The Lion Guard: A Unique Brotherhood

It was a peaceful day in the Pridelands.

The Lion Guard was patrolling Nyani 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.

"Great job, Ono." Bunga said.

Kion cleared his throat.

“I have to go. Kovu wants to see me.” Kion said.

Fuli’s expression softened.

“Have a good time.” Fuli said.

Kion turned, and bounded off.

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

Kion padded forward, and stretched to nuzzle Kovu’s cheek.

“Hi Kovu.” Kion said.

Kovu’s expression softened.

“Hi Kion.” Kovu said warmly.

Kion crawled into Kovu’s paws, and nestled against him.

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

Kion nodded.

He pressed himself against Kovu’s pelt.

“I love you, Kovu.” Kion said.

Kovu rubbed a paw against Kion’s cheek.

“I love you too.” Kovu said.

“Can we hunt together tonight?” Kion asked.

Kovu nodded.

“Of course we can.” Kovu said.

He bent his head, and nuzzled Kion’s cheek.

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

She was helping him count juniper berries.

“How is Mari?” Rafiki asked.

“She’s fine.” Nita answered.

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

“I’m really glad Makini visited.” Nita said.

Rafiki pressed a palm against Nita’s cheek.

“I am glad too.” Rafiki said.

“I love you, Rafiki.” Nita said.

Rafiki’s expression softened.

“I love you too, my darling.” Rafiki said.

“Makini’s really special.” Nita said.

Rafiki nodded.

“Indeed she is, and so are you.” Rafiki said.

“Thanks, Rafiki.” Nita said.