Chapter 3: Kiara's Beginning

The sun rose over the kingdom called the Pride-lands. It's green grass sways back and forth as nature's breath goes through the land's natural resources. The skies were a mixture of a glittering dark blue and purple, as the sun slowly rises over the horizon. The animals stretched and yawn, ready to full-fill their part of the great circle of life.

But, today was a very important and special day.

Princess Kiara awoke from her sleep, her eyes were droopy, but shook herself awake. She made her gaze to her sleeping parents, King Simba and Queen Nala. Kiara grinned, knowing they are knocked out, creating an opportunity to explore. She carefully went over her parents, as they lay asleep next to each other. Kiara then scurried over the pride to the freedom outside. She succeeded her challenge, and soon felt the fresh cooling air, and freshening winds.

It was just a beautiful day.

Kiara took a glance back at the den of the pride. She smiled in grace, for all were still sound asleep. The lioness princess skidded down Pride Rock as she saw the sun rose of it's magnificent aura. Kiara sighed of delight. She finally reached the bottom, and started for the waterhole, but sadly a voice stopped her.

"Kiara!"

Kiara froze and slowly made her head turn to see the worry, yet stern, face of her father. Apparently, Simba woke up when his daughter left the cave. For some reason, Kiara wasn't surprised. This wasn't the first time.

Simba climbed down from Pride Rock to reach his only daughter. Kiara let her ears fall, knowing she can't go anywhere now.

"Kiara, what are you doing out here? You know how dangerous it could be." explained Simba and sitting in front of Kiara, while she sat on the earthly ground as well.

Kiara sighed. "I know, daddy. It's just that, I want to explore. Is that such a bad thing?"

Simba smiled gently. "Yes, if there is danger. Now, I want you to return to Pride Rock, the rest of the pride are waking up."

Kiara nodded in response, and her and Simba strolled to their home, which was only a few feet away. Kiara sighed and took a glance behind her as the grass sways back and forth. She then gazed ahead, following her father back up to Pride Rock.

On the tip of the den, stood Nala, she watched her husband and child go up to her. "Kiara, what were you doing out there so early in the morning?"

"I just wanted to explore." resopnded Kiara solemnly.

Nala smiled. "Alright, just be careful next time."

"Thank you!" Kiara smiled in return. At least her mother knew how she felt.

Simba on the other paw.

"Nala, I don't think that's the best idea." Simba pointed out in worry.

The queen, fixed her vision at her husband. "I'm sure she'll be fine, Simba."

"Yeah, daddy, I'm always careful!" exclaimed Kiara with a bright smile.

Simba sighed. "Well, it's still to early, perhaps you should go out later."

Kiara's smiled dropped, but nodded in understanding. "Okay."

"Good. Besides, Rafiki will be visiting to deliver some news." Simba added.

Nala was watching her daughter in pity, for Kiara was just as curious as Simba when he was her age. And, he was allowed to go explore when he was a cub. Nala knew Simba over-protected her, but he was the father and king. And, Nala had to let things be and hope for the best. But, when Nala heard about Rafiki she instantly gathered her attention on Simba.

"Is it good news?" questioned the queen.

"I don't know for sure. According to Zazu, it was just news. I guess we will find our answer later." answered Simba.

Kiara was listening to her parents' conversation, and her mind started to wonder the possibilities of Rafiki's news. Perhaps it has to do with something about the Great Kings of the Past. Though, she didn't know for sure, and apparently, her parents didn't know either.

Soon, the rest of the pride awoke, and the lionesses were getting ready for hunting. Kiara watched them silently, dreaming of one day of going hunting as well. She loved the feeling of rush and concentration, though sometimes she drifts off, which is real bad for the skills of hunting. Kiara tries to work on that flaw, though.

The lionesses then took off, only leaving their king, princess, Zazu, Timon, and Pumbaa.

But, pretty soon Simba and Zazu were going to take off to patrol the kingdom.

"Now, Kiara I want you to stay near Pride Rock and near Timon and Pumbaa, alright?" Simba ordered his daughter.

Kiara smiled and nodded. "Okay, daddy. I'll won't wonder off."

Simba smiled in return. "Alright, hope you have fun with Timon and Pumbaa."

Kiara giggled. "I think it would be fun! Bye!"

The king said his goodbye and started down Pride Rock, while Zazu was besides him, talking about the animals' events around.

Soon, both bird and lion were gone.

"Well, Princess Kiara, I guess it's just us!" exclaimed Timon, besides Kiara from the left.

Pumbaa was on the right. "What do you want to do? We can talk, eat grubs, your chioce!"

Kiara thought before answering who had a a playful smirk. "Lets play!" she suddenly got in a pouncing position and was jumping around Timon and Pumbaa.

Timon chuckled nervously. "Perhaps something else, Ki-Oof!" Timon fell backwards once Kiara pounced on him with a laugh. But, Timon wasn't enjoying as much. Actually, he was struggling to get off. Kiara finally stepped off when Timon's face started to turn blue.

She smiled sheepishly. "Sorry, Timon."

The meerkat took many deep breaths to regain the air he lost. "Don't,...do...that...again!" he huffed and wheezed in-between words.

