The Lion Guard: A Special Tradition

It was a peaceful evening in the Pridelands.

The Pridelanders, Zazu, and Rafiki were heading towards Mizimu Grove.

Kion, Kiara, and Mari were walking together.

"Are you excited Mari?" Kiara asked.

Mari nodded.

When they arrived at Mizimu Grove, Simba assembled them on the ledge.

Kion leapt down, and padded towards Matembo.

"Hi Matembo" Kion said.

Matembo bent down, and pressed her cheek against Kion's.

"Are you ready to perform?" She asked.

Kion nodded.

He climbed up onto the ledge.

Simba stepped forward, and cleared his throat.

"Tonight marks a special moment in the history of the Pridelands." Simba began.

Rafiki moved to stand beside Simba.

"Kion will now perform a song" he said.

He stepped back, and Kion moved forward.

He cleared his throat, and began to sing."So many paths to peace""But who's to say what's best""So long as they help lead us all""To hope and togetherness""We might not look the same""But take a look within""What's inside matters so much more than feathers, fur, or skin""May there be peace, peace in the Pride Lands""And let me help it soar""May there be peace, peace in the Pride Lands""And I will do my part"When he'd finished, Matembo's Herd and the Pridelanders cheered loudly.

Kion leapt down, and approached Matembo.

Matembo leaned down, and pressed her cheek against his.

"I'm so proud of you" Matembo said quietly.

"Thank you" Kion answered.

He watched Simba and Nala approach.

"That was wonderful, Kion" Simba said.

"We're very proud of you" Nala added.

"Thanks" Kion said.

He leaned against Matembo's foreleg.

"I love you" Kion said.

"I love you too" Matembo answered.