Swept Away/Transcript

Fade to a dry riverbed in the Pride Lands. Thurston and several members of his herd stand in the dry riverbed.
Thurston 	Well, everyone, I'm afraid we have no other choice. *inhales* Panic and...
Ono 	[from offscreen] Stop! [The camera zooms out to reveal that the zebras' hooves are trapped in the ground. Ono flaps in place next to Thurston.] You can't run!
 	The zebras strain to free themselves, to no avail.
Zebras 	*grunt*
Thurston 	We can still panic.
 	Cut to the Lion Guard standing on the bank.
Kion 	You don't need to panic. [The Lion Guard jumps down to join the zebras. Kion examines Thurston's hooves.] We just have to figure out how to get you unstuck.
Thurston 	I simply don't understand. There used to be a river here. But now, everything is so dry.
 	Fuli approaches Thurston.
Fuli 	That's because it's the dry season.
Thurston 	Ah, the dry season. I see. [after a beat] But where did all the water go?
Fuli 	*sighs* [sarcastically] Maybe it panicked and ran.
 	Bunga slides down the bank to stand beside Kion.
Bunga 	You know what we could really use? Some rain.
Thurston 	Oh, yes. Capital idea.
Fuli 	Well, obviously. *sighs* Is no one listening to me?
 	Cut to Beshte examining Thurston's hooves.
Beshte 	We need to hurry Kion. This mud's getting drier by the second. [Beshte glances at the sun.] If it dries up completely, we'll never get all these zebras out.
Kion 	Actually, all we need is one dark cloud.
 	Cut to a dark cloud. Ono flies into frame.
Ono 	You mean like that one?
 	Fuli approaches Kion.
Fuli 	What are you thinking, Kion?
Kion 	I'm thinking Bunga's right. We need it to rain.
Fuli 	[confused] Okay. So, where are we gonna get rain from?
Kion 	The Roar.
Fuli 	*gasps*
Kion 	It's made it rain before.
Bunga 	What? [Bunga crouches excitedly.] This I gotta see! Do it, Kion! [Kion paces away into the nearby grasslands, while Bunga jumps up and down excitedly.] Do it! Do it! Do it! Do it! Do it! Do it! Do it!
Kion 	Okay. [Kion pauses and looks over one shoulder at his friends.] Everyone, prepare to get wet. *inhales* *roars*
 	Kion uses the Roar of the Elders. The force of the Roar causes the dark cloud to swell. Lightning flashes, and thunder rumbles. The Lion Guard and the zebras look up in awe. Rain begins to fall.
Bunga 	The Roar can make it rain! Un-Bunga-lievable!
 	Bunga pumps a fist.
Fuli 	[from offscreen] Ugh. [The camera pans right to show Fuli drenched.] That's rain, all right.
 	Lightning flashes, and Kion winces. Cut to Ono flying. More lightning flashes, and thunder rumbles. Ono flies away frantically.
Ono 	Hapana!
 	Ono lands next to Beshte. Thurston pulls his hooves out of the ground.
Thurston 	*grunts* Oh! Huzzah!
Beshte 	Nice job on the rain, Kion.
Kion 	Thanks, Beshte.
Fuli 	*shivers* Now, if only there was a Roar to make it stop.
 	Bunga waves a hand dismissively.
Bunga 	It'll stop any second. [Lightning flashes, and thunder rumbles. Cut to Fuli sitting and glaring, while Bunga stands nearby.] *chuckles nervously* See?
 	Cut to Beshte standing in knee-deep water.
Beshte 	Poa! This is great! The ground is really thirsty.
Ono 	The ground might be thirsty, Beshte. But it's so dry, it can't absorb all this water. [Ono begins to flap in place.] And there's nowhere for it to go.
Fuli 	[panicked] Oh, it's going somewhere, all right. Look!
 	The camera pans up to show water flooding down the riverbed. The camera pans rapidly to the left to show the Lion Guard and the zebras in the flood's path.
Ono 	Hapana! *whimpers*
Kion 	Lion Guard! We gotta get these zebra to safety! Fuli! Round up the zebras! Beshte! See if you can block the water!
Beshte 	You got it, Kion!
 	The Lion Guard rushes toward the zebras.
Fuli 	This way! Huwezi!
 	Bunga and Fuli run offscreen. Thurston follows.
