The Morning Report/Transcript

[Bupu is seen stuck in a tree]
Bupu: 
(Straning)
Bunga: 
[Bunga is standing on top of Bupu Did you try pulling?
Bupu: 
Of course I tried pulling!
Ono: 
Everyone? We've got an impatient antelope herd back here. Seems they won't go anywhere without Bupu.
Bupu: 
Of course not. I am their leader.
Fuli: 
Good thing he didn't lead the whole herd into that tree.
Kion: 
Wait. Instead of pulling Bupu out of the tree, why don't we just break off the branch that's stuck?
Bupu: 
So I'll be walking around with a branch stuck to my horns?
Beshte: 
At least you'll be walking around.
Fuli: 
Yeah. So you can lead your herd. Like you're supposed to.
Bunga: 
Not to mention, it'll look great. [Bunga puts a branch on top of his head] Maybe I'll start wearing a branch.
Kion: 
Why don't you just see if you can break off a piece, Bunga.
Bunga: 
You got it, Kion. Zuka Zama! (Grunts) [Bunga tries to break a tree branch]
Bupu:
(Grumbles) Careful!
Nyuni:
[Off-Screen] Quit shaking my branch!
Bunga: 
(Gasps) A talking tree?
Nyuni:
[Nyuni shows up] Can't a bird feather his nest in peace?
Bunga: 
Oh. Just a Bird.
Beshte: 
Hey, Nyuni! You live here now?
Nyuni:
Yes. I like to try staying in different parts of the Savannah. And this was a great place to live. Until someone waving around his giant horns.
Bunga: 
Bupu, I think he means you.
Bupu: 
(Grumbles)
Kion: 
Nyuni, would you mind if you had to find a new nest?
Nyuni:
Why should I have to move just because this big ox came along and...
Bupu: 
I am not an ox!
Bunga: 
Or maybe he's not talking about you!
Nyuni:
Oh, I'm talking about him all right.
Zazu: 
[Zazu shows up] What is all this commotion about?
Kion: 
Oh, hey, Zazu.
Zazu: 
Kion. Hmm. An antelope stuck in a tree... This will most definitely be included in my Morning Report.
Bupu:
To the King? Does he need to find out about this? Does everyone?
Zazu: 
It is my sworn duty to keep the King informed of all the goings-on in the Pride Lands. No matter how bizarre they may be.
Kion:
Wait. I think I know how you can both be happy.
[The scene transitions to after Bupu got his head out of the tree. Bupu is seen with a branch on his head and Nyuni is on top of it]
Bupu: 
I don't know about this.
Fuli: 
At least now you can lead your herd again.
Kion: 
And you get to see even more of the Pride Lands this way.
Nyuni:
Yeah! Let's go Bupu!
Bupu: 
(Groans) Let's go, antelopes.
Nyuni:
Whoa! Easy!
[Bupu, Nyuni and his herd start to walk]
Zazu: 
Hmm. Very original solution, Kion.
Kion: 
Thanks, Zazu.
Zazu: 
Now, if you'll excuse me, I must see what else is transpiring in the Pride Lands. [Zazu starts to fly away] Not that I imagine anything will top this. Bupu, in the future, do try to avoid running into trees.
Bupu: 
Thank you, Zazu.
Fuli: 
Zazu sure likes getting into everybody's business.
Kion: 
It's his job, Fuli. He looks out for all the animals in the Pride Lands. Even us. Remember that time he was after you to slow down when we were little?
Fuli: 
Huh. Which time?
Kion: 
The time Bunga and I ran into the crocodiles...
[We go into a flashback and see Baby Bunga and Baby Kion walking through the Pride Lands]
Baby Bunga:
 Zuka Zama!
Zazu: 
[Zazu lands near them] There you are! Kion, didn't your father tell you to stay put?
Baby Kion:
Aw, Zazu! Me and Bunga are on an adventure!
Baby Fuli:
[Baby Fuli runs by Zazu] Coming through! Huwezi!
