Remember Who You Are

Chapter 17: Misplaced Anger

"Dogo," Kion began. "Are you sure about that? Simba didn't say anything about being there that day."

"Well yeah I guess he wouldn't," Dogo said, rolling his eyes. "He saw the whole thing. Didn't do much to stop it. Almost like he wanted it to happen or something."
"That can't be right," Kion said, shaking his head. "Simba doesn't seam like the type that would want his own son dead."
"Believe what you want," Dogo said with a shrug. "I know what I saw though. And it kind of makes sense when you think about it."
"What do you mean?" Kion demanded.
"Well you're the second born," Dogo said. "You're not the heir like Kiara is. You're not as important as she is. But then again what do I know?" Dogo looked at Kion, who had a worried look on his face and smiled to himself. Just then Reirei and Goigoi appeared and approached the young males.
"Why Kion what ever is the matter dear?" Reirei asked.
"He just realized something Mom," Dogo said. With that Dogo retold his lie to his parents.
"Why that's terrible," Reirei said, pretending to be outraged.
"Yeah who'd of thought Simba would want his own kid dead," Goigoi chimed in.
"You must be devastated you poor thing," Reirei said, pulling Kion close and comforting him.
"I just can't believe this," Kion said. "Simba just seamed so nice."
"Yes well Simba is very good at fooling people," Reirei said. "But like I've said before he's got quite the violent streak." Kion opened his mouth to respond but before he could he heard an angry voice shout, "Get away from him!" The group turned and saw Tiifu standing there, looking none to pleased.
"Tiifu!" Kion cried out, pulling away from Reirei.
"Don't worry Kion I'll protect you!" Tiifu shouted, surprising Kion as she put herself between Kion and Reirei.
"Tiifu stop!" Kion cried, surprising Tiifu.
"Kion what.." the light gold lioness cub began.
"They're my friends," Kion informed Tiifu. "They won't hurt me."
"Kion they're jackals," Tiifu pointed out as if Kion needed a reminder.
"Yeah," Kion said with annoyance. "So?"
"So," Tiifu said, sounding like she was talking to a baby. "Jackals are bad news. They're just as bad as the hyenas are!"
"Why cause Simba said so?" Kion demanded. Tiifu's hazel eyes went wide with surprise. "Well you can just pass along a message to my so called father," Kion growled. "Tell him I'm not coming home. Ever!"
"But why?' Tiifu asked, unable to hide the surprise in her voice.
"I'd rather go live in the Outlands than stay at Pride Rock with lions that want me dead!" Kion shouted.
"Kion they don't.." Tiifu began.
"Yes they do Tiifu!" Kion snarled, causing Tiifu to jump. "Kiara tried to kill me and Simba was there and did nothing to stop her! I'm not about to go back so they can finish the job!"
"But Kion.." Tiifu began. But once again she was cut off by Kion's furious growl.
"You need to go back to Pride Rock!" the golden Prince growled. By now the winds were picking up and the clouds were taking shape once again.
"Ok Kion I'm going," Tiifu said quickly, not wanting Kion to unleash his Roar on her. "But please just..."
"Leave!" Kion snarled. "Right now!" Tiifu gasped and ran full force towards Pride Rock, fearful of what Kion might do.
"I know that couldn't have been easy for you dear one," Reirei said, putting her paw around Kion.
"No it wasn't," Kion said with a heavy sigh. "But it had to be done. Is it alright if I stay with you guys?"
"Sure it is," Goigoi said with a smile. "Our home is your home."
"Thanks," Kion said with a smile.
"We should head back," Reirei declared. "Before Simba comes looking for us." With that the group headed back to the Outlands. As they were walking Goigoi whispered to Reirei, "Man I can't believe how well things are goin' for us."
"Yes things are going rather well aren't they?' Reirei whispered back, looking at Kion, who was talking with Dogo. "Soon we'll have Kion completely turned against his entire family. We just have to make sure he gets more hydro-piper laced meat when we get back. Can't have him regaining his memories now can we?"
"I'll get Dogo to give 'im some," Goigoi declared as they walked. "The less work I gotta do the better." With that the two jackals let out laughs as they walked, each of them thinking how glorious their victory would be. Little did they know that Tiifu hadn't gone back to Pride Rock. Instead the young cub was following the group and had overheard what Reirei and Goigoi had said.
"I've gotta tell King Simba!" she thought as she took off towards Pride Rock.
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A little while later Tiifu had arrived at Pride Rock and she burst into the cave. "Kiara!" the light gold lioness cub panted, running up to Kiara, who was talking with Zuri. "Where's your parents?" she asked.
"They're up top talking," Kiara informed her friend. "Tiifu what's going on?"
"I've gotta talk to them!" Tiifu cried, as she ran up top. "And I mean now!" Kiara and Zuri exchanged confused looks as they followed their friend up top.
"King Simba!" Tiifu cried, startling the Royal couple. "Queen Nala! Something terrible has happened!"
"Tiifu what's wrong?" Simba asked, alarmed by the light gold cub's frantic state.
"Its Kion!" Tiifu cried out.
"What happened to Kion?!" Nala cried out.
"He's in danger!" Tiifu cried. With that she proceeded to tell Simba and Nala exactly what she had heard.
"Damn that Reirei!" Simba snarled. "I swear that bitch is worse than Janja!"
"Oh Simba we can't let Reirei and Goigoi do this," Nala said, her voice high with worry.
"They won't get away with this!" Simba declared. "I'm going to the Outlands right now and getting our son back!"
"Uh King Simba that might not be such a good idea," Tiifu said with caution. "I mean Kion already thinks you have a bad temper."
"And I might make things worse if I go storming in there ready for a fight," Simba finished.
"I'll go," Kiara offered.
"I don't think you should go Ki'," Tiifu said. "I mean after what just happened Kion might not trust you as much."
"I'll go," Nala said. "Kion has no issues with me. He'll listen to me."
"I should come too," Simba declared. "You know just to show Kion I care."
"I'll come too," Kiara said.
"No honey you should stay here," Simba said. "It might get rough in the Outlands. I don't want to put you in that kind of danger."
"But Daddy," Kiara began.
"Honey your father is right," Nala said. "Its to risky for you to come."
"Oh alright," Kiara said, sounding disappointed.
"We'll be back soon," Simba said as he and Nala gave their daughter nuzzles. With that the Royal Couple took their leave. Minutes after they left Fuli, Beshte, Ono and Bunga entered the cave. When the foursome saw the looks on Kiara, Tiifu, and Zuri's faces they became concerned.
"What's wrong guys?" Beshte asked.
"Everything," Zuri muttered.
"What do you mean 'everything'?" Fuli asked.
"Here's what happened guys," Tiifu said. With that the light gold cub told the Guard what had just happened.
"I knew Kion was acting weird!" Bunga exclaimed. "And I'm not gonna let Reirei get away with it!" Without waiting for a response Bunga took off and ran out of the cave determined to help his friend.
"Bunga wait!" Ono cried as he, Fuli and Beshte took off after their honey badger friend.
"Should we go after them?" Tiifu wondered.
"Heck yeah we should!" Zuri cried, surprising her friends as she took off after the Guard.
"Hey wait for us!" Kiara cried as she and Tiifu went after Zuri, hoping they'd be able to help Kion