The Lion Guard: Defending A Grandmother

It was a beautiful day in the Pridelands.

The Lion Guard was patrolling Urembo Meadows.

"How's Raksha?" Kion 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.

"Janja's Clan is attacking Queen Sarabi." Ono said.

Kion and Fuli exchanged a glance.

"Where are they?" Kion asked.

"They're at the Water Hole." Ono answered.

"Come on, Lion Guard." Kion said.

He led the way to the Water Hole.

When they arrived, Kion bounded forward.

"Leave her alone, Janja!" He called.

Janja cackled.

"The Queen Dowager will be useful." He said.

Kion glanced at Fuli.

Fuli nodded, and moved forward.

She led Sarabi towards Beshte.

Kion unsheathed his claws, and sank them into the earth underneath him.

He braced himself, and performed the Roar.

It sent Janja's Clan toppling backwards.

Kion watched them stumble towards the border.

He glanced at Sarabi.

"Are you okay, Nai Nai?" He asked.

Sarabi nodded.

"Don't worry, I'm not hurt." She said soothingly.

Kion moved forward, and nestled against her.

"I almost lost you." He said quietly.

Sarabi's expression softened.

"Sweetheart, that will never happen." She said gently.

"Let's go home" Kion said.

He glanced at Fuli.

"Do you want to visit Mari?" He asked.

Fuli nodded.

She and Kion bade goodbye to their friends, and followed Sarabi back to Pride Rock.

When they arrived, Mari rushed to greet them.

"Hi!" Mari said brightly.

Fuli moved forward, and knelt to nuzzle Mari’s cheek.

“Hi Mari.” She said.

Mari glanced at Sarabi.

“What happened, Nai Nai?” She asked.

Sarabi and Kion exchanged a glance.

“It’s okay, Mari. I’m fine.” Sarabi said.

Fuli led Mari into Kora and Vitani's cave.

Sarabi and Kion padded into the den.

They settled down amongst the moss.

"I love you, Nai Nai." Kion said.

"I love you too" Sarabi answered.

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.