The Lion Guard: Grandfatherly Advice

It was a peaceful day in the Pridelands.

Kion and his friends were patrolling around Hapuna Valley.

"How's Mari?" Beshte asked.

"She's fine. Tani's finally agreed to let Maya see her again" 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.

"Everything's all clear" Ono reported.

Kion and Fuli exchanged a glance.

"I think I'll talk to Grandpa" Kion said.

"About what?" Fuli asked.

"Kata and Maya" Kion answered..

"Let's go to Rafiki's and contact him" Ono suggested.

Kion nodded, and led the way to Rafiki's Tree.

When they reached it, they entered the store cave, and headed up the slope to his home.

Kion's expression brightened when he saw Nita.

Nita glanced up.

"Hi, Kion, what can I do for you?" She asked.

Kion blinked, and padded over to press his muzzle to Nita's cheek.

"I want to talk to Grandpa" Kion said.

Fuli padded over, and nuzzled Nita's cheek.

"Hi Nita, where's Rafiki?" She asked.

"He's collecting burdock roots at Huwezi Falls" Nita answered.

Kion padded forward, and stood beside Nita.

"Grandpa, I want to talk to you!" He called.

He shivered as Mufasa's spirit embraced him.

"Hello, Kion" Mufasa said warmly.

"Hi, Grandpa" Kion said.

"Is something troubling you?" Mufasa asked.

Kion and Fuli exchanged a glance.

"Yes, Grandpa" Kion said.

"What's the matter?" Mufasa asked gently.

"It's about Kora's family" Kion said.

Fuli curled her tail around Kion's shoulders.

She and Nita exchanged a glance.

"Aunt Maya let Mari leave Pride Rock by herself" Nita explained.

"I know, Rafiki told me" Mufasa said.

"Tani's worried that they're showing their hatred for her by harming Mari" Kion said.

"But, I'm sure they wouldn't do that, King Mufasa" Beshte said quickly.

"Perhaps, Beshte is right, Kion" Mufasa said.

Kion nodded.

"Yes, Grandpa" he said.

Mufasa's spirit faded away.

"Nita, can you come back to Pride Rock with me?" Kion asked.

Nita shook her head.

"Sorry, Kion. I told Rafiki I'd stay here until he got back" she said.

"I'll stay with her, Kion" Fuli said.

"Thanks Fuli" Kion said.