reassuring smile.
" Alright, I'll wait for you back at Pride Rock then." With that the other three left the siblings alone.
" Look Kion I don't me-"
" Don't you start being the older one Kiara!" Kion roared, his claws out. But Kiara was unfazed by this.
" Kion, I'm just saying that you way too young and irresponsible to be leading the ' Protector of the Pride Lands'." Kiara said as she closed climbed onto the log bridge Kion stood upon. " Just think, I been taught basically from day one how to lead, but you were just given this today!"
" So what!? I was choosin by the kings themselves!" Kion argued as he started to growl.
" I so was I Kion!"
" Then what makes you special!?"
Kiara sighed, straightened herself, and braced herself. " I don't hurt other!" Kiara said boldly. " This morning I saw how heartbroken you made dad feel, and word got around that you almost got Mshzuri killed, because you were so angry. How can someone who can't control their emotions protect the Pride Lands!" Kiara said this straight into Kion's face.
Kion left eye twitched a little, as he his blood start to boil. Like lighting he brought his paw up and slapped Kiara off the log, his claw bealey missing her face. Kiara hit the floor with a thud. Kiara opened her eyes to find Kions eyes ,point blank, staring back at her, as he pinned her down. Combined with how ragged and deep his breathing, and with that look in his eye, Kiara started to panic a little.
" Kion! Stop please, your starting to scare me!
Kion snarled, before stepping off her, while also pushing her down. Kion made his way to the clearing of the forest, and when he got to the mouth he felt Kiara's stare on his back as she got up. With a deep breath, he left his sister to go make his guard.
Unlike this morning when he lost his temper with Simba, Kion felt a bit guilty about his recent outburst. As the wind pushed the long grass back and forth, Kion sighed and looked to his left
" Uncle Taka." Kion said softly. " I really mess up."
" I'll say." Taka started his tone less than pleased. " Instead of defending yourself you merely proved her point. I have no doubt that your father will hear about this."
" Ya I'll be-"
" There you are!" He heard Ono squawk as he dived down to meet Kion. " Kion! Bunga's been looking for you, he said you had some kind of surprise for all of us."
" Ya, my dad said that the best things in life are always a surprise." Kion looked behind Ono and found Beshte, Bunga, and Fuli coming up to meet them.
" Kion!" Bunga shouted as he ran over Ono jumped onto his friends back. " You finally here! Sooooo what you think of the Lion Guard that I put together huh?! Pretty great."
Kion looked over his confused, in Fuli case slightly annoyed, faces, and smiled. "Ya, there all great thanks Bunga. But where's Mshzuri?"
" He was with us, but he went to Pride Rock." Fuli said dryly. " Something about checking on Tiifu."
Kion was about to say something about what happened back in with Kiara but decided against it.
" Well thanks for meeting with me anyway. I wanted to talk to you because... Well, I need your help." Kion said slyly as he studied eveones eyes.
"What's the kerbubble, Kion?"
With a deep breath Kion put on a straight face."I want you to join my Lion Guard. The five of us are the Pride Lands' fiercest, bravest, strongest, fastest and keenest of sight. And that's why I want you all to join it. Together, we'll protect the Pride Lands and defend the Circle of Life."
Kion looked around for the reaction. Beshte was delightfully happy, and Ono seemed a little iffy about it. But Fuli wasn't fully convinced yet.
" A Lion Guard? You lions love lording over the Pride Lands. I suppose Simba put you in charge of this little team, Kion?" Fuli said with a hint of her common sass. Kion clenched his jaw a little. Dad had nothing to do with this! Kion thought.
"You bet your spots he did!" Bunga argued back as he jumped off Kion's back to defend him. " Sure I wasn't there but it had to be Simba! Right Kion!?"
Kion egonerd Bungas question. "Fuli, the Lion Guard needs you. You're the Pride Lands' fastest."
"You got that right. And what? You're supposed to be the fiercest?!" Fuli said with a smirk
"Well, he is a lion…"
"And lions are fierce. It's kinda common knowledge, really… But in reality anything can be fierce."