Thurston 	I don't understand. [Kion frees a zebra, and they run offscreen.] You said it was the dry season.
 	Two zebras remain stuck. Beshte skids to a halt.
Beshte 	Uh-oh.
 	The zebras strain to free themselves, to no avail.
Zebras 	*grunt*
 	The zebras look back at the steadily advancing water. Beshte runs toward them.
Beshte 	*pants*
 	Beshte blocks the water, which parts and runs in streams on either side of him.
Zebras 	*whinny* [The zebras strain to free themselves, to no avail.] *grunt*
 	Beshte continues to block the water.
Beshte 	*grunts* [Beshte begins to lose his footing.] Twende... [The zebras pull their hooves out of the ground.] Ki...bo... [The zebras run offscreen.] ko! [The flood sweeps Beshte away.] *screams* [The zebras make it to shore, while Beshte gets swept past them.] Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! [The flood sweeps Beshte around rocks.] Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! [The flood slams Beshte into a rock.] *grunts* Whoa! [Beshte gets pulled underwater. His head breaks the surface.] *gasps* [The flood sweeps Beshte along.] Whoa! [Cut to the Outlands. Beshte's voice is heard offscreen.] Whoa! [The flood deposits Beshte in the Outlands.] *grunts* [Beshte sits up.] Poa. That was the craziest waterslide ever! [Beshte looks around.] Right, guys? [after a beat] Guys? [Beshte stands.] Wait... [Beshte notices the volcano in the distance.] I'm in the Outlands. I better get back to the Pride Lands and make sure everyone else is okay.
 	Beshte turns and walks away. Cut to dark clouds over the Pride Lands. The camera pans down to the dry riverbed. Kion approaches the zebras, while Bunga, Fuli, and Ono watch from nearby.
Kion 	Anybody hurt?
Zebra 	Nope. We're okay.
Thurston 	Yes.
 	Ono lands next to Kion.
Ono 	See? You didn't have to panic and run.
Thurston 	Hmm. You're right. Zebras, remember that for next time. [Thurston walks off, and his fellow zebras follow.] Panicking was enough.
Ono 	*sighs*
Bunga 	That was un-Bunga-lievable, Kion! The Roar made it rain!
Kion 	Yeah, but it was a lot more rain than I was expecting. Good job blocking that wave, Beshte. [Kion and Ono look around.] Beshte?
 	Bunga looks around.
Bunga 	Hey, Big B? Where you hiding? [The Lion Guard approaches the bank.] Big B? [shouting] Big B?
 	The camera zooms out to show the Lion Guard alone on the bank.
Fuli 	How'd we manage to lose a whole hippo?
Kion 	All that water. It must've swept him away!
Ono 	Beshte?
Fuli 	Washed away?
 	Bunga waves a hand dismissively.
Bunga 	[laughing] No! He's Big B! You know... [Bunga holds up his arms.] big.
Ono 	Then again, that was an awful lot of water. And it was moving awfully fast.
Kion 	Hevi kabisa. I should have thought of that before I used the Roar.
 	Kion bows his head sadly.
Bunga 	But you saved the zebras.
Kion 	Let's just hope Beshte's okay.
Bunga 	'Course he's okay. [Bunga folds his arms.] He's Big B. He's gotta be okay! [The Lion Guard stares at Bunga, and his face falls.] Uh, he is gonna be okay, right?
Kion 	Ono, take a look and see if you can spot him.
 	Ono salutes Kion.
Ono 	Affirmative! [Ono flies away and begins looking for Beshte.] Come on, Beshte. Where are you?
 	Ono flies over the dry riverbed toward the Outlands. Cut to the sun. The camera pans down to show Beshte walking through the Outlands.
