Some Things Die Hard
As Vitani lay down to sunbathe, Kuva approached her. Kovu and had also decided to come along. Also, on top of that, Terri and Timali snuck along. Kuva lay down next to Vitani and did something she didn't expect. He started to groom her. Vitani was naturally caught off guard by this action, since it never happened before, but she ended up not minding. Vitani spoke during the grooming session, saying,
"It's a good thing, mostly for your sake, that Timon and Pumbaa did a thorough search of my fur." She was serious, but Kuva thought she was joking. He asked why she said that, and she responded with,
"Because they're insectivores. My fur was crawling with termites, but they got them all." Kuva then understood that she was serious.
"Oh, I see." He said. It took about 30 minutes, but he finally got all the mats and tangles out of Vitani's fur. Vitani said,
"Thanks, but you didn't have to do that." Kuva responded,
"The messy fur you're used to doesn't suit you, you look much better like this." Vitani tackled Kuva playfully and licked him again. Kovu looked at the whole scene, and when Vitani saw him, she just froze. Kovu started immaturely teasing her,
"Vitani's got a boyfriend!" He said teasingly over and over. Vitani was slowly getting annoyed at Kovu, and when she had had enough, she said in a voice that she never used before,
"Shut it!" The tone of voice was comparable to Scar's tone of voice when he accused Simba of being a murderer in front of the lionesses. Kovu suddenly stopped. He had never heard Vitani with such a dark voice. He suddenly backed away. Rafiki had been able to hear Vitani tell Kovu to 'Shut it', and he didn't like the sound of it. He told Simba about it, and Simba just looked at Vitani from afar, thinking,
'I guess some things die hard.' After Kovu was teasing Vitani, Terri was teasing Kuva, apparently having not paid attention to Vitani.
"Kuva's got a girlfriend!" She said teasingly over and over. Kuva eventually said,
"Shut up!" Also, out of annoyance, he swiped at Terri, who jumped back and realized not to push it. Vitani and Kuva had had enough, and they headed back to Pride Rock. Kovu, Timali, and Terri also headed back. Simba approached the group, and turned to Kovu, anger flaring in his eyes. Kovu didn't understand why. Simba just said,
"Kovu, that was very immature of you. This is a first for her, and you should respect that. With your taunting, and the eruption of anger that resulted, did you not hear Vitani's voice?" Kovu nodded. Simba continued,
"That was not the voice of a kind young lady. It was the voice…of an evil brought out by hatred. I'm asking not just you, but the whole pride. For everyone, especially Vitani, do not make her mad!" Simba shouted the last part. The whole pride, except Vitani, nodded. Vitani started to cry, and ran past them into the den. Simba watched her run, and thought,
'Oh great, why did I have to say that.' Kuva walked up to Simba and said,
"I think I should go talk to her." Simba nodded. Kuva walked to the den and found Vitani sleeping, but with wet closed eyes. Kuva sighed and walked over, and said,
"The poor thing must've cried herself to sleep." Kuva then exited and told Simba that Vitani was asleep. Simba nodded, and Kuva went back to the den and lay down next to Vitani, to comfort her while she slept. As night rolled around, Simba and the others went inside the den and lay down. Kuva was already asleep next to Vitani, and Vitani had her paw around Kuva, holding him close. They both slept with smiles on their faces, and Simba couldn't help but smile at the sight. Kovu couldn't help but look at them and feel sorry for what he had done. Vitani really loved Kuva, and Kovu had no right to make fun of that. He stood there looking at them for while, and as Kuva stroked Vitani's back, Kovu smiled and lay down, satisfied. His sister, whom thought herself that she could never be loved, had found the one thing that seemed to make her complete. Kovu slept, knowing that Vitani had found a lion who would probably give his life to save her. The next day, when Vitani woke up, she was surprised. Kuva woke up and asked,
"Why do you look so shocked?" Vitani responded by saying,
"I slept peacefully. I haven't done that since I got here." Kuva chuckled and said,
"I'm glad, because I want you to be happy." Vitani smiled, and whispered to Kuva,
"I want to ask you something, but I don't feel comfortable asking you in front of everyone." Kuva nodded and said,
"Let's go talk at the water hole." Vitani smiled and followed Kuva there.