Ohhh I got it!" Bunga shouted breaking about the teansion. "Show 'em the Roar, Kion. Show 'em the Roar!"
Fuli rolled her eyes. "What's Bunga talking about? The Roar? You think you're somethin' special just 'cause you can roar?
" Mashzuri said something about you being able to roar really loud! Wait 'till you hear it. C'mon, Kion. Show 'em the Roar!
'So what is the deal with your roar?' Beshte asked with an innocent ear flutter.
"Oh, you totally have to show us, Kion."
"Seeing is believing! Though with a roar, it's more about hearing…"
Kion hesitated for a moment. He looked back to Taka, who was watching with a pleasant smile, for an answer. But was only meat with a " what do you want me to do?" and a sly smile.
Kion turned his focus back to his friends, who were waiting patiently for him, and groaned. "Okay, fine! I'll show you the Roar. Just, stay behind me. I don't want anybody to get hurt." Kion order as he went to the top of the hill and got into position. His friends got in safe distance, but had a few stumbles getting into place/
"'Scuse me."Beshte asked as he squeezed his way past Fuli and Bunga.
"Watch it!" Fuli shouted as he stepped on her tail.
Ono smirked as he simply flew onto Beshte back. "Pfft. Groundlings…"
" Okay Kion, just focus." Kion assured himself in whispers. " Uncle Taka, how does the roar work?"
Taka put his paw to his chin and through about it. " I… I honestly can't tell you Kion. I just remember the roar coming out of me naturally."
Kion sighed. " It's fine. I'm sure I'll figure it out."
"Ready?" Kion asked his friends behind him.
" Ya!"
"Okay. This is the Roar…" Kion closed his eyes as he focused all his energy on his roar. He took a few deep breaths, and fixed himself so he was in a hunting position. He opened his eyes, as they seemed to sparkle in the light, and arched his back and let out…. A smile, high pitched, barely threatening squeak. "What in the Pride Lands!"
Fuli sneaked at Kion's 'roar'. " You call that a roar! I head mouse fiercer than that!"
" Come on Fuli it's real I tell you!" Bunga said as he shouted up to Kion. " Come on Kion I know you have it in ya! Try again!"
Kion did try again, and try he did. Kion repeated the same actions for who knows how long. But each attempt ended in an even higher and higher squeak.
" Will this is certainly… something." Ono said confused as he scratched his head with his wing.
" So that the big 'roar' than!" Fuli snarky asked.
" That wasn't a roar! That…. that…. That wasn't a roar!" Bunga
"I've found him, Your Highness! Kion is over here!" Zazu called. Zazu flow down to great the young prince, but judging by his face he didn't bring good news.
" Oh my young Prince I don't know what you did, but your father's ver-"
" Kiongozi!" Simba roared in the distance some birds flew away. Both Taka and Kion studied Simba's face and it was not happy. Behind him was Nala, Tiifu, a worried Mshzuri, and a wary Kiara.
" Great, King has come to great the commoners!" Kion and Taka said in unison with a low growl.
Kion felt his claws come out dig into the dirt, his blood already boiling, but he took a deep breath and bit the side of his jaw, as he trudged his way up the hill to his father. Nala saw her son's troubled face, and it pained her so.
" Simba I'm sure it was just an accident." Nala tried to reasonsion with her mate. " I'm not saying what he did is ok-"
" He is my son, as much as he is yours. I will deal with it as I see fit." Simba ordered strictly without looking her in the eye.
Nala was left speechless, so she simply shook her head in disappointment and went back to her daughter. Kiara neutral told Simba what happened between her and Kion. After seeing Simba's new and albeit Takay attitude made the princess regret telling anyone.
" Mom I.. I'm sorry for tatiling on Kion." Kiara said solemnly.
" Don't be Kiara." Nala bent down a nuzzled her daughter. Both lion's looked up from there embraces once Kion angrly in front of Simba. " It not you who I'm disappointed in." Nala sighed as she removed herself from Kiara.
" Kion! What were you thinking pushing you sister down a tree! Do you know what could have happened if she was seriously hurt!?"