Beshte 	Phew. It's really hot! The sun's gonna burn me if I'm not careful. [Beshte pauses.] I better find some shade. [Beshte continues walking. He pauses again.] The riverbed might be the fastest way home...but at least, this way, I'll be able to find some shade and see more of the Outlands! [Beshte begins walking to the beat. He looks up at the sun.] Poa! That sun is hot. Gotta keep moving. Long way to walk. [Beshte pauses to watch ants crawl along some rocks.] Can't see shelter. I've looked a lot. [Beshte continues walking.] No time to waste. No place to stop, 'cause one thing hard way I've learned, [Beshte pauses on a rocky ledge.] if I'm out in the sun too long, I get burned. [A breeze blows by, and Beshte leans into it.] Loving every bit of this welcome breeze, but what I need is shady trees. [Beshte begins to descend the rocky ledge.] But it's okay, and it's all right. I'll push it along [Beshte reaches level ground.] 'till Pride Lands in sight. [Beshte continues walking. In the foreground, a caterpillar skuttles along a rock.] Need a break. Take a rest real soon. 'Till then, I'll be singing this tune. [Beshte watches several dung beetles roll balls of dung in front of him. He shakes his rump to the rhythm.] Gotta look on the bright side! [Beshte looks up at the sun.] That shining sun will never get me down. [Beshte continues walking to the beat.] Gotta look on the bright side! [Beshte walks into a grove of dead trees. A moth flits by.] A happy song will help me get around. Flood Plains would be great right now. [The moth flies toward the sun.] How about a cloud so rain come down? [The moth doubles back and lands on Beshte's face so that the red spots on its wings take the place of his eyes.] Even a shadow that'll hit the ground, [The moth flies away.] not a place that's to be found. [Beshte follows the moth.] Wait a minute. [Beshte pauses in the shadow of a large rock.] I think I've found a place. [The moth flits in place next to Beshte.] Great rock space. I can take a break. [Cut to a wide shot of the Outlands, with Beshte and the moth in the foreground.] Love the scenery, I mean to say, but got to stay safe while I'm on my way. [The moth lands on Beshte's snout. He dances in place, shaking his rump to the rhythm.] Gotta look on the bright side! [Cut to a wide shot of Beshte. In the foreground, the skinks slink onto a rock and watch him from afar.] The long way home has lots of things to see. [The skinks exchange menacing glances.] Gotta look on the bright side! [The skinks duck offscreen. Beshte continues dancing, with the moth on his snout.] Spirits high is how I'll always be. [The moth flies off Beshte's snout and flits in place.] Phew! Now, that hit the spot. Catch my breath and rest and cool off. [Beshte stretches a leg.] Stretch my leg, [Beshte continues walking.] step. I can't stop. Home on my mind. Time to move on. [Cut to Beshte walking, with the moth flying in front of him.] Pride Lands bound. Be home with ease. Love that sun but love shade and trees. [The moth flies at the screen.] Back real soon. Had time to breathe. [The moth flies offscreen.] Found that shelter. No burns for me! Gotta look on the bright side! That shining sun will never get me down. Gotta look on the bright side! [As Beshte continues walking, the skinks emerge into frame behind him.] A happy song will help me get around. [The skinks follow Beshte.] Gotta look on the bright side! The long way home has lots of things to see. Gotta look on the bright side! [Beshte dances in place, shaking his rump to the rhythm.] Spirits high is how I'll always be.
 	Cut to a close-up of Fuli running. The camera zooms out to show Bunga and Kion running alongside her in the Outlands.
Fuli 	*sighs* Who knows how far the rushing water took him?
 	Cut to an overhead shot of Bunga, Fuli, and Kion running alongside the dry riverbed.
Kion 	At least we know what direction he went.
Fuli 	Yeah, that's good, I guess. [Bunga, Fuli, and Kion pause on a ridge, with the Outlands volcano in the distance.] Unless that direction was the Outlands.
 	Bunga, Fuli, and Kion look up. Ono lands in front of them.
Ono 	No sign of Beshte. And the water's already drying up. Hippos don't do so well in the sun without any water or mud to cover their skin.
Kion 	Then we gotta find him fast. Come on!
 	Kion runs off, and Bunga and Fuli follow. After a beat, Ono flies after them.
Ono 	Wait for me!
 	Cut to a wide shot of Beshte walking through the Outlands. He pauses in the shade of a rocky overhang.
Beshte 	*sighs* That's better.
Shupavu 	[from offscreen] What are you doing in the Outlands, hippo?
Beshte 	Huh? [The skinks crawl out of cracks in a nearby rock wall.] Oh. Hey there, little lizard. I'm just looking for shade on my way back to the Pride Lands.
Njano 	We could use you for shade!
Beshte 	*chuckles* Yeah. [Shupavu and Njano crawl away.] I'll bet you could!
Skink 	We can help you find more shade...if you'd like.
Beshte 	You can?
 	Shupavu emerges on top of Beshte's head.
Shupavu 	Of course we can.
Beshte 	Poa! Like my dad says, "You can make friends wherever you go."
