Night Pride

"With strength and respect, Night Pride, protect!"

- The Night Pride's catchphrase

The Night Pride is a group of animals led by Rani and Kion. They appear in Season 3 of The Lion Guard as sworn protectors of the Tree of Life.

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The Night Pride are the protectors of the Tree of Life, each donned with a mark not unlike the Mark of the Guard that Lion Guard members receive. The Mark of the Night Pride is a tree that resembles a lion that is visible on the right side of their bodies.

Their duty is to protect the tree and all who seek refuge there. Unlike The Lion Guard, the Night Pride sleep during the day, and act during the night unless an emergency comes up. This schedule can be exploited by anyone seeking to do harm to the Tree of Life by attacking at sunrise when the Night Pride is finishing their patrol.

The Tree of Life
When Bunga accidently causes a rock Rani leader of the Night Pride thinks that the Lion Guard are a threat. Her brother younger Baliyo her younger brother goes up to see who the strangers are. Seeing the Lion Guard Baliyo attacks Kion and the rest of the Night Pride attacks the guard. Kion soon uses the Roar of the Elders on Baliyo and Rani gets upset. Rani says that he and his friends aren't welcome to the Tree of Life. Rani soon asks if her brother is okay and he says that he was. He starts to feel dizzy while Rani decides to speak with her grandmother Janna. Janna says that the roar has returned to the Tree of Life. Rani asks about the scar in Kion's eye. Janna explains and tells her to remember "Sisi ni sawa". Janna tells her grand-daughter to welcome the Lion Guard to the Tree of Life. After speaking to her Night Pride they all think that the Guard shouldn't come in. Rani soon talks to her parents Sâhasí and Ãnanda to get advice. They say to listen to Janna and welcome the Guard into the Tree of Life. After finding the Guard they notice that they cleared the path. Kion says sorry about the rock slide and says that he and Ono needed to be healed. Rani soon welcomes them to the Tree of Life.

The River of Patience
Rani brings the Lion Guard inside the Tree of Life to speak with her grandmother Janna. Janna asks Nirmala to help heal Kion's scar. While Kion is getting healed Janna asks Rani to show the rest of the guard around the Tree of Life. Rani tells them all about the Tree of Life and says that everyone is Welcome to the Tree of Life. Ullu comes to tell Rani some important news. Rani leaves the guard behind. They soon meet Makucha, Chuluun and Ora. The Night Pride fights them and the Lion Guard comes to help. However Rani didn't want their help and asks them to leave as soon as possible. Rani talks to her grandmother about this problem. She claims that she should have never let them in. Janna tells Kion to not worry about protecting the Tree of Life and to contiune his healing. Rani asks Nirmala if Kion is healed yet. She says that she is just like him. Makucha and the others come back again and the Night Pride fights them. With help from the Lion Guard they're able to win the battle.

Little Old Ginterbong
Rani is hanging out with the Lion Guard and her brother. Soon Kion and Nirmala come along. Kion has mud on his face Nirmala says it's part of his healing. Nirmala says that Kion has a long way to go before he gets healed. She also says that it's time for Ono to get healed. Ono is excited and he heads off to the Tree of Life. Fuli asks if Bunga can be any noiser when he eats. Baliyo says that Bunga should meet his friend Binga. Rani and her Night Pride soon sees Mama Binturong being chased by Makucha's army. They save Mama and welcomes her to the Tree of Life. Kion asks if Rani is here for Ono's healing. She says that she's just letting Mama Binturong into the Tree of Life. After Mama Binturong finds out what happens she comes up with a plan. Rani takes her to a nice place to get some rest. The Night Pride hears that Makucha's army is attacking again. However they spot Mama Binturong who says that she was attacked by Binga and Bunga. Bunga explains what really happened and she runs off. Before she goes off to far Bunga and Binga stops her with their stink. Rani tells Ono that he was the one who figured out Mama Binturong's plan. She thanks Ono for his help Kion says that she's right. Ono is still getting used to his new role on the Guard.

Poa the Destroyer
Rani and Baliyo hears that there's a bad guy named "Poa the destroyer" on the lose. After talking to the penguin turns out that it's just Kion's friend Beshte. She asks Baliyo to round up the rest of the Lion Guard. Rani asks Kion how well he knows Beshte. Rani tells Kion to come to the Tree of Life. Beshte wonders why the animals are scared of him. Rani explains and Beshte thinks he is a destroyer. Ono says once the animals get to know Beshte they're sure to like him. Rani tells the animals that there has a been a misunderstanding. The Lion Guard tells the animals that Beshte isn't a badguy. When the penguins show up Rani sees that Pinguino is missing. She says that he needs to be here since he caused the biggest fuss. Kion asks Anga to find Beshte and Pinguino. They soon show up and Pinguino says that Beshte is now Poa the Life Saver. The animals soon cheer for Beshte. ​​​​​​

