The Lion Guard: A Dangerous Swim

Author's Note: This fanfic was updated on November 5th, 2024, nine years after publication.
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On a beautiful day in the Pridelands, Kiara and Kovu had taken Kion to the Meadow. Kovu and Kiara were settled down underneath the baobab tree, watching Kion as he chased a butterfly.
"Did the morning hunt go well?" Kovu asked. 
Kiara nodded.
"Yes, we were very successful." she said.
Her expression grew concerned as she watched Kion run closer to the riverbank, still chasing the butterfly.
"Kion! You'll fall into the river if you're not careful!" Kiara called out anxiously.
"I know, Kiara. I'll be fine!" Kion shouted.
Kiara and Kovu exchanged a glance.
"We'd better go get him. Mom hasn't taught him how to swim yet." Kiara said, getting to her paws. Kovu joined her, the two of them rushing towards where Kion was still playing with the butterfly, now at the edge of the river.
Before they reached him, Kion suddenly slipped on the muddy bank of the river, letting out a shout of fear and surprise as he fell into the water.
"Help me!" Kion cried out, struggling to keep his head above the water.
"Hold on, Kion! We're coming!" Kiara shouted.
Kovu pushed himself forward, leaping into the river and swimming towards Kion desperately. 
Kiara followed him, her eyes wide with fear and anguish as she kept her gaze on her brother. Kovu reached Kion first, grasping his brother's scruff in his teeth, just before the young cub disappeared under the water. Kovu began to swim towards the edge of the river, Kiara swam close beside him, her gaze still focused on her younger brother.
"It's okay, Kion. We've got you." she said breathlessly.
The three of them managed to climb out of the river, struggling towards a patch of moss. Kovu set Kion down, nudging him anxiously. Kiara crouched down beside her brother.
"Are you okay, Kion?" Kiara questioned.
Kion nodded shakily. 
"I-I want Mama." he said tearfully. 
"Don't worry, we'll take you home." Kiara assured him. Kovu stepped away from the two of them, heading towards the riverbank.
"What are you doing, Kovu?" Kiara asked.
Kovu didn't answer, his gaze focused on the water. His eyes suddenly brightened as he caught sight of a carp. Thrusting a paw into the water, Kovu hooked it out, and flicked it on to the stone. He killed it quickly, carrying it back to Kiara and Kion. 
"Look what I've got, Kion." Kovu said, setting the carp down in front of them.
"Carp! That's my favorite prey!" Kion exclaimed, his expression brightening, despite the shivers coursing through his body.
"We'll put it on the fresh-kill pile when we get home. We'll tell the others to save it for you." Kiara told him.
She stood up, brushing her tail across Kion's back affectionately, conscious of the water soaking his pelt.
"Let's get you home, sweetheart." Kiara said.
She bent down to grasp Kion's scruff, beginning to head towards Pride Rock. Kovu followed, carrying the carp in his jaws.
When they reached Pride Rock, they saw Simba and Nala waiting outside the den. At the sight of the three of them, Nala's eyes widened with shock and concern.
"What happened? Is Kion okay?" she asked anxiously, moving towards them quickly.
"Kion fell into the Ndona River, but we rescued him. He should be fine once he gets warm again." Kiara explained.
"Well done, you two. Let's get him inside." Simba said.
He moved forward to take Kion from Kiara, leading the way into the den. Nala and Kiara followed him, Kovu detouring to the fresh-kill pile to set down the carp he'd caught for Kion.
As Kiara and Nala entered the den, they noticed that Simba had set Kion down in Nala's nest and was settled close beside him.
Nala stepped forward, climbing into her nest, and pulling Kion closer to her with a paw.
"Don't worry, my precious. You're safe now." she assured her son as Kion nestled against her.
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