And now, I've been waiting for the right moment, when siblings had reunited with each other. This chapter might contain some emotions. Please be adives to bring out some tissues just in case. Please review and enjoy reading! Thank you!
Animorphia
Chapter 34: Siblings Reunion
Back at Los Angeles, Marcy and Ethan made it back to her house with her bicycle. Clearly, they've been going out for at least three hours until they got home. It took longer to get home, but to her, they made it just in time before the sunset. They came to a halt when Marcy got off from bike.
"Man, it's been fun." said Marcy.
"It sure is. Thanks for going out with me." replied Ethan.
"You're welcome. I'm so glad that I'm getting used to know you for a while."
"Uh huh. We can do it again, sometimes."
"That would be great! Wait, we should invite our friends so we can all hang out together!"
"Like boyfriends and girlfriends?" Ethan curiously asked.
"Yeah! Well, except for Ivan. He doesn't really have a girl, but I'm sure he'll come." replied Marcy.
"What about Anne?"
"I'm sure she'll have one. I couldn't tell if she either has Frank or KJ or it could be someone else. I'll figured it out."
"Alright, guess I'll see you tomorrow then."
"Yeah, you too."
It was quiet with a sounds of city street with dog barking all over the neighborhood and birds tweeting. Marcy smiles warmly at Ethan who smiles back at her. She loves hanging out with her friends. Especially her childhood friends.
"See ya later, alligator." said Marcy.
"After while, crocodile." replied Ethan.
Marcy took her bike when walk towards to the gate of the backyard. Ethan couldn't think about his feelings. As much he loves his family, but he needs to talk to his parents about his relationship. He doesn't know what to say, but then he needs to tell her something really important.
"Hey, Marcy?"
Marcy turns around before opening the gate.
"Yes, Ethan?"
"There's one thing I needed to tell you before I go."
"Sure, what is it?"
"Um... uh... do you... wanna be... um..." Ethan pause when nervous.
Marcy raises her left eyebrow when confused. He started to sweat and so nervous what he was going to say.
"Doyouwannabemygirlfriend?!"
He quickly covered his mouth. Marcy was stunned.
"What?"
Ethan went blush again, but he exhaled as he breathes in and out. So, he can repeat slowly.
"Do you wanna be my girlfriend?"
He is waiting for reply. It took seconds to reply, but Marcy broke the silence when she smiles.
"Sure!"
"R-really?" Ethan asked.
"Of course, I do! We went to Thai Go, eating noodles, then we went to the arcade, playing some games, and we talked about how we feel. We've been known each other when we were kids."
Ethan felt relief. Marcy left the bike and walk over to him.
"After all, you are the kindest, honorable person I've ever met"
Marcy gives Ethan a kiss on his right cheek. He started to blush madly when stunned. He lifts his hand to touch his cheek. Marcy smiles softly at him before returning to her house.
"See you tomorrow!" Marcy chimed, waving her arm.
First, she opens the gate, then walked in with her bike, and then she closes the gate behind her. Ethan couldn't believe what Marcy did. His childhood friend has kissed him on his cheek. He started to smile softly. He felt touched.
"Wow."
Ethan began to paddle away on his way back home to his parents.
Later on, from the inside of the house, we cut to Timon's room where the mirror stands. All of sudden, Timon first got out showing his head. He looks between left and right to make sure no one was here or took any notice without a single sound.
And then, he steps out from the mirror, land on the floor. He reached his hand out allowing Tatiana to accept the offer as she comes out from the mirror and then carries her to the floor gently.
"Welcome to our new home!" Timon announced.
She looks around the master bedroom with all of furniture including bed, flat TV screen, dressers, and she looked at the bathroom where showers and sinks are, along with the closet.
"It's lovely." said Tatiana astonished.
"It sure is. I keep the house clean to make it perfect." replied Timon.
Just then, Pumbaa pops his head out from the mirror.
"Hey, Timon? What time is it?" Pumbaa asked.
"We've been gone for like 4 hours." Timon answered.
"Okay, just letting you know that we both got text from our phones."
"What?"
He pulled out his phone to check the message until he shrinks his eyes when realize something.
