The Lion Guard My Version: Chapter 3

after that little incident with Kibango the Serval by saving him and his family from Janja and his posse, Kion and his closest friends saw that the Pridelands were at full peace, for now of course. All the animals living within the lands that the sun shines down on, Fuli stated "well, I suppose since we looked everywhere on the pridelands, we say we should call it a day. I'm really hungry right now, I can eat a whole hyrax right now."

"Ha! You read my mind, Fuli." Said Bunga. "Lots of fruits and grub for me back at a Timon and Pumbaa's oasis, boy am I hungry."

"you're always hungry, Bunga." Beshte said with his eyes narrowed. "Although we did take a long walk across the savanna, and it has made me a little tired."

Ono licked his beaked and he remarked "I wander if there are some Grasshoppers or bugs I can eat somewhere. Ooh, I bet the rhinos and Cape buffalo would have some ticks trying to suck their blood, I could really go for some ticks."

Finally, Kion's stomach growled the last, and he remarked "well, I guess you guys are right. But Ono, can you still check the ground from the skies once in a while just in case? And if you do see any trouble, let us all know."

the cattle egret made a head nod, and he said "you got it Kion." Then he flew away into the big, blue sky. It didn't take long for the other members of the Lion Guard to disband too, and the. Kion was alone again. As he went home, he saw many faces from the other lionesses living in the Pride Rock.

thinking with his stomach again, he went over to the buffalo carcass that Simba and Nala brought back home before, and it still tasted good for him to eat. Despite the flies swarming around the carcass, he didn't care, for he was too hungry to even notice.

While sitting on a small ledge with a view of the lands behind the rock, Kion began to think of Mufasa again. Of course he remembered what he told him about calling his own grandfather again if he was having trouble or feeling down.

at first, he didn't think it would actually work, but then he decided to give it a shot anyway. "Grandfather Mufasa?" Kion said to the sky. "Are you there?"

it took a little while, and then the ghost of Mufasa appeared next to him, still looking quite regal as ever. "Of course I am, Kion." Said he. "I knew you would call on me again." Then he sat next to him. "What can I help you with, my grandson?"

"Grandfather, listen, i'm so sorry if I ran away like that. I know it was irresponsible, but I was just so frustrated, you know. And I'm also sorry for kinda telling you to go away like that back at the watering hole."

smiling warmly, Mufasa placed a paw on Kion's small back, and stated "it's alright, Kion. There's no need for you to apologize. I understand perfectly that you needed time alone to yourself and think things over, which is good."

Kion was relieved to hear that he didn't insult his almighty grandfather. "Good. But me and my family made up together."

"I know." Said Mufasa. "I have been watching that little event the other day. Like I have said before, I am always there for you like I am for Simba." Then he looked at the sky with him. "Such a beautiful day out here, isn't it?"

"uh-huh. Me and my friends protect these lands from all evil and protect the circle of life from getting off balance."

"indeed. I can tell you that you are doing a great job in your duties as the leader of the new Lion Guard."

"yeah, we just had a little run-in with Janja and his friends a little while ago. That Janja, heh, let me tell you Grandfather Mufasa, he is a nasty piece of work who doesn't care about the circle of life or anything else."

"but of course, you and all your friends drive him back to the outlands after you defeat him, especially with your roar of the elders on your side. Of course, there are still challenges greater than hyenas to overcome someday."

"what kind of challenges?" Kion asked

"most of them would be up to you. We are all responsible for our own actions."

"very true." Kion agreed, thinking about what kind of other obstacles there are that he doesn't know about. "But can you tell me some things that I might have to overcome someday?"

"it's something you have to see for yourself." Mufasa explained " it it doesn't mean I cannot help you with my words of guidance. I will help you every step of the way in any solution I can."

Kion smiled hearing those wise words from his deceased grandfather. "Thanks Grandfather Mufasa."

"you are quite welcome, Kion." He replied back to him. "You certainly have your father's looks, and the color of you mane is the same one as his."

"I don't have a mane yet, just this on my head."

Mufasa made a humble chuckle "I know, little one. But of course, that is still technically a mane after all."

the cub smirked "I guess so." then he got up and stretched himself a little. "Thank you again, grandfather."

