Legends of the Lion Guard: The Dark Prophecy (Chapter 6)

Chapter 6 is the sixth chapter of Legends of the Lion Guard: The Dark Prophecy.
==Synopsis==
Mama Binturong launches a surprise attack on the Tree of Life, leading to a fervent battle between the army of predators against the Lion Guard and the Night Pride.
==Transcript ==
On a peaceful day, the Night Pride, Mhina, Kingiza, and the Lion Guard had assembled outside the Tree of Life.
“What's today's exercise, Nirmala?” Kion asked.
“Tree frogs are going to be jumping on you in order for you to learn to stay calm when you feel annoyed,” Nirmala replied.
“Will that actually work?” Kion asked disbelievingly.
“That depends on you, Kion,” Nirmala said.
“Okay. I'll give it a try,” Kion answered.
Mhina moved closer to Kion, nuzzling Kion's shoulder affectionately.
“Good luck, Kion,” Mhina said warmly, his eyes shining with affection.
“Thanks, Mhina,” Kion replied, turning his head to press his muzzle against Mhina's shoulder.
He and Mhina held each other's gazes for a moment before Kion and Nirmala rushed off.
“Is everyone ready for the patrol? We're starting in Desert Plains,” Rani said.
Kingiza moved to stand beside her, entwining his tail with Rani's.
“We're ready, Rani,” Kingiza replied.
“Let's go, everyone,” Rani said.
Rani began to lead the way to Desert Plains, Kingiza walking close beside her.
Meanwhile, outside the Mountain Pass, Mama Binturong had assembled Makucha's Leap and Ora's Bank.
“I've devised the perfect scheme to ambush the animals of the Tree of Life. It's time for the first attack,” Mama Binturong said.
“Aren't you worried about the possible defenses of the Tree of Life?” Chuluun asked.
“Nobody could stand a fair chance against all of us. I'm just waiting for one final ally to join us,”  Mama Binturong said. 
“Who would that be?” Khurdan asked.
“One of my associates,” Mama Binturong replied.
She glanced up as a porcupine rushed up to them.
“Here he comes now. Everyone, I'd like to introduce you to Smun,” Mama Binturong said.
“One porcupine?” Ora asked skeptically.
“He has the sharpest quills of any porcupine I know. He'll help us win this fight,” Mama Binturong answered.
“What are we waiting for?” Makucha asked.
“Let's go, everyone,” Mama Binturong said.
She began to lead the way through the Mountain Pass.
Unbeknownst to them, Ullu had been observing the scene from a branch.
“Hmm,” Ullu murmured.
She quietly spread her wings and flew after them.
She followed the army of predators as they moved towards Winter Woods.
“What are they doing here?” Ullu whispered.
Her eyes widened as she watched the army advance towards Cek and Rama's Flock.
“I'd better warn the Night Pride,” Ullu said.
She spread her wings and flew off.
Meanwhile, Kion and Nirmala had ventured to Marsh Forest. Kion was stretched out on a tree branch, tree frogs were hopping all over him.
“How much longer do I have to let these frogs hop on me?“ Kion asked, his eyes widening as a frog landed on his muzzle.
“That's up to the frogs,” Nirmala replied.
“Are you sure this is supposed to help me feel calmer when I'm annoyed?” Kion asked.
“Yes, Kion. This will help you feel more relaxed as well,” Nirmala said reassuringly.
“The tuliza you and Kenene gave me is helping the venom in my scar,” Kion said.
“That's wonderful, Kion.” Nirmala answered.
She watched as the frogs continued to hop along Kion's spine.
Meanwhile, the Lion Guard, along with Mhina, Kingiza, and the Night Pride were doing a patrol in Desert Plains.
“I hope Kion's doing okay with his healing exercise,” Mhina said.
Rani glanced at him, her expression softening as she noticed the concern in his eyes.
“Don't worry, Mhina. Aunt Nirmala knows what she's doing,” Rani said reassuringly.
Beshte's eyes were wide with amazement as he gazed around at his surroundings. Ono and Anga were settled down on his back.
“What kind of animals live here, Rani?” Beshte asked.