"Oh, shoot! I forgot about her!"
"What's that?" Tatiana asked curious.
"Oh! It's my iPhone. I got it when we have for Christmas. It has multiple apps like games, movies, photos, messages, and contacts. Heck, they even got the internet." Timon explained.
"Really?"
"Yeah! You're gonna love it when I show this to you. Watch this."
Timon is showing his phone to her so that they can share. Pumbaa step back inside to get some stuff that they've been rewarded. He tosses some bags, suitcases, and small packages, and then he comes out from the mirror, carrying a big bag of bugs they've been saving.
They have left The Meerkat Colony after saying goodbye to her father while Speedy stays behind to do his heroic duty as a super hero. They carried their stuffs with them through the mirror so that it would be easy rather than heading back to Mean Street.
"You'll defiantly gonna love this. They have every video that's been uploaded. We get to watch TV series, funny videos, and some clips. Oh! This one is so hilarious! Check this out!"
Timon shows the video clip where is shows a head of a wrecking guy as a goat doing that weird noise. Tatiana started to laugh.
"That was hilarious!" Tatiana laughed.
"I know, right? Boy, that guy sure made everybody laugh. He's been so popular since last year." replied Timon.
"Like the Stan Wrong Song?" Pumbaa asked.
"Oh! That reminds me! Watch this!"
Timon switch the video where it shows an elder man is wearing an orange track suit with glitters and a fez hat on top as he looks grumpy and humiliated.
I'm Stan and I was wrong
I'm singing the Stan Wrong Song
I shouldn't have taken that chance
Now here's my remorseful dance
They all laughed together at a time like this.
"How do they make all this?!" Tatiana laughed.
Timon calms down after the laugh.
"They record their camera or their phone, then upload to the website, and after that, every video has many views! Some were good like popular, while some were bad, as in fake news, rip-offs, and any kind of junk when it's deleted."
"And they even claimed some copyrighted movies and TV series." Pumbaa added.
"So, where do we record this video?" Tatiana asked.
"There's only one way to find out, but first, I wanted to show you something around the house, meeting Marcy, and share your dreams come true." said Timon.
"(giggles) Oh, Timmy."
"Only mom calls me that, but it's up to you."
He twirled her around and hold her like romance. They looked at each other as they touch their nose. As they were about to touch their lips, but suddenly when we move aside where it shows Marcy standing there in a doorway when confused.
"Uh, dad?"
Both meerkats open their eyes when pupil shrinks. They turned their heads at her standing. Pumbaa was standing there when took noticed.
"Marcy?! Home so soon?" Timon asked.
"Yeah, I've been trying to call you, but you didn't answer. Where were you?" replied Marcy.
"Oh, sorry about that." Timon apologize.
Both meerkats stood normal and let go of each other.
"Anyway, Marcy, I like to you to meet Princess Tatiana." He turned his head at the princess. "Tatiana, meet Marcy..."
The girl raises her eyebrows slowly. Timon held the princess hands softly.
"Our daughter."
Marcy started to gasp slowly, and then she goes with high pitch squeal. Happiness squeal. Then she rush the princess to pick her up without a warning as she spins around and hugs her gently.
"Is this true?! Are you really his girlfriend?! Are you his wife?! Is it too early to call you mom? Although, I've always ever wanted my own mom, but honestly, I am so happy to meet you!" Marcy chimed.
"It's so nice to meet you, Marcy!" Tatiana giggles.
She set her down gently. Then Marcy kneels to her.
"Oh my gosh! A princess in my house?! How did you two meet? We're you married or is it a little too soon? Gosh, I always wanted to meet princess! But I met some princesses when I went to Disneyland with my dad and my uncle. Do you wanna know how I met them in person? Do you wanna see what I can do living in some fantasy?" Marcy asked so many questions.
"Yep, that's my girl alright." replied Timon.
"I knew it! Your wish has finally come true! I have so many questions!"
"(giggles) Alright, Marcy. Let's take it easy a bit. Now, I'll tell you where I come from." said Tatiana.
"I'm all ears." said Marcy pulling out her journal and her pen to write about.
"Alright, where do I start? I've come from another world."
