#mzingo

Mzingo: Well, because i wanted us to fail.

I was trying to decide should I draw Kung Fu Panda fanart or my original character, and ended up drawing these three out of nowhere.

It was four years since the last time I drew anything related to The Lion Guard...

I still stand by this headcanon; where Mzingo and Mwoga adopted and raised Janja.

In several parts, I am going to present numerous screenshots of a roleplay story that I collaborated with a couple of friends called “Janja’s Lament”. It’s a story idea I proposed in a Lion King/Lion Guard Discord server I joined a while ago. With their permission, I would like to share these amazing moments with all of you! ❤️🦁

Sometime after the finale, Janja and Jasiri officially become soulmates. Soon, the Outlands will have a King…once he’s ready of course.

Janja made a promise to himself to never take for granted the second chance he was given and how Jasiri inspired him and his clan. Although he’s still rough around the edges, Janja tries his best to be a loving boyfriend, a good friend and overall a better hyena.

Even though not all the Outlanders have completely sided with Jasiri and her new title, Mzingo eventually warmed up to his new Queen after the initial hesitation. He is now happy to serve and report to Jasiri whenever she needs. Janja couldn’t be happier that these two are closer now.

While he was a pup, Janja’s mother was the leader of her clan and had a fierce reputation across the Savannah. She was everything Janja hoped he could ever be: cunning nature, a skilled hunter, and an infectious sense of humor.

Sadly, his mother, along with several clan members, passed away when he was still so young. In this wake of tragedy, Mzingo and his parliament were there to assist the orphaned hyena pups. These vultures were close friends to the deceased hyena elders, so they took it among themselves to help the remaining clan raise the pups, including Nne, Tano, Cheezi, Chungu, and Janja.

Even though it was never said out loud, it was no secret to anyone that Janja was Mzingo’s favorite.

The son he always wanted.

Now, Jasiri and her clan were added to their family.

Sometimes, Janja, Jasiri, and Mzingo would choose to go on hunts or trips with just the 3 of them so they could talk and share with each other. These were moments that Janja would treasure most.

Then, one day…Janja was out of commission due to an injury, so for the next couple of weeks, Jasiri and Mzingo had to go on an important mission without him.

After his wounds have healed, Janja is surprised to discover that his lovely mate and his favorite vulture had a successful mission with no casualties.

Even though he’s glad that no one was hurt, Janja couldn’t help but notice on how their trip went so well, while the ones that the THREE of them went on usually had a disaster in each one?

Soon, after overhearing some gossip among the Outlands and some quiet introspection, Janja realized the common denominator responsible for the change in outcome— HIM!

It’s obvious to anyone who him that Janja was an (INCREDIBLY) inept villain. Whether when he was the leader or a follower, Janja, and by extent, his fellow hyenas, would screw things up. Due to his pride and shortsightedness, Janja has suffered one failure after another…

…and another

…and another

….and a…well you get the point.

To sum up, changing his moral compass does not make him a more competent hyena.

Poor Janja wonders that maybe Jasiri is REALLY the child that Mzingo wants.

The child that his mother should’ve had instead.

What if he doesn’t belong in this family?

What if he serves no purpose to this clan?

Could he ever ….

Damu: Hello dear. How’d that whole “Scar’s Army” business go haha