Part of An Ohana

Alana was surprised to see Kira join her on the porch but wondered what was on her mind.

"I was talking to Uncle Jumba and he told me I should talk to you about my feelings.

I was angry because I thought you didn't want me around with you and because you never told me you were the new Grand Council Woman.

I felt hurt and betrayed but not at the minute." she said to her mother.

"Why not Kira honey?" Alana asked curious.

"I was talking to Rueben and that helped me realise things but I never had a good relationship with you because you weren't around but only visited on Christmas and my birthday but even then, those visits were brief and you always had to return to work whenever I wanted you to stay with me and the others longer." Kira answered looking at the afternoon sun.

Alana understood her daughter's feelings but also felt guilty.

"Kira..... you have every right to be angry at me.

I promised I would be a part of your life but I broke that promise to myself.

Sometimes while at Council meetings, I wanted to be with you but letting you live here was my way of protecting you but it ruined our relationship as mother and daughter.

But you could be a part of my life if you want to be." Alana answered.

"What're you talking about?" Kira asked curious.

"I'm nearly healed which means I'll be going back to Turo but you could come with me and we could be a family or try.

What do you say?" she answered.

"I..... need to think about it okay?" Kira told her.

"Of course.

I'll be leaving in the morning for Turo." Alana told her.

Kira nodded as she left her and went to the beach with the rest of the ohana.......

Lilo and Jumba noticed Kira was very quiet and sitting under a palm tree but had a feeling she had something on her mind but Gaia had made the others leave her alone.

But Jumba was curious as he joined Kira.

"What's on your mind?

You've been here for a long while." he told her.

"Yes I do have something on my mind.

Mom wants me to go to Turo with her and says that'll she try to make the family thing work along with her job but I'm not sure but I think she'll just ignore me and be caught up in her work for the Council but at the same time, I don't want to hurt you and the others by leaving.

You guys are like ohana to me.

I'm so confused!" Kira admitted putting her hands over her face as Jumba understood.

"I may not be miracle worker but you should listen to your heart.

It'll help you with your decision." he advised.

"Thanks Jumba.

You know how to make me feel better." Kira told him.

"Aww you make Jumba blush with your faith in him." he said leaving her for a while.

But she was thinking it over as the afternoon wore on.

Later in the Pelekai house as the stars and moon came out in the night sky but as Lilo was ordering take out, Kira was getting dressed in her pyjamas but Gaia noticed she'd been quiet all afternoon and was worried.

"What's going on?

You have me worried since you never talked all afternoon while we were at the beach.

Is something going on you don't want the others to know?" Gaia said as Kira sighed.

"If I left, would you miss me?" Kira asked softly.

Gaia was confused but curious about what her friend had just said.

"Of course I would.

You're my best friend.

But why did you ask?

Does it have something to do with why you were acting weird all afternoon?" the female experiment asked.

Kira nodded.

She then told her the talk she and her mother had and Gaia understood the pressure her friend was under.

"What're you going to do?" Gaia said.

Kira was about to answer but heard Lilo calling them so they went downstairs......

During dinner Jumba noticed that both Kira and Alana were very silent but understood.

"She must be hoping that Kira wants to go with her but I think Kira hasn't made her mind up but I hope she doesn't leave.

Jumba would be hurt along with others if she did leave with Alana." he thought eating.

But Nani saw Kira and Gaia go to the Big Red Battleship but wondered what was wrong but Jumba threw her off the trail.

He knew Rueben would maybe help Kira make up her mind before morning.......

Rueben was surprised to see Kira and Gaia enter the Big Red Battleship but was happy but noticed the expression of sadness on Kira's face but knew what was happening but wondered what she'd decide.

"I-I'm not so sure I've made up my mind.

I want to be with my Mom but I know living with her on Turo wouldn't work out seeing that she's Grand Council Woman but I don't want to hurt her feelings but I also want to stay here but leaving would hurt them especially Jumba.

We have a great bond and I think Mom leaving for Turo hurt him and I can't hurt him like that." Kira explained to him.

"What does your heart say?" Rueben asked.

"It's saying that I should be with those who care about me deeply and that's my ohana here on Earth.

But will my Mom understand?" Kira answered.

He nodded.

"Ih Kira she will.

But I know you don't want to hurt her.

That shows you care about her even though your relationship isn't great." Gaia replied as Kira yawned.

"You guys better get to bed.

It is kind of late." Rueben said yawning.

Gaia agreed as they left.

As the early morning sun rose, Alana came into Kira's room to hear what she had decided.

Kira was feeling nervous but sure of her choice.

"What have you decided?" Alana asked her softly.

"Before I tell you, I want you to know that I love you and whatever I choose, you won't be upset or hurt.

I choose to stay here on Earth with my ohana.

Uncle Jumba needs me a lot seeing he needs a friend and we have a great bond.

I'm sorry." Kira told her.

"I understand but am proud of you.

I love you so much." she said leaving the room.

But Gaia saw a look of sadness in Kira's eyes.

"Hey it's okay." she said hugging her.......

Jumba was surprised to see Kira wasn't with Alana as she prepared to get into the cruiser.

"She chose to stay on Earth and to make sure you weren't lonely.

Whatever you're doing, keep doing it.

But tell her I'll always love her and am proud of her and hope we'll meet again one day." she told him as the cruiser took off.

He then walked into Kira's room smiling as she slept.

She was precious to him in more ways than one as he kissed her on the forehead.

"I love you Kira." he whispered leaving the room.......