Shupavu 	*chuckles* How sweet. [The skinks slink away.] Now, follow me.
 	Beshte follows the skinks. Cut to Ono flying through the Outlands. He looks around for Beshte.
Ono 	He's gotta be around here somewhere. [Ono's vision flickers. Cut to his perspective. The land below is devoid of life.] *groans* Better tell Kion. [Ono flies away. Cut to Bunga, Fuli, and Kion standing in the Outlands. Ono lands in front of them.] I looked all over the Outlands, and there's no sign of him. I feel terrible.
Kion 	Don't beat yourself up, Ono. This is my fault, not yours. *sighs* He's out there all alone. [after a beat] Wait. Beshte's probably the only hippo in the Outlands. So, even if we can't find him, we should find signs of him. Ono, could you look for hippo prints? If we find those, they should lead to Beshte.
Ono 	I wasn't even looking for footprints. You got it, Kion!
 	Ono flies away.
Fuli 	[to Kion] And maybe you and I can track him by scent. *sniffs*
Kion 	Good thinking, Fuli.
Fuli and Kion 	*sniff*
Bunga 	*sniffs* You smell him? *sniffs* I don't smell him. [A breeze blows by.] *sniffs* [Bunga recoils.] Whoa! What is that smell? [Bunga covers his nose.] Whoa!
Fuli 	*sighs* [annoyed] That's you, Bunga.
Bunga 	[chuckling] Oh, yeah. [Bunga smells himself.] *inhales deeply* Pure Bunga.
Kion 	Bunga, why don't you stay downwind of us so we can track Beshte without any...interference?
Bunga 	Hmm. [Bunga flashes finger guns at Kion.] Got it. [Bunga walks behind Fuli and Kion, who exchange glances.] I know! I could shout for him so he knows we're looking for him! [loudly] Beshte! [Fuli and Kion wince. The camera cuts out to wider and wider shots as Bunga shouts.] Beshte! Beshte!
 	Birds fly out of a nearby tree.
Birds 	*caw*
Fuli 	[sarcastically] Oh, yeah. That's much less annoying. *sniffs*
 	Bunga, Fuli, and Kion walk slowly through the Outlands.
Bunga 	Beshte! [Cut to a wide shot of Bunga, Fuli, and Kion walking along the dry riverbed.] Beshte!
 	Cut to a wide shot of the Outlands volcano. Cut to Janja facing Cheezi and Chungu in the caldera, with his back to the lava.
Janja 	It don't matter what he says. You two always gotta listen to me.
Cheezi 	[laughing] You got it, boss.
Chungu 	[to Cheezi] Eh? What'd he say?
Cheezi 	He said listen to me.
Chungu 	Uh, Cheezi? I was listening to you.
Cheezi 	Not me-me. [Cheezi nods at Janja.] Him-me.
Chungu 	Who me?
 	Cut to Ushari on a nearby rock, with Cheezi and Chungu in the background. He rolls his eyes.
Ushari 	So sad.
 	Njano slinks up to Ushari.
Njano 	Psst! [shouting] Ushari!
 	Ushari turns to face Njano.
Ushari 	I'm right here.
Njano 	Yeah. Well, I got a secret you might wanna know.
Janja 	Secret?
Njano 	That hippo from the Lion Guard is stuck in the Outlands. Alone.
 	Ushari bends closer to Njano.
Ushari 	Is he now?
Njano 	Shupavu's keeping an eye on him right now.
Janja 	Ugh. Who cares about a hippo?
 	A whoosh is heard. Cheezi's, Chungu's, and Janja's eyes widen. Cut to Scar emerging from the lava with a burst of fire and a roar.
Scar 	I care.
Janja 	[nervously] Oh, yeah! Yeah! No. [stuttering] I care tons!
Cheezi 	[stuttering] Me too!
Chungu 	Eh...why do we care?
Scar 	Because if the Lion Guard's strongest is alone in the Outlands, it's the perfect opportunity to eliminate him.
Ushari 	Yesss. It will weaken the Lion Guard.
Scar 	Correct, Ushari. And then, you hyenas will get to eat whatever you like in the Pride Lands.
Cheezi 	*chuckles* Whatever we want?
Chungu 	Yum!
 	Janja approaches Cheezi and Chungu.
Janja 	First, we gotta take out Beshte.
