Always here: A Kion x Reader story

Chapter 1: The Tree of Life.

You are a teenage lioness who helped Kion defeat Scar and protect his home. You finally got to The Tree of Life after a long journey. "The last moja kwa moja Stone is on the other side of the lake." Anga says. "We're almost at the Tree of Life!" Ono says excitedly. "I know, finally. Anga? How long will it take to go around the lake?" Kion asks Anga. "It's pretty big. Could take all night." Anga replies. Kion rubs his scar and groans. "Then let's get going." Kion orders. "Hey, Kion! Look at this!" Bunga says. He taps the ice. "The lake. It's hard." Bunga says. "The lake isn't hard. It's ice. It's so cold it must've frozen over." Ono tells Bunga. "Yeah, well, it's 'ice' enough that we can walk on it. Maybe all the way across." Bunga says. "You think it's safe?" Fuli asks. "Let's hope." You say to Fuli. "Ah, I'm not sure. It could be, but I think we should test it first." Ono says. "How are we going to do that?" Beshte asks. Makini points to Bunga. "Maybe like that." Makini says. Bunga ice skates. "This is great! Huhuha! C'mon out! The ice is fine!" Bunga says. "I think Bunga's right. That looks like the fastest way to go. C'mon!" Kion orders. Kion goes on the ice. "Whoa..." Kion says. "Whoa, it's slippery!" Makini says before she chuckles. "And kind of fun." Makini says. "Is it? Hmm. AYAGH! WHOA! I think I'll just stick to flying." Ono says. The ice makes a cracking noise. "Guys? I'm not sure this was a good idea." Beshte says. The ice starts to break. Beshte does a soft gasp. "Uh-oh. The ice IS CRACKING!!!" Beshte says. The ice breaks. "Everyone, run!" Kion orders. Everyone makes it to the other side except Makini. "Help! Help!" Makini says. "I got her!" You say. You go on the ice she's standing on and throws her across the ice. Little did you know...Makini's staff fell off her and into the water. You look around and see that she's in Makini's shoes. "Oh no." You say. The ice breaks and you fall in the freezing water. You scream. "Kia!" Kion says. He grunts. Kion and Fuli help you out of the water. "You saved me. Thank you so much, guys." You say. Fuli nods and smiles. You smile at her back. "Yeah, no problem, cool. Now, let's get off this ice." Kion says. You roll your eyes. "Did you just roll your eyes at me?! If you rolled your eyes at me, you will regret it!" He says. "Uh....no!" I say. "Kion! Calm down!" Fuli says. Kion rubs his scar and grunts. "Makini... I think I need some tuliza." Kion tells Makini. "Sure, Kion." Makini says. She then gasps. "Oh no!!! My staff! It must have slipped off when Kia saved me!" Makini says. "I don't see it. Must be under the ice." Anga says. "So we don't have any tuliza?" Kion asks. "Sorry Kion." Makini says. "It's okay. At least we're close to the last moja kwa moja stone. Right, Anga?" Kion asks. "Yep. Right over there." Anga tells Kion. Ono gasps. "Oh no!" Ono says. "What is it, Ono?" You ask. "I just realized. Without Makini's staff we can't bring the painting to life!" Ono says. "So?" Bunga asks. " So, we can't be sure it's really moja kwa moja stone." Ono tells Bunga. "Oh no!" You say. "But you remember Rafiki's map, don't you, Ono? If this is the last moja kwa moja stone, then the Tree of Life must be nearby." Kion says. "Let me see. Nawaza. According to the map, there's a narrow mountain pass ahead. And on the other side is the Tree of Life." Ono says. "Thanks Ono." You say. "Anga? Do you see a pass in the mountain?" Kion asks. Anga swoops up and comes back down. "This way." Anga says. "Ooh, Anga, do you see The Tree of Life, too?" Bunga asks. "I can't see through mountains." Anga says raising her eyebrow. "Yeah, duh, Bunga." You say. "Everyone, let's head for that mountain pass." Kion says. "Kion? I really think we should wait until morning. We don't know what's on the other side of that mountain. If