Love Beyond Reasons

Hunting Lesson Fun

Love Beyond Reasons

A/N: Sorry for taking so long on this. I've been busy with a few other projects. And with some other things in my personal life. Now, there is that dreaded COVID-19 virus that practically has the entire world stopped. Well, I'm hoping and praying that this will all end soon.

Well, pushing all of that out of the way, let's get on with the long-awaited Chapter 16! Roll it!

Chapter 16

Hunting Lesson Fun

In the Lion Guard Lair, Fuli was still grumbling under her breath. "I still don't think that we can trust him." She muttered about the current situation.

"You said that six times already, Fuli." Kion snapped at her as he entered the Lair with Kovu. "Would you rather have him sleep in the same cave as my family?" The cheetah remained silent.

The golden lion sighed. "Look, let it go for now, Fuli. It's been a long day, and we now have something else to deal with besides patrol tomorrow."

"Yeah." Bunga piped up. "We have to act as both Kovu and Jasiri's bodyguards."

A gasp of surprise was heard as Jasiri laid eyes on Kovu. His green eyes briefly narrowed at her, wanting to announce her as a traitor to everyone, but Kion had already jumped towards the female hyena, while Fuli got in front of the teenage auburn lion, getting into a defensive position.

"It's okay, Jasiri." Kion assured her. "You see, Kovu saved Kiara's life today, and as such, we owe him. Until he can be proven trustworthy, he will be constantly watched by the Guard. And you won't have to put up with him for very long, since you'll be heading back home in about a few more days."

Jasiri looked over at the other lion in the cave, who was still narrowing his eyes at her. She briefly returned the glare before turning back to Kion. "I trust you, Kion." She said quietly. "But you must know this: Janja is working with the Outsiders."

Kion's eyes briefly widened. "Are you sure?" He asked. Jasiri nodded, her gaze firm. Her lion friend then nodded himself. "In that case, we'll keep an extra close eye on him. He says that he's a rogue, but we'll soon see who he really is."

"Asante, Kion." Jasiri said. She tried to stand up, but Kion softly pushed her back onto her stomach.

"Rest, Jasiri." Kion said. "While the Guard goes on patrol tomorrow, Bunga and I will be watching you and Kovu. Since Kovu volunteered to give Kiara hunting lessons, that's what we'll be doing tomorrow. So stay close to me and try not to overexert yourself."

"Okay, Kion." Jasiri said, giggling. "You always were a stick in the mud."

Kion rolled his eyes with a light scoff, but there was a little smile on his face. "Someone has to be the responsible one." He said to her. "Might as well be me."

Both of them laughed quietly at the little joke. Kovu watched them with interest. Looks like they were still pretty close, which means that it will get pretty hard to get close to her so that he can deal with her.

"Kion!" Simba's voice echoed from the den above them.

"Coming!" He answered back before turning back to Jasiri. "Sleep well." He said before he took his leave. Then, he walked towards Fuli, who lowered her stance as he whispered to her. "Keep guard around Jasiri. Make sure our other guest doesn't get any ideas."

Fuli nodded, and zipped over to Jasiri and curled herself up a couple of feet in front of her. Then the other members of the Guard took to their own sleeping arrangements. Kion then went to Kovu, who was on top of a nearby rock to sleep.