Remember Who You Are

Chapter 5: A Blank Slate

Kion," Simba began, trying not to show his worry.

"Kion," the golden Prince repeated. "That's me right?" Kion looked from Simba to Nala when he said this.

"Yes you're Kion," Nala confirmed.

"Wait," Kiara said, still trying to make sense of what was happening. "You don't remember who anyone is? Not even who you are?"

"No," Kion said, shaking his head. "But I'm guessing you guys are my family right?" The Royal Family all nodded while exchanging worried looks. "So you're my mom right?" Kion asked looking at Nala, who could only nod. "And you're my Dad right?" Kion said, looking at Simba.

"Yes," Simba said, trying not to let his emotions show. "I'm your father. And this is your sister: Kiara."

"Hi," Kiara said as she awkwardly waved at her younger brother.

"Hi," Kion said the confusion written all over his face. "Nice to meet you."

"Kion you've known me your entire life," Kiara said carefully. "You're my little brother."

"Oh," Kion said softly. "Sorry I didn't know that." Just then Rafiki entered the cave with Makini right behind him.

"We heard Kion is awake!" Makini exclaimed with a smile. "That's wonderful news!"

"Yes it is," Simba said softly. "But Kion doesn't remember who anyone is. Not even himself."

"Dat is normal fer head injures dat were as serious as his was," Rafiki explained.

"Will his memories come back?" Simba asked.

"Eventually dey will return," Rafiki said with a nod. "But how long dat will be I cannot say. It takes time fer injuries to the brain to heal. It could be years before they return."

"Years?!" Simba cried out.

"It most likely will not be dat long," Rafiki said. "But until den you must be patient with him. Do not overload him with to much information. Dat could confuse him even more."

"Right," Simba said with a nod.

"Now I will examine de Prince," Rafiki said as he and Makini approached Kion. When Kion saw the two mandrills approaching his amber eyes got wide.

"Don't worry honey they're our friends," Nala said gently. Kion relaxed slightly at Nala's words.

"Hello der young one," Rafiki said with a smile. "I am Rafiki and dis is my assistant Makini." Rafiki gestured towards Makini when he spoke.

"Hi Kion!" Makini said with a smile.

"Hi," Kion said softly, still unsure what to think about the two mandrills.

"Would it be alright if I examined you Kion?" Makini asked.

"I guess so," Kion said with a shrug. With that Makini began to examine the young Prince.

"Well good news Kion," she said with another smile. "Your ribs and paw have almost completely healed. You should be able to get up and move in a couple more weeks."