Kiara nodded, feeling guilty.

"Oh, eased up on her, Timon. She just wanted to play." reasoned Pumbaa to his best friend.

Timon glared at Pumbaa. "But, I'm not a chew toy!"

"Yeah, but she doesn't know any better, Timon." Pumbaa in-countered.

Kiara growled at that response.

"Well, she should!" Timon shouted back, clearly irritated, not even thinking what he is saying.

Kiara growled louder.

"Have a heart would you, Timon! She's just a cub!"

Kiara, filled with rage, left to the tall grasses that surrounded Pride Rock, while the meerkat and warthog kept fighting.

"Well, I ha-Hey! Where's Kiara?" asked Timon.

Pumbaa blinked. "I don't know."

Timon sighed. "Oh, I feel terrible. She ran off because of me..."

"No, no, it was my fault. I shouldn't have said those things about her just being a cub. I should have known better!" Pumbaa felt tears emerge.

Timon shook his head. "No, you were at least trying to back her up. I was the enemy."

Pumbaa sniffed. "Well, we better find Kiara."

"Right." Timon agreed.

Kiara was running in the tall grasses, she just needed time for herself.

That's when she heard the shouts of her name.

She refused to go back.

Kiara knew they didn't really mean it much. But, sometimes she feels that is what Timon and Pumbaa DO think about her. Then again, it could be anger that spoke. Well, Kiara just needed time to her own nether less. Lately, she felt everyone won't let her be who she really is. Though, Kiara questions who she is. But, should would find our someday. Kiara was going to make sure of that.

She heard the rustling around her, knowing Timon and Pumbaa were looking for her.

Simba was strolling with Zazu, both keeping an eye out to make sure everything goes well through the kingdom. That was when they spotted the mandrill, Rafiki.

The lion king and red-horn bill, soon met up with him.

Though, Rafiki was in panic.

Simba saw this immediately. "Rafiki, what's wrong!"

"Today, is a dangerous day, Simba! Gather your pride, family, and friends! You must all go to Pride-Rock! Stay there until the day is over! You have to do it now!" Rafiki warned, as he started to push Simba towards the direction of Pride-Rock.

Zazu spoke. "Now, wait! We can just run around all over the place without an explanation!"

"Zazu's right, Rafiki. I have to explain the whole pride what is happening, but I can't do that if I don't know myself." Simba agreed.

Rafiki nodded in understanding, and pointed his stick towards Pride-Rock. "We'll talk and jog."

Simba agreed, and Rafiki leaped on the lion king's back. Simba started to jog towards his home.

Kiara was still running with the grass to keep herself hidden. The sky began to darken, for black clouds were gathered. Thunder was heard and lightening was stroked across the sky. Kiara started to get frightened. Not just that there was soon to be a storm.

The lightning was pure blood red.

"Every thirty years there is a day of the spirits of the dead. Let it be good...and evil." began Rafiki.

Simba widen his eyes a little when hearing evil spirits. Zazu gulped.

They all noticed of how dark the sky has darken.

The lioness princess continued the run, as the winds picked up around her. She started to hear whispers around her, that was not normal. It was if they were there, but not there.

The black clouds started to swirl together as a red light was starting to form.

"When it's that day, good and evil spirits return to their homelands. The good spirits visit their loved ones, while the evil try to terrorize the occasion."

Red blood lightning hit acrossed the sky.

Kiara was terrified now. The winds were nearly picking her up. She snapped up to see what that was impossible.

Above her was clouds swirling together, and it's center was a mixture of black and white light.

Simba, Rafiki, and Zazu made it back at Pride Rock Where they met the pride in the den, terrified of the storm outside.

Nala saw her husband and widen her eyes. "Simba, where's Kiara!"

As if on que, Timon and Pumbaa ran in, as their faces showed horror.

"SIMBA! WE LOST KIARA, SHE RAN OFF!" Timon shrieked

"WHAT!"

"AHHHHH!" screamed Kiara as another force pulled her to the sky, where blue light was the center. The clouds of the darkness, and the black and white light was soon sucked into the blue light. Pulling everything around it to it's blue sapphire aura.

Kiara shut her eyes as the blue light engulfed her, as the rest of the storm around it.

Simba and Nala ran out of the den. Surprised of what they saw.

Everything was normal. There was no storm and Kiara wasn't in sight.

Kiara felt energy develope her, and she peeked her eyes open to see many colorful lights flash through. She sensed there were others with her, she glanced around with squinting eyes and saw the dark and white lights, including the other parts of the storm. Everything seemed to roar at her and she started to scream again.

The princess then saw a black tunnel in the end, and without any choice she fell into it.

THUD

"What the!" shouted a voice.

Kiara was weak and injured, but made herself open her eyes a little. The only thing she saw was a piercing red orb staring down at her.

Kiara then closed her eyes.

Letting exhaustion and unconsciousness overcome her...

A/N: Greetings again! I finished my third chapter! :D I tried to get it faster and I think I did. I hoped I kept everyone in character, for this is kind of a double present thing. You see, today is Alyssalioness's birthday! :D

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