Chapter Ten: A Heartbreaking Realization

Bobo and Fuli reached his family's tree, where Bobo quickly climbed up to search for his brother.

Bobo: "Wait here, Fuli. I'll go get Bongo." He said as he disappeared into the branches.

Bobo: "Bongo? Bongo?!" He called out, but there was no answer.

Fuli: "Bobo, what's wrong?" She called up to him, growing concerned.

Bobo: "I-I can't find Bongo!" He replied, his voice trembling with worry.

Fuli: "Bobo, get on my back, we're going to look everywhere." She instructed.

Bobo quickly climbed down the tree and hopped onto Fuli's back.

Bobo: "Can I play with your tail while finding Bongo?" He asked.

Fuli: "Sure, it'll remind me of the times Bongo played with my tail." She replied, managed a small smile, though her heart was heavy.

Fuli: "Huwezi!" She exclaimed, with a burst of speed, she took off through the Savannah.

As they raced from one spot to another, desperately searching for any sign of Bongo. But after combing through the entire Savannah, they still couldn't find him.

Bobo: "Where could Bongo be?" He wondered aloud, his voice filled with despair.

Fuli: "I think I know where he could be." She said, a thought dawning on her.

They finally arrived at the Lion Guard lair, and there, sitting quietly, was Bongo.

Fuli: "Bongo, there you are. We've been looking everywhere for you," Fuli said, relieved to have found him. But Bongo remained silent.

Bobo slid off Fuli's back and approached his brother.

Bobo: "Bongo, it's Bobo." He said softly, trying to get a response from his brother.

Still, Bongo didn't respond, his silence unnerving.

Fuli: "Bongo, are you okay?" She slowly walked up to Bongo, her concern growing.

Suddenly, Bongo turned around and screeched angrily at Fuli, his voice filled with an unexpected fury.

Bongo: "Ooooh-Ooooh-Ahhhh!" He screeched.

Fuli: "Bongo, what's wrong?" She said, taken aback, tried to understand.

But Bongo continued to screech, pushing Fuli back until she stumbled.

Bobo: "Bongo, what's the matter with you?!"He rushed to his brother's side, shocked by his behavior.

Before anyone could react, Bongo began biting Fuli's tail, something he had never done before.

Fuli: "Bongo, stop it!" She cried, pain and confusion lacing her voice. Bobo quickly pulled Bongo off Fuli.

Bobo: "Bongo, what's wrong?" He asked, his heart aching for his brother.

Bongo leaned in and whispered something to Bobo in their baboon language. Bobo's eyes widened in disbelief.

Bobo: "Huh? What? No." He said, still in shock.

Fuli: "What? What did he say?" She asked, still reeling from the encounter.

Bongo: *stutters* "T-T-Tell her." He urged his brother, looking hurt and betrayed.

Bobo: "Bongo said he now believes our dad." He hesitated, then translated.

Fuli: "No, Bongo, that's not true. Your dad is wrong. The Lion Guard protects the Pride Lands and defends the Circle of Life." Her heart sank.

Bongo whispered again to Bobo, who looked even more distressed as he translated.

Bobo: "He said he doesn't trust you and the rest of the Guard anymore." He said, his voice filled with sorrow.

Fuli: "Please, Bongo, you're my best friend." She pleaded, her eyes filled with tears.

But Bongo whispered once more, and Bobo's voice wavered as he translated.

Bobo: "Not anymore." He said sadly.

Without another word, Bongo took Bobo's hand and ran out of the lair, leaving Fuli standing there, utterly heartbroken. As she watched them leave, the realization that she had truly lost her best friend overwhelmed her. Tears streamed down her face, and she began to cry.

A few moments later, the rest of the Lion Guard returned from patrol.

Kion: "Hey Fuli, we saw Bongo coming out of the lair. Did you talk to him?" He asked, noticing Bongo and Bobo leaving.

Fuli didn't respond. Instead, she started crying even more, her sobs echoing through the lair.

Ono: "Fuli, what's wrong?" He fluttered closer, his voice filled with concern.

Beshte: "Why are you crying?" He stepped forward, worry etched on his face.

Fuli: "Bongo said he wasn't my best friend anymore. He believes his dad now, that we're really troublemakers and not heroes." She managed to say between sobs.

Bunga: "No, he wouldn't say that! He can't believe that." He shook his head in disbelief.

Fuli: "Well, I believe it!" She exclaimed, her voice filled with pain as she ran out of the lair.

Kion: "Fuli, wait!" He called after her, but Fuli didn't stop.

Fuli: "Leave me alone!" She shouted back, her voice filled with anguish.

The rest of the Lion Guard exchanged concerned looks, worried for their friend. Determined not to leave her alone in her sorrow, they followed her, hoping they could help her through this painful moment.

To be continued… End of Chapter Ten

With Bongo believing what his Dad thinks about The Lion Guard… Do you think his friendship with Fuli is truly over? Keep reading to find out. Until then… leave you reviews/comments. Follow and/or favorite the story. And I'll see you all tomorrow.-MusicLover5903