" Ya! You would spend even more time with her. So as was just trying to do you a favor!" Kion fought back. His eyes narrowed. Like most time's Simba attention was brought to Kion's left eye, but this time it added to his anger.
" You put the future of the Pride Lands in danger just because she questioned you leadership of your Lion Guard."
" Why wouldn't I. It's not her job to make the Guard, it's mine! I know my friends are the best choice for the guard."
" Your friends!?" Simba looked up from Kion to see the group of young animals waiting uncomfortably, all but Bunga who waved at the king. Simba growled a little as he looked back at Kion, who continued to glare at him.
" I can see way she questioned it." Simba said, as he composed himself. " The Lion Guard, is with only one lion goes against tradition, something you mother seemed to forget to mention." Simba slightly, although most of his face was obscured by his mane Nala felt his disappointed look. " Not only that you have no control over you feelings. You let your rage cloud you discussions. And-"
Kion listened on and on and on and on and on. Every word his 'father' said echoed through his head. Every argument, every excuse, every single time he would look at his left, green, scared eye. For years he always felt unloved by his dad but today at this very moment he know it all too well. He didn't love him, as long as Taka lingered in his heart, Simba would wanted nothing to do with him.
" I am done with your damn bullshit! " Kion shouted so loud that every animal in the Backlands could hear him. He bared his teeth at Simba. " Don't lecture me like you care, you're only doing it because you're Sacred!"
Kion seemed to strike a cord as Simba faced changed slightly. " Sacred! Okay then Kion than what am I so afraid of!?" Simba challenged.
" Me! Your Scared that I'm going to end up like Scar! I bet you would have let me die if you know who was going to save me! " Kion roared, and judging by Simba's face he was right. Simba was speechless.
" Kion I. I-" Simba word where just lost on him. But Kion simple left with a heavy heart.
" Hay Kion wait!" Bunga shouted as he tried to run for a friend. But was stopped by Beshte.
" I think Kion needs a bit of time to himself little-B"
Kion ran towards the only place he found any kind of comfort, Nyota Cliff. It was nearly sunset but Kion was too flustered to look at the claiming beauty. Kion glead at the lone tree that sat on the highest point before the cliff, and with pawfully swaps, he slased away at the bark. With each slash he let out a frustrated roar. He swapped, slased, punched, and all out right belittled the bark. He kept at it until he felt his muscles starting to give way. Kion decided to give his paws a break, and took to headbutting the trunk… hard.
" You're try and try-" Kion said between tackles.
" But does he care no! Why would he!" Kion granted another bash.
" All he care about is Kiara!" Anther bash
" You matter to no one!" Bash
" I'm just a Piece of-" Bash.
" Dirt!" With his hardest headbutt Kion smashed his head into the beat up wood, thankfully it wasn't hard enough to kill him. He slid down to the ground, curled up into a ball, and bawled his missed matched colored eyes out.
Kion felt a paw wrap around him and someone nuzzle him.
" U..U...un" Kion tried to choke out but his crying prevented him from doing so.
" Shhh, Kion I don't need you to speak. I know how you feel, and trust me you aren't worthless."
Kion gasped for air between sniffles. " Yo...ur only s...saying that."
" Kion, I may lie here and there but I would never lie about something like this you." Taka could feel a hit of a tear swell in his eye but wiped it away. " Because of you I was given a second chance of life."
Kion poked a teary eye out from his drenched arm as he was meet with a comforting soft smile.
" I was a bitter jealousy lion when I was living. Only feud by my hatred for those above me. So when I finally got what I wanted it was more than I bargained for. So to say I was forever trapped in a cub made by the bringer of my downfall, I wasn't so thrilled." Taka chuckled a little, causing Kion to chuckle too. Taka nuzzled his head into Kion, as if trying to push all his love into him. " But thanks to you Kion… I found the will to care about someone." Taka looked loving into Kion's teary eyes, as he wiped away a tear.
Taka:Come stop your crying
It will be all right
Just take my paw
Hold it tight
I will protect you from all around you
I will be here
Don't you cry
For one so small, you seem so strong.
