Simba meets with his mentor Rafiki, who encourages him to face his past that he has been running from for so long. Rafiki explains that while the past can hurt, Simba can either run from it or learn from it. When Simba decides to go back and face his past, Rafiki approves and wishes him well on his return.

2. Meeting with the Mentor Simba: I know what I have to do. But going back will mean facing my past. I've been running from it for so long. [Rafiki hits Simba on the head with his stick] Simba:Ow! Jeez, what was that for? Rafiki: It doesn't matter. It's in the past. [laughs] Simba: Yeah, but it still hurts. Rafiki: Oh yes, the past can hurt. But the way I see it, you can either run from it, or... learn from it. [swings his stick at Simba again who ducks out of the way] Rafiki: Ha. You See? So what are you going to do? Simba: First, I'm gonna take your stick. [Simba snatches Rafiki's stick and throws it and Rafiki runs to grab it] Rafiki: No, not the stick! Hey, where you going? Simba: I'm going back! Rafiki: Good! Go on! Get out of here!