we wait til sunrise, we'll be able to see better." Fuli says to Kion. "Yeah, Kion. Fuli's right. We should wait untill sunrise to go." You tell him. Fuli, Kia, I'm not gonna get any better just waiting here. Now c'mon." Kion says. "It's okay Fuli. Once we get Kion to the Tree of Life, he'll feel better." You tell her. Fuli sighs. "I sure hope so. All right." Fuli says. "You heard Kion. Let's go." You say to the others. "C'mon everyone. Keep moving." Kion says. Buzzing is heard. "Huh? A beehive. A beehive means bees. And honey, too. Mmm!" Bunga says."Bunga! Don't!" Kion says. "Don't worry. I'm fine. Almost there." Bunga says. "Bunga!" Kion says. "Bunga!" Fuli says. "Look out!" I say. Rocks fall down. "Whoaoaooooaaaahhhh!" Bunga says. "Rockslide! Everyone, scatter!" Kion orders. "Hapana!!!" Ono says. You scream in pain. "Hevi Kabisa! Now the whole mountain pass is blocked. Bunga! Why didn't you just listen to me?! Bunga?" Kion says. "In here." Bunga says. "Little B. You okay?" Beshte asks. "Yep, I'm good. Kinda cozy in here." Bunga says. "Kia?!" Kion says. "I...I-I'm okay..." You say. Fuli runs over to you and sees that your paw was crushed by the rocks. "Kia! You're not okay! Your bleeding!" Fuli says to you. "Wh-What?!" You say in shock. You look at your bleeding paw. "Well, that makes three of us." Anga says. "Ugh. And we're so close." Kion says. "Shwari, Kion. It's okay." Makini says. "Okay!? We've just blocked the only way to the Tree of Life!! Everyone, we have to clear these rocks. Now!" Kion orders. "And get me free, right?" Bunga asks. "That's right, Little B." Beshte says to Bunga. Fuli walks to Kion. "We could just leave him." Fuli says. Everyone is clearing up the rocks until a lion with brown fur and blue eyes appears. "Lada'i!" A mystery lion says. "Wha---?" Fuli says before the lion pins Kion. "NO!" You say before you go pin the teenage male lion. "Fuli. More lions." Anga tells her. Fuli gasps. "What's going on?!" Fuli asks. "What do we do, Fuli?" Beshte asks Fuli. Anga, Beshte, help Kion hold off the lions. Makini and Ono, keep working to get Bunga free. "On it." Makini says. "Affirmative." Ono says. "Okay." Anga says. "You got it, Fuli. Twinde Kiboko!" Beshte says. "Jogina!" A mystery lion says. "Anga lenga!" Anga says. "Nirmala, duck." The mystery lion says. The lioness who is named Nirmala ducks. "Thanks." Nirmala says. A mystery teenage lioness tries to pin Fuli. "Hey! I don't know what we did to you!" You say to her. "This has gotta be a misunderstanding." Fuli tells her. "Misunderstanding? Is that what you call this rockslide?!" The lioness says. The lioness tries to pin Fuli but Beshte gets in the way, making the lioness bump her head on his stomach and her falling down. She growls. "The rockslide was an accident." Fuli tells her. "We didn't mean to start it." You say with a tear going down your face. "Please." You say. Kion and the other male fight. "And your lion friend attacking my little brother is an accident too?! Raagh!" The lioness says. She tries to pin Fuli, but you get in her way and so, she pins you. "Leave them alone or face the consequences!" You say. "Shut up, you monster! I bet you'll do the MOST damage at the Tree of Life for siding with these other monsters!" She says to you, messing with your head. You look up at the sky with a frown, thinking about what she had said. "You fight good. But I fight even more good!" The younger lion says. "Ah, oof." Kion says before he growls. "I don't know who you are. But we've come too far to let you stop us now." Kion says about to Roar. "What? What is that?" The lion asks. "FULI! KION IS ABOUT TO-----" You say to Fuli before Kion Roars and cuts you off. "Did you see that, too?" Nirmala asks the elder male. "Indeed. I've heard stories of a lion with a powerful roar. But not since I was a cub. Rani? How do you want to proceed?" The