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Hope and her friends were back on the Excalibur discussing the deferment that happened on Camp Half-Blood with her father. Hope, hoped that person's friends were able to save the camp.

"They managed to place the Golden Fleece on the tree it should back to its normal self within a day or so," her father said.

"That's good to hear," said Hope.

"Riku and Shade gonna stay for while in any hopes to locate Luke," her father continued. "Though it's proving quite difficult, even for him."

"It seems like Rattus is hiring mercenaries to do is dirty work," said Frank.

"And that seems to be the case," said Sora. "Though it seems he is careful with his selection, is choosing from the most vile and dishonest individuals he can find."

"Doesn't he fear them turning on him," said Hope.

"I don't know, seems to have promised them something," said a father looking deeply troubled. "Not the first time that villains have teamed up. Maleficent did the same during the Second Keyblade War."

"Do you think the situation in Camp Half-Blood it's just a kid angry at his dad?" Hope asked.

"That seems to be the case, but Gods and Demigods have never been a good terms on that world, unlike an Olympus Coliseum," said Sora. "Though this family spat could end up the destruction of their world. Kronos ruled with an iron fist back in his day, while the Olympians are not perfect they are a much better choice than Kronos and his Titans."

"Then how come so many demigods are joining up?" Hope asked.

"Because I believe they thought his lies," said Sora. "The Olympians are not as strong as they were a few thousand years ago. Zeus does not believe the Titans are threat, but a few of the Olympians like Artemis do recognise the threat."

"What do we know about Kronos?" Rex asked.

"Not much, except he took part in the First Keyblade War on the dark side along with many others," said Sora. "There are only a few survivors of that conflict still around. We are piecing as much of the conflict as we can, but its slow going."

"Can't the High Council convince them that Kronos is returning?" Frank asked.

"We did, last year when Zeus's Master Bolt was stolen," said Sora. "We are doing our part to minimise the chaos, but were on about not interfere in the affairs of the world's. We'll do what we can, but your main priority is to locate Rattus before this gets out of hand."

"Don't your Majesty, will find that rat it is the last thing we do," said Frank.

Sora nodded and the screen went blank.

"This Quest is getting even more complicated than I thought," said Hope sitting in a chair.

"Life is full of twists and turns, the key is navigating through it," said Rex sitting cross-legged on the floor.

"Why got some good news for you, Princess," said Frank. "Toodles had just finished scanning a few papers I found at that cyclops' cave. There designs for a new Keyblade Mod and I use my contacts with the Moogles' Synthesis shop can make it."

It took quite a few moments for Frank to input the new mod on her Keyblade. Once he was done, she could feel its power has increased in her hand.

"If I've read the design correctly it should change into a sort that is able to stretch able to hit opponents at long distances with great force," said Frank.

"I'll give it a try the next opportunity I get," said Hope.

Suddenly they heard the alarms go off. Frank quickly rushed over the consul and saw several blips on the monitor.

"Looks like we got more Heartless ships coming after us," he said.

"We know the drill," said Hope as she and Rex ran out of the gun controls.

It would seem as if the Heartless ships were now coming at them with much greater force. They even had cruisers within this time and those prove difficult to destroy. In fact it was so difficult that they weren't able to destroy every single one of them.

"They are certainly getting bolder," said Frank as he watched the ships retreat. "Guess they see us as a threat now."

"Concerning what we have accomplished since we had set off for our journey, I would say that is a safe bet," said Rex.

"And just when I got this baby polished," Frank muttered.

"Worry about the ship later, it looks were coming to another new world," said Hope looking at the monitor.

She was right another world was coming into view on the monitor. This one looked was slightly different than the others. It had large open spaces and one side they saw a massive rock known the other wasteland. Hope remembered what her father had told about this world before and she knew at once it was the Pride Lands.

"My father's talked about this world, it's called the Pride Lands," said Hope.

"The home of King Simba," said Rex.

"I thought that world was quite peaceful," said Frank.

"No, my father mentioned that there were some outcast that still worshipped Scar, Simba's evil uncle," said Hope.

"I'll have to use magic to blend in with the locals," said Rex.

"Oh, this is gonna be fun," said Frank.

