Lions of the Outlands Redone Chapter 2: Edited, a Lion King + Lion Guard Crossover fanfic

What if Kion knew Vitani before he became the leader of the Lion guard. How would the lion guard series turn out in the end? Well, let's find out. Disclaimer: I do not own the Lion Guard or The Lion King series. Disney rightfully owns any characters from the Lion King/guard.

/last time in chapter one/

Kion's POV:

"Did I kill Jasiri?" I asked, unsure of the roar.

Noone's POV:

"No Kion... The hyena most likely survived." Said Zira. "Besides, you can never trust a hyena." "That's what Vitani told me," Said Kion before he turned his head towards Vitani. "I remember, you telling me, and i quote: "Be careful around this Jasiri hyena Kion, remember that most hyenas' are master manipulators, not to mention they are very cunning." Thank you, Vitani." "No problem Kion, that's what friends are for." Said Vitani. "As I've said in the past, you are a natural leader, not to mention that you would make a wonderful king."

"Why yes, it doesn't matter where we live. We're all lions. And that's what's important," Said Zira

(insert Song)

Zira:

" There is no greater power, than to rule over the land

We both have it inside us
It's here where we stand

My friend, you know it's true

Look close, and you will find

Ruling every animal is destiny for our kind

So if we're joined together

We will never fall

Lions must rule forever

Lions over all

No animal is more grand

Lions over all

It's why we rule the land

We crush any resistance

So enemies
Keep their distance

Lions, lions over all"

Kovu:

"If we do what you suggest

We'd be evil and cruel

Using force and threat

That is no way to rule."

Zira:

"But if we're joined together

We will never fall

Yes, Lions must rule forever

Lions over all

No animal is more grand."

Kovu:

"Stay noble and grand."

Zira:

"Lions over all

It's why we rule the land."

Kovu:

"We must protect the land."

Zira:

We crush any resistance

Kovu:

Friendship and kindness

Zira:

So keep their distance

Kovu:

Will always find us

Zira:

Lions, lions over all

{Pride Land, The Lion Guard Lair}

"And here they come! Heading toward the finish. Fuli wins again!" Shouted Bunga before Ono crashed into him. "Good race Ono! You almost had her that time! Great one more run, Ono! I think you are wearing her down." "Maybe some other time." Said Ono. "Beshte! you wanna give it a go?" Asked Bunga. "I don't think so." Said Beshte. "Hey, Rafiki! You wanna race Fuli?" Shouted Bunga! "Me? Race Fuli? The fastest in the Pridelands! Who would be so foolish to do that, huh?" Asked Rafiki.

"Hey! where is Kion?" "Oh, Kion! That's right. Kion told me to tell everyone he's going to the Outlands with Jasiri. But he'll be right back." Said Bunga. "Why was Jasiri here?" Asked Beshte. "And why did she take Kion to the Outlands?" Asked Fuli. "She wanted him to talk to some lions who live there." Responded Bunga. "Lions in the Outlands?" Said a confused Ono. "Yeah, I know. Weird, right?" Asked Bunga before his eyes widened. "Hold on... I just remembered something. Kion didn't seem surprised that there was Lions in the Outlands."

"No. No, no! They are not just any lions. They are the Outsiders!" Freaked Rafiki. "The who?" Asked Bunga. "The Outsiders are a group of Lions, led by a lioness named Zira. Simba banished them from the Pride Lands before any of you were born." Said Rafiki. "Why would Simba banish other lions?" "Because Zira and her family, they were loyal only to Scar." Said Rafiki "Scar?" Asked Bunga, Ono, Fuli, and Beshte.

"After Scar was gone, Simba became king. But Zira told Simba he could not rule the Pride Lands. Because Scar had chosen her son Kovu to be king." Said Rafiki. "But Scar was never the real king!" Said Bunga. "Correct, honey badger! "And that is what Simba told Zira. But Zira would not listen to reason. Instead, she attacked Simba! Of course, Simba won quickly. But after that, he had no choice! He had to Banish Zira and her family from the Pride Lands. Forever!" "So the lions in the Outlands might be in Zira and her family? And Kion might have actually known that there were lions in the outlands." Said Bunga.

"Most definitely. And If he stays with them for too long. There could be trouble. Much trouble!" Said Rafiki. "We gotta help Kion!" Shouted Bunga. "Right. Let's go!" Said Fuli. "Till the Pride Lands end..." "Lion Guard defend!" Joined in Bunga, Ono, and Beshte.

Kion's POV:

"OK, Zira, you win!" I said "what? Kion you can't be serious! This isn't right!" Said Kovu. "And why is that?" Asked Nuka. "Because... I now know the truth! You aren't my mother, Zira! I always knew Scar wasn't my father! But now it all makes sense! During our little disagreement, I had flashes before my eyes! You Killed my Parents! I was always a Pride Lander! Just Like Vitani!" Said Kovu "Both me and Vitani's Parents were from Mufasa's Pride!"

