The Lion Guard: Dara's Love

Authors Note: This is a flashback fanfic.

It was a peaceful day in the Outlands.

Vitani, Nuka, and Kovu were spending time with Dara.

"Love you Grandmama" Kovu said.

Dara rubbed a paw against his cheek.

"I love all of you very much" she said.

Vitani pressed herself against Dara's pelt.

"Can I tell you something?"' She asked.

Dara nodded.

"You can tell me anything" she said.

"I miss Dad" Vitani said.

Nuka scoffed.

"My father never cared for me at all. You and Kovu are lucky to have had Atka. It's a shame Mother had to kill him because of her love for Scar" he snapped.

Vitani's struggled to stifle a sob, and pressed herself closer to Dara's pelt.

Dara rubbed a paw against her cheek.

"Don't say such things Nuka. Apologize to your sister at once" Dara said.

"I'm sorry for speaking the truth. Someone was bound to tell you eventually" Nuka said.

"Go and find your mother if you can't be nice to your sister" Dara said sternly.

Nuka stood up, and stalked off.

Dara pressed her muzzle against Vitani's cheek.

"Dear one, he didn't mean it" she said.

"Yes he did, Grandmama" Vitani said.

Kovu mewled and nestled closer to Vitani's pelt.

"Love you, Vitani" he murmured.

"I love you too, so very much" Vitani purred.

"He's lucky to have a wonderful sister to look after him" Dara said warmly.

"You and him are the only ones that truly care about me now" Vitani said quietly.

Dara gently tilted Vitani's head up.

"Do you really believe that?" She asked.

Vitani nodded.

Dara pressed Vitani against her pelt.

"Sweetheart, I'm so sorry" she murmured.