The Lion Guard: Everlasting Sympathy

It was a peaceful day in the Pridelands.

Kion and his friends were patrolling Ukuni Woods.

"How's Ma?" Beshte asked.

"She'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." Bunga said.

Kion cleared his throat.

“I have to go. Zuri wants to see me.” Kion said.

Fuli’s expression softened.

“Have a good time.” Fuli said.

Kion turned, and bounded off.

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

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

“Hi Zuri.” Kion said.

Zuri’s expression softened.

“Hi Kion.” Zuri said.

Kion crawled into Zuri’s paws, and nestled against her.

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

Kion nodded.

“How are you feeling?” Kion asked gently.

Zuri sighed.

“It’s really hard, Kion.” Zuri said.

Kion’s expression softened.

“You’re doing fine.” Kion said.

He pressed himself against Zuri’s pelt.

“I love you.” Kion said.

Zuri rubbed a paw against Kion’s cheek.

“I love you too, my darling.” Zuri answered.

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

She was helping him sort borage leaves.

“How’s Mosi?” Nita asked.

“He is fine.” Rafiki said.

Nita moved closer, and nestled against him.

“I love you.” Nita said.

Rafiki’s expression softened.

“I love you too, my darling.” Rafiki said.

He pressed a palm against Nita’s cheek.