"I remember my birth Parents aswell Kovu, but they weren't good parents to me. 'Kesi! King Scar is a dictator! He's the one who caused the drought! He's the reason why Hyenas are allowed to roam free in the Pride Lands! He even let that rogue Pride of Lionesses from the Outlands into the Pride Lands!' They where blind, Scar simply perfected the Hunt." Said Vitani. "Born in difficult times... I think Vitani fits you better. Now, Kovu, I remember the day i received the Roar! It was also the day i received this," I said pointing to a Scar over my eye(It's the same scar Kion got in episode: Battle for the Pride Lands.) "If I remember correctly the day went a little something like this."

/Flashback/

"Everything the light touches is part of our kingdom. The Pride Lands. Ruling it is a big responsibility, Kiara. And someday, when you're queen..." Started my Dad. "Heads up! Incoming!" I shouted. two seconds later, dad was hit by the Baobab fruit Bunga threw over my head as hard as he could like, i told him to. "Kion!" Shouted my annoying sister. "Oh! *Chuckles nervously* Sorry, Dad. Me and Bunga were playing Baobab Ball..." I started. "And Kion couldn't even handle the pass." Said Bunga

"What? A giraffe couldn't handle it. You kicked it over my head!" I said to Bunga while giving him(Bunga) an angry warning glare. "Kion!" Said, my dad. "And you couldn't handle it!" Said Bunga. "Bunga..." Started my dad. "Yeah? Try and handle this!" I said while getting into a tug-a-war with Bunga. "Boys!" Shouted my dad as I let go of the baobab fruit, causing Bunga to fly backwards. "Whoa!" Shouted Bunga as he flew back.

"Kion, I need to talk to your sister. She'll be tracking gazelles with her friends today." Said, my dad. "*Chuckles* Because I'm training to be..." Started Kiara only for me to interrupt her. "Queen of the Pride Lands. Yeah, yeah. I know all about it, Kiara." I Said in an annoyed tone. "*Scoffs* At least I have my life figured out. What are you going to grow up to be, little brother?" Asked Kiara. 'Like Great Uncle Scar! The greatest king of the Pride Lands. Overthrowing you!' I thought before responding with a lie. "Happy?" I Said hoping she would buy it, though instead, she saw through my lie.

"All right, you two, that's enough. why don't you and Bunga go and play somewhere else?" Said, my dad, while separating me from Kiara. "Yeah! I know the perfect place! Hey! Kion!" Said Bunga before tauntingly singing. "You'll never get the baobab fruit, no" "Ha! You got nowhere to go, Bunga!" I Said. "Says who? Zuka Zama!" Shouted Bunga as he fell into the brush below. "*Laugh* Catch me if you can, Kion!" I heard him shout from inside the brush before running off with the baobab fruit.

"Game on, Bunga! Later Dad. Have fun tracking those gazelle, Kiara. I gotta get Bunga!" I shout as i head after Bunga. "*Sighs* I Can't believe we are related." Said Kiara. "Kion will grow up someday. I hope." Said, my Dad.

A beautiful day(Ni Sifu Nzuri)

It's a good day to have some fun and play

(chorus)
Whoa-oh yeah oh

Sun's so hot, it melts my worries all away

(chorus)
Whoa-oh yeah oh

I'm gonna take it easy,
got no need to work all-day

(chorus)
Whoa-oh yeah oh

"Oh, yeah," I said.

I'm gonna keep smiling
keep on riding all the way

(chorus)
Whoa-oh yeah oh

Come on, I'll tell you ya

(pre-chorus)
Ni siki dema wa Kimina Kumade
Ni siki dema wa Kimina Kumade

"Everyone! Scatter!" Shouted Ono.

(chorus)
Whoa-oh yeah oh

Come play with me
and we'll run free

(chorus)
Whoa-oh yeah oh

Through the Pride Lands
up to the tallest tree

(chorus)
Whoa-oh yeah oh

*Rafiki laughing*

Gotta live for fun
It's the only way

It's a beautiful
It's a beautiful day

"Bunga. Kion" Said Beshte.

(Ni Siku Nzuri)

It's a beautiful
It's a beautiful day

(Ni Siku Nzuri)

*Makuu growling*
"Yow!" I said.

"Whoa! *groans as he crashes into Ushari*."

(chorus)
Whoa-oh yeah oh

Come and Play with me
and we'll run free

(chorus)
Whoa-oh yeah oh

Through the Pride Lands
up to the tallest tree

(chorus)
Whoa-oh yeah oh

Gotta live for fun
It's the only way

(chorus)
Whoa-oh yeah oh

It's a beautiful
It's a beautiful

(Ni Siku Nzuri)

It's a beautiful
It's a beautiful day

(Ni Siku Nzuri)

It's beautiful
It's a beautiful

(Ni Siku Nzuri)

End of song

"Gotcha now, Bunga!" I Said. "Not yet! Cheka, Cheka, Cheka!" Said Bunga as he started tickling me. "Stop it! Bunga!" I Said as Bunga ran after the Baobab fruit. "Got it! Whoa..." Said Bunga as i tackled him. "Aww. It rolled into the Outlands. Game over!" I Said plotting to sneak into the outlands to get later. "Says who, I'm not afraid of the Outlands." Declared Bunga. "Neither am I! It's just... My dad!" I Said. "I'll go get tonight when everyone is asleep." Bunga tilts his head questioningly. 'I'll have to get through Janja using our deal free food, for free passage through his territory and back' I thought before continuing. "He says, I shouldn't..." I continue.

