The Lion King: Rise of the Lion Guard/Transcript

(Disney logo starts and the screen goes to black as "Walt Disney Pictures presents" vector logo appears in red while the song plays "He Lives in You" by Lebo M. The scene fades in as the animals walk to the Pride Rock as the sun rises. Rafiki calls the animals as Mufasa watches over him, Simba, and Nala. Nala carries her newborn son and daughter, Kion and Kiara, to Rafiki. Rafiki takes Kion and Kiara to the top of the Pride Rock and hold them as the animals call out. The wind blows in Kion and Kiara. Rafiki's thumb puts red juice on their foreheads. Kion and Kiara pur as Timon and Pumbaa watch them cuddle each other then the song finishes.)

Timon: (sighs) Pumbaa, look at their son and daughter. He would be the leader of the Lion Guard. And you're gonna know who's gotta raise them.

Pumbaa: Their parents?

Timon: Okay, sure, get technical. So, who's gonna teach them the really important stuff? Like out a belch, run, or dig for bugs. I'm telling you, buddy. It's gonna be like old times. You, me, and their son and daughter.

Rafiki: [chuckles] They called them Kion and Kiara.

Timon: Kion and Kiara.

Timon and Pumbaa: Kion and Kiara?! Oi.

[They faint as the scene goes to the title as it reads "The Lion King: Rise of the Lion Guard." The title fades as the scene goes to Rafiki's tree.]

RAFIKI: (Speaking in Xhosa) {We see he is painting on the trunk of the tree: 2 new cubs, with the ceremonial marks across the foreheads, next to the old drawing of Simba} {laughs} Ahh, Kiara and Kion... {Wind blows Rafiki's hair wildly, signifying Mufasa's presence} Ooh, Mufasa! Such a day this has been! Princess Kiara and Kion's birth... another Circle of Life is complete, and the Pride's future is once again secure. {Wind blows at the paintings, scattering some of the markings} Aaah! Stop it, stop it, stop it! Mufasa-- look what you are doing! The Circle is broken now. Why do you-- {He pauses, understanding} Ooh... there is trouble in the Pride Lands. {he looks toward the edge of the painting, at a rough black lion figure} There is another cub? Hmm... where could this be? {realization comes to him with a puff of wind} In the Outlands... {Camera switches to the Outlands, slowly zooming in. The landscape is a barren desert, with strange rock formations everywhere. Rafiki's voice continues in narrative.} But that is where Simba banished Scar's followers. Including his most loyal... Zira.

{An insect lands on the ground; immediately, Kovu appears, pouncing.}

KOVU: Rrrah! {Kovu opens his paws to reveal the insect, buzzing; he smiles and opens his paws, releasing it to fly away.}

ZIRA: Kovu! {Camera switches to Zira, who is supervising. She snatches the insect from the air and smashes it to the ground.} Don't let it go. What's the matter with you?

KOVU: But Mother! He wasn't hurting anyone--

ZIRA: There is no room for weakness here, my son. Remember... Scar took you in and accepted you as his own son. {Zira has moved close and pulled Kovu against her. Kovu seems doubtful.}

KOVU: But he wasn't my father.

ZIRA: No... but he chose you to become the next King. When you rule, we shall no longer be forced to live in these dry, barren, disgusting, pathetic, termite-infested Outlands! {Zira is swatting at the ground, railing against fate. Kovu looks down, in quiet agreement. Suddenly, Nuka and Vitani come bounding in from off-screen, fighting to be the first back with the news.}

NUKA and VITANI: Mother! Mother! Mother! {Nuka and Vitani are speaking over one another, trying to get the first word in.}

NUKA: We were there-- in the Pride Lands. We saw the whole thing!

VITANI: At Pride Rock. We saw everything!

NUKA and VITANI: We saw Simba's cub!

ZIRA: What? Vitani-- what did you see?

VITANI: Simba's new cub is a girl with Kion!

ZIRA: A girl with Kion! {laughs} Scar, my beloved... did you hear that? This couldn't be more perfect.

NUKA: Who's she talking to? VITANI: Ssshhh. Scar.

NUKA: {gasps} Where? Where? VITANI: Scar's dead... genius.

ZIRA: Yes! Because of Simba... if not for him, Scar would still be King. And I, Zira-- his loving, devoted Queen!

NUKA: You know, speaking of kings... I was thinking, since I am the oldest... maybe I should be King! Huh?

ZIRA: Uh? Don't be a fool, Nuka.

NUKA: Heh heh... just a thought. {Nuka has rolled over subserviently on his back.}

ZIRA: Kovu is the chosen one. We must fulfill Scar's dying wish, and train Kovu to become King.

NUKA: Oh... yeah.... oh, yeah. I can do that! {Zira climbs up on a rock point to gaze out over the land. The others follow.}

ZIRA: Look... at the Pride Lands, my friends. So green... so inviting. That is our home... that is where we belong. And soon, my beloved Scar... we shall reclaim your kingdom.

(We now see Pride Rock in the afternoon as Kion and Kiara look at the Pride Lands.)

Young Kiara: Wow. The Pride Lands are beautiful.

Young Kion: I know. So, what do you say? You wanna go play with me?

Young Kiara: I'd love to.

Simba: Kion, Kiara, are you two sure you'll be on your own?

Young Kion and Kiara: Yes, Dad.

Simba: All right. Now, listen, you two, I just want you to be careful not to go too far.

Young Kion and Kiara: Yes, Dad. And if we see any strangers, we won't talk to them, we'll come straight back home. We could easily get hurt, or lost, or stepped on.

Simba: Very good. Now, make sure you won't bump into any Outsider.

Young Kion: We won't, Dad.

Simba: Good. And Kion, one day, you'll be the leader of the Lion Guard. It's a team that protects the Pride Lands and defends the Circle of Life. Now you two can go play outside. And guess who would play with you? Bunga.

Young Kion: Great! Let's go, Bunga.

Young Bunga: Coming, Kion!

[Kion and Kiara run and play outside with Bunga.]

Young Bunga: Zuka Zama!

Simba: Have fun, kids!

Zazu: Well, Simba, I guess those kids of yours are odd but wise.

Nala: You remember when we first went to the Elephant Graveyard? I pinned ya.

Simba: Yeah, of course I remember the Elephant Graveyard. And we fell in love back in paradise. We fell the love tonight.

Nala: Yes, Simba. We sure did.

Simba: [sighs] I guess our kids are really nice to us.

Nala: Yep.

Simba: Hmm. Hey, Timon, Pumbaa, come here.

Timon: Good morning, Mon Capitan.

Simba: I want you to keep a closer watch on Kion and Kiara. Do you know where they ran off?

Timon: Don't worry, Simba. We're like a stink on a warthog.

Pumbaa: Hey!

Timon: It's a hard truth, Pumbaa. Live with it.

Simba: Guys, I'm counting on you. Danger could be lurking behind every rock.

Timon: Aha.

[Timon and Pumbaa search for danger behind every rock. Kion, Kiara and Bunga play Baobab Ball until they see a butterfly.]

Young Bunga: Here it is, Kion. A butterfly. Now... [quietly] stay low.

Young Kion: A predator has the prey surrounded in the corner.

[Kion tries to pounce a butterfly, but it flies away. Kion, Kiara and Bunga see the Outlands.]

Young Kiara: Whoa. The Outlands.

Young Kion: Awesome. I wonder what's out there.

[The tall grass rustles as Timon and Pumbaa scare Kion, Kiara and Bunga, then they scream at each other. Kion and Kiara slip and fall into the pond as Bunga falls into a log full of bugs.]

Pumbaa: Ooh, don't worry, Kion and Kiara. Uncle Pumbaa's coming!

[Pumbaa jumps into the pond.]

