The Lion Guard: Protecting An Aunt

It was a beautiful day in the Pridelands.

The Lion Guard was patrolling Chakula Plains.

"Is Zuri feeling better?" Beshte asked.

Kion sighed and shook his head.

"Everyone's worried about 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.

"Janja's Clan is attacking Dwala." He said.

Kion and Fuli exchanged a glance.

"Where are they?" Fuli asked.

"They're at Hapuna Valley." Ono answered.

Kion unsheathed his claws.

"Lion Guard, let's go save my aunt." He said.

"She's your great-aunt" Bunga pointed out.

Fuli sighed.

Ono led the way to Hapuna Valley.

When they arrived, Kion bounded forward.

"Leave her alone, Janja!" He called.

Janja cackled.

"Use the Roar, Kion" Bunga urged.

Kion sighed patiently.

"That isn't the answer to everything" he said.

Kion lunged forward, and knocked him away.

"Get out of the Pridelands!" He ordered.

Janja sighed.

"We're going" he growled.

He and his clan rushed off.

Kion turned to Dwala.

"Are you okay?" He asked.

Dwala nodded.

Kion moved forward, and nuzzled her foreleg.

"I love you" he said.

"I love you too" Dwala purred.

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

They were settled underneath the baobab tree.

"Did you have a good hunt?" Simba asked.

Nala nodded.

She rubbed a paw against Simba's cheek.

"Kula told me Zuri didn't sleep well" she said.

Simba sighed.

"I'm concerned about her grief. It will overcome her if she's not careful" he said.

Nala's expression softened.

"We all must show her she is loved, and Koda hasn't truly left her" Nala said.

"It's harder to understand then it seems" Simba  said.

"I know" Nala murmured.

She leaned her head against Simba's shoulder.

"I'm glad the cubs understand about his passing" she said.

"I am too, I was worried Mari wouldn't" Simba answered.

"She's growing up" Nala said.