"Oh! Pah-leeze! Simba's a Big Ol' scaredy-cat when it comes to the outlands. And you are too scared of going into the outlands during the day from free of your dad finding out when you are fine doing it at night. You know what my uncles always say!" Said Bunga as he jumps off the ledge into Janja's territory. I sigh. "Hakuna Matata." I said, be returning to watching.

"Whoa! Huh?" Said Bunga as gets caught on a tree. "Bunga? *Scoffs* You look a little stuck." I Said. You Kidding? It's just a tree Branch. Uh..." Said Bunga as he started swinging back and forth. suddenly Bunga launched himself down off the branch shouting "Zuka Zama!" after a few minutes, i saw eyes in the darkness "Bunga! Heads up!" I Shouted. "Relax, Kion. Remember? Hakuna..." Said Bunga before bumping into Cheezi "Matata" "Get outta there Bunga." I mouthed. I watched Bunga in worry as he talked to Cheezi not in a good way before being picked up by Chungu. "Hyenas! Put Bunga down!" I shouted. "Pick on someone your own size!"

"Good one Kion! So you were the one who sent Janja and us the Honey Badger! We'll take him to Janja, and you get your free passage on our land. May as well get your Boabab fruit and get out. normally you do the deal at night, But a deal's, a deal!" Said Cheezi "Let him! You Hyenas don't want any trouble with my dad." I Said. "Oh Like you'd get in trouble if your dad found out about the deal you made with Janja and us! Or how you'd get in trouble if you came into the outlands while your family and the Pride Lands are awake?" Asked Cheezi before he and Chunga started laughing.

"Uh, Kion?" Asked Bunga fearfully of both the hyenas and me. "He's too afraid to come down he during the day." Said Chungu. "Yeah! 'Fraidy cat!" Said Cheezi before Chungu joined in. "'Fraidy Cat! 'Fraidy cat! 'Fraidy Cat!" taunted both Cheezi and Chungu. "Alright, yeah. Fun's over. Janja needs his lunch." Said Cheezi. "Lunch? K-kion? How could you work with these guys? I thought we were friends..." Said Bunga. "No!" I shouted in both anger about my secret being leaked to Bunga and fear of him(Again Bunga) ending our friendship. "Let him... Go! *RRRRRRRROOOOOOOAAAAAAAAARRR!*" I Said before using a strange power that just appeared in me.

"See ya, hyena! Wouldn't want to be ya!" Shouted Bunga climbing up to me. "Hevi Kabisa! What was that!" I Asked before feeling whatever it was leave. "Zuka Zama! Kion, how'd you roar like that?" Asked Bunga. "I dunno, Bunga. Wish i did, though." I Said. "Well however you did it, It was un-bunga-lievable!" Exclaimed Bunga.

*Time Skip*

"Kion is ready. It is time." Said Rafiki. "Time for what? Dad? Rafiki? What's going on?" I asked. "Son, we need to talk..." Said, my Dad. "Oh no. Dad, we already had that talk. Can you feel the love tonight... I know all about that mushy stuff!" I said. 'though if it was with Vitani, it wouldn't be so if we were older we might fall in love.' I thought. "*laughs* I... Well... *clears throat* It's not that, Kion." Said, my Dad. "No, No. Most definitely not that. We have heard your Roar! Yes, yes!" Said Rafiki. "Yeah. It was, uh, kinda different today." I said. "Different? Different, you say? *Chuckles* It was more than different. It is the Roar of the Elders! When you use it, the great lions of the Pride Lands' past roar with you." Said Rafiki. "What? You mean that's what happened to my roar?" I asked. "Yeah, lions in the sky! I saw that!" Said Bunga shocking me.

"The Roar of the Elders is a great gift, Kion. It will make you the fiercest animal in the Pride Lands. But..." Said, my Dad before pausing. "But what?" I asked. Dad just looked to Rafiki. "No, no Simba. It is you who must tell Kion about the Lion Guard." Said Rafiki confusing me. "Lion Guard? What's that?" I asked. my Dad exchanged a look with Rafiki. "This way, Kion." Said my Dad walking away. "Uh, ok..." I said. *A few minutes later* "Oh, come on, Rafiki. You already know what it is, don't cha? Come on, tell me..." Said Bunga from behind. soon we were at a cave entrance with vines covering. "Huh?" I Said confused as Rafiki went to a rock near the vines.

"It's a bunch of vines?" Said Bunga confused. "Rafiki?" Asked my Dad. Rafiki pulled away some vines, and my dad went into the cave. "Whoa!" I said as i followed my dad inside. "Look at that!" Said Bunga from outside before following us in. "How did i not know this was here!" I asked. "Dad, what is this place?" "This is the Lion Guard Lair." Said, my Dad. "It's the secret meeting place for the members of the Lion Guard." "Ugh! Maybe they should think about fixin' the place up." Said Bunga coughing. "Or at least do some dusting..." "Hmmm... Yes..." Said Rafiki. *5 seconds later...* "Ah! That's more like it. Can you show that trick to my Uncle Timon and Uncle Pumbaa?" Asked Bunga.

