The Lion Guard: Maternal Fondness

It was a beautiful day in the Pridelands.

The Lion Guard was doing a patrol in Kilio Valley.

"How's Maple?" Ono asked.

"She's fine." Fuli 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 cleared his throat.

“I need to go. Mom wants to see me.” He said.

Fuli nodded.

“Have a good time.” Fuli said.

Kion turned, and bounded off.

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

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

“Hi Mom.” Kion said.

Nala’s expression softened.

“Hi Kion.” She said warmly.

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

Nala rubbed a paw against Kion’s cheek.

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

Kion nodded.

“How was the hunt?” He asked.

“It was fine.” Nala answered.

Kion pressed himself against Nala’s pelt.

“I love you, Mom.” Kion said.

“I love you too.” Nala purred.

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

She was helping him count juniper berries.

“How is your family?” Rafiki asked.

“Everyone’s fine.” Nita answered.