The Lion Guard: Offering Sympathy

was a peaceful day in the Pridelands.

The Lion Guard was patrolling Kilio Valley.

“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 settled down on Beshte's back.

"It's all clear." Ono said.

"Thanks, Ono." Bunga said.

Kion cleared his throat.

“I need to go. Zuri wants to see me.” Kion said.

Fuli’s expression softened.

“Have a good time.” Fuli said.

Kion turned, and bounded off.

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

Kion padded forward, and stretched to nuzzle Zuri’s cheek.

“Hi Zuri.” Kion said.

Zuri’s expression softened.

“Hi Kion.” Zuri said.

Kion crawled into Zuri’s paws, and nestled against her.

Zuri rubbed a paw against Kion’s cheek.

“Did you have a good patrol?” Zuri asked.

Kion nodded.

He pressed himself against Zuri’s pelt.

“How are you feeling?” Kion asked.

Zuri sighed.

“I’m trying, Kion. It’s so hard.” Zuri said.

Kion’s expression softened.

“It’s okay, you’re doing fine.” Kion said.

Zuri bent her head, and nuzzled Kion’s cheek.

“I love you, my darling.” Zuri said.

“I love you too.” Kion said.

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.

She leaned over, and nuzzled Simba’s cheek.

“I love you, darling.” Nala said.

Simba’s expression softened.

“I love you too.” Simba said.

Meanwhile, Nita had met up with Rafiki at his tree.

She was helping him sort borage leaves.

“How is Mari?” Rafiki asked.

“She’s fine.” Nita answered.