The Final Tale

The Final Tale Ch. 12

The Lion Guard had come to attend a meeting with Simba, Bupu's herd, and Makuu's float. Both factions of Pridelanders had been chased out of their respective turfs by the marauding Outlanders. Now that day has come, it was time to something about this.

"I know that all of you are very concerned." Simba spoke to the crowds of Antelopes and Crocodiles. "But I would like to say that the Lion Guard will protect you."

"Concerned is the polite word for how we feel." Bupu huffed. "My herd's been up all night since the attack all afraid that the Outlanders will strike again!"

"I agree with Bupu." Makuu stepped forward. "Without our watering hole, my float has been thirsty beyond recognition. And now that the Dry Season's at it's hottest week, things aren't looking too good "

"I know, I know." Simba began to nod. "But I can tell you now that we will not let the Outlanders do anything more to you."

"I can help as well."

Every head that had gathered at the meeting turned to see Fikiri heading their way, allied by his son, Rogo and Ugo. The adult Mandrill walked up to where Simba was standing. "Your Majesty, allow me to go to where the Outlanders are. I can talk with the-"

"No." Simba said swiftly. "I will not put you in danger like that, Fikiri. They will not be willing to talk to you, they will kill you. Remember at the Gorge?"

"I remember plainly, your Majesty." Fikiri reasonably nodded. "But, in my travels outside the Pridelands, I've been able to reason with many animals of hostile intentions. The same might be said for these Outlanders. All I want is what's good for my Troop." He then gave a glance to his sons. "For my family."

Simba began to think on this for a while. Fikiri was a rather strategic Mandrill who knew how to handle these kind of situations. But going before Scar's Army with no reinforcements?

"Very well, Fikiri." Simba said to him. "But I will have the Lion Guard come with you in hiding, I case things get too hectic."

"I can live with that." Fikiri turned to his sons. "Rogo, Ugo, head back to Ukuni woods and check on your sister."

"Can do dad." Rogo nodded as Ugo did the same.

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On the outside, Kion had grown bored of being alone for so long. But inside, his overriding guilt and sorrow still plagued him. The day where his injuries healed would not come soon enough. When that day came, he would go to the Bavkkands, find Jasiri, apologize, and introduce her to his dad. In doing so, he would show him that not all Hyenas were mean like the ones of his day.

And, of course, he'd have to apologize to his friends as well.

But he couldn't do that lying down.

He tries to use his legs to stand, but still having very little strength from the Injuries he sustained from Zira, he wobbled and laid back down.

"I wouldn't try that, Kion."

The voice he heard did not sound cold like the last voice he had heard speak to him days ago. He turned to see the owner of the voice entering his cave.

Kiara.

Kiara did not seem angry at Kion, nor did she sound condescending. Instead, she seemed very worried about him. "Hey, little brother. How're you feeling?"

Kion looked a little confused as to why Kiara was not acting disappointed in him. "Um.... I'm fine, Kiara. Why do you ask?"

"Why wouldn't I ask?" Kiara tilted her head. "You're my brother, and if you're hurt, I've got to worry about you, right?"