The Lion Guard: Protecting Vitani

On a beautiful day in the Pridelands, the Lion Guard was doing a patrol in Ndefu Grove.
“How's Mari?” Fuli asked.
“She's fine.” Kion answered.
Kion glanced at Ono.
Ono nodded, and took to the sky.
He returned a moment later, and settled down on Beshte's back.
“Vitani’s fighting Makuu’s Float!” he exclaimed.
Kion and Fuli exchanged a glance, sharing identical expressions of horror.
“W-Where are they, Ono?” Kion asked, his heartbeat quickening as his concern for Vitani intensified.
“They’re at the Water Hole.” Ono reported.
“Let’s go, Lion Guard.” Kion said.
He led the way to the Water Hole.
As the Guard approached the Water Hole, they suddenly stopped in their tracks, startled by the the scene in front of them. Quietly, they retreated to the sanctuary of a bush to observe the confrontation.
Vitani was facing off against Makuu, swiping and slashing swiftly as he lunged at her, snapping his jaws. The rest of the float had spread out around them, watching the fight intensely.
“Woah! Look at Vitani go!” Bunga remarked.
Sensing Kion’s anxiety, Fuli shifted closer to him, brushing her pelt against his reassuringly.
“Do you want us to intervene yet?” she asked quietly.
“No, not yet. Tani looks like she’s handling it well enough.” Kion responded, feeling his anxiety ease at Fuli’s touch.
The Guard watched as Vitani snarled angrily, swiping a paw at Makuu’s snout, and leaving deep scratches. Makuu snapped at her, but Vitani dodged him easily, slashing a paw against his side, and inflicting more scratches. 
As Kion watched Vitani fight Makuu, he felt Fuli’s tail brush lightly along his spine, entwining with his. 
“Vitani’s doing pretty good.” Fuli commented.
“I know. Clearly Zira’s training did something right.” Kion agreed, a feeling of immense admiration replacing the fear in his heart.
“When are we going to join the fight?” Bunga asked impatiently.
“Tani’s handling this so well, we’ll probably just have to step in to send the crocs away.” Kion replied.
During their discussion, Vitani had managed to subdue Makuu, and had him pinned to the ground, growling loudly as he struggled underneath her.
“Okay, we can step in now.” Kion said, moving out from behind the bush, the Guard following behind him.
“Looks like you’re beaten, Makuu!” he called out.
Vitani glanced up, her eyes widening with surprise.
“What are you doing here, Kion?” she questioned.
“We came to help you, but you clearly didn’t need assistance.” Kion explained, a note of pride and admiration in his tone.
Vitani leapt off of Makuu’s back, coming over to Kion and the Guard. She ruffled Kion’s head tuft affectionately.
“Don’t worry, sweetheart. Makuu never stood a chance against me.” she assured him.
“Speaking of Makuu, shouldn’t you use the Roar on him now, Kion?” Bunga asked.
Kion moved towards Makuu and his float. 
As he approached, Makuu chuckled
“Are you really going to use the Roar, Kion?” he asked.
Kion shook his head.
“I don’t think it’s worth it to hurt you more than Tani already has.” he said.
“You’re gonna let him go?” Bunga questioned disbelievingly from behind him.
“You heard him, Bunga.” Fuli said.
“Makuu, I strongly advise you to leave, right now.” Kion said.
He and the Guard watched as Makuu and his float stalked off.
Kion came over to Vitani, leaning his head against her foreleg.
“Are you okay?” he asked.
“Yes, Kion. I’m okay.” Vitani said reassuringly.
She bent her head, and nuzzled Kion’s cheek.
“I love you, Tani. I hope you know we’ll always help you when you do need it.” Kion said. 
“Thank you, darling. I love you too.” Vitani replied.
Fuli approached them, clearing her throat.
“Can I come back to Pride Rock with you two to see Mari?” she questioned.
“Of course you can, Fuli.” Vitani responded.
Kion and Fuli bade goodbye to their friends, and followed Vitani towards Pride Rock.
When they arrived, Mari rushed to greet them.
“Hi!” Marigold called excitedly.
Fuli’s expression softened and she moved forward to nuzzle Mari’s cheek.
“Hi, Mari.” she said warmly.
Marigold glanced up as Vitani and Kion approached. 
“What happened, Mom?” she asked.
“It’s okay, my darling. I’m not hurt.” Vitani said, moving forward to nuzzle Marigold.
Kion came forward and nuzzled Marigold affectionately.
“Did you have a good day?” he asked.
Marigold nodded.
“Can you tell me a story, Mom?” she asked.
“Of course, my precious.” Vitani replied, wrapping her tail around her daughter’s shoulders, and leading her into the den. Kion and Fuli followed them inside.
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