“A herd of camels. They're led by a camel named Registaan,” Rani replied.
“Are there any bugs here?” Bunga asked.
“Sorry, Bunga. Camels don't eat bugs,” Rani said.
Ono's eyes were shining with enthusiasm as he gazed around.
“I'm so glad my sight is restored. There's so much to see here,” Ono said.
Beside him, Anga's expression softened and she wrapped a wing around him.
“The Tree of Life certainly is beautiful,” Anga replied. 
“It is a very mystical place,” Rani said.
Suddenly, Ullu flew up to them, her eyes wide with panic and horror.
“Rani! There's an army of predators attacking Cek and Rama's Flock!” Ullu exclaimed.
Rani's eyes widened with horror and she felt her heart clench with fear and anxiety.
“The last thing we need is another threat to deal with. We already have Reth's Pride threatening to kill everyone,” Rani said irritably.
“Who's attacking them, Ullu?” Fuli asked.
“Is it Reth and his pride?” Mhina added.
Ullu shook her head.
“It's a leap of leopards, komodo dragons, a binturong, a porcupine, and a monitor lizard,” Ullu reported. 
“It must be Makucha and his leap. I remember when we fought them at Kion and Nguruma's birthday celebration...” Rani said, her tone filled with horror.
“Where is the attack, Ullu?” Anga asked.
“It's at at Winter Woods!” Ullu said frantically.
Rani exchanged a glance with Fuli and Mhina.
“I'll go get Kion and Aunt Nirmala,” Rani said.
“We'll go to Winter Woods,” Mhina said.
He watched as Rani rushed off.
“Come on. Let's go help the tahrs,” Fuli said.
Surak exchanged a glance with Baliyo, Aminia, and Danyal.
“With strength and respect!” Surak called.
“Night Pride protect!” Aminia, Danyal, and Baliyo chorused.
The Lion Guard, Mhina, Kingiza, and the Night Pride began to rush towards Winter Woods.
When they arrived, they stopped in their tracks, horrified by the scene in front of them.
“How did all these predators get here?” Fuli asked, her eyes wide with horror.
“We can't think about that right now. We need to save the tahrs,” Mhina said.
He glanced at Anga, who was flying above them.
“Where are Cek and his flock?” Mhina asked.
Anga's eyes shone as she scanned the battle scene.
“Makucha's leopards are cornering them near the lake!” Anga reported urgently.
“Come on, everyone!” Fuli called.
The Lion Guard and Night Pride immediately rushed forward.
Meanwhile, Rani had arrived at Marsh Forest and rushed over to Kion and Nirmala.
“Rani? What's wrong?” Nirmala asked, her tone filled with concern as she noticed the horror and fear in Rani's eyes.
“There's an army of predators attacking Cek and Rama's Flock!” Rani said urgently.
“What!” Kion exclaimed. 
He leapt down from the tree branch, and moved to join Rani and Nirmala.
“Where are they attacking?” Kion asked.
“They're in Winter Woods. We need to leave, now,” Rani said.
“Lead the way, Rani,” Kion said.
The three of them began to rush towards Winter Woods.
Meanwhile, in Winter Woods, the Lion Guard, the Night Pride, Mhina, and Kingiza were engaged in a full-on battle against the army of predators.
Fuli lunged towards Chungwa, who was advancing towards Bakara. She landed squarely on top of her, pinning her to the ground. Swiftly, Chungwa kicked upwards, throwing Fuli off of her. Chungwa slashed a paw forward, connecting with Fuli's muzzle and leaving deep cuts. Fuli growled in pain as blood seeped from the cuts.
Mhina was facing off against Makucha, who was moving towards Cek and Rama.
He and Makucha were pushing against each other, snarling and growling. Makucha slashed a paw towards Mhina, connecting with enough force to unbalance him and send him crashing to the ground. Swiftly, Mhina slipped underneath Makucha's underbelly, ranking it with unsheathed claws and leaving deep cuts, which immediately began to bleed.
Behind them, the rest of the Guard, the Night Pride, Kingiza, and Ullu were facing off against the rest of the army of predators.