Zazu: 
(Exclaiming)
Baby Kion and Baby Bunga:
(Both Laughing)
Zazu: 
Now see here, young cheetah. You need to slow down!
Baby Fuli:
Slow down. Got it. Huwezi! [Baby Fuli runs fast and knocks Zazu down]
Zazu: 
That's not slowing down. Fuli! Fuli! [Zazu goes after Fuli]
Baby Kion and Baby Bunga:
(Both Laughing)
Zazu: 
And as for you two... {Zazu turns around and sees Kion and Bunga are gone] Kion? Bunga! Oh, dear! Where have you gotten to? [Zazu goes to look for them
Baby Kion
Adventure, here we come!
Baby Bunga:
Yeah!
Baby Kion:
[Baby Kion spots Pua's Float] (Gasps) Crocodiles!
Baby Bunga:
Crocodiles? Big deal. They can't stop us. Zuka Zama! [Baby Bunga walks up to the crocodiles]
Baby Kion:
Bunga? Wait for me.
Baby Bunga:
All right, croc-iddy crocs! Outta the way!
Pua: 
What's this?
Makuu:
Looks like a snack.
[The Crocodiles walk up to Baby Bunga]
Baby Kion:
[Baby Kion stands next to Baby Bunga] Careful crocodiles. You don't want to mess with us.
Makuu: 
Who do these little ones think they are?
Baby Bunga:
I'm Bunga! He's Kion! [Baby Bunga pokes Makuu's noise] And you crocs are in our way!
Crocodiles: 
(Laughing)
Pua: 
Little cubs. This is crocodile territory. You should leave. Now!
Makuu: 
[Makuu rises from out of the water] Unless you mean to challenge me.
Baby Bunga:
Oh, yeah! That's right! You bet your bumps I'm gonna challenge you! What does "challenge" mean?
[The crocodiles circle around the cubs]
Baby Kion:
Hey! If you're messin' with Bunga, you're messin' with me!
Makuu: 
Oh, good. Two tasty snacks at the same time...
Baby Kion:
(Gulps)
Male Crocodile:
Yummy!
Zazu: 
[Zazu shows up and lands in front of the cubs] Enough!
Baby Kion and Baby Bunga:
Zazu?
Zazu: 
I expect it's merely an oversight on your part, Pua. But surely you did not intend for Makuu to eat... The son of the King?
Pua: 
This is the son of the King?
Baby Bunga:
[Baby Bunga points at Baby Kion] Him. Not me.
Zazu: 
I hardly think the King would be pleased if your crocs gobbled him up for no reason.
Makuu: 
"No reason?" These two came to our watering hole and challenged us. We have every right to eat them.
Pua: 
Makuu is right, Zazu. King Simba knows and respects our ways.
Baby Bunga:
Zazu?
Zazu: 
[Zazu blocks the crocodiles] Very well, Pua. I, too, respect the crocodile ways. But, as Kion's well-being is my responsibility... [Zazu hops into Makuu's mouth] I offer myself in his place.
Makuu: 
Huh?
Baby Bunga:
Un-Bunga-lievable!
Zazu: 
Though I am but a humble adviser to King Simba, I expect I will satisfy even the most discriminating of palates.
Pua: 
Simba is a good and fair King. I would not want to anger him by eating his son, or his royal adviser. Especially one who displays the bravery of a crocodile. (Sighs) You three are all free to go.
[Baby Bunga and Baby Kion smile at each other]
Makuu: 
Fine. I wasn't that hungry anyway.
Pua: 
Kion. You and your friends should not come here uninvited again.
Baby Kion:
Uh... Yes, sir!
Zazu: 
Come you two. Quickly. Back to Pride Rock before Pua changes his mind.
[The scene goes back to Present day]
Bunga:
Huh. I forgot all about that.
Ono: 
Zazu jumped into Makuu's mouth to save you? That's brave.
Fuli: 
(Scoffs) He had to rescue you. You're the King's son.
