The Darkness Within, The Tale of Kegun

The Darkness Within, The Tale of Kegun

The Darkness Within: The Tale of Kegun

The Time: 3:46 pm
The Place: Outlands
The Latitude: 106.3 NNE, 85.3 S
The Longitude: 95.8 E, 56.2 W
The Elevation: 4,326 Ft
The Tempeature: 84.3 F

I may be leaving, But my love is staying here with you. - Zira

Chapter One: The Deadly Truth

There is a lion walking across the arid lands of the Outlands. His name was Suka, He was out in search of some medical herbs. His mother Zira was in severely bad health with some unknown ailment. Suka had been sent to the Pridelands to get the aid of Rafiky, The local shaman. Suka came to the Pridelands out of breath. Simba jumped to his paws and roared at Suka, What are you doing in my lands Outlander ? Please help, Zira has come down with an unknown aimment that is threatning her life ! he yelled throat dry and sore. Although Simba could care less about Zira. It was his kingly duty to uphold justice and support the wounded. So he followed Suka with Rafiky on his back with a few medecinal herbs and mixes. Within an hour after Suka's departure he returned with Rafiky AND Simba. Although seeing Simba didnt help Zira much, she kept her mouth shut. Rafiky walked over to her and checked everything out. In about a miniute's time he stepped back and looked at her in puzzlement. I dunno whats wrong with dis lioness. he said quietly. he got out his herbs and made a mixture and put it in his half gourd and told her to eat it. It had to be the foulest thing any of them had ever smelt. But Zira couldnt smell, taste, feel ,or hear anything very well. And Rafiky suspected something. he sat and waited and soon what he expected to happen did. Zira fell asleep and soon after began to mumbel incoherantly. Suka and Vitani looked at their mother as she kept rambeling about nonsense. Kovu was out hunting for something to eat. Rafiky then walked back over to Simba with a sad look on his face. He said something to Simba witch caused him to look to Zira and then frown. I wonder whats wrong? said Nuka. Rafiky looked their way and solomenly walked over and rubbed his forehead slowly like he was trying to gain courage for something. Suka and Nuka were getting worried. And Vitani was begining to cry. Your mother, Has a very rare thing called , A Virus. What is it called? asked Vitani. Rafiky began to tear up at the fact of his own words. De Black Death.

Chapter 2: The Last Days

Suka, Vitani, Nuka, Simba, and Rafiky were all saddened by the truth. Zira soon woke up from her sleep asking what just happened, And why she just saw her life pass before her eyes while she was asleep. Rafiky looked to Suka and said. She's in the sixth stage. Vitani looked to Rafiky and asked. What's the seventh? Rafiky lowered his head. Death. he mumbled. Is there anything we can do? asked Suka. Yes, There is one thing you can do. he quietly said. Rafiky looked Suka, Nuka, And Vitani deep in the eyes and said. tell her you loved her, And if you've held any lies or pains from her, now is the time to tell her. You dont have much time either. he said as he looked at the still lioness. Suka and Nuka walked over to their mother and cried their secrets. Vitani just stared in suprise. There must be something we can do, there just has to ! she cried suddenly. Rafiky looked her in the eyes and said. There is nothing I can do, I can only help, I cannot interfere with death. Your mother, is doomed. There is no way to stop the virus. he finished. Vitani lowered her head. How does someone get it? she asked. Rafiky looked to her and frowned. No one knows, Some say it is the gods that plauge evil with it, other say it is from eating the meat of a dead hyena, No one is for sure. What do YOU think? she asked. I tink it is some kind of judgement, If you are evil you are plauged with its painful grasp. But if you are good it goes straight through you. Vitani looked to her brothers. You should go to her, She dont have long to live. he said. Vitani bid Simba and Rafiky farewell and went to her mother's side. Suka was crying and Nuka was in a state of shock. Vitani bent down and kissed her mother on the cheek. She then thought about the Black Death. If love is a curse than let it kill me. she said. Suka looked up from his crying, Black Death? said Suka. Whats that? asked Nuka. According to Rafiky its what mom has, The Black Death. she said. Nuka began to cry agian. Suka caressed his sister and told her he would always be there to protect her. Suddenly Nuka looked up from Zira's chest like he had seen a ghost. His eyes began to tear heavly and he slowly and sadly said. It stopped.

Vitani looked like she had seen a ghost herself. What do you mean stopped? she asked thunderstruck. Suka ran to Zira and put his head to her chest...Nothing but silence. Suka just sat laying agianst his dead mother with his head by her heart still listening for something, Anything. Vitani saw the glazed over look in her brother's eyes. Suka fiannaly got up and just stared into the chrimson sunset as it fell and painted the most wonderful sunset any of them had ever seen. Vitani looked at it too and a tear fell from her moist eyes, She loved sunsets. Suka, Nuka, And Vitani looked to the horizon. But the sad truth haunted them. Zira was dead.

Chapter 3: Witness to Insanity

Suka and Nuka were crying when Vitani spotted Kovu coming over the horizon with a fresh Kill. He drug the antelope across the Outland soil until Vitani helped him. Kovu saw that her eyes were full of tears and sore from alot of tears. kovu knew what she had to be crying about. He put the dead animal on the ground and looked at Vitani. How long ago? he said quietly. A few hours ago. she cried. Kovu looked into the night sky with a sad look. he quickly changed the subject. We should get this home before something else smells it. he said as he proped the limp animal on his back and walked towards Outland hill. When Kovu got inside he put the dead antelope in a deeper den where they usualy kept their meat. it was usually full of animals, But since Zira had become sick food was becoming scarce agian. Scar never was a good hunter himself, And lately he had went off to some land he could not tell them of. She didnt know how to explain it to him, if he ever returned.


Pridelands


Simba was announcing the death of Zira when a cold wind blew through the Pridelands. It was like ice, it cut through everyone and chilled them to the bone with its cool caress and the sound of howling it made when it snaked through the trees with fludity. The vewing was in the Outlands, thus not many came to see the Queen of Hate off. The same cold wind blew through the Outland desert. Something was terribly wrong. Also Suka had disappeared after the presentation of Zira. That night Nuka and Vitani went out looking for him in the cool night. They had no clue where to look first, Suka really had no favorites. They searched all of the Outlands high and low but Suka was no where to be found. I wonder where he went? thought Nuka as he looked under a thick bush. They searched for hours before coming upon a sight neither of them had ever seen before. In a tree not far away something littered the branches of a tree. When Vitani and Nuka got closer they both almost puked at the sight before them. There in the tree were animal organs of all kinds just draped over the branches like vines. It was a sickening sight indeed, But who would do such a thing? Then Vitani stumbled upon something worse. Down in a deep indentation in the ground she found all of the bodies that belonged to the organs. Vitani screamed as the sight made her vomit. Nuka ran to see what was wrong and fell into the divit in the ground and landed in the pile of bodies. He screamed and leaped from the pile of rotting flesh. What in the hell is going on ! yelled Nuka as he yanked a half rotten ear off his shoulder. He looked around him and suddenly realised something about all of these animals. Hey Vitani, He started. Yeah. she said still sick. Arent the main heards of Wildabeast in the Pridelands? he asked. Vitani looked and saw tha a lot of them were Wildabeast and other herbavores. I think so. Vitani then realised a grewsome sight. Nuka, We need to build a fire and fast ! she cried. Why? asked Nuka. I've got a feeling we need the light. she said slowly as she looked at the mound of unknown animals shrouded in the darkness of a crevice in the side of the cliff. Nuka proceeded to get sticks and twigs. And Vitani began to collect things like grass, and very small twigs ancd branches to start the fire with. They then began to rub the sticks together in the pile of grass and other flammable objects. soon smoke began to rise from the pile, Nuka stacked the twigs on top of the pile. A few seconds after he was done stacking the grass and fur burst into flame. As the fire grew so did Nuka and Vitani's curiosity of what was in the crevice. Soon the fire was roaing and the crevice was dull lighted. But it was lighted enpough to see what was in it... There had to be at least thirty bodies, Of LIONS ! But not just any kind of lions, PRIDELANDERS !

Just as Vitani and Nuka were going to leave the crevice a dark voice called out. Isnt it lovely ? All the dead body of those who made us suffer. Nuka and Vitani looked to the shadow in the entrance. The fire had been out out by this creature. Who are you? asked Vitani nervously. My name is not important, besides, We know each other very well, Dont we Nuka? Vitani spun around and looked at Nuka. I dont know him I swear. he promised. Oh come now, You know me very well. The myserious lion grabbed a still burning stick from the pit and held by his face, All they could see was him mouth. Dont you know your own brother? He then put the stick in front of his face and reviled himself. Suka? asked Vitani. In the LIVING flesh. he chuckled. But why did you do this? Why you ask? Well, While I was out on my walk I ran into a lone lioness by the name of Kyinjo, She is a great shaman from far away. She claims there IS a way to save someone from The Black Death, She said all you need to do is to feed the sick a mixture of Gilko leaves and Miasma Seed with the juice of a Boab fruit and it will cure them of the ailement. Zira's death was cold blooded murder. Vitani looked to Nuka and slowly said. Why would they do such a thing to her? They were afraid of her rule. But mainly beacuse of her line in power, Scar is still alive somewhere, Without Zira he will surely never return when he finds out about her "Natural" death. But I came across this lone lioness and she claims she has seen Scar near her home, The Plainlands. She said all she knew about him was that he was constantly talking about some Ushraunda girl. I told her our mother's true name was Ushranda. So she told me she would tell Scar about the bad news. Odds are he will be here tomorrow, Maybe yet tonight. So be prepared for a vigilant arrival.


