The Lion Guard: A Mother's Fondness

It was a beautiful day in the Pridelands.

The Lion Guard was patrolling Nyani Grove.

"How's your family, Kion?" Fuli asked.

"Everyone's fine." Kion said.

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." Bunga 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 Pride Rock, he saw Nala settled down outside the den.

He padded forward, and stretched to nuzzle Nala's cheek.

"Hi Mom." Kion said.

Nala's expression softened.

"Hi, Kion" Nala said.

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

“How was the hunt?” He asked.

“It was fine.” Nala answered.

She rubbed a paw against Kion’s cheek.

"Did you have a good patrol?” Nala asked.

Kion nodded.

"It was fine." Kion said.

He pressed himself against Nala's pelt.

"I love you, Mom." He said.

"I love you too." Nala purred.

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

"Do you want to hunt tonight?" She asked.

Kion nodded.

"Can Dad come too?" He asked.

"If he wants too." Nala answered.

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

She was helping him count juniper berries.

"How is your family?" Rafiki asked.

"Everyone's fine." Nita answered.

She moved closer, and nestled against Rafiki's side.