Katali sat on a rocky outcrop watching the two older lions at the water hole. He had found it a good while ago and told no-one, now he would need to find another. He watched as one went splashing into the water and grinned sardonically... He should have seen that coming; you always have to watch your back in the Outlands. It was something Katali had learned long ago.

Though still young, he was tough and cunning beyond his years; not to adult level by any means, but showing strong signs of reaching that level long before most would - especially that bratty Kovu!

He despised the older pair, really, like he despised everything and everyone in this forsaken place. Love had no meaning for him anymore, only anger at those who had made his life so miserable. Tiring of watching the two, he rose slowly and walked off as quietly as possible... he was getting thirsty - and he didn't feel like sharing.