It was a beautiful day in the Pridelands.
The Lion Guard was patrolling Ndefu Grove.
"How's Mari?" Fuli asked.
"She's fine." Kion said.
He 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." Beshte said warmly.
Kion cleared his throat.
"I need to go. Bemba wants to see me." He said.
Fuli expression softened.
"Have a good time." She said.
Kion turned, and bounded off.
When he reached Pride Rock, he saw Bemba settled down outside the den.
He padded forward, and stretched to nuzzle Bemba's cheek.
"Hi Bemba." Kion said.
Bemba's expression softened.
"Hi Kion." She said warmly.
Kion crawled into Bemba's paws, and nestled against her.
“How was the hunt?” He asked.
“It was fine.” Bemba answered.
She rubbed a paw against Kion’s cheek.
"How was your patrol?" Bemba asked.
"It was fine." Kion said.
He pressed himself against Bemba's pelt.
"I need ask you something." Kion said.
"What is it?" Bemba prompted.
"Do you have confidence in me?" Kion asked.
Bemba nodded.
"I always have, and I always will." She said.
She bent her head, and nuzzled Kion’s cheek.
"I love you, Bemba." Kion said.
"I love you too." Bemba answered.
Meanwhile, Simba and Nala had met up at the Meadow.
They were settled down underneath the baobab tree.
"How was the hunt?" Simba asked.
"It was fine." Nala answered.
She leaned over, and nuzzled Simba's cheek.
"Perhaps I'll join the evening hunt."' Simba said.
Nala's expression softened.
"You're always welcome too." She said warmly.
Simba extended a paw, and Nala nestled against him.
"Did Mari join your patrol?" She asked.
Simba nodded.
"She's becoming very good." He said.
"That's wonderful." Nala purred.
Simba rubbed a paw against Nala’s cheek.
“I love you.” Simba said.
“I love you too.” Nala answered.
Meanwhile, Nita had met up with Rafiki at his tree.
She was helping him count juniper berries.
"Will we visit Midnight soon?" Nita asked.
Rafiki's expression softened.
"I shall arrange a visit." He said warmly.