"Another world?!" Marcy gasp excited.
"Mmm hmm. I'm from the Wasteland, a place where all forgotten cartoon characters lived along with everyone."
"(gasp) That must be from Epic Mickey where I used to play! It's all real!" Marcy chimes with eyes sparkles.
"That's right. It all started long ago, when I end up in another world along with my father and my people, and it's been 20 years since we all thought that we've been forgotten. But it turns out that we were never being forgotten, Oswald shows us everything about every movie and TV's like everyone's stories. That's when I've known your father for a real longtime." Tatiana explained.
"Wow! It's like a fantasy or a role play game!" replied Marcy while writing down her journal.
"Looks like we got a lot of catching up to do."
"It sure is. I wish my dad was here to see this and meeting with you." said Timon.
They look at their eyes as they smiles warmly.
"Yes, that reminds me. Marcy?" said Tatiana.
"Hmm?" Marcy stops writing and looked at her.
"He also told me what happened when you're little and I'm so sorry about your parents."
Marcy felt touched when she apologize about her long lost parents.
"Thank you." said Marcy softly.
"Of course."
"Now the whole gang is here, what are you up for dinner?" Timon asked.
"Hmm, I don't know? What do you think, Pumbaa?" Tatiana asked.
"Maybe we can order pizza sometimes." Pumbaa suggested.
"Haven't we eat pizza from yesterday?" Timon asked.
"You know, I would like to try some." said Tatiana.
"Are you sure?"
Tatiana nodded.
"Alright, pizza it is, but first, we need to put our stuff away, including hers."
"Sounds like a good plan."
Marcy noticed that the necklace was left alone by the chest.
"Hey, dad? Did you left your necklace?"
They turned their heads back at the nightstand. Timon realize that he totally forgot before he left.
"Oh, shoot! I almost forgot!"
"What is it, Timon?" Tatiana asked.
"Princess, there's something you should know about this."
"Like what?"
Then Timon looked at Pumbaa so that he could ask him something.
"Pumbaa, can you bring my necklace?"
"Sure! I'll go get my necklace while I'm at it." Pumbaa answered.
He walked over to the nightstand on four. He stand on two to pick up Timon's necklace by his front hooves and hand it to his meerkat friend.
"Thanks."
"No problem. Be right back."
Pumbaa exit the master bedroom. Tatiana is looking at the necklace that is like amber. Timon looked her softly.
"Before we get started, I think it's time you know the truth." said Timon.
He took a glance at Marcy that she smiles when nodded. Then he looked at the princess.
"This necklace I'm wearing? It's not an ordinary necklace. It's a magical necklace. Eight years ago when Pumbaa and I found the stones that was hidden in the lost city. It can turn humans into animals and animals turn into humans. It was all part of an ancient history, but it's all true." Timon explained.
"You turn yourself into a human with magic?" Tatiana asked.
"Yes, you see, Pumbaa and I first transform into humans so that we could whatever we want."
"It's true. We've come to agree that we should keep a secret to ourselves so that we don't want any involves between humans and animals." Pumbaa added when shows up wearing his red necklace.
"I thought humans love to study animals?" Tatiana confused.
"Well, not all humans loves animals. They attend to throw us out back when we were in many cities." said Pumbaa.
"Hmm, you made your point, but how does this work?"
"If you believe me, then you wouldn't freaked out about it." replied Timon.
"How can I? I've read some books about a princess kissing a frog."
"I wanna kiss a frog." said Marcy.
"Alright, just wanted to make sure. Are you ready?" Timon asked.
Tatiana nodded smiling.
"Okay, here goes."
Timon put on his necklace and cling on gently. Then it started to glow on him along with Pumbaa as the they started to transform when the light shines bright until they're now humans once the light lowers down.
Tatiana was all stunned. She was surprised at first when they transform. However, when they're humans, they are taller than her when she's so small like tiny animals. They smiled at her warmly.
"Well, what do you think?" Timon asked kindly.
"Timon? You're... you're a human! And you're so tall!" Tatiana stunned.
"Yeah, we kinda get used to it."
"And we got our own clothes!" Pumbaa added.
"How?" Tatiana asked.
