The Lion Guard: Motherly Kindness

It was a beautiful day in the Pridelands.

The Lion Guard was patrolling Hapuna Valley.

"How's your family, Kion?" Fuli asked.

"Everyone's fine." Kion said.

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." Beshte said.

Kion cleared his throat.

“I have 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.

He 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.

“How was the hunt?” He asked.

“It was fine.” Nala answered.

She rubbed a paw against Kion’s cheek.

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

Kion nodded.

He pressed himself against Nala’s pelt.

“I love you, Mom.” Kion said.

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

“I love you too. I’m very proud to have you as my son.” She said.

“Thanks, Mom.” Kion said.

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 said.

She moved closer, and nestled against him.

“I love you, Rafiki.” She said.

Rafiki’s expression softened.

He pressed a palm against Nita’s cheek.

“I love you too.” He said warmly.