My arms will hold you
Keep you safe and warm
This bond between us can't be broken
I will be here
Don't you cry
Taka pulled Kion closer into his embrace. He let Kion cry into him. Taka felt his own heart beat softly, just like Kions. Both in time with each other.
Cause you'll be in my heart
Yes, you'll be in my heart
From this day on
Now and forever more
You'll be in my heart
No matter what they say
You'll be here in my heart always
Kion diloged himself from Taka's chest but not from his hug. He's eyes still damp, but although a bit more composed. His eye won't dry but they had stopped crying. As Kion's sniffles slowed, Taka's soft eyes looked into Kion's. Taka never knew how much of him really was in Kion until this very moment.
Don't listen to him
'Cause what does he know
We need each other to have, to hold
He'll see in time
I know
When destiny calls you
You most be strong
I may not be with you
But you've got to hold on
They'll see in time
I know
We'll show them together
'Cause you'll be in my heart
Kion pulled himself closer to Taka, he never notched how warm his uncle was. Kion felt Taka's paw gently rub his back letting out a tiny little pur as he did.
Yes, you'll be in my heart
From this day on
Now and forever more
You'll be in my heart
No matter what they say
You'll be here in my heart
always, aways
Always
For what seemed like forever the lion cub, enjoyed the enjoyed the warmth from the ghost. No memory off dysfunctional families, or awaiting duties filled their minds. All that matters was the here and now.
" Thank You" Kion whispered.
" Whatever for? If anything I should be thanking you."
" For being there. I know you could just not answer any time I call. But you do, and that means a lot to me." Kion said with a heartfelt smile. Unsuspecting Kion rammed his head into Takas soft stomach. " I love you. Dad"
For the first time in his life he was at a loss for words. " Kion.. I"
" As far as I'm concerned, you are more of a dad then Simba ever was to me. Beside you said I can call you whatever." Kion jokingly said.
Taka finally let a tear drop into Kion tuff of mane. " I love you too. Kion"
"Kion! Kion!" Bunga called in the distance, effectively ending the moment. "Janja! The hyenas! They're attacking the gazelles!"
"What? Oh, no! I.I" Kion looked at Taka who only nodded his head. " It is Time."
Kion eyes turned determined. " Right, lead the way Bunga!"
Bunga ran off to lead Kion to the heard. "Kion one more thing." Taka stoped him, Kion looked back at his new father. Taka softly smiled and simply said. " I love you Son."
Kion smiled as one more tear left his eye. " I love you too dad." With that Kion chased after Bunga.
Fuli, Ono, and Beshte watched helplessly as Mbaya clan chased around the horde.
"Squip's telling the hyenas which one to target next. Smart, in a devious sort of way."
"I don't get it. They've already scored a couple gazelles. That should be plenty for all of them?" Beshte asked as he tried to wrap his head around the situation.
"Yeah. Why are they still attacking?"
"Mbaya and his clan will keep going until the whole herd is dead." Kion sternly said as he and Bunga joined the group.
"Hapana!"
"No…"
"Don't they understand the Circle of Life!" Fuli said, frustrated
" They don't care about the Circle of Life. They're not hunting for food. They want to throw the Pride Lands into chaos. And it's up to the Lion Guard to stop them!" Kion said as he looked over to study the hyanes.
"The Lion Guard?"
"You mean us?"
"What about what Simba said?" Beshte asked
"Simba isn't the leader is he!?" Kion snearled. His friends shocked as Kion called the King by his name. So what if we're not all lions? I know we're the Pride Lands' fiercest, bravest, fastest, strongest, and keenest of sight!
Beshte fluted his ears with joy."That's true."
"Of course, we are." Fuli smirked
"I guess?"
"Yeah! Let's go get those stinkin' hyenas!" Bunga cheered before Kion stopped him with his paw.
"Hold it, Bunga. This isn't a game. We need a plan to take on the hyenas. And I think I have one. That is, if the rest of you are ready to join the Lion Guard."
"I'm in."
"Ditto."
" Lay it on us, Kion."
"Bunga...You are the bravest!" Kion put his paw on Bunga left shoulder, as a symbol of a roaring lion gleamed it why there. He repeated the same action for each of his friends.