male asks. Rani runs up to Kion. "Kion. Your out of control!" Fuli tells him. Kion softly grunts. "Fuli. I...Yeah. I guess I was." Kion says to Fuli. Rani pins Kion. "Lion, Who are you?!" Rani asks him. "What? Who am I? Who are you?" Kion asks her. "I am Rani, leader of The Night Pride." Rani tells him. "Night Pride?" Kion asks, confused. "We protect everyone at the Tree of Life from those who might cause them harm. Like you. And your.........roar." Rani says to Kion. "I'm sorry. We're really not a threat. I can explain." Kion tells her. "You may say that you and your friends mean no harm, but actions... speak louder than words." Rani says. "We're not here to harm anyone!" You tell her, to her disbelief. "Why should I believe you, You....you demon!" She says. "I-----" I say before I sigh. "Listen, It's okay if you don't believe us, but look into my friend's eyes and see if you think he's lying anymore." You tell her. "Fine!" She says. She looks at Kion's eyes at sees that he isn't lying. Rani gets off of Kion. "Thanks. Rani, my name's Kion. My friends and I have been on a very long journey. We need to get to the Tree of Life to get help. I need help." He tells her. "I'm sure you do. But your roar sent my brother flying. I can only imagine the damage you could do to everyone living at the Tree of Life." Rani tells him. Kion: But I......." Kion says before she cuts him off. "You, and your friends will NEVER be welcome at the Tree of Life. Leave now and never return! Night Pride, together!" She says. The Night Pride leaves. "I...I can't believe it." Kion says. "So... now what?" Anga asks. "Uh, maybe get me outta here?" Bunga asks. "Yeah. Come on." Fuli says. "Hey, hey, Kion you don't have to listen to her, you've got the Roar! Those lions won't stop us from going to The Tree of Life." Bunga says. "Bunga, just because we can do something doesn't mean we should." Fuli says. "Really? Anytime I can eat a grub, I do!" Bunga says. "Bunga, That's different. Just go. This is hardly the time or place to talk about this." You tell him. "Fuli and Kia are right, Little B. We want to be welcomed at The Tree of Life, not fight our way in. Although we did start the rockslide and block the mountain pass, maybe the lions were just defending their home just like we would if someone started a rockslide in the Pride Lands." Beshte tells Bunga. "Does that mean we're not going to the Tree of Life now?" Makini asks. "No, we just have to come up with another plan." You say. "Yeah, Kia's right. We just have to come up with another plan. Right, Kion?" Fuli asks. Kion walks away. "Kion?" You say. "Okay...for now let's just get Bunga out of these rocks." Fuli says. "No!" You say. "Excuse me?!" Fuli says. "I said...No! I can't leave Kion all by himself!" You say. "Kia! He's leaving! You might get hurt!" Fuli says to you. "I don't care! I'm going to help him!" You say all teary eyed. "Why do you care about him so much?" Fuli asks. "BECAUSE I LOVE HIM!" You say. The group goes silent. "You... You what?" Beshte asks. You sigh. "I...I love him..." You say with a nervous chuckle. "O-Okay." Fuli says. "So when were you planning to tell him?" Bunga asks super quiet. "BUNGA!!!!!" The group says. "BUNGA." Fuli says through her teeth. "I don't know...I was kinda gonna tell him when we got to The Tree of Life." You say. "Don't worry, Kia! You'll get a chance to tell him! Like my dad always says! You can't go wrong trying to make things right for you!" Beshte says. "Your right...thanks, Beshte." You say thanking him. "No problem." Beshte says. "Kion!" You say. "Hi, Kia." He says sadly. "Kion, I have something to tell you!" You tell him. "What?" He asks. "I love you!" You just yell out. His eyes widen in suprise. "You---you what? What did you say?" He asks. "I said, I love you, Prince Kion." You say. He smiles. "I love you, too." He says. We nuzzle.