The Lion Guard: An Intense Resentment

It was a peaceful day in the Pridelands.

The Lion Guard was patrolling Chakula Plains.

“What’s Mari doing today?” Fuli asked.

“She’s with Dad and Tani.” Kion said.

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." Fuli said.

“It’s been really quiet lately.” Bunga said.

“That’s a good thing, Little B.” Beshte said.

Fuli pressed her muzzle against Kion's cheek.

"I love you." She said quietly.

Kion's expression softened.

"I love you too." He answered.

I Meanwhile, Simba had met up with Vitani and Marigold inside Kora and Vitani’s cave.

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.

“Did Mari behave on the patrol?” She asked.

Simba nodded.

“She always does.” He said warmly.

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

“May I come in?” Kata asked.

Vitani sighed.

“Yes, come in.” She said reluctantly.

Simba pressed his muzzle against Vitani’s cheek.

“It’s okay, Tani.” He said soothingly.

“Mari needs to leave.” Vitani said.

Simba nodded.

He glanced at Mari.

“Mari, go find Bemba please.” Simba said.

“Yes, Papa.” Mari said.

She stood up, and bounded out of the cave.

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

“Where is Nita?” Kata asked.

“She’s at Rafiki’s.” Vitani said.

“She’ll be back at sundown.” Simba said.

Kata scoffed.

“Nita should be hunting.” Kata said.

Vitani growled.

“She doesn’t want to learn.” She said.

“She shouldn’t have a choice.” Kata snapped.

“Kora and I respect her decision.” Vitani said.

Simba curled his tail around Vitani’s shoulders.

”Easy, Tani.” Simba said soothingly.

“You’re not raising her and Mari right.” Kata said.

“That’s not your decision.” Vitani growled.

Simba cleared his throat.

“You need to leave” Simba said.

Kata sighed.

Kata stood up, and exited the cave.

Vitani sighed, and nestled against Simba’s pelt.

“Are you okay?” Simba asked gently.

Vitani nodded.

“I love you, Simba.” Vitani said.

Simba’s expression softened.

“I love you too” Simba said.

He rubbed a paw against Vitani’s cheek.

Vitani leaned her head against Simba’s shoulder.

Meanwhile, Nita had met up with Rafiki at his tree.

She was helping him sort borage leaves.

“How’s Makini?” Nita asked.

“She is fine.” Rafiki said.

Nita moved closer, and nestled against him.

“I love you, Rafiki.” Nita said.

Rafiki’s expression softened.

“I love you too.” Rafiki answered.