"Fuli. You are the fastest. are the keenest of sight. are the strongest" Each member gawked at the new symbol. Everyone of them looked up at Kion who had a new sense of purpose to him.
"Good and no matter what this is our destiny. We are the Lion Guard."
"What's taking Tiifu so long? Dad needs to stop this!" Kiara wondered. After Kion and Simba argument, Kiara and Tiffu continued to track the gazelles. Mshzuri went back to Pride Rock with her parents. So here see was stuck behind a rock in the middle of a stamped caused by haynes. Then off in the distance
"Till the Pride Lands' end, Lion Guard defend!" Kiara heard Kion shout on top of the nearby hill. With a new found presto the lion guard ran down to fight the Haynes.
A few haynes from the outer pack sew this and went to attack the guard, but Bunga jumped forward and knocked them out.
"Zuka Zama!"
" Janja!" Cheezi said frantically as he ran next to his leader in the center pack that lagged behind the gazlies . " The Lion Guard is here."
Janja grinded. " About time! Run up ahead, and tell the boys it's time!"
" Ooookay! " Cheezi nodded and ran ahead of the heard.
" Will this is certainly a surprise." Satine said with a sly smile. " It seems that the Prince's Lion Guard only has one lion."
" Don't matter what who's on the guard. As long as no one dies!" Janja warned as Satine playfull rolled her eyes.
" Ono! Fly up and look around!" Kion command. " Everyone else try to calm down the heard."
Ono flew as high as he could and surveyed the air.
"Alright let's see…" Ono squinted as he looked around, and that when he spotted Chungu who seemed to be running towards the high cliffs. " Where are you going. The only thing up there are the wilderbeast… Hapana!" Ono shriek as he flew back down to warn Kion, when something else come to his attention. Ono qukile looked and found Kiara was trapped!" Double Hapana!"
Down below the guard had no luck in calming the herd down. " Kion!" Fuli shouted frustratedly
" Nothing I say is working!"
" Ya, and these haynes aren't given up!" Bunga said as he knocked another one away. " Not that I mind."
"Kion we got a problem!" Ono warned. " Chungu is heading towards the wilderbeast! If he's cause another stamped it's going to come this way!-"
" And traple us!" Kion finished.
" Not only that Kiara is trapped in this stamped!"
Kion closed his eyes to think about the situation. Nowaza Kion!. All the sudden a wicked mischievous smirk appeared on Kion's face.
" Alright! Ono go find my mom and Simba!"
" Affirmative! But what about Chu-"
" Don't worry let them come!"
Ono looked dumbfounded but flew off nonetheless.
" Fuli! Bunga! Kiara's somewhere trapped in her! Save her and after that find a way to turn this whole herd around and steambing back this direction."
" Kion are you crazy!" Fuli shouted! " How in the Pride Lands am I going to save Kiara! Not to mention the-"
" Bunga can handle the rest just get him up there, and trust me!"
" Aggg fine! Hop on Bunga!"
" Alright!"
" Huwezi!"
" Beshte-" Kion looked back at the hippo." On my count I want you to stop where you are!"
" Alright Kion just tell me when."
Kion focused on the distance between the hyenas and the hippo, and when everything seemed just right…
" Now!" Kion command. Beshte stopped where he was effectively making him a hard wall. Some of the curging haynes where unable to stop in time and crashed into the large hippo.
" Good now help me hold the hyenas off!" Kion ordered as he fought off some of the hyenas.
" Alright Kion, Twende Kiboko!" Beshte chanted before running off, knocking down haynes with his strength.
" Fancy meeting you here-" Kion ears perked up as Satine circled him "I would think young princes would be to busy play with the creatures of the underworld."
" I don't know about playing, I think kicking you tail is more like it!"
Satine smirked as she let out a pretty little chuckle. " Ohh I see, since you want to play with fire don't blame me if you get burnt!" Satine was about to lunge forward but Janja jumped in front of her.
" The cub's mine! Go stop that cheetah, I hear her and that badger are saving a princess in distress."
