The Lion Guard: A Deep Brothership

It was a peaceful day in the Pridelands.

The Lion Guard was patrolling Kilio Valley.

"How's Ma?" Beshte asked.

"Grandma's fine." Bunga answered.

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. Kopa wants to see me.” Kion said.

Fuli nodded.

“Have a good time.” Fuli said.

Kion turned, and bounded off.

When he reached Pride Rock, he saw Kopa settled down outside the den.

Kion padded forward, and stretched to nuzzle Kopa’s cheek.

“Hi Kopa.” Kion said.

Kopa’s expression softened.

“Hi Kion.” Kopa said.

Kion crawled into Kopa’s paws, and nestled against him.

Kopa rubbed a paw against Kion’s cheek.

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

Kion nodded.

“I love you, Kopa.” Kion said.

“I love you too.” Kopa answered.

Meanwhile, Nita had met up with Rafiki at his

tree.

She was helping him count juniper berries.

“How is Mari?” Rafiki asked.

“She’s fine.” Nita answered.