Meanwhile in a faraway land

There was a lone lion standing atop a tall pillar of granite on the African Plains, Known as, The Plainlands. It was a huge, Dark, and Evil lion, With only one eye, the other was milky-blue and dead to the world, And most of all this lion resembled Suka, except for one trait other than the eye and massive build. This creature didnt move an inch. Suddenly the figure slowly began to dissappear, But before it totaly disappeared the creature could be easily identified, It WAS Suka, 500 miles from...Suka.


Chapter 4: The Vigilant Arrival

The next morning when the Outlanders woke up there was a strange feeling throughout the whole mound. There was some kind of supernatural preseance drifting around. Anyways the mornign continued as usual, But still no vivgilant arrival. Noon turned to night and no one came. Suka was setting on his favorite pearch high above the ground on top of the mound when he saw a wonderful sight in the sky. There were many diffrent colors swriling above. The sight made him feel happier for the night, But tomorrow would be a diffrent thing probably. Suka went to bed with happy memorys floating around in his mind. Later on in the night he stirred o a nightmare. he was on a cliff and he could see a group of lions surronding another. In his dream his vision cleared and he saw it was a bunch of Pridelanders surronding, Vitani. And Kovu was in with the Pridelanders. Nuka suddenly jumped into the scene and began to fight off the pridelanders. Suka ran faster ad faster but it seemed no matter how fast he moved he didnt get any closer. He saw his brother yell for his help as he continued to fight them off. Vitani was laying on the ground, Suddenly Sua was there in the middle of the fray. Vitani was laying on the groun for no apparent reason. then like on cue the Pridelanders circled them and a great ghost-like beast rose from Vitani's body killing her in the process. Then without warning the Pridelanders tackled Nuka and began to attack him soon ripping him to shreads. The great beast then attacked Suka pinning him to the ground and forcing its way down his throat. Suka watched as his family and life were taken from him in an instant. Suka suddenly rose and stood up. he suddenly felt as if he should follow his mind to a certian location. He began to wander through the cool Outland sand as he made his way to wherever his mind told him. He travled all night and into the morning sunlight. He came across a desolate land with no signs of life at all. Completely flat, No hills, No streams, No nothing. Suddenly Suka said. Its perfect ! he couldnt understand why he was saying these things until he felt a sharp pain in his head. Something had attacked him. It was a rouge lioness of great strength. She began to attack him, If not for a shadowy figure from nowhere he would have died. It threw the lioness into the air and reveiled its face to Suka. Vitani? Yeah, Saw ya leave last night, We've been traveling for so long, I dont even know where we are ! We? Yeah, Nuka followed me. Where is he? Over there by that tree. Suka then saw it, There was only one tree for miles. Weird huh? she said. Yeah. answered Suka. The unknown figure suddenly jumped to its paws and attacked poor Nuka. She clawed and slashed at him. Vitani and Suka ran to help ther brother. She continued to attack him until they both made contact with her shoulder knocking her off the now bloody form of Nuka. The lioness sudenly turned on Vitani and slashed her throat, Vitani then fell to her side. Suka ran to the lioness and attacked her with all his might ramming her in the side cracking her spine. She skidded for a few feet limply across the dirt. Suka then ran to Vitani and Nuka. Nuka was badly torn, Suka didnt knwo if he would live or not. Vitani however was doomed, her throat had been slashed open and she was slowly drowning in her own blood. She turned her head and looked at the rough lioness and just happened to see the brown stripe that ran down her shoulders. Only two lions were know to carry this trait. It was the sign of the Shadowlander. And it is only in the female. The twins Zira And Mirhiza. Vitani looked to Suka and gave him a worried look. that look was then frozen on her face by the touch of death. Suka sat and cried over his sister's dead body. He then remembwered Nuka was badly hurt. He stumbled over to him and Nuka looked at him with a sad look. Let me tell ya, This really stings. he laughed. Suka smiled, Your gona be fine. Nuka looked to the lioness and said. Suka, Do you know hwo that is? Suka looked at her, He saw the mark of the Shadolander, the brown stripe. Suka then realised he had killed his Aunt Mirhiza. He was a murder, the thought sent ice through his veins. He looked back to Nuka and spoke. Its Mirhiza isnt it? I think so, Only two lioness carry that mark, And Mom's dead so do the math. Suka then roared in agony. Dont worry im sure mother will forgive you. said Nuka. He then began to fade. Oh no you dont. said Suka as he picked up his brother and ran across the desert. Suka, it took us nearly a day to get here, its over for me, Just do me a fovor and lay me by Vitani brother. Suka slowed and looked into Nuka's hanging head. Please. said Nuka. Suka slowly turned around and put his brother by his sister's corpse. Are you sure this is what you want? asked Suka. Nuka just nodded and took Vitani's paw, Wherever we go brother, We go togethter. sighed Nuka. Go in peace my brother. said Suka. Nuka then layed his head on the ground and closed his eyes. I love you. said Nuka. I love you to brother. said Suka now tearing up, he almost felt like laying down beside Nuka. But his mind told him otherwise. Suka then looked out on the horizon and began to walk a path to his future. He didnt know where he was, He didnt know anyone nearby, And he didnt know what he was going to do with his life.


Chapter 5: United Bloodlines

As Suka continued through the desert he thought to himself. Who's left? What family do I have that is still living? Suka pondered. Scar might as well be dead. Mom's gone, So are Vitani and Nuka. And I murdered Mirhiza, My own flesh and blood. Suka walked on for many miles wondering what he was going to do when a thought came to his mind. He has always consulted with another ofnthe pride before acting. Something he could not do now. His pride had been taken from him. Then Suka's emotions went heywire. Beacuse of those Pridelander's ! he yelled. Dammit ! I he thought. It all fits together ! Simba had Rafiky murder Zira by "saying" he couldnt help. Simba had sent Scar on his self destructive ways, Simba had enraged Mirhiza with the fact of her sister's death, And Simba was the one that banished all of them in the first place ! To say it in ture terms, Suka was madder than hell ! It's all beacuse of the Simba ! he yelled. Suka began to feel weak and tired, But his emotions ran through him like an intense wildfire quickly getting out of control. DAM YOU SIMBA ! I'll live to see the day you die ! he thundered. Al of Suka's goodness had been stripped from him, His family had been torn from his side, And his very soul was gone. This final burden on Suka was far too much for him to take. He suddenly screamed a thousand curses to the sky and roared at such a massive magnitude the whole savanna seemed to shake with his massive cry. He then bent down to see the blood coming out of his throat from his destroyed voice. he looked at it and smiled. I sewar on my own blood, I will see them all fall, They will ALL pay for what they did to ,my family. Suka then became very irate at the fact he had no clue where he even was. Then he saw a distant figure coming towards him. Suka was purely inraged, Nothing was going to cause him to move from his spot. The figure approached and then fiannaly began to run to him. Suka stared as the figure drew in close. Who are you. he slowly said. Well, it looks as if you've been injured. said the strange voice. Suka had not the ability to look up, for he might kill this lion out of pure anger. yes, That Simba has injured me in ways you could never understand. said Suka with a tremor in his voice. Oh, Try me. said the strange figure. He took my very family from me, He murdered them ! he suddenly yelled. Murdered? Scar took the lion's head and raised it so he could see it. Suka cringed at the blinding sun hiding whoever was looking at him. My dear son. said the lion as he embraced Suka. I beg your pardon. said Suka sounding sick. My father was killed long ago. said Suka reluctantly. Oh, he was was he? Well then, How can I prove myself to you? he said. First you could get out of the sun so I can see you. The lion ablidged and went to Suka's left. There. he said. Suka looked at this lion. It looked exactly his father. Okay, prove it. said Suka. Very well. said the lion. Your mother is Zira, Your brother's are Nuka and Kovu, And your sister is Vitani. Suka looked at him puzzled. Okay, One more thing, Only Scar could know. Before you became what you are now, What was the name of your mate before Zira, the one only YOU know of? Scar frowned at Suka. I had Shenzi as my mate then. he said. Suka looked to this lion, it was indeed his father. Oh father. said Suka as he returned the caress. let's go home. said Scar. To what, There's nothing left. he said quietly. What ever do you mean? asked Scar. Dad, He killed EVERYONE ! said Suka with a tremor in his voice. Scar was in a haze. Everyone? he said slowly. Yes, Everyone. Scar had tears forming in the corner's of his eyes. Not her. he pleaded, Please, tell me she's still alive. cried Scar. Suka began to cry with his father. Dad, They murdered her. he cried fiannaly breaking down. Scar was heartbroken. No, Please Suka, Not my Zira, Please, tell me your lying ! he bawled. Suka held onto his father and told him the whole story. She became very ill with a thing called a Vrius. he said. Scar's eyes grew wide. Iv'e heard of those before. he said. Anyways it was slowly killing her, we had to get help. I journeyed to the Pridelands to get Rafiky, Simba followed. When they arrived rafiky said she had something called, The Black Death. At this Scar fell to the ground crying. He said there was nothing he could do. She died about an hour later after they left. I couldnt take it, i had to leave, i went on a long journey through the lands. I ran across a lioness that called herself Kyinjo. Scar raised his head to her name. She claimed that there WAS a way to save Zira's life, That they still had plenty of time, And that she knew of rafiky's talents, He could have saved her life. Scar, Zira's death was cold blooded murder. Scar continued to cry. Vitani Nuka and I had to leave the Outlands, We couldnt live with the fact, At one point I went crazy and killed a whole hunting party of prideland lioness. On our trip to find you we were mistakenly ambushed by Mirhiza, She kiled Vitani almost instantly, I responded by killing Mirhiza without realizing who it was. Nuka pleaded to die by his sister in the desert. said Suka . I knew Kyinjo very well, She was the shaman of the Plainland pride. She helped me get through one of my roughest times. And I was coming home to see my family a changed lion, And now I find out im one day too late? cried Scar. Yep. said Suka. One day too late.