" Alright. But do be careful, I wouldn't our dear leader to get hurt." Satine wipered into Janja ear before running off.
Janja and Kion circled each other, their eyes locked.
" You know Kion, I don't believe in the whole roar thing. But, I know what your lion guard means for the outlands, and I don't like it!" Janja admitted.
Kion scoffed at what he said, as his grin grew a tad bit more sinister. "Ohh JanjaI can take over this whole kingdom with my roar! Buuut-" Kion lunged forward catching Janja off guard with his sharp claws, pushing him to the ground. " I found a destiny I can get behind!"
Janja rubbed his check and felt the hot, red liquid on his paw. With an angry snerly Janja went to bit Kion around his neck. Kion let out a groan as he felt the each tooth dig into him as the teenage hyena throw him to the ground. Lucky Kion was close enough to leave a bait mark of his own, and chomped on Janja left leg. The moment Janja felt Kion's fangs he let go of his hold.
" Basha!" Janja howled as he flew to the got up smugly as he wiped off the blood from his muzzle.
" That all you got?" Kion mocked with devilish smirk.
Janja opened his eyes and to find the wildebeest herd stampeding down this way. With a smile and laugh Mbaya got up. " Of Course not! Get ready for your guard to come ROLLING DOWN! Hahaha-" Janja continued laughing for his plan has worked! But his early celebration was cut short as Kion joined in on his laughter.
" Haha! I'll admit I didn't think you could think of something like this." Janja was a little freaked out, as Kion continued cuckling. " Maybe you are too blind to see that I played you!"
" Wh-"
"Janja!" Satine shouted as her and whatever remained of the clan came running back, as an angry, and much faster stamped of gazelles and wildebeest come rushing towards him. Soon enough the stampede caught up with the hyenas, and soon the clan was lost in a sea of wildebeest and gazelles.
" So this was your plan." Fuli said as her and Bunga looked at the stamped form as safe distance. Both where a little disturbed. "-To be honest I… I don't think this is what I had in mind."
" Ya! I kind of feel bad for them." Beshie said with a bit melancholy.
" Kion!" Ono called as he landed on Beshte back." I found his majesty and there coming over this way. And Kiara's-" Ono saw the stamped in front of them, as he connected the harsh dots which left him speechless.
" Is Kiara safe Ono?"
" Y..Ya she safe." Ono said as the stamped started to clear up. While everyone was happy for their victory, whines and whimpers of the hyenas did bog it down. But to the guards surprise Kion seemed unfazed.
As the heard subsided, it came as a surprise as ever member seemed to survived. Multiply groans where heard.
" Come on,we still have a job to do." Kion said with a reassuring smile, lifting his friends heart just a bit.
" That… he used my own plan agust me!" Satine growled as he managed to stand. He growled as Kion and the Lion Guard stood over him on the hill.
" Hay, don't think this is over Kion! We'll all be back."
" Trust me Janja ! You won't want to come back, ever! Now how about I show you the way out." Kion closed his eyes a surge of energy was sent through his body. The air around him seemed lighter, as he let out a thundering roar! The clouds formed into lion's as the hyenas tried to fight back against the rushing winds. But it was all in vain as one by one Mbaya's clan was sent into the air and back into the outlands. A bright green light appeared on Kion's right shoulder as a green mark of the guard now shined on his shoulder.
Kion felt how proud Taka was of him, as the older lion watched him form Nyota Cliff. Taka smiled as he let out a quiet " It Is Time."
Like it past version this has to be my favorite and less favorite chapter to rewrite. As I had to cut out chunks and chunks of the original chapter to replace it, but I think this version turned out better. Any song rights. 1st song is " Anybody Have A Map?" from the Broadway musical "Dear Evan Hansen", song 2 is " The Beauty Underneath" from the terrible sequel to "Phantom Of The Opera, "Love Never Dies". Song 3 is " When Your Good To Mama." from the classic musical " Chicago", while the last song is " You'll be In My Heart" from "Tarzan" pacifically the Broadway version. Anyway please leave a review, as it can help me so so much. I'll see y'all next time.
