The Lion Guard: An Affectionate Kinship

It was a beautiful day in the Pridelands.

Kion and his friends were patrolling Nyani Grove.

“How's Mari?" Fuli asked.

"She's fine." Kion 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.

“It’s been really quiet lately.” Bunga said.

“That’s a good thing, Little B.” Beshte said.

Kion cleared his throat.

“I have to go. Kiara wants to see me.” He said.

Fuli nodded.

“Have a good time.” Fuli said.

Kion turned, and bounded off.

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

He padded forward, and stretched to nuzzle Kiara’s cheek.

“Hi Kiara.” Kion said.

Kiara’s expression softened.

“Hi Kion.” Kiara said.

Kion crawled into Kiara’s paws, and nestled against her.

Kiara rubbed a paw against Kion’s cheek.

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

Kion. Dodd’s.

“How was the hunt?” He asked.

“It was fine.” Kiara said.

Kion pressed himself against Kiara’s pelt.

“I love you.” Kion said.

“I love you too.” Kiara answered.

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

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

She was helping him count juniper berries.

“How’s Makini?” Nita asked.

“She is fine.” Rafiki said.