Chapter 6: The Death of Suka, Birth of Kegun

Scar was fully inraged at the fact that Simba had interfered in his life agian. This time he had taken his family. The good inside him was forever gone. The meetings were over, It was time for everyone to die ! Suka's heart died with his mother. The day Suka lost his family was the day he lost his heart. There was but a final string keeping him from going insaine, Scar. And that line was beginning to fray. I'll kill them all. said Scar. Without a second word Scar dashed off into the sunset with Suka flollowing close behind. This is sucide, They'll kill you ! yelled Suka. But Scar was too far gone to hear his son's crys. Scar bolted off to the Pridelands leaving Suka in the mists. He's doomed, But I have to help him, No way in hell am I going to be left alone on this world. Suka ran after his father. Within a day they were back in the Outlands. When Suka fiannaly arrived he saw Scar crying at the mouth of the cave. Suka padded up to him. Scar saw his son coming. They killed my beatfule Vitani. he cried. Poor Nuka. Suka sat next to his father. Why did this have to happen? The day before I came? asked Scar. I dont know dad. consoled Suka. My family is was all I had left of my legacy. said Scar. You stil have me dad. said Suka. Scar looked to his son and held him close. Simba has taken my family from me, I'll never be able to replace my wonderful Vitani. I shall never find another lioness like Zira. And no power on earth can replace porr Nuka. cried Scar. Just remember father, they'll always be in your heart. Scar suddenly looked to the Pridelands with a look of haterid. They took my family from me, That Simba has messed with my family for the last dam time ! Yelled Scar. I'll either kill all of them or die trying. he said with pride. Suka tried to stop his father but Scar backhanded him and made him hit the side of the termite mound. Scar then looked to Suka with eyes burning with hate. DO NOT INTERFERE WITH MY PLANS ! he thundered. Scar then ran off to the Pridelands alone. He'll never make it. sighed Suka. But he followed Scar to the Pridelands anyways. When they arrived Scar confronted Simba directly. I challange you to a duel. Why have you come back to my lands? asked Simba. Scar looked to Simba with a feirce look of haterid. THESE ARE MY LANDS, YOU ARE THE ONE WHO CAME AND KICKED ME OUT ! roared Scar with a demonic tone in his voice. Simba prepared to pounce. Scar awaited this move, When Simba jumped Scar jumped out of the way and buried his claws into Simba's side deeply. DIE YOU BEAST ! yelled Scar. Simba recovered from the attack and pounced agian pinning Scar to the ground. Scar figured Simba would do this, Scar responded by reaching up and grabbing Simba's throat in his jaws. Simba looked at Scar with a slightly worried look as Scar tore Simba's throat open. Simba then ordered all of his lioness to attack Scar. You coward ! yelled Scar as the lioness attacked him. Suka watched as Scar was mauled by the lioness, That Simba had sent upon Scar. Suka was heartbroken agian. He ran to the Outland hill where he could cry. At that same moment the lioness were going out on a hunt. And worst of all, The thing that angered Suka more than anything was the fact Simba was going to live, Scar was already dead. Suka sadly walked to the Outlands to cry.

Chapter 7: Igniton Point

When Suka arrived the Outland hill he ran to his home as he though of his deceased family. Every room he passed he saw a momery of his faimly. Good and bad both hurt him. The good memorys were gone, And he couldnt even witness the bad ones ever agian. Suka's heart was totaly broken. No matter where Suka went he was haunted by the fact, This had been Zira's home from birth to death. It reminded him of her so much. He had indured the best and worst times of his life here. This was his home. And now he had to live here with no one to love. Suka felt so broken, The ones he knew and loved best were gone for forever. It was a very hard burden to bear for a lion all alone within the span of a day. Suka lost everything that meant something to him in a single day. Suka was so upset, he cried for hours in his den. Suka woke up the next morning in his home, He woke up and expected to hear his family. The sad truth hit him when he remembered the past day. Suka sadly walked into the main room and sat on the floor and cried. Suddenly he herd something, It started out as a low rumble but got louder and louder as time continued. Suka went outside to see exactly what it was. Suka saw Simba running throught he grasses. Nothing adnormal. Then he saw it, there was a man running after him with some kind of stick that was throwing things at Simba that burst into fire when they touched something. Suka just sat and watched as Simba ran for his life. Then Simba took a turn towards the Outland hill with the man following close behind. Suka ran and hid as Simba rna into the Outland hill with the human in close range. Explosions then rocked the ground as the human was constantly shooting that stick from within the Outland hill. Suka watched as light permeated form the mound where the man fired his weapon. Suka laughed as he heard Simba's cries for help. He's gonna die in our very own home. laughed Suka. His blood will paint our walls. he laughed as hard as the ground shook. Suka stopped laughing when something hard hit him in the head. What the hell was that ! yelled Suka as he clutched his throbbing head. He looked up and saw the mound shook everytime the man fired his gun. Suka put two and two together and shreiked. He's gonna destroy our home ! Suka watched as the mound shook with every explosion. After the third explosion the top the mound began to crumble everywhere. Iv'e gotta stop him ! yelled Suka. Suka ran inside as the celing began to cave in. he ran throught the mound following the explosions. Parts of the mound were falling everywhere. If Suka didnt stop this man quick the whole place would surely crumble to the ground. Suka franticaly searched until he heard a strange noise, it sounded like explosions, But yet it wasnt the man's gun. Suka then stared in awe as he saw the walls were crumbling. NO ! yelled Suka. Suka ran for the exit. He saw Simba go running out of the Mound far ahead of him with the man nowhere in sight. Suka ran as fast as he could as his home slowly began to come down around him, Suka thought about stopping and just letting hiself be buried in his own home's rubble. But something pushed him on. As Suka ran out of the mound he saw it behind him. The massive spire like mounds at is top fell to the sides or just crumbled and then the whole mound itself just began to blow out alot of termites and dust and slowly collapsed in on itself until there was nothing left but a massive pile of splinters. Suka slowly walked back to what was left of his home. he sadly looked throught the pile of wood. Suka cried heavly as he realised he couldnt tell anything apart. His home was in ruins and . . . Suka then screamed to the skys. SIMBA ! ! ! Suka was enraged to a new level. Simba had taken EVERYTHING from him. Suka slowly picked through his home and smiled as he found a ray of sunshine in the remains. There in front of him was a bloody hand holding the stick that threw fire and made a hellish bang. Suka picked it up and held it in his paws, it gave him a sense of extreme power. Suka read the print on it. Anti-tank RL . (Anti material rocket). Suka got an evil look in his eyes as he had found his calling. My dear family, To this day I promise, I shall drink Simba's blood. I sadly saccrifice my name to create my new mood and identity. Simba, Watch out, Kegun is gonna kick your butt into oblivion for what you did to his family.

