The Lion Guard: Protecting Mwenzi

It was a beautiful day in the Pridelands.

The Lion Guard was patrolling Kilio Valley.

"Is Mari coming to Ukumbusho?" Fuli asked.

Kion nodded.

"She's so excited" Kion said.

He glanced at Ono.

Ono nodded, and took to the sky.

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

"Makuu's Float is attacking Mwenzi" Ono said.

Kion and Fuli exchanged a glance.

"I thought Makuu had changed" Beshte said.

Kion growled, and unsheathed his claws.

"So did I" Kion said.

Fuli pressed her muzzle against his cheek.

"Where are they, Ono?" She asked.

"The Warer Hole" Ono answered.

"Come on" Kion said.

He led the way to the Water Hole.

When they arrived, Beshte and Fuli exchanged a glance.

Fuli stepped forward, and pressed herself against Kion's pelt.

"I know you're angry, and you have every right to be, but try to control the Roar" Fuli said.

Kion nodded.

He bounded forward.

"What are you doing, Makuu!" He called.

Makuu glanced up.

"I'm simply feeding my float." He said.

Kion growled quietly.

Fuli moved forward, and bent to grasp Mwenzi.

She settled behind Beshte.

"My parents believe you've changed" Kion said.

Makuu chuckled.

"They believe what they wanted to hear. I gained their trust. I don't need yours." He said.

Kion unsheathed his claws, and sank them into the earth underneath him.

"Easy, Kion" Fuli said warningly.

"I know" Kion answered.

He braced himself, and performed the Roar.

It sent Makuu's Float toppling backwards.

Kion watched them walk away.

He glanced at Mwenzi.

"Are you okay?" He asked.

"I'm fine. Thank you" Mwenzi said.

"You're welcome" Beshte answered.

Mwenzi spread his wings, and flew off.

Fuli moved forward, and settled beside Kion.

She curled her tail around his shoulders.

"Are you okay?" She asked gently.

Kion nodded, and leaned into her embrace.

"Do you want to come visit Mari?" He asked.

Fuli nodded.

Kion glanced at Beshte, Bunga, and Ono.

"You can go home. Bunga, you can come win us" Kion said.

Bunga nodded.

Kion began to lead the way to Pride Rock.

When they arrived, Mari rushed to greet them.

She pressed herself against Fuli's foreleg.

"I was hoping you'd come today" Mari said.

Fuli bent her head, and nuzzled Mari's cheek.