This is a Christian story with elements from the bible stories I read and enjoyed as a kid. I wanted to write a story that utilized the best intentions of what to learn from the stories passed on from the bible. The idea of having lions vs tigers was the perfect opportunity to express that. In a world that reflects our own what could be more important than learning from the genocide of a race. Such as the Jews of Germany.
Lion Ascend is the last lion and learns that he must face fear in the face and learn that the animals that love and die to protect him will all be in vain unless he stands up and honors the prophecy that has been fortold. Issiah fortold the coming of Jesus Christ and the huge impact that the son of God would have on the world. We will never know the truth if Jesus was scared of leading people to God, but if we understand the weight of expectation we would probably be scared. I would be scared and that’s illustrated in Lion Ascend.
“I don’t believe you realize that these lands belong to Tyrone and Prince Voltar,” answered Cain.
“No wolf of Everlow shall submit to your rule. There are over fifty wolves here and only twenty-five of your wild dogs. Disband and go home,” ordered General Abel.
In the distance a figure began walking from the middle of the two rivalries. It was the Priest of Pride. The white wolf was relieved. He knew that if there was anything that could be done it was Iza who could do it. As miraculous as it was, it had stopped raining and only the water dripping from their furs could be seen.
Cain turned to the ghostly cat and began to growl, “what do you want?”
“I want peace!” answered Iza.
“Peace is for the weak!” exclaimed Talick.
“Don’t you find killing a baby lion unchallenging?” asked the Priest of Pride.
“It’s not my decision to make,” replied Cain. “The prophecy foretells the coming of a great war between good and evil. Do you believe that it would be best to let the cub grow up before you kill him?”
“Maybe,” answered Cain.
“Well there now, we have something that would help us decide the fate of the cub,” cracked Iza.
“I have my orders. The cub must die!” demanded Cain
Iza needed to deter Cain somehow, “there is no honor in killing a baby is there?”
“I don’t want him trained,” sneered Cain
“Very well, can you at least wait a year before invading the forest?” That would make you look more honorable.” Iza said hoping to buy them more time to train Lion Ascend.
“Yes I can do that.” Then, Cain realized what he had agreed to and stammered, “I mean, wait a minute, who are you, to say what I can do!”
“Now, now, you did say yes. So by the law of Prince Voltar you will have to wait one year before entering Everlow.” cracked Iza.
Cain turned around to disband the army. The wolves smiled and watched them gallop away into the distance. The white wolf looked at the Priest of Pride with a sigh of relief. If it wasn’t for Iza they surely would have fought.
“What took you so long?” asked Abel.
“You may still need to guard the forest. I was able to talk the wild dogs into a peaceful hypnotized solution, but it remains to be seen if they will follow it,” answered Iza.
Abel trotted with his band of wolves to the cheetah’s home. She was cuddled with her children in fear that it would be their last moment. General Abel was happy that the Priest of Pride had brought them more time to prepare for the inevitable battle that would take place in a year. “Vera everything is ok.”
Vera stepped outside to see Abel and knew that they would be able to sleep without any worries until morning. Lion Ascend would be given a chance to live and grow up to face his destiny. It would take time before the cub would understand that his need was imperative. Together as a family they slept without fears; Vera opened her eyes with a terrible thought that their future was scheduled for war and there was nothing she could do to prevent it.
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