CHAPTER III:
It was a very tiring day for the Pride Landers, and all the lionesses were slumbering quietly inside Pride Rock. It was also a very tiring day for little Jabari, but nevertheless, he was still tossing and turning restlessly in his mother's arms.
"What's the matter, Jabari?" Kiara asked, awakening from her sleep.
"Mom, do you think I'm brave…and strong?"
"Of course I do," Kiara nuzzled Jabari. "Brave…and strong," She yawned. "…Just like your father…"
Kiara closed her eyes wearily, and went back to her peaceful slumber. Jabari, however, was still restless.
Jabari padded quietly to his father, who was also sleeping soundly in a corner.
"Hey, Dad"
"…yeah?" Kovu groggily opened his eyes.
"Do you think I'm brave," Jabari curled up beside Kovu, "and strong?"
"Of course I do, you're my cub, right?"
"Yeah…" Jabari smiled. "Do you think I can make it on my own?"
"You know, Jabari, even the bravest or the strongest creature needs a little help sometimes…" Kovu said, licking Jabari's maw. "…Just like me helping you sometimes…."
"I guess…" Jabari pondered about what his father just said. "G'night, Dad!"
"Good Night…"
