Ono and the Egg/Transcript

Fade to an aerial shot of Mizimu Grove. Ono flies onscreen. He approaches Beshte, Bunga, Fuli, and Kion, who are standing nearby.
Ono 	All quiet in Mizimu Grove, Kion!
Kion 	Thanks, Ono. [The Lion Guard walks away.] Let's check out Hakuna Matata Falls. Then, we can head to...
 	A rumbling sound is heard. The Lion Guard pauses.
Kion 	*gasps* You guys hear that?
Fuli 	It sounds like...a stampede?
Ono 	[from offscreen] Everyone! Everyone! [Cut to Ono flapping in place.] It's a stampede, all right. [The Lion Guard sidles up to Ono. Cut to several hyraxes running through the savanna.] A stampede of hyraxes!
Hyraxes 	*squeal*
Beshte 	Awww! It's a stampede of cuteness.
Kion 	I wonder what's got them so upset.
 	Ono notices something offscreen.
Ono 	That's what!
 	Cut to Mpishi circling overhead.
Mpishi 	*screeches*
Ono 	It's a harrier hawk! And it looks like she's hunting those hyraxes!
Kion 	She can't hunt here. This isn't hawk territory.
Fuli 	Yeah. But does she know that?
 	Mpishi dives.
Mpishi 	*screeches*
 	The hyraxes flee as Mpishi flies toward them.
Hyraxes 	*squeal*
 	Mpishi grabs Pim in her talons.
Pim 	*squeals*
 	Mpishi flies away, while the Lion Guard looks on.
Ono 	I've got this!
 	Ono flies offscreen.
Kion 	Lion Guard, let's go!
 	Beshte, Bunga, Fuli, and Kion run after Ono. Cut to an egg in a nest. Kulinda lands in the nest and deposits a twig.
Kulinda 	You just wait, my little [Kulinda nuzzles the egg.] itsy-bitsy-boo! [Kulinda flies offscreen. She returns with another twig.] This will be the best nest in the whole... [Mpishi flies by, and Kulinda shields the egg.] *screams*
 	Kulinda watches Mpishi fly away.
Pim 	*squeals*
Kulinda 	A hawk? Here in the Pride Lands? [Kulinda flaps her wings frantically.] Gracious... [Ono flies by, and Kulinda shields the egg.] *screams* [Kulinda watches Ono fly away.] That was Ono of the Lion Guard! [to the egg] Did you see him? No, [stuttering] I guess you didn't. [Kulinda bounces from one talon to the other.] Go, Ono, go!
 	Cut to Mpishi flying across the savanna.
Pim 	*squeals*
Mpishi 	[in a sing-song voice] I am so excited to eat you! I've never had tree hyrax before!
Ono 	[from offscreen] Hey, you! Hawk! [Ono flies up to Mpishi and keeps pace with her.] Put down that hyrax!
Mpishi 	Sorry, young egret. [Mpishi pauses and flaps in place, holding up the hyrax.] This hyrax is my small bite. Not enough to share!
 	Mpishi flies away.
Pim 	*squeals*
Ono 	[indignant] I don't want to share it. I want to save it!
 	Ono flies after Mpishi and nips at her tail feathers.
Mpishi 	*squawks* That hurt! Why'd you do that?
Ono 	[smugly] So you'd stop looking where you're going.
Mpishi 	Stop looking where I'm... [Mpishi bumps into a cliff wall.] *grunts*
 	Pim falls out of Mpishi's talons.
Pim 	*squeals*
 	Mpishi and Pim plummet toward the ground.
Ono 	I'm coming, little hyrax!
 	Ono dives after Pim.
Pim 	*squeals*
 	Ono catches Pim in his talons.
Ono 	Gotcha! [Ono strains to slow Pim's momentum.] *grunts* You're heavier than you look!
Beshte 	[from offscreen] It's okay, Ono! [Cut to Beshte standing down below.] You can let him go. I'll catch him!
Ono 	*grunts* Oh, good.
 	Ono drops Pim.
Pim 	*squeals*
 	Pim lands on Beshte's back. Ono lands next to Pim.
Ono 	*sighs* Thanks, Beshte. [Ono flops onto his back.] *groans*
Beshte 	Happy to help!
 	Cut to Mpishi standing on the ground and shaking her head dazedly.
Kion 	[from offscreen] What are you doing here, hawk? [Mpishi turns around. Cut to Bunga, Fuli, and Kion approaching her.] The Pride Lands aren't your hunting grounds.
