Unexpected Love - Chapter 5

This is the fifth chapter to Caldafox's Lion King/Guard fanfic "Unexpected Love". The text is copied from elsewhere.
== Plot ==
Previously...
"So, you're Kopa...my older brother?" Kion was saying.
Kopa smiled nervously. "Yes, I am. Nice to meet you, Kion." He offered his paw for Kion to shake, and Kion smiled. He shook his brother's paw gladly. 
"Glad to meet you, Kopa," Kion said, as he looked at his parents. "Where... were you all this time?"
Kopa put his ears back and looked down, sad to bring up his absence again. Seeing his brother was uncomfortable, Kion said, "Oh... you don't wanna talk about it, do you?"
"Never mind," Kopa replied, dismissing the topic. "It's in the past. I would like to hear about YOUR life, Kion. Tell me all about yourself."
Kion smiled warmly. "I was born a little bit after Kiara met Kovu, about a few months or so..." he began. 
Simba and Nala were pleased to see their two sons were getting along swell. The group began chatting after Kion had gotten through most of his life story. 
Vitani didn't say much; she just stood a little way from Kopa and smiled somewhat nervously at everyone who looked at her.
However, as the group's talking became more in depth (and when Kion got to the part of his life where he met Rani), Vitani noticed a pattern between the lion pairs: Nala was sitting at the right of Simba, Kiara was sitting at the right of Kovu, Rani was sitting at the right of Kion... ...and Vitani was sitting at the right of Kopa.
Kiara noticed too. With somewhat of a sly smile, she said to Vitani: "So, it seems you and Kopa have become pretty close, right?" 
Everyone stopped talking and looked at the two lions. They looked at each other, and Vitani put her ears back, embarrassed. 
"We've...become acquainted, that's all," Kopa said back, with an awkward smile.
Changing the subject, he said to Rani, "I really like the story of how you and Kion met." Kion and Rani exchanged a smile at each other. 
"It was a rough beginning, but love was evident right away," Kion said, with a nuzzle to Rani. Everyone smiled. "I remember how I met your mother again after all those years," Simba said to his grown cubs. "Who knew we would fall in love in that same jungle?"
Laughter occurred, and Kiara began teasing Kion a little bit after that. "So, you've finally started growing more of a mane now, right Kion?" she said playfully. With a sneaky smile, Kion replied, "Yep, but you still haven't grown out of your sibling rivalry with me, I see?"
"You two had one of those, huh?" Kopa asked his younger siblings. "They sure did," Nala responded. "And I think it might be here to stay." 
"How long will you be staying here?" Kiara asked Kion and Rani. "Well, we put Bunga and Binga in charge, with Baliyo to help." Rani explained. "So I guess we can't stay too long," Kion added. "Who knows what could go on with those two in charge!" Fuli remarked. 
The conversation, and atmosphere, was very friendly, as everyone was glad to see one another. After a while, Vitani dismissed herself and went to lay down in the shade. Kopa followed her at a distance. 
"Hey," he said awkwardly. "Sorry about the comment my sister made."
Vitani just looked at him. She didn't exactly wanna say it was alright, but she didn't wanna be too rude, either. "It doesn't matter," she finally replied. "That was weird, huh?" Kopa said, with a nervous laugh. Vitani did a small smile.
"I'm glad you met Kion," Vitani said to Kopa. "And Rani, too." Kopa nodded. "I am too." 
Vitani perked her ears up. Imara was calling her from the other side of the shady area: "Vitani! Where are you?" "I gotta go," Vitani said, getting up quickly. "See you later." "
Bye," Kopa said back quietly. Vitani looked back, then ran off towards the Lair of the Guard.
Kiara eventually dispersed from the group to get some water. Kopa saw and started to follow her. After he got to the pond, Kopa was noticed by his sister right away. "Hi, Kopa!" she said happily. When she noticed the grim look on his face, she asked, "Is something wrong?"
"Actually, yes." Kopa said, frowning. "Why did you put me and Vitani on the spot like that in front of Kion and Rani? That was really embarrassing." 
"It was just a little joke!" Kiara exclaimed. "I wasn't trying to be rude or anything." "Well, you weren't exactly rude," Kopa admitted. "But Vitani was clearly embarrassed."
At that, Kiara raised an eyebrow. "Why do you care so much, anyway?" she asked, smirking. "You hardly even know her." 
"I hardly even know you yet, but I care about YOU." Kopa said, with a smile. Kiara smiled back. "Vitani is still my friend. I just don't want her to be uncomfortable, that's all." 
"Uh huh," Kiara said smugly. "I think I know what this is about. Do you like her, Kopa?" Kiara asked, still smiling smugly.
Kopa scoffed. "Um, no." he denied. "I already stated why I care." 
"Right," Kiara said back, with a wink. "Kiara---," Kopa started again. "I'm serious." 
"Ok, ok. Whatever you say, older brother." Kiara smiled, then headed off.
TO BE CONTINUED...
== Characters ==
* Kion (Caldafox's Fanfics)
* Kopa (Caldafox's Fanfics)
* Kiara (Caldafox's Fanfics)
* Kovu (Caldafox's Fanfics)
* Simba (Caldafox's Fanfics)
* Nala (Caldafox's Fanfics)
* Vitani (Caldafox's Fanfics)
* Rani (Caldafox's Fanfics)
* Bunga (Caldafox's Fanfics) (brief mention)
* Binga (Caldafox's Fanfics) (brief mention)
* Baliyo (Caldafox's Fanfics) (brief mention)
* Fuli (Caldafox's Fanfics)
* Imara (Caldafox's Fanfics)
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Category:The Lion Guard Stories
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