The Lion Guard: Friendly Fondness

It was a beautiful day in the Pridelands.

The Lion Guard was doing a patrol in Ndefu Grove.

"How's Ameba?" Bunga asked.

"She's fine." Fuli 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.

Kion cleared his throat.

“I have to go. Tiifu 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 Tiifu settled down outside the den.

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

“Hi Tiifu.” Kion said.

Tiifu’s expression softened.

“Hi Kion.” She said warmly.

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

“How was the hunt?” He asked.

“It was fine.” Tiifu answered.

She rubbed a paw against Kion’s cheek.

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

Kion nodded.

He pressed himself against Tiifu’s pelt.

“I love you, Tiifu.” He said.

“I love you too.” Tiifu 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 said.

She moved closer, and nestled against Rafiki’s side.