Kion: 
Fuli, he was in Makuu's mouth. Not everyone can be that brave.
Bunga:
I'll say. And I know all about being brave.
Beshte: 
Sure sounds like bravery to me.
Fuli: 
Maybe.
[The scene cuts to Janja's Clan who are in another part of the Pride Lands]
Janja: 
Keep an eye out for Zazu.
Cheezi: 
Who-zu?
[Zazu lands near a bush not far from the hyenas]
Janja:
The bird. Right there. (Grunts)
Zazu: 
All appears to be in order here. Pathway clear, shrubs not too pointy.
Cheezi: 
That's the bird Scar wants us to grab?
Janja: 
Yeah.
Chungu: 
But why did he want us to grab him?
Janja: 
Who cares? When Scar tells me to do something, I do it. Just like when I tell you to do something, you do it. (Sighs) Just grab the bird! (Grunts) 
[Janja's clan pops out and surrounds Zazu]
Zazu: 
(Squawks) What is the meaning of this? Hyenas. I should have known. What do you think you're doing in the Pride Lands?
Janja:
Actually, we're leaving the Pride Lands. And you're coming with us.
Zazu: 
What? I most certainly am not!
Janja: 
Grab him and let's get moving.
[Chungu grabs Zazu]
Zazu: 
Unmouth me, you brute! Do you have any idea who I am?
Chungu: 
Ooh, ooh! I know! I know! You're Zazu.
Janja: 
Yeah, and now that we've all been properly introduced, let's go.
Zazu: 
You'll pay for this. I am adviser to the King. This is definitely making my Morning Report. 
[The hyenas bring Zazu to the Outlands and the scene cuts to Pride Rock
[Simba is seen talking to the Lion Guard about Zazu missing]
Kion: 
Zazu missed the Morning Report? Zazu? That doesn't sound like him.
Simba: 
It's never happened before.
Ono: 
We just saw him a little while ago. 
Beshte:
Maybe he's just late?
Simba: 
No. It's not like him to be late. For anything. Especially the Morning Report. If he's not here, then I'm afraid something could be wrong.
Kion: 
Don't worry, Dad. We'll find him and make sure he's okay. And I know just where
to start.
[The scene cuts back to Bupu and Nyuni]
Bupu: 
No. I haven't seen that busybody bird since this morning. Perhaps, he's out embarrassing some other animal who found himself in an unfortunate situation.
Bunga: 
How about you, Nyuni? Seen anything from up there?
Nyuni: 
Nope, but I'll keep an eye out. [Nyuni spots a little antelope wondrring off] Hey, Bupu, looks like one of the little ones is wandering off.
Bupu: 
Again? Good catch, Nyuni. I'll take care of it. [Bupu goes after the little antelope] 
Fuli: 
The two of them are getting along now?
Bupu: 
Of course we're getting along. I'm very easy to get along with.
Kion:
Ah, right. Of course. Ono, scan the skies. Fuli, see if you can track him by scent.
Ono: 
Affirmative. [Ono flys in the air to look for Zazu]
Fuli: 
On it, Kion. (Sniffing)
Bunga: 
And I'll make sure he knows we're looking for him. Zazu! [Everyone covers their ears] We're looking for you!
Beshte: 
If Zazu doesn't hear that, we'll know he's in trouble.
[The scene transitions to the Outlands and Zazu is trapped]
Cheezi & Chungu: 
(Laughing maniacally)
Zazu: 
I fail to see what's so funny?
Chungu: 
(Laughing) Really? It's funny 'cause you can't fly while you're trapped in there. (Laughs) Get it?
Cheezi:
Maybe he had to be there.
Chungu: 
But he is here.
Cheezi: 
Yeah. He ain't going nowhere.
Cheezi & Chungu: 
(Both laughing)
Zazu: 
Yes. So, now that you've trapped me so cleverly, what, pray tell, is the rest of your ingenious plan?
Cheezi: 
You ain't gonna believe this, but... we don't know.
