Much time have pass. The cubs have grown though each are luckily well behaved, with Kion and Thibiti absolutely loving each other as did Kovu and Kiara. The venoms were heal from them and now Kion is back to normal. After much assurances from his sister and mate, Kion decided he would go back.
Thibiti grin a bit, "Wait wait... I have surprise for you two before we head back... Mind waiting a moment?" She barely waited for their response, running off.
She returned shortly after with two lions - specifically, Simba and Nala. The leopard just smile at the reactions from everyone.
Kiara's jaw dropped for a few seconds then she glare smiling at the leopard. Tiifu and Zuri just seems to be full of shock and surprise. Kovu and Vitani wasn't sure how to react but they certainly surprised. Kion's eyes widened as he move his legs up to his mom and couldn't help but resist the tears on her coat. Then she stare at her father.
"W-why didn't you believe me?" Kion questioned softly. "I didn't want to leave. But yet you didn't believe me. What was I'm supposed to do?" He shook his head sadly at his father, who had an very hurt and sad look.
"Kion, at least hear out his side." Thibiti spoke, looking to her mate.
"I-I can listen to her," Kion pointed at his creamy mother, seeing the affection and peace on her face. "But everyone turned against me and I lost every...thing thanks to him. Had my sister not interfered, I would have died."
Thibiti give the two parents a look, enough to suggest they work together telling the story. Even if it meant to be parroted. The leopard then gave her mate a nuzzle, to help calm him. Kion was glad that each of the cubs were asleep.
"Ok, so here goes..." Simba beginned. He let out an slight sigh but did show regrets and couldn't believe he called his own son's Scar. He flashed an eyebrow at the peach lioness, Vitani.
"So you see before even Kiara was born, we had another cub... he had golden fur that matched me and Kion's fur, with your mother blue eyes, in terms of playfulness, he was such like you, Kiara, but then he always have that firely attitude. His name was Kopa. He have only manage to live for five months until one day..." He frozed with seemingly self grief.
"He died to Zira's wrath because she wanted revenge to Scar. To keep our self grief, Rafiki kept his paintings hidden. That's why we were so overprotective of you, Kiara. When Kion was born, we'd see you maturing so we were not as overprotective as he we were. But still was. When Kion was framed, we feared the same thing that happen to Kopa would have happened to Kiara. Also, the evidence was so big. So we had no choice. We had to keep Kiara safe."
The golden lion was glad that he have finished that part. Kion and Kiara's face were full of horror.
The creamy queen lioness came in. "I have eventually discovered the truth by investigating the crime scene. And a few bystanders. I believe your father wants to apologize, Kion, because we were wrong and he regretted everything he said."
"What about Jeuri?" Kiara asked, her eyes glaring. "I would want to have a 'talk' with her." She gritted her teeth with anger and hatred, her claws outstretched, clearly ready to kill.
Asatira walked up with her jackal friend, she smiled though had an obvious scar along her side."We... proved it, that she'd attack cubs. In front of all of the Pride, no less. Now, you're both welcome."
The jackal wagged it's tail quite happily, "Even King Simba here saw everything."
Thibiti stepped up, "Kiara, calm." Placing herself between them, she looked between all the lions. "That wounded cub, and Jeuri, work for Zira. The crazed lioness." She showed her scar near or at one of her paws. "I know, because I accidentally saw and heard everything. Got caught, but managed to escape. This scar, from Zira herself... And yes, she plans to cause war with the Pride Lands..." The leopardess shared a sad look for a moment, "Well, I recommend recruiting any willing to help out. Also, someone's going to have to watch the cubs in this case..."
"And dear, she's quite dead," Nala added, allowing an proud smile to form on her face. "For framing someone. Attacking cubs. Treason. All of the lionesses were glad to carry it out and execute her."
Thibiti then went on to tell what she saw after,how she met Kion, and helped him throughout. Not leaving out any details, sure they all had their moments at one point but in the end got together as a true family. Adding, "If we can do it, there's no reason you two can't - father and son. Yes, Scar has been bothering Kion. Just like Rafiki has told you about your father living in you, Simba."
"He don't affect me as much though anymore, thankfully," Kion says. "Anyways, I'm ready to start a new life and for me to stay, there would have to be changes."
Simba swallowed. "Uh, what?" He asked, not already liking where this is going.
"For once, we're going to have to allow the Outlanders to join the Pride Lands and no longer live as two parts." Kion smiled sheepishly, at his father reaction.
"What?!" Simba shouted so loud.
"Simba, we big cats, canines, and even hyena all evolved from the same creature long ago. Sisi Ni Sawa, We Are One." Thibiti pressed, glancing to Nala and Kiara respectively as well.
"Yeah, she's right, dad," Kiara agreed. She stood beside Kion and her leopard. "Or I'm afraid that the Princess may randomly disappear as well." She gave a confidence smirk to her father. Tiifu and Zuri stood beside her with the same determination.
"They're right." Nala nodded.
"Fine. Anything else?" Simba gave in.
"Yep, I'm afraid that rules may be changed. Second, no jumping to conclusions without proof. Third, we're not going to all put this behind us."
"And," Kiara chimed in, "forth, me and Kion is going to rule side-by-side. Tiifu and Zuri will be advisers who would take our place when we're on missions. Deal?" the two offered their paws.
Simba glanced at Nala, who had a smirk planted on her face. He knew his children had won. He knew there is no denying it and perhaps they will be at peace at last. It is time for them to lay down and just have a peaceful life.
Simba shook their paws. "Deal."
An entire year had past. Much have changed. The Outlanders were allowed at Pride Rock and are now Pride Landers, but Zira refused and so she committed suicide after trying to kill Simba by drowning from Kiara jumping infront. Kiara and Kion's roars echoed through the Savannah, declaring themselves as the new King and Queen by siblings at Pride Rock.
Kion watched as the sun seems to fall. He have gotten so many friends now. His life just seem to be much more peaceful and doesn't have the struggles. "Thank you," he smiled to the stars before turning around and going inside of Pride Rock, wondering about the future that awaits them.
Just to think, it all happen by one single punch. A punch that affected him a long time ago, but now he can accepted and change. He had a hard life but now he is putting it aside.
This were Kion's Difficult Life.
The End
Sorry if it felt a little rush but to be honest, didn't need to added Kion and Thibiti's healing. Now, this story finally came to an end and other projects are waiting to be finish. Thanks for all the followings and favorites and reviews. I appreciate them and goodbye.