Chungu 	But he's the strongest. How are we supposed to do that, boss?
Janja 	[in an aside to Cheezi and Chungu] Don't call me "boss" in front of [Janja jerks his head at Scar.] the boss.
Scar 	In case you fools haven't noticed, it's the dry season. Too much sun makes hippos weak. Since Beshte already seems to trust you skinks, we can use that to our advantage. I have a plan.
Janja 	[to Cheezi and Chungu] Listen to him, boys. He has a plan.
Chungu 	Uh. Him-you or him-him?
Ushari 	Just listen! Scar always has a plan. Big plans.
Scar 	Correct. Big plans indeed. Now, here's what I want you to do.
 	Cut to the skinks leading Beshte through the Outlands. They guide him to a patch of shade under a large rock.
Beshte 	Thanks again for finding me shade. The Pride Lands are all the way on the other side of [Cut to Rocky Plateau in the distance.] Rocky Plateau. But I don't think I can make it across without getting burned.
 	Njano approaches.
Njano 	I got ya covered! Literally! [Njano slinks to the top of the large rock.] I know a shortcut. Through the caves under Rocky Plateau.
Beshte 	You do?
Shupavu 	[pointedly] And you're sure that's the right way to go?
Njano 	Sure I'm sure. [Njano slinks over to Beshte.] It'll keep Beshte outta the sun so he won't burn. [Njano slinks back to Shupavu.] Trust me.
Beshte 	That'd be poa. Let's go.
Njano 	The cave's this way. [Njano slinks away.] Follow me.
Beshte 	Who knew folks were so helpful in the Outlands? Lucky I found you guys. I mean, lucky you found me. Phew! [Beshte follows Njano.] Let's go.
Shupavu 	Yes. Totally lucky.
 	The skinks follow Beshte. They lead him toward Rocky Plateau. Janja sneaks into frame, hiding behind a rock in the foreground.
Njano 	This way.
 	Janja, Cheezi, and Chungu watch as the skinks lead Beshte into Rocky Plateau.
Janja 	He's falling for it! [Janja hops onto a nearby rock.] *chuckles* This plan's gonna work out great.
Cheezi 	*laughs* I dunno, Janja. Your plans don't usually work out so good.
 	Janja approaches Cheezi and Chungu.
Janja 	*growls* This ain't my plan, fur-brain. Remember? It's Scar's.
Cheezi 	Oh, yeah. [laughing] Right.
Chungu 	Ooh! Then maybe it'll work!
 	Janja strides away.
Janja 	Exactly! [Janja pauses.] Hey! [Janja rolls his eyes.] *sighs* Never mind. Come on, fur-brains. Let's get over to Rocky Plateau. [The hyenas run offscreen.] We got work to do.
 	The hyenas begin climbing to the top of Rocky Plateau.
Cheezi, Chungu, and Janja 	*cackle*
 	Cut to Fuli walking with her head bowed to the ground.
Fuli 	*sniffs* [Fuli lifts her head.] *groans* [stuttering] I thought I had him, but...
 	Cut to Kion walking with his head bowed to the ground. Bunga stands behind him.
Kion 	*sniffs* [Kion lifts his head.] Yeah. I'm not having much luck tracking him either.
Fuli 	*sighs* [Fuli paces toward Kion.] It's hard to smell somebody's scent when it's been washed away by so much water.
Kion 	*sighs* I hope Ono's having better luck.
 	Cut to Ono flying through the Outlands.
Ono 	Come on, Beshte. Where did you go? [Ono's vision flickers. Cut to his perspective. Hippopotamus tracks lead through the Outlands.] Those look like... *gasps* Hippo prints! [Ono dives toward the hippopotamus tracks. He pauses outside the entrance to Rocky Plateau.] Of course! Beshte went into the cave to get out of the sun! [Cut to Bunga, Fuli, and Kion looking around. Ono's voice is heard from offscreen.] Kion! [Ono flies into frame.] Kion! I know where Beshte went!
Kion 	You found him?
Ono 	Not exactly. Just follow me. [Cut to Ono leading Bunga, Fuli, and Kion to the hippopotamus tracks. They pause outside the entrance to Rocky Plateau.] His tracks lead in here.
Kion 	Nice work, Ono.
 	Bunga looks down at something offscreen.
Bunga 	Whoa! Look at that!
Fuli 	What is it?
