The Lion Guard: A Close Attachment

It was a peaceful day in the Pridelands.

The Lion Guard was doing a patrol near Big Springs.

"Tell me about Mari" Fuli said.

Kion's expression softened.

"Mom's teaching her how to swim" he said.

"Is she any good?" Beshte asked.

Kion nodded.

"She's making good progress" he said.

He glanced at Ono.

Ono nodded and took to the sky.

He returned a moment later, and settled down on Beshte's back.

"Everything's all clear" he said.

Kion nodded.

"I have to go. Kiara wants me to spend find with her at The Meadow" he said.

He bade goodbye to his friends, and headed for the Meadow.

When he reached it, Kion found  settled near the Ndona River.

He bounded up to her excitingly.

"Hi Kiara" he said warmly.

He stretched his neck to nuzzle Kiara's cheek.

"How was your patrol?" Kiara asked.

"It was fine" Kion said.

He settled down, and pressed against her.

"I love you" he said.

Kiara bent her head, and rasped her tongue over his ear.

"I love you too. I am very proud of you, darling" she said warmly.

"Thank you" Kion said.