Chapter 8: Baptisim of Fire

Kegun held the gun in his paws, He loved the feel of its smooth surface. I will amass a pride that cannot be stopped. I will train them everything my mother and father taught them. If they cannot stand the pressure they will be killed in dishonor. I will have ONLY the best. Kegun took the man's gear and strapped it around his waist. he found a few other things, One of them was some small shiny thing that had a hole in the end of it. He held it in his paws and pointed it at a close mound. He pulled back on a small thin on it and it made a loud bang and pushed him back. But there was now a hole in the mound. Cool, Letters on it read, .50 Cal Desert Eagle Magnum. Very well, I shall call this the Magnum. He also found gernades. He threw them when he saw the words, Explosive. Seconds later it exploded. Very cool. He took all the supplys and made his way back to the Plainlands, There he would find the things he needed to create a massive army of super lions. Kegun walked his journey to the Plainlands, About halfway there he ran across a very familar lioness. Hello Kyinjo. said Kegun. Im impressed, Not many lions remember my name. she said. Where are you going? she asked. I wish to go to the Plainlands, Everything I once knew and loved dearly has been taken from me and I want Simba and all of the Pridelanders dead. Truthfully Kegun wanted EVERYONE dead. So, What are you looking for other than prime lions, And what are those things on your back? she asked curoius. Oh, They are called weapons. They are great for killing. he said proudly. May i see the big one? asked Kyinjo. Kegun looked into Kyinjo's eyes, He sensed no hostility in her eyes. Sure. he said gripping his magnum. She took it and aimed at a faraway mound. and made a boom sound. Does it actually work? she asked. Kegun slid a rocket into the breach and told her to pull back on the litle metal thing. Kegun watched as the lioness pulled the trigger. and the gun sent the lioness flying backward while the rocket went into the air harmlessly. Well, i wasnt expecting that. she snorted. I wish to find more. said Kegun. Well, you happen to be in luck, There is a group of humans that is constantly kidnapping our lioness and skinning them. If you kill these humans the lions will surely bow at your feet. she insured. Very well then, I will try and destroy this force and win the trust of your pride. said Kegun. Suka then began to walk to the Plainlands where he would begin the path down the road to revenge. Kegun then asked Kyinjo where she was headed. She replied she was headint towards the Pridelands to attend some kind of confrence about a mass killing of lionessoff the southern border. she replied. Kegun bid her farewell and turned back around and smiled an evil smile.

Chapter 9: The Bond of Blood

Kegun soon arived in the Plainlands to meet his new, soon to be army. he marvled at the lions masive size and strength. This is the perfect pride. he said while planning his attack on these humans. Greetings stranger, may I ask your name? asked a strange lion. My name is Kegun. he replied. Kegun? he asked stunned. Do you know the meaning of your name? questioned the lion. Kegun smiled and replied. Why yes I do, I gave myself that name, Ya see, my family was killed by a singel lion by the name of Simba. The king of the Pridelands? asked the lion. Yes, He took my whole family from me and then caused the destruction of my lovely home. said Suka. My name was Suka. The lion looked at him strangely. By chance was your mother Zira? Suka lowered his head and slowly said. Yes. May I ask how the mighty lioness Zira was taken down by Simba the Pridelander. Kegun smiled at this lion, He knew what he was getting at. My dear mother came down with a virus called The Black Death. The local shaman said there was no cure for it. This lion looked a little angered himself now. So, Simba was the cause of your whole family's death? he asked. Yes, One by one they were voicously murdered. My whole family gone within the span of a day. Then Simba caused the last piece of my family's legacy to be destroyed right in front of my face. My home, The last thing I had left was destroyed by Simba. So, My life as Suka was over, I was tired of that Simba. Now, I Kegun vow to kill Simba and watch his family legacy end forever. My family, The most dearest thing to me is gone forever, No one and nothing can replace the bond and love of my dear family. cried Kegun. I can see the anger you hold agianst Simba. said the lion. I guess I should introduce myself. he said. My name is Akus. Kegun looked at him, Tha is my old name backwards. Akus thought for a second and laughed. My, your right. he chuckled. Kegun then looked to Akus and asked him. Akus, Do you know of a clan of humans that often terrorise's this pride? asked Kegun. Akus looked to Kegun with an understanding look. Yes, My family was taken by them. he slowly said. Kegun looked to this lion with a look of unity. Say, Both of our family's were taken from us by two diffrent enemys, We could do each other a lot of good. said Suka. Akus looked to Suka wit a look of understanding. Very true my friend. said Akus. Very well, I shall form an alliance with you, Death. said Akus. Very well. smiled Suka as he walked off.

Kegun walked through the burning sand as he made his way to the encampment of humans that had been terrorizing the local lions. He smiled as he saw they had many weapons and heavy armor along with a host of vehicles. Massive tanks that had track big enough to crush boulders below them. Kegun studied the camp, if he came from the east he could seperate them from the vehicles giving him the advantage. Kegun slowly made his way to the eastern side of the camp. There he made his attack. Blazing his magnum. The men fell rapidly before even realising what was happening. Kegun blazed through clips at an astonishing rate of speed. As Kegun took down the men his magnum suddenly made a loud clang amd stopped firing. The trigger ceased to move. He cursed as he threw it to the ground and pulled the RL off his back and blew the encampent apart. After the third rocket he survailed the area. Everything was dead. Kegun smiled at the bloodbath surronding him. He picked up all the weapons and collected the dead bodies and put them into a large truck. Kegun loaded the other truck with all the weapons and hitched them together and hitched the two to the large tank. he looked to his magnum shining in the sand. He walked over to it and picked it up. he looked it over as he spoke. I'll make you better, More efficent. He then got into the tank and drove off with the trucks in tow.

As he made his way to the Plainlands a large group of lions came running toward the vehicles with the intention to destroy them somehow. kegun stopped the tank and got out. The lions collected around the vehicles as they investagated them. Hello. Kegun said happly. The mass of lions looked to him as if he was insaine. I have wiped out the clan of humans. A lioness snorted. Dont beleave me? Look in the truck behind me. The lions collected around it as the smell of death was already obvious. Kegun took the tarp off to reveil the mutiple dead bodies piled in the back of the truck. In the next truck I have attianed a large supply of firearms and other useful items such as food, Water, and medical supplies. Kegun was then allowed to drive the vehicles into the Plainland pride. He parked them infront of the underground palace. Kegun smiled and said. There are many more vehicles down there, if a few of you will come with me we'll bring them here as well. A small group of lions got into the back of the clean truck as they took off to the camp.

When they arrived they found two more tanks, Another truck, and a few peices of small artillery. They were all loaded into the truck and taken to the Plainland palace. When Kegun arrived he was greeted by the queen of the Plainlands, Zitta. Kegun marveled at how her name sounded so fimilar to his mother's. Hello my queen. he bowed. Please, Courtesy is not a law here. she spoke as she scratched her back. Very well then, Whats up Q baby? smirked Kegun. Better. she smiled. I must thank you for all you have done for our pride. May I be so bold as to ask where your king is? asked Kegun. Everyone gasped as Zitta gave Kegun a look of anger. ther eis NO king here. May I ask why? he snickered. Zitta looked to this lion, He sure had alot of nerve. Beacuse no one has ever been able to handle the queen of the Plainlands, Outlander. she spoke. Well, We'll just have to see about that. smiled Kegun as he lowered into the battle stance. May the blood fly. she hissed. The two tangled. Kegun was a meidum sized lion, But his internal anger over his life made him very agressive and highly agressive. On the other hand Zitta was a very robust lioness with a claw to kill without a second thought. The two fought for many miniutes both getting torn up fairly bad. Eventually Akus stepped inbetween them. It is quite obvious queen Zitta, You have met your king. Kegun stopped his attack instantly. Zitta on the other hand saw her opportunity and slashed Kegun's face wide open ripping his face to shreds and tearing one of his eyes apart, Akus quickly tackeled Zitta to the ground while the surronding lioness brought him medical supplies. None of them knew what to do with them though. Kegun thanked them and slowly patched himself up. His left eye was in ruins. Blood coursed from the wound on his actual eye. he put a large amount of cotton on it and made a bandage for his eye. The slashes across his face he filled with cotton and antibiotic sauve and bandaged them up as well. After that he stood up slowlylooking like a mummy and set down infront of the tank. Zitta soon came out of the palace and walked up to Kegun expecting him to rip her to bloody shreds. Kegun merely looked to her with his one good eye, smiled and said. Nice move there. kegun then settled back down and went to sleep for the night. Zitta looked to him and gained the courage to say something she had wanted to say since the first time she saw him that day. Kegun? he looked up at her in the glowing moonlight. Yeah? Would you like to come inside with me? she asked. Id hate to dirty your palace with my "weak" footsteps. he sobbed. She could tell he was hurt,inside. Well, I insist you come in with me. Kegun looked to her and raised his one good brow at her. Come on. she spoke. Kegun slowly got up and followed her into the palace. When Zitta got to her den Kegun went to sleep at the entrance of her den. Zitta woke him up agian. Kegun looked to her and said. Geeze, How am I supposed to sleep if ya keep waking me up? She smiled and looked at him and said. I want you to sleep WITH me. Kegun's eye opened as far as it could. He snickered and said. Good night my queen. As he fell back asleep a the entrance of her cave. Zitta gave up and went to sleep. She was happy to have him at the doorway anyways.