Chungu: 
Yeah, we sure don't. We're waiting for Janja to come back and tell us.
Zazu: 
(Sighs) Of course, you are. Ugh. This wrongful imprisonment will not go unanswered.
Chungu: 
Maybe we should just eat him.
Cheezi:
You think?
Zazu: 
Oh, you're thinking now? So, what would Janja think if he returned to find that you've eaten me?
Cheezi: 
Oh, yeah.
Chungu: 
He's right. We gotta wait for Janja. Thanks, Zazu.
Zazu: 
Honestly your plan would utterly fall apart if it were't for me.
[The scene transitions to Scar and Janja inside the Volcano\
Janja: 
We got the bird, Scar. So now what?
Scar: 
Now, you get Zazu to tell you everything he knows. And you listen.
Janja: 
We went to all that trouble just to listen to that annoying, little bird?
Scar: 
That annoying, little bird is the King's royal adviser. He knows Simba's strengths, his weaknesses, who his allies are. In short, Zazu is keeper of all the secrets of the Pride Lands.
Janja: 
Oh, and if he tells us, then we know all the secrets of the Pride Lands.
Scar: 
And armed with that knowledge, taking over the Pride Lands will be a simple matter. Even for you.
Janja: 
Yeah, even for me. Hyenas would rule the Pride Lands.
Scar: 
Yes. But there's no time to waste. Zazu is very important to the royal family. No doubt Kion and his Lion Guard are already looking for him.
Janja: 
Oh, I'll get him to talk, all right. It'll be easy. He hasn't shut that hornbill of his since we found him.
[The scene transitions to Pride Lands and Ono is looking for Zazu]
Ono:
What have we here? (Gasps) [Ono spots Zazu's feathers] Those look like Zazu's feathers. Everyone! Everyone! Over here.
FUli: 
(Sniffs) That's Zazu, all right.
Bunga: 
There's more over here.
Beshte: 
What do you think happened?
Fuli: 
Nothing good, that's for sure.
Bunga: 
I don't know. Zazu's pretty old. Maybe his feathers just fell out.
Beshte: 
I don't think so, Bunga.
Kion: 
Definitely not. [Kion looks at the hyena tracks] And I bet it has something to do with these hyena tracks.
Fuli: 
The hyenas must have taken Zazu.
Bunga: 
The hyenas? What do they want with that poor, old bird?
Kion: 
I'm not waiting to find out. Follow me.
[The Lion Guard goes to the Outlands]
[The scene cuts back to the Outlands and Cheezi and Chungu are guarding Zazu]
Cheezi: 
So...Why should I let you go?
Zazu: 
Because, it's the smart thing to do. And you're the smart one.
Cheezi: 
Huh?
Zazu: 
Chungu, I'll address this to you since obviously, you are the smart one.
Chungu: 
That's what I always thought. I just didn't think of it till now. When you said it. (GIGGLES) Hear that, Cheezi? The smart bird says I'm the smart one.
Cheezi: 
(Laughs) Yeah! That makes sense. But isn't Janja the smart one?
Zazu: 
Actually, I believe that you both are the smart ones.
Cheezi: 
Yeah, right!
Chungu: 
[Chungu hugs Cheeezi] (Giggles) We is the smart ones!
Zazu: 
Indeed! And the smart thing to do is to let me go and tell Janja I escaped.
Chungu: 
Ooh, that is smart!
Cheezi: 
Yeah! If we're smart, we gotta do what the smart bird says!
Janja: 
[Janja shows up] Oh, no, you don't!
Zazu: 
Oh, dear.
Janja: 
Nice try, bird-brain.
Chungu: 
"Bird brain" (Laughing) 
Cheezi: 
Is that like a fur-brain?
Janja: 
See what I have to deal with?
Zazu: 
I'm beginning to.
Janja: 
Now. You're gonna tell us everything you know, bird. So start spilling some royal secrets. And fast.
