The Lion King/Guard : Survive from Death

Part 1 - Love, Legacy, and New Beginnings

Kion and Rani had returned to the Pridelands to visit Kion's sister, Kiara, who was about to give birth to twins. As they entered the den, they saw the adorable cubs cuddling close to their mother, their tiny bodies wriggling with excitement.

"Isn't it lovely?" Rani whispered, a tear of joy streaming down her face. She extended her paw to gently stroke one of the cubs, marveling at their soft fur and delicate features.

"So, Kiara, what are their genders?" Kion inquired eagerly, his eyes sparkling with anticipation. He crouched down beside Kiara, observing the cubs with affectionate curiosity.

"This little one with the dark brown fur is a male like his father, and the cub with the golden pelt is a female like me!" Kiara smiled proudly as she shared the news. She carefully cradled the male cub in her paw, his eyes blinking open and closed in the warm glow of his mother's love.

"Have you decided on names for each of them?" Rani asked curiously, her gaze shifting between the two cubs. She extended her own paw, lightly brushing against the female cub's velvety fur.

"Well, we've chosen to call the male Nguvu, which means 'strength' in Swahili, and the female Kifahari, which means 'elegance,'" Kovu explained, his voice filled with pride. He delicately lifted the female cub with his paw, admiring her tiny features and the way she wriggled in response to his touch.

"And those are great names, Kovu!" Kion exclaimed with a smile, his voice filled with admiration for his sister and brother-in-law's choice. He gently nudged the male cub with his paw, playfully encouraging him to explore the world around him.

Just then, Simba and Nala entered the den, their eyes widening in surprise and delight as they witnessed Kion and Rani engaged in conversation with Kiara and Kovu. Simba approached his son, his voice filled with a mixture of disbelief and joy.

"Kion? Is it really you?" Simba asked with a surprised frown, his paw reaching out to touch Kion's shoulder, as if to confirm his presence.

"Dad!!" Kion ran up to his father and embraced him tightly, their paws wrapping around each other in a warm embrace. Kion's voice was filled with emotion as he spoke, his words slightly muffled against Simba's mane.

"I've missed you so much, Kion!" Simba beamed and nuzzled his son affectionately, his paw gently ruffling Kion's mane.

"I've missed you too, Dad," Kion replied, his voice filled with a mixture of happiness and relief. He took a step back, allowing Simba and Nala to take in his presence fully.

"Kion, when did you arrive? We've missed both of you, and who's been taking care of the Kingdom?" Nala inquired, her eyes brimming with curiosity and concern. She moved closer to her son, her paw instinctively reaching out to touch his cheek.

"Oh, we just arrived about ten minutes ago, and Surak has been overseeing the Kingdom in our absence," Kion responded, addressing Nala's questions while sharing a reassuring smile. He felt a sense of comfort and familiarity wash over him as he stood before his parents, surrounded by the love and support of his family.

After a brief catch-up with the family, the hunting team arrived with a large wildebeest and a zebra for lunch. The enticing scent of fresh meat filled the den, drawing everyone's attention. They gathered around the meal, their paws reaching out to claim their portion of the feast.

"Alright, everyone, it's time for lunch since the hunting party has returned," Simba announced to the family, his voice resonating with a mix of authority and warmth. The pride settled around the food, their paws tearing into the succulent meat, savoring each bite.

"Have you two thought about having cubs of your own?" Simba asked, his voice filled with a fatherly curiosity. He glanced at Kion and Rani, a twinkle of excitement in his eyes.