The Lion Guard: Familial Argument

It was a peaceful day in the Pridelands.

The Lion Guard was doing a patrol in Ukuni Woods.

"How's Mari?" Fuli asked.

"She's fine" Kion said.

He 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.

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

They were watching Mari play with a leaf.

"I'm so glad Belee and Kia's hunting skills are developing" Vitani said.

Kiara nodded.

Vitani glanced up, and groaned as Kata and Maya entered the den.

Nala and Kiara exchanged a glance.

"Come here, Mari" Nala called.

Instantly, Mari scampered over.

"What is it Nana?" She asked.

"Mari, can you go find Bemba and stay with her?" Nala asked.

Mari nodded.

She turned, and scampered off.

Kata cleared her throat.

"Hello, Vitani" she said.

Vitani sighed.

"Hello Kata, Maya." She said sharply.

Nala curled her tail around Vitani's shoulders.

"Shh, it's okay" she said soothingly.

"Queen Nala, why do you allow Princess Clea's mother to have such an important role in the lives of my grandchildren?" Kata asked.

"Because, we are all one family, Bemba loves them, and they love her" Nala answered.

Maya scoffed.

"Why aren't Mother and I treated with that same respect?" She asked.

"Because you don't deserve it" Vitani snapped.

Kiara pressed herself against Vitani's pelt.

"Easy Tani" she soothed.

Nala stood up, and stepped in front of Vitani.

"You have not shown any measure of kindness towards my grandchildren. Tani's right, you will never be worthy to be members of our family" she said.

"My daughter and I deserve the respect of your kingdom and pride. We deserve to have positions of authority" Kata retorted.

Kiara stood up, and pressed her pelt against Nala's.

"I suggest you both leave. Now" she said coldly.

Kata and Maya exchanged a glance, and padded out of the den.

Nala watched them leave, before bending to press her muzzle against Vitani's.

"Dearest one, are you okay?" She asked.

Vitani nodded shakily.

Kiara settled beside her, and nuzzled her cheek.

"Do you want me to fetch Mari?" She asked.

Vitani shook her head.

"Let her spend time with Bemba for a heartbeat" she said.