The next day Kegun awoke to an empty palace. Kegun walked outside and found everyone working at a shooting range they had set up. Kegun smiled as he saw his future army pratcing their paw at weaponry. Ever since he had come here his mental anguish had subside greatly. But his past still plauged him night and day. Kegun saw Zitta watching her pride shoting at the targets. She saw Kegun coming and motioned him over with a smile. Kegun went over to her where a shooting range was open. We have errected a speical target for you she smiled as she pointed down range with a daggerlike claw. Kegun looked down the range with his one good eye and saw somethingthat looked like Simba. Zitta handed him a rifle and said. lets see how good you really are. Kegun smiled and alligned the rifle with his right eye. heslowly aimed rifle at Simba's heart and hit it dead on. Damn good. she said. Oh yeah, Watch this. Kegun cocked the rifle and aimed between the eyes. he aimed carefullyand shot the head off the target. A targeter signified he hit it dead between the eyes. Kegun smiled abd handed the rifle to Zitta. She smiled and aimed at the same target. Kegun's jaw hit the floor when the Zitta before him aimed carefully and shot the rifle rapidly hitting the target in the head every time. She expend the remaining 5 shots in 3 seconds. And not one shot was more than 3 inches from each other. The bolt still smoked as she handed the red hot rifle to him. he smiled and remarked. Damn good shootin there. She smiled and showed him a revolver in her sacthel. I like that in a female. Smirked Kegun. The pair went on a short walk through the Plainlands. Within miniutes Kegun had fell for Zitta. The two imbraced in a caress of love as they looked over the Plainlands. When they arrived back at the palace the lions had stopped training and were all gather around the heavy artillery. Mainly the tanks and suport artillery. They learned what did what. But were unable to run any field tests due to fuel and ammo shortace. The masses simply learned much more with the firearm then vehicle due to these facts. That night the same thing happened. Zitta asked Kegun to follow her into the palace. When she got to her den she saw him set on the floor and prepare to fall asleep. Before Kegun could even close his eyes they shot open in pain as Zitta grabbed him by the ear and litteraly dragged him into her den. Now what are ya gonna do? she asked. Kegun replied by curling up in a ball and falling asleep on the floor. Zitta snorted and watched him for awhile. Eventually she gave up and went to sleep.

The next day went as any other. Kegun woke up to the sound of training, But not with the firearm, This time they were being trained manuvers and ahnd to hand combat from the human books found on the base. Kegun took intrest in one certian book, It was all about modifying, Making, And cleaning weaponry. Kegun read the book throughaly and found his gun had "jammed". He took it apart as necessary with one of the gun kits found on the base and found the cartridge lodged in the barrel slightly akward. He worked at it and evntually got it loose. He proceeded to use parts from the kit and modified the magnum heavly, Putting a much longe barrel on it, Heavier cartridges, Longer stock, Stronger bolt, And and advanced return mechinism. By the end of the day Kegunhad perfected his pistol. he called it, The Monilith, In memory of all he ha dlost in the past week. he carved all the family symbols into the gun's stock precisely. Soon the gun was complete. He dry fired it a fwe times and loaded a few clips of ammo and went outside. He found everyone walking around outside, it was nearing night and everyone was setteling in for the night. Kegun smiled as he slid a clip into the Monilith and pulled th ehammer back. it slammed back with a powerful kick in his paw, Kegun knew this was going to be the one he wanted. he brace dhimself and held the Monilith firmly with both paws and eased th etrigger back. The gun fired and sent Kegun back alittle. The barrel blazed hellfire as the pistol recolied. The gunshot was defening as it bounced off the inner walls rapidly. Everyone came running to see Kegun smiling holding the large Monilith in his paws. Sorry, I just had to try this baby out! he laughed. Everyone went back into the palace slowly. No one found it very funny. Zitta smiled and went into the palace. She didnt have to motion for Kegun to follow that time. She went into her den expecting Kegun to set outside the entrance to her den. As she laid down on her makeshift bed she heard him laugh. Oh, i guess I have to sleep on the floor. She looked to see Kegun eying her from the bedside. She smiled and moved from the middle of the bed and allowed just enough room for him to lay down as well. ya sure there's enough room? he laughed. Just go to sleep. she sighed as she went to sleep. Kegun sighed and slowly slid into bed cautiously. As he laid down he was welcomed by an unsetteling groan, Kegun slowly got comfortable and went to sleep.

Kegun awoke the next day alone, Bed intact, And fully rested, This being the first night he had slept on something soft for the past few days. He chuckled and hopped out of bed and looked for his queen. He found her talking to Kyinjo. She had just returned from the Pridelands. Kegun greeted her warmly. Welcome home Kyinjo, How was your trip to the Pridelands? Kyinjo smiled and said. Good, Whatever killed all those lions has left the lands. Kegun smiled a sinister smile and said. Indeed he has. Kyinjo looked to Kegun, Who was smiling evily toward the southern borther. You? she asked. kegun showed her the dried blood still on his claws. Kegun ! Wash that horrid crap off ! snapped Zitta. Oh calm down my queen, i will shortly. smirked kegun. Akus walked up to the group at that time. Did hear correctly you mauled all those lioness single clawed? Kegun smiled and looked to Zitta. Indeed I did. Kyinjo looked to kegun and smiled. Okay mister macho, Every lioness had a mysterious mark carved into their flesh, What was it? she asked, Smiling widely. Kegun stood straight and drew a symbol in the sand with his claw.


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Kyinjo looked to him and stared in awe. The mark of doom. he smiled. Everything I kill I mark as a warning to all who know Kegun, And betrayed Suka. You all know waht my name means. Zitta smiled and said. Death. Kegun smiled and showed them five other symbols in his side. What are those? asked Akus. Kegun smiled and said. Suka had a family, these are their symbols, Hate, Oppression, Loyalty, Revenge, and War. Kegun looked to the southern border and frowned The pridelanders will bleed when I amass a killing force no force can match. That is the main reason I came here, For another life, And to build the ultimate super pride composed of nothing but loyalty, prescion, and cunning strength. Zitta smiled and said. Well then, We shall continue to train by your lead. My lead? asked Kegun. Yes, Your lead my king.. Zitta smiled and gave him, The look. Kegun smiled and looked back to the masses surronding them. We shall form together and become the mosr feared and powerful pride to ever walk the face of the earth. With that he reclused to the palace just as one of the watchguards yelled. ENEMIES !

Kegun ran tot he large opening of rock to see a moderate sized wave of lioness combing their lands. Shall we attack? asked Akus. No, let them come to us, Everyone take a defensive position. if they are THAT courious, They ar epushing ti too far. Spoke kegun. the lions assembeled at the entrance of the Plainland palace, A large wall of natural granite. Everyone took their positions at the diffrent locations by the type of weapon they perfered. Snipers atop the palace, Marksmen atop the wall, Heavy assault at the entrance, Pistol whippers inside the palace walls, And Kegun standing infront of the palace with the monilith in his paws and Zitta by his side. The approaching group of lions didnt stand a chance if they crossed the line. The lioness came closer and Kegun cursed as he noted Simba wasnt with them. Everyone, prepare to fire. he spoke so everyone but the Pridelanders could hear him. The lions gripped their weapons as they waited for the signal. The burning sun shined brightly off the scopes of a couple dozen scopes and barrels just barely visible. Snipers allign. spoke Zitta. the snipers took aim on the lioness. Prepare to fire. she spoke. Everyone was ready. The lioness's crossed the border between Royal land and Plainland soil. OPEN FIRE ! Yelled Kegun and Zitta as every lion took aim on the lions in the distance. Shots rang out as the snipers capped the lioness's before they even knew what had happened. Everyone opened fire ont he now frightened lions as they ran fro cover. Only a few made it across the line a few miles out. They will return to the Pridelands with the news of our force, With only a fraction of their hunting party. Sir, Our snipers have the targets in their crosshairs, Permission to open fire. asked Akus. Kegun looked through the telescopic sight of his rifle and saw a few lioness and one of them was... kegun's ebenoy lips curled into a wicked smile as he spoke. All of them but the elderly lioness, Shoot her only in the legs once or twice. Kegun looked at this lioness as the shots rang out. her pridemates fell lifelessly to the ground as she too fell to the ground but slowly limped off toward the South. Kegun smiled as he watched the luioness limp off across the desert. I think we'll hear from them. When we do, Let the poor Pridelander in. Smiled Kegun as he retreated into the depts of the palace with Zitta in tow. When he made his way to the den she stopped him and asked. Tonight? Kegun cocked a brow, Smiled and said. How about right now? The two caressed each other and entered Zitta's sister's den. Zitta leid down in bed while Kegun streached. Think i'm gonna go ta bed. he smiled as he walked to bed. He purpously layed down on Zitta and said. Darn this bed is uncomfortable. Kegun wasnt sure what groaned as he turned around and kissed Zitta.

That night the cold West wind blew as a mysterious figure stood atop one of the massive spires of solid granite the surrounded the Plainland borders. It's good eye gleamed in the cold night air as it lowered its head and disappeared without a trace. Whatever it was, it was getting closer and closer to Kegun. The actual truth however was this,
Kegun was getting closer and closer to it...

Chapter 10: The Beast Awakens

The next morning the pair woke with an extra bounce to de ounce. When they walked outside the den they came across a group of grinning lionss. What are you all grinning about? asked Kegun. We think you should know Zitta. said a lioness. Zitta loked to Kegun and smiled. Kegun got the idea and laughed out loud. You all thought we were doing it? he chuckled. Well, it was pretty obvious, You two were in your sister's den. We also heard alot of cracking. Queen Zitta, Did you happen to break something? Zitta smiled and said. Only the bed. The pair walked off as the lioness took a peek in the room. Sure enough the bed was flat on the floor. one of the lioness walked over an sniffed the reed filled matress. I dont smell anything suspicous. The lioness looked to her curiously. I was smelling for lies. Everyone nodded a head as they left the room. Apparently the two DIDN'T do it, So, What were they doing?