Timon: Oh, what am I gonna tell Simba? Let's see. Uh, gee, Simba, the good news is, we found your son and daughter. The bad news is we dropped a warthog on them. Is there a problem with that?

Pumbaa: Kion? Kiara?

Timon: Pumbaa! Let me define "babysitting"!

[Pumbaa scooches over as Kion and Kiara come out of the water and cough.]

Pumbaa: Sorry.

[Bunga collects bugs to Timon and Pumbaa then comes out of the log.]

Pumbaa: Kion, Kiara, as your father said, never go too far or you'll be killed.

Young Bunga: Hey, I collected bugs to you from the log.

Timon: Bunga, you hit the jackpot! Now, Kion, Kiara, with your complexion, you should stay out of the sun.

[Kion swats at a big leaf.]

Timon: What, do you want some wrinkles?

Young Kiara: [sighs] Will somebody please just listen to me?

Timon: Sorry, I wasn't listening. Did you say something, you two?

Young Kion: I never said something, you know.

Kiara: Hey, what happened to Bunga?

Pumbaa: Oh, that's right. Bunga fell his back first into a log full of bugs.

Young Kion and Kiara: He did?

Timon: That's right. Put them on a leaf, Bunga. [Bunga puts bugs on a leaf] You should try them. They're so good and so delicious for your protein.

[Kion reacts disgustedly.]

Young Kiara: Bugs are so gross.

Timon: Oh. How about you, Pumbaa and Bunga?

Pumbaa: [sniffs deeply] Ah! Love bugs.

Timon: Not like.

Timon and Pumbaa: Love!

[Pumbaa takes a bite out of a bug, gags and spits out of his mouth.]

Timon: Oh! You always do that. You take a bite out of every one, and then put it back. It drives me crazy!

Pumbaa: But you can't tell from the outside which are the real slimy ones.

Timon: Slimy? Pumbaa, my corpulent compadre, it's the crunchy ones that make the meal. [crunches the crunchy one]

Pumbaa: Slimy.

Timon: Crunchy.

Young Bunga: [as Timon and Pumbaa argue] Why don't you two just go? I'll handle Uncle Timon and Uncle Pumbaa. [to Timon and Pumbaa] Actually, I like the slimy and crunchy ones. They're blasphemy and they taste good.

Timon and Pumbaa: Oh. I see.

Bunga: [as Kion and Kiara scurry] Anyway, let's just find for more logs full of bugs.

[Kion and Kiara walk on a tree, slide and bump into a cub Outlander named Kovu.]

Young Kion: Sorry. That was our mistake.

Young Kovu: It's all right. Wait, do I know you?

Young Kion: No, but you don't know us. I'm Kion. This is my sister, Kiara. And you are?

Young Kovu: It's Kovu.

Young Kion: Hey, Kovu. It's a pleasure to meet you.

Young Kovu: It's a pleasure to meet you too, Kion.

Young Kiara: Kovu, why don't you come with us? We'll play Baobab Ball. It's a game that you kick Baobab fruit.

Young Kovu: Oh, I see.

Young Kiara: Follow me. I know the way to the high ground.

[Kion, Kiara and Kovu walk as a crocodile's eye opens. A crocodile growls and opens his jaws. Kovu gasps.]

Young Kovu: Look out!

[Kion and Kiara scream as he, she, and Kovu avoid the crocodiles and make it to safety.]

Young Kion: Wow. Those crocodiles are dangerous.

Young Kovu: You should've listened to me. [sees another crocodile] Yikes! Kion, look!

[Kion and Kiara gasp as another crocodile tries to eat Kion, Kiara and Kovu. They dodge and fall on water. Kion, Kiara and Kovu gasp and cough as they swim to the branch and they climb. Kovu yelps and falls on water. Kion sees a crocodile as it's about to eat Kovu.]

Young Kion: Leave, him, alone! [lets his Roar of the Elders out]

[The crocodiles become shocked as Kion's mark fades in. Kovu, Kiara and Kion climb to the high ground then Kion's mark fades out. Kion looks at his left shoulder.]

Young Kion: Heyvi kabisa. What was that?

Young Kovu: Whoa. Kion, how'd you do that?

Young Kion: I don't know, but I did it, though.

Young Kiara: Okay, I'll admit it. That roar of yours... was... awesome! I can't believe you used the roar on the crocodiles. I had no idea you'd really do that. Come on, let's play Baobab Ball.

[Zira sees Kion, Kovu and Kiara play Baobab Ball.]

Zira: Hmm.

Young Kovu: You're getting good at Baobab Ball, Kion.

Young Kion: Of course, I am, Kovu. You should be good too. [uses his paw to hit the ball to the grass.] Yes! Kion wins by a paw!

Young Kovu: Wow. Baobab Ball seems awesome, Kion. And I'm pretty sure every Baobab fruit grows on trees.

Zira: Of course it does, Kovu. And you found Simba's son and daughter named Kion and Kiara. You've done well, my son. [walks to Kion] Greetings, Kion. I'm Zira. And I see you've met my son, Kovu.

Young Kiara: Kion, you know Zira?

Young Kion: Maybe.

Young Kiara: Wow. I never thought she met her the first time.

Zira: So, tell me, Kion. What brings you to the Outlands?

Young Kiara: Kovu made friends with us.

Zira: Friends with royalty? Gracious! I underestimated you, my dear.

Young Kiara: [chuckles] Kion's not just royalty. He's the future leader of the Lion Guard.

Zira: Leader of the Lion Guard? But the guard isn't here.

Young Kion: No, but I am. Now what are you doing in the Outlands, and why aren't you supposed to be banished from the Pride Lands?

Simba: Because I had to, Kion.

Young Kion and Kiara: Dad?

Zira: Hello, Simba. Your son knew me as he and his sister knew my son.

Simba: Of course he did. And I can see you're still banished from the Pride Lands.

Zira: Yes, I am, Simba. Your son used his power known as the Roar of the Elders.

Simba: Roar of the Elders? Kion, did you just use it on the crocodiles?

Young Kion: Yes, I did.

Simba: Wow. I didn't know you had the power of the Roar.

Zira: So, what do you say, Kion? Wanna come visit to the Termite Mounds to meet my other children?

Simba: It's all right, Kion. It's your choice now. I'll see you after the sun sets. [takes Kiara back to the Pride Lands]

Zira: Now, follow me, Kion. [carries Kovu to the Termite Mounds] I'll take you to see my older son and my daughter.

[Kion follows Zira to the Termite Mounds as the scene fades to the Pride Rock then Simba puts Kiara to the ground. Nala, Timon, Pumbaa, Zazu and Bunga come to Simba.]

Nala: Simba! Oh, thank goodness you're all right.

Young Bunga: Where's Kion?

Simba: Kion just made a decision to visit the Termite Mounds.

Nala: What? He did?

Simba: Don't worry, he'll be back after the sun sets. Kiara will have some explaining to do.

Nala: I guess you're right, Simba. We'll just have to wait for our son to come back after the sun sets.

Timon: Just take your time, Simba. Pumbaa and I will play Baobab Ball with Bunga.

Young Bunga: I just hope Kion knows what he does.

[Timon and Pumbaa play Baobab Ball with Bunga. Kiara chuckles nervously as Simba feels upset then she groans softly.]

Simba: Kiara, what did you think you were doing? You could've been killed today.

Young Kiara: But, Dad, I... I didn't mean to...

Simba: I'm telling you this is because I love you. I don't wanna lose you.

Young Kiara: I know.

Simba: If something happened to you, I don't know what I'd do. One day, I won't be here, and I need you to carry on in my place. You're just the part of the great...

Young Kiara: "Circle of Life." I know.

Simba: Exactly. And you need to be careful. As future queen...

Young Kiara: What if I don't wanna be queen? It's no fun.

Simba: That's like saying you don't wanna be a lion. It's in your blood as I am. We are part of each other.