Mpishi 	[dramatically] But the Pride Lands are filled with delicacies you can't find anywhere else! Can you blame me for wanting to try new foods?
Fuli 	Mmm. It is good to try new food... [The camera zooms out to show Kion flashing Fuli a pointed look.] Uh, but you still can't hunt here.
Kion 	That's right. The reason there are so many different animals in the Pride Lands is because we all respect the Circle of Life. I hope you'll do the same and return to your own territory.
 	Cut to Mpishi looking abashed.
Mpishi 	Fine. [haltingly] I'll go home. [Mpishi flies away.] After I sample at least one tasty Pride Lands treat!
 	Cut to Bunga, Fuli, and Kion approaching Beshte, Ono, and Pim.
Kion 	Great job, Ono. We couldn't have stopped that hawk without you.
Pim 	*squeals*
 	Pim hugs Ono.
Ono 	Awww, thanks. [Pim pulls out of the hug.] Just doing my duty.
 	Pim jumps offscreen.
Pim 	*squeals*
 	Cut to Kulinda watching the Lion Guard from a distant tree. Pim runs off into the savanna.
Kulinda 	That Ono is a true hero. [Kulinda flaps back to her nest.] Which makes him the perfect bird to watch you while I build us a new nest. With hawks around here, this place will never do!
 	Kulinda grabs the egg in her talons and flies away. Cut to Ono's nest in a tree. The camera zooms out, and the Lion Guard runs into frame.
Ono 	Thanks for walking me back to my nest.
Kion 	You did a great job today, Ono. But now, you should rest. Okay?
Ono 	Affirmative. [Ono waves.] See you guys later!
 	Ono flies toward his nest, while Beshte, Bunga, Fuli, and Kion walk away.
Kion 	Bye, Ono!
Bunga 	See ya!
Fuli 	Later!
Beshte 	Take it easy!
 	Ono settles into his nest.
Ono 	*sighs contentedly* [Ono starts to lose his balance.] Huh? [Ono falls over.] *yells* [Cut to the Lion Guard walking away. Ono's voice is heard offscreen.] Hapana!
 	The Lion Guard pauses.
Kion 	Ono?
 	Cut to Ono staring in exaggerated confusion. The camera zooms out to reveal an egg in his nest.
Ono 	There's an egg in my nest!
 	The Lion Guard approaches Ono's nest from below.
Bunga 	Would ya look at that? Ono's gonna be a mom!
Beshte 	Oh, I don't think that can be right, Bunga.
Bunga 	[chuckling] Oh, yeah. Ono's gonna be a dad!
 	Ono flaps in place next to the egg.
Ono 	I'm not going to be a mom or a dad! This isn't my egg!
Kion 	Any idea whose egg it is?
Ono 	Hmm... [Ono examines the egg.] Judging by the speckles and the size, I'd say it belongs to a hamerkop.
Fuli 	But why would a hamerkop leave its egg in your nest?
Ono 	I don't know. Hamerkops are usually excellent parents.
Kion 	Then there has to be a good reason. We need to find the mother hamerkop and make sure everything is okay.
Ono 	Affirmative! [Ono flies toward the rest of the Lion Guard.] Let's go!
 	Ono flies past the rest of the Lion Guard.
Beshte 	Uh, Ono? You think the egg will be okay up there by itself?
 	Cut to Ono flapping in place.
Ono 	Hapana. I better check. [Ono flies back to the egg. He pecks at it lightly.] *grunts* Huh. Not a lot of hollow space. The baby's getting big inside.
Beshte 	Does that mean it's close to hatching?
Ono 	Yes. It'll need someone to sit on it to keep it warm until the baby bird's ready to be born.
Bunga 	I'll do it! [Bunga runs up the tree.] I'm great at babysitting! [Bunga begins to hop up and down on a branch above Ono's nest.] Zuka za–
Ono 	Bunga! [Bunga pauses.] You can't just jump on the egg! You'll break it!
Bunga 	Huh. You sure?
Ono 	I'll stay with the egg. But please bring back its mom soon. Okay?
Fuli 	It shouldn't be hard to track her. [Fuli smells the tree.] *sniffs* Ah, the scent's still strong. What do you think, Kion?
 	Kion smells the tree.
Kion 	*sniffs* Yep. Got it. We'll be back before you know it. [Kion runs off.] Let's go!
