Kion and Rani: A Decision

Chapter 20: A Happy Family

Kion and Aisi circled eachother. "You couldn't win Rani even if you wanted to," Aisi growled.

"Aisi what happened to you! Why are you acting like this?" Kion asked, concerned. "I only acted nice to you because I knew you wouldn't win," Aisi snarled.

Kion growled, "Just because I'm not as old as the rest of you, doesn't mean I can't win!" Aisi glared at him.

Kion sat down, "I can't hurt you Aisi. You are my friend. You protected me from Blaze and the others. I can't hurt you after what you've done for me."

Aisi roared with rage, and lunged at Kion. Rani watched in horror. Kion ducked and Aisi flew over him. 

Kion turned around, but was to slow. Aisi threw him against the tree. Kion's world went fuzzy. He tried to stand, but he lost his balance and fell down.

"Kion!" Rani shouted. She wanted to help him, but couldn't. It was a rule. You can't intervene in a fight, no matter what.

Rani watched in terror as Aisi approached him.

Kion saw a white figure approach him, "Aisi?" Aisi smirked. He helped Kion up, then threw him against the tree again. Kion groaned. Aisi headbutted his side.

Kion tried to fight back, but he couldn't see straight.

Aisi grabbed Kion's head, and slammed it right against the tree, hard. Blood dripped from Kion's head, and he fell down, his body limp.

"KION!" Rani screamed. Aisi smirked. He turned around and faced Rani, "You're mine now."

"No! I'm Kion's mate! Not yours!" Rani shouted. "I won the fight, and Kion is uh," Aisi laughed, "Dead."

"No he isn't! He can't be!" Rani cried. Aisi licked her cheek, "He is." Rani pushed him, "Get away from me!" Aisi growled. He slowly approached her.

Rani backed up, fear in her eyes. She looked back at the Tree to Kion's body. He was standing up. Rani would need to give him time to gather himself. She hated herself for doing this, but it was the only way to give Kion time.

"Ok, you win, I'll be your mate," Rani said convincingly. Aisi smirked. "So, why do you want me exactly?" Rani asked, sitting down.

"Do I need to tell you?" Aisi asked. He sat down as well. Rani looked past his shoulder. Kion was standing up, shaking his head. Rani turned back to Aisi, "Yes."

Kion slowly stood up, "Aggh my head." He held his head with his paw. His world was still fuzzy.

Kion shook his head. He almost lost his balance.

After a minute, Kion's vision was a little better. He looked up and saw Rani talking with Aisi.

"S-She likes him?" Kion asked himself. Then he saw Rani looking at him. A smile grew on her face.

Kion realized she was stalling him. Kion gained his strength, and pounced on Aisi.

"What!" Aisi asked confused. Rani backed up.

Kion pinned Aisi down. "I wish I didn't have to do this. But just know that I will always be your best friend. Even if I wasn't yours." Kion sunk his claws into Aisi's neck, staining his white fur red.

Aisi went limp. Kion sighed and got off him.

Rani ran up and hugged him. "Ow," Kion groaned. "You ok?" Rani asked. "My whole body hurts," Kion groaned. "Let's take you to the tree," Rani chuckled.

Rani and Kion walked into the tree. Ananda and Sahasi were still on the rock.

Kion went to the side of the tree and layed on his side.