The Lion Guard: Diku's Faith

t was a peaceful day in the Pridelands.

The Lion Guard was patrolling Ukuni Woods.

"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.

"Thanks, Ono." Fuli said.

Kion cleared his throat.

"I need to go. Diku wants to see me." He said.

Fuli's expression softened.

"Have a good time" she said.

Kion turned, and bounded off.

When he reached Pride Rock, he saw Diku settled down outside the den.

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

"Hi Diku." Kion said.

Diku's expression softened.

"Hi Kion." She said warmly.

Kion crawled into Diku's paws, and nestled against her.

"How was the hunt?" Kion asked.

"It was fine." Diku answered.

She rubbed a paw against Kion's cheek.

"Did you have a good patrol?" She asked.

Kion nodded.

He pressed himself against Diku's pelt.

“I need to ask you something.” Kion said.

“What is it?” Diku prompted.

"Do you still have faith in me?" Kion asked.

Diku nodded.

"Sweetheart, I always will." She said gently.

"I love you." Kion said.

"I love you too" Diku answered.

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

She was helping him count juniper berries.

"Will Makini be at Kupatana?" Nita asked.

Rafiki nodded.