 	Fuli follows Kion. Bunga climbs down the tree.
Bunga 	Have fun sitting on that egg, Ono!
 	Ono lands next to the egg.
Ono 	So. Let's figure out precisely what you need. [Ono examines his backside.] My bottom's not as large as a mama hamerkop's, so we'll need to maximize warmth. [Ono hops onto the egg and covers its sides with his wings.] There. The perfect approximation of hamerkop egg-sitting! [Ono looks around.] Hmm. I hope no one sees me like this.
 	Cut to a grove of trees during a windstorm. Kulinda flies into frame, carrying twigs. Lightning flashes, and thunder rumbles. A gust of wind blows Kulinda backward, and she drops her twigs.
Kulinda 	Oh! Fiddle leaf figs! [Rain begins to fall.] There go my sticks! [Kulinda looks up at the rain.] Oh, well. [Kulinda flies offscreen.] Plenty more where those came from!
 	Cut to twigs flying through the air. They hit Bunga in the face. He pauses.
Bunga 	Hey! Who's throwing sticks at me?
 	Beshte and Fuli walk up to Bunga.
Beshte 	No one, Little B. It's just the rainstorm.
Fuli 	*sniffs* Wait. *sniffs* The hamerkop mom is this way.
 	A rumbling noise is heard. Kion lifts one ear.
Kion 	Uh-oh. I know that sound... [Cut to mud sliding down a steep slope.] Mudslide! [The camera pans down to show hares at the bottom of the slope.] And those hares are right in its path! Come on!
 	The Lion Guard charges toward the hares. Cut to Mpishi flying in the rain.
Mpishi 	Now, what yummy tidbit can I taste before I head home?
Masikio 	[from offscreen] Mudslide! Mudslide!
Mpishi 	Ooh! [Cut to the hares fleeing the mudslide.] Red rock hares! Such a delicacy. [Mpishi dives.] Nobody should notice if one of them just happens to go missing during a mudslide. *squawks*
 	The hares pause and look up at Mpishi fearfully. She dives at them, and they flee into some aardvark dens.
Hares 	*chitter*
 	One hare breaks away from the others and runs up to the Lion Guard. Mpishi pulls up short in midair.
Mpishi 	The Lion Guard? Again? But if they're here, then they're not watching the rest of the Pride Lands! Tasty treats, [Mpishi flies offscreen.] here I come!
 	Cut to the Lion Guard and the hare.
Fuli 	Are you okay?
Hare 	I am, but the others ran into the aardvark dens to hide! The mud's headed right for them!
Beshte 	*gasps* It could bury them inside!
Kion 	Then we have to get them out. Come on. [Kion charges off.] 'Till the Pride Lands' end...
 	The rest of the Lion Guard follows Kion.
Beshte, Bunga, Fuli, and Kion 	Lion Guard defend!
 	Cut to a wide shot of Ono sitting in his nest. In the distance, a storm approaches.
Ono 	Hmm. I think my tail feathers fell asleep. *groans*
 	The egg begins to shake and crack.
Ono 	*gasps* [Ono hops off the egg.] Hapana! You're hatching! [The egg hatches to reveal a baby hamerkop.] Awww. What a cute little bird! [The baby hamerkop stands and hops toward Ono, revealing herself to be nearly as tall as he is. He flinches back.] *squawks* Okay, maybe not so little. Uh, hello there, baby hamerkop!
Baby hamerkop 	*chirps*
 	The baby hamerkop begins to dance around Ono.
Ono 	What are you doing?
Baby hamerkop 	*chirps*
Ono 	[realizing] Oh! Of course. You're doing the hamerkop family dance. That way, we'll be bonded as a family... [realizing] Wait! [Ono holds up his wings warningly.] Baby hamerkop, you don't understand. I'm not your family! Really! This is all a case of mistaken identity! My friends have gone to get your mom!
 	The baby hamerkop pauses, then continues dancing around Ono.
Baby hamerkop 	*chirps*
Ono 	*groans* [Ono facepalms into a wing.] And I hope they find her soon.
Baby hamerkop 	*chirps*
 	Cut to Beshte standing in front of the mudslide.
Beshte 	Twende kiboko! [Beshte blocks the mudslide.] *grunts* Okay, guys! Get 'em out!
 	Bunga, Fuli, and Kion run toward the hares, who are cowering in the aardvark dens. Bunga hops onto a den and taps on its roof.
