Remember Who You Are

Chapter 10: Recovery

"Did you just call me Mom?" Nala asked, unable to hide the surprise in her voice.

"Yeah I did," Kion said with a smile. "It feels right for some reason. I think its because the other day when I was in a lot of pain you held me and comforted me. That made me calm down. Like a mother would calm their cub I guess. Is that weird?" Kion looked at the group when he said this part.

"Not at all honey," Nala said, nuzzling her son, who let out a purr in response. "I'm just so glad you feel that way."

"We both are son," Simba said with a smile as he went to nuzzle his son. But to his dismay Kion pulled away from his touch. Simba let out a sigh but tried not to let how hurt he was show.

"Hey uh.." Kion said, motioning towards Timon. "Uh..sorry what's your name again?"

"Its Timon," Timon said with a smile. "And that's Pumbaa." Timon pointed at his warthog friend when he said this part.

"Right," Kion said with a sigh. "Timon and Pumbaa. Got it."

"What can I do for ya kiddo?" Timon asked.

"Can you sing that song again?" Kion asked. "Its ok if you don't wanna. I just really love that song."

"It would be our pleasure," Pumbaa said with a smile.

"Hit it buddy," Timon said as he and Pumbaa once again sang Hukuna Matata. Only this time the entire group sang along. By the end of the song the group was laughing and really enjoying the moment.

Kiara entered the cave all set to confess her sins to her family and beg their forgiveness. But when she entered she heard the sounds of laughter coming from her family and friends. "What's going on?" Kiara asked, joining the group.

"Kiara guess what?" Kion said, his voice high with excitement.

"What?' Kiara said with a slight laugh.

"I remembered Hukuna Matata!' Kion informed his sister. "Timon and Pumbaa just were singing the song to me."

"That's great Kion!" Kiara said, giving her brother a nuzzle. "I'm really happy for you!"

"He even called me Mom," Nala said with a huge smile.

"Wow," Kiara said, thrilled her little brother was making progress. "That's really good!"

"My memories are coming back!" Kion exclaimed. "I just know they are!"

"Kion you only remembered one thing," Fuli said carefully. "You still have a long way to go."

"Yeah I know," Kion said. "But at least its a start." Kion's smile was a big as a canyon which made the rest of his family and friends happy.

"That's the spirit my boy!" Simba said with a smile. "But it is getting pretty late. I think we should all get some rest."

"Good idea," Timon said with a yawn. "Bunga, Pumbaa lets roll." With that the trio bid the others farewell as they went back to their home. The rest of the Guard also said their goodbyes as they too left for their respective homes. This just left the Royal Family alone.

"Uh Kion can I talk to you please?" Kiara asked, after debating on rather she should still make her confession or not for a few minutes.