The Lion Guard: A Wonderful Sleepover

It was a beautiful evening in the Pridelands.

Nita had met up with Rafiki at his tree.

She was helping him sort borage leaves.

“How’s Midnight?” Nita asked.

“She is fine.” Rafiki said.

He pressed a palm against Nita’s cheek.

“Your mother says that you can stay the night if you want too.” Rafiki said.

“Really?” Nita asked eagerly.

Rafiki nodded.

“Makini and Mosi are staying as well. They should be here soon.” Rafiki said.

Nita’s expression brightened.

“That’s wonderful.” Nita said brightly.

Rafiki glanced up.

“I believe that they are here.” Rafiki said.

He moved towards a branch, and peered out.

“Yes, they have arrived.” Rafiki said.

Nita moved to stand beside him, and watched as Makini and Mosi entered the store cave.

“We’re here, Uncle Rafiki!” Makini called.

Rafiki’s expression softened.

“It is wonderful to see you both.” Rafiki said.

He watched as Mosi slid from Makini’s back, and bounded over to Nita.

“Hi Nita.” Mosi said.

Nita’s expression softened.

“Hi Mosi.” Nita said warmly.

She watched as Makini embraced Rafiki.

“I’m so glad Mother let us come.” Makini said.

Rafiki pressed a palm against Makini’s cheek.

“I am glad too, my darling.” Rafiki said warmly.

Makini moved over, and embraced Nita.

“This is going to be really fun.” Makini said.

Nita nodded.

“Nefu didn’t want to come.” Mosi said.

He moved to embrace Rafiki.

“That is his decision.” Rafiki said.

Nita cleared her throat.

“What are we going to do, Rafiki?” Nita asked.

Rafiki pressed a palm against Nita’s cheek.

“What would you like to do?” Rafiki asked.

Nita and Makini exchanged a glance.

“Can you tell us a story?” Makini asked.

Rafiki nodded.

“Of course, sweetheart.” Rafiki said warmly.

“Tell us about when Papa defeated Scar.” Nita said.

Makini lifted Mosi up, and Mosi nestled against her shoulder.

“I love you, Makini.” Mosi said quietly.

Makini’s expression softened.

“I love you too.” Makini said warmly.

She and Nita moved forward, and settled down beside Rafiki.

“We’re ready, Rafiki.” Nita said.

Rafiki chuckled, and began the story.

When he finished, Makini moved closer, and nestled against him.

“I love you, Uncle Rafiki.” Makini said.

Rafiki’s expression softened.

“I love all of you very much.” Rafiki said.

Nita moved over, and pressed herself against Rafiki’s side.

“Looks like Mosi fell asleep.” Nita said.

Rafiki chuckled.

“You are right, Nita.” Rafiki said.

Makini carefully shifted Mosi over to Rafiki.

“I’m getting tired too.” Makini said.

“So am I.” Nita said.

Rafiki moved forward, and gently laid Mosi down amongst a nest of moss.

Nita and Makini moved forward, and settled down beside him.

“Goodnight, Rafiki.” Nita said.

“Goodnight, my darlings.” Rafiki said.