[Kiara chuckles softly, slides on a rock and lands on dandelions. The song plays "We Are One" as Simba grins and Kiara purrs.]

Simba: ♪ As you go through life you'll see ♪

♪ There is so much that we ♪

♪ Don't understand ♪

♪ And the only thing we know is those things don't always go ♪

♪ The way we planned ♪

♪ But you'll see every day that we'll never turn away ♪

♪ When it seems all your dreams come undone ♪

♪ We will stand by your side filled with hope and filled with pride ♪

♪ We are more than we are ♪

♪ We are one ♪

Chorus: ♪ We are one ♪

♪ We are one ♪

Young Kiara: ♪ If there's so much I must be ♪

♪ Can I still just be me the way I am? ♪

♪ Can I trust in my own heart ♪

♪ Or am I just one part of some big plan? ♪

Simba: ♪ Even those who are gone ♪

♪ Are with us that we go on ♪

♪ Your journey has only begun ♪

♪ Tears of pain, tears of joy ♪

♪ One thing nothing can destroy ♪

♪ Is our pride deep inside ♪

♪ We are one ♪

Chorus: ♪ We are one ♪

♪ We are one ♪

Simba: ♪ We are one ♪

♪ You and I we're like the earth and sky ♪

♪ One family under the sun ♪

♪ All the wisdom to lead ♪

♪ All the courage you need ♪

♪ You will find when you see ♪

♪ We are one ♪

[Simba and Kiara look up in the sky.]

Simba: As long as you live here, it's who you are. You'll understand someday.

[Simba walks to the bedroom as Kiara sees the bird as it flies then Kiara looks at the sun.]

Young Kiara: I hope you'll be back, Kion.

[The scene goes to black and the song ends then fades up to the Termite Mounds as Zira's lionesses live then the camera pans to the right to Vitani who gnaws a branch then Nuka walks to her.]

Nuka: Kovu, Kovu, Kovu. I wonder what he's up to now. Hey, Vitani. Whatcha doin'? Oh, you're struggling a branch. Here, let me get that for ya.

[Nuka uses his claw to break a branch and guffaws. Vitani stands up and walks to Nuka.]

Young Vitani: Nuka, where's Kovu? He could've been seen or killed today if there's trouble ahead.

Nuka: Hey, it's every lion's way. As long as there's trouble, what's the worse that could probably happen? [uses his foot to scratch]

Young Vitani: Mother will be very upset when she finds out about this.

Nuka: Oh, who cares? I should be the chosen one. [scratches his back on the tree] I'm the oldest, I'm the smartest, I'm the strongest... Oh, these termites!

[Nuka uses his teeth to chomp termites and shrieks with agony as Vitani grins.]

Nuka: I could be a leader if she'd just give me a chance!

Young Vitani: [blows raspberry] Yeah, right. Why don't you tell that to her?

Nuka: Yeah? Maybe my chance is just to be the chosen one in Africa.

Young Vitani: Oh, yeah? [chuckles] Here's your chance.

[Zira and Kion arrive at the Termite Mounds then Zira puts Kovu down.]

Zira: Welcome to the Termite Mounds, Kion. This is my daughter, Vitani, and her older brother, Nuka.

Young Vitani: Hmm. Must be a lion from the Pride Lands.

Zira: Not just any lion, dear. Simba's son.

Young Kion: The name's Kion.

Young Vitani: Kion. Well, what an honor to meet you.

Nuka: Kovu, tell me that's Kion.

Young Kion: A friend of yours?

Young Kovu: [sighs] He's my brother.

Young Kion: What are you all lions doing in the Outlands? Why aren't you in the Pride Lands?

Nuka: Like our family's welcome there.

Young Kion: Why wouldn't you be? I'm sure my dad will welcome you there.

Nuka: And who's your dad?

Young Kion: Well, you know, the king of the Pride Lands. Simba.

Young Kovu, Nuka, Young Vitani: Simba?

Young Kovu: You really think he's the rightful king of Pride Rock?

Young Kion: I'm pretty sure he seems so. Especially if I have to go to my parents after the sun sets.

Zira: [sighs] So many questions, Kion. What I don't understand is why you have the power of the Roar of the Elders.

Young Kion: What?

Young Vitani: You can do that?

Nuka: What are you talking about?

Young Kovu: Mom?

Zira: As leader of the Lion Guard, Kion possesses a special power. The Roar of the Elders. Isn't that right?

Young Kion: Yeah. How do you know?

Zira: Oh. I know all about the Roar. You see that little cloud? Try roaring at it.

Young Kion: Roar at the cloud?

Zira: What's wrong, Kion? I thought you wanted to use the Roar of the Elders.

Young Kion: I don't see how roaring at a cloud is gonna do that.

Young Vitani: Kion.

Young Kion: Well, I guess it won't hurt to try.

[Kion roars at a cloud as his mark returns then the cloud moves and thunder crashes.]

Young Kion: Whoa.

[The rain falls and stops.]

Young Vitani: Kion, did you know you could do that?

Young Kion: No, I didn't. [to Zira who takes Kovu to his bed] Zira, how did you know the Roar could do that?

Zira: Oh. I'd love to tell you, but the sun's about to set.

Young Kovu: Mom, what's going on? Kion said he'd talk to Simba about letting us go back to the Pride Lands. Why can't we be friends?

Zira: This wasn't my choice, Kovu. He's the one who knows all about the Roar of the Elders.

Young Kovu: Oh, come on, Mom.

Zira: Hush! Hush, my little one. You must be exhausted. ♪ Sleep, my little Kovu ♪

♪ Let your dreams take wing ♪

♪ One day when you're big and strong ♪

♪ You will be a king ♪

Young Kovu: Good night.

Zira: Good night, my little prince. Tomorrow your training intensifies.

♪ I've been exiled, persecuted ♪

♪ Left alone with no defense ♪

♪ When I think of what that brute did ♪

♪ I get a little tense ♪

♪ But I dream of dream so pretty ♪

♪ That I don't feel so depressed ♪

♪ 'Cause it soothes my inner kitty ♪

♪ And it helps me get some rest ♪

♪ The sound of Simba's dying gasp ♪

♪ His daughter squealing in my grasp ♪

♪ His lioness's mournful cry ♪

♪ That's my lullaby ♪

♪ Now, the past I've tried forgetting ♪

♪ And my foes I could forgive ♪

♪ Trouble is I know it's petty ♪

♪ And I hate to let them live ♪

Nuka: ♪ So you found yourself somebody ♪

♪ Who'll chase Simba up a tree ♪

Zira: ♪ Oh, the battle may be bloody ♪

♪ But that kind of works for me ♪

♪ The melody of angry growls ♪

♪ A counterpoint of painful howls ♪

♪ A symphony of death ♪

♪ Oh, my ♪

♪ That's my lullaby ♪

♪ Scar is gone ♪

♪ But Zira's still around ♪

♪ To love this little lad ♪

♪ Till he learns to be a killer ♪

♪ With a lust for being bad ♪

Nuka: ♪ Sleep, ya little termite ♪

♪ I mean, precious little thing ♪

Young Vitani: ♪ One day when you're big and strong ♪

Zira: ♪ You will be a king ♪

♪ The pounding of the drums of war ♪

♪ The thrill of Kovu's mighty roar ♪

Nuka: ♪ The joy of vengeance ♪

Young Vitani: Testify!

Zira: ♪ I can hear the cheering ♪

Nuka and Young Vitani: ♪ Kovu, what a guy ♪

Zira: ♪ Payback time is nearing ♪

♪ And then our flag will fly ♪

♪ Against a blood-red sky ♪

♪ That's my lullaby ♪

[Zira lets out her evil laughter and the song ends then Kion sees the sun is set.]

Young Kion: Okay, Zira. The sun is set. I'd better go home to my mother and father. Good night.