Zazu: 
Please. The three of you don't scare me. (Chuckles)
(Hyenas Snarling)
[More Hyenas pop out]
Zazu: 
Oh... That is a lot of hyenas. Fine. Here is what I have to say. (Shouting) If anyone can hear me, I'm trapped in the Outlands!
Cheezi:
We already know that.
Chungu: 
Yeah. We're right here. You don't have to shout.
Janja: 
Ugh! We ain't got time for this!
Zazu: 
Oh, I'm sorry, were you in a hurry? I'll make this quick. (SHOUTING) I'm near the Hyeya's volcano!
Janja: 
Enough screaming! Unless you'd like me to give you something to scream about. Specially seeing as how you're startin' to get me a little steamed. (Laughs)
Zazu: 
Hmm? What now? [Janja pushes Zazu to the lava] (Screams) No! No!
Cheezi And Chungu:
(Laughing maniacally)
Zazu: 
(Screaming) All right! I'll talk! I'll talk!
Janja: 
See boys? Sometimes all it takes is a little motivation. I'm listening.
[Music Starts]
Zazu: 
¶ Don't tell anyone that I told you
[A flashback of Simba is seen from I Just Can't Wait to be King] ¶ But the king once wore leaves for a mane
¶ And yes, there are timesI have seen him
[A Flashback of Adult Simba is seen taking his place as King] ¶ Standing out on Pride Rock in the rain.
Janja: 
Tell us more, bird-brain.
Zazu: 
¶ Okay, the king likes
[We see Simba enjoying his bath] his bath to be peaceful ssurrounded by
flowers and trees. [We see Simba sleeping during the day] The king likes to sleep
through the morning
[We see Simba and Nala walking at night] ¶ At nighttime, he'll do as he pleased.
Janja: 
Is that all you've got?
Zazu: 
¶ Oh, no need for steam,
I'll tell you much more. In fact, we might
be here all day. Take it from me
when it comes to the king I do have
a great deal to say
Janja: 
Well, say it already.
Zazu:
[We see Simba greeting anmials] ¶ When Simba greets
a procession he'll greet from his left
[Simba is seen hunting] to his right. And when he's out
all day hunting. it means he won't
hunt in the night.
Chungu: 
That makes sense.
Janja: 
Give us the good stuff, bird.
Zazu: 
 ¶ No need for steam,
I'll tell you much more. In fact, we might
be here all day. Take it from me
when it comes to the king, I do have
a great deal to say.
Janja: 
(Growls)
Zazu: 
(Whimprtd)¶ There's much morethat I know [Off-screen] from now and long ago...
[The scene cuts to the Lion Guard who hear Zazu singing]
Kion: 
Zazu!
Fuli: 
Sounds like it's coming from the volcano.
Bunga: 
Sounds like he's flat.
[The scene cuts back to Janja's clan and Zazu]
Zazu: 
¶ In fact, we might
be here all day. Take it from me
when it comes to the king. I do have
a great deal to say.
¶ Take it from me
when it comes to the king, I do have
a great deal to say 
[Music ends]
Zazu:
(Screams)
Janja: 
Wait a second. You didn't tell us anything important!
Zazu: 
I most certainly did. You just weren't listening. (Sniffs) What is that delectable smell? It's me!
Cheezi: 
Steamed birdy sure smells delicious. (Laughs)
Janja: 
Let him steam! (Laughs)
Zazu: 
(Screams)
Hyenas: 
(All Laughing)
Zazu: 
I'll talk! I'll talk!
Janja: 
Too late, birdy! Since nothin' good's coming out of your mouth, something tasty's going into ours.
(All Laughing)
Chungu: 
Yeah.
[The Lion Guard shows up to save Zazu]
Kion: 
Janja! Let Zazu go!
Janja: 
Huh?
Cheezi: 
Think he wants to eat the bird too?
Chungu: 
Maybe.
Kion: 
Till the Pride Lands end...
All: 
Lion Guard defend!
[The Lion Guard goes after the hyenas]
Bunga: 
Heya, hyenas. Zuka Zama!
