The Lion Guard: A Harsh Confrontation

It was a peaceful day in the Pridelands.

Kion and his friends were doing a patrol in Ndefu Grove.

"How is your family?" Ono asked.

"They're fine. Mari won't stop asking Mom about learning how to hunt" Kion said.

Fuli's expression softened, and she chuckled fondly.

"I remember when Ameba was like that" she said.

Kion glanced at Ono.

Ono nodded and took to the sky.

He returned a moment later, and settled down on Beshte's back.

"It's all clear" he said.

"Thank you, Ono" Fuli said warmly.

Meanwhile, Simba and Nala had ventured to Vitani's cave to spend time with her.

They were settled down amongst the moss.

"Where's Mari?" Nala asked.

"She's with Bemba" Vitani answered.

Simba cleared his throat.

"Tani, I've been meaning to discuss something with you" he said.

"What is it Simba?" Vitani asked.

"Would it be possible for Mari to come along on my patrols some mornings?" Simba asked.

"You will keep an eye on her?" Vitani asked.

Simba nodded.

"You have my word" he said.

Vitani leaned over, and nuzzled Simba's cheek.

"I'm fine with it if Kora is" she said.

From the entrance to the den, Kata cleared her throat.

Vitani groaned, and pressed closer to Simba's pelt.

"Come in, Kata" she said reluctantly.

Kata padded into the den.

She inclined her head to Simba and Nala.

"Is it wise to allow Mari to venture outside the den?" She asked.

"Maya clearly thought so." Vitani said coldly.

"How so?" Kata asked.

"She allowed Mari to venture towards

Sunningrocks" Vitani snapped.

Nala curled her tail around Vitani's shoulders.

"Easy Tani. It's okay" she said soothingly.

"Vitani. That incident happened seasons ago. Shouldn't you let it go?" Kata asked.

Vitani stood up.

"My child was nearly killed, Kata." She growled.

"Wasn't Mari rescued by Prince Kion and his little friends?" Kata asked.

Vitani unsheathed her claws, and sank them into the moss underneath her.

She began flexing her claws anxiously.

Nala rubbed her muzzle against Vitani's cheek.

"Shh.." She said gently.

"Please leave Kata. I'm spending time with the king and queen." Vitani said calmly.

Kata scoffed.

She turned, and exited the den.

Vitani sighed, and leaned against Simba's side.

Simba nuzzled her cheek affectionally.

"Are you okay?" He asked.

Vitani nodded shakily.

"I love you both" she murmured.

"We love you too" Nala said.

Meanwhile, Nita had met up with Rafiki at his tree.

She was helping him count juniper berries.

"Did your enjoy Kupatana?" Rafiki asked.

Nita nodded.

"I loved seeing Midnight" she said warmly.

"We must remember to visit her soon" Rafiki said.

"Can Mari come too?" Nita asked.

Rafiki nodded.

"If it is all right with your parents" he said.

"I'm sure she'd love to see her" Nita said.