Pride Lands: Savannah

Hope soon found herself on a grassy plain answer antelope jumping around. It looked quite peaceful as if there was no shred of evil at all.

She then noticed that she wasn't human anymore, she was a lion cub with a tough of brown hair and cream-coloured fur. She still had her crown pendant, but that was all.

She then saw Rex and Frank and she thought they looked strange at Atlantica, but here they looked ever stranger.

Rex was a gorilla, but his face was still covered by his cloak and he hand his sheathed sword strapped to his back. Frank on the other hand looked like a tropical bird and he still was wearing his Stetson on his head, but his right wing was made of metal and he still had his mechanical eye.

"You know this feels a lot stranger than being part fish," said Frank.

"And just like there we won't be able to do some of our moves," said Rex.

"Or in my case, none at all," Frank muttered.

"How are we supposed to move around like this," said Hope.

"I suggest we do a little practising before moving on," said Rex.

And so they spent the next hours getting use to their new bodies. Hope discovered that his body was a lot fast than her normal one, which was a good thing because they'll have to run across wide open spaces.

Hope had to practise fighting with her Keyblade in her mouth. That was the easiest the hardest thing yet, the Keyblade kept on slipping and she really didn't like the taste of the handle. She wished her form was more like Rex's at least that why she'd be able to hold the Keyblade in her hands.

"I think I've got the hand of this," said Hope.

"Good this, because she looks like she needs help," said Frank.

They turned and saw a lioness being surrounded by a bunch of Living Bones Heartless.

"Come on!" Hope yelled running towards the lioness.

The lioness was holding her own, but she wouldn't last long. Hope then casted a Thunder spell on the Living Bones and then Rex knocked them back with his sheathed sword. Frank rammed into one that jumped over their heads with his metal wing.

"Who are you," said the lioness.

"Does it matter?" said Hope dodging one of the Living Bones attacks.

"It does if my father sent to keep an eye on me."

"Lady we just got her and you're in possession to be pity," said Frank flying around the Living Bones to keep them confused.

"Listen you can complain to your dad once we're out of this mess," said Hope hitting a Living Bone back with her Keyblade.

"That might even prove difficult," said Rex.

He was right, the Heartless were advancing and since they were still getting us to fighting in these forms they weren't at their bested.

"They just keep coming," said Hope as she and her friend backed away slowly.

"Somebody wants to save a beautiful princess and her brave friends now would be the time," said Frank.

A mighty lion with brown fur and a black mane then appeared out of nowhere he roared at the Heartless and they began to back off. Seeing this as an opportunity Hope and Rex sliced through the Heartless and they vanished.

Hope was about to thank the lion, the lioness cut between and in it all looked thankful.

"Who do you think you are!" she yelled furiously.

"Excuse me, I'm the one who just saved your life," the lion snapped back.

"Look, I had everything under control."

"Not from where I was standing."

Hope and her friend just watched them going back and forth like do what you ping-pong match.

"Then maybe you should move downwind," said the lioness.

"Well, I'm actually grateful," said Hope. "I'm Hope and these are my friends Rex and Frank."

The two lions and look down at them as if they suddenly realised they weren't alone.

"Sorry, I'm Kiara," said the lioness she then looked at the lion and recognised him. "Kovu," she gasped.

"Kiara!" a new voice yelled.

They turned and saw a large lion with yellow fur and a red mane and a lioness that had a resemblance to Kiara. Running beside them was a meerkat and a warthog running beside him.

"Father! How can you break your promise," said Kiara glaring in the new arrival.

"It's a good thing I did," he said looking at his daughter. "I almost lost you. No more hunting for you, not ever."

"But I was doing fine, even before Kovu—"

"Kovu," he growled turn his gaze on Kovu.

"You guys know what's going on, because I'm lost," said Frank.

"That Simba the ruler of this world and his wife Nala. That is daughter Kiara, who apparently he's very overprotective of and those to his best friend Timom and Pumbaa," Rex explained pointing each other out. "And that's Kovu, he's the son of Zira who leads a group of lions that still worship Scar."

"Thanks for clearing that up," said Frank.

"Simba, listen," said Hope.

Simba then turned to look at Hope. "Who are you? You look familiar," he said.