Kegun and Zitta were found outside as the sun rose from the East when they got word a group of Prideland lions had been spotted in their lands. Kegun smiled and said. Good, Allow them to enter our base. Within the hour the group of lions arrived. Kegun's eyes burned like fire when he saw who was leading the group. Simba was at the head of the group as they walked up to Kegun and Zitta. Simba sat infront of Kegun and looked him in the face harshly. Why did you slaughater my group of hunting lioness? Kegun smiled as Simba lost his cool. Answer me you heartless beast ! Yelled Simba as he now stood an inch from Kegun's maw. Kegun began to chuckle as his past came flooding back. His laughater became hellish as he looked to Simba with an eye of evil haterid. Maybe I should be asking you the same thing, MURDERER ! Simba looked to Kegun and asked. Who have I killed that you know? Kegun looked to Simba as a storm gathered overhead. You dont even know WHO I am do you? he asked looking to Simba with a sinister smile. Simba studied this lion and frowned. No, I dont. Thunder rolled across the great sky as Kegun looked to Simba with a grin. Maybe you would know my parents then. he snarled as the lightning lit up his arsenal of deadly canines. Simba suddenly knew what Kegun was talking about. So, Suka...How have you been? asked Simba trying to change the subject. Lightning arced from the sky as it hit one of the massive lone trees blocking the exit of the base. Simba, there's nowhere to run now. You viciously murdered my family when I was at my weakest. Now, it is time for YOU to learn how it feels to lose a dearly loved one. He smiled as he looked to Nala and Kiara. You killed my entire family Simba. Kegun signaled his lioness to capture Nala and Kiara. Simba roared as he went to attack one the lioness's. A hellish bang errupted as Kegun fired the Monilith merely a foot from Simba's face. Maybe you forget Simba, Your in MY lands now ! Try and be a hero and I gut each and every one of you like a freshly killed Gemsbock. Now, Set back down. threatened Kegun as he aimed the Monilith at Simba's heart. And what if I dont? asked Simba as he stood up instantly. Kegun spun like lightning and had the barrel of the Monilith on Kiara's throat. Simba, You really should have just set back down. Kiara wailed. DADDY ! Simba just shook his head and spoke dont worry Kiara, He wolnt do it. Simba then looked back to Kegun and said. Suka, You never had the gut to kill anything but a mere field rat for your Sick, Twisted, Bitch of a mot... Simba never got to finish as a hellish bang insued. Simba's head froze in place when he heard the shot. he slowly opened his eyes and saw Sarafina lying on the ground with a massive hole through her chest. Kegun stood in the pouring rain as the barrel of his Monilith steamed in the cool rain. His eyes flashed with contempt as he pointed to the exit that had been opened by his lioness's. He then picked up Kiara silently and threw her at Simba's feet. Not a word was spoke by either pride as the Pridelanders left, heads low to the muddy ground. Kegun then felt something within him, he had just killed Sarafina, And it made him feel so DAMN GOOD ! Kegun looked up into the sky as the pouring rain soaked him to the very bone as he found his true calling. he thrust the Monilith into the sky and yelled. I HEAR BY CALL THESE LANDS THE OMNIOUS, AND WE, THE OMI WILL SERVE IT TILL THE DAY WE DIE ! he yelled as lightning and thunder shook the pillars of heaven and hell. Suddenly another arc of lightning shot from the sky. But this one was diffrent, the arc of lightning was blood red and came from the sky menacingly slowly. It hit the Monilith and Knocked Kegun out.

Kegun awoke from his sleep deep in the night to find everyone asleep. he stood up in bed and found his beloved Zitta sleeping by him peacefully. Kegun got up out of bed and went to get a drink from the indoor waterhole. As Kegun gulped down the water he knoticed something about himself. His mane, Witch was usually jet black, Had turned to pure gold. his lovely orange body was now grey, with red streaks? he looked to his tail, and found TWO tail tips! One red the other pure black. Kegun saw the Monilith on the floor beside him, it was completely diffrent then he had designed it. The barrel was now a foot long from the gun itself, And it had what appeared to be two types of blood running down the gun's flanks. Kegun wasnt sure what to think until Zitta came into the main room where she found kegun. So, What do you think happened? she asked slowly walking up to him. I dont realy know, But right before it hit... Kegun paused. What happeend dear? asked Zitta. Kegun looked to Zitta with tear filled eyes and spoke, Remember my family I told you about? Zitta nodded her head. Well, I saw them...
ALL of them.

Zitta looked to her mate and frowned. kegun, What are you saying? Kegun fell out of reality as he remembered his haunting past and memorys. he went back to the time when he knew his family, Before they were all taken from him in less then a day's time.
His father, Scar, Was killed by Simba's paw. His mother , Zira, Was killed by the Black Death, His brother, Nuka, Was killed by a Mirhiza filled by rage from Simba. And his sister, Vitani, Was killed by the angered Mirhiza as well...
Kegun's mind was flooding with negitive karma as he fell back into reality. he looked to Zitta as his eyes teared up, My family, All the ones I loved were killed, by HIM ! Kegun's eyes lit up like embers as his blood pressure hit the celing. Kegun looked around at the army before him. His maw twisted into an evil smile as a plan crossed his mind. I think it's time to teach everyone whit I learned as I walked through the desert alone. How to really strike fear into someone's heart. How to make the blood freeze in a victim's veins. Kegun's evil smile onlu grew. Zitta, gather everyone, We have work to do. With that Zitta left to gather the entire pride. Kegun looked on as his beloved mate did his bidding without the slightest question. She will pass the test with flying colors. smiled Kegun as the burning sun began it's summit into the sky.

Meanwhile, In the Pridelands

Simba was pacing back and forth on the peak of Pride Rock. Sarafina was dead, And another hunting party had been slaughatered. Simba looked to the south as he thought of the evil that pulsed through his family's lands since the dawn of time. He snarled as he though of that family of flea ridden beasts, He hoped this war would have ended after Scar and Zira's deaths... But it didnt, it only magnfied immensly... Now his pride was slowly being slaughatered. Simba wished Kegun would just suffer for all he had done. Simba didnt know how close to the truth he was, Kegun was suffering, More than anyone could ever imagine...

Simba looked to the chrimson sunset as the sun fell to the southern border. Simba was suddenly hit by an intense headache and fell to the ground in agnoy as the surrondung lione came to him quickly. Simba saw visions running through his head at a speed unknown. Suddenly a single memory was fixed in his mind, He remembered long ago when he had just been born, Scar and Zira DID love him. He remembered Scar licking him lovingly and taking him out on peaceful walk. He remembered Zira holding him in her paws as Sarabi went out to hunt. Simba's mind twisted and turned, Why did things change so fast? he remembered only a few months after birth, Things changed, he saw less and less of Zira, Scar would rarely come around Simba. he would never smile, Unless hatching one of his sinister plans. Simba awoke from his rumbeling mind as he saw it had already became night. Simba fell into a slumber as he wondered what had just happened. Once, The queen of Hate, Zira, treasured him. Now dead, The anger she once held was gone. The king of Corruption, Scar, Had loved him, Now dead at his own paws, Could no longer hate. Simba realised at that moment HE was the murderer... He had actually killed them, They would never be seen alive agian after his choice to end their lives. Simba wondered WHY their family hated his family so much... Even before his final choice...

Simba remembered once his uncle had the cance to kill him once and for all, He rembered from long ago in the time when his uncle hated him, They were out on a VERY rare walk together... All Scar would talk about wa show hard he tried to make a perfect life for his beloved family, Then he would stare into the sun until Simba would awaken him from his day dreaming. On one day Simba was out with his uncle Scar. They were near a large gorge on the eastern border of the Pridelands. Simba was playing near the edge as Scar was lost agian n his thoughts. Suddenly Scar knoticed Simba wasnt beside him anymore. Scar peered over the edge to find little Simba hanging onto a protuding root. Scar outstreached his paw to little Simba. Simba's eyes teared up at the fact of Scar's words. He only said. Trust me. Simba didnt, he cried as he began to lose his grip on the side of the wall. Scar tried with all his emacated might to reach Simba as he cried for help. Mufasa had happened to follow them om this walk. At that moment Mufasa knocked Scar out of the way, Almost knocking Scar into the gorge in the process, and outstreached his paw to little Simba. Simba saw his father and grabbed onto his paw as Mufasa said, You can trust ME. Simba remembered Scar had disappeared by the time he was back on the ground agian. Simba remembered Mufasa blaming Scar for his near death, Mufasa slashed Scar's face wide open leaving horridly deep slashs across his face. All but one healed...
Simba slowly fell asleep as he cried lightly.

Back in the Plainlands

Kegun was standing before the Plainland ranks with Zitta by his side. I have asked you all to come for a reson. We all have a common enemy, His name you all know, he is the king of the Pridelands and murderer of my family. We, The Plainlanders will join together in an army of mass and strength, I shall teach you all what the lone desert has taught me. With that Kegun smiled and began the slow walk to revenge.