"Well, let's just it's like magic. It's a really good thing that our clothes magically appeared." said Timon.
"Does anyone knows about this?"
"Yep, just Marcy and our closest friends from the Pride Lands."
"And also my best friends that I could trust back when we were kids." Marcy added.
"Wait, do you know about this?" Tatiana asked.
"Well, I trusted them when they adopted me. I don't mind."
"See? Marcy gets it." said Timon.
He walks over to the nightstand to open the chest where it shows some colors that they took with. He took the pink gemstone and close the chest. He turns around and kneeled to the princess.
"Just so you know, we take the chest with us incase we could trust with the people that we cared. I would like you to give you this."
Tatiana gently took the pink gemstone from Timon. She looked at curious, but the way she looks at it when it reflect her face like a mirror. She smiles at the stone.
"It looks pretty." said Tatiana.
"It sure is."
"So, how does this work?"
"The first time when Pumbaa and I transform, I think you have to rub it gently."
"Are you sure it's gonna work?"
"Of course, it will. Trust me."
She looks up at the human in disguise eyes with a gentle look. Then she looked at the pink gemstone again. She sighed softly when she close her eyes, rubbing the stone gently.
"Well, let's hope this works."
While she rubs it gently, they were waiting to see what happens next. All of sudden when they took no noticed, the wisp first shows at the nightstand looking at the princess rubbing the pink gemstone. The wisp knew that she's worthy of it with pure hearts and laid its stubby hand on the chest make the gemstones glows.
And then, the pink gemstone starts to glow as her body glows pink around her. Timon noticed that it's working as he stand up. Pumbaa and Marcy react softly as it started to go brighter before all three covered their eyes.
Once the brightness toned down, they recovered their eyes and what they saw was beauty. A woman that has blonde tied by blue bow, wearing her sky blue shirt, light grey jeans, and pink slippers. She also wears her tiara on top.
She opens her eyes, looking at him who's been smiling at her. She blinked her eyes first when noticed that how she got taller so quickly. She looked down, but her hands are now light tan skin instead of her fur.
Tatiana took a glance at the mirror, but gasp softly. She's looking at herself, the first time as a human. She looked at the pink gemstone, but is now a necklace with small silver chains. She exams the body from her head to her legs. Then she started to smile warmly. She turns slowly at Timon.
"Well, how do I look?"
Timon walk closer to see her beautiful face. He gently took the necklace from her and put it around her neck. She looked down first and then looked at his handsome face.
"Like... a princess."
They started to move closer when eyes were closed until their lips have met. They wrapped their arms around them gently when sharing their first kiss. It's not an ordinary kiss, but a true love kiss like fairy tale.
Pumbaa and Marcy couldn't stand a chance when they felt very touched. So happy to see them when sharing their kiss. Pumbaa started to shed his tears a bit. Marcy noticed this after hearing a sniff.
"Uncle Pumbaa, are you crying?" Marcy asked softly.
"(sniff) I love happy ending."
Later on by the sunset, a white pickup truck has arrived by the house until the engine is off. Eddie look left at the house, thinking that this could be the right house. He steps out from the truck and walk towards the front door.
He stop for a moment. He looked at the mailbox says 'Wu' and he smiles at it. Looks like that he finally made it to his destination. He exhaled just to breathe in and out before walk closer to the door. Once he approach, standing on the rug, and looked at his phone that he typed down on his note.
"Okay, this is it. You haven't seen her for at least eight years, but I can do this."
Eddie nervously reach to the doorbell, but he stop for a moment. He never felt hesitated to rang the doorbell. After all he's been accomplished, he has no idea what to say when he sees her again.
"It's alright. Don't panic. No need to be nervous. I can do this. Oh, yeah. Here we go."
He mumbled, telling himself that he got this. He exhaled again and this time, there's no turning back now. Then we cut back inside where Timon and Pumbaa set the fridge downstairs to the basement when Timon plugged in.
Pumbaa took the bag of bugs downstairs and put it somewhere inside by open it, put the bag inside, and close it as he wipe his hands off. It took few minutes to put everything away to safe some space while Tatiana and Marcy are watching from the stairs.
