Simba (Caldafox's Fanfics)/Relationships

The relationships of Simba in Caldafox's fanfics, some canon ones absent.
=== Nala ===
Nala is Simba's loyal mate. The two were best friends when they were cubs, getting into much trouble together, and unknowingly betrothed. They reunited several years after the death of Mufasa, and fell in love in that same jungle. Nala convinced Simba to take his rightful place as the King of the Pride Lands. After the Battle for Pride Rock, the two lions became mates, and in time would have three children, Kopa, Kiara and Kion. They would also have several grandchildren later on. The two almost always appear with one another and are always in agreement. They are affectionate, loving and supportive to each other. Nala brings out Simba's soft side, and he values her opinions and ideas.
=== Mufasa ===
Mufasa was Simba's father. They had a very close relationship. Simba greatly looked up to his father when he was a cub, and loved listening to his lessons. He wanted to brave just like him, which almost led to the young cub's death. Mufasa corrected Simba later that night, and then they had a wonderful time together under the stars. They both enjoyed playing together.
However, Simba was horrified and flooded with grief when his father died in the stampede, having tried to save him. Scar convinced Simba it was his fault, and the guilt never went away in the several years that followed. Simba still thought of his father even while Timon and Pumbaa raised him. Later, when Nala reunited with Simba, the sadness of his father's death returned. He encountered Rafiki, and Mufasa spoke to Simba from heaven, telling him he needed to place his place as king. Motivated by his father's words, Simba returned to the Pride Lands and confronted Scar. The false king tried to frame Simba for Mufasa's death in front of the pride, but when he revealed to Simba he was the one who killed him, Simba's strength returned, and he fought Scar in the Battle until his own hyenas turned on him.
Once again motivated by Mufasa, Simba became king of the Pride Lands. In the years that followed raising his children, Simba told them all the story of Mufasa's life and was very overprotective of his oldest cubs. He longed for his father's advice during hard times and cherished his rules and guidance form earlier years. Sometimes Mufasa appeared via the heavens, and was always proud of his son. This always made Simba relieved and at peace again.
=== Sarabi ===
Simba has a close and loving relationship with his mother. She was always tolerant and loving during her son's childhood, but sometimes he disobeyed her. When Mufasa was killed, Simba was horrified at what his mother might think. When he returned to the Pride Lands years ago, he comforted his mother after Scar hit her, and she stood by him in the Battle for Pride Rock. She proudly watched him become king of the Pride Lands, and advised him behind the scenes throughout much of his reign. She had close relationships with all of Simba's children, and to this day, Simba loves and admires his mother.
=== Scar ===
As a cub, Simba enjoyed the company of his uncle and trusted him, unaware that he was plotting the cub's death. Scar got Simba in trouble for convincing him to go to the Elephant Graveyard, and later led him into the gorge in which Mufasa would be murdered. He convinced Simba it was his fault, and ordered his hyenas to kill him (he ran away from them). After being convinced to do so, Simba returned to the Pride Lands as an adult and confronted Scar for the condition of the land. Scar pinned the blame on Simba again for Mufasa's death, but whispered to Simba as he was on the brink of death that he was the one who killed Mufasa. Simba fought against Scar, but didn't want to kill him, instead telling him to run away, like Scar had told him years ago. Scar attacked him again, and they engaged in a brawl before Scar was thrown off Pride Rock and eaten by his hyenas.
For the years following, Simba despised his uncle and all that he'd done, banishing his lion followers to the Outlands and rejecting his adopted heir's feelings for Kiara. He later accepted all of Scar's followers after Zira was killed, as she had been his most loyal.
=== Kopa ===
Kopa is Simba's oldest. He let him have a slightly more laid-back childhood than Kiara, but was more protective of him during his pre-teen age. Kopa loved listening to stories his parents told and loved to be with Simba. However, he ran away after his parents rejected his hyena friend Asante. Simba and Nala were horrified at this, and when search parties reached no avail, they were sad about it for years after. They were utterly relieved when Kopa returned years later, and he reestablished his bond with them. Now the family is back together, and Kopa loves to make his parents proud. Simba is glad to have his son back, and they sometimes spend time together.
=== Kiara ===
Kiara is Simba's only daughter. He was very protective of her during her childhood, which made her very annoyed. This was all rooted from his love for his daughter and wanting her to be safe. As a teenager, Kiara was more respectful of her father and longed to make him proud. But as a young adult, she longed to be independent and do things without him constantly worrying. They had many spats, especially when Kovu started staying with the pride and developing feelings for Kiara. Later, Kiara was the one who convinced Simba to stop fighting the Outsiders, and they were also positively influenced by her. The father and daughter reestablished a more relaxed bond, with Simba not worrying as much, and accepting Kovu as Kiara's mate. As an older adult and queen, Kiara looks up to her father, and he is very supportive and kind to her. She values his knowledge, and Simba loves to be with his grandchildren.
=== Kion ===
Kion is Simba's youngest. He was the least protective of Kion during his cubhood in comparison to Kopa and Kiara, but still wanted the absolute best for his son. When Kion was chosen to be the leader of the Lion Guard, Simba was unsure at first, especially when Kion picked non-lions to be his members. But he later realized that he had made a mistake, and that Kion's choices were wise ones. In the years that followed, Kion valued his father's approval and support. Simba supported his son's marriage to Rani and his new role as king of the Tree of Life when he became an adult. The father and son greatly enjoy Kion's visits.
