A few months after the battle with Zira, the Outlanders are now with the Pridelanders. Kiara and Kovu are about to be next in line for the throne, however a lioness who is Zira's sister named Scarlet is wanting to kill Simba. The dangers of the lioness has put all Pridelanders to stand their guard, Kiara is looking forward to being queen. Kovu on the other hand, thinks he is not ready to be king. But Simba tells Kovu that he will not be living forever to rule as king, so Kovu will have to step up and be king with Kiara by his side.