"Anytime Kion, anytime." Mufasa remarked. "Farewell, and may the great kings of the past watch over you. And so will I." then he vanished into thin air again. Once more, Kion was alone for a little while. He went back inside Pride Rock and sat around in the royal chamber for a little rest from all that walking around the Pride Lands.

That Mufasa was a great and noble lion, and Kion was glad he was his grandfather. It was a good thing that he can talk to him whenever he wanted to call upon him. Hello, little brother." Said his sister coming down to lie next to him. "How was your patrolling?"

"well you know, Kiara, it was mostly peaceful, and it was mostly just Janja and his buddies."

"ugh. Honestly, don't those hyenas know when to give up and leave well enough alone?" She remarked in annoyance. "Besides that, I'm just glad to hear that your okay, and that he didn't hurt you." Then she kissed him on his head affectionately.

"aw, sis." Kion said. "Not in the rock."

"oh come on, Kion." She chuckled. "We're alone. Nobody can see us." Then she gently patted his small head with her big paw. Then she let out a sigh as she laid next to her sibling. "Kion,"

"yeah?"

"you know I love you, right?"

"I know. I love you too, Kiara." Kion said with a smile.

"And I know I might have said this, but you are really the greatest little brother in all the Pride Lands." Then she pulled him into a hug, and Kion was a little embarrassed at first, but then he began to enjoy the feeling of her body heat, and enjoyed being close to his big sister. These two did have a close relationship after all, and wouldn't let anything bad happen to either one like when Kiara tried to console him near the watering hole when he briefly ran away from home.

"Kiara?"

"yeah?"

"I want to say thank you for looking for me out there when I kinda ran away from you."

"of course. We're siblings, it's what we do." Then she had a look of guilt on her face. "Kion, I'm sorry if I hurt you back there. I never mean for you to feel alone or left out. It's kinda my fault that you ran away back there."

"no, don't say that, Kiara. You heard what dad said, he was just trying to make you and Kovu look like perfect leaders for the Pride Lands someday. Besides, he and mom said they were kind to blame too."

Kiara smirked "true"

"hey, what's going on here?" It was Kovu, noticing the two siblings laying together. "Did I miss anything? I thought I heard you guys talking about me."

"well, briefly Kovu, yes." Kiara clarified. "Me and Kion were just talking about him running away earlier. That's all."

"oh. So you feeling okay, buddy?"

"just fine, Kovu." The cub said. "Done with another patrol in the Pride Lands, and so far everything looks okay, just some Janja and hyena trouble as usual."

Kovu had a small look of annoyance. "Why is it always January and his boys terrorizing the Pride Lands most of the time? There's also Reirei an her jackal family that might come back here and steal everything the animals own"

"Good point, but I don'g think that she will come back to the Pride Lands anytime soon. They're all scared of my dad, that's for sure, and my roar of elders, don't forget that."

Kovu made a chuckle. "That's true. I remember the look on their faces when Simba scared them off."

"Right."

"So anyway, your dad's looking for you."

"Am I in trouble?"

"No no, of course not. He just wants to talk to you. That's all."

"Okay." Then he went up that he rock to find his father waiting for him along with Nala sitting right next to him. Both parents ears perked up and smiled when they saw their youngest child walking up to them. "Mom, dad, yoy wanted to see me?"

"Kion, I most certainly did. Listen how woukd you like to go to the Outlands with me and your mother?"

"The Outlands?" Kion asked. "Is there any trouble out there?"

"No Kion." Nala chuckled. "We are just going to see some old friends of ours. Remember Banzai, Shenzi, and Ed?"

"I remember you telling me about them a few years ago. Didn't they work with Scar?"

"Originally, yes, they were allies of Scar, but it turns out he was using them as a means to an end, and was only using them to his advantage. Now they want absolutely nothing to do with him anymore for betraying them." Simba explained. "Another thing is that when Zira was in the outlands, she and her pack of lions loyal to Scar chased them put because they gave the three hyenas so much trouble. Since Zira is dead, they came back to the Outlands, so I think this would be a brilliant opportunity to make peace with the hyenas."

