Legends of the Lion Guard: The Dark Prophecy (Prologue)

Prologue is the opener for Legends of the Lion Guard: The Dark Prophecy.
== Synopsis ==
After receiving a startling prophecy from an unknown lion, Kion talks with Kiara about his scar and his growing feelings for Mhina.
== Transcript ==
Inside the den of Pride Rock, Kion was curled up in his nest. His body was constantly twitching, his eyes were still open, and he was struggling to fall asleep.
Irritated by his inability to succumb to his exhaustion, Kion stood up and carefully made his way towards the entrance of the den, moving quietly past the members of the pride, who slept soundly in their nests.
He exited the den, and made his way into the Pride Lands, heading towards a grassy field, not far from Pride Rock.
He glanced up, noticing that the sky was dotted with small stars and four stars in the shape of a diamond. His eyes glittered. Around him, a soft breeze whistled through the tall grass stalks, and gradually grew stronger, bewildering the teenage lion.
Suddenly, Kion's eyes widened in shock as a spirit appeared amongst the clouds above him.
“You shall know my name soon, Kion. But I have watched you for many seasons. You have a great responsibility to uphold.”
Kion stared transfixed at the spirit above him, feeling his paws tremble with shock.
“There is a great darkness coming to a place of life. It is your duty to stop this darkness. Find hope when all is lost. Soon, make the choice that will impact you forever.” 
Before Kion could respond, the spirit faded, and he was left fixed in a state of unimaginable stupor.
He began to make his way to Pride Rock, his mind clouded by thoughts of what had occurred.
When he reached Pride Rock, he headed up to the peak, and settled down. Kion gazed upwards at the sky, his thoughts clouded with worry and anxiety over what he'd seen.
He was too distracted in his thoughts to notice Kiara emerge from the den; she came over to join him.
“Where did you go, Kion? Are you okay?” Kiara asked worriedly.
Startled out of his musings, Kion glanced over at her.
“It's nothing, Kiara. I'm fine,” Kion said dismissively.
Kiara's expression softened as she recognized the anxiety in Kion's tone, and she moved closer to him, brushing her tail along his spine.
“What's really going on, Kion? You can tell me,” Kiara prompted gently.
Kion sighed, and pressed himself closer to Kiara's pelt.
“I'm afraid the venom inside me will make me turn evil, Kiara. I don't want to end up like Scar,” Kion admitted.
“That's not going to happen. You'll be healed soon, Kion. You will never be like Scar,” Kiara said firmly.
“How can you be so sure? You heard what Rafiki said. If the venom stays inside me too long, I won't know right from wrong,” Kion said.
“I'm sure because I know who you are inside, and I love you. What Ushari did won't change who you are,” Kiara replied.
Kion sighed, gazing upwards at the night sky.
“Do you want to tell me what else is bothering you?” Kiara asked gently.
“It's something Scar told me when I confronted him in the volcano,” Kion said.
“What did he say, Kion?” Kiara prompted.
“After Ushari bit me, Scar told me that I had the Mark of Evil and that I'll turn evil, like he did,” Kion confessed. 
“Don't listen to what he said, Kion. You're not going to turn evil, that's not who you are inside,” Kiara said reassuringly.
She gently stroked her tail along Kion's spine, her eyes shining with affection.
“I need to go to the Tree of Life. I need healing as soon as possible,” Kion said.
“You'll go soon, little brother. I promise. Kenene and Nirmala will help you,” Kiara said.
Kion pressed himself closer to Kiara's pelt, feeling Kiara wrap her tail around his shoulders.
“Kiara, ever since the battle, I've felt a change in my relationship with Mhina. It's something I've felt for a while, and I know what it is now,” Kion said.
“What is it, Kion?” Kiara asked.
“I'm in love with Mhina, Kiara,” Kion admitted.
Kiara's expression softened.
“Love is a wonderful gift, Kion. I was incredibly fortunate when I found Kovu, and now that Nguruma's found Mahuluti, it's your turn to find the one you love. I am so proud of you,” Kiara said warmly. 
“When will it be the right time to tell Mhina how I feel? Do you think he feels the same way about me?” Kion asked.
“I promise that you'll know when the time is right to tell Mhina. It's clear that the two of you have a special bond. Everyone can see how much you care for each other,” Kiara replied.
“I hope you're right. Being around Mhina makes me really happy,” Kion answered.
Kiara ruffled Kion's head tuft affectionately, her eyes shining with love and pride.
“Let's go back inside, darling,” Kiara said.
She stood up, and led Kion inside the den, her tail wrapped around Kion's shoulders.
== Appearances ==
=== Characters ===
*Max Charles as Kion
*Eden Riegel as Kiara
* Michael Luwoye as Askari (unnamed)
* Lyons Luke Mathias as Nguruma (mentioned)
*Jason Marsden as Kovu (mentioned)
* Cade Sutton as Mhina (mentioned)
*Khary Payton as Rafiki (mentioned)
*Kate Micucci as Mahuluti (mentioned)
*David Oyelowo as Scar (mentioned)
* Christian Slater as Ushari (mentioned)
* Miki Yamashita as Nirmala (mentioned)
*Marieve Herington as Kenene (mentioned)
=== Groups ===
* Simba's Pride
=== Locations ===
* Pride Lands 
** Pride Rock
* Tree of Life (mentioned)
* Four Stars
* Outlands (mentioned)
** Outlands Volcano (mentioned)
=== Animals ===
* Lions
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