Remember Who You Are

Chapter 4: A Miracle

Time seamed to crawl by for the Royal Family. It had been two weeks since Kion's tragic accident and there was still no sign that the Prince would be waking up. Kion's Guard tried to keep busy in an effort to keep their minds occupied. But their minds would always be on their injured friend. On this particular day they were busy chasing Janja and his hyenas out of the Pride Lands. News had spread about Kion's accident and his enemies were taking advantage of the Guard's distraction. Not only was the Guard distracted but Simba was as well. The golden King spent to majority of his time at Kion's side. But the Guard knew that Kion wouldn't want the hyenas running a muck so they were doing their best to keep them under control. "Beat it Janja!' Bunga shouted throwing rocks and sticks at the Alpha Male.
"Heh not a chance!" Janja scoffed snapping at the honey badger.
"You better leave or you'll be sorry!" Fuli shouted as she dodged Cheezi's blow.
"Heh what are you guys gonna do?" Chungu scoffed. "You ain't got Kion here to blow us back to the Outlands."
"Yeah but they've got me! Twende Kiboko!" Beshte shouted as he charged towards the hyenas, hitting them hard and sending them flying through the air and right over the Outland border.
"Phew I'm glad that's done," Bunga exclaimed, wiping his forehead.
"Yeah but they'll be back," Fuli said with a heavy sigh.
"Uh guys we've got another problem," Ono said, swooping down from above. "I just saw some jackals stealing food from some of the other animals. Looks like Reire and her pack are back."
"Great," Fuli grumbled. "Just great."
"Lets go guys," Beshte said, trying not to sound as tired as he felt. With that the Guard went to chase Reire and the other jackals out of the Pride Lands.

A few hours later the Guard had returned to Pride Rock, having been successful in getting the jackals out. "Ah good I'm glad you all are here," Simba said, greeting the young animals with a smile.
"Is Kion awake?" Bunga asked, hoping the answer would be yes.
"I'm afraid not Bunga," Simba said, the regret clear in his voice. "But I was hoping you all wouldn't mind sitting with him for a little while. I convinced Nala to go hunting with the lionesses and Zazu just informed me that there's an emergency that can't wait and I really don't want to leave Kion alone in case he wakes up. Kiara is with Tiifu and Zuri a the moment."
"Of course we'll sit with him!" Bunga said with a smile.
"Actually I've gotta get home," Beshte said with regret. "My parents have been wanting back."
"Yeah mine have too," Ono said with a sigh.
"Don't worry we'll find ya when Kion wakes up," Bunga said with another smile. "Right Fuli?"
"Right," Fuli promised. "And don't worry King Simba we won't leave Kion's side."
"Thank you," Simba said with a smile. "I'll be back as soon as I can." With that the golden King took his leave as did Ono and Beshte.
"Hey buddy me and Fuli are gonna keep ya company," Bunga said, nuzzling into Kion's fur as Fuli did the same thing on the other side. "Boy I sure do wish you were awake buddy," Bunga said. "The Guard just isn't the same without you. But don't worry we kicked Janja and Reire's sorry butts back to the Outlands where they belong. But its a lot easier with your Roar though."
"But we know you'll wake up when you're ready," Fuli piped up. "But until then just know we're here for you Kion." With that the cheetah and the honey badger spent the reminder of the day talking with their unconscious friend in the hopes of getting him to wake up.

Meanwhile Kiara was trying to enjoy spending time with her friends. But her mind kept going back to her injured brother and all the guilty feelings came along with it. Just then a light gold paw went in front of her face, snapping her out of her thoughts. "Hello Earth to Kiara," Tiifu said with a laugh.
"Huh?" Kiara said, shaking her head. "Sorry Tiif' what were you saying?"
"I was asking how you think this flower looks on me?" Tiifu said with a laugh, indicating a pink flower that she had put behind her ear.
"Never mind about that," Zuri said. "Isn't anyone going to say anything about my fur? I spent all day getting it this shiny." Zuri stretched out making the sun shine off her perfectly clean tan coat.
"Very nice Zu'," Tiifu said with a nod. "Isn't it Kiara?"
"Yeah sure," Kiara said, not really paying attention. "Its great Zuri."
"You know Kiara," Zuri said, examining Kiara's coat, which at the moment was a bit dirty. "If you want I could give you some tips on how to keep your fur clean. Yours is kind of meh right now."
"Well excuse the heck out of me Zuri," Kiara snapped, irritated by Zuri's remark. "But I've had more important things on my mind. Like my sick brother! So don't go criticizing me because I'm not a vain lioness like you!"
"Whoa there I'm sorry Kiara," Zuri said, holding up her paw. "I didn't mean to make you mad. I was just trying to act normal."
"I know," Kiara said with a sigh. "I'm sorry Zuri. I'm just not myself today."
"Yeah you haven't been ever since Kion got hurt," Zuri commented. "I mean I've seen you when you're worried about someone but this is more than being worried. Is there's something else bothering you Kiara?"
"No!" Kiara snapped, glaring at Zuri. "I mean isn't it enough for me to be worried about Kion?!"
"I think Zuri has a point," Tiifu chimed in. "I think there's something else on your mind. You'd feel better if you just told us what it is."
"Yeah," Zuri piped up. "I mean if you can't confide in your two best friends then who can you confide in?" Kiara stared at her two friends, debating on rather she should tell them what she had done or not.
"Promise me that you won't tell anyone what I'm about to tell you," Kiara whispered, looking around to make sure no one else was near.
"Whoa this must be major," Tiifu said, her hazel eyes wide.
"Just promise me you won't blab," Kiara snapped.
"We promise," the two lioness cubs said together.
"Ok then," Kiara said, taking a deep breath. "Here goes. Guys I..." But before she could continue Zazu came flying in.
"Oh Princess there you are!" the horn bill cried out. "You must return home at once! Its about the Prince!"
"Did something happen?!" Kiara cried out, fearful of what the answer might be.
"It did indeed!" Zazu cried. "Come you must see for yourself!" With that Zazu took off towards Pride Rock with Kiara, Zuri and Tiifu right behind him all of them anxious to know what had happened with the Prince.

Kiara ran into the cave where she saw Nala holding Kion in her paws. Simba was also there having been alerted by Zazu that something had happened with Kion. Fuli and Bunga had gone to get Beshte and Ono while Zuri and Tiifu were waiting outside. "Mom!" Kiara cried out, running over to her parents. "Dad! Zazu said something happened with Kion! Is he ok?!"
"See for yourself honey," Nala said, giving Kion's head a lick. To Kiara's surprise Kion opened his eyes and looked at her with confusion.
"Kion!" Kiara cried out, gently nuzzling her brother. "I'm so glad you're awake! I was afraid we were going to lose you!"
"He just woke up," Simba said with a smile. "Its a miracle." Simba gave Kion a gentle nuzzle when he said this part.
"What's going on?" came Kion's weak voice.
"You had an accident sweetie," Nala said softly. "But don't you worry honey you're going to be just fine."
"That's good I guess," Kion said, wincing as a stab of pain went through his head. "I just have a question."
"What's that?" Nala asked.
"Who are you guys?" Kion asked, surprising the group.