The Lion Guard: Defending Matembo

It was a beautiful day in the Pridelands.

The Lion Guard was patrolling Ndefu Grove.

"How was the Summit?" Fuli asked.

Beshte and Kion exchanged a glance.

"It was fine." Kion answered.

"Dad enjoyed it." Beshte added.

"Did Makuu behave himself?" Ono asked.

Kion sighed.

"He didn't do anything." He said.

Fuli curled her tail around his shoulders.

"Isn't that a good thing?" She asked gently.

Kion leaned into her embrace.

"I guess so. I still don't trust him" Kion said.

Kion glanced at Ono.

Ono nodded, and took to the sky.

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

"What'd you see?" Beshte asked.

"You're not going to believe it." Ono said.

"What is it, Ono?" Kion asked.

"Matembo's Herd is being attacked." Ono said.

"What?" Bunga asked.

"Are you sure, Ono?" Fuli asked gently.

Ono nodded.

"It's Janja's Clan. They're at Lake Matope." He said.

"Let's go, Lion Guard." Kion said.

Ono led the way to Lake Matope.

When they arrived, Kion leapt forward.

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

Janja chuckled.

"I'm sorry, Kion. I must've gotten lost." He said.

Kion glanced at Fuli.

Fuli nodded, and moved forward to guide the herd away.

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 padded over to Matembo, and pressed his muzzle against her foreleg.

"Are you okay?" He asked.

Matembo leaned down, and pressed her cheek against his.

"Everyone's fine. Thank you." She said.

"I love you, Matembo." Kion said.

"I love you too." Matembo answered.

Meanwhile, Simba and Nala had met up at the Meadow.

They were settled underneath the baobab tree.

"The Summit was a success." Simba said.

Nala nodded.

"Kion enjoyed it." She said warmly.

She rubbed her muzzle against Simba's cheek.

"I love you, Nala." Simba purred.

"I love you too." Nala answered.

She nestled against Simba's side.