Zira: Good night, Kion. One day when you're big and strong, you'll go out on a date with Vitani.

[Kion runs back home and Zira goes to bed and the scene fades to black then fades up to the Pride Rock as Kion returns home.]

Young Kion: [sighs] Mom, Dad, I'm home.

[Simba wakes up, sees Kion and walks to him.]

Simba: Welcome back, Kion.

Nala: Where have you been, Kion? Your friend, Bunga, played Baobab Ball with Timon and Pumbaa.

Young Kion: I've been to the Termite Mounds to look at the lions.

Simba: Lions in the Outlands?

Young Kion: Yes, I knew them. By the way, what's the Roar of the Elders?

Simba: The Roar of the Elders is a great gift, Kion. It will make you the fiercest animal in the Pride Lands.

Young Kion: One more question, do you know what a Lion Guard is?

Simba: [sighs] The Lion Guard is the team that protects the Pride Lands and defends the Circle of Life. According to tradition, the Lion Guard is made of the Pride Lands' fiercest, bravest, fastest, strongest, and keenest of sight.

Young Kion: So what happened to them? It looks like they haven't been in here since... Forever!

Simba: I'm afraid it's a story without a happy ending.

Young Kion and Young Bunga: Whoa.

Simba: When your grandfather Mufasa was about your age, his younger brother, Scar, was leader of the Lion Guard. Scar also had the gift of the Roar. The Roar made Scar feel powerful. But that power went to Scar's head. He began to think that he should be king, instead of his older brother Mufasa. So Scar ordered the Lion Guard to help him take down Mufasa. When the Guard refused, Scar was furious. And then, Scar used the Roar to destroy the Lion Guard. What Scar didn't realize was that by using the Roar for evil, he would lose the power of the Roar completely.

Young Kion: Heyvi kabisa.

Young Bunga: Yeah.

Simba: Well, anyway, it's midnight, so let's just go to sleep then Rafiki will explain everything in another time after you assemble the Pride Lands' fastest, strongest, and keenest of sight.

[Simba, Kion and Bunga go to sleep. Rafiki goes to his paintings.]

Rafiki: Oh, Mufasa. Every day Kiara grows more beautiful into a queen that will someday make us all very proud while Kion becomes the new leader of the Lion Guard. But those cubs, Kovu and Vitani, grow stronger, and Zira fill their hearts with hate. I'm very worried, Mufasa. Things are not going well, no. [the wind blows as rattles rattle] Hmm? You have a plan?

[A pomegranate falls and breaks in half then Rafiki picks them up.]

Rafiki: What? Kion and Vitani? Kiara and Kovu? They'll fall in love? This is the plan? Are you crazy? This will never work. Oh, Mufasa, you've been up there too long. Your head is in the clouds. [the wind blows at Rafiki softly] Okay, okay, okay. Okay, all right, okay! I don't think this is going to work, but I trust you. I just hope you know what you are doing.

[The scene goes to Zira who walks to a grown up Kovu.]

Zira: You are ready. Hmm. Nice. [chuckles softly] Very nice. You have the same blackness in your soul that Scar had. What is your destiny?

Kovu: I will avenge Scar. Take his place in the Pride Lands.

Zira: Yes! What have I taught you?

Kovu: Simba is the enemy.

Zira: And what must you do?

Kovu: I must kill him!

[Zira's lionnesses roar then the scene fades to the Pride Lands as Kion, Bunga and Kiara are all grown up and they walk to Simba while the instrumental version of "We Are One" plays with flute.]

Kion: Dad, I'll find the Pride Lands' fastest, strongest and keenest of sight.

Simba: Excellent. Kion, your sister will be tracking gazelles with her friends, Tiifu and Zuri, today. Take Bunga with you, Kion. And good luck.

Kion: Thanks, Dad. [puts his paw on Bunga's shoulder then his mark appears on it] Let's go, Bunga. You're the bravest. [Bunga hops on Kion's back]

Bunga: [Kion finds a member] Zuka Zama!

Timon: Well, have they grown so well, Pumbaa.

Pumbaa: Yes.

Kiara: Father, I know I'll track gazelles with Tiifu and Zuri. I'll be back somehow. Will you promise me that?

Simba: All right, Kiara. I promise you that.

[Simba and Nala cuddle then Kiara, Tiifu and Zuri run to the gazelles.]

Timon: Come here, big buddy!

[Timon hugs Pumbaa and they both chuckle. Zazu and Rafiki walk to Simba and Nala.]

Rafiki: You seem right, Simba. He's the new leader of the Lion Guard.

Zazu: Your son will find the fastest, the strongest, and the keenest of sight.

Simba: Very good, Zazu. Timon, Pumbaa. Go find Kion and Bunga and see what they're up to.

Timon: On it, Simba.

[Timon and Pumbaa hum and find Kion and Bunga as the song ends. The scene goes to the geyser district in the Elephant Graveyard as Nuka and Vitani arrive.]

Nuka: Ooh, this place is even creepier than I thought since the hyenas ran off.

Vitani: Aha. [picks two sticks up] Come on, let's go.

Nuka: I'm not scared, okay? [a fire escapes from geyser and he yelps]

[Vitani places the stick on top of the geyser and the fire bursts. Nuka looks at the geyser and the fire bursts from it and sets the stick on fire as he lets off a loud laugh.]

Vitani: Come on, let's go! Kion's assembling the Lion Guard.

[The scene Kion and Bunga who meet a cheetah, Fuli.]

Kion: So, Fuli, you can run fast, right?

Fuli: That's right, I can run fast.

Bunga: So, what do you say? Wanna be a member of the Lion Guard?

Fuli: Yes! I'm in!

[Kion chuckles and puts his paw on Fuli's shoulder as the mark appears on it then the scene goes to Kion, Bunga and Fuli who meet a cattle egret, Ono.]

Ono: I have the keenest of sight so I can see trouble anywhere.

Kion: Wow. He can see trouble anywhere. You're in.

Ono: Thanks, Kion.

[Kion puts his paw on Ono's left wing and the mark appears on it then the scene goes to Kion, Bunga, Fuli and Ono who met a hippo, Beshte.]

Kion: You think you're strong to lift and throw?

Beshte: Yes, I can lift up rocks and logs and throw them away. [lifts a rock up and throws it to the top of the tree]

Kion: Oh! Yes! Welcome aboard, Beshte.

[Kion puts his paw on Beshte's left front knee as the mark appears on it.]

Kion: I'm the fiercest, Bunga's the bravest, Fuli's the fastest, Ono's the keenest of sight, and Beshte's the strongest. We assembled the team.

Bunga: That's right. And you did a great job, buddy.

Kion: Thanks, Bunga.

Timon: Kion, Bunga. Where'd you go? Wait, who are they?

Kion: Timon, Pumbaa, this is Fuli, Beshte and Ono.

Fuli, Beshte and Ono: Hey, Timon and Pumbaa.

Pumbaa: Wow. Nice team.

[The scene goes to Kiara, Tiifu and Zuri who have arrived at the gazelles.]

Tiifu: Here we are, Kiara. We're at the gazelles. [whispers] Now, our prey has their predator cornered.

Zuri: Let's hunt them down.

[The gazelles see Kiara, Tiifu and Zuri and run off. They follow the gazelles as Nuka and Vitani see them.]

Nuka: Let's light fire!

[Nuka and Vitani light fire as she cackles then he hums and creates a circle of fire.]

Nuka: Hey, is it hot in here, or is that just me? [notices he's surrounded and jumps out of the fire] Fire! [screams]

[Nuka lands on the ground and laughs.]

Vitani: [drags Nuka] Come on!

[Kiara, Tiifu and Zuri overheat their running and see fire where the animals run away. Kiara, Tiifu and Zuri evacuate the animals to the Pride Rock. The scene goes to Kion who sees fire.]

