CasperJames: That's going to be explained in the flashback in this chapter.
Asaf: Kopa was hurt, so he really wasn't going anywhere. As for the part about Vitani, Vasili unnerved Kopa, and he wanted assurance that she would be okay.
Well, the time has come yet again for another update! I'd really like to thank LionLover23, CasperJames, Asaf, Warlord64, and my guest for reviewing the last chapter. When finished reading this chapter, I would really appreciate it if everyone would kindly leave me a review. Well, I think I have done enough blabbing, so without any further ado, here is the chapter!
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Four Months Before the Assassination Attempt on Kopa…
In the cold, dry, and barren wasteland that was the Outlands, Vasili waited patiently for his client, who would be picking up several fresh legs from a male water buffalo.
His blue eyes scanned the surrounding areas, checking for any sign of life.
"No luck so far boss?"
Vasili turned around to see Roscoe padding towards him, the lion's brown mane flying in the wind. Vasili sighed, and responded in his characteristic Russian accent.
"No. No client yet. I hope me not stood up."
Roscoe nodded before smiling evilly. "Even if she did, you shouldn't worry about it. You still have the lionesses in the harem."
Vasili grinned, his teeth pure white, in realization of this fact. "You are correct. Vasili have many women. All are love him!"
Roscoe was about to respond when a moving shape appeared in the distance, slowly heading in their direction. Vasili smiled when he saw the shape's blood-red eyes.
"That would be Zira."
Roscoe gave him a puzzled look. "Is she your client?"
Vasili snarled in response. "No, she's my majordomo, YES SHE IS MY CLIENT!"
Roscoe backed away in fear, and Vasili turned to face Zira, who was now standing only a few yards away from him.
"Ah, Zira. It good to see you."
The psychotic lioness narrowed her eyes in response. "Cut the formalities Boris, let's just get down to business."
Vasili nodded in understanding. "Indeed." He padded over to the three legs of buffalo meat and began to pat them gently with his paw.
"I have the buffalo that you requested."
Zira rolled her eyes. "No s*** Sherlock, now hand it over! I have already promised you Vitani once she reaches adulthood!"
Vasili then grinned. "I don't know. Hunters work very hard to get this meat. I may need extra payment."
The crime boss then nodded to Roscoe, who immediately pounced on Zira, hitting her hard on her head with his paw, knocking the red-eyed lioness unconscious. The henchman then began to drag Zira towards a nearby cave, with a grinning Vasili following closely behind…
-TLK-
"Good Afternoon Timon!"
Timon grimaced before turning around to give the young brown-eyed lioness a mock smile. "Hello there, Princess!"
He grumbled about finding Pumbaa before stomping away in a huff. Kovu walked up beside Kiara, a puzzled expression planted upon his face.
"What's his problem?"
Kiara shrugged in response. "I don't know. He's been acting like this all day."
Kovu rolled his eyes. "Whatever. Maybe the battle yesterday depleted the grub population and it pissed him off."
Kiara began to giggle, and Kovu looked deeply into her eyes, a look of puppy love on his face. To Kovu, Kiara's laugh was the most beautiful, most fulfilling, and most joyful sound that he had ever heard, or ever would hear. Ever since they had been reunited, and she had introduced him to fun, he had always tried to elicit that sound from her.
Kiara stopped laughing and nuzzled Kovu deeply, an affection that he immediately returned.
"I love you Kovu."
The former assassin smiled at Kiara, his red colored scar gleaming in the midday sunshine. "I love you too Kiara."
From a distance, Vitani watched the two lovebirds, pangs of loss and slight jealousy coursing through her body. The conversation with Nala that sunrise had helped, but the hole in her heart was as wide and deep as ever. She sighed and shook her head, deciding to take a quick drink from the water hole.
Meanwhile, back inside the den, Simba and Nala were flushed with concern for their meerkat friend.
"I don't know Nal', he's been acting incredibly odd for the entire day. It's like a switch flicked or something."
Nala nodded in agreement. "I've noticed it too. Maybe he's homesick or something else of that nature."
"But isn't this his home?"
Nala smiled. "I meant the jungle."
Simba's eyes widened in realization, and Timon, with Pumbaa following closely behind, chose this time to enter the den.
"So were the two of you talking about me?"
Simba nodded and Nala chose this opportunity to utilize her diplomatic skills. "Yes, actually. No offense intended, but Timon, you have really been giving everybody an attitude today. Simba and I were wondering if an extended visit to the jungle would help you out at all."
The meerkat and the warthog suddenly burst into tears, their inner immaturity shining through. Simba rolled his eyes while Nala buried her face into her paws. After several more minutes of this constant weeping, Timon finally composed himself enough to speak.
"Nala, you're right about everything. I have been acting like a jerk to all of you, and yes, I do miss the jungle. Pumbaa does too."
The warthog nodded in agreement, and Simba smiled at his two old friends. "Well, the two of you are more than welcome to take a vacation."
Timon ran up to Simba and began to shake the lion's paw furiously. "Oh, thank you so much! This will help a lot!"
The king grinned, and Timon let go of his paw, and he led the warthog out of the den. As they were walking out, Nala shouted out to them.
"Don't forget to say goodbye to Kiara!"
Timon waved back. "We won't!"
Well, that is going to be all for now! I know not much happened again, but Timon and Pumbaa didn't really fit into my master plan, so sorry if I offended any of their fans. Don't worry though, things will begin to pick up pace in the next update. As mentioned previously, do not forget to leave me a review! Thanks for reading, and I will see all of y'all next time!