The Lion Guard: Shari's Affection

Authors Note: This is a flashback fanfic.

It was a peaceful day in the Pridelands.

Simba was spending time with his great-grandmother, Shari.

They were settled outside the den.

"Granny, why don't you like hunting?" Simba asked.

"Because it's time consuming" Shari answered.

She leaned over to nuzzle Simba's cheek.

"What does that mean?" Simba asked.

"It means it takes a lot of time and effort" Shari explained patiently.

Her expression softened as Simba pressed himself closer to her.

"Where's your mother?" She asked.

"She's with Yeh-Yeh and Grandma" Simba answered.

Shari nodded.

"Would you like to hear a story?" She asked.

Simba nodded.

"Tell me about the Ndona Pride" Simba said.

"The Ndona pride roamed before Gramps and I began our reign, they're responsible for our knowledge of fighting and hunting, We're descendants of them, and everyone takes pride in this knowledge." Shari said.

She bent her head and nuzzled Simba's cheek.

"Let's go find your mother" Shari said.

She stood up and led Simba out of the den.