It has been three years since Kovu had met Kiara and Zira had dubbed him ready to seduce the daughter and lure Simba out into the open. Tyler had even made a few spears and began sneaking into the pride lands for more food. He got a little taller but not by much. Vitani had grown into a beautiful Lioness and would go with him on hunts whenever she could. Tyler also started calling Saphira mother, much to her joy. Zira was very happy with how things were going. Nuka had grown bigger and stronger as well as more accepting of Tyler and Kovu. He still hated Kovu but he was willing to work with him to kill Simba.
"Hey ty, want to go hunt?" Vitani asked Tyler who was basking in the sun near the den.
"You know we have to stay put until Kovu brings us Simba. Actually Zira should be sending him off as we speak." Tyler looked over as Vitani laid down next to him nestling her head on his chest.
"So what shall we do today?" Vitani asked.
"Tani, why don't we just lay here and relax for a while. Bask in the sun." Tyler smiled a she closed his eyes and slowly rubbed Vitani's head. Vitani sighed as she too closed her eyes and soon they were both asleep.
"Geez why don't they just get it over with and tell each other they love each other?" Nuka growled in annoyance as he came across Vitani and Tyler basking in the sun.
"They don't say anything because they don't realize their own feelings. They likely never will without help since they are different species.
"Hey you two wake up! Mother has a job for us!" Nuka yelled caused Vitani to jump up and Tyler to roll off the rock hey were laying on.
"What was that for Nuka?" Tyler asked while Vitani bared her fangs.
"Mother wants us to trap the little princes with fire so that Kovu can swoop in for the rescue and get in good with Simba." Nuka informed while walking away. "Now hurry up I want to get this over with."
"Yeah, yeah we are coming." Vitani growled as she followed Nuka.
"Be careful now my dear, don't be hasty and be as silent as the night." Saphira nuzzled Tyler who gave her a hug.
"Don't worry mom, I won't get hurt." He then ran off to catch up with Vitani and Nuka.
*Hour later*
"Geez this place is even creepier since the hyenas ran off." Nuka commented as the came into the elephant graveyard with Tyler carrying sticks.
"What is little Nuka scarred?" Vitani glared at him.
"I'm not scared of some graveyard." Nuka huffed before they all went further in. Tyler placed the three sticks he carried into an opening. A minute later fire shot up and the sticks caught fire Vitani grabbed one.
"Come on let's go, Kiara probably started her hunt by now and we need to trap her before she leaves." Vitani ran off followed by Tyler and then Nuka.
*few minutes later in a field*
"There goes the little princess." Tyler chuckled as he readied his fire.
"Well lets give her a warm welcome shall we?" Vitani smirked as she prepared to start.
"Let's light some fire! Haha!" Nuka laughed as the took off in different directions. After a few minutes Vitani and Tyler had started multiple fires and Nuka was looking at his laughing Vitani groaned before going to grab him.
"Let's go!" She grabbed him and they ran back to Zira's position. A few minutes later they were watching as Kovu saved Kiara.
"This is going very well." Tyler smiled as they saw Simba accept Kovu into the pride lands.
"Now to wait for Kovu to get Simba alone." Zira chuckled. "Tyler, Nuka, with me. Let us make sure it isn't a trap for Kovu." Zira followed behind Simab's group along with Tyler and Nuka. Vitani moved to the entrance of the outlands to wait for their return.
*Pride rock that night*
"Oh look at that little… grrrr he is letting her get away!" Nuka growled.
"Patience Nuka, the closer Kovu gets to the princess, the closer he gets to Simba." Zira chuckled."And once he has simba alone."
"We kill the murderer and take over the pridelands." Tyler finished.
"Let's head back for now." Zira started walking back to the outlands. Oh but Tyler, stick around and Keep an eye on them. Help Kovu out if need be."
*the next night*
"What the hell are you doing to them rafiki?" Tyler ran to catch up to the monkey who was leading Kovu and Kiara away from the field. When he got there he saw that the monkey was singing and keeping Kovu and kaira close together. he heard something about love and when he looked into Kovu's eyes he saw something he ahd hoped he wouldn't see. Actual love. "This is going to be problematic." He then Saw Kovu and Kiara run off towards pride rock and moved to follow them. When he arrived he saw Vitani watching as Kovu spoke with Simba.
"Hey Tani what are you doing here?" He whispered as he crawled up next to her.
"Here to help and report anything back tonight if you have something to say." Her gaze never leaving Simba and Kovu. "Come on kill him. Now's your chance Kovu." They saw him enter Simba's den with a smile and Vitani huffed and turned towards Tyler. "What the hell happened Ty? Why didn't Kovu Kill Simba?"
"WE might have just lost Kovu over to Simba. He and Kiara spent the whole day together and Rafiki led them to some place and well to keep it short, Kovu might have fallen for Kiara. Tell Zira we won't be able to rely on Kovu to kill Simba anymore." Vitani sighed as she heard this. "Don't worry Vitani, I won't let him mess this up for the outlanders. If it comes down to it, I will get Simba myself and you can finally live a comfortable life. Even if it kills me, I will get you into pride rock." Tyler glared up to where Simba and Kovu disappeared to.
"Ty you don't have to do that. Just stay alive ok? I don't know what I would do if you never came back. You're my best friend." She nuzzled his face with hers and purred as he rubbed behind her ears. "Promise me you will be careful." She looked into his eyes.
"I promise Tani, now go and warn Zira." He kissed the top of her head before shoving her off. This caused her to run as fast as she could. Tears sprng to her eyes but she batted them away.
*Back in the outlands*
"Are you sure of this!?" Zira yelled in frustration. Vitani had just reported what Tyler had seen and how Kovu seemed to enjoy talking with Simba at the end.
"I'm positive, I saw them speak myself and I trust Tyler." Vitani said.
"Yes he has always been one for the pride. Never going against us and only ever helping. But Kovu cannot betray us. Gather the others we must be ready to ambush Simba should Kovu lead him away from pride rock." Zira ordered.
"And if he doesn't?" Vitani couldn't help but ask.
"Then we go to war."
*Next day*
"What are you doing here Tyler?" Zira asked as Tyler approached her.
"I saw Kovu and Simba alone heading towards the burned field where we trapped Kiara. That would be the best place for an ambush." He said out of breath.
"Good job, my boy now get back to them and make sure no lionesses sneak up on us." Tyler nodded before running back to where he last saw Kovu and Simba. "Today, Simba dies and we claim what is rightfully ours. Saphira, stay close to me. Everyone else buddy up. If his lionesses show up fight as pairs."
"Today will be a glorious day Zira." Saphira smirked as they moved towards the field.
"Oh yes it will my dear, yes it will." Zira chuckled darkly.
"Mother is it true? Are we finally going to strike down Simba?" Nuka asked excited.
*few minutes later*
"Why Simba would you look at this, you're all alone. Good job Kovu." Zira chuckled darkly.
Oh yeah I might just be able to finish this story today. Hell I might get the final chapter out tonight. Also the mains tory will be 5 chapters long with the 6th being a small epilogue. SO yeah also on a side not the next chapter gets very dark and gruesome so if you don't like blood you might want to prepare yourself. Hope you enjoy the chapter.