=== Sarafina ===
Sarafina is Simba's mother-in-law. He loves her dearly, as she has always been supportive of Simba and Nala's relationship, betrothing them (with Sarabi) when they were young cubs. They have always been on good terms.
=== Zira ===
Zira and Simba hated each other, because Zira was Scar's most loyal follower. She attacked Simba after he became king, insisting that Kovu, Scar's adopted heir, should be king instead. Simba banished her and her followers to the Outlands, and in the years that followed Zira plotted Simba and Kiara's deaths. Her plans started failing when Kovu and Kiara fell in love, but the Outsiders and Pride Landers still fought in a battle before Kovu and Kiara put a stop to it. During the battle, both leaders were close to killing each other. Zira ended up falling to her death into a raging river, and peace was restored between the two prides.
=== Kovu ===
At first, Simba was distrustful of Kovu, even as a cub, because of his status as Scar's heir. As a young adult, Kovu was trained to kill Simba, so he was just as distrustful of him as the king was. But Kovu started to change his mind when he fell in love with Kiara. Slowly during Kovu's stay with the pride, Simba became more trusting of him, and had a talk with him about the true story of Scar. Zira led a surprise ambush and the Outsiders attacked Simba, and he thought Kovu was behind it. When the young lion returned to Pride Rock asking for forgiveness, Simba exiled him from the Pride Lands and refused to believe Kiara when she told her father that Kovu loved her. Only after the battle between the two lion prides did Simba see that Kovu had truly turned from his cold-hearted upbringing, and he welcomed him into the Pride Lands, supporting him and Kiara's relationship.
Simba was glad to see Kovu and Kiara maintain a lovely marriage and have three cubs together, Badru, Kheri and Maua. He also supported Kovu when he became king of the Pride Lands, and the two are now close.
=== Rani ===
Simba was glad to welcome Rani into his family as his daughter-in-law, and she slowly warmed up to her in-laws' affection. She enjoys visiting the Pride Lands and seeing Simba and Nala when she gets the chance.
=== Vitani ===
Simba was likely just as distrustful of Vitani as with Kovu, because she was a loyal member of her mother's pride and gladly took part in her plans. However, she was the first member of the Outsiders to reform. Their relationship changed drastically after Kopa and Vitani were married, as Vitani became Simba's daughter-in-law. She became more friendly with her father-in-law as time went on, and her children enjoy the presence of their grandfather.
=== Kheri ===
Simba has a specially close and loving relationship with his grandson Kheri. Kheri loves to be in his grandparents' company and listens attentively when they give him advice or tell them stories. He would rather be with them than other cubs some days.
=== Zazu ===
Zazu has served as majordomo of the Pride Lands under Mufasa and Simba. As a cub, Simba was often babysat by Zazu, but he found the hornbill to be too strict and boring, so he often tried to sneak away from his watch. However, when Simba returned to the Pride Lands, Zazu was very glad to see him become king instead of Scar, and was gladly ready to serve under him. During his reign, Simba and Zazu maintained a close and considerate relationship, with Zazu frequently giving Simba reports from all over the Pride Lands and gladly spending time with the family. Simba has respected Zazu since he grew up, and the two are good friends.
=== Nadim ===
Simba received a report from Zazu one day about a rogue lion family in the Pride Lands, and he rushed to see what was up. There he found Nadim's pride, and right away Nadim showed his lying and uninterested nature, which prompted Simba to nearly banish them from the Pride Lands - but when he saw Nadim's young cubs, he let them stay. It turned out to be a bad decision, because Nadim mostly spent his days lying around instead of finding a new permanent residence, and his younger cubs had no respect for anyone. Simba came to regret his decision, but one day he finally let Nadim have it.
=== Tojo ===
Tojo is one of Simba's other childhood friends besides Nala. They enjoyed playing together, and Simba helped Tojo raise some orphaned bluebirds. When Simba's "death" was announced by Scar, Tojo was very sad. Years later, the two had a happy reunion, and are now very good friends again. Their daughters get along well, as Tiifu was one of Kiara's close childhood friends. In his retirement, Simba greatly enjoys hanging out with Tojo.
=== Tama ===
Simba and Tama were annoyed at each other as cubs, as Nala's friendship with the spunky young lioness took away time with Simba, and Tama did not take to Simba's personality. However, Tama was still sad when Scar announced Simba's "death". Years later, they had a warm reunion, and are now on better terms as adults. In retirement, Simba often hangs out with Tojo and Tama.
=== Malka ===
Simba knew Malka from childhood. One day the young cub arrived at the pride with no parents, so Simba's parents briefly took him in. Simba was extremely jealous of Malka and all the attention he received, but later found out that Malka only pretended to be brave and smart; he was really quite afraid of being alone. The two were on better terms when Malka's mother retrieved her son, and years later Malka frequently visited Simba's pride as an adult with his mate Vashti and son Afua, as thanks. Kopa and Afua became great childhood friends and still good friends as adults. Simba and Malka are now well acquainted.
=== Mega ===
Simba is good friends with Mega, and they like to hang out. Kopa has been good friends with Babu and Boga, Mega's cubs, since childhood. The two dads frequently hang out in Simba's retirement.
Simba is also good friend with Chumvi, the husband of Kula, one of Nala's friends from Scar's reign.
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