Bunga 	Hey, hairy-airy-airs! You can't be in there! The mud's coming! Everybody out!
 	Fuli picks up a hare and carries it away. Kion picks up two hares and carries them away. Fuli and Kion deposit the hares on a nearby slope. Bunga approaches Masikio, who is cowering with other hares in a den.
Masikio 	It's too scary out there! Can't you just let us hide?
Bunga 	No can do. I gotta get you outta there. One way... [Bunga turns his back on the hares.] or another! *breaks wind*
Hares 	*cough*
 	The hares flee the den.
Masikio 	Oh, I say! *coughs*
 	Bunga runs after the hares. The mudslide buries the den. Cut to Kion pulling a hare from a den. He runs offscreen just as mud buries the den. Kion joins Beshte, Bunga, Fuli, and the hares on the slope and deposits his hare.
Kion 	Is everybody out?
 	Masikio looks around.
Masikio 	*gasps* Where's my sister?
 	Cut to a wide shot of a hare cowering in an aardvark den while the mudslide surges toward her. The mudslide begins to engulf the den.
Kion 	I'll get her.
 	Kion charges down the slope.
Fuli 	Kion?!
 	Kion dives into the mud. Beshte, Bunga, Fuli, and the hares watch worriedly. Bunga pulls a hare close, his expression somber. After a long moment, Kion bursts from the mud and climbs up the slope, carrying Masikio's sister.
Beshte, Bunga, Fuli, and hares	*cheer*
 	Kion deposits Masikio's sister.
Beshte 	You okay, Kion?
Kion 	*pants* Sure. Wouldn't want to do that again, though. [The rain clears.] Now, let's go find that hamerkop!
 	Cut to a wide shot of Ono and the baby hamerkop standing in his nest.
Ono 	So...uh...what do we do while we wait for your mom?
 	The baby hamerkop notices an insect flying by.
Baby hamerkop 	*chirps*
 	The insect flies away, and the baby hamerkop follows it, hopping onto the edge of Ono's nest.
Ono 	*sighs* [Ono notices the baby hamerkop on the edge of his nest.] *gasps*
 	The baby hamerkop jumps out of Ono's nest.
Baby hamerkop 	*chirps*
Ono 	Hapana! [Ono dives after the baby hamerkop and catches her in his talons.] *grunts* [Ono strains to keep the baby hamerkop from falling.] You're as heavy as a hyrax! Hold on! We can land on a nice, soft... [Cut to a thorn bush.] thorn bush?! [Ono strains to keep the baby hamerkop from falling, to no avail.] *grunts* [Ono and the baby hamerkop fall offscreen. A rustle is heard. Cut to Ono on his back in the thorn bush, with the baby hamerkop on his stomach.] Ow.
 	The insect flies by.
Baby hamerkop 	*chirps*
 	The baby hamerkop attempts to follow the insect, only to fall out of the thorn bush.
Ono 	Huh, wait! Come back! [Ono strains to free himself from the thorns, to no avail.] *grunts*
 	Cut to the baby hamerkop chasing the insect.
Baby hamerkop 	*chirps*
 	Ono extricates himself from the thorns.
Ono 	*grunts* [Ono flaps in place.] Baby bird?
 	Cut to the baby hamerkop chasing the insect into some tall grass.
Baby hamerkop 	*chirps*
Ono 	Don't move, little bird. I'm coming to get you!
 	Ono flies offscreen. Cut to water dripping off leaves. The background comes into focus, revealing the Lion Guard walking through the savanna.
Kion 	*sniffs* We're close. The scent's getting stronger.
Fuli 	*sniffs* *exhales* Much stronger. [Fuli and Kion pause.] *sniffs* Maybe 'cause we've found her nest.
 	Cut to a wide shot of the Lion Guard looking up at Kulinda's nest.
Bunga 	That's not a nest. It's a mountain in a tree!
Beshte 	Think the mama hamerkop's inside?
Bunga 	One way to find out!
 	Bunga begins to climb the tree toward Kulinda's nest.
Kion 	Bunga, wait!
Bunga 	Hello? [Bunga peers into Kulinda's nest.] Anyone home? [Bunga enters Kulinda's nest. His voice is heard offscreen.] Whoa! This place is un-Bunga-lievable! [Cut to Bunga standing in Kulinda's nest.] I bet even Beshte could fit in here! What a nest! [Bunga notices something offscreen.] *gasps* [Cut to a pile of grubs at the back of the nest.] And it's got grubs! [Bunga hangs one arm out of Kulinda's nest, clutching a grub.] *munches* I could get used to this place.
