The Lion Guard: A Tense Argument

It was a peaceful day in the Pridelands.

The Lion Guard was patrolling Ukuni Woods.

"How's Maple?" Ono asked.

"She's fine." Fuli answered.

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." Ono said.

"Thanks, Ono." Beshte said.

Meanwhile, Simba had met up with Vitani and Marigold inside the den.

They were settled down amongst the moss.

"How was the hunt, Tani?" Simba asked.

"It was fine." Vitani answered.

She watched Mari nestle against Simba's pelt.

"I hope Mari behaved on the patrol." She said.

Simba's expression softened.

"She always does." He said warmly.

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

"We'd like to come in." She said.

Vitani sighed.

Simba pressed his muzzle against her cheek.

"Mari needs to leave." Vitani said quietly.

Simba nodded.

"Mari, please go find Bemba." He said.

Mari nodded.

She stood up, and bounded off.

Kata and Maya entered the den, and settled down beside Vitani.

"I noticed that your granddaughters passed their assessment, King Simba." Kata said.

Simba curled his tail around Vitani's shoulders.

"That's right. We're all very proud of them." He said.

Maya scoffed.

"It's a shame Nita can't hunt." She said.

Vitani growled.

"She has many wonderful qualities. She doesn't want to hunt." She said.

"She shouldn't have a choice." Kata said.

"That's not your decision." Vitani snapped.

Simba pressed his muzzle against Vitani's cheek.

"Easy Tani." He said soothingly.

Vitani sighed.

"I'd like you both to leave." She said.

"Very well" Kata said.

She and Maya stood up, and exited the den.

Vitani sighed, and leaned against Simba's side.

Simba rubbed a paw against her cheek.

“I love you.” Vitani said.

Simba’s expression softened.

“I love you too.” He said.

Meanwhile, Kenai and Kia had met up with Bemba at the Meadow.

They were settled down underneath the baobab tree.

"How was the hunt?" Kenai asked.

"It was fine." Bemba answered.