Voyage Of The Unforgotten!
Chapter 33- The Lion Sleeps Tonight!

Rainbow Dash’s P.O.V

That night, it was pretty dark and extremely chilly. I cuddled close to my blanket but still felt some cold air into my blanket. I shivered but the wind was blowing rapidly almost causing the fire to be blown away. Eventually, the fire did blow out and then it got quiet. A little too quiet. I opened my eyes and got up from my sleeping position and saw everyone sleeping. Monoko was cuddling with Fluttershy a bit and Crystal curled up in Pinkie's poofy fuchsia hair. I chuckled softly and then looked around and saw everyone knocked out except one. Someone's sleeping bag was empty. I realized it was Soarin's and I gasped quickly. I got up and started walking around our area and started searching for Soarin. Monoko woke up and followed me and we both started searching for Soarin.

“Soarin, where are you?” I called out for him. Monoko was sniffing then he barked and then pulled my finger with his teeth and then started running. Eventually, I found Soarin by a lake and sitting on a log near it. I bit my lip and sat next to him. He jumped in fright and then looked away.

“Dash, what are you doing here?”

“I'm here because I'm worried about you. It's 2 o'clock in the morning. What are you doing up?”

“Well, I'm mediating…”

“About?”

That's when he started to cry and then he wiped his tears.

“It's nothing. I'll be okay.”

He smiled and then started walking back to the hut. I ran in front of him and stayed there.

“Look, you can tell me anything. What's bothering you?”

“Dashie I'm fine. I'll be okay. Come on before the others freak out because we're missing.”

I saw Soarin walk back to the hut and I looked down at Monoko.

“Something's up with him. I just know it.”

7 hours later….

“Psst, Dash! Dash wake up!” I heard Twilight's voice interrupt my dream.

“Ugh what?!”

“We have a problem.”

“And that is?”

“It's Soarin. He's missing!”

“He's probably getting us breakfast.”

“No Dash, he's gone and also Monoko.”

“Well, they probably went to get us some breakfast. I guess Soarin didn't want to be lonely..” I yawned and then went back to snoring.

“Oh come on Dash! This is serious!”

I woke up and yelled in her face in full rage.

“I'M TRYING TO SLEEP!!!!!”

My voice echoed throughout the whole island and everyone looked at the both of us but mostly me. I realized my miskaye and smacked my forehead.

“Oh gosh Twilight I'm so sorry. I just didn't get any sleep last night after I went and followed Soarin into the island a bit. It was around 2am.”

“Oh that's where you went!” Crystal flew to my face. “I did hear footsteps walking. I just didn't know who those were.”

“It could've been him or hers. Who knows?” Sunset shrugged her shoulders.

“I just wanna know where Soarin is. I hope he's okay…” I curled up in a ball and Fluttershy patted my back.

“I'm sure he's alright!”

We heard rustling in the leaves and then we all huddled up. I grabbed the Harmony Sword and then positioned myself and Fluttershy hid behind me.

“Do you think it's a m-monster?”

“There's only one way to find out….”

The figure came closer and then Monoko came out the leaves and so did Soarin. He gave us a pretty shocked look.

“What's going on? Is this a fighting assembly?”

“Hahahaha, very funny!” I replied sarcastically but then rolled my eyes. “I thought you were a monster.”

“Oh um okay?” Soarin walked off and then threw a bag of mangoes on the ground. “I found some food for us to chew on for breakfast. I guess this part of the island has better food.”

“And a better scenery!” Pinkie jumped up and snatched a mango from the bag and then started to peel off the skin with her teeth.

“In that case, eat up everyone.”

We all sat in a circle and then started eating. Soarin sat next to me and then smiled.

“So everyone, how was their-”

That's when a sound interrupted him. It was a sad hollering sound. It sounded like something was in trouble.

“Ah!! The Nuckelavee!!” Twilight screamed and hid behind Sunset.

“We killed that thing remember? No need to be afraid darling.” Rarity stepped forward and patted Twilight’s head.

“True but you never know if his black smoke came together and created it to be deadly again. Besides, I'm sure Tirek knows that someone is going to come find him and defeat him. But doesn't know who yet. But, he'll do anything in his power to make sure we don't make it to Gemporia.” Twilight sniffed while wiping her tears.

“Something's here. Everyone be ready for whatever nature throws at us! Danger can be lurking behind every rock.” I whispered to them. Pinkie picked up a rock and then screamed “DANGER!!!” and so we all covered her mouth and then the sound came again but closer.

Once it came closer, it was a small brownish-gold lion cub. It stopped and looked at us and then it opened it's mouth to roar but a tiny squeak came out. We all cooed and that's when Fluttershy stepped in.

“Hey there. Relax, breathe.” She stroked the fur on the little cub and it purred against her hand.

“Are you lost wittle guy? Awwww she's all alone.” She rested on her knees and continued to pet it. The cub made some sounds to her a couple of times and then purred against her chest.

“Well, she told me that she's lost and looking for her owner. Well, where is your owner?”

The cub whined a bit and then saw Soarin and then leaped into his arms. Soarin, looking stunned, chuckled a bit and then continued to pet the little cub.

“Hehehe awww well aren't you a cutie?” Soarin smiled and then petted it some more. The little cub snuggled against his neck and we could hear the loud purring. I giggled and then tapped his shoulder.

