The Lion Guard: A Nephew’s Love

It was a beautiful day in the Pridelands.

The Lion Guard was patrolling Urembo Meadows.

"How's Basi?" Bunga asked.

"He's fine." Beshte 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.

"Great job, Ono." Fuli said.

Kion pressed his muzzle against Fuli’s cheek.

"I love you." Kion said quietly.

Fuli’s expression softened.

"I love you too." Fuli answered.

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

She was helping him sort borage leaves.

“How is your family?” Rafiki asked.

“Everyone’s fine.” Nita answered.

Nita glanced up.

"Someone's coming, Rafiki." Nita said.

Rafiki moved towards a branch, and peered out.

"It is Kitendo and Mosi." He said.

Nita's expression softened.

She moved to stand beside Rafiki, and watched Kitendo and Mosi enter the store cave.

“Hi!” Mosi called.

He slid down from Kitendo’s back, and bounded over to Rafiki.

“Hello, Mosi” Rafiki said warmly.

He pressed a palm against Mosi’s cheek.

Mosi glanced at Nita.

“Hi Nita.” Mosi said.

“Hi Mosi.” Nita said.

Mosi moved over, and embraced Nita.

“Hi Kitendo.” Nita said.

“Hello, Nita.” Kitendo answered.

Kitendo cleared her throat.

“Jelani and Dalila want Mosi home by sundown.” Kitendo said.

Rafiki nodded.

“Thank you, Kitendo.” Rafiki said.

“Have fun, Mosi.” Kitendo said warmly.

“I will.” Mosi said.

Nita gently nudged Mosi towards Kitendo.

“Say goodbye to your aunt.” Nita said.

Mosi pressed himself against Kitendo’s side.

“I love you, Aunt Kitendo.” Mosi said.

“I love you too, my darling.” Kitendo said.

She pressed a palm against Mosi’s cheek.

“Tell Jelani, Dalila, Fikiri, and Makini I said hello.” Nita said.

“I will.” Kitendo said.

Kitendo turned, and bounded down the slope.

Mosi pressed himself against Rafiki’s side.

“I’m so glad Mother let me come.” Mosi said.

“We’re glad too.” Nita said.

Rafiki pressed a palm against Mosi’s cheek.

“I am very glad to see you” Rafiki said.

"I really love you both." Mosi said.

Rafiki’s expression softened.

"I love you too." Rafiki answered.

Nita nodded in agreement.

“You’re very special, Mosi” Nita said.

“What are you two doing?” Mosi asked.

“We’re just sorting herbs.” Nita answered.

“How are your siblings, Mosi?” Rafiki asked.

“They’re fine.” Mosi said.

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

They were settled down underneath the baobab tree.

"Did the hunt go well?" Simba asked.

Nala nodded.

She leaned over, and nuzzled Simba’s cheek.

“I love you, sweetheart.” Nala said.

“I love you too.” Simba answered.

He extended a paw, and Nala nestled against him.

“Our granddaughters want to hunt with you tonight.” Nala said.

Simba’s expression softened.

“I’ll join the evening hunt.” Simba said.