I walked over to some strange paintings on one of the Lair's walls. "Dad, enough with all the secrecy stuff! You gotta tell me. What is the Lion Guard?" I asked. my dad to the paintings on the same wall i am standing by. "The Lion Guard is the team that protects the Pride Lands and defends the Circle of Life. According to tradition, the Lion Guard is made of the Pride Lands' fiercest, bravest, fastest, strongest, and keenest of sight." Said, my dad. "So, what happened to them?" I asked "It looks like they haven't been here since... Forever!"

"I'm afraid it's a story without a happy ending." Said, my Dad. Rafiki walked up to the paintings and pointed his staff at them... a second later the paintings glowed and came to life. "Whoa!" Said both Bunga and me. "When your grandfather Mufasa was about your age, his younger brother, Scar, was leader of the Lion Guard. Scar also had the gift of the Roar. The Roar made Scar feel powerful. But that power went Scar's head. He began to think that he should be king, instead of his older brother Mufasa. So Scar ordered the Lion Guard to help take him down Mufasa. When the guard refused, Scar was furious. And then, Scar used the Roar to destroy the Lion Guard. What Scar didn't realize was that by using the Roar for Evil, he would lose the power of the Roar completely." Said, my Dad.

" Hevi Kabisa..." I said in shock. "Yeah..." Said Bunga. "The Roar is a very powerful gift. It can be used for great good. But it can also lead to terrible evil." Said Rafiki. "Well I'd never be like Scar. Ever!" I said. 'Yeah, right... I doubt using the Roar for evil will make me lose the roar forever. I bet the reason Scar lost the Roar is because he destroyed the Lion Guard with it.' I thought "I'm glad to hear that, son. Because starting today, you are the leader of the new Lion Guard." Said, my Dad. "I'm the what?" I asked.

"You heard Simba. Ha-ha! The leader of the new Lion Guard! It is you!" Said Rafiki. "Yes, It. Is. You!" "Dad?" I asked for confirmation. "It is true, Kion." Said, my Dad. "Wow... Amazing!" I said. "It is. And now, as leader of the Guard, I need you to assemble the Pride Lands' bravest, fastest, strongest and keenest of sight." Said, my dad. "Ok, Dad. Got it!" I Said. "Don't worry I'm going to make you proud!" I Said. *10 minutes later*

"Wow! Me! Leader of the Lion Guard... Protectors of the Pride Lands! It's kinda scary... I need to go and meet up with Vitani." I soon start running off to find Mzingo. "Hey, Kion... Kion!" Shouted Bunga from behind me. "You go find Beshte! I'll need him when i meet you later, I want you to get Ono, and Fuli as well." I said before continuing forward while Bunga went in a different direction. *5 minutes later.*

"Mzingo, I know you're around here somewhere!" I shout looking around. "Yes, Kion. What is it? I don't have all day." Asked Mzingo. "I need you to do the usual task i have for you when I call you." I said. "Ah, yes. You want me to go to the Outlands and tell your imaginary friend who lives in the Outlands to meet you at the secret meeting place." Said Mzingo. "Just do it already." I said. "Fine, but I expect a reward waiting for me." Said Mzingo. "Of course Mzingo, there is a pantry in the back of Pride rock in a small cave." I replied. mzingo nodded and flew off into the outlands. I started to run towards flat ridge rock. *10 minutes later*

I was running across the savanna towards flat ridge rock when i tripped on something ending up with both me and the thing rolling forward. "Augh," Said the thing, after 10 seconds of rolling I felt two things bite into me but then moved downwards. I managed to swap whatever it was off of me. I felt two scars above my eye and one below my eye. all in all, it was still one scar over my eye, but what's worse is that it stung, and i was having trouble thinking straight.

I felt strange. I looked at my self in the water hole and saw the scar i felt over my eye, As I turned to continue towards the meeting place i saw something on my shoulder it was orange, and it looked just like an eye with the same scar i have over my eye before it disappeared. I then turned my head to see what i tripped over only to see it was an Egyptian Cobra. Not just any Egyptian Cobra, Ushari. "Sorry*grunts in pain*... about*an another grunt of pain*... that...*grunts once more.* Ushari." I said. "My prince... *Gasps* Sorry about that... it appears my venom is in the scar I accidentally gave you." Said Ushari. "As am I" I replied.

I continued walking toward the meeting place. After a half-hour of walking, i finally arrived at the meeting place... 'Flat ridge rock' there sitting in the nearby hidden cave was Vitani. "Finally I was waiting for you forev- *Gasps* Kion! what happened to your eye?" Asked Vitani. "A venomous snake's fangs gave me the Scar. The snake's venom is in the scar" I said as i began swaying left to right and back, before collapsing forward. "Kion!" Said Vitani in worry. "I'm ok... I just... need some rest. I'll be alright." I said.

