Authors note: From the author who brought you 'Seeking a partner to be stranded with', 'Trials of an Alpha and Omega', 'Forbidden love', and several Frozen and Supergirl fanfics comes yet another title of yuri. Ok enough about me…in this tale set in the Lion King verse it will be of love between the same gender, that of Kiara and Vitani. It will start off in their cub years. Whether the tale continues on into their adult years remains to be seen but for now enjoy this tale of young forbidden love. If this is not your cup of tea no need to continue reading past this point but if you do please no flaming and enjoy.

The Lion King 2: Kiara's Choice

CH.1: Formidable scout

Vitani was playing with Kovu as they normally did while mother was away. It was a time of bonding and sharpening their skills for the time when they'd be strong to take back the Pridelands from Simba and his kind. "Come on Kovu…is that the best you got?"

"Rarrr…I'll show you Vitani…" Kovu told her. Kovu was her brother and one of her closest friends out here. Nuka being the oldest spent most of his time scratching and chewing at his flea infested fur, which happened no matter what he was doing.

"You two better not go off again…mother would be furious and she'd take it out on me! I am the oldest and should be obeyed…hey…get off my back!" Nuka was nipping at his back and running his butt along the ground…not that it would do him any good.

"Say that gives me an idea Kovu…how about you and I go off and play where the gators sleep?" Vitani was always looking for some thrill and why not the place where the gators slept? Maybe along the way they could see if any stray animals had wondered to their side.

"I-I don't know Vitani…mother did say to stay here." Vitani rolled her sharp blue eyes as Kovu seemed to once again cower at their mother's words. Vitani found staying put to be boring and being the scout among them with the sharpest eyes…she knew the lay of the land quite well and spotted trouble before it even showed itself.

Bending down she kneads her paws along the ground before leaping at him and the two begin to roll and tumble about. "Admit it…you are scared of getting in trouble."

"Vitani…I am not scared…" Kovu attempted to get her off him but she already had him pinned and got off him.

"Oh yeah…prove it." Vitani challenged him, her tawny like fur blowing in what little wind came their way. The Outlands where they were banished was not exactly neither the pleasantest place to roam…nor finding suitable food to last on. They were given scraps and only through careless animals finding their way here were they able to make it. Scar's demise left them all pretty shaken…none more so then Zira, their mother.

"Aren't you little miss stickler for rules?" Nuka noted as he joined them as he itched at his fur a bit more.

"Yeah but where is the fun in obeying rules all the time when you can't enjoy a little refreshing dose of rebellion?" She looks at the two of them and as they can't see any reason why not to stay they leave.

Vitani cherishes the little amount of respect she gets from her brothers. Kovu was said to be the chosen one and while Nuka did not see it…Vitani had fate in her brother that he could fulfill the prophecy and make things right for them once again. Finding a place that seemed suitable enough Vitani decided to spar with Nuka. Nuka of course was older than her but she wouldn't let it show that her size was against him, in reach and bite.

"Alright little missy…show me what you can do," Nuka grins as he extends his claws. Vitani dances about in the dirt moving her tail about her. Nuka took a swipe at her but she was already rushing under his legs and swiping at his ankles causing him to rethink his strategy.

"Way to go Vitani…that is showing him." Vitani smiled and leaped back just as Nuka turned on her. Vitani was the fastest of the two and made it her job to always stay out of reach of attacks that would otherwise send her down for the count. Now she was far from perfect as she didn't have the power or drive to take down animals twice her size…that being the case she reduced to being a scout or one to wear down an animal for the take down.

"Lay off squirt…I got this!" Nuka began to circle her and as he advanced and faked her she fell for it…blast. His paw connected with her and she was sent down hard in a tumble sending up dirt. There was no holding back between them…as mother told them holding back meant weakness and she would not smile upon a held back attack…even among family.

"Nice one Nuka…but you know…even a fallen prey can still bite back." Vitani went to nip at his heel that she had slashed at and he fell down with a yelp. Laughing a bit she gets up and walks over to him.

"No fair…ugh…now what will I tell mother when it comes time to hunt huh?" He tended to his bite but she shrugged it off.

"I'm sure you can tell her I beat you…but…that would involve lowering yourself in her eyes. Hmm…what do you think he should tell mother Kovu?" Vitani inquired.

"I don't know…maybe he itched a little too close to the skin…" Kovu smiled a bit at that but looked away as Nuka glowered at him.

"Oh cut it out Nuka…mother would not want you doing that." Vitani got between the two of them and Nuka sniffed.

"Why are you always standing up for him anyway? I don't see you doing that for me when mother berates me about the hunt." Nuka seemed hurt…or just miffed, it was hard to say exactly with him. He was the oldest so he used to be the one mother relied on…but seeing how Kovu resembled Scar the most…well…he was knocked down a bit in his importance. Nuka wasn't always so loose on brains…in fact he seemed quite capable from stories…but the ticks and fleas and all those nasty things settled in on his body and his cranky and whining behavior just took root.

"Unlike most you tend to whine and complain rather then put serious work into the hunt. When mother watches you tend to make a fool of yourself while Kovu is tasked extra hard, and even if he gets praise there is still time before he can do things properly. In some ways it is false praise…but it is to build character and Kovu handles things differently than you…and if I didn't stand up for him…few would. If there is no foundation for family…what is there?"

Vitani could see there was no argument from Nuka, and there wouldn't be…that was just how these arguments went. As he left mumbling something she turned to see Kovu silent. She did not envy him for being the prophesized one…not one bit…but any chance she could in order to make things easier for him she would.

"You ok?" She finally asked once they were alone. Kovu suddenly took a breath as he looked past her.

"Do you think I have what it takes to make mother proud?" Kovu spoke softly but due to her hearing even a whisper was heard.

"Kovu, I believe in you, and regardless what mother thinks you need to believe in yourself. Nuka is just sore…so you can let what he says slide. C'mon…let us head back." Vitani urges him on when she senses something. "Hold up…scratch that. You head back…I'll be there shortly…got something I need to check on."

Kovu seemed to question her but she shot him a soft look that made him head back. Crouching low in the brush she crawls along slowly so as to not startle her prey. They had not detected her yet so she had the element of surprise. Looking past the tuft of fur hanging before her eyes she kneads at the ground with her paws and with a leap she sprang forth out of cover right at her prey.

The girl cub had little time to react…and neither did she as she landed on top of her. As their eyes met Vitani felt her heart race, her mouth become dry…all at once her world came crashing around her. Lying atop her she feels panic set in…no words come out and the two of them just stare. Now what?

Authors note: Vitani's world is thrown for a loop as she meets Kiara. Two worlds meet and their adventure is just getting started.