Board Thread:Lion Guard Discussion/@comment-31214635-20170202193719/@comment-4241330-20170420010707

I actually thought of an alternate timeline story for if Nuka survived.

At the final battle, Vitani and the other Outsiders join Simba's side. Nuka remains loyal to Zira but cowardly runs off. After Zira's demise, Nuka sneaks away swearing to avenge her.

Then the Lion Guard returns to meet Kiara and her mate Kovu, a big surprise to them. They get word that a rival pride has entered the land. When the leader is revealed to be Nuka, Kovu is particularly shocked, believing that he had died. Nuka explains his survival and how he took over a pride of his own. He proceeds to challenge his brother for the throne, when - having been abused his entire life and denied the chance to rule - he is given the opportunity to change his ways...