After a few minutes, I managed to regain myself. "Are you sure you are alright?" Asked Vitani. "Yes, Tani. Guess what?" I said happily. "What?" Asked Vitani. "I'm the new leader of the Lion Guard. My dad asked me to assemble the Bravest, strongest, fastest, and keenest of sight, out of Everyone I know. And you the bravest out everyone i know. That is why i want you to be the bravest on my guard." I Said. "No Kion, don't do that. Have Bunga as the bravest. When the time comes, and you decide to have you rule the Pride Lands, I will be with you until the end even if it means that I will die. Simba should and your sister should be your kill if That is the path you choose." Said Vitani.

"Ok. See ya later Tani!" I Said as I ran off toward Hakuna Matta falls. When I got there what I saw was a strange sight, Timon and Pumbaa trying to free Zuri from a tree branch. I noticed Bunga was off to the side standing next to Kiara. I watched Silently hiding in a nearby bush. Soon before I knew they successfully freed Zuri without any problems. I decided to walk out of my hiding place and announce my presence. "Oh, hey Kiara. How'd the gazelle tracking go?" I asked announcing my presence.

"We never got to the gazelles." Said Kiara. "Zuri got her claws stuck in a tree." "Hey, everyone. Everyone! Listen to this! Simba just put Kion in charge of the new Lion Guard!" Said Bunga. "Lion Guard?" Asked Kiara. "What's a Lion Guard?" "Dad just told me about it. The Lion Guard is the team that protects the Pride Lands and defends the Circle of Life! And I'm it's new leader! And I want Bunga to be on the Lion Guard as the Pride Lands' Bravest!" I Said.

"Me on the Lion Guard! This is going to be un-Bunga-lievable!" Said Bunga in excitement. "You and Bunga? Protecting the Pride Lands? Does dad know about this?" Asked Kiara in a mocking way, making me resent her more than I already did. "Dad told me to assemble the Pride Lands' best." I said in a taunting way. "And I'm the best. Just ask me!" Said Bunga. "Well, if you ask me, it sounds like it might be dangerous." Said Pumbaa. "It's worse than that, Pumbaa. It sounds like work." Said Timon.

"Yeah! It's both!" Shouted Bunga in excitement. "Eek... Work!" Said Timon in a dramatic way. "Gee, Bunga. I donno..." Started Pumba. "Uncle Pumba, Uncle Timon, please?" Begged Bunga. "Work? Danger? Definitely not. Have forgotten our problem-free philosophy? It means no worries..." Started Timon. "I know it's not Hakuna Matata, Uncle Timon. It's, it's Zuka Zama!" Said Bunga.

"Zuka Zama?" Asked a confused Kiara. "Don't ask!" Said Timon. "What's Zuka Zama?" Asked Tiifu. "What's Zuka Zama? What's Zuka Zama? I'll tell you all about Zuka Zama!" Said Bunga. "You had to ask!" Said an annoyed Timon.

Zuka Zama

Zuka Zama
Zom zom zom

Life's exciting, Life is fun

Zuka Zama
Zom Zom Zom

A big adventure for everyone

Zuka Zama
Zom Zom Zom

Life's a party
and it's filled with thrills

Zuka Zama
Zom zom zom

Don't worry about
the scapes and spell

Zuka Zama
Zom zom zom

Pop up, pop up...
Zuka Zuka

Dive in, Dive in
Zama Zama

Go, go go
Zom zom zom

Flyin' though the trees
like a busy, busy bee going

Zuka Zama
Zom zom zom

Now you know my
little motto for life

Zuka Zama
Zom zom zom

Enjoy the chaos
Ignore the strife

Zuka Zama
Zom zom zom

When life throws you
a crazy curve

Zuka Zama
Zom zom zom

Go Zuka Zama
Don't lose your nerve

Zuka Zama
Zom zom zom

Pop up, pop up...
Zuka Zuka

Dive in, Dive in
Zama Zama

Go go go
Zom zom zom

Flyin' through the trees
Like a busy, busy bee going

Zuka Zama
Zom zom zom

Pop up, pop up
Zuka Zuka

Dive in, Dive in
Zama Zama

Go, go, go
Zom zom zom

Like a bee, like a bee
Like a busy, busy bee going

Zuka Zama
Zom zom zom

Zuka Zama
Zom zom zom(sang Bunga fininshing his song)

End of song(Zuka Zama)

"Meh. Zuka palooka. I still don't think Bunga should be signing up for some jungle patrol." Said Timon. "Lion Guard!" Corrected Bunga. "Whatever you call it." Said timon Carelessly.

"Timon, Pumbaa, please. I really do need Bunga on the Lion Guard. He's the bravest animal I know." I said while thinking 'more like second bravest animal i know, and Tani might be right about dad not liking a lion from the Outlands being on the Lion Guard.' "Bravest animal you know?" Asked Timon now more willingly after hearing me lie about Bunga being the bravest animal i know. "He's brave, all right. Brave bordering on stupid." Said Kiara. "Thanks, Kiara!" Said Bunga.

"Well, when you put it that way..." Started Pumba. "Congratulations, Bunga! We always knew you had it in you!" Said Timon finishing off what Pumbaa was going to say. "Oh, brother! Kion's going to wreck the Pride Lands before I even get to be Queen." Said Kiara. 'No, I'll overthrow you and dad before you become queen.' I thought. "Oh, Bunga. I'm so proud, I could... *BREAKS WIND* Oops. Sorry" Said Pumbaa. "Zuri, let's get you back to Pride Rock." Said Kiara. "We're outta here!" Said Zuri.

