The Lion Guard: Testing Friendships

t was a peaceful day in the Serengeti.

Denahi was spending time with Sitka at Hapuna Valley.

They were watching Twiga and Kambuni play baobab ball.

"Twiga's really good at that" Denahi said.

Sitka nodded.

"If you say so" he answered.

"You don't think she is?" Denahi asked.

Sitka shook his head.

"I don't" Sitka said.

Denahi stood up.

"Anyone can be good at baobab ball" Denahi said.

"No, they can't" Sitka said.

"Yes, they can" Denahi said.

Sitka shook his head.

Denahi groaned and stalked off.

He began to head to Pride Rock.

When Denahi reached Pride Rock, he found Kion resting outside of the den.

"What's wrong, Denahi?" Kion asked.

Denahi sighed and settled beside him.

"Sitka and I got into an argument" Denahi said.

"What about?" Kion asked gently.

"Baobab Ball" Denahi answered.

Kion's expression softened and he placed a paw on Denahi's shoulder.

"How about we go talk to him" Kion suggested.

Denahi nodded and stood up.

He and Kion headed for Hapuna Valley.

Meanwhile, Mari had met up with Sarafina in her cave.

"Where's Nita, Nona?" Marigold asked.

"She's helping Nana" Sarafina answered.

Marigold pressed herself closer to Sarafina.

"Daddy says you're a good hunter" she said.

Sarafina nodded.

"He's right, I am." She said.

"Will I be a good hunter?" Mari asked.

"Someday" Sarafina answered warmly.

Suddenly, Simba padded into the den.

His expression softened as it rested on Mari.

"Hi Mari" Simba said warmly.

Marigold stood up and bounded over to Simba.

She rubbed her muzzle against his foreleg.

"Hi Papa" Mari said.

"How are you?" Simba asked kindly.

"I'm okay" Marigold said.

Simba padded over to greet Sarafina.

He pressed his muzzle to her cheek.

"How'd your patrol go?" Sarafina asked.

"It went fine" Simba answered.

"Do you think you could watch Mari?, I want to go hunting" Sarafina said.

Simba nodded.

"I'll watch her." He said.

He settled beside her, and Sarafina placed Mari in his paws.

"Bye, Nona" Mari said sleepily.

Sarafina nuzzled her cheek and headed outside.

"Do you want to hear a story?" Simba asked.

"Yes, Papa" Mari said.

"Which one?" Simba asked.

"Yeh-Yeh and the drought" Mari answered.

Simba chuckled and began the story.

When he finished, Mari glanced up at him.

"I want to meet them, Papa" she said.

Simba pressed his muzzle to her cheek.

"Rafiki's going to take you soon." He said.