[Kion fights Janja]
Janja: 
(Groans) So you came to rescue the royal advisor to the king.
Kion: 
No, I came to rescue my friend!
Beshte: 
[Beshte fights a hyena] (Grunting)
Zazu: 
Ouch.
Cheezi: 
[Bunga jumps onto Cheezi] (Whimpering)
Zazu: 
A-ha! That's definitely going into my Morning Report.
Chungu: 
[Chungu goes after Ono] (Grunts)
Ono: 
Missed me. Try again.
Chungu: 
Um, okay. [Chungu puts his head in the steam] (Whimpering) Hot! Hot!
Zazu: 
Nice going, Ono. [Zazu sees Fuli surrounded by the hyenas] Oh, no! They have Fuli backed up to the ledge.
(Hyenas Growling)
Zazu: 
(Yells) Fuli! Fuli!
Fuli: 
[Fuli backs away from the hyenas] (Exhales) Little busy here, Zazu.
Zazu: 
Very well. Up to me. (Grunts)
Fuli: 
You sure you want to take me on? (Growls)
Zazu: 
[Zazu moves his trap so he can help Fuli] I'm coming, Fuli!
Fuli: 
Zazu?
Zazu: 
(Yelling) [Zazu knocks into the hyenas]
Fuli: 
Whoa! Thanks, Zazu!
Zazu: 
Just doing what has to be done. [The hyenas knock into Zazu's trap and he starts to go towards the lava] (Screams)
Kion: 
Zazu? [Kion sees Zazu and bumps Janja]
Zazu: 
Oh, no!
Fuli: 
Zazu! [Fuli watches Zazu drift to the lava]
Kion: 
This better work. (Roars) [Kion uses the Roar of the Elders to save Zazu]
Zazu: 
[Zazu breaks the trap and is free[ (Grunts) (Squawks) Gracious. [Zazu lands next to Kion]
Kion: 
Zazu? You okay?
Zazu: 
Indeed. Thanks to you!
Janja: 
(Low growl)
Kion: 
(Grunts)
Janja: 
Bird's free. Let's get outta here!
[Janja's clan leave and go back to the Volcano]
Cheezi: 
That bird sure told us a lot, Janja!
Chungu: 
Yeah, he sure did!
Janja: 
But he didn't tell us anything useful, fur-brains.
Cheezi:
He didn't? (Sighs) Good. 'Cause I already forgot it all.
Chungu: 
Ooh, wait! I remember where Simba takes his bath!
Janja: 
Oh.
Kion: 
Come on, Zazu. Let's get you back to Pride Rock.
Zazu: 
Yes. You took the words right out of my beak. 
[The scene transitions to night time and at Pride Rock]
Zazu:
[Zazu gets ready to do the Morning Report] And so, for today's Morning Report...
Simba: 
[Simba gives him a look] The Morning Report? Really, Zazu?
Zazu: 
Yes. (Sighs In Relief) I've never given a late Morning Report.
Beshte: 
Not your fault, Zazu.
Kion:
It was the hyenas.
Bunga: 
Yeah! But you should've seen Zazu in action!
Fuli: 
Yeah. You took out two hyenas to save me. Not everyone can be that brave. I owe you one.
Zazu: 
Oh. Thank you, Fuli. Though I wouldn't be here if you all hadn't rescued me. In fact, I owe all of you one.
Kion: 
Not me. We're even. [Kion walks up to Zazu] Maybe you forgot that you saved me from the crocs when I was a little cub. But I never did.
Zazu: 
[Zazu points out a feather] Ah, yes. That was a close one, indeed. But enough reminiscing. And on with the Morning Report!
Simba: 
Oh, by all means, before it's morning again.
Zazu: 
Well, it all began this morning! After observing Kion's clever solution for Bupu - the sight of an antelope stuck in a tree is quite amusing, sire. I then continued my inspection of the path through the grasslands, where I encountered the hyenas. Of course we know how that turned out, don't we?
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