Bunga 	Big B. [Bunga presses his foot into one of the hippopotamus tracks, showing off how large it is.] He has really big feet!
Fuli 	Because he's a hippo, Bunga.
Bunga 	Oh, yeah.
Kion 	Beshte must have gone in to get shelter from the sun. Come on!
 	The Lion Guard walks into Rocky Plateau. Cut to Njano slinking along a rock wall. Cut to the skinks leading Beshte inside Rocky Plateau.
Beshte 	So, are we getting close to the end of the caves?
 	Njano pauses and looks over one shoulder at Beshte.
Njano 	Oh, we're getting close to the end, all right. *snickers*
 	Shupavu approaches Njano.
Shupavu 	[softly] You got a plan, right?
Njano 	Oh, yeah. [The skinks lead Beshte to a narrow gap in some rocks.] Hurry up.
Beshte 	*inhales* [Beshte squeezes through the narrow gap.] Okay. [Beshte strains to get through the narrow gap.] *groans* [Beshte makes it through the narrow gap.] *grunts* Phew! That was a tight squeeze. *chuckles* [Beshte notices something offscreen.] Uh-oh. [Beshte walks forward. Cut to a view of Beshte from behind, showing that the skinks have led him into a walled-in clearing.] Hey, little skinks? I think we made a wrong turn somewhere. This is a dead end.
Janja 	[from offscreen] Ya got that right!
 	Beshte pauses and looks over one shoulder. He turns around.
Beshte 	Janja!
 	Cut to Janja standing next to a large boulder at the top of Rocky Plateau.
Janja 	*cackles*
 	Cheezi and Chungu approach. Chungu is pushing a large rock with his snout.
Cheezi 	*laughs* And us!
Chungu 	Hello!
Beshte 	Skinks! [The skinks look at Beshte.] You gotta get outta here! Back the way we came, before the hye...
Janja 	Now!
 	Cheezi and Chungu push the large boulder toward the edge of Rocky Plateau.
Cheezi and Chungu 	*grunt*
 	The boulder begins to fall.
Beshte 	Little skinks! [The skinks slink offscreen.] Look out! [The boulder falls, blocking the narrow gap through which Beshte entered the walled-in clearing. The skinks disappear into cracks in the wall.] Uh-oh.
Janja 	That's right! You're trapped! And we got lots more rocks up here! *laughs* [Janja positions himself behind a large rock on the edge of Rocky Plateau.] But not for long! [Janja pushes the large rock toward the edge of Rocky Plateau.] *grunts*
 	The rock falls, and Beshte dodges out of the way.
Beshte 	*grunts* At least those little skinks got away safe.
Chungu 	But I thought the skinks was with us?
Janja 	The hippo don't know that! Come on! [Janja, Cheezi, and Chungu run toward another large rock at the edge of Rocky Plateau.] We got more rocks to push!
 	Janja, Cheezi, and Chungu push the large rock toward the edge of Rocky Plateau.
Janja, Cheezi, and Chungu 	*grunt*
 	Beshte looks up anxiously.
Beshte 	[voice quivering] Oh, boy! I don't want to be around when that rock hits! [Beshte looks over one shoulder at the blocked exit.] I just gotta unblock the entrance. [Beshte backs up.] Twende kiboko!
 	Beshte's voice echoes. Cut to Bunga, Fuli, Kion, and Ono running into Rocky Plateau. They pause.
Fuli 	*gasps*
Bunga, Fuli, Kion, and Ono 	Beshte!
 	Bunga, Fuli, Kion, and Ono continue running. Cut to Janja, Cheezi, and Chungu pushing a large rock toward the edge of Rocky Plateau.
Janja, Cheezi, and Chungu 	*grunt*
 	The rock falls into Beshte's path. He pulls to a halt.
Beshte 	*groans*
 	Bunga, Fuli, Kion, and Ono approach the exit from the other side. Bunga begins to pound on the rocks that are blocking the exit.
Bunga 	Beshte!
 	Fuli and Kion wince.
Fuli 	Bunga! Not helping!
 	Beshte's ears perk, and he turns around.
Beshte 	Bunga?
 	Bunga turns to face Fuli and Kion.
Bunga 	[smugly] It's not, huh?
Kion 	Beshte, glad to hear you're okay.