"(whew) That's the last one." said Pumbaa.
"Remind me again that we should think twice before we put up some space." Timon remarks.
"Well, we brought the mirror downstairs so it's a lot easier." said Tatiana.
"At least we work together as a team, huh?" Marcy added.
"Yeah, as a team." replied Timon softly.
Suddenly, they heard a doorbell.
"Oh, that must be our visitor. Maybe one of my friends came to visit, if that's alright with you." said Marcy.
"Of course you can, as long as you don't go wondering around in the dark." said Timon.
"Thanks, dad. Coming!"
Marcy ran upstairs as she exits from the basement, leaving the adults behind.
"You know, you reminded me something." said Tatiana.
"Why's that?" Timon asked.
"Like father, like daughter."
"Oh yeah. How about that."
We cut to Marcy as she approach the front door. By then when she opens the door, it reveals that Eddie was standing in front of her. But to his reaction, he raise his eyebrows softly when gasp. Marcy was staring at him for a second before she speaks.
"Oh, hello. Can I help you?" Marcy asked kindly.
"Hi, uh... is this the Wu's residence?" Eddie asked kindly.
"Well, you come to the right place. Although which is that this house was the Berkowitz' residence, but I'm okay with by going my last name is Wu after I was adopted." replied Marcy.
"Oh, gotcha. So, uh... do you remember me?"
Marcy dropped her smile a bit. She started to suspicious, but let this slide out.
"Do I know you?" Marcy asked.
He nodded gently after he smiles.
"You look... familiar. You reminded me of someone."
"As the matter of fact, I am. My name is Eddie Wu... your big brother."
Marcy blinked her eyes. She started to realize something or someone. Could this be true?
Just then when the adults got out from the exit, but then they stop, and staring at Marcy who was looking at the boy who's older then her. They were all confused at first.
"Honey? Who's at the door?" Timon asked.
But Marcy didn't answered. She's been staring at him for a while. He was smiling softly her. Marcy raised her arm slowly to reach his face. She looks closer to his eyes. She knows what color is his eyes as tries to remember where she last seen him before.
When she looked closer, then she gasp softly. She started to remember who he is. The one who she used to look up with who looks after her. Who plays with her. Her small tears to started come out. Eddie waved his hand a bit.
"Hi, Marcy."
"(gasp) I don't believe it." She whispered softly.
Timon and Pumbaa started to grew closer on them, but Tatiana laid her hands on chest and started to realize what's happening. Marcy covered her mouth to prevent from crying, but shaking gasp.
"A-are you... my... my..."
Eddie nodded gently. And by then, Marcy started to cry, but with joy for the very first time.
"BIG BROTHER!"
She launches into Eddie as she embrace. Eddie accept her hug as he wrapped around Marcy, crying on to his jacket. His smallest tears shed and laugh softly. It is not an ordinary reunion, long lost sibling reunion with love and joy with full of emotions. At long last.
Now Tatiana started realize what has finally happening. Timon and Pumbaa went stunned all of sudden.
"Wait. Did she just say..." Timon paused.
"Big brother?" Pumbaa finished his sentence.
"Oh, my gosh." Tatiana gasp.
Both Marcy and Eddie let go of their embrace, but her tears still flowing with her happiness.
"I-I never thought I see you again!" Marcy cried softly.
"I'm so happy to see you, too." replied Eddie softly.
Marcy was in emotionally laugh with tears flowing. She used her left arm to wiped her eyes by her sleeves of green jacket. Eddie laid his fingers on his sisters cheeks to wipe off the tears.
"Look at you. Just like your mother."
Marcy looked at her brothers eyes. She cannot believe what's happening now. All this time, her long lost brother is here. It's all coming true. Marcy hugs him again smiling. Eddie hugs her back as they shared their big warm hug.
All three adults saw the whole thing. They were all smiling at the them. Pumbaa put his arms around their shoulders while he has small tears.
"Pumbaa, are you crying?" Timon asked.
"No, I got sweat in my eyes." replied Pumbaa softly.
Both teens let go of their embrace once again. Marcy starts to calm down when she stops crying. It takes time to calm down after she wipes off her tears.
