The Lion Guard: Difficult Discussion

Author's Note: This fanfic was updated on September 24th, 2024, nine years after publication.
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On a beautiful day in the Pridelands, Kovu and Kiara were spending time with Denahi and Belee in the Meadow. The two of them were settled down underneath the baobab tree, watching their cubs play Baobab Ball.
"I'm glad Kion taught them how to play Baobab Ball. They're definitely enjoying themselves." Kiara said.
"Yes, that's true." Kovu agreed.
His expression softened as Denahi and Belee abandoned the baobab fruit, coming over to join their parents.
"Are you two having fun?" he asked as Belee crawled into his paws. Denahi settled down beside his mother, who pulled him into her paws.
"Yes, Daddy. We're having fun." Belee confirmed.
"We wanted to ask you something." Denahi said.
"What is it, Nahi?" Kiara asked.
"Dad, why haven't you and Aunty ever told us anything about your mother?" Denahi asked.
Kiara and Kovu exchanged a glance, alarmed by their son's question.
"Kovu, I think it's time. They need to know about her and Nuka." Kiara said gently.
Kovu held her gaze, comforted by the look of understanding and support in her eyes.
Kiara's right. I told Kion about Mother and Nuka, my cubs deserve to know too. They're still part of their heritage.
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"All right. You both know that your mother's great-uncle, Scar, usurped the throne from his brother, proclaiming himself to be the king of the Pridelands. He had support from a group of lionesses, including my mother, Zira. The two of them had a son together, my half-brother, Nuka. My mother was very devoted to Scar, believing he had the right to rule the Pridelands. As the two of them were of the opinion that Nuka didn't have the best qualities to rule, Scar proclaimed that my mother's second son would have the honor of being his heir. After his death, my parents became mates, and your aunt and I were born." Kovu began.
He and Kiara exchanged a glance, and Kiara nodded encouragingly, prompting him to continue.
"After my father and grandmother completed their journeys in the Circle of Life, my mother became focused on training me to fulfill what she believed was my destiny. When I became an adult, she staged a plan for me to infiltrate Simba's pride, by having me rescue your mother. Her plan succeeded and I was welcomed into the pride by your grandfather. As your mother and I got to know each other, we fell in love, and she convinced me that we had a duty to reunite our prides. After a battle between the two prides, my mother's journey in the Circle of Life ended, and your grandfather welcomed your aunt and myself, as well as the other members of our pride into his kingdom once again." Kovu said.
"What about Nuka? We don't know much about what he was like either." Denahi said.
"Nuka believed himself to be the unfavorite among the three of us. He always strived to please our mother and receive any attention he could. His efforts ultimately led to the completion of his journey in the Circle of Life, in an ambush against your grandfather." Kovu explained.
Denahi and Belee exchanged a glance, their eyes wide with curiosity as they listened to their father's words.
"Thanks for telling us about them, Daddy." Belee said.
"We're glad we know more about your family." Denahi added.
Kiara cleared her throat.
"I think it's time we head back to Pride Rock." she said.
"Okay, Mama." Belee said.
The four of them stood up, beginning to make their way towards Pride Rock. When they  arrived, they saw Vitani settled down outside the den. 
Vitani's expression softened as Denahi and Belee rushed forward to greet her.
"Did you two have a good day?" she asked.
"Yeah, we did." Denahi said.
"Daddy told us about your mother and Nuka." Belee added.
Vitani glanced up, her blue eyes meeting Kovu's green gaze as he and Kiara approached.
"Go on inside, you two." Kiara told Denahi and Belee, who immediately rushed inside the den.
Once they'd gone, Vitani stood up, approaching Kovu and Kiara.
"You told them about Mother and Nuka?" she questioned her brother.
"Yes, I thought it was time they knew more about them." Kovu told her.
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