“Wow, I didn't know you had care for animals. That's so sweet and cute!”

“Hehehe thanks Dashie. I'm guessing she's staying with me for a while. I'm sure we'll find her owner.” Soarin kept petting the little cub. Sunset chuckled and then reached for something around the cub’s neck.

“Hmmm, Jaja. Is that your name?” Sunset smiled and then patted her tiny head. The cub smiled and then snuggled against Soarin more.

“Well, assuming that she has a collar with the name ‘Jaja’ on it, I'm guessing that's her name.” Twilight stepped forward. “I gotta admit, she's adorable!”

The cub saw Twilight and then clutched onto Soarin some more while whimpering.

“Alright guys, back up a bit. She's still trying to adjust to all of us.” Soarin snickered.

“Woah Soarin, she loves you!!” Pinkie giggled. I smiled at how Jaja was cuddling with Soarin and then Monoko barked on my leg and then I carried him.

“Hey there little buddy. Don't worry, we'll take her back to her owner. Just don't scare her.” I kissed him and then he jumped off my hand and then sat in front of Soarin. Jaja looked down and then jumped off of Soarin and started squeaking at Monoko while Monoko was barking. We all stared at what was going on and then both of them started going at it. Fluttershy's jaw was wide open but her cheeks were a hint of pink.

“Do you know what they are sayin’?” Applejack asked Fluttershy.

“Yes but I rather not say…”

I picked up Monoko and Soarin did the same for Jaja and then we petted them so they could calm down.

“Alright, now that's established I'm sure we can head back to the hut and figure out a way to get Jaja back to her owner.” Sunset walked back to the hut. We all followed her and while Monoko was sleeping against my shoulder, I was talking to Soarin while Jaja was looking at me.

“Hehehe, I never knew you were so good with lion cubs.”

“Well, I dunno how. She just jumped into my arms.”

“She probably finds you attractive!”

“Hehehe maybe. Lemme ask her. Hey wittle Jaja, you think Soarin is attractive?” He asked her and rubbed her little head. Jaja licked Soarin's cheek and then squeaked again trying to roar. We both laughed and cooed looking at Jaja.

“It's so adorable seeing you two together.”

“Thanks!”

As the sun was setting, we all cuddled against one another and I was shivering because of the cold. While petting Jaja and making sure she was resting safely, Soarin wrapped his jacket around me. I flushed from embarrassment and then looked away.

“What was that for?”

“You were chilly, and I didn’t want you to cold. You're already shivering.”

“Thank you.”

The wind blew harder so in order to keep the fire going, Twilight used a forcefield with her magic to block it blowing out. Jaja and Monoko were both knocked out cold and so was I. Soarin rested his head over my head and then we were both knocked out cold.

Phyra’s P.O.V

I don’t know why but everytime I’m in Tirek’s presence, I feel uncomfortable. Like now. Tirek was eating a chicken leg and was gobbling it down like an animal. I scrunched up my nose and rolled my eyes.

“You eat like a pig who hasn’t eaten in days and just wants to show off his plate of food.”

“Mmmm, you’re probably right Phyra! This chicken is so delicious. You must feel awful not having any. Here you want piece?” He asked as his mouth was full of chicken meat and some of the food came out his mouth as he spoke. He shoved the tiny piece of meat that was still on the bone and then chuckled. I smacked the chicken out his hand and growled.

“Ughh, not after you put all your sweat, blood, and tears on it! I’m not your little dog that you will feed your leftovers too!!”

“Goodness, you know what I’ve noticed about you? Ever since you were a baby, your vocabulary was so elegant. And so graceful and proper! I like that about you. You could be roasting me but I wouldn’t care! I would just fantasize about your lovely vocabulary!”

“Ah you disgust me!”

“Ah so you’ve discussed me!”

“Don't play that with me. Anyway, you've only got 12 more days until you have 1,000 years of being king.”

“It's actually 10 years for humans. I mean the only human I've encountered was you. Also, I wanna know if that chosen one of yours is coming because I didn't clean up this castle for no reason!”

“You're overreacting! Just have as much time as you want to be king because all your fun will be over!! I will get my crown back and you will be extinguished!” Amaani spoke up. “I swear if you don't give me my magic back!”

“Ah what good is your magic anyway? Even with your magic you can't defeat me you useless garbage. I still can't believe you were the queen of this stupid country. None of you here can withstand my magical powers. Even if there was a chosen one coming, what good will she do?” Tirek laughed away and touched the compartment with all our gems.

Amaani split the cell bars apart with all her strength and then dashed towards Tirek and then grabbed her diamond which contained her magic. Tirek grabbed her by the arm and then pulled her closer to him.

“Hahahaha oh Amaani, you're so clever yet so-”

“Listen here Tirek, I'm tired of your little mind games. One day you will be asked for forgiveness for all you've done!”

“Hahaha, oh really? Well, I will do one more thing before I do ask for forgiveness.”

“And what's that?” I stepped forward.

“I will pay the chosen one a little visit myself~”

To be continued….

Author's Note

I hope you liked this chapter and don't forget to leave a comment or a commentary if you wanna. If there's anything you need questions too, don't be afraid of leaving a question as well. I'm always available.