The Lion Guard: Receiving Affection

It was a peaceful day in the Pridelands.

The Lion Guard was patrolling Ndefu Grove.

"How's Ma?" Fuli asked.

"She's fine." Bunga 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 have to go. Mom wants to see me.” Kion said.

Fuli nodded.

“Have a good time.” Fuli said.

Kion turned, and bounded off.

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

Kion 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.

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

Kion nodded.

“How was the hunt?” He asked.

“It was fine.” Nala said.

Kion pressed himself against Nala’s pelt.

“I love you, Mom.” Kion said.

“I love you too.” Nala said.

She rubbed a paw against Kion’s cheek.

“I’m very proud of how much you’ve grown as the Leader of the Lion Guard.” She said.

“Thanks, Mom.” Kion said.

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

“Can I join the evening hunt?” Kion asked.

Nala nodded.

“Of course you can.” Nala said

Meanwhile, Kenai and Kia had met up with Bemba at the Meadow.

They were settled down underneath the baobab tree.

"How was the hunt?" Kenai asked.

"It was fine." Bemba answered.