Legends of the Lion Guard: Battle for the Pride Lands: Chapter 8

Chapter 8 is the eighth chapter of Legends of the Lion Guard: Battle for the Pride Lands.
==Synopsis==
The kingdoms gather in the Pride Lands to discuss the return of Scar, whilst the Lion Guard and their allies fend off an attack from Kiburi's Float.
==Transcript==
On a peaceful day in the Pride Lands, the Lion Guard, joined by Anga, was relaxing in the Lair.
“Does King Simba have a plan for defeating Scar?” Beshte asked.
“Not yet. He's holding a meeting of the kingdoms today to tell them the news.” Kion said.
Fuli and Beshte exchanged a glance.
“Does that mean Mhina's coming?” Fuli asked teasingly.
At the mention of Mhina's name, Kion felt a warm ache in his chest.
“Yeah, it does.” Kion said.
He glanced up as Kiara appeared at the entrance to the Lair.
“What is it, Kiara?” Kion asked.
“The delegations from the kingdoms are here. Daddy needs you and the Guard.” Kiara said.
“Mhina's here?” Kion asked eagerly.
Kiara's expression softened.
“Yes, Mhina's here.” Kiara said.
Kion glanced at his friends.
“Let's go, everyone.” Kion said.
Kiara led the way out of the Lair, and they went up to the peak.
When they arrived, they saw Simba, Nala, Kovu, Kohana, Ayana, Makini, Rafiki, Zazu, and Nguruma settled down outside the den.
Simba glanced up as the Lion Guard, Anga, and Kiara approached.
“Zazu's informed me that the delegations from the kingdoms have arrived, and are at the watering hole border. Can you and the Lion Guard bring them here?” Simba asked.
“Sure, Dad. We can do that.” Kion said.
“Thank you, son.” Simba said.
Beside Simba, Nguruma cleared his throat.
“Can Makini and I go too, Dad?” Nguruma asked.
“Yes, Nguruma. You two can go as well.” Simba said.
Kion glanced at the Guard, Anga, Nguruma, and Makini.  
“Come on, everyone. Let's go.” Kion said.
Makini helped Nguruma to his paws, and they followed Kion, the Guard, and Anga into the Pride Lands.
“So, who all's coming to the meeting, Kion?” Bunga asked 
“Animals from the Tree of Life, North Lands, South Lands, Back Lands, Grass Walls, the Theluji Mountains, and Leopon Plains.” Kion said.
“That's certainly a lot of animals.” Ono said.
“Yes, Dad wants to make sure they're all aware of the threat, so we're united against Scar.” Kion said.
Behind him, Makini was helping Nguruma navigate around a fallen tree branch.
“Do you think anyone will want to join the patrol?” Fuli asked.
“Rani and Baliyo probably might. I know Mhina and his siblings will.” Kion said.
When they arrived at the watering hole, Kion immediately bounded up to Mhina.
“Hi Mhina.” Kion said warmly.
Mhina cleared his throat.
“Hi Kion.” Mhina said.
He and Kion exchanged a warm glance.
Jivin cleared his throat pointedly.
“Did Simba send you, Kion?” Jivin asked.
Kion nodded.
“Dad's waiting at Pride Rock. Follow me, everyone.” Kion said.
He began to lead the Lion Guard, Makini, Anga, Nguruma, and the delegations from the kingdoms to Pride Rock.
They didn't notice Shupavu and Njano were observing them from a tree branch. 
“Hmm. This certainly is interesting. We must inform Ushari.” Shupavu said.
She and Njano slipped down the trunk, and began to make their way towards the Outlands border.
Meanwhile, the Lion Guard, Anga, Makini, Nguruma, and the delegations from the kingdoms had arrived at Pride Rock.
“Follow me, I'll take you to my parents.” Kion said.
He led the way towards the peak.
Simba, Nala, Kovu, Kohana, Ayana, Rafiki, and Zazu were settled down outside the den.
“Dad, I've brought the delegations from the kingdoms to see you.” Kion said.
“Thank you, Kion.” Simba said as Makini helped Nguruma settle down beside him. 
