The Lion Guard: Maternal Devotion

It was a beautiful day in the Pridelands.

The Lion Guard was patrolling Kilio Valley.

“How are Timon and Pumbaa?” Fuli asked.

“They’re 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.

"Great job, Ono." Fuli said.

Kion cleared his throat.

“I have to go. Mom wants to see me.” He said.

Fuli nodded.

“Have a good time.” She said warmly.

Kion turned, and bounded off.

When he reached the Meadow, he saw Nala settled down underneath the baobab tree.

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

“Hi Mom.” Kion said.

Nala’s expression softened.

“Hi Kion.” She said.

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

Nala rubbed a paw against Kion’s cheek.

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

Kion nodded.

“How was the hunt?” He asked.

“It was fine.” Nala answered.

Kion pressed himself against Nala’s pelt.

“I want to join the evening hunt.” Kion said.

“Of course you can, darling.” Nala said.

She bent her head, and nuzzled Kion’s cheek.

“I love you.” Kion said.

“I love you too.” Nala answered.

Meanwhile, Kenai and Kia had met up with Bemba inside the den.

They were settled down amongst the moss.

"How was the hunt?" Kenai asked.

"It was fine." Bemba answered.

Meanwhile, Nita had met up with Rafiki at his

tree.

She was helping him count juniper berries.

“I’m really glad Mosi visited.” Nita said.

Rafiki’s expression softened.

“I am too.” He said.

Nita moved closer, and nestled against him.

“I love you.” Nita said.

Rafiki pressed a palm against Nita’s cheek.

“I love you too, sweetheart.” Rafiki said.