The Lion Guard: A Dependable Brotherhood

It was a beautiful day in the Pridelands.

Kion and his friends were patrolling Kilio Valley.

"How's Basi?" Ono asked.

"He's fine." 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.

"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, Kenai and Kia had met up with Bemba at the Meadow.

They were settled down underneath the baobab tree.

"How was the hunt?" Kenai asked.

"It was fine." Bemba answered.

“I caught a bushbuck.” Kia said.

Kenai’s expression softened.

“That’s wonderful, Kia.” Kenai said warmly.

He leaned over, and nuzzled Kia’s cheek.

“I love you, Kenai.” Kia said.

“I love you too.” Kenai answered.

Bemba’s expression softened.

“You and Belee are doing very well.” Bemba said.

“Thanks, Grandma.” Kia said.

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.