The Lion Guard: Saving Rafiki's Tree

It was a beautiful day in the Pridelands.

Nita had met up with Rafiki at his tree.

She was watching him paint an image of Mari.

"That's really good, Rafiki." Nita said warmly.

"Thank you, Nita." Rafiki answered.

Suddenly, Nita stiffened.

"Rafiki, do you smell that?" She asked.

Rafiki glanced up.

He moved towards a branch, and peered out.

"Oh dear, my tree is on fire." He said.

Nita gasped.

"What do we do?" Nita asked.

"Go down to the store cave." Rafiki said quickly.

Nita nodded, and bounded the slope.

Rafiki grasped his staff, and followed her.

Meanwhile, the Lion Guard was patrolling Ndefu Grove.

Kion glanced at Ono.

Ono nodded, and took to the sky.

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

"Kion, Rafiki's Tree is on fire." He said.

Kion and Nita exchanged a glance.

"Are Rafiki and Nita okay?" Kion asked quickly.

"I couldn't tell." Ono answered.

"Go get Matembo's Herd." Fuli said.

Ono nodded, and flew off.

"Come on, Lion Guard." Kion said.

When they arrived at Rafiki's Tree, Kion bounded forward.

"Rafiki!, are you and Nita okay?" He called.

Rafiki glanced out of the entrance to the store cave.

"We're fine, Kion" he said.

Suddenly, Ono flew up to them.

He was followed closely by Matembo's Herd.

"Thanks for coming, Matembo." Kion said.

Matembo nodded.

"Get to work everyone." She said.

She and Kion watched as her herd began to spray water upon the flames.

Kion bounded into the store cave.

"Come on, Nita. We need to get you away from here." He said.

"I'm sacred, Kion." Nita said.

"You'll be fine, come on." Kion urged gently.

He led Nita and Rafiki out of the store cave.

Rafiki glanced at his tree.

"It is saved." He said.

Nita shuddered, and stumbled towards Fuli.

Fuli steadied her, and beant to nuzzle her.

"You're safe now." Fuli said gently,

"I hope the herbs weren't damaged." Nita said.

Rafiki's expression softened.

"Sweetheart, herbs are replaceable, you are not" Rafiki said.

"Let's get you home" Kion said.

Nita nodded.

Kion curled his tail around her shoulders, and led her back to Pride Rock.