Suddenly, Nirmala, Kion, and Rani arrived, their eyes widening as they took in the battlefield.  
“Look at all those predators. How are we going to fight them all?” Rani said, a note of horror in her tone.
“Don't worry, Rani. We'll defeat them. They won't hurt anyone here,” Kion said.
“My family and our friends are in danger, Kion. We need to drive those predators away, right now,” Rani snapped. 
Suddenly, her eyes widened with horror as she watched Ora advance towards Baliyo, cornering him against a tree. 
As Baliyo lunged towards him, Ora swiftly grasped Baliyo's foreleg, sinking his teeth into the fur. 
Baliyo yelped in pain, collapsing to the ground.
“I'm down!” Baliyo called.
Growling with anger, Rani bounded forward, slamming roughly into Ora and sending him crashing into Putra, Kenge, and Meracuni.
“That's my little brother you bit!” Rani snapped.
Swiftly, Nirmala and Surak moved towards Baliyo, who was laying on the ground. 
“Come on, sweetheart. Let's get you away from here,” Nirmala said.
Surak knelt down and Nirmala began to nudge Baliyo onto his back. Once Baliyo was settled, Surak and Nirmala moved towards a tree, away from the battlefield.
Kion and Mhina were fighting back-to-back against Makucha and Fahari.
Swiftly, Mhina leapt forward, sinking his teeth into Fahari's tail and yanking hard, unbalancing him. Kion lunged towards Makucha, swiping at his muzzle with unsheathed claws and leaving deep scratches. Makucha swiped at Kion's flank, with unsheathed claws. Kion leapt backwards, knocking Makucha's paws out from underneath him and sending him falling to the ground.
Bunga was facing off against Mama Binturong near the lakeshore. 
“Sweet honey badger. There's no possibility of you being able to win against me, Mama Binturong,” Mama Binturong taunted.
“I'm Bunga, the bravest in the Pride Lands. I'm brave enough to take any on,” Bunga said.
He bounded forward, crashing into Mama Binturong and sending her flying towards a tree. Mama Binturong snarled, leaping to her paws, and swiping at Bunga, missing him by a heartbeat.  
“That all you got?” Bunga taunted.
Mama Binturong lunged towards him, her claws unsheathed. Swiftly, Bunga dodged her attack, causing her to crash to the ground.
“You'll have to be faster than that,” Bunga commented.
“What're you going to do, little honey badger?” Mama Binturong asked.
“I'm gonna do this,” Bunga replied.
He turned around and sprayed his stink.
Immediately, Mama Binturong grimaced, and began coughing loudly.
“Everyone! Retreat!” Mama Binturong ordered.
Immediately, the army of predators rushed off.
The Lion Guard, Kingiza, Mhina, Ullu, and the Night Pride assembled around Baliyo, Surak, and Nirmala.
Rani immediately moved forward and nuzzled Baliyo's cheek affectionately, her eyes shining with relief and concern.
“Are you okay, little brother?” Rani asked anxiously.
“I'll be fine, Rani,” Baliyo replied.
“The venom will wear off soon.” Nirmala added.
Kion and Mhina moved towards each other, their eyes shining with relief and affection.
As they came closer, Mhina leaned forward, pressing his muzzle firmly against Kion's.
Startled, Kion felt his eyes widen as his and Mhina's muzzles pressed together. After a heartbeat, Kion relaxed, shifting closer to Mhina, and pressing his muzzle more firmly against his. Kion felt Mhina's tail entwine with his, and a purr rumbled in his chest. His heart leapt as he felt Mhina's purr rumble through his body. 
Behind them, the Lion Guard, Kingiza, Ullu, and the Night Pride exchanged amused glances as they watched Kion and Mhina nuzzle.
Unaware of the others watching, Kion and Mhina broke apart, each feeling their heartbeat quicken as they gazed at each other. Kion brushed his tail against Mhina's spine, feeling his pelt burn as he met Mhina's affectionate gaze.
Rani cleared her throat pointedly, startling the two of them.
“Sorry to interrupt, but there's still the question of how those predators managed to bypass Ullu and Cara and get through the Mountain Pass to attack the tahrs,” Rani growled through clenched teeth.
