The Lion Guard: Visiting The Moonpool

It was a peaceful day in the Pridelands.

The Lion Guard was patrolling Mizimu Grove.

"Zuri's going to the Moonpool." Kion said.

"Why?" Beshte asked.

Kion sighed.

"Mom and Dad think it'll help her." He 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.

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

"I'm ready to go, Nita." Rafiki said.

Nita nodded, and turned to Zuri.

"Are you sure about this?" She asked gently.

Zuri nodded.

"I have to do this, Nita." She said.

Nita pressed herself against Zuri's foreleg.

"We'll be right beside you." Nita said.

She and Rafiki led Zuri down the slope, and they exited the tree.

When they reached the Moonpool, Nita guided Zuri into the water.

Rafiki bent to touch his muzzle to the water.

Nita glanced up.

"Koda. We want to talk to you!" She called.

Zuri shivered as Koda's spirit embraced her.

"Hello, Zuri." Koda said.

"Koda. I miss you so much." Zuri said.

Koda's expression softened.

"I know, I miss you too." He said.

Zuri struggled to stifle a sob.

"I love you. That's never going to change. I wish you were still here." She said.

"I love you. I'll always be with you." Koda said.

Nita cleared her throat.

"Are you being taken care of?" She asked.

"Yes." Koda answered.

Zuri began to sob quietly.

Nita and Rafiki exchanged a glance.

"She needs to be gotten home." Nita said.

Rafiki nodded.

"Goodbye Koda." He said.

Zuri glanced up.

She watched Koda's spirit fade away.

Zuri wailed, and sank down into the water.

Nita bent down, and gently nudged Zuri up.

"Come on. Let's go home" she said.

Rafiki pressed against Zuri, and helped Nita support her.

They began to make their way back to Pride Rock.

When they arrived, Kiara rushed to greet them.

"How'd it go?" She asked.

Nita shook her head quickly.

Kiara nodded.

She watched Nita guide Zuri into the den.

Nita led Zuri to her nest, and they climbed in.

"He's being taken care of." Zuri murmured.

Nita's expression softened.

"I know." She said soothingly.

"I don't know if seeing him helped." Zuri said.

Nita pressed herself against Zuri's pelt.

"I love you." Nita said.

"I love you too. Thank you." Zuri answered.

"You're welcome." Nita purred.