The Lion Guard: Encountering Scar

It was a peaceful day in the Pridelands.

Belee, Nita, and Kia were spending time together at the Meadow.

“How was the hunt?” Nita asked.

“It was fine.” Kia said.

Belee cleared her throat.

“I want to talk to Scar.” She said.

Kia and Nita exchanged a glance.

“Are you sure?” Kia asked.

Belee nodded.

“You two don’t have to stay.” She said gently.

“We want to learn about him too.” Kia said.

Nita nodded.

Belee stood up.

“Scar, I want to talk to you!” She called.

She, Kia, and Nita shivered as Scar’s spirit swept over them.

“Why have you cubs summoned me?” Scar asked.

“We have heard about you. You led the Lion Guard during Yeh-Yeh's reign.” Belee said.

Scar nodded.

“That’s correct. Mufasa was chosen to be the future king of the Pridelands.” He said.

“Why did you resent Grandpa and Papa?” Nita asked.

“Because they never had to fight to receive attention or praise. I should’ve been above Simba in the line of succession” Scar said.

“You killed Grandpa Mufasa to become king.” Kia said.

“I did what I had to do.” Scar said.

“My father was your heir.” Belee said.

“That’s right. My own son wasn’t right for the position.” Scar said.

“He should’ve had a chance.” Nita said.

Belee and Kia exchanged a glance.

"I think our conversation is over" Belee said.

"Very well." Scar sighed.

Belee, Kia, and Nita watched his spirit fade away.

"He scared me" Kia said.

"It’s okay. He scared us too" Nita said.

"What happened today doesn't leave the Meadow." Belee said.

Nita and Kia nodded in agreement.

“It would upset Papa.” Nita said.

"Let's go home." Kia said.

Belee led the way to Pride Rock.

When they arrived, Kion and Mari rushed to greet them.

"Where have you been?" Mari asked.

"It's almost sunhigh" Kion added.

"We were at the Meadow." Belee said.

Nita moved forward, and knelt down to nuzzle Mari's cheek.

"What did you do today?" She asked.

“Fuli came to visit.” Mari said.

“Did you have fun?” Belee asked.

Marigold nodded.

"Come inside and have some fresh-kill" Kion said.

“Okay, Kion.” Belee said.

Kion led them into the den.