Kulinda 	[from offscreen] Well, don't! [Bunga drops the grub. Kulinda lands on a branch beside him, a twig in her beak.] 'Cause it's already taken!
Beshte 	Oh, hey, Kulinda! I didn't know it was your egg in Ono's nest.
Kulinda 	Yep!
Kion 	I don't get it. If you already have such a great nest, why'd you leave your egg with Ono?
 	Kulinda gestures to her nest.
Kulinda 	You think this just happens? My nest wasn't ready yet! [Kulinda places her twig on the nest.] There. Now, it's perfect! I needed a safe place to keep my little wudgie-cakes while I built this nest! But now, I can't wait to bring my egg back home. [after a beat] There's nothing wrong with my egg, is there?! [Kulinda flies down to flap in place in front of the Lion Guard.] Is that why you came? Because something's wrong?
Fuli 	[hurriedly] No. Everything's fine.
Beshte 	We just came to get you and walk you back to your egg!
Kulinda 	Oh, what a relief! Thank you. I'd love the company.
Kion 	Then let's go! [realizing] Uh, Bunga?
 	Cut to Kulinda's nest. Bunga comes into frame, holding a leaf full of grubs in one hand and a single grub in the other.
Bunga 	Coming! [Bunga drops the single grub into his mouth.] *gulps* Snack for the road.
 	Beshte, Fuli, and Kion begin to walk away. Kulinda follows.
Kulinda 	I do hope Ono didn't mind too terribly watching my egg.
 	Bunga slides down the tree in the background. He runs to catch up to his friends.
Beshte 	You kidding? Ono's the best.
Bunga 	Yep! I bet he and that little eggy are all cuddled up, warm and snug, right now.
 	Cut to the baby hamerkop chasing the insect through the tall grass.
Baby hamerkop 	*chirps*
Ono 	[from offscreen] *groans* [The baby hamerkop chases the insect offscreen. After a moment, Ono bursts from the tall grass and lands on his stomach. He jumps to his feet.] Finally!
 	Ono looks around frantically.
Baby hamerkop 	[from offscreen] *chirps* [Cut to the baby hamerkop jumping up at the insect. In the background, a river rushes by. She jumps dangerously close to the edge of the bank.] *chirps*
Ono 	Hapana! [Ono lunges at the baby hamerkop, tackling her, and they fall offscreen.] *grunts* [Ono jumps to his feet, facing the baby hamerkop.] What were you doing? [Ono points at the river.] Do you have any idea how dangerous that is?
Baby hamerkop 	*chirps questioningly*
Ono 	That river's moving way too fast. And you can't swim! You can't even fly! Not only that, [The baby hamerkop turns and looks at the river.] there's a waterfall down there! I did not sit on your egg 'till it hatched just to watch you get hurt! [The baby hamerkop takes on a chastised expression.] Now, we're going back to my nest to wait for your mom, and that's final. You understand?
Baby hamerkop 	*yawns*
 	Ono facepalms into a wing.
Ono 	*sighs* Great. Now, you're tired. [after a beat] Okay. Fine. We'll stay here a minute and rest. [Ono leads the baby hamerkop into the tall grass.] But in the tall grass, where it's safer.
Baby hamerkop 	*coos* [Ono and the baby hamerkop settle down side by side. The baby hamerkop nuzzles into Ono's side.] *coos*
Ono 	Uh... [Ono drapes a wing over the baby hamerkop.] That's okay. You can lean on me if you want. [The baby hamerkop leans on Ono.] *chuckles* You know, you're kinda cute when you're not getting into trouble. Sleep tight, baby hamerkop.
 	Ono closes his eyes. The camera pans up to reveal Mpishi flying overhead. As she flies offscreen, Mwoga flies onscreen behind her. Mpishi looks around.
Mpishi 	Nothing here... [Mpishi looks over one shoulder at Mwoga.] Hmm. [Mpishi flies up to Mwoga, who pulls up short in midair.] You following me, vulture?
Mwoga 	*exclaims* Oh! Why, uh, yes. Yes, I was! *clears throat* You're a hawk, you know. And where there's a hawk, there's bound to be some food to pick over!
 	Mpishi and Mwoga fly along side by side.
