The Lion Guard: Forgiving A Foe

It was a peaceful day in the Pridelands.

Kopa had ventured to Broken Rock.

Kion had informed him that someone wanted to talk to him.

Suddenly, Kopa saw Asante padding towards him.

He sighed and unsheathed his claws.

"Hi Asante" Kopa said brightly.

"Hi Kopa" Asante said.

There was a tense silence.

Finally. Asante broke the silence.

"Jasiri said I'd find you here" Asante said.

"Did you want to fall to me?" Kopa asked.

Asante nodded.

"I want to apologize for what Father did to you" Asante said.

Kopa flicked his tail.

"Hakuna Matata" Kopa said.

"Really?" Asante asked.

Kopa nodded.

"Kion told Kiara and I about Fisi." He said.

"Jasiri says you have cubs" Asante said.

Kopa's expression softened.

"Their names are Kenai and Kia." He said.

Asante glanced up.

"I have to go home to help my aunt" Asante said.

"Bye Asante" Kopa said.

He watched Asante bound off.

Kopa turned and headed towards Pride Rock.

Meanwhile, Kion had met up with his friends at the Meadow.

They were settled near the Ndona River.

"How's Ameba, Fuli?" Beshte asked.

Fuli's expression softened at the mention of her beloved sister.

"She's fine" Fuli said warmly.

Fuli shuffled closer to Kion and leaned her head against his shoulder.

Kion glanced at Ono

Instantly, Ono took to the skies.

He returned a moment later and settled on Beshte's back.

"What'd you see?" Kion asked.

"Everything's all clear" Ono reported.

Meanwhile, Simba and Nala had met up with Marigold in her cave.

They were settled down amongst the moss.

"Nana, what's it like to hunt?" Mari asked.

Nala chuckled.

"It's a wonderful feeling" Nala said.

Simba glanced up and smiled when he saw Vitani enter the den.

His smile faded as Kata appeared behind her.

Marigold glanced up and smiled when she saw her mother.

"Hi Mama" Mari said brightly.

Vitani padded forward and bent to nuzzle Mari's cheek.

"Hi Mari" Vitani said warmly.

She exchanged a smile with Simba and Nala.

"How are you Vitani?" Nala asked gently.

Vitani glanced behind her at Kata.

"I've been better" Vitani muttered darkly.

She reluctantly moved aside so Kata could enter the den.

Kata moved forward and settled beside Simba.

She shot him a reproachful glance.

"Why are you playing with Mari?" She asked.

Simba and Nala exchanged a glance.

"Because she's my grandniece" Simba said.

Kata scoffed.

"You're not related to her, Simba" Kata said.

"Simba and Nala are related to them" Vitani snapped.

Nala curled her tail around Vitani's shoulders.

"Easy, Tani" Nala soothed.

Vitani's claws began shredding the moss underneath them.

Simba and Nala exchanged a glance.

Marigold glanced up at Kata.

"Hi Grandma" Mari said.

Kata's expression softened briefly as she gazed at her granddaughter.

"Hello Marigold" Kata said.

She leaned over to nuzzle Mari's cheek.