Kion: [gasps] Oh, no. My sister and her friends are trapped. We gotta save them. Till the Pride Lands end...

Bunga, Fuli, Beshte, Ono: Lion Guard defend!

[Kion, Bunga, Fuli, Beshte and Ono rescue Kiara, Tiifu and Zuri. The scene goes to the Pride Rock as Simba walks in circles.]

Zazu: Don't worry, Simba. They'll be fine. What's the worse that could happen?

Simba: [gasps and sees smoke] Oh, no. Kion! Kiara! Rescue my son and daughter! Let's go!

[Pride Landers rescue Kion and Kiara as Simba and Nala find them. The scene goes to Kiara, Tiifu and Zuri who try to escape from fire, but are trapped. Kion sees Kiara.]

Kion: I see her. I'll help her!

[Fuli puts the fire out as Kion and Kiara cough and pass out. Kovu and Vitani walk to them. Kion and Kiara see them and faint. Kovu and Vitani put Kion and Kiara on their backs and run to the cliff and they fall to the river. Kion and Kiara sink as Kovu and Vitani hold their breath and take them to the shore. Kion and Kiara wake up and cough.]

Kiara: Where are we?

Kovu: You're both safe now. In the Pride Lands.

Kiara: [sees Kouv] Kovu?

Kion: [sees Vitani] Vitani?

Vitani: Hey, Kion. It's been a long time.

Kion: Wait, you saved us?

Vitani: Yes, we did.

Kion: Wow. Thank you for saving us.

Vitani: You're welcome, Kion.

Simba: Kion! Kiara! Are you all right?

Kion: Yes, Dad. We're fine.

Simba: Did you assemble the team?

Kion: Yes, I did.

[Fuli, Bunga, Beshte and Ono walk to Simba.]

Fuli, Beshte, Ono: Your Majesty. [they bow to Simba]

Kion: This is Fuli, she's the fastest. This is Beshte, he's the strongest. And this is Ono, he's the keenest of sight.

Simba: A cheetah? A hippopotamus? And a cattle egret? Kion, I thought I told you to assemble the lions, not the animals.

Kion: Sorry, Dad.

Simba: Wait, actually, I take it back. They seem helpful. Fuli, did you put out the fire?

Fuli: Yes. By running fast, of course.

Simba: Well, that was quick. Thanks for saving their lives.

Fuli: You're entirely welcome, Simba.

Rafiki: Hey! You're the ones who saved Kion and Kiara.

Simba: [to Kovu and Vitani] You saved them?

Kovu: Yes, we did.

Vitani: We humbly ask to join your pride...

Simba: No! You're supposed to be banished with the other Outsiders. Hey, has anyone seen Tiifu and Zuri?

Zuri: We're here, Your Majesty.

Simba: Oh, thank goodness you're both okay. Timon? Pumbaa?

Timon: We're here.

Pumbaa: We survived somehow.

Kovu: You really think you'd let us go back to the Pride Lands?

Simba: I don't see why not. Especially if you and Vitani behave in the Pride Lands.

Kovu: Back to the Pride Lands? That means we've left our brother Nuka.

Kion: Hey, that was a while ago I met Nuka.

Kovu: Of course you did, Kion. We're rogues anyway.

Simba: Let's go. No time to waste.

[Simba, Nala, Rafiki, Kion, Kiara, Tiifu, Zuri, Timon, Pumbaa, Fuli, Bunga, Ono, Beshte, Kovu and Vitani walk to the Pride Rock then the scene goes to the Pride Rock. They arrive and enter then Simba halts Kovu and Vitani.]

Simba: Hold it. You're both rogues, aren't you?

Vitani: Yes, Simba.

Simba: Well, I guess that's possibly true. Stay as long as you like, but remember, sleep outside only at night.

Kovu: Thank you, Simba. You won't be sorry.

Simba: You're truly welcome, Kovu.

[Kovu and Vitani walk to Kion.]

Vitani: Kion, I know this is probably the best time to tell you about this, but I think you'll go out on a date with me.

Kion: You think so?

Kovu: I know so. Isn't that right, Kiara?

Kiara: Right. So, let's all go to sleep.

Kion: Oh. I guess we should all have good dreams. Good night.

Kovu, Vitani, Kiara: Good night.

[Kion, Kovu, Kiara and Vitani go to sleep. The camera pans back to Nuka who talks to Zira.]

Nuka: Kovu and Vitani left me because they want to go back to the Pride Lands with Simba and his pride.

Zira: That doesn't seem possible. How could they do this to us?

Nuka: Because they met Kion and Kiara since their cub-hood.

Zira: Hmm. I see your point, Nuka. They'll get their hands on Simba! And once they have Simba alone...

[Zira destroys a branch then Nuka quivers. The scene fades to the Pride Rock as Simba has a nightmare. In his nightmare, he sees Mufasa hanging onto a cliff as the herd of wildebeest stampede.]

Mufasa: Simba! Simba! Help me!

Simba: Father!

[Simba hears Scar laughing as he reaches for his paw.]

Simba: No! Dad! Just a little farther.

[Mufasa reaches a little farther then Scar uses his claws on Simba's paw.]

Scar: Gotcha! Trust me.

Mufasa: Simba! [falls to his death]

Simba: No! Scar.

[Scar laughs evilly and his character changes to his daughter Kovu who laughs evilly and has a scar on her left eye then Simba gasps.]

Simba: Kovu?

Kovu: Sweet dreams.

[Kovu throws Simba off the cliff.]

Simba: [as he falls down] No!

[Simba yells and wakes up.]

Simba: Oh. Phew, it was just a dream. Oh, well. Maybe I should just trust Kovu and Vitani. [goes back to sleep]

[In Kion's nightmare, we see Kopa and Mheetu on a crocodile.]

Mheetu: (Gasp)! Nile SHARPTOOTH!

Crocodile: ROAR!!!!

Mheetu: Help!

Kopa: Simba! Help!

Kopa: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! Go! This way!

Mheetu: Mm-mmm.

Kopa: Come back. You're going the wrong way! Aah!

Mheetu: Aah! (chopped off) Aah!

Kopa: Simba?

Simba: Run! Look out!

Mheetu: Help!

Kopa: SIMBA!

Kopa and Mheetu: Aah!

Mheetu: DADDY!!!! [runs off a bit, but a cliff is cut in half] AAAH!!!! AAAH!!!! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!

[The scene fades to the Pride Rock as the sun rises then Simba comes out and stretches his joints. He goes to the pond and looks at his reflection. Kovu and Vitani go behind the rock and make a low growling noise. Timon and Pumbaa surprise Kovu, Mheetu, and Kopa and Vitani.]

Timon: Good morning, Kovu and Vitani. I'm Timon, and this is my warthog friend, Pumbaa.

Pumbaa: It's such an honor to meet you, Kovu and Vitani.

Vitani: Oh, um, it's great to see you two.

Timon: Ready to chase the birds for fun?

Kovu: I believe so.

Timon: Then let's go.

[Timon and Pumbaa ride to the birds. The scene goes to the cave as Kion looks at Rafiki's paintings then Vitani enters.]

Kion: Oh. Good morning, Vitani.

Vitani: Good morning, Kion. Ready to chase the birds today?

Kion: I'm ready.

Vitani: Good. Follow me.

[Kion follows Vitani to the birds. The scene fades to the Pride Lands as grass rustles. Kovu mumbles.]

Vitani: Oh, come on already.

Kion and Kiara: Gotcha!

[Kion and Kiara miss Kovu and Vitani.]

Kion: Wow, you're really good at dodging, Kovu.

Kovu: Yes, I am.

Vitani: Oh, hi, Kiara. I'm so sorry we haven't been properly introduced. I'm Vitani, Kion's new girlfriend.