Mpishi 	True. We hawks are quite the hunters!
Mwoga 	With an eye for delicious meals, if I might say so. Oh, I'm Mwoga, by the by.
Mpishi 	Hello, Mwoga. I'm Mpishi.
Mwoga 	So, Mpishi, what're you doin' here in the Pride Lands? This ain't your territory.
Mpishi 	I've tried all the food in my territory. I thought I'd come here and try something new. But every time I try to grab a succulent bite around here, the Lion Guard's there to stop me.
Mwoga 	The Lion Guard? Oi. If they're on your tail, you're outta luck.
Mpishi 	Maybe I just need a little help outwitting the Lion Guard. What do you say? Wouldn't you like a fresh meal?
Mwoga 	Fresh? Bleagh! This beak only touches Grade A carrion!
Mpishi 	[repulsed] Carrion? Leftovers? You call that a meal?
Mwoga 	Well, yeah. Tender. Tasty. *slurps* And it never tries to run away!
Mpishi 	Maybe, but a truly great meal is fresh! Nothing is more thrilling than catching your own food. [Mpishi flies at the camera, and the screen blacks out. Fade to small animals marching along in a conga line. The characters and scenery take on a surrealist style.] But you gotta eat it right away, [Mpishi's head hangs into frame upside-down over the conga line.] and that's my attitude. [The camera pans right to the front of the conga line. Mpishi's head comes into frame on the right, her beak open to swallow the small animals. They march into her mouth.] 'Cause there's no doubt about it: fresh food is the best. [Cut to a skeleton with flies buzzing around it. Mpishi lands next to it.] If it's been left out for days, then give it to the rest. [Mpishi bats the skeleton at the camera, and the screen blacks out. Cut to Mpishi and Mwoga flying side by side.] Yeah, I'm just telling you how I feel. That's what I call a real, real meal. [Cut to several lines of snakes slithering along.] A real meal [The camera angles up at the sky to show Mpishi diving at the snakes.] fills your belly with delight. [Mpishi swoops at the camera, and the screen blacks out. Cut to Mpishi landing on a tree branch.] You know it right away. [Mpishi hangs upside-down to reveal several bats hanging upside-down from the tree branch.] All it takes is one bite. [The bats fly away. Mpishi follows, flying at the camera, and the screen blacks out. Cut to a close-up of Mpishi.] That's a real meal. [The camera zooms out to show Mpishi dancing alongside several hyraxes.] A real meal. Yes, it's real, real, real, so real.
 	Cut to Mpishi and Mwoga flying side by side.
Mwoga 	Not to say you're crazy, but you're out of your bird brain. [Cut to several skeletons marching along in a conga line.] Leftover food like carrion [Mwoga's head comes into frame in the background.] is all I'd ever take. [Mwoga flies offscreen. The camera pans right to the front of the conga line. Mwoga's head comes into frame on the right, his beak open to swallow the skeletons. They march into his mouth.] So what if there's some rot and some tiny, buzzing flies? [Cut to the sky. The sun slides into frame. Mwoga flies across the sun.] Food that's sitting in the sun is what I call a prize. [Cut to a close-up of Mwoga with flies buzzing around him.] I'm just telling you how I feel. [The camera zooms out to reveal Mwoga lying on his back in a ribcage. Cut to Mwoga flying.] That's what I call a real, real meal.
 	Cut to Mpishi and Mwoga flying side by side.
Mpishi and Mwoga 	A real meal fills your belly with delight. You know it right away [Cut to a giant hyrax running along. Mpishi and Mwoga fly alongside it.] 'cause all it takes is one bite. [Mpishi and Mwoga fly past the giant hyrax.] That's a real meal. A real meal. [Cut to Mpishi and Mwoga dancing side by side.] Yes, it's real, real, real, so real. [Cut to Mpishi and Mwoga flying side by side in normal style.] That's a real meal. Real meal. Yes, it's real, real, real, so real.
Mpishi 	How about this? You help me, and I will let you have all the scraps you can eat.
Mwoga 	All the scraps I can eat? Oh, I might have to talk to the committee about it...
Mpishi 	Now or never, Mwoga.
 	Mwoga thinks.
Mwoga 	Mpishi, you got yourself a deal!
 	Mpishi smiles. She and Mwoga fly offscreen. Cut to the Lion Guard cresting a ridge, with Kulinda following.
Kion 	I bet Ono will be happy to see you!