"Wow! I can't believe it! You're actually here!" said Marcy.
"The one and only!" replied Eddie.
"You look... wow! You look taller!"
"(chuckles) Yep, I'm taller than you."
"Sweetie? Is everything alright?" Tatiana asked when they walk closer them.
"Oh! Eddie, I want you to meet my family that they adopted me." Marcy turns her head at the adults. "Mom, dad, Uncle Pumbaa, I want you to meet my brother, Eddie!"
"Hi." Eddie greeted.
"Hello, Eddie." Tatiana kindly replied back.
Timon and Pumbaa took a glance at each other at first. Then he walks closer to Eddie when he's giving him like a parenthood look.
"So, Eddie, is it?" Timon asked.
"Yes, sir." replied Eddie.
"You know, I know someone that has a same name, but just only Ed when we faced a hy... hyper thetically knucklehead." Timon paused that he was close to say a word.
"Oh, I did not know that."
"You know, I just want to know one thing."
Eddie looked nervous at first. He thought what Timon is going to say with his stern look, but then he switch into happiness.
"Welcome to our family, son!"
"Son?" Eddie repeatedly.
Suddenly, Pumbaa rushed in as he give the boy a big hug. Both Marcy and Tatiana giggles softly for a moment.
"Oh, it's so good to finally meet you in one place! I'm a hugger!" said Pumbaa.
Then he set him down when Eddie gasp to breathe in.
"Wow, look at you! You've all grown up!" said Timon.
"Yeah, I'm 17 years old." replied Eddie when chuckles.
"Wait, hold on. What day is your birthday?" Marcy asked curious.
"January 21."
"WHAT?! That was on Chinese New Year!"
"That's right. My family used to celebrate my birthday during Chinese New Year, which makes me a year of the horse." Eddie explained.
"Wow! It's like you're riding a stallion. You know what my zodiac is?"
"A dog?"
"(gasp) HOW DID YOU KNOW?!" Marcy gasp.
"Lucky guess."
"Ah, ha, ha, ha! I like this kid!" Timon laughed.
"You know, we used to celebrate Chinese New Year here for year of the pig." said Pumbaa.
"Really?" Eddie asked.
"Uh huh! We love pigs! Everybody love pigs! Except that we have to eat that are ham and bacons." replied Marcy.
Pumbaa went shuddered.
"Anyway, I brought my stuff with me since I just got here few hours ago." said Eddie.
"Wonderful! Good thing we saved our guest room just for you." said Timon.
"Thank you, sir."
"Please, you can call me... pops."
"Okay... pops." Eddie looked at Marcy. "Who would've thought that he's my new dad."
"You better believe it." Marcy whispered.
"Now then, let's get this truck unloaded and after that, tonight's pizza is on me!" said Timon.
"Pizzas sounds delicious." said Eddie.
"Well, what are waiting for? Let's get unloaded!" Marcy raised her fist.
"Pizza! Pizza! Pizza! Pizza!" Both Marcy and Eddie said together in unison before walk towards the truck to get unloaded.
Timon and Pumbaa walk towards them as well leaving Tatiana by the doorway.
"You coming, princess?" Timon asked.
"Yeah, I'll be right with you." Tatiana replied.
He nodded and started to help out. Tatiana sighed softly. First, she has reunited with her long love interest, then convince her father to allowed her to support the child and now Marcy's older brother has finally reunite with his younger sister. She will never forget the day for this moment as the family started to grow.
She has never been outside from her colony before. No, she has never been outside from another world. It's been so long since her last time on Earth until that day when she and her meerkat colony were magically transport to another world along with the entire city.
She was staring at her prince charming and his best friend start unload from the trunk while Marcy and Eddie take some suitcases and bags out from the front seat as they chat about their life. For the first time ever, family has come together at last.
"Best day ever."
At long last! Brother and sister reunited! Our story is not far over yet, but there are few more chapters in the future! Sooner or later, I've been planning to make a fanfic spin-off in alternative universe where both Anne and Marcy has swap their role. Stay tuned for the next chapter!
Amphibia and The Lion King (c) Disney
Ethan Day (c) aggie frogger
