The Lion Guard: Helping Gumba

It was a beautiful day in the Pridelands.
The Lion Guard was patrolling Kilio Valley.
"Is Vitani doing okay?" Beshte asked.
Kion nodded.
He glanced at Ono.
Ono nodded, and took to the sky.
He returned a moment later, and settled down on Beshte's back.
"Janja's Clan is attacking Gumba!” Ono reported.
Kion and Fuli exchanged a glance.
"Where are they?" Beshte asked.
"They’re at Mapema Rock." Ono answered.
"Let's go, Lion Guard." Kion said.
Ono led the way to Mapema Rock.
When they arrived, Kion bounded forward.
"Leave him alone, Janja!" Kion called.
Janja cackled.
"We've already taken down his mother. This little one is easy prey." He said.
Behind Kion, Fuli gasped quietly.
Kion and Beshte exchanged a startled glance.
"Fuli, get Gumba and the others away. Once I've used the Roar, we'll take care of him." Kion said.
Fuli nodded.
She moved forward, and gently grasped Gumba.
Kion watched them settle behind him.
Kion unsheathed his claws, and sank them into the earth underneath him.
He braced himself, and performed the Roar.
Once Janja's Clan had stumbled off, Kion cautiously approached Gumba.
Gumba was nestled against Fuli's side, Fuli’s tail was wrapped around him.
Kion knelt down, and touched a paw to Gumba's cheek.
"Are you hurt?" Kion asked gently.
Gumba shook his head.
"Mom's gone. Janja killed her." he said tearfully.
"We'll help you" Kion said soothingly.
He and Fuli exchanged a glance.
"How?" Fuli whispered.
"We'll bring him to Mom and Dad. They'll know what to do." Kion answered.
Fuli nodded.
"Ono, go get Rafiki. Gumba's in shock." Fuli said.
Instantly, Ono flew off.
Fuli stood up, and bent to grasp Gumba.
Kion led the way to Pride Rock.
When they arrived, Mari rushed to greet them.
"Hi!" Mari said.
Fuli passed Gumba to Beshte.
"Hi Mari. Are Mom and Dad here?" Kion asked.
Mari nodded.
"They're inside." Marigold said.
Kion nodded, and led Beshte and Bunga inside.
Fuli rubbed a paw against Mari's cheek.
"Go inside the cave, honey. I’ll be there soon." Fuli said.
Marigold nodded.
"Okay, Fuli." Marigold said.
Fuli watched as Marigold bounded into Kora and Vitani’s cave, before heading inside the den.
Simba and Nala were settled down in Simba’s next.
Simba glanced up.
"Did you have a good patrol, Lion Guard?" Simba asked.
He and Nala exchanged a concerned glance as Beshte moved forward, still holding Gumba.
"Is something wrong?" Nala asked.
"We have a situation. We need your help." Kion said.
Nala's expression softened as Beshte gently set Gumba down in a nest of moss.
"What happened, son?" Simba asked.
"Come over here, Dad." Kion said.
Simba stood up, and padded towards Kion.
He knelt down, and Kion whispered into his ear.
Nala and Fuli exchanged a glance, and Fuli moved over to whisper into Nala’s ear.
Simba moved to settle down beside Nala, pressing his pelt against hers.
Suddenly, Gumba whimpered, and let out a choked sob.
Fuli moved forward, and crawled into the nest, pressing Gumba against her side.
"Everything’s going to be okay, Gumba. King Simba and Queen Nala will help you." Fuli said gently.
Gumba nodded, and pressed himself closer to Fuli’s pelt.
"I’m very sorry for your loss, Gumba." Simba said gently.
Gumba struggled to stifle a sob.
"Thank you, your majesty." Gumba said.
Kion moved forward, and crawled into the nest, brushing his tail against Gumba's side.
Suddenly, Rafiki, Ono, and Nita entered the den.
"Ono has informed me of the news, I am very sorry for your loss, Gumba." Rafiki said gently.
Simba cleared his throat.
"Come outside, and we can discuss this, and find a solution." Simba said.
Rafiki nodded.
He glanced at Nita.
"Give Gumba the thyme and poppy seed." Rafiki said.
"Yes, Rafiki." Nita said.
She watched as Rafiki led Simba and Nala outside the den.
She moved forward, and set a thyme leaf and poppy seed beside Gumba.
"I’m so sorry, Gumba. I have something that will help." Nita said gently.
Gumba gulped the herbs down, and pressed himself against Fuli's flank.
"Would you like to hear a story?” Kion asked.
Gumba nodded.
"What do you want to hear?" Kion asked.
"When you formed the Lion Guard." Gumba said.
Kion chuckled, and began the story.
Nita moved over, and settled down beside Fuli.
"Where’s Mari?" Nita asked.
"I told her to wait for me in the cave. I didn’t want this to upset her." Fuli said. 
“Okay." Nita said.
She moved closer, pressing herself against Fuli’s pelt.
"I’m proud of you, darling. You’re handling this so well." Fuli said.
"Thanks, Fuli." Nita said.
Behind them, Bunga, Beshte, and Ono exchanged a glance.
“Do you two want to come back to our cave with me?" Bunga asked.
Beshte and Ono exchanged a glance.
"Sure, Little B." Beshte said.
Ono glanced at Fuli.
"Can you and Kion handle this without us?" Ono asked.
Fuli nodded.
"We’ll be fine. We can take care of Gumba." Fuli said.
She watched as Bunga led Ono and Beshte outside the den,
Suddenly, Rafiki, Simba, and Nala entered the den.
"I have good news, Gumba. My sister, Dalila, and her mate want to take care of you. You have the choice of going with them." Rafiki said.
Gumba glanced at Kion.
Kion nodded encouragingly.
"You'd still be living in Hapuna Valley." Kion said.
"You’ll get to have Makini and Mosi as your siblings." Fuli added.
"I'll stay with them." Gumba said.
"Come with me." Rafiki answered.
“Okay, Rafiki.” Gumba said.
“You can call me Uncle Rafiki now.” Rafiki said warmly.
Gumba nodded.
He stood up, and bounded over to Rafiki.
Kion and Fuli watched as Rafiki and Gumba exited the den.
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