Kion slowly awoke on the edge of the forest they'd stopped the previous night. Three more days passed since they fought Ora and met Jonah, and the whale's words stuck with Kion, though he didn't mind. He'd thought much about Jonah's wisdom and what lay ahead of them.
However, as Kion looked upon his friend's who'd stuck by him all this time, he smiled warmly and gazed out at the rising sun as it transcended the horizon. He couldn't run away from the future, from where he needed to go, he and the others would press on. Kion would see his family again.
Bunga's deep yawn snapped Kion out of the trance.
"Morning everyone."
"Morning Kion, need any Tuliza?" Makini asked while opening her gourd.
"No, I'm actually feeling ok for now."
"Alright, maybe that's for the best, our supply is running a little low." Makini said, minding what tuliza they had left.
"We've passed plenty this far, there has to be more in these woods." Fuli said while yawning and stretching.
Anga shook herself and then flew up, using her keen-sight to search the forest for miles in each direction.
"I'm not seeing any Tuliza."
"What!? Are you sure, these woods are supposed to be abundant in Tuliza!" Makini almost yelped.
"It's alright Makini, I'm fine, let's just keep moving." Kion said, stretching a little and then getting up.
"Are you sure, Fuli and I could sweep the forest in no time." Azaad boasted, earning a smirk from Fuli.
"I'll take the north end."
"It might be easier just to ask the locals." Beshte countered. Fuli rolled her eyes with a disappointed expression.
"I guess."
"Maybe next time." Azaad chuckled, guiding her on as Kion led the way.
Anga kept her eyes peeled for any native animals until she saw them.
"I found some." She said, pointing to a small pond where a family of turtles ate some crawfish.
"Hello there." Kion said in his friendliest tone, hoping not to frighten the turtles. Unfortunately, the sight of a lion, two cheetahs, and a marshal eagle made them all duck into their shells by instinct.
"Easy there, we're not going to bite! Besides, even if we did, these shells would probably hurt to bite." Bunga said tapping on the nearest one.
"Bunga." Fuli muttered.
"What?"
"It's alright, we're not here to hunt. I'm Prince Kion of the Lion Guard."
"Hhhello." The turtle stuttered while nervously coming out of his shell.
"Turtles, I've never seen them up close before. Hey there little fellas." Beshte said, lowering his head.
"Welcome to the Uchoyo forest."
"Uhhhg." One of the turtles groaned while trying to adjust her neck in visible pain.
"Ohh, are you ok?" Makini asked as she came over and took a look.
"It just hurts after I ran into a rock yesterday."
"Hmm, some herbs might help with the pain. Tuliza will do the trick."
"Eeep!!!" All three turtles yelped upon hearing that word.
"Are you guys ok?" Kion asked, a bit confused.
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The Lion Guard: Season 3 Reimagined
AdventureA reimagining of the Lion Guard Season 3 and Prequel to Lion Guard: King of Life introducing new characters and reimagined characters as well as a proper main villain for the season. See Kion travel to the Tree of Life to heal his scar while fightin...