"I better go assemble the rest of my team..." I said before starting to rush off. "Wait!, Kion! The Lion Guard needs to stick together!" Said Bunga as he chases after me.

Soon Bunga and I were in the plains when we saw Ono hunting. So Bunga being Bunga decided to greet Ono as he was diving for a bug. I watched as Bunga scared ono causing him to crash. "Oh. Hi, Kion. Good to see you." Said Ono. "You see just about everything, Ono. That's why i want to talk." I Said before me, Bunga, and Ono went gather Beshte and Fuli. When we reached Basi's Pod we heard cheering from some of the other hippos. "Beshte! Beshte! Beshte!" Beshte's sisters. "Hey, everybody! Who wants a waterslide?" Asked Beshte. his three sisters encouraged it. We watched as Beshte pushed a rock out of the way making a waterslide.

"Strongest?" Asked Bunga. "Strongest." I Replied. Soon we got Beshte and headed off to get Fuli. When we found he we noticed she was being chased by baboons. "It appears that Fuli is a bit occupied." Said Ono. "Even I can see that, Ono. But I have a plan..." I Said as i told Beshte and Ono my plan. Soon I saw Ono lead Fuli towards me and Beshte. "This way Fuli!" Said Ono as they came near.

"Fuli! Jump!" I said as Fuli jumped over Beshte. "Beshte! Now!" I Said as Beshte Stood up stopping the baboons. "Oof!" Ouch!" Hey!" Said several of the baboons that were chasing Fuli as the crashed into Beshte's side."Nice save, Beshte." I Said. "Totally. Thanks." Said Fuli before turning towards the baboons. "And as for you guys, I said I'm sorry! I wasn't trying to be mean when I said you looked funny when you scratched your heads." Said Fuli. "Apology accepted..." Said the troop leader before the baboons passed out.

soon me and my friends were gathered together, me standing in front of them. "Hey, guys. Thanks for meeting with me. I wanted to talk to you because... Well, I need your help." I Said. "What's the Kaboubble, Kion?" Asked Beshte. The five of us are Pride Lands' fiercest, bravest, strongest, fastest, and Keenest of Sight. And that's why I want you all to Join the new Lion Guard." I said. "Together, we'll protect the Pride Lands and defend the Circle of Life." "Well, lick my tail, and call me a meerkat!" Said Beshte. "Hey! My uncle's a meerkat!" Said Bunga offended. "No offence, Bunga... Wait! Aren't you a honey badger?" Asked Beshte.

"A Lion Guard? Figures. Always the lions lording over the Pride Lands. I suppose Simba put you in charge of this little team, Kion?" Asked Fuli. "You bet your stars he did!" Said Bunga. "Fuli, the Lion Guard needs you. You're the Pride Lands fastest." I said. "You got that right. And you're supposed to be the fiercest?" Asked Fuli. "Well, he is a lion..." Started Beshte. "And lions are fierce. It's kinda common knowledge, really..." Said Ono. "Show em' the Roar, Kion. Show em' the Roar!" Said Bunga. I frowned remembering when i felt that strange power with-in me leave.

"What's Bunga talking about? The Roar? You think you're something special just 'cause you can roar." Asked Fuli. "Wait 'till you hear it. C'mon, Kion. Show them the Roar!" Shouted Bunga.

"I can't roar, Bunga. right after I first used it, I felt it leave a few seconds after. However, I will tell you about it. 'When my grandfather Mufasa was about My age, his younger brother, Scar, was leader of the Lion Guard. Scar had the gift of the Roar. The Roar made Scar feel powerful. But that power went his head. He started to believe that he should be king, instead his older brother Mufasa. So Scar ordered the Lion Guard to help him take down Mufasa. When the guard refused, Scar was furious. And then Scar used the Roar to destroy the Lion Guard. What Scar didn't know was that by using the Roar to destroy the Guard. That by using the Roar for evil, he would lose the power of the Roar completely'." I Said. "Poa!" Said Beshte. "Hapana!" Said Ono. "Whoa." Said Fuli. "The Roar of the Elders is a very powerful gift. It can be used for great good. But it can also lead to terrible evil." I Said.

"Hm... So tell me a little more about this 'Roar of the Elders' you mentioned." Said Fuli. "When the Roar of Elders is used, the Great Lions of the Pride Lands' past will roar with the Leader of the Lion Guard. As it is the leader of the Lion Guard who possesses the power of the Roar of the Elders." I Said. "Whoa!" Said Fuli impressed. "Impressive." Said Ono. "Poa! So, tell us little B. What does the Roar of the elders look like?" Asked Beshte. "Well, when Kion roared for the first time in his life, the clouds turned into roaring lions. It was Un-Bunga-Lievable!" Said Bunga.