Beshte 	Thanks, Kion. But, uh...I've kind of got a "hyenas and falling rock" situation here. [Janja pushes a large rock over the edge of Rocky Plateau. Beshte dodges, and the rock lands in front of him.] They're pushing down rocks from an opening to Rocky Plateau. [Another rock falls near Beshte.] And I'm pretty sure they're trying to hit me!
Ono 	I know where that is! I flew over it while I was looking for Beshte.
 	The sound of rocks falling continues in the background.
Kion 	Hang in there, Beshte! We'll handle those hyenas!
Beshte 	[stuttering] Okay. [Another rock falls near Beshte.] But hurry. I'm runnin' outta places to go!
 	The sound of rocks falling continues in the background.
Kion 	Let's go! [Bunga, Fuli, Kion, and Ono run out of the cave.] 'Till the Pride Lands' end...
Bunga, Fuli, Kion, and Ono 	Lion Guard defend!
 	Ono leads Bunga, Fuli, and Kion out of the cave.
Ono 	This way!
 	Ono flies toward the top of Rocky Plateau. Bunga, Fuli, and Kion skid to a halt.
Kion 	*pants* Ono, wait! We can't just fly up there.
Fuli 	You can't, but I can get pretty close to flying. Huwezi!
 	Fuli runs up the rocky ledge toward the top of Rocky Plateau. Kion and Bunga exchange glances.
Kion 	Follow her.
 	Kion and Bunga follow Fuli. Cut to Janja, Cheezi, and Chungu each pushing a large rock toward the edge of Rocky Plateau, while Beshte watches worriedly from below.
Janja, Cheezi, and Chungu 	*grunt*
 	Beshte backs out of the way, and the rocks fall.
Beshte 	*groans*
Chungu 	*giggles* That one hit real loud. This is fun!
 	Janja and Cheezi pause in pushing their rocks.
Janja 	Who cares how loud it is, fur-brain? Hit the hippo!
Cheezi 	We could if he'd stop moving.
Chungu 	Huh? [Chungu approaches the edge of Rocky Plateau.] Uh, hey, Beshte. Maybe you could hold still a second?
Beshte 	I don't think so. [A rock falls, and Beshte dodges.] *grunts* [Another rock falls, and Beshte dodges again.] *grunts*
Janja 	Ha! He's running outta room! Now, for the big one.
 	Janja, Cheezi, and Chungu approach a large boulder at the edge of Rocky Plateau. They push it toward the edge.
Janja, Cheezi, and Chungu 	*grunt*
 	Beshte looks around desperately, hemmed in on all sides by rocks.
Beshte 	Uh-oh.
 	Beshte looks up fearfully. Janja, Cheezi, and Chungu continue to push the large boulder toward the edge of Rocky Plateau. The rock begins to teeter, and the hyenas step back.
Janja 	*grunts* *cackles* One smooshed hippo comin' up!
Kion 	[from offscreen] Not so fast, Janja! [Cut to Bunga, Fuli, Kion, and Ono approaching. Kion notices the large boulder teetering on the edge of Rocky Plateau.] *gasps* Whoa! Fuli! Keep that rock from falling in!
Fuli 	On it, Kion! [Fuli jumps onto the large boulder. She nearly loses her balance but rights herself.] *grunts* Totally on it.
Kion 	*snarls* [Kion runs toward Janja and drops into a defensive stance.] Back away, Janja.
 	Ono pecks Chungu on the head continually.
Chungu 	Hey! [Ono begins to peck Cheezi on the head. Cheezi and Chungu flee, with Ono chasing them.] Stop with the pecking! [Chungu turns and bites Ono's tail.] *grunts*
 	Ono strains to free himself, to no avail.
Ono 	*grunts*
 	Cheezi approaches Ono, jaws wide open.
Cheezi 	*snarls* *laughs*
 	Bunga tackles Cheezi from behind.
Bunga 	*exclaims*
 	Bunga pins Cheezi. Chungu turns, letting Ono go.
Chungu 	Hey!
 	Ono dives at Chungu.
Ono 	*grunts*
 	Ono begins pecking Chungu on the head.
Chungu 	*groans*
 	Cut to Fuli standing on the large boulder.
Fuli 	Beshte! Get out of there!
 	Beshte turns around. Cut to the blocked exit.
Beshte 	Twende kiboko! [Beshte pushes several rocks aside.] *grunts*
 	Cut to Kion advancing on Janja, Cheezi, and Chungu, while Bunga, Fuli, and Ono spectate. The hyenas back away slowly.