Kiara: Hey, Vitani. It's really great to meet you.

Kion: Well, anyway, I think we both know we met each other back in the Outlands.

Kiara: Oh, I see.

Timon: No need to worry, everyone. Me and Pumbaa know how to chase birds.

Pumbaa: Timon's right. We used to play bird chase with Simba all the time.

Kiara: And you're sure about this?

Timon: Sure, I'm sure. If the birds land on the rhinos, we'd like to retreat and hide somewhere.

Kion: Wow. So that's how you used to play bowling for buzzards chase when you saved Simba.

Timon: Of course it does seem so. Ready, Pumbaa?

Pumbaa: Ready, Timon.

Timon: Okay, on three. One... Two... Three!

[Timon and Pumbaa try to make the birds fly away. A bird hits Timon's nose and it turns red.]

Pumbaa: Well, I guess we tried our best, Timon.

Timon: Of course we did. Even if it worked out, should we tell Simba about this? Probably not. Kiara, why don't you just try to roar at the birds? It might work if they fly away.

Kiara: All right, Timon. I'll try it out and see if it works. [roars]

[The birds fly away.]

Kion: Whoa, you roared at the birds. Nice.

Kovu: Ooh, let me try. [roars]

[The birds fly away as Kion, Kiara, Kovu and Vitani chase them.]

Vitani: I didn't think chasing birds could be this much fun.

Kion: I know. Isn't it great?

Kovu: Well, yes, it's probably great.

[Timon holds onto the bird's feet.]

Timon: See, I told you! It's as much fun as it'd awesomely be!

[Timon lets go of the bird's feet and lands on Pumbaa. Kion, Kiara, Kovu and Vitani laugh playfully as they, Timon and Pumbaa continue to chase until they stop and see the rhinos. A bird screams loudly like a red-tailed hawk and a rhinoceros snorts and grunts.]

Timon and Pumbaa: Run!

[Kion, Kiara, Kovu, Vitani, Timon and Pumbaa run away then the rhinoceroses chase them. They hide and the rhinos chase. They all laugh.]

Vitani: All right, I'll admit it. That was fun.

Kion: It sure was.

Kovu: I guess we just got away from the rhinos.

Pumbaa: Uh-huh.

Timon: Oh, uh, Kovu.

Kovu: Yes, Timon?

Timon: How would you feel if Kion goes on a date with Vitani?

Kovu: I guess I feel good for now.

Kiara: I'll be your future wife.

Kovu: Really?

Kiara: Yes. And Timon, you've done enough chasing for one day.

Timon: Let's come out of the cave.

[Kion, Kiara, Kovu, Vitani, Timon and Pumbaa come out of the cave.]

Timon: Come on, everybody. Pumbaa knows how to find another place for love.

Kion: Come on.

[Kion, Kiara, Kovu and Vitani follow Timon and Pumbaa then the scene fades to the tree at night. Kion, Kovu, Vitani and Kiara lie down on the grass and look at the stars.]

Vitani: So, Kion. Remember when your grandfather, Mufasa, looked at the stars with your father?

Kion: Yes. He remembered the time after my mother and father were almost eaten alive by the hyenas when they were cubs.

Vitani: Wow. Not such a bad way to go. [chuckles]

Kiara: Hey, Kion. What does Rani look like?

Kion: Well, she looks more like a lioness with brown fur. She's kind, dashing and handsome.

Kiara: Ooh. She's incredibly awesome.

Kion: Yeah, I know.

Vitani: Kion, you wanna know who's alive?

Kion: Yeah? Who's alive?

Vitani: Kopa. He's your brother.

Kion: Wow. I didn't know I had a brother.

Vitani: Mm-hmm. He's also attractive, and strong, and brave.

Kion: He'll be back somehow, won't he?

Kiara: Yes, he'll be back anyhow, Kion.

Kovu: That's right. And we're still on our best behavior.

[Kion, Kovu, Kiara and Vitani laugh. The camera pans back to Simba who looks at them then he looks at the stars.]

Simba: Father, I am lost. Kovu and Vitani are one of them. Scar's heirs. How can I accept them?

Nala: Simba?

[Nala walks to Simba.]

Simba: I was seeking counsel from the great kings.

Nala: Did they help?

Simba: Silent as stars. My father would never...

Nala: Oh, my Simba. You want so much to walk the path expected of you. Perhaps Kovu and Vitani do not.

Simba: What? How do you know...

Nala: [chuckles softly] I can see them down there just as easily as you can. Get to know them and see.

[Nala walks to the Pride Rock as Simba looks at their children then follows her. The camera pans to the left as Kion, Kiara, Vitani and Kovu snuggle.]

Kovu: Oh, hey, Kion.

Kion: Yes, Kovu?

Kovu: So, I was wondering if you could come to Upendi.

Kion: Upendi? What's that?

Bunga: Oh, I know there's a difference between Upendi and Zuka Zama.

Kovu: There is?

Bunga: Supposedly. Hit it!

[The song plays "Zuka Zama" as Bunga proceeds to use bones as drumsticks and play them as drums.]

Chorus: Zuka zama zom zom zom!

Zuka zama zom zom zom!

Bunga: Life's exciting, life is fun!

(Zuka zama zom zom zom!)

A big adventure for everyone

(Zuka zama zom zom zom!)

Life's a party, and it's filled with thrills!

(Zuka zama zom zom zom!)

Don't worry about the scrapes and spills

(Zuka zama zom zom zom!)

Pop up! Pop up! (Zuka! Zuka!)

Dive in! Dive in! (Zama! Zama!)

Go! Go! Go! (Zom! Zom! Zom!)

Flyin' through the trees like a busy, busy bee going

Chorus: Zuka zama zom zom zom!

Zuka zama zom zom zom!

Zuka zama zom zom zom!

Zuka zama zom zom zom!

Bunga: Now you know my little motto for life

(Zuka zama zom zom zom!)

Enjoy the chaos, ignore the strife

(Zuka zama zom zom zom!)

But life throws you a crazy curve

(Zuka zama zom zom zom!)

Go Zuka Zama! Don't lose your nerve!

(Zuka zama zom zom zom!)

Pop up! Pop up! (Zuka! Zuka!)

Dive in! Dive in! (Zama! Zama!)

Go! Go! Go! (Zom! Zom! Zom!)

Flyin' through the trees like a busy, busy bee going

Chorus: Zuka zama zom zom zom!

Zuka zama zom zom zom!

Zuka zama zom zom zom!

Zuka zama zom zom zom!

Bunga: Pop up! Pop up! (Zuka! Zuka!)

Dive in! Dive in! (Zama! Zama!)

Go! Go! Go! (Zom! Zom! Zom!)

Like a bee, like a bee, like a busy, busy bee going

Chorus: Zuka zama zom zom zom!

Zuka zama zom zom zom!

Zuka zama zom zom zom!

Zuka zama zom zom zom!

Zuka zama zom zom zom! (Oh way oh)

Zuka zama zom zom zom!

Zuka zama zom zom zom! (Oh way oh)

Zuka zama zom zom zom!

[The song ends.]

Kion: Wow. That was great, Bunga.

Bunga: I know.

Rafiki: Kion, how'd it go?

Kion: Remarkable, Rafiki. Can I help you?

Rafiki: Oh, you know, just wondering if you could come to Upendi with your sister, Kovu and Vitani.

Kion: Sure.

Rafiki: Follow me.

Kion: Hey, Bunga. You can come with us to Upendi.

Bunga: Oh, yes. I can't wait to see what Upendi looks like.

[The song plays "Upendi" as Kion, Kiara, Kovu, Vitani and Bunga hop onto the leaves like boats.]