"I believe the reason I don't have the roar is that when I know that I'm ready, then I will know when It's time in my heart to receive the roar back. I may think I'm ready, But I'll only be truly ready when I can separate what's in my head, and what's in my heart." I said. "I see... So the great lions of the past are testing you to see if you are worthy of having the Roar, that there will be trails ahead to see if history repeats itself." Said Ono.

"Poa! Cool scar Kion... It looks so fresh." Said Beshte. Ono walked over to me and inspected my scar. "There appears to be some sort of venom in your scar Kion." Said Ono. "Hapana we need to get you to Rafiki, That scar is a came from a snake!" "Ono stop... There is no venom, there was no snake... It was Janja... he didn't take kindly to me saving Bunga." I lied

"Wait so you made a deal with hyenas... you bring food to them at night in order for safe passage into the outlands?!" Shouted Bunga. "Everything Cheeze. and Chungu said was true... that's why you didn't want me going down there." Said Bunga. "No, I never made a deal with Janja." I lied. "I've found him, Your Highness! Kion is over here!" Said Zazu. "See, Dad? What did I tell you?." Said Kiara. "Thank you, Kiara. You and Tiifu go and track the gazelle. I need to talk to Kion. Alone." Said Simba.

"Yes, Dad." Said Kiara. "Thank you, princess." Dad! Am I glad to see you! I'm not sure why, but for some reason I don't have the-" I started to tell my dad about my little problem when he interrupted me. "Kion, Kiara tells me you asked Bunga to join the Lion Guard." Said Simba. "Hey..." Said Bunga. "Is this true?" Asked Simba. "Well, yeah. I was just talking to all my friends about it." I said. 'Great, just great. Kiara had to go and run her big snotty mouth.' I thought.

"Your friends? Kion, I asked you to assemble the new Lion Guard. Instead you're just playing with your friends?" Asked Simba. "I'm not playing, Dad. My friends are the new Lion Guard. Fuli is the fastest. Beshte is the strongest. Ono is the Keenest of sight. And the bravest, It's Bunga." I said proudly. "Kion, the Lion Guard has always been made of lions. Do you really think a Lion Guard with only one lion can protect the Pride Lands?" Asked Simba.

Well, actually..." I started once more only for my dad to interrupt me again "Son, listen. The Lion Guard isn't a game you play with your friends. It's real. The Circle of Life, and your life, will depend on who's on your team. Please, Kion. There are plenty of good lions for the Guard. I need you to take your new responsibility seriously. Just as seriously as Kiara takes hers." Said Simba as he walked off. "But, I do take it seriously..." I said before walking back to meet with Vitani again. "Kion..." Said Bunga as I walked out of earshot.

Soon i was back at our meeting place. and Vitani was waiting for me with a worried look on her face. "Hey, Tani..." I said. "Hey Ki..." Said Vitani. "Tani... Dad wanted the best for the Lion Guard. And I found them. Well, minus Bunga. He's the second-best person I know for the bravest... Anyways I found the best... But now, maybe the best isn't good enough? I just don't understand.

Kion's lament

"Why? Why even trust me at all?
They say the Guard is my call
But then come tell me I'm wrong
Now what? What should i do?
And who? Who do I turn to?
Now everything feels so upside down
Deep down, maybe knew
It was too good to be true
With all my friends looking up to me
Some leader I turn out to be!" I sang

"Kion..." Said Vitani and an unknown voice. I turned around and saw else nothing but Vitani, the. "Tani?" I asked. "Your dad is probably just worried because he loves you. Being leader of the new Lion Guard probably isn't always going to be easy." Said Vitani. "Then... maybe dad's right. Maybe I'm not ready to lead, or use the Roar. I'm not even sure if i can control it. First, it was super loud, now It's not there. And I don't wanna end up like my bratty sister!" I said. "Don't be afraid about losing control of the Roar. Trust your instincts. You are destined for great things Kion. Not to mention I will be by your side every step of the way until the end of time. And hey! I'm sure the Roar will return to you, and then you will be able to use it when you need it." Said Vitani. "Thanks Tani." I said. "You're welcome Ki." Said Vitani.

"Maybe my journey is far from done.

They need a leader and I'm the one.

So now it's time for them all to see!

The Lion I was born to be!

It is time to take the lead on my own

For something bigger
Than I've ever known

No need to wonder
The choice is done

Now I believe
I'm truly am the one," I sang

I turned my head to my shoulder as I heard a roar as well as feeling that strange power return to me. On my shoulder was a mark that resembled one of Rafiki's paintings. The mark was a male adult lion head with a full mane and it's mouth open. the mark was turned to the side like it was looking at something.

"So is it Time?

Is it time?"

"Yes.

It is time" Sang both me and Vitani.

End of Kion's lament

"Vitani you better go hide and return home." I Said. "Ok Kion. I agree. I smell honey badger." Said Vitani as she hid. "Kion! Kion! Janja! The hyenas! They're attacking the gazelles!" Shouted Bunga. "What? Oh, no!" I Said 'So what? It's just a few gazelles. Janja and his clan barely have anything to eat.' I thought.

Soon Bunga and I were back with Fuli, Ono, and Beshte.

