Remember Who You Are

Chapter 13: Admissions

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on was making his way towards Pride Rock when his friends stopped him. "Kion just hold on there," Fuli said, getting in front of her friend.
"Move out of my way Fuli," Kion said roughly. "I need to talk to my sister."
"Kion we just want to make sure you're thinking clearly before you talk to Kiara," Beshte said.
"Yeah," Ono chimed in. "You don't want to say something you might regret."
"Ono," Kion began. But he was cut off by Bunga.
"Think about Ky," the honey badger said. "You only had a flash of a memory. It wasn't even the entire thing right?"
"Well yeah," Kion admitted. "That's true."
"Well what if you're not remembering the whole thing," Fuli said. "I mean what if Kiara apologized after pushing you. I mean unless you remembered her actually pushing you over the edge. Do you?"
"No," Kion said, shaking his head. "I don't. But she was still really mad at me."
"That's because she thought you ratted us out to your parents," Tiifu said, coming onto the scene.
"Ratted you out?" Kion said with confusion. "Why would I do that?"
"We snuck out a few weeks ago," Tiifu informed Kion. "You woke up that night and saw us. But you promised you wouldn't tell on us. Then a few days later our parents confronted us and ground us. Kiara just assumed it was you."
"Was it?" Kion asked with wide amber eyes.
"You said it wasn't," Tiifu said. "And I believed you. But Kiara sure didn't. Never did figure out who told on us."
"Hey are you talking about a few weeks ago when I saw you girls at the watering hole?" Timon asked, coming onto the scene with Pumbaa right behind you.
"You saw us?" Tiifu asked, her hazel eyes wide with shock.
"Sure did," Timon declared. "Pumbaa and I went out for out annual grubs gathering right after that. But as soon as we got back you bet I told Simba what I saw that night."
"So you're the rat?" Tiifu said with a bit of anger to her voice.
"Hey you and your friends are the ones that broke the rules!" Timon declared, annoyed at Tiifu's tone. "So don't get all huffy with me missy!" With that Timon let out an exacerbated sigh and stormed off with Pumbaa right behind him.
"Phew I'm glad it wasn't me that was the rat," Kion said with a relived sigh
"You still thinking about confronting Kiara?" Fuli asked, looking at her friend.
"No," Kion said, shaking his head. "I'd better not. Not until my full memories come back. I'd hate to hurt her feelings for no reason." Just then Kion heard a psst come from the bushes. Darting his eyes to the side he saw Dogo hiding in the bushes and motioning for him to come to him. "Uh I'll be right back guys," Kion said quickly.
"Where are you going?" Fuli asked.
"I gotta go," Kion said, thinking quickly. "You know to the bathroom."
"Oh," Fuli said, slightly embarrassed.
"I'll be right back!" Kion cried as he quickly dashed into the bushes.
"Hey Kion," Dogo whispered, smiling at the Prince.
"Hey Dogo," Kion whispered back, returning the young jackal's smile. "What's up?"
"Meet me tomorrow by the Outland border," Dogo said. "I've got something really cool to show you. Oh and make sure you come alone."
"I don't think that's going to work," Kion said. "I mean my parents were really mad when I snuck off by myself today."
"Well you have to come alone," Dogo declared.
"Why?" Kion asked, giving the jackal a look. "I mean I get why my sister can't come but why can't my other friends come?"
"Because they can't!" Dogo snapped, surprising Kion. "I mean cause they'll rat us out. They've always been jealous of your friendship with me. They think they're better than us jackals. That's why."
"Oh ok," Kion said, still a little confused. "I'll be there Dogo. I'll just think of an excuse to sneak away."
"Great!" Dogo said with a smile.
"Hey Kion you ok in there?" came Bunga's concerned voice.
"I'm fine Bunga!" Kion called back. "I'll be right out!"
"See you tomorrow," Dogo whispered as Kion exited the bushes.
"See you," Kion whispered back. Once Kion was back with his friends he said, "I think I'm gonna head home. I'm pretty beat." Without waiting for a response Kion walked back towards Pride Rock leaving his confused friends behind.
"Anyone else think Kion is acting really strange?" Fuli asked.
"I'll say," Bunga said with a nod.
"Its probably due to his amnesia," Ono commented. "Especially now that his memories are starting to come back. Its probably really confusing to Kion."
"I agree," Beshte said with a nod. "I think Kion just needs some time to adjust to all this." Kion's friends all nodded in agreement and with that they bid each other goodnight and headed off to their respected homes.

The next morning Kion was up extra early. The golden Prince was hoping to get an early start so he could meet Dogo before anyone else woke up. Kion got up and stretched and saw that the sun wasn't even up yet. "Good morning Kion," a voice said, startling the young Prince.
"Oh Simba you scared me," Kion said with a sigh. "What are you doing up so early?"
"I always get up right before sunrise," Simba said with a smile. "Ever since I've been a cub I've gotten up and watched the sunrise from the top of Pride Rock. Its quite beautiful. In fact most morning you would join me up there and we'd watch the sunrise together. Would you like to join me?" Kion opened his mouth to say no but the look on Simba's face quickly made him change his mind.
"Sure," he said, trying not to show his reluctance. "Sounds great." With that the father and son made their way to the top of Pride Rock to watch the sunrise.
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A little while later the sun had risen and Kion was pleasantly surprised at the good time he was having with Simba. "Wasn't that amazing?" Simba asked.
"It sure was," Kion said with a smile. "I can see why I would join you up here. Its beautiful."
"I'm glad you enjoyed it son," Simba said, putting his paw around Kion. To Simba's great surprise Kion didn't pull away. Instead the golden Prince snuggled into his father's side. Simba smiled and let out a slight chuckle as he rubbed his son's back.
"Now there's a sight I love to see," Nala said, coming onto the scene with Kiara right behind her.
"Morning Mom," Kion said, giving Nala a nuzzle. "Morning Kiara."
"Morning Kion," Kiara said, head bumping her brother. "You watched the sunrise with Dad?"
"Yeah and it was so cool," Kion declared with a smile. "I think I'll watch it everyday from now on. If you don't mind that is." Kion turned and looked at Simba, who smiled big at his son.
"Of course I don't mind," the King said, unable to hide how happy he was that Kion was willing to spend time with him. "You are always welcome to spend time with me."
"Thanks Simba," Kion said. "But can I go exploring on my own today?"
"I don't know Kion," Simba began. "You still aren't familiar with everything."
"Please?" Kion said, trying not to beg. "I won't go far. I promise."
"Nala what do you think?" Simba asked, looking at his mate.
"Well I don't know," Nala began.
"Please Mom?" Kion begged. "I'll be careful. I promise I will."
"Well alright," Nala said, looking at Simba, who nodded in agreement.
"Thanks Mom!" Kion cried out, giving Nala a nuzzle.
"Just please don't go far," Nala said. "And please be careful."
"I will Mom!" Kion cried out as he ran down the side of Pride Rock.
"Hey Kion wait up!" Kiara called as she ran after her brother.
"Simba can we please talk?" Nala asked, facing her mate. "You've hardly said two words to me."
"That's because I'm still angry with you Nala," Simba declared. "And when I want to talk I'll come find you. Until then I'll thank you to leave me be." With that Simba walked down the side of Pride Rock, leaving a devastated Nala behind

"Hey Kion wait up!" Kiara called, catching up to her brother.
"What Kiara?" Kion snapped with irritation.
"I just thought we should take a walk together," Kiara said with a shrug. "I wanted to show you something near the gorge."
"Why?' Kion said, his voice low. "So you can push me down it again?" Kiara's eyes went wide as she heard her brother's words. Then she opened her mouth to respond.