The Lion Guard: Kion’s Sympathy

It was a beautiful day in the Pridelands.

The Lion Guard was patrolling Chakula Plains.

"How's Ma?" Beshte 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." Beshte said.

Kion cleared his throat.

“I need to go. Zuri wants to spend time with me.” He said.

Fuli nodded.

“Have a good time.” Fuli said.

Kion turned, and bounded off.

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

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

“Hi Zuri.” He said.

Zuri’s expression softened.

“Hi Kion.” She said.

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

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

Kion nodded.

“How are you feeling?” He asked.

Zuri sighed.

“I’m trying, Kion.” She said.

Kion’s expression softened.

“I know. You’re doing fine.” He said gently.

Zuri rubbed a paw against Kion’s cheek.

“I miss him so much.” She said.

“I miss him too.” Kion said.

He pressed himself against Zuri’s pelt.

“I love you, Zuri.” Kion said.

“I love you too.” Zuri answered.

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

She was helping him count juniper berries.

“How is your family?” Rafiki asked.

“Everyone’s fine.” Nita answered.