He Saved Me!!!

Chapter 5: Secrets, Accidents, and Honesty

Mornings in the Pride Lands were always the toughest, if you didn't get enough sleep that is which in Zuri's case she didn't.

After her little "dream" she had trouble going back to sleep with lingering thoughts in her head that kept her awake all night. Everyone else (including Nala) had slept peacefully and were full of energy, eager to have another great day.

All the Lionesses were up and either stretching, eating breakfast, or having a morning talk with their family or friends

Simba had awakened early after a good sleep and chowing down on some zebra leg while talking with Zazu. Kiara was still a little sleepy and decided to sleep a little longer.

Nala was up talking to some of the other Lionesses. They usually discussed about plans for their next hunt or how their lives are going.

Kion was up stretching his legs and back out after a good nights rest, however his thoughts automatically went back to Zuri nuzzling him yesterday. Kion began shaking his head in denial "Dangit do I really have to think about this now! Ugh and in the morning of all times."

"Maybe morning patrol will get this off my head. Yeah, remember Kion today is another day, and sure what happened yesterday may have been wierd but it will probably be nothing in the future. Now maybe I should get a drink of water to get the day started."

He began walking out of the den and greeted passing lionesses in the den. As he was walking he saw Zazu flying away after finishing his talk with Simba. He looked over at his father and saw some zebra and antelope leg.

"Maybe some breakfast with Dad will help start the day anew."

He walked over to where his dad was eating and was met with an immediate smile from his father.
"Morning son.", Simba said. Simba got up and gave Kion a good morning nuzzle which Kion replied with a laugh.

"Morning dad! How did you sleep?"

Before answering his question Simba grabbed a zebra leg with his mouth and gave it to Kion who started chowing down."I slept really well actually, ususally I have a few dreams and whatnot but not last night. How about you son?"

"I slept good and right now today looks like its going to be a normal day." Simba was glad to hear that Kion was in a good mood today. However, Kion didn't want to tell his father about his thoughts when he woke up.

"So you heading out to do morning patrol?", Simba asked. "Yeah its going to be the usual routine, I just hope Janja can take a hint for once and not come back.", Kion replied.

"Well thats good I hope you and the guard have a great day today. I have to go meet up with Zazu so he can give me the morning report. Now you and the guard be careful for me alright?"

Kion chukled at his fathers worriness, "Don't worry dad we'll be alright."

Simba smiled at his son and gave an affectionate noogie on the top of Kion's head before departing.

As soon as soon as his father was gone Kion finished his Zebra leg and went out to get some water.

Thankfully Zuri's nuzzling was out of Kion's head for the time being so hopefully he wont think about it at all today.