The Lion Guard: Zuri's Affection

It was a beautiful day in the Pridelands.

The Lion Guard was patrolling Urembo Meadows.

"How's Mari?" Fuli asked.

"She's fine" Kion answered.

Kion glanced at Ono.

Ono nodded, and took to the sky.

He returned a moment later, and qsettled down on Beshte's back.

"It's all clear." Ono said.

"Thanks." Kion said.

"Just doing my duty." Ono answered.

Kion glanced at Fuli.

"I have to go. I promised Zuri I'd keep her company." He said.

Fuli nodded.

"Have a good time." She said.

Kion nodded, and bounded off.

When he reached Pride Rock, he saw Zuri settled outside the den.

He padded up to her, and stretched to nuzzle Zuri's cheek.

"Hi Zuri." Kion said.

Zuri rubbed a paw against his cheek.

"Hi Kion." She said.

"How are you today?" Kion asked gently.

Zuri sighed.

"I'm fine." Zuri said quietly.

Kion crawled into her paws, and nestled against her.

"I love you." He said.

"I love you too." Zuri answered.

She pressed her muzzle against Kion's.

Meanwhile, Simba and Nala had met up at the Meadow.

They were settled down underneath the baobab tree.

"How was the hunt?" Simba asked.

"It was fine." Nala answered.

"Kion's keeping Zuri company." Simba said.

Nala sighed.

"She hasn't left the den since Nita and Rafiki took her to the Moonpool." Nala said.

"It's best for her to remain at Pride Rock. She's protected, and can grieve privately." Simba answered.

"That's true." Nala said.

Simba extended a paw, and Nala nestled closer to her.