Kulinda 	Yes. And I can't wait to see my eggie-pie! [Kulinda flies toward Ono's nest.] Here comes Mommy! [Kulinda flaps in place beside Ono's nest.] *gasps* My egg!
 	The Lion Guard approaches the tree.
Kion 	Is it gone?
 	Kulinda lands on the edge of Ono's nest.
Kulinda 	No! [Cut to pieces of the baby hamerkop's egg lying in Ono's nest.] It hatched!
 	Bunga peers into Ono's nest.
Bunga 	You sure there was a baby inside?
Kulinda 	Yes! And it's gone! *wails*
 	Cut to Ono and the baby hamerkop lying together. The baby hamerkop jumps to her feet.
Baby hamerkop 	*chirps*
 	The baby hamerkop jumps offscreen. Ono's eyes snap open, and he notices the baby hamerkop missing.
Ono 	*gasps* Hapana!
 	Cut to the baby hamerkop approaching the Lion Guard. Kulinda swoops down to join her.
Baby hamerkop 	*chirps*
Kulinda 	There you are! My little one! I'd know you anywhere!
 	Kulinda and the baby hamerkop begin to dance.
Kulinda and baby hamerkop 	*chirp*
 	Cut to Ono approaching.
Ono 	Where's my baby?!
 	The Lion Guard stares at Ono in shock.
Fuli 	Uh, what'd you call it?
Ono 	[awkwardly] Uh... The baby. Her baby. Your baby.
 	Kulinda and the baby hamerkop begin to dance.
Kulinda and baby hamerkop 	*chirp*
Ono 	Awww. That's nice. She really is your baby.
 	Kulinda approaches Ono.
Kulinda 	Oh, Ono, thank you so much for watching her. I knew you'd be perfect for the job!
 	Cut to the baby hamerkop chasing an insect.
Ono 	[from offscreen] It was nothing, really. [The baby hamerkop chases the insect past Kulinda and Ono in the background.] Though I did learn something new.
 	The Lion Guard sidles up to Kulinda.
Beshte 	What's that, Ono?
Ono 	Baby hamerkops love chasing insects! So, no matter what, you always have to keep an eye on 'em! Should be common knowledge, really. Stop watching her for one second, and she's gone! Isn't that right, little...?
 	Kulinda and Ono look around frantically.
Kulinda and Ono 	*gasp*
Kulinda 	My baby! Where is she?
 	Ono takes flight. He looks around.
Ono 	Oh, where'd you go this time?
 	Ono's vision flickers. Cut to his perspective. The baby hamerkop chases the insect toward the river.
Baby hamerkop 	*chirps*
Ono 	She's at the river! We need to hurry!
Fuli 	On it!
 	Fuli races away.
Baby hamerkop 	*chirps* [The baby hamerkop falls into the river, just as Fuli runs up.] *screams*
 	A splash is heard offscreen.
Fuli 	I missed her.
 	Cut to the baby hamerkop on a log that is being swept downstream.
Baby hamerkop 	*chirps*
Kion 	[from offscreen] Not your fault. [Cut to Beshte, Bunga, Kion, Kulinda, and Ono approaching Fuli.] Come on!
 	The Lion Guard and Kulinda race alongside the river.
Baby hamerkop 	*chirps*
Kulinda 	The river's too fast!
 	The baby hamerkop is swept toward a waterfall.
Baby hamerkop 	*chirps*
Kulinda 	We can't catch up!
Baby hamerkop 	*chirps*
 	Just before the baby hamerkop is swept over the waterfall, Mpishi grabs her in her talons.
Mpishi 	*screeches*
 	Kulinda and Ono pull up short in midair.
Ono 	Hapana!
Kulinda 	No!
 	Mpishi flies away.
Mpishi 	Mmm-mmm! Hamerkop!
 	Bunga, Fuli, and Kion pause and look up at Mpishi.
Bunga 	Whoa. Didn't see that comin'.
Kion 	It's that hawk again! [Beshte, Bunga, Fuli, and Kion double back and run off.] We'll follow them and see what we can do!
 	Cut to Mpishi flying away, with Kulinda and Ono following from the air and Beshte, Bunga, Fuli, and Kion following from the ground.
Ono 	Let the baby hamerkop go!
Mpishi 	And leave the Pride Lands without trying at least one of its specialties? [Mpishi puts on a burst of speed.] I don't think so!