"Right. So if we can see them again and make piece with them, maybe those three won't be such a problem to us anymore and maybe they will leave well enough alone."

"It's definitely what I am hoping, Nala." Simba said. "Anyway, would you like to come with us to the Outlands?"

"What about Janja's clan? They still cause trouble, and Reirei and her pack of Jackals. What if they all ambush us while we're not noticing them?"

"Don't worry Kion. We'll be prepared. And besides, you can bring the Lion Guard with you in case there is trouble."

"Gotcha. Can you get Zazu to tell them about the trip?"

"Of course."

The Outlands didn't really look like much or as beautiful as the Pride Lands were, but it had it's own sense of beauty. Kion and his friends were following behind Simba and Nala through a narrow corridor in between two cliffs.

At first Kion was a little cautious, even if he had the roar with him, but still he stood tall since his parents and the members of the Lion Guard were here. "You okay, Kion?" Fuli asked him.

"Uh-huh, just fine." Kion said "just trying to be careful out here. We're way bond the boundary of the Pride Lands."

'Ah come on." Said Bunga. "You're sounding just like Zazu."

Then after at least one mile, there were three hyenas drinking at a small pond. "Ah here we are." Simba said. "Hello!" He called to the three hyenas. All of them perked their heads up and saw Simba, Nala, and the kids with them.

"Ah, look who it is!" Said the leader, who was a female. "King Simba and Queen Nala, what a nice surprise for you to come here."

"Haven't seen you chumps in a while." Said the second one.

The third hyena didn't really say anything, but made a foolish chuckle and maniacal laugh.

"Yeah, what you said, Ed." Said the second hyena.

"Here for the peace talk I presume?" Asked Shenzi.

"Of course. Perhaps we can talk about ways that will benefit both of us."

'Heh, I sure hope so, Sim- I mean, your majesty." Banzai said. "Ah, and this is your boy, hmm?"

"Yes. Kion, meet Banzai, Shenzi, and Ed." Nala said.

"Nice to meet ya kid." Said the lead female. "Just look at you. You have your daddy's looks, and that lion insignia on you."

"Thanks. Nice to meet you, too." Kion replied a little uncomfortably.

"Hmm, so this is the new Lion Guard we heard about huh?" Asked Banzai. "Funny. I thought it was supposed to be made up of lions, not a bunch of little kids. Then he got smacked on the head by Shenzi. "Ow!"

"Shut up Banzai, he's just a cub." She scolded.

"I'm so sorry about them, Kion. They're kinda idiots. Anyway, let's just talk this out, Simba, Nala."

"Perfect." Said the queen. While the grownups were having their little talk, Kion and his friends had a little time to themselves.

"Kion!" Said a voice. He perked up, and saw Jasiri, the hyena that he was close with. The cub was more than happy to see her again. She wasn't alone, for her own clan, her sister Madoa, Tunu and Wema. "Long time no see." then she lept from a small hill and she was face to face with him. The young hyena was about the same height as Kion himself.

"Jasiri!" he said with joy." then they rubbed their faces against one another's body's like house cats. "It's so good to see you again. How have you been?"

"Leading my own clan showing them about the Circle of Life and all." Jasiri bragged.

"Hello Madoa. How have you been?"

"Doing just fine." Jasiri's sister replied.

"Hi Kion! Hi Lion Guard!" said Tunu and Wema in unison.

"Here it comes." said Fuli teasingly.

"What?"

"Oh nothing much. Just see how you two are together again." and the cheetah had a smirk on her face. Kion had an annoyed look on his face, and realized what she was going on about.

"Oh shut up, Fuli." Kion said.

"So I have taken that you met my mum?"

"Wait," then he looked over to where Shenzi was talking with Simba and Nala at the watering hole. "Shenzi's your mom?"

"Yep! And Banzai's my dad."

"Whoa, I did not notice that."

"Well no matter. Come on, let's talk over at our small den over there."

"Of course." then Kion walked with the young hyena to chat away alone.

"Don't they look so cute together?" asked Ono

"Of course it would violate so many laws of nature." Fuli noted. "But you're right.