"Yeah. Why are they still attacking?" Fuli. "Janja and clan will keep going until the whole herd is dead." I said. "What?" Asked Ono in shock. "No..." Said Beshte in worry. "Don't they understand the circle of life?" Asked Fuli. "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!" I said. "The Lion Guard?" Asked Fuli. "You mean us?" Asked Ono. "What about what Simba said?" Asked Beshte.

"So what if we're not all lions? I know we are the Pride Lands' fiercest, bravest, fastest, strongest, and keenest of sight!' I said. "That's true." Said Beshte. "Of course, we are." Said Fuli. "I guess?" Said Ono unsurely. "Yeah! Let's go get those stinkin' hyenas!" Said Bunga. "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 said. "I'm in" Said Fuli. "Ditto." Said Ono. "Lay it on us, Kion." Said Beshte.

"Bunga... You are the bravest! Fuli. You are the fastest. Ono. You are the keenest of sight. Beshte. You are the strongest. We are the Lion Guard. And here is what we are going to do..." I said before me and the newly assembled Guard walked up to survey the field. "Till the Pride Lands' end, Lion Guard defend!"

Soon The Guard and I were in the battlefront. "Zuka Zama!" Shouted Bunga as he tackled Chungu. "What about... Augh!" Shouted Mzingo as Ono attacked Mzingo. I mentally flinched because Mzingo was a friend. "Looking for something, feather neck?" Taunted Ono. "Huwezi! Nowhere to run that I can run faster!" Shouted Fuli as she kept blocking some of Janja's hyenas. "See what I mean!" "That's right! Keeping going!" I shouted. "Comin' thru!" Shouted Bunga as he ran Chungu into the other hyenas. "And, Beshte! Now!" I Said. "Out of the way!" Shouted Beshte as he ran through the gazelle before ramming into the hyenas. "Twende Kiboko!"

soon we had Janja and his hyenas on the run when Ono spotted something. "Kion! Kiara's hurt!" Shouted Ono. "Okay, we need to get to her fast." I said as I pretended to care about Kiara. "I'm the fastest there is. But what do I do once I'm there?" Asked Fuli. "Just get me close! I'll take it from there." Said Bunga. "Bunga?" I asked confused. "Don't worry, Kion. This time, yours truly has a plan!" Said Bunga causing me to mentally groan. 'Yep, I knew Kiara was definitely right about Bunga being both brave and stupid.

I wouldn't even have put him on the Guard if Vitani hadn't protested against joining my guard.' I thought. "Okay. Hurry." I Said. "This way!" Said Ono as he started to lead them in the direction of my bratty sister. "Zuka Zama!-" Shouted Bunga. I watched as they approached my sister, soon Bunga reached and was talking before crouching down, and a smelly cloud of spray. Soon Ono landed in front of me. "Kion! Bunga and Fuli did it! Kiara's safe!" Shouted Ono.

"Great! Have them regroup with us at the edge of the field. It's time to give Janja and his hyenas something to remember." I said. "Well, if it isn't Kion the lion cub. You and your friends better leave now, before you get hurt. That is unless you wish to end our agreement. If that is what you are here for, then you will no longer be able to have free passage through my territory so you can meet your little friend." Said Janja.

"I have no idea what you are talking about!" I before continuing. "We're the Lion Guard, Janja. We defend the Circle of Life. You and Your kind are not welcome to welcome in the Pride Lands. Ever. *RRRRROOOOOOOOAAAAAAARRRRRRR!*" "Zuka Zama! Now that's the Roar!" Said Bunga. When I stopped using the Roar Janja looked back at me saying something but I was too far to hear what he was saying...

/End of Flashback/

"And that's how my adventures as leader of the new Lion Guard started." I said. "An Egyptian Cobra by the name of Ushari gave you that scar on accident and you lied to your own guard about how you got your scar?!" Shouted Kovu in shock. "What's wrong? Scared to admit that the greatest king that the Pride Lands ever had is my idol?" I said. "I am Mkubwa! (Side Note: Mkubwa means superior, employer, leader, director, manager, elder brother, elder sibling, elder sister, great, large, sibling, utter, sister, brother, older brother, older sibling, older sister, and big according to Glosbe Swahili-Englishdictionary)Son of Chumvi and Kula of Mufasa's Pride." Said Kovu.

"I'll tell you more about my adventures as leader of the Lion Guard. But first, you need to tell us. Whose side are you on? Lions? Or hyenas?" I asked. "I'm on the side of the Circle of Life. And the animals who respect it." Said Mkubwa. "*Sighs* You do take after your father, don't you? You see, Mkubwa, I was hoping you'd choose to side with lions. With us. But if that's your answer..." Said Zira as she leads Me, Vitani, Nuka, and Mkubwa into a clearing. I saw a few adult Lions trailing behind us.

"Kion? Zira? What's going on?" Asked Mkubwa as the lionesses that followed us were growling at Mkubwa. "It's your choice, Mkubwa. With us. Or against us. But if you're against us... You'll never leave the Outlands." I said. "Jasiri was right. She knew Vitani manipulated you. That she turned you against your family. Against the Circle of Life. Now tell those lionesses to back down. You know the Roar can be taken away from you." Said Mkubwa.

Author's Note:

This chapter was edited on Friday, May 29, 2020.