The years flew by and the Plainlanders became the most feared force on the plains. They had changed their home, their name, And their mental structure, They had become precise as clockwork, Not the slightest imperfexction. the Omi, As thye called themselves, Took down every force that challanged the Omnious, the new name for the Plainlands. They had errected a massive base around the Palace, it was now a fortress of steel and concrete. The Omi were powerful, Accurate, and willing to kill anything in their path without justice, care, or even pitty... The rigirous training they were put through caused them to double in size and strength. Kegun was very proud of his killing force. His eye had long since healed, But it was now devoid of life with a milky blue hue, his pupil still remained, But due to the damage done to his eye, His pupil was pure white. His cold stare sent fear into the harshest of enemys. Kegun looked to the horizon, Smiled and said. Simba, You have distroyed my family, My home, My life, My heart, and my sanity. Now, I will take EVERYTHING from you ! Kegun smiled as the blood red sky churned and spun with the ferice West wind. Zitta ! he yelled. A lioness of pure evil walked up to him and asked, Yes my king? Assemble the troops, We attack the Pridelands in 0800 hours. Kegun smiled as she walked off. Well Simba, We'll be seeing you soon, I sure do look forward to it...

Chapter 11: The Eulogy

Meanwhile, Simba set outside in the sun as the cool breeze flowed through his mane.
He looked to his daughater Kiara and his son inlaw Kovu as they set together a few meters away, Speaking to each other of love.
Simba gazed upon his kingdom as every single thing seemed to have it's own specific place in a perfect harmony, The Cricle of Life as it was known by all.
Simba seemed to have completed his tasks of securing his family's lands, Quelling all outside threats, Surviving TWO attacks on his kingdom, and found his daughater a worthy king. Simba was very pleased as Nala cuddled up to him.
Things couldnt be any better in the Pridelands.

Meanwhile, Kegun set atop the palace, Staring upon the distant horizon that once was their home, The Outlands...
Kegun's mind flowed back to Suka's life, Back to his family's hopeless struggle to reclaim the Pridelands. See, No one ever thought to set and think about it, But Scar WAS the heir to the throne, Being the king's younger brother and eventual sucessor. That is, Until Simba was born, Then that changed... To this day any Outlander, Dead or alive will tell you it was all planned, As the Pridelanders disliked the thought of Scar ruling their "perfect" lands...

Kegun's lips pursed back, Reveiling his canines as his muzzle twisted into a horrible snarl as he remembered how and WHO distroyed HIS family, His very essence, heart and soul. The thing he lived for most of all, Was his family. Now all dead at the paw of Simba and his followers, For days Suka would look to their burial mounds and look to their days of passing, Merely hours from each other... For Suka, This was no tragedy... It was a bloody mass killing of living creatures... Feeling every single blow before their seprate deaths... Never to be seen agian by anyone... All Kegun could do now was prey, Prey with every ounce of his being, Every drop of his very essence prayed night and day he would see them all agian when his life ended one day...

Kegun came to as the horizon before him came into focus once more.

A lone tear slid down his face, Leaving a trail of darkness in it's wake. Kegun wiped the tear from his face as he looked to the visible veins in his paw... He looked to the sky as more tears formed in his eyes as a searing pain overwhelmed his body as the stock of the Monilith severed the flesh of his paw. I swear, On my own life I WILL avenge you all once and for all, Simba's time has fiannaly come to pass on for the others he killed for his kingdom. Kegun gripped the Monilith firmly in his paws as a soft paw was laid upon his shoulder. Kegun turned to see his beloved Zitta standing behind him with a smile on her face as she held something fairly large, covered in ruby red silk. Kegun didnt even think a second before pressing his lips to hers as he passionately kissed her. She returned the gesture double fold and took a small wooden box from her sacthel and presented it to him with a warm smile on her face as she set the larger item down. Kegun grinned and took the box out of her paws and read the engraving upon it.

These 6 brave soliders march on forever to protect their lands with their very lives...

Kegun smiled and opend the little box to find something covered in fine silk. As Kegun removed the red cloth 6 stunningly brilliant golden bullets with a name finely engraved into each polished cartridge.
Zira
Scar
Nuka
Suka
Vitani
Kegun

Akus spent alot of time on those for you, But I spent just about as much time on this. she smiled as she handed him the larger item covered by the silk cloth. Kegun looked to her curiously as he removed the silk and saw The Eulogy engraved in solid gold on the finely engraved box. Kegun's eyes filled with tears when he opened the box to reveal it's contents.

Within the box laid a solid gold revolver with a leon stock in the shape of a muscular paw with claws extended, Ruby inset eyes, and three barrel extensions. Kegun looked to Zitta with a huge grin as he put the box down gently and embraced her tightly. You have been a great king to us Kegun, You freed us from those horrid humans and gave us hope, Even as you hurt inside, We had to show you we cared, Akus and I promised we would reveil our beleif in you the day you vowed to get you revenge.

Kegun smiled as he embraced his queen and dearest lover. Zitta, You too have given me something I thought I had surely lost, You gave me back a life I could live. You saved me from myself Zitta. All you have done for, I can NEVER equal, I only wish to live with you all my life. The two embraced as their army collected for the attack in 15 miniutes.

Chapter 12: The Final Fantasy

Kegun and Zitta made their way to the collected forces as they prepared to attack Pride Rock, Ending this war of emotions once and for all. Zitta loaded plenty of ammo into all the weapons and did a final check as Kegun carefuly loaded each pristine round into The Eulogy and snapped the camber shut, And added all three barrel extensions to the revolver making it quite heavy and over 3 feet long from stock to claw tip. Kegun predicted each round would kick like the devil and have tremendous firepower and accuracy. Kegun would make sure each round found their target.
Suka would find his home in Kiara's skull for killing Zira.
Vitani would perice the flesh of Nala.
Scar would take Sarafina's life.
Zira would end Simba once and for all.
Nuka would get his revenge on Kovu.
And Kegun would have his choice.

The Omi then headed to the Pridelands, Within the next hour, This war would end.
Once and for all...

In the Pridelands, The family of Pridelanders were lazly collected around Pride Rock, Unaware of the unspeakable danger just over the nearest ridge. Simba was in the king's den with Nala, While Kiara and Kovu were setting near the peak. Kiara and Kovu spoke of how their child would grow into a wonderful king, As their child was but a young cub yet. The Pridelands were perfectly peaceful and quiet as any other usual day. The wind was calm and cool, The sweet smell of the Acida trees nearby as life carried on without a single flaw.

Kegun smiled as he lined up the barrel of The Eulogy with Kovu's head. Shall we attack? spoke Zitta. Kegun smiled as he saw Sarafina walking up the summit of Pride Rock. Here's my answer. spoke Kegun as he twisted the chamber and loaded "Scar" into the barrel. The 2 foot golden barrel lined up with Sarafina's head and Kegun pulled the trigger. A unexplainable amount of force was produced as a hellish shockwave emitted from the revolver as the round was projected from the barrel with ungodly force as Kegun winced with pain, But watched as Sarafina's distant form suddenly fell to its side, Lifeless...

Suddenly, The Pridelands wernt so peaceful and quite anymore...

Attack ! yelled Zitta as the Omi swarmed into the Pridelands quickly taking control of each Pridelander with little effort.

Kegun and Zitta watched as their elite troops took full control over Pride Rock in less than 3 miniutes...

Kegun looked to the lions around them as he smiled as his vision met the form of his mortal enemy, Simba.

Well well well, What do we have here? smiled Kegun as Simba looked to him with a angry stare.
So, Here we are now. Face to face once more, But this time you have nothing left to distroy of mine, But... spoke Kegun as he loaded "Vitani" into the barrel of The Eulogy.

There are SO many things dear to you that I simply have to distroy now...
Things I fear,
You cannot live without. spoke Kegun as The Eulogy's muzzle lined up with Nala.

It's sad really Simba, The first day I lived, I would have never though of killing you...

But after all you have done to me,To my family... It's quite mandatory as of now... spoke Kegun as he pulled the hammer back and prepared to give Vitani her revenge.

Any last words Nala? spoke Zitta.

Please, We have no way to defend ourselves, Cant we do this in a more civ...Nala got that far before Kegun pulled the trigger...

Simba watched as the body of his beloved mate fell to the ground lifelessly, A massive hole where her heart would have been.

Like civilised lions Nala? spoke Akus as he stood behind Kegun.

Were you being civilised when all our familys were murdered by your kind? asked Zitta.

Simba didnt get a chance to speak before Kegun walked over to Kiara and Kovu.
At this point Simba fought with every ounce of his strength to get free and prevent what he knew was about to happen.

Kegun looked to Kovu, Staring a hole into him with an evil gaze, Alot like Zira's as he loaded "Nuka" into the barrel and looked to Kovu with a face filled with pity. Why Kovu, Why did it have to come to this dear brother? Do you know how much it hurts me to say I have to kill our parents greatest hope of a king?

Kovu looked to Kegun and spoke.
Suka, I know it's still you, What our parents did was wrong, They didnt deserve to die, But what I only wish to say is this...
Brother, We share the same.
Blood? snapped Kegun suddenly now eying Kovu with a dangerous glare, Filled with years of animosity.