Kion glanced at the Lion Guard, Anga, and Mhina.
“It's time to start the patrol.” Kion said.
“My siblings want to join the patrol today, Kion.” Mhina said.
Rani and Baliyo stepped out from the crowd of animals.
“Baliyo and I will join as well.” Rani said.
“Okay. Let's go, everyone. We can patrol Urembo Meadows.” Kion said.
He began to led the Lion Guard, Anga, Rani, Baliyo, Mhina, and Mhina's siblings out into the Pride Lands.
Once they'd gone, Simba stood up, and cleared his throat.
“Everyone, I propose that we head inside the den, and discuss this situation.” Simba said.
“All right, Simba.” Ajani said.
He watched as Makini helped Nguruma to his paws, and led him inside the den. 
Meanwhile, Shupavu and Njano had met up with Ushari and Scar inside the volcano.
“What news do you have, skinks?” Scar asked. 
“Animals from the kingdoms have arrived in the Pride Lands. Last we saw, they were being taken to Pride Rock by the Lion Guard.” Shupavu said.
“That certainly is interesting.” Ushari said.
“Indeed. Fetch Kiburi's Float, and inform them to stage an attack at Lake Shangaza.” Scar said.
“Of course, Scar.” Shupavu said.
Meanwhile, Simba, Nala, Kovu, Kohana, Ayana, Makini, Rafiki, Zazu, and Nguruma, and the delegations from the kingdoms had settled down inside the den. 
“What's this about, Simba? Zazu's message was very cryptic.” Ajani said.
Simba and Nala exchanged a glance. 
“You need to tell them, Simba.” Nala said.
Simba cleared his throat.
“Recently, Rafiki discovered a mysterious mark in the earth, near Mapango Cliffs. He's consulted the Spirits of the Past, and they've helped him to interpret what it means.” Simba said.
“What does it mean?” Jivin asked.
Simba hesitated, and glanced behind Jivin at Kiara.
“I'm afraid it isn't good news. It could signal great change for us all.” Simba said.
Beside him, Rafiki cleared his throat.
“The mark is in the shape of a scarred eye. It is a sign I've seen many times before, in paintings of the past. The Spirits of the Past have helped me determine that it is a sign of terrible evil, which has befallen the Pride Lands once again.” Rafiki said.
From her spot beside Nguruma, Makini cleared her throat.
“I saw the mark too. It looked exactly like a painting Uncle Rafiki had showed me.” Makini said.
The gathered animals exchanged confused glances.
“Tell them what this means, Daddy.” Kiara said.
“Kion has also reported that he'd seen a lion's head, made of fire, during a recent battle with the Outlanders.” Simba said.
“Simba, you still haven't told us what any of this means. What is the great change that will affect us all?" Ajani asked.
Simba sighed, feeling Nala press herself against his pelt.
“Everyone, this means that Scar has returned. He's the one behind the recent attacks, and he aims to destroy the Pride Lands, and most likely the surrounding territories.” Simba said.
The gathered animals gasped, exchanging shocked glances.
“Kion and his Lion Guard, and their allies are devising a plan to defeat Scar, and restore peace to the kingdoms once more.” Nala said.
Ajani cleared his throat.
“I'm sure I speak for all of us, when I say that the Pride Lands will not be alone in this fight. We will defeat this evil, united as one. We shall all prepare for battle.” Ajani said. 
“Thank you, Ajani.” Simba said.
Meanwhile, the Lion Guard, Anga, Rani, Baliyo, Mhina, and Mhina's siblings were patrolling Urembo Meadows. Kion and Mhina were walking beside each other, their tails entwined.
“Do you really think there'll be a battle with the Outlanders, Kion?” Rani asked.
“I know there will be. The Outlanders won't give up on the attacks.” Kion said.
“Luckily, they can't win against the Lion Guard.” Bunga said.
“I hope you're right, Little B.” Beshte said.
Mhina pressed himself closer to Kion's pelt.
Suddenly, Anga cleared her throat.
“We have a situation, everyone.” Anga said.
“What's the