Rafiki: There's a place where the crazy moon

Makes the monkeys sing and the baboons swoon

And the sultry scent of the lotus bloom

Will carry you away

While the hippos swing from the jungle vines

And the rhino rhumba in a conga line

Or the pink flamingoes are intertwined

As the stars come out to play

In Upendi

Where the passion fruit grows sweet

And it's so divine

That you lose your mind

As it sweeps you off your feet

In Upendi

Without a worry or a care

It just takes two

To make it true

Your heart will lead you there

Kiara: [spoken] Where is it?

Rafiki: No place you don't take with you.

You better watch your step 'cause the path is steep

Better hold your breath cause the water's deep

It's a long way down over Lovers' Leap

But falling's half the fun!

In Upendi

Where the passion fruit grows sweet

And it's so divine

That you lose your mind

As it sweeps you off your feet

In Upendi

Without a worry or a care

It just takes two

To make it true

Your heart will take you there

You can beat the bush like there's no tomorrow

From Tanganyika to Kilimanjaro

But you'll find Upendi wherever you are

Or underneath the sun

Kion: [spoken] Upendi. It means love, doesn't it?

Rafiki: Welcome to Upendi!

Rafiki and Chorus: In Upendi

Where the passion fruit grows sweet

And it's so divine

That you lose your mind

As it sweeps you off your feet

In Upendi

Without a worry or a care

It just takes two

To make it true

Your heart will take you there

Kiara and Kion: Upendi!

Rafiki and Chorus: Down In Upendi

Way down

In Upendi!

[The song ends. Kion, Kiara, Kovu, Vitani and Bunga walk back to the Pride Rock.]

Kion: I gotta say, Kiara,

[Nuka climbs onto the logs and catches Simba.]

Kion: Stop him! [Kovu goes after Nuka]

Nuka: [grabs Simba by the foot] This is my moment of glory...

Kovu: Nuka! [angrily pounces Nuka to the ground] Don't start anything you can't finish! You could've killed Simba!

Nuka: I'm sorry, Kovu. I didn't know what I've done.

[Kion comes down and the scene goes to Simba and Kiara who meet Timon, Pumbaa, Bunga, Beshte, Fuli, Ono, Zazu and Rafiki.]

Simba: Lion Guard, what have you been up to?

Beshte: Oh, we've been hanging around with Zazu and Rafiki.

Fuli: Yeah.

Simba: Oh. I thought so.

Ono: I'm sure everything would work out.

Timon: It wasn't hard to miss.

Zazu: Come, Simba. We'll go back to the Pride Rock.

Simba: Right at you, Zazu.

[Simba, Kiara, Timon, Pumbaa, Bunga, Fuli, Beshte, Ono, Zazu and Rafiki walk back to the Pride Rock as Janja and Cheezi watch them. The scene goes to Zira who places her head on Nuka's head.]

Zira: Nuka, what happened?

Nuka: Kion told Kovu to pounce me to the ground with anger.

Zira: You two!

[Zira scratches Kion and Kovu as they grunt and breathe heavily.]

Zira: What did you do?

Kion: I made Kovu stop Nuka from killing my father.

Zira: Kion, son of Simba, I'm really happy you made him stop Nuka from killing your father.

Kion: You are?

Zira: Oh, yes. After all, it doesn't matter where we live. We're all lions. And that's what's important.

There is no greater power than to rule over the land

We both have it inside us

It's here where we stand

My friend you know it's true

Look close and you will find

Ruling every animal is destiny for our kind

So if we join together

We will never fall

Lions must rule forever

Lions over all

Lions over all

No animal is more grand

Lions over all

It's why we rule the land

We crush any resistance

So enemies keep their distance

Lions, lions over all

Kion: If we do what you suggest

We'd be evil and cruel

Using force and threat

That is no way to rule

Zira: But if we're joined together

We will never fall

Yes, lions must rule forever

Lions over all

Lions over all

No animal is more grand

Kion: Stay noble and grand

Zira: Lions over all

It's why we rule the land

Kion: We must protect the land

Zira: We crush any resistance

Kion: Friendship and kindness

Zira: So enemies keep their distance

Kion: Will always find us

Zira: Lions, lions over all

[The song ends.]

Kion: Zira, you know how everything would be perfect when we'd be ready.

Zira: And that's why we'll be ready for battle. I'll meet you there when the thunderstorm approaches, Kion. See you soon. And as for you, Kovu, you should be responsible for pouncing your own brother from killing Simba.

Kovu: I hope that... I'll be forced to do something else.

Zira: Good. Very good.

[The scene goes to Kion and Kovu who meet up with Simba.]

Simba: Kion, what happened to your eye?

Kion: Zira scratched me and Kovu after I made him stop Nuka from killing you.

Simba: Is that true?

Kion: Yes. It's true.

Simba: Kion, don't you know that the Lion Guard should have a group of lions?

Kion: No.

Simba: [sighs] Look, I know it's hard to explain, but I'm sorry.

Kion: It's all right. I just need a moment alone.

Simba: Very well.

Kion: Kovu, I need a moment while you go run off.

Kovu: As you wish, Kion.

[Kion goes alone while Kovu runs off.]

Kiara: Kovu?

Tiifu: Just let them go. They need a moment alone.

Zuri: I'm sure things will work out.

[The scene goes to Kion who looks at the pond while the song plays "Kion's Lament".]

Kion: [sighs] Dad wanted the best for the Lion Guard, and I found them. But now...maybe the best isn't good enough. I just don't understand.

Why? Why even trust me at all?

They say the Guard is my call

But then come tell me I'm wrong

Now what? What should I do?

And who? Who do I turn to?

Now everything feels so upside down

Deep down, maybe I knew

It was way too good to be true

With all my friends looking up to me

Some leader I turn out to be!

[Mufasa appears in the sky.]

Mufasa: [spoken] Kion!

Kion: Hevi kabisa! Are you...

Mufasa: Yes, Kion. I am your grandfather.

Kion: Mufasa. I've heard a lot about you.

Mufasa: And I've been watching you. You are about to embark on a great journey, Kion: leader of the Lion Guard.

Kion: I'm not sure Dad's gonna let me lead the Lion Guard. He's worried that I can't handle it.

Mufasa: Kion, Simba is worried, but he's worried because he loves you. Being leader of the Lion Guard will not always be easy.

Kion: Then...maybe Dad's right. Maybe I'm not ready to lead, or use the Roar. I'm not even sure I can control it. First it's super loud, then it's just a squeak. And I... I don't want to end up like Scar.

Mufasa: Don't be afraid, Kion. Trust your instincts, the Roar will be there for you when you need it. And so will I. Until the Pride Lands' end.

Kion: Grandfather Mufasa, don't go yet! [Mufasa disappears] Trust my instincts, the Roar will be there when I need it.

Maybe my journey is far from done

They need a leader, and I'm the one

So now it's time for them all to see

The lion I was born to be!

It is time

To take the lead on my own

It is time

For something bigger than I've ever known

No need to wonder, the choice is done

Now I believe I truly am the one

So is it time?

Is it time?

(spoken) Yes.

It is time.

[The song ends. The scene goes to Kiara who talks to Simba.]

Kiara: Father, I know Kion needed a moment alone.

Simba: Yes, I know. I think you'll go find Kovu and see how he feels.

Kiara: Thank you, father. I'll go find Kovu and see what he's been up to.

Simba: I'll meet you there when the time comes.

[Kiara goes to find Kovu while the song plays "Love Will Find A Way".]

Kiara: a perfect world

One we've never known

We would never need to face the world alone

They can have the world

We'll create our own

I may not be brave or strong or smart

But somewhere in my secret heart

I know

Love will find a way

Anywhere I go I'm home

If you are there beside me

Like dark turning into day

Somehow we'll come through

Now that I've found you

Love will find a way

Kovu: I was so afraid

Now I realize

Love is never wrong

And so it never dies

There's a perfect world

Shining in your eyes

Kiara and Kovu: And if only they could feel it too

The happiness I feel with you

They'd know

Love will find a way

Anywhere we go

We're home

If we are there together

Like dark turning into day

Somehow we'll come through

Now that I've found you

Love will find a way

I know love will find a way

[The song ends.]