Long Live the Queen
Rani, the Night Pride and the Lion Guard are stopping Makcuha's Army from preventing a family of Tigers from entering the Tree of Life. Makucha's Army is forced to retreat and Rani invites the tigers into the Tree of Life. Ullu soon comes by saying that Queen Janna would like to see her and the Night Pride along with Kion. Queen Janna is incredibly weak and is on the verge of death. Janna tells Rani that it's time for her to become queen but thinks she isn't ready and Queen Janna says she is. Rani starts to cry as Queen Janna passes away. Kion gives her his condolences and she thanks him while crying on his shoulder as he sheds a tear as well. Makini soon tells the animals of the Tree of Life the sad news. At the funeral, Rani is sad and alone so Kion goes to talk to her. Rani talks about her admiration for her grandmother and is worried she won't measure up to her. Kion encourages her and opens up about his own doubts when he started leading the Lion Guard. Kion tells her that he hasn't been talking to his grandfather Mufasa since he got his scar out of worry that he'll resemble Scar to Mufasa. Rani says we all have scars while showing him the scar on her forepaw while saying "si si nisawa" which is what her Grandmother said that convinced Rani to let Kion into the Tree of Life which is a decision Rani is now glad about. Rani tells Kion that just talking to Mufasa might make him feel better and Kion thanks her for the advice while telling Rani she's a lot like her Grandmother which leaves Rani taken aback by the comparison. Makini soon shows Rani all the paintings that she made in the Tree of Life. The tigers soon come back and asks if they can stay at the Tree of Life. Rani says they're welcomed and goes with Bunga to find them a new home. Rani goes to her coranation at sunset. Fuli, Anga and Nirmala greets Rani with a song as she becomes queen, all the animals cheer. That night Rani tells her grandmother that she's ready to be queen.

The Lake of Reflection
Rani talks to Kion during his latest part in his healing treatment. Makucha's army comes back to attack the animals at the Tree of Life. Kion, by working together, the Night Pride and the Lion Guard stops them.

Triumph of the Roar
Kion decides that it's time for the Lion Guard to defend the Tree of Life during the day. Rani and the Night Pride goes to get some rest. Bunga goes to the Tree of Life  to speak to  Rani. Bunga wonders why Kion isn't ready to use his roar. Makini says that Kion is still working on his roar. Makini teaches Rani all about Askari the first leader of the Lion Guard. She says that Askari would go to Chikha Escarpment to practice the Roar. Rani and Bunga go to see Kion. They watch Kion uses the roar. Soon they hear about Makucha's Army attacking animals at the Tree of Life. Anga brings them and Kion uses his roar on them. He blasts the badguys away and the animals are safe. After realizing the full power of Kion's roar, Rani asks now healed Kion to stay instead of return to the Pride Lands.

Journey to the Pride Lands
After speaking to Mufasa, Rani comes up to Kion. Rani asks Kion if he's made his choice on staying at the Tree of Life. They both think that they make a great team and they're of the same pride. As the Guard is ready to leave, Rani wishes that they'll stay. Everyone but Fuli wanted to stay too. Soon Azaad comes and Fuli asks how Rani knows him. She says that he's been to the Tree of Life before. She asks why he's here and he says that he was showing travlers how to get to the Tree of Life. Two of the Lion Guard's friends Janja and Jasiri come and tells the Guard that Zira and her Pride have come back into the Outlands. Kion knows that it's his duty to protect the Pride Lands from Zira. ​​​​​The Guard soon says bye to Rani and Rani hopes that the Roar will return to the Tree of Life someday. ​​​​​

Return to the Pride Lands
Kion and the rest of the former Lion Guard comes back to the Tree of Life after he gives his role to the Pride Land's newest Lion Guard's leader: Vitani. Kion asks the old Guard if they would like to protect the Tree of Life. They all say yes and head back to the tree, with all of Kion's family and friends watching him Kion becomes Rani's new king.

Rani
Main article: Rani

Rani is a slender lioness with chestnut fur and a dark brown stripe reaching across her back. She is both the leader of the Night Pride and Queen of the Tree of Life.

Nirmala
Main article: Nirmala

Nirmala is a lioness of medium build with a flower on her ear, she is part of the Night Pride and the Healer of the Tree of Life.

Baliyo
Main article: Baliyo

Baliyo is Rani's younger brother, always ready to take action.

Surak
Main article: Surak

Surak is Janna's son as well as Rani and Baliyo's uncle.

Kion
Main article: Kion 

Kion is the former leader of The Lion Guard, mate to Rani, and King of the Tree of Life and Night Pride.

Fuli
Main article: Fuli

Fuli is a former member of The Lion Guard.

She's a firm young adult female cheetah.

Beshte
Main article: Beshte

Beshte is a former member of The Lion Guard

He's a big strong young adult male hippo.

Ono
Main article: Ono

Ono is a former member of Lion Guard

He's a very smart young male egret.

Bunga
Main article: Bunga

Bunga is a former member of The Lion Guard

He's a small young fearless honey badger.

Anga
Main article: Anga

Anga is a fomer member of The Lion Guard

She's a keen female martial eagle.

Janna
Main article: Janna

Queen Janna is Rani and Baliyo's grandmother, Surak's mother and the former Queen and healer of the Tree of Life.

Sâhasí
Main article: Sâhasí

Sâhasí is Rani and Baliyo's loving father

Ãnanda
Main article: Ãnanda 

Ãnanda is Rani and Baliyo's loving mother

Trivia

 * The current Night Pride is half lions.
 * Kion's Lion Guard joined the Night Pride after Kion gave up the Roar.