The theatre techs were cleaning up after the last show. Pumbaa still couldn't get off the float and Timon wasn't about to help him. And Simba was just… busy.
The other hosts, they were busy too. They had gone backstage - as they always did after performances. But this time, it was different. It was the last show of the day. They wouldn't be coming back.
Kiume had already changed into normal clothes when he walked into Nakawa's dressing room.
Zawadi was helping Kibibi out with her clothes, to pick out something more… tourist-y. The four of them had planned to go to Expedition Everest and hang out there.
Yes, they had their share of arguments, and teased each other - sometimes mercilessly - but they were friends. That was how they showed it.
It didn't take too much longer for Kiume, Nakawa, Zawadi, and Kibibi to meet up and leave the theatre (Timon, of course, was jealous).
The four of them resided in Harambe, and they were proud of it. But they also enjoyed the freedom Animal Kingdom provided to explore elsewhere and see new animals.
And, of course, to walk among the tourists and look normal. That was the best thing.
I've always loved Festival of The Lion King. When I was little, I was even one of the kids chosen to perform in the finale - yeah, shaking a shaker, but so what? That was my time to shine! No small parts, after all, only small players.