The Lion Guard: Simba's Confidence

It was a peaceful day in the Pridelands.

The Lion Guard was patrolling Nyani Grove.

"Did the crocs start hibernating?" Fuli asked.

Kion nodded.

He turned to Beshte.

"Has Pua started hibernating?" He asked.

Beshte nodded.

"He's in a cave near Big Springs." Beshte 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." Fuli purred.

Kion rubbed his muzzle against Fuli's cheek.

"I have to go. Dad wants to spend time with me."' Kion said.

"Have a good time." Fuli said warmly.

Kion bade goodbye to Beshte, Bunga, and Ono, and bounded off.

When he arrived as the Meadow, he saw Simba settled underneath the baobab tree.

Kion padded forward, and stretched to nuzzle Simba's cheek.

"Hi Dad." Kion said.

Simba's expression softened.

"Hi, Kion." He purred.

Kion crawled into Simba's paws, and nestled against him.

"Can I ask you something?" Kion asked.

Simba nodded.

Kion pressed closer to Simba's pelt.

"Do you still have confidence in me?" He asked.

Simba rubbed a paw against Kion's cheek.

"I always have, and I always will. You are my son, I love you." Simba said.

"I love you too." Kion said.

Simba gently tilted Kion's chin up.

"I'm proud to have you as my son." He purred.

"Thanks, Dad." Kion answered.

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

She was helping him sort juniper berries.

"Makini told me Gumba's settled in." Nita said.

Rafiki nodded.

"He seems to have recovered well." He said.

Nita leaned against Rafiki's side.

"I love you." She said quietly.

"I love you too." Rafiki said warmly,