Kion 	Thought you could hurt one of the Lion Guard, did ya?
Janja 	Oh! Is the hippo down there one of the Lion Guard? I had no idea. *laughs* We were just havin' some fun.
 	Janja, Cheezi, and Chungu back up to the edge of a cliff. They pause and look over the drop.
Janja, Cheezi, and Chungu 	*whine*
Janja 	Hmm. [menacingly] So, I got nowhere to run, eh, cub?
Kion 	Actually, you can have all the room you need.
Janja 	*whines*
Kion 	*roars*
 	Kion uses the Roar of the Elders to blow Janja, Cheezi, and Chungu away.
Janja, Cheezi, and Chungu 	*scream*
Bunga 	I never get tired of that. [Bunga holds up a paw, as if to test for rain.] No rain this time, though. *clicks tongue* Oh, well. Least we got rid of the hyenas and saved Big B.
 	Bunga leans against the rock upon which Fuli is balanced. It begins to teeter, and Bunga falls over.
Fuli 	*gasps* [Fuli jumps off the rock.] *grunts* Bunga!
 	The rock falls over the edge of Rocky Plateau.
Ono 	Beshte!
 	The rock smashes into the ground, and dust obscures the screen. The dust clears to show Bunga peering down into the walled-in clearing.
Bunga 	Big B?
 	Fuli, Kion, and Ono peer down into the walled-in clearing worriedly. The dust down below clears to show no sign of Beshte. Fuli and Kion look around frantically.
Beshte 	[from offscreen] Boy, [Bunga, Fuli, Kion, and Ono start.] that last rock sure was a doozy, huh?
 	Bunga, Fuli, Kion, and Ono look over their shoulders. The camera zooms out to reveal Beshte standing behind them.
Bunga, Fuli, Kion, and Ono 	*sigh*
Bunga 	I thought I was gonna have to be Big B from now on.
Beshte 	Nah. I'm still here.
 	Cut to a wide shot of the Outlands volcano.
Janja, Cheezi, and Chungu 	*scream* [Janja, Cheezi, and Chungu fall out of the air and hit the ground.] *grunt*
Janja 	*scoffs* So much for that plan.
 	Cheezi stands.
Cheezi 	[chuckling] I guess Scar's plan worked out as good as one of yours. *laughs* Huh, Janja?
Chungu 	You think he's gonna be mad?
Janja 	[anxiously] You know, maybe we don't gotta go right back to the volcano.
 	Janja, Cheezi, and Chungu start to walk away.
Ushari 	[from offscreen] Janja? [Janja, Cheezi, and Chungu pause and look over their shoulders.] Hyenas? [Cut to Ushari on a rock.] Scar wants to see you. Now. And he's not happy.
 	The camera pans up to the volcano, which bubbles menacingly.
Janja 	*gulps*
 	Cheezi and Chungu cower behind Janja.
Cheezi and Chungu 	*whimper*
Janja 	Oh, boy.
 	Cut to the Lion Guard walking through the Pride Lands. Beshte is covered in sunburns.
Kion 	Beshte, I'm so sorry I got you swept into the Outlands.
Beshte 	That's okay, Kion. It's not like you did it on purpose. You were helping the zebras.
Bunga 	Yeah, and it all worked out great. [The Lion Guard pauses.] Plus, we got to see all the hyenas go flyin'!
 	Bunga does a few flips.
Kion 	*chuckles*
Beshte 	Yeah, and that never would've happened if you guys hadn't come to look for me.
Kion 	You can always count on us, Beshte.
Bunga 	You know it, Big B.
 	Bunga slaps Beshte's side, and he winces.
Beshte 	*hisses* Owww!
 	Bunga pulls his paw away to reveal a handprint indented in Beshte's sunburn. A sizzling sound is heard.
Bunga 	Ooh. You really did get burned out there.
Beshte 	Yeah. It's good to be home, where there's lots of shade...and mud! [Beshte runs offscreen. Cut to Beshte jumping into a nearby mudhole.] Oh, yeah! [Mud splatters Bunga, Fuli, Kion, and Ono. Beshte's voice is heard offscreen.] Gotta love it!
 	Fuli rolls her eyes.
Fuli 	*groans* Do we?
Beshte, Bunga, Kion, and Ono	*laugh*
 	The credits roll.
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