The Lion King Storybook

  The next morning, Nala, Timon, and Pumbaa looked all over for Simba. Finally Rafiki caught up with them, and told them that the King had returned! Simba had gone back to challenge his uncle. Ahead of them, Simba moved swiftly toward Pride Rock. As he crossed over into his homeland, he saw ruin and devastation everywhere. For a moment Simba hesitated. Then he felt a fresh wind and saw rain clouds gathering on the horizon. With renewed hope, he continued his journey. Soon Nala, Timon, and Pumbaa caught up with him. As they approached Pride Rock, they saw some hyenas. Pumbaa and Timon stayed behind to divert the pack. Nala went to rally the lionesses, while Simba forged on alone, in search of his mother.