 	Mpishi doubles back and swoops in-between Kulinda and Ono. They dodge out of her way.
Kulinda and Ono 	*yell*
Ono 	You're not getting away that easy! [Kulinda and Ono chase Mpishi. They fly back toward the waterfall.] Drop the hamerkop, hawk!
Mpishi 	Well, if you insist.
 	Mpishi throws the baby hamerkop.
Baby hamerkop 	*shrieks*
Ono 	No!
 	Cut to Mwoga. The baby hamerkop falls toward him.
Mwoga 	Surprise!
 	Mwoga catches the baby hamerkop in his beak and flies away.
Ono 	Mwoga? [Kulinda and Ono chase Mwoga.] Come back here!
 	Cut to Beshte, Bunga, Fuli, and Kion watching from the ground.
Fuli 	Ugh! I feel so helpless down here. We have to do something!
Kion 	Wish we could, Fuli. But Ono's the only one of us that can fly.
Bunga 	Wait. I've got an idea! [Bunga climbs to the top of a tree. As Mwoga flies closer, he braces himself.] Zuka zama!
 	Bunga jumps onto Mwoga's back.
Mwoga 	*grunts* [Bunga paws at the baby hamerhop, as Mwoga begins to sink toward the ground.] Ow! Ow! Ow! Ow!
Baby hamerkop 	*chirps*
 	Mpishi swoops by, and Mwoga tosses the baby hamerkop to her.
Mpishi 	Toodle-oo! It's munchy time!
Kulinda 	No hawk's going to take my baby!
Ono 	Kulinda, wait! We need to work together! Listen, I have an idea.
 	Cut to Mwoga sinking toward the ground with Bunga on his back.
Mwoga 	The baby's gone! All right? Now, get off!
Bunga 	Sure! See ya!
 	Bunga jumps off Mwoga's back, just before he hits the ground.
Mwoga 	*yells* [Mwoga lands on the ground.] *grunts* [Beshte, Fuli, and Kion run up and surround Mwoga.] *groans* Um... Off to the Outlands then?
Kion 	Good idea, Mwoga. Get outta here.
 	Cut to Mpishi flying, with the baby hamerkop in her talons.
Mpishi 	I'm so looking forward to having you for a snack! Hamerkop is very rare where I come...
Kulinda 	[from offscreen] *shrieks*
 	Kulinda dives at Mpishi. Ono dives at Mpishi from the other direction. While Mpishi is distracted by Kulinda, Ono rams into her, freeing the baby hamerkop.
Ono 	*grunts*
Baby hamerkop 	*chirps*
Mpishi 	*yells*
 	Mpishi falls offscreen. A thud is heard. Cut to the baby hamerkop flapping in place.
Baby hamerkop 	*chirps*
 	As the baby hamerkop strains to fly, Kulinda catches her on her back. Ono swoops down to join them.
Ono 	Nice catch.
Baby hamerkop 	*chirps*
Kulinda 	Nice plan.
 	Cut to Mpishi lying on her stomach. Ono's shadow falls over her. Cut to Ono flapping in place above her.
Ono 	For the last time, hawk, leave the Pride Lands! Now!
Mpishi 	I hear you. [Mpishi sits up.] Fine. I won't hunt in the Pride Lands anymore. No dish is worth this aggravation.
 	Mpishi flies away.
Ono 	Good.
 	Cut to the Lion Guard facing Kulinda and the baby hamerkop below Kulinda's nest.
Beshte 	Kulinda, we're so glad you and your baby are back together again.
Kulinda 	Well, we wouldn't be if it weren't for all of you. Especially you, Ono. And that's why I want to thank you with something special. I want to name my baby after you.
 	Ono smiles.
Bunga 	Two Onos? [Bunga scratches his head.] Won't that be confusing?
Kulinda 	No. The baby's a girl, so I'm naming her Ona.
Ona 	*chirps*
Ono 	*chuckles* Hey! She likes it! I'm gonna miss you, Ona. But I promise I'll visit, okay?
Kulinda 	You're welcome anytime. But we consider you family now, so when you do visit, you know what you have to do.
Ono 	*sighs* Okay. I'll give it a try.
 	Kulinda, Ona, and Ono begin to dance.
Kulinda, Ona, and Ono 	*chirp*
Beshte, Bunga, Fuli, and Kion 	Awww!
Beshte 	That's nice.
Kulinda, Ona, and Ono 	*chirp*
 	The credits roll.
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