"Well, you knew my parents," said Hope. "My name is Hope."

"Your Sora's daughter," he said his eyes widening.

"Yes, and you should know that Kovu over there just saved us from a bunch of Heartless," said Hope.

Simba then turned on Kovu. "You saved her, but why," he said raising an eyebrow.

"I humbly ask to join your pride," said Kovu.

"No!" said Simba firmly. "You were banished with the other Outsiders."

"I have left the Outsiders, I'm a rogue," said Kovu. "Judge me now for who I am or am I to be blamed for climate riding can it."

Simba didn't look like he believed that story, but killing him after he just saved his daughter wouldn't be very just.

"I don't trust him either your Majesty, but he did just save your daughter's life," said Rex.

"He's right, Simba," said Nala. "By our laws all debts must be repaid."

Simba then turned and looked at Kovu. "My father's law will prevail," said Simba. "For now I reserve judgement. We'll see who you really are."

He then began to walk off towards a large clock in the distance.

Pride Lands: Pride Rock

It was nine when they reached the large clock which was called Pride Rock. Simba had allowed them to sleep inside it, but he wouldn't allow Kovu and so he was forced to sleep outside.

Hope and her friends were remaining outside discussing what had just happened.

"You know we can't trust this guy," Frank said to them.

"He did just save our lives," said Hope.

"No, Frank is right," said Rex. "Everything he said was a lie."

"In writing to tell Simba?" Hope bewildered.

"Because I sent a small light inside of him," said Rex gazing at the sleeping Kovu. "I only saw it for moment when he looked at Kiara."

"You suggesting he's got something in for the Princess," said Frank looking stunned.

They then heard a crazy laugh and turned to see a mandrill approaching them holding a staff in his hand.

"Young Rex is quite correct, he does have a light in his heart," said the mandrill.

"Okay, who are you," said Frank.

"My name is Rafiki the shaman of this world," said the mandrill doing a small bow looking at Hope. "And I know who you are young Hope. The daughter of Sora and Kairi and like your father you are on a Quest to save the worlds."

"Is anything you don't know," said Hope.

"Knowing and not knowing are two very different things, but that does not mean I don't know things," said Rafiki chuckling.

"Well, that was as clear as mud," said Frank.

"How about we stick to the topic of Kovu," said Rex.

"Excellent idea," said Rafiki. "Zira has filled his heart with hate and has no doubt ordered him to kill Simba and his family."

"And were allowing him to stay here," said Frank. "Does anyone see this as a good thing?"

"Mufasa has spoken to and he wishes for both Kiara and Kovu to become one," said Rafiki.

"Mufase, Simba's father," said Rex.

"That guy's been dead for decades," said Frank.

"His body may no longer exist, but his spirit still lingers," said Rafiki.

"And he wishes us to play matchmaker," said Hope. "He doesn't ask for much."

"It may not be as hard as you think, remember I said that a spark of light flitted in Kovu's heart when he looked at Kiara," said Rex.

"So, what he wants to do?" Hope asked looking Rafiki.

"Just get the two of them together and let nature take its course," said Rafiki.

Pride Lands: Savannah

The next morning, Hope and her friends had followed Kovu who had snuck off early in the morning. It was clear to them that he was going to attack Simba while his back was turned.

Fortunately, they saw Kiara running up to them. She looked extremely cheerful.

"Hey, guys," she said. "Have you seen Kovu?"

"I think he went to get a drink of water at the watering hole," Hope lied.

They arrived just in time, Kovu looked like he was ready to pounce on Simba. Kiara jumped right in front of Kovu as he was about to pounce.

"Morning," she said excitedly. "I'm ready for my first hunting lesson."

Kovu looked back to the watering hole and discovered that Simba had left.

"Are you coming?" said Hope.

Reluctantly, Kovu fold them into the glassy plane.

They spent most of the morning line on the ground waiting for Kraia to pounce them, but she made a larger noise. Every time she pounds they were able to dodge with him plenty of time.

"Three…" said Kovu.

"…Two…" said Frank.

"…One…" said Rex.

They then ducked as Kiara pounced on them and she landed with a back to the ground.

"You could hear me, huh?" she said.

