The Lion Guard: A Nephew’s Fondness

It was a peaceful day in the Pridelands.

The Lion Guard was patrolling Hapuna Valley.

“How's Mari?” Fuli asked.

"She's fine." Kion 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.

"Great job, Ono." Fuli said.

Kion pressed his muzzle against Fuli's cheek.

"I love you, Fuli." Kion said quietly.

Fuli's expression softened.

"I love you too." Fuli answered.

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

She was helping him sort borage leaves.

“How is your family?” Rafiki asked.

“Everyone’s fine.” Nita answered.

Nita glanced up.

“Someone’s coming.” Nita said.

Rafiki moved towards a branch, and peered out.

"It is Dalila and Mosi." Rafiki said.

Nita moved to stand beside Rafiki, and watched Dalila and Mosi enter the store cave.

“Hi!” Mosi called.

He slid down from Dalila’s back, and bounded over to Rafiki.

“Hello, Mosi.” Rafiki said warmly.

Mosi glanced at Nita.

“Hi Nita.” Mosi said.

Nita's expression softened.

“Hi Mosi.” Nita said.

Mosi moved over, and embraced Nita.

“Hi Dalila.” Nita said.

“Hello, Nita.” Dalila said warmly.

“How’s Makini?” Nita asked.

“She’s fine.” Dalila said.

She watched Mosi embrace Rafiki.

“I’ll be back at sundown.” Dalila said.

Nita gently nudged Mosi towards Dalila.

“Say goodbye to your mother.” Nita said.

Mosi pressed himself against Dalia’s side.

“I love you, Mother.” Mosi said.

Dalila’s expression softened.

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

She pressed a palm against Mosi’s cheek.

“Behave for your uncle and Nita.” Dalila said.

“I will, Mother.” Mosi said.

Nita cleared her throat.

“Tell Makini I said hello.” Nita said.

“Of course, Nita.” Dalila said.

Dalila turned, and bounded down the slope.

Mosi pressed himself against Rafiki’s side.

“I’m so glad Mother let me come.” Mosi said.

“We’re glad too.” Nita said.

Rafiki pressed a palm against Mosi’s cheek.

“I am very pleased to see you.” Rafiki said.

"I really love you both." Mosi said.

Rafiki’s expression softened.

"We love you too." Rafiki answered.

Nita nodded in agreement.

“You’re very special, Mosi.” Nita said.

“Thanks, Nita.” Mosi said.

Meanwhile, Kenai and Kia had met up with Bemba at the Meadow.

They were settled down underneath the baobab tree.

"How was the hunt?" Kenai asked.

"It was fine." Bemba answered.