Kion pulled away from Mhina, his eyes widening as the realization sank in.
“Rani, I'm so sorry. Makucha and his friends must've followed us too,” Kion said regretfully.
Rani growled, and lunged at Kion, knocking Mhina aside as she pinned Kion to the ground.
“Those predators are just as bad as Reth's Pride, Kion. They won't stop until the Tree of Life is destroyed,” Rani snapped.
“We won't let them hurt anyone,” Kion said.
“It's a little late for that. They already hurt my little brother and Fuli,” Rani roared.
Mhina and Kingiza swiftly stepped forward, and pulled Rani off of Kion. Rani shook them off, and lunged at Kion again, her eyes hardened with anger and frustration.
Quickly, Surak moved forward and blocked Rani's path, restraining her as she attempted to push past him towards Kion.
“Rani, this isn't Kion's fault. We didn't ask for Reth's Pride or Makucha and his friends to follow us,” Mhina said, moving to stand protectively in front of Kion.
“If they're not stopped, everyone the Night Pride is supposed to protect will die,” Rani growled.
“Shwari, Rani. This isn't their fault. Those predators chose to follow the Lion Guard here. Kion would never intentionally endanger innocent animals,” Surak said calmly.
“How else am I supposed to react when predators are attacking animals that Dad trusts me to help protect?” Rani snapped.
Leaving Baliyo's side, Nirmala came over to Surak and Rani, gently brushing Rani's flank with her tail.
“Aramakaro. Being angry won't help this situation, Rani,” Nirmala said soothingly.
“I promise the Lion Guard will keep the Tree of Life safe,” Kion said.
“I'm holding you to that promise, Kion,” Rani muttered under her breath.
Kingiza stepped forward to stand beside her, brushing his tail soothingly against her flank.
== Appearances==
* Cade Sutton as Mhina
*Max Charles as Kion
*Joshua Rush as Bunga
*Diamond White as Fuli
*Bryana Salaz as Anga
*Atticus Shaffer as Ono
*Dusan Brown as Beshte
* Peyton Elizabeth Lee as Rani 
* Hudson Yang as Baliyo / Danyal
* Lou Diamond Phillips as Surak
* Miki Yamashita as Nirmala
* Vyvan Pham as Ullu
* Aaron Daniel Jacob as Kingiza
*Bailey Gambertoglio as Aminia 
*Steve Blum as Makucha 
*Kimiko Glenn as Chuluun
* Andrew Kishino as Ora
* Nolan North as Fahari (cameo)
* Kristofer Hivju as Kenge / Meracuni (cameos)
* Paget Brewster as Chungwa (cameo)
* Ford Riley as Putra (cameo)
* Bobby Moynihan as Khurdan
* Rachel House as Mama Binturong 
* Jeremy Ray Valdez as Cek (cameo)
* Tiffany Espensen as Rama (cameo)
* Dee Bradley Baker as Bakara (cameo)
* James Sie as Smun (cameo)
* Meghan Strange as Julisha (cameo)
*Lyons Luke Mathias as Nguruma (mentioned) 
*Ace Gibson as Jivin (indirectly mentioned) / Jiona (cameo)
*Justin Hires as Reth (mentioned)
* Danny Jacobs as Registaan (mentioned)
* Mallory Low as Cara (mentioned)
*Marieve Herington as Kenene (mentioned)
===Groups===
* The Lion Guard 
* Night Pride 
* Mama Binturong's Army
* Makucha's Leap
* Ora's Bank
* Cek's Flock
* Reth's Pride (mentioned)
* Registaan's Herd (mentioned)
===Locations===
* Tree of Life
**Mountain Pass
** Winter Woods
** Desert Plains
** Marsh Forest
* Pride Lands (mentioned)
=== Animals ===
* Lions 
* Leopons 
* Honey Badgers 
* Cheetahs 
* Eagles
* Egrets
* Hippopotamuses
* Leopards
* Komodo Dragons
* Monitor Lizards
* Binturongs
* Owls
* Tahrs
* Porcupines
* Camels (mentioned)
* Tree Frogs
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