His response drew a roar from her that was suddenly cut short as his block connected and sent her sliding back. There was a few moments of her staying down before slowly pushing herself up with her front paws and growling as pain crept over her body.

No no no! Her goal was so close! She would murder Kovu if that was what it took! Nothing would stand in her way not even her own cubs! They were her tools they should NOT disobey her!

"Is this how you repay your mother!? You're betraying your own pride! You are exactly like Scar whether you like it or not Kovu."