The Lion Guard: Grandfatherly Confidence

It was a beautiful day in the Pridelands.

The Lion Guard was patrolling Chakula Plains.

"How's Ameba?" Beshte asked.

"She's fine." Fuli 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.

"Thanks, Ono." Bunga said.

Kion rubbed his muzzle against Fuli's cheek.

"I love you." Kion said quietly.

"I love you too" Fuli answered.

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

She was helping him sort borage leaves.

"Can I speak to Yeh-Yeh?" Nita asked.

Rafiki glanced up.

"Of course you can." He said.

Nita cleared her throat.

"Yeh-Yeh, I want to talk to you!" She called.

She and Rafiki shivered as Ahadi's spirit embraced then.

"Something's troubling you, Nita." Ahadi said.

Nita cleared her throat.

"I want to ask you something." She said.

"What is it?" Ahadi prompted gently.

Nita felt Rafiki move to stand beside her.

"Do you have confidence in me?" She asked.

Ahadi nodded.

"I always will." Ahadi said.

"I love you, Yeh-Yeh." Nita said.

"I love you too" Ahadi purred.

Nita watched Ahadi's spirit fade away.

She turned, and nestled against Rafiki's side.

Rafiki pressed his palm against Nita's cheek.

"Are you okay?" He asked.

Nita nodded.

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

They were settled down underneath the baobab tree.

"How was the hunt?" Simba asked.

"It was fine." Nala answered.

"Perhaps I'll join the evening hunt." Simba said.

Nala's expression softened.

"You're always welcome to come." She said.

She leaned over, and nuzzled Simba's cheek.