Yes, We share the same blood, The same parents, How can you kill your own brother.

Kegun looked to Kovu with eyes of complete hatrid as he pulled the hammer back on The Eulogy. Kiara began to cry as Kovu began to tear up as he looked to Kegun with a pitiful frown.

Kegun didnt even flinch as he buried the round in Kovu's head, Killing him instantly. Only beacuse mother loved you did I give you a quick death.
Witch is not the same fate you share. spoke Kegun as he looked to Kiara with a frown that quickly became a grin.

Kegun looked to her and spoke. Bring me the child.

Akus soon came to Kegun's side with a small cub in his arms.

Kegun thanked Akus and took the cub from Akus and gazed upon it.
Young one, Though you cannot understand what is happening right now, Later on in life may my voice simply say, None of this is meant to harm you dear cub, For you are the innocent cub and have done nothing wrong, I give you my greatest forgviness for killing your father... I know, Later on in life this will be a unfillable void in your life, But my tiny capsul of the future, I, as a token of my forgiveness, Leave your mother to live her life to it's entirety.

Kegun then handed the cub back to Akus, Who gave it to Sarabi.

Kegun then turned to Kiara, Who was looking to him with a concerned look. You, Have spared me? she asked quietly.
Kegun simply nodded slowly.

You are a young mother that has a young cub to take care of...

I will not pass on the immense hurt I went through when I lost mine...

Kegun then aimed at Kiara's right paw and fired The Eulogy, Just let this be a reminder to never leave another for dead ever agian...

Kegun then turned to Simba.

Well, I've got two bullets left yet, One for you Simba, But what to do with the other... spoke Kegun as he pondered.

Kegun shrugged, Loaded "Zira" and aimed The Eulogy at Simba.

Well, Do you have anything to say Simba? asked Kegun.

Simba looked to Kegun and asked to be let free.
Kegun nodded and Simba was let loose from the grasp of four lions.

Anything else? asked Kegun

Simba only spoke.

Suka, Your family has taken a great toll on my family's legacy for nearly a deade now...

Uh, Can I innterupt you for a moment? asked Kegun.

Simba nodded.

Kegun took a deep breath and spoke.

Simba, My family may HAVE caused your family great toil...
But did you ever think why we all fought so hard, Giving 6/7 ths of the entire Outland legacy to this cause.

I guessed you just wanted my family dead beacuse of Scar's incident with the hyenas... spoke Simba plainly.

Kegun grinned widely.

Oh Simba, This goes back farther than that...

Way back to when Mufasa and Scar were just cubs...

Mufasa the destined king, And Scar to follow in Mufasa's pawprints...
Now,
Was Simba's birth planned to carry on the family legacy,
Or to make sure Scar would never see the day he was king?
And before you answer I'll say this,

The next words better be some damn good speakin, Cause it's goin on your tombstone when I shoot you after you stop speaking... No matter WHAT you say...
This is then end...

Simba didnt say a single word...
...
There was just a dead silence...

Kegun finnaly shrugged his shoulders and put Zira's soul to rest once and for all as Simba finnaly fell.

Kegun turned to see Kiara looking at him with a rage filled face.

Is there something you wish to do? he asked.

Kiara's eyes streamed with tears as she yelled.

WHAT THE HELL'S WRONG WITH YOU ???

Kegun motioned for her to be set free.

She looked to him and tackled him to the ground.

Kegun knoticed his troops moving in on the two.

Stand down. spoke Kegun as the Omi stepped back into their ranks.

Now, What's going through your head right now? asked Kegun.

You wish to kill me dont you? he smiled.

He tossed The Monilith on the ground beside her.

She looked down at it, Picked it up and aimed at Kegun's head.

What are you doing Kegun? Screamed Zitta as she stood between Kiara and Kegun.

Why do you do this my love? asked Zitta as she looked deep into Kegun's eyes.

Beacuse, I'm not gojng to die... Am I Kiara? asked Kegun as he carefully pushed Zitta aside.

The dry click of the Monilith insued as the hammer hit mere air, Not bullet...

See? Spoke Kegun.

At that moment a Prideland lioness knocked The Eulogy out of Kegun's paw and threw it to Kiara right before being shot apart by Akus and the Omi.

For a second Kegun looked to The Eulogy by Kiara's side and then fiannaly back to her.

Kiara's face didnt change one bit as she bent down and picked The Eulogy up.

The entire army including Kegun drew their weapons upon Kiara's form.

It would NOT be a good idea to pull that trigger. spoke Kegun.

Oh? And why not? spoke Kiara with a slight tone of madness in her voice as she held The Eulogy tightly in her paws, Grinning from ear to ear.
Let me try to answer your question for you Suka...
Today Mommy's little boy dies for his crimes. laughed Kiara.

Well, No. spoke Kegun.

Number one, You would never be able to handle that weapon...
And two... spoke Kegun.
...
He held up the gold bullet with Kegun on it...
You've got no ammo. smiled Kegun.

Kiara blinked once then the insaine smile faded from her face as she pulled the trigger...

The trigger hit solid air only as it made a dull click.

Kegun smiled as he looked to the bullet in his paw.

Awefully pretty aint it? he asked as he tossed the bullet to her.

Kiara looked up and caught it in her paw.

Kegun simply smiled as he nodded slowly.

Kiara didnt even look up as she loaded the bullet into The Eulogy and pulled the hammer back.

I will NOT allow this ! yelled Zitta as she clinged to Kegun tightly.

You're not going to leave me alone ! she cried.

Kegun turned to Kiara and spoke.

Allow me one miniute of time on this earth. he spoke.

Kiara looked to Kegun with a snarl, But lowered The Eulogy.

Kegun then turned his attention to his dearest Zitta.

My love, Even today as my life shall end, I want you to understand this.
My love lives in you now, I shall always look over you and be there to support you for the rest of time.

NO! I want you with me, Where I can hug you, Feel your warm fur agianst mine, Where I can here your smooth pulse and listen to you breathe, I want you alive with me !

Kegun smiled as he hugged Zitta.

Zitta, My dearest mate, I have, Shall, And Forever shall love you, MY love for you shall never die for you as long as you treasure it and keep me in your heart, I'll ALWAYS be there for you, Just remember my voice...
and I'll be there.

Now, It is time for me to go. spoke Kegun.

NO ! yelled Zitta as she reached for Kegun once more.

Akus, Please take Zitta with you back to the palace with the rest of the pride, I'm staying here...

Are you... Sure my king? asked Akus as he took hold of Zitta.

From now on You're the king Akus, Take care of my dearest Zitta for me. smiled Kegun as he looked back to Kiara, Who actually had tears in her eyes.

Not thinking twice are you?asked Kegun sound worried.

No. spoke Kiara.

I just think love is wonderful. she spoke as she realigned her aim.

So, This is where the bloody trail of my family legacy finnaly ends? smiled Kegun.

I'm afraid so. spoke Kiara.

Goodbye Suka. she added.

Kegun nodded and spoke for the last time in his life.

Just one more thing, I'm not holding this one agianst your family. smiled Kegun.

Kegun then closed his eyes, Spread his arms wide open, And tilted his head back and looked into the open blue of the sky with tears in his eyes.

Kiara proceeded to close her eyes as she pulled the trigger.

At that moment Kegun saw every single moment in his life pass by his eyes as the massive blast echoed in his ears as the hot outland sun bathed him in a red glow as he saw his mother for the first time, Nuka's birth, Nuka's death, Vitani's Birth, Vitani's death, Scar's death, Zira's death, Suka's "death", The bullet made it's way into his skull as it knocked him back with an overwhelming rush of unexplainable painlessness,The first time he saw Zitta, And above all, There was his wonderful family as the bullet left the back of his head.

Kegun's body fell to the ground motionless as Suka was fiannaly set free.
...

Kiara still held the Eulogy tightly in her paws as the barrel ceased smoking.

She dropped it to the ground and cried as nearly everyone around was dead. A few Prideland lioness comforted her as the chrimson sun sunk below the distant horizon. The war... Was over. All traces of the Evil Outland blood, Had stopped pulsing. The anger ceased to flow...
...
The Pridelands soon regenerated itself, The Outland hill soon erroded away with time as well... Only a mere bedtime story lioness's told their cubs before bed.

Life never continued for the Outlanders after death,

There were no heavenly gates...
No firey underworld either...
Not even a dark void of nothingness.

To this day, No one is really sure what judgement the Outanders were ever given...
...

But,
From time to time...

If you go deep into the savanna near the Border of the Outlands, Be very quiet and not move an inch...
You can hear the laughater of what seems to be three cubs happily playing together...

In the ruins of Outand hill, In a certian den, You can hear two lions caressing each other, Whispers of Now and forever love...

And on cloudless nights when the wind is still, and the night air is cool...
If you look, Look good and hard... You can see a lone lion standing in midair where the peak of Outland hill would have been years ago before it decayed away... He dosent move... He dosent even make a sound... He just seems to watch the Outlands eternealy... As did a lion named Suka, Years and years ago...