A Stormy Night

**A Stormy Night** is the thirteenth episode of Season 4.

## Synopsis

A rainstorm has hit the Pride Lands during the night. The perfect setting to tell stories to each other.

## Script

Night enveloped the sky, as dark rain clouds formed, with rain falling down. Kovu, Kiara and Nadra stood inside the safety of Pride Rock, awaiting Simba and Naba. Naba had gone out earlier that day to collect something for Rafiki, which Naba had insisted that he would get.

”He has done this before.” Nadra spoke, making Kovu and Kiara turn their heads towards her. “When Scar’s spirt was around, and there was a fire fall raid at the Tallest Tree. But Kion was there last time to save him. I just hope Simba found him and they don’t get stuck in the floods-“

”Look!.” Kiara cried out. They all turned to see Simba, running with Naba under him to shield him from the rain. They both ran inside.

“Are you two ok?” Kovu asked. The whole pride looked at them, as Sarabi began to make her way towards them.

”Yes, i’m ok.” Simba said, shaking the water off him. “I’m not sure about Naba though.”

”I’m…ok.” Naba said, as he sneezed. Nadra walked up to him.

”I think he has a cold.” Nadra looked down at him. “I told you that is was the Rainy Season, and there would be a storm today, yet you never listen.”

”I’m sorry, mom.” Naba sighed as he placed his head down upon Kiara’s paw.

”I’m sorry for getting angry.” Nadra replied, as she nuzzled Naba. “I think you should get some rest now.”. The rest of the pride started to fall asleep. The only ones left awake were Simba, Nadra, Kovu, Kiara, Vitani, Naba and Sarabi. Naba had been told to fall asleep, but just couldn’t.

“My head hurts…” Naba grumbled as he placed his head into Simba’s mane.

”It’s going to be alright, Naba.” Sarabi looked at her youngest grandson.

”And Afua and Aisha were suppose to be coming. For their last visit before their coronation.” Simba sighed. “And Tojo said that there was a summit that they would need to lead, so I guess their visit would have to be postponed now.”

”Hey, I have an idea!” Kovu said, looking at everyone. “Since it is raining, why don’t we all tell each other stories?”

“Really, dimwit?” Vitani said, turning to her brother. “Is that all you can think of? I’d rather count gazelle!”

”It could be fun.” Kiara said. “Who’s going to go first?”

”I’ll go! I’ll…“ Naba started with a smile, before that smile quickly turned into a cough.

”I’ll go first.” Simba spoke. “So, today before the rain, I saw Rafiki teaching Nefu-“

”Next!” Vitani said, whsiping loudly. “Sorry, Simba, but I don’t think we all want to hear about the Mandrills.”

”I’ll go.” Sarabi offered. “Long, long ago, there was a pride of lions.” Sarabi started.

”Oh brother…” Vitani placed her head in her paw.

”These lions were no ordinary lions.” Sarabi continued.

”Not ordinary?” Kovu looked in awe at Sarabi, while Kiara already knew the story and had placed her head down. “What do you mean?”

”They had been bitten by Cobras. And they hadn’t been properly healed.” Sarabi answered. “They attacked during the end of the First King, Macheo’s, reign and the beginning of the second ruler and Queen, Malaika’s, reign. Luckily, Askari and his lion guard were ready to take them on, and defend the Circle of Life. And that’s what they did. The end.”

”I think that maybe we should all just go bed now.” Nadra yawned.

“Yes.” Simba agreed, standing up. “I’m just worried about Kion.”

”Why would you be worried, Dad?” Kiara asked, as they all made their way to the Royal Family sleeping area. Kovu held Naba.

”I know the Tree of Life is far away, and visits will now be less frequent, but I do miss my son…” Simba sighed, as they laid down.

”Don’t worry.” Vitani spoke. “Weren’t you saying that you had that cheetah, Beba, go to get a message?”

“I did.” Simba nodded. “Beba has been a good friend of the Royal Family, ever since he was friends with Prince Afua when he would visit. Beba was visiting his mother from his territory, a bit weird for cheetahs, but still. His territory is passed the Tree of Life, and he agreed.”

“He agreed for nothing is return?” Nadra questioned, turning to her mate,

”Well…he did ask for something.” Simba replied.

”Simba.” Nadra looked at him. “What did he has?”

”He asked if it was ok if he was was a honorary prince.” Simba replied.

”If you say so.” Kovu nodded, as Naba tossed around.

”Night, everyone.” Kiara yawned, as they all fell asleep.