"A Buffalo a mile away could hear you," said Rex. "If you wish to be a skilled hunter you need to be both silent and deadly."

"He's right," said Kovu. "Your breathing too deeply, you need to relax. Feel the earth under your pause so it doesn't shift and make noise."

Kovu then heard a noise and saw birds flying over a hilltop. He looked at them and gestured them to be quiet.

"Watch the master and learn," he whispered as he bent down.

He's lovely made his way to the hilltop and then he pounced. Next thing they heard was high-pitched scream.

The round of the hilltop and found that both Timom and Pumbaa were there. At once Kiara glared at them, no doubt she thought that they were there to check up on her.

"Timom, what are you doing here?" she said glaring.

"Kiara, Hope," said Timom looking relieved. "For once we're following you. This just happens to be the best place for bugs."

"Except, for all the birds," said Pumbaa looking at all the birds that were eating the bugs. "Hey, maybe you guys can help."

"Sure, why not?" said Hope.

They then spent the rest of the day scaring the birds away. At first Kovu didn't really get the idea, it was clear that he had never had fun before. But as they kept on falling around they noticed that both Kiara and Kovu were starting to get real close.

Later that night, they were lying down on the tallgrass gazing up at the stars. They were pointing at star constellations that look like other creatures and they were really having fun.

"I've never done this before," said Kovu.

"Really," said Kiara looking shocked. "My father and I used to do this all the time."

"Same with mine," said Hope thinking back, happy memory. "Would look at the stars and guess which world they were it was so much fun. He always told me that every star out there was just another world."

"There must be a lot of them," said Frank staring at the stars.

"My father told me a different tale, he said that all the great kings of the past are at their," said Kiara.

"Do you think Scar is there?" Kovu asked.

They all stared at him starts to look ashamed. He got up and looked down at his paws.

"He was my father, but he was still part of me," he said shamefully.

"From what I've heard he let his anger and jealousy get the best of him," said Hope.

"Yes, my father said that there was a darkness in Scar that he could escape," said Kiara getting up.

"Maybe there's a darkness in me to," said Kovu.

"There's a darkness inside of everyone, but there are those rare few who can overcome it instead of letting it control them," said Rex.

"Yeah, my Uncle Riku had some problems with his darkness, but he overcame it," said Hope.

"Maybe you're just being a bit hard on yourself," said Frank.

Then Hope, Rex and Frank walked off. They wanted to leave the two of them alone in the hopes that they could become close.

Pride Lands: Pride Rock

The next morning Hope and he friend exited Pride Rock with Simba. They saw Kiara and Kovu approaching the rock it was clear that the two of them, had fallen in love with each other, now the hardest part was to convince Simba to aspect him.

"You know Kovu isn't all bad," said Hope.

"He's an Outsider," Simba reminded. "They're savages."

"Only if you let them," said Rex. "Don't you remember with your travels with Sora that even in the deepest darkness there is a light."

"I think the kids all right," said Frank. "He just needs some to guide his paw."

Soon Kiara and Kovu had reached Pride Rock and saw Simba. They looked quite uneasy; no doubt they were afraid that Simba could be angry with them.

"Kiara, I don't want you to talk to him," said Simba. They all stared at him in horror, but then a smile appeared on his face. "I want to talk with him."

Kiara smiled, but Kovu looked slightly uneasy. No doubt he was torn between his love of Kiara and his duty to his pride."

Despite this he followed Simba into the Savannah. Kiara just looked on happily as they disappeared into the distance.

"Let's hope they don't kill each other," said Frank.

"That's what we're meant to prevent," said Rex.

Pride Lands: Kings Den

It was late in the afternoon and there was no sign of Simba or Kovu. They were all in the den getting nervous.

"Where are they," said Kiara looking worried.

"I'm sure there fine," said Hope, but she didn't look sure herself.

Then they saw Simba leaping into the den. He looked seriously wounded and tired.

"Father!" Kiara yelled.

"Simba!" Nala yelled.

They rushed over to him and supported him as he entered the den.

"What happened? And where's Kovu?" Hope asked as she and the other rushed over to him.

"Kovu… ambush," he said weakly.

"No," said Kiara looking heartbroken.

