Kovu/Relationships

The relationships of Kovu from The Lion King II: Simba's Pride.

Zira
Despite harsh conditions of their environment, and the pressure of Kovu's status as Scar's heir, Kovu appeared to have a decent relationship with his mother during his cubhood,

Vitani
Kovu appeared to have the closest relationship with his older sister, Vitani. They appeared to be close in age, and presumably played together as cubs. Before Kiara's first hunt, Nuka and Vitani set the Pride Lands ablaze in order for Kovu to rescue Kiara. Later, as Vitani spies on Kovu, she discovers his betrayal and hurriedly goes to inform Zira. She takes part in the battle between the Pridelanders and the Outsiders and watches as Kovu and Kiara confront their parents, Vitani is moved by their apparent affection for each other, and the truth in their pleas. She defies Zira and moves over to stand beside Kovu. She presumably watches the marriage of Kovu and Kiara, and roars alongside the combined prides.

Nuka
Much like Scar's resentment towards Mufasa, Nuka harbored a intense hatred towards his younger brother for his position as Scar's heir, and the apparent favoritism that Zira gave him. However, Kovu held love for his brother, as he defended him against Zira's accusations and was saddened by his death.

Kiara
One day, Kiara decides to venture into the forbidden territory, where she bumps into Kovu. After a brief confrontation, Kovu and Kiara are ambushed by a float of crocodiles. They mange to escape and formally introduce themselves, Soon Simba and Zira arrive and after a brief confrontation, they take their children back to their respective homes.