The Lion Guard: Helping Bhati

It was a peaceful day in the Pridelands.

The Lion Guard was patrolling the Flood Plains.

"Dad's visiting Pride Rock." Beshte said.

Kion nodded.

"Kovu's helping him with an issue." He said.

"What's the issue?" Bunga asked.

Beshte and Kion exchanged a glance.

"I'm not sure." Kion answered.

"Neither am I." Beshte answered.

Kion glanced at Ono.

Ono nodded, and took to the sky.

He returned a moment later, and settled down on Beshte's back.

"Janja's Clan is attacking Bhati." He said.

Kion and Fuli exchanged a glance.

"Where?" Kion asked.

"Lake Matope." Ono answered.

He led the way to Lake Matope.

When they arrived, Kion bounded forward.

"Get out of the Pridelands, Janja!" He snapped.

Janja cackled.

"Is this the Pridelands? I must've got turned around." Janja said.

Kion glanced at Fuli.

Fuli nodded, and moved forward.

She gently grasped Bhati, and moved to settle behind Kion.

Kion unsheathed his claws, and sank them into the earth underneath him.

He braced himself, and performed the Roar.

It sent Janja's Clan toppling backwards.

Kion watched them stumble towards the border.

He tuned to Bhati.

"Put her down, Fuli." He said.

Fuli nodded, and set her down.

"Are you okay, Bhati?" Ono asked.

Bhati nodded.

"Thanks, Lion Guard." She said.

She turned, and scampered off.

Kion felt Fuli press her muzzle against his cheek.

"Can I visit Mari?" She asked.

Kion nodded.

They bade goodbye to Beshte, Ono, and Bunga, and headed to Pride Rock.

When they arrived, they saw Basi and Kovu settled outside the den.

Basi and Kovu glanced up as they approached.

Kion moved forward, and stretched to nuzzle Kovu's cheek.

"Hi, Kovu." He said.

Kovu's expression softened.

"Hi, Kion." Kovu purred.

Kion turned to Basi.

"Is everything okay at Big Springs?" He asked.

Basi nodded.

"Kovu and I are talking about the fish population during the Dry Season." Basi said.

Kion nodded.

He felt Fuli come up to stand beside him.

"Mari's inside." Kovu said.

"Thanks." Fuli answered.

Basi stood up.

"I'd best be going." He said.

Kovu nodded.

"Come again tomorrow." Kovu said.

"I will" Basi answered.

He turned, and walked off.

Kion and Fuli headed into the den.

Instantly, Mari rushed to greet them.

"Hi." Mari said.

Fuli rubbed a paw against Mari's cheek.

"How are you?" She asked.

"I'm fine." Mari answered.