~Episode eighteen: Triumph Of The Roar~
(Nirmala's final verdict, Kion's response)
"Nice moves, Kion." Rani commented as the Night Pride came to join the Lion Guard.
"That's right!" Bunga grinned, coming to lean casually against Surak's shoulder. "The Lion Guard's Fiercest is.. back!"
"Heh,.. Bunga.." Kion smiled bashfully, nearly blushing.
"Actually, I think Bunga's right." Nirmala informed him, much to his surprise. "This battle proved you can be calm,.. and focused. Your healing.. is complete." And while the initial excitement and relief washed over him with ease;.. a new realization came with the praises of his team.
"Feels great being healed.. doesn't it?" Ono mentioned brightly. But the feeling inside him seemed almost the opposite, as he recalled the day or two before.
"And now that you're healed, we can go home!" Fuli declared.
Home! He remembered, with a different feeling than before.
"Back to the Pridelands!" Beshte gushed.
Back to the Pridelands.. And it almost scared him how off even his own thoughts sounded.
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(After leaving the guard alone)
What am I gonna tell the Guard when they ask what I've been up to? The thought came to mind so clearly, it almost shocked him with how much easier he could now think. You'd think hearing Nirmala finally say that I'm healed would be far more.. Encouraging.. But then.. Why do I feel so.. torn?? And if we go home,..and.. all those predators stay here.. Who will help the Night Pride defend the Tree Of Life and the animals who live here? How can we leave here knowing that we let this happen.. that I let this happen.. There must be more I can do here. I need to fix this!
His paws were willing to take him where he subconsciously desired to go, and he was relieved when the ground under him finally sloped up with more shade falling upon him than the open plains.
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(Kion resumes his training with Askari)
"Now,.. the first thing I want you to realize.." Askari mentioned as "Is that the Roar.. is far more than a weapon for battle.. It's so much more.."
"So I'm told." Kion confirmed, a furrowed brow sending his gaze downward.
"And no just that.." Askari went on, earning his wide, thoughtful glance.
"It also has more of an.. Internal aspect.. As well.."
"It sometimes responds to how you feel sometimes.. is that right?" Askari asked in a new tone of question.
"Yeah!" Kion recollected, as the most prominent memories began to resurface. "It does.."
"And your scar has made it more difficult to stay calm,.. Correct?"
"How did you know?!" Kion gasped, stepping a little closer to him in surprise.
"The Roar has great power.." Askari reminded him. "And if you can control your emotions,.. it can be precise as well." He merely explained.
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(conversation amongst the Guard; without Bunga?)
"Want me to bring him back?" Anga asked, as the honey badger on a mission took off.
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New Angles
FanfictionA collection of snippets from the Lion Guard's third and supposed "final" season. These snippets are essentially "add-ons" to an already great season. Keep in mind that even though some of these may be taking place BETWEEN episodes they are just ide...
