The Lion Guard: The Pride Land Twins
Chapter 4: Battle Against the Outlanders
After Erika and Cole received the Royal Light Blessing from Mufasa, they are now playing baobab ball with Kion and Bunga, just outside Pride Rock. While they are playing…
"So tell us, what do humans look like?" Kion asked.
"Well, we humans are what we call the higher species in the world since we have the knowledge over almost everything. Every one of us is really unique, depending on our appearance, gender, nationality, or temperament," Cole stated.
"So you're saying that all humans are all different," Bunga asked.
"Yep. But we all live harmoniously despite all our worldwide problems like terrorism, war, and famine. So it's just like you guys, you Pride Landers live together and harmony and you all respect the Circle of Life, right?" Erika answered.
"Yeah, and those who defy our rules end up living in the Outlands, where all they only could do is despise us Pride Landers and scavenge for leftovers," Kion said.
Meanwhile, at a police station, Marion and Rebecca are talking to a police officer about their AWOL children.
"So, what do your children look like?" the cop asked.
"Here's a picture of them," Marion handed the cop a picture of Erika and Cole.
"I see," the cop said, "Now where and when was the last time you saw your kids?"
"Well, we were on a safari exploration today and I told Erika and Cole to stay close to the vehicle, but for some reason, they didn't listen. And once they get back, I'm gonna ground them for 2 whole weeks," Rebecca said with slight anger in her voice.
"Okay. I'll sent a search team to find your two children right now," the police officer said.
In the Outlands, Janja and Mzingo had a meeting with their fellow Outlanders.
"I'm telling you all, those two human kids are greater threats than Kion and his boonies," Mzingo announced.
"But I know they can't defeat and overpower us since we can only be defeated by lions," Janja said, as everyone muttered in agreement.
Back in the Pride Lands, the Roberts twins and the royal family are outside the king's den. Nala had a short conversation with Erika and Cole.
"How old are you two?" Nala asked the Roberts twins.
"We're 11 years old. We're also twins and technically, I am older then Erika by 10 seconds," Cole replied.
Before Simba could enter the king's den. Zazu flew forward with a worried expression,
"Sire. Hyenas are charging towards Pride Rock," he told him causing Simba to growl,
"Nala, keep Kion and Kiara here," Simba told his queen who nodded as she held her cubs close protectively, much to Kion's protests.
Erika and Cole watched as all the animals ran in terror as the hyenas snapped at them,
"We have to do something!" Erika said.
"Yeah!" Cole agreed and the twins tried to run but Rafiki stopped them.
"Fear not, Erika and Cole. King Simba has this battle at paw," he assured her and the twins felt hopeless as they watched Simba lunge at the Hyenas and their eyes widened,
"Your highness, look out!" Cole yelled as one of the hyenas lunged, latching their teeth onto Simba's front leg, causing him to fall forward and he struggled to stand back up. Erika shook her head before she and Cole ran past Rafiki towards the battlefield but felt a voice run through her mind.
"Do not be foolish, Erika and Cole" Mufasa spoke.
"Either one or two humans are no match to a pack of fully grown hyenas," he told them, causing the twins to frown.
"We need to help your son," Cole murmured as he and Erika could practically sense Mufasa smiling.
"A human's strength such as your own is a great deal of strength indeed but these hyenas can only be beaten by a lion," he told them as his voice faded and Erika and Cole felt the words run through them veins and their eyes glowed for a second as they stepped towards the battlefield.
The hyenas laughed manically as Simba stood weakly but found it hard to take another step,
"Awwwww, is the little kitten hurt?" Chungu mocked, causing Simba to growl angrily as they stalked towards him slowly.
"Go away," a voice said firmly causing the hyenas to turn and see Erika and Cole glaring at them in anger. They laughed manically once more.
"Oooooooo, the big bad humans have come to tell us off," Cheezi laughed causing Erika to glare firmly as they turned back towards Simba preparing to pounce.
"I said GO AWWWWAAAAYYYY!" Erika yelled except this time, it came out as a lion's roar and the clouds above her turned into roaring lion heads as the sun shone down upon her causing her and Cole's Lion Guard marks to shine brightly, fangs to jut out from their mouths, and red marks appear on their cheeks (two on each side).
All they hyenas could only do is watch in terror as the wind swirled strongly around the twins and when it faded, they saw two lion cubs in the twins' place, growling warningly. Lioness Cub Erika has gold fur and white paws while Lion Cub Cole has the same fur color as Erika and instead of white paws, he has a small tuft of brown hair on his head. They both still have the red marks on their faces.
"Did I make myself clear this time?" Lioness Cub Erika growled, causing all the hyenas to shake with fear and Cole leapt towards them before chasing them back towards the Outlands and roared at them.
"Don't come back!" he roared and Simba watched in amazement as the two cubs turned back towards him with an exhausted expression as the wind surrounded her once more as they transformed back to their human forms before fainting. It didn't take long for the residents of Pride Rock to come to Simba and the twins' assistance.
From Pride Rock, Nala, Kiara, and Kion witnessed the whole battle.
"Did you see that? That was awesome!" Kion said, cheerfully.
"But how is this possible? Only you can do the Roar of the Elders, Kion," Kiara was shocked and confused by what Erika just did.
"That is something I don't know, too," Nala remarked.
Back at the police station, Erika's roar can also be heard but not very loud. Marion was the first to hear it.
"Did you hear that?" Marion asked his wife.
"Yeah. It's like the sound of a lion's roar," Rebecca replied before she gasped, "What if our kids get attacked and injured by lions."
"Don't worry, dear. I'm sure they will be fine," Marion assured.
Author's Note: Bet you didn't know that Erika can do the Roar of the Elders, despite being a human and that she is the younger twin. Also, sorry for this chapter being short, I suffered from writer's block for a few months and almost ran out of ideas. The red marks on Erika's and Cole's faces are inspired from Ara Han's Celestial Fox persona from the video game Elsword.