The Lion King - The Wisest Princess

Chapter 7 - Time to Rest

Okay, so maybe the Roar left her a little weaker than she realized. As the Guard stood on the ridge together looking over the Pride Lands, Kia felt her paws give out under her, and her vision was becoming blurry and hazy.

Kion, Fuli - "Kia!"

Bunga - "You alright, Kia?!"

Ono - "Hapana!"

Beshte - "What happened?!"

Fuli - "We should get her to Rafiki. He'll know what to do!"

Before the Lion Guard could react, Rafiki, followed by the royal family and Tiifu, came running up to them to check on Kamaria.

Simba, Nala - "Kia!"

Kiara - "Are you alright?!"

Tiifu - "What do we do?!"

Rafiki - Alright! Alright! Relax, all of you! Kia's going to be just fine. We just need to get her to the Lion Guard's lair, where she can rest while I check over her for any injuries."

With help from Fuli and Kion, they lifted Kia, who has now been unconscious, onto Beshte's back, and the group of animals rushed towards the Lion Guard lair.

Fuli - "Don't worry, Kia. You're gonna be...what is this?!"

Nala - "This is the Lion Guard's lair. When you guys need to meet up or stay close to Pride Rock, you'll come here. This has been where the past Lion Guards have resided for generations."

Tiifu - "Feel better, Kia! And thank you Lion Guard!"

With Tiifu running off to find her parents and her cousin, the Lion Guard, followed by the royal family and the Mjuzi, into the center of the lair. Kia was placed carefully on the ledge for Rafiki to check her over, and by now, she has regained consciousness.

Kamaria - "Heh, hey guys. Sorry I scared you."

Unexpectedly, Fuli came over and hugged Kia tightly, grateful that she was awake. Everyone knew that Kia and Fuli had a sisterly bond, so it doesn't surprise them that Fuli's comfortable being affectionate with her.

Fuli - "Thank the Stars, you're alright!"

Rafiki - "Yes, yes. She's awake, but for now, I will need to check to make sure she hasn't been injured. So if you don't mind...?"

Fuli rolled her eyes, but still let go of Kia and walked back to the group, letting out a sigh of relief. Carefully running his hands over Kia's fur, he checked to see if the young princess reacted to any possible hidden injuries. Seeing no visible wounds, and deciding that she wasn't injured internally, Rafiki turned to the group with a satisfied hum.

Rafiki - "Princess Kamaria is going to be just fine. The Roar is a very powerful force. It can leave even the strongest lion feeling tired, so this is completely normal."

Simba - "And you're sure, Rafiki? Kia does get tired easily."

Rafiki - "I'm sure. If anything, I'm relieved at her body's reaction to the Roar. Knowing Kia's weaker condition has been with her since birth, this is much better compared to what it could be. Right now, all the princess needs is some rest. She's currently too weak to move back to the cave, so either she'll spend the night in the lair, or one of you will carry her to the main den."

Kamaria - "It's alright, you guys. I don't mind sleeping in the lair."

Kion - "Well, if you're staying, so am I."

Fuli - "You're crazy if you think I'm leaving you alone after everything that's happened today. I'm staying too."

Bunga - "We'll all stay with you! It's time for a Lion Guard Sleepover!"