Kovu: I knew you'd come for me. I realize you were wrong. Come on, let's go save Kion from being killed by my mother.

[The scene goes to Simba who feels depressed and Sarabi appears behind him.]

Sarabi: Simba. Why are you feeling down?

Simba: Mother.

Sarabi: Where's Kion?

Simba: Mother, I'm sure Kion needed a moment alone, but he became the leader of the Lion Guard.

Sarabi: Simba, I'm so proud of your son.

Simba: You are?

Sarabi: Yes, Simba. I know he grew up to be the leader of the Lion Guard.

Simba: Thanks, mother.

Sarabi: Don't mention it. Go ask Bunga if Kion's still around.

Simba: Yes, mother. And thanks for letting me know.

Sarabi: You're welcome.

Simba: Hey, Bunga, have you seen Kion?

Bunga: Oh, Kion, that's right. He went out to confront after he had a scratch.

Beshte: Why did Kion have a scratch on his face?

Fuli: And why did he go out to confront something?

Bunga: I'm pretty sure he'll confront lions in the Outlands.

Ono: Lions in the Outlands?

Bunga: Yeah, I know. Weird, right?

Simba: No, no, no. Those aren't just any lions. They're the Outsiders.

Bunga: The who?

Rafiki: The Outsiders are a group of lions led by a lioness named Zira. Simba banished them from the Pride Lands before any of you were born.

Fuli: Why would Simba banish other lions?

Rafiki: Because Zira and her family, they were loyal only to Scar.

Bunga, Fuli, Beshte, Ono: Scar?

Rafiki: After Scar was gone, Simba became king. But Zira told Simba he could not rule the Pride Lands because Scar had chosen her son Kovu to be king.

Bunga: But Scar was never the real king.

Rafiki: That is correct, Bunga. That is what Simba told Zira, but Zira would not listen to reason. Instead, she attacked Simba. Of course Simba won quickly. But after that, he had no choice. He had to banish Zira and her family from the Pride Lands forever.

Bunga: So the lions in the Outlands might be Zira and her family.

Rafiki: Most definitely. And if they find out Kion is Simba's son, there could be trouble. Much trouble.

Bunga: We have to stop Kion from getting killed. Till the Pride Lands end...

Bunga, Fuli, Beshte, Ono: Lion Guard defend!

[Bunga, Fuli, Beshte, Ono, Simba and Nala go after Kiara and Kovu. The scene goes to Kion who confronts Zira in the thunderstorm.]

Zira: It's your choice, Kion. With me or against me. But if you're against me, you'll never return to Pride Rock. I used to know someone else with the Roar. And when he used it against his fellow lions, he lost the Roar forever.

Kion: You're talking about Scar.

Zira: That's right. Scar and I were close. Very close. He taught me all about the Roar. If it weren't for your father, he'd still be king of the Pride Lands.

Kion: Scar was never the true king!

Zira: How dare you! Lionesses! Attack!

[Zira and Kion attack each other along with their lions, Janja and Cheezi. Timon and Pumbaa run away from Zira's lionesses as Timon chuckles and uses Pumbaa's tail as a gun.]

Timon: Nobody move! This thing's loaded. I'll let you have it!

[Zira's lionesses scream and run away and Timon laughs.]

Timon: Talk about your winds of war.

[The scene goes to Kiara and Kovu who see Kion fighting Zira.]

Kiara: There's Kion.

Kovu: And he's fighting my mother.

Kiara: [gasps] Lion Guard? Mom? Dad? What are you doing here?

Bunga: We all know what Kion's up to.

Fuli: But we think he might be in trouble. Do you know where he is?

Kiara: Yes. He's fighting Zira and her family.

Bunga, Fuli, Beshte, Ono: Zira?

Ono: Hapana! Rafiki was right!

Kovu: You know Zira?

Beshte: We've all heard about her.

Fuli: And Kion wouldn't wanna be any part of her family.

Kovu: Ugh, I knew it. I should never have believed her.

[The scene goes to Zira who laughs evilly and Kion has been surrounded by her lionesses.]

Zira: Poor Kion, so helpless without the help of his family.

Nuka: Aren't we worried he'll use the Roar of the Elders, mother?

Zira: I'm sure you know what I mean, Nuka. If he uses the Roar against other lions, he'll lose it forever. And if he doesn't use the Roar... Well, he'll just lose. Either way, we win. Without the Roar, Kion is harmless. Without Kion, Simba's Pride Lands are defenseless.

Nuka: Kion's harmless? [chuckles] You won't pin me down this time!

[Nuka tries to attack Kion, but Kion headbutts Nuka who screams and lands to the ground.]

Vitani: Poor Nuka.

Kion: Let's make this a finishing move.

Zira: Agreed.

[Kion and Zira try to kill each other, but Simba, Kiara, Nala, Tiifu and Zuri stop Kion from killing Zira who gets blocked by Kovu.]

Kion: Mom? Dad? Kiara? Tiifu? Zuri? What are you doing here?

Zira: Move, Kovu!

Kovu: No, mother. We don't need to fight.

Simba: Kion, I'm sorry I forced you to do something badly to you. But your grandfather said, "We are one".

Kion: He did?

Simba: Yes. And we're all ions. We love you, Kion. And we believe in you.

[Kion looks at the clouds and the sunlight beam appears as the wind blows.]

Zira: This is your last chance, Kion.

[Kion looks at Ono who flies]

Kion: Zira, I do have something to say. Till the Pride Lands end...

Bunga, Beshte, Fuli, Ono: Lion Guard defend!

[Bunga, Fuli, Beshte, Ono, Jasiri and Madoa meet up with Kion and his family.]

Beshte: Twende kiboko!

Nuka: Mother, I'm scared!

Zira: So, a Lion Guard with just one lion. Pathetic! Stand tall, my lions! We have this ridiculous group of animals outnumbered!

Vitani: No, mother.

Zira: What?

Vitani: Simba's right. [walks to Kion] Enough is enough.

[Zira's lionesses, Janja and Cheezi look at each other.]

Zira: If you will not fight, then you will die as well.

[The other lionesses, Janja and Cheezi go to stand with Simba, leaving Zira and Nuka standing alone.]

Zira: Where are you going? Get back here!

Simba: Let it go, Zira. It's time to put the past behind us.

Zira: I'll never let it go!

Bunga: Yes, you will, Zira! Go ahead, Kion. Use the Roar.

Kion: I... I can't. That's how Scar lost his Roar. He used it against the other lions.

Bunga: Come on! That's not how Scar lost his Roar. That's how he used it for evil. Remember Rafiki's paintings?

Kion: Of course! You're right! [glares at Zira]

Zira: No! That's not true! I know the Roar's powers. Listen to me, Kion.

Kion: Oh, I've listened to you, Zira. Now you listen to me. As long as I'm around, you're not welcome in the Pride Lands. But you're welcome to swim with Nuka!

Zira: You... You wouldn't! We're lions!

[Kion uses the Roar of the Elders on Zira and Nuka as they scream and fall down to the river.]

Simba: That's my son.

Kion: Thanks, Dad.

[Kopa and Rani appear from the Tree of Life.]

Kion: Kopa?

Kopa: Kion?

Kion and Kopa: It is you.

Rani: Good to see you, Kion.

Kion: Rani. Oh. I knew you'd brought him back to life. Thank you.

Rani: Don't thank me. Thank Rafiki.

Kion: Thanks, Rafiki.

Rafiki: No problem.

Sarabi: Kion.

Kion: Hevi kabisa. Are you...

Sarabi: Yes, Kion. I'm your grandmother.