"Don't worry Simba I'll have you right as rain," said Hope and summoned her Keyblade. "Heal!"

A green light shone over Simba and his wounds began to heal. Seconds later he was back on his feet.

Then Timom and Pumbaa entered the cave with a serious look on their face.

"Simba, the Outcasts are approaching it looks like war," said Timom.

Simba turned and looked at Hope. "Hope, you and your friends stay with Kiara while I lead the lioness to battle," he said.

"But we can help," said Hope.

"I need someone to protect my daughter," said Simba.

"I don't need protecting," said Hope stamping her paw.

"Don't you see Kovu was trying to get to me by getting to me," said Simba.

"No, he loves me!"

"We don't have time to agree," said Simba as he walked to the cave mouth. "You are to stay here and that's final."

Then Simba lead Timom, Pumbaa and the lioness out of the cave and into the Savannah.

Once they were gone, Kiara collapsed to the floor and broke into tears. Hope, Rex and Frank looked at one another not sure how to comfort her.

"Are you all right, Kiara?" Hope asked and soon realised that was a stupid question.

"My father had banished the lion I love and is now going to war with the other lioness," said Kiara not looking at them. "How do you think I feel?"

"You can't just give up," said Rex.

"But there's nothing I can do," said Kiara.

"Well, lying on the floor and busting into tears isn't going to help anyone," said Frank.

"What do you suggest I do?" said Kiara.

"I don't know," said Hope. "But if you follow your heart you can't go wrong."

The words did something; Kiara got up and stopped crying. She then looked out of the cave and then back to Hope, Rex and Frank.

"I'm going to find Kovu," she said firmly. "I could us the help."

"And you've got it," said Hope.

Then they rushed out the cave and began their search of Kovu.

Pride Lands: Savannah

It was dark now, but they didn't stop they kept on looking for Kovu. They knew elsewhere Simba was battling the Outcasts, but it was a war no one would win.

"Where is he," said Kiara desperately.

"I see him!" said Rex looking over hilltop.

They rushed over to the hilltop and saw Kovu looking down into a lake. He looked totally miserable as if his entire world had been destroyed.

"Kovu!" Kiara yelled.

Kovu turned and that's when they saw that he had a scar over his right eye. He looked totally surprised seeing them and at first he tried to run away, but Kiara stopped him.

"Don't go," she begged.

Hope and the others approached them.

"What happened?" Hope asked.

"Simba took me to the Outlands and explained to me about the Circle of Life and show me that there was even life in a wasteland," said Kovu. "Then my mother and the other Outsiders appeared and began to announce how I was meant to kill Simba."

"So you did came to kill Simba," said Frank.

"At first, you know that Heartless attack. It was planned out and my mother was controlling the Heartless," said Kovu and he looked up at Kiara. "But that changed when I fell in love with you."

Kiara just smiled.

"What he can do now?" Rex asked.

"I don't know, leave," said Kovu. "I'm not wanted by the Outsiders or by Simba."

"So you're going to leave me? And everyone else?" said Kiara as she approached the lake.

"What choice do I have?" said Kovu.

"You could try stopping this war," said Rex.

"And how do you suggest we do that?" Kiara.

"Well, look into the lake," said Rex.

Confused they all looked at the lake and found that Kiara and Kovu's reflections had merged.

"The two of you can become one dead sure your two prides can become one as well," said Rex.

"Whatever you decide on doing you better do it quick," said Frank.

Kiara and Kovu looked at one another and they nodded.

Pride Lands: Canyon

Hope, Rex, Frank, Kiara and Kovu were running as fast as they could and soon reached the large canyon. In fact it was actually a river, but it was blocked up by several fallen down trees and they could see the raging waters behind it. To top it all off it was now raining, which was never a good sign.

They saw at the canyons edge that Simba's pride and the Outsiders were battling it out. The Outsiders looked a lot more rugged and shabby than Simba's pride. They recognised Zira at once she was the shaggiest of them all in the one with pure evil in her eyes.

The Outsiders seem to have heart was on their side and they were all tacking with such rage. They then saw that both Simba and Zira were ready to attack one another.

"We need to stop them," said Hope.

They jumped over rocks edge and place themselves between Simba and Zira.

