The Lion Guard: Expressing Hatred

It was a beautiful day in the Pridelands.

The Lion Guard was patrolling Ukuni Woods.

"What's Mari doing today?" Fuli asked.

"She's with Dad and Tani." Kion 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." Kion 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 and Simba watched Mari nestle against her pelt.

"Did Mari behave on the patrol?" Vitani asked.

Simba nodded.

"She always does." He said warmly.

Vitani's expression softened.

"I'm glad to hear that." She said.

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

"We'd like to come in." Kata said,

Vitani sighed.

"Go ahead." She said.

Simba pressed his muzzle against her cheek.

"I'll get Mari away from here." Simba said.

Vitani nodded.

Simba cleared his throat.

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

“Okay, Papa.” Marigold said.

She stood up, and bounded out of the cave.

Kata and Maya entered the cave, and settled down amongst the moss.

Simba pressed his pelt against Vitani's.

"It's okay, Tani." Simba said quietly.

Vitani sighed, and leaned against him.

"What do you two want?" She asked.

"We'd like to know something." Maya said.

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

"What do you want to know?" Simba prompted.

"Why Vitani and Nita have given contributions at Kupatana." Kata answered.

"Because we are both members of the royal family, and that is a duty." Vitani answered.

Maya scoffed.

"Surely that honor should be restricted to true royalty." She said.

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

Simba curled his tail around Vitani’s shoulders.

"Easy, Tani." Simba said soothingly.

"Let's go, Maya. We're not welcome." Kata said.

She and Maya stood up, and exited the den.

Vitani sighed, and nestled against Simba's pelt.

"I love you." Vitani said quietly.

Simba's expression softened.

"I love you too." He answered.