The next day, Kovu's guilt drives him to confess his mission to Kiara. Before he can do so, Simba takes him around the Pride Lands and tells him the real story of Scar, which Kovu had never heard. They fall into an ambush set up by Zira, who orders the Outsiders to attack on Simba. Kovu attempts to help protect Simba, but Vitani injures him. Nuka tries to capture and kill Simba, but Simba escapes and Nuka is killed by logs in a nearby dam. Zira scratches Kovu for his brother's death, causing him to turn on her. Kovu attempts to return to the Pride Lands and pleads Simba for his forgiveness, but is promptly exiled. Kiara makes Simba realize that he is acting irrationally, before fleeing to find Kovu. The two lions later find each other and confess their love. Kovu wishes to run away and start a pride with Kiara, but she convinces him to come back with her to The Pride Lands to reunite their prides.