"Kiara?" Simba gasp looking at his daughter.

"Kovu! Move!" Zira growled.

"Stand aside, Kiara," said Simba.

"You need to stop fighting," said Hope.

"This conflict will only breed more hatred," said Rex.

"There right, daddy," said Kiara. "This has to stop."

"You're even weaker than I thought," said Zira glaring at her son. "Get out of the way!"

"You'll never hurt Kiara, or Simba," said Kovu. "Not while I'm here."

"And that goes double for me to," said Frank.

"Stay out of this," said Simba.

Kiara looked up at her father. "A wise king once told me that we are one. I didn't understand and back then, but now I do," she said. "Sora once told me that if I followed my heart I can never be wrong. I haven't thought about those words in years, but now my heart says that we are one them and us."

"But—they—"

"They? Us? Look at them, what differences do you see?" said Kiara gesturing to all the lions. Simba looked them and me why she was right while they were different they were used the same as them. "They are us."

Simba and looked back at his daughter and suddenly the ranger stopped and the sun's rays pierce the clouds. He then smiled and the two nuzzled one another.

"Vitani! Now!" Zira commanded looking at one of the lionesses.

Vitani looked at Hope to Kiara and Simba and then to Kovu. She then looked at her Zira with a firm look on a face.

"No, Mother!" she said. "Kiara's right. Enough."

She then joined her brother. The other Outsiders looked at one another.

"If you will not fight, then you will die as well," said Zira.

All of a sudden the other Outsiders left Zira's side and joined Simba's pride one by one.

"Where are you all going?" Zira demanded.

"Let it go, Zira," said Simba. "It's time to put the past behind us."

"I'll never let the past go," said Zira and suddenly a dark aura covered her body.

"What's happening to her?" said Kovu.

"Oh no, this is exactly what happened to Scar," said Simba.

"Got that right kitty cat," said a voice. Everyone looked up and saw on a rock edge sat an African wolf smiling down at them. "Like Scar before her she is letter anger at the best of her and has become a Heartless."

"Wolf," Rex snarled.

"Hello, there Rexy," said Wolf smirking.

"So you're the reason why the Heartless are here," said Frank.

"Well, yes and no," said Wolf. "I mean there were Heartless before I arrived, but there's a lot more than now. And thanks to this hatred between the Outsiders and Simba's pride the Heartless have grown in strength. So, I think I'll leave everything to Zira's capable paws."

"What are we going to do?" Pumbaa asked.

"What else? Run!" Timon yelled.

Hope looked at Simba. "Simba, you and everyone else deal with the Heartless. Leave Zira to the three of us."

Simba nodded and he led the lions at the Heartless.

Hope and her friends turned on Zira, who charged straight at them.

Frank flew around trying to confuse her and then Rex slammed straight into her. They tossed and turned and then finally Zira pushed him away. Hope casted her Blizzard spell and froze to her for a moment. She then whacked across the face with her Keyblade.

Zira recovered and began to float as a dark aura surrounded her. She then charged around knocking back the three of them, but then Rex extended his hands and she began to slow down.

"I'll hold her down so you can finish," he said as he struggled to keep in place.

Hope nodded and hit Zira with all her might and next moment she collapsed. Zira's body just remained motionless he knew that they did it.

They turned and saw that Simba and the other lions had dealt with the Heartless.

"Nice going," said Simba. He then looked at all the Kovu, who was nuzzling Kiara and then he turned to look at him. "Kovu… I was wrong. You belong here. Let's go home…" he then looked at the Outcasts. "All of us."

Suddenly the tip of Hope's Keyblade began to glow and falls in the distance so did the lake that Kiara and Kovu had stared at. The beam shot up into the air creating a Gate. Hope aim her Keyblade at it and shot have been straight into it and then they heard the sound of something opening.

Hope felt herself grow a bit more powerful, but this did not feel like a spell this time.

"I believe you've learned a new technique, called Sonic Blade," said Rex.

Hope smiled and then looked at Simba and the others. "It's time for us to go," she said.

Simba nodded in understanding. "Thank you for everything you've done," he said and looked down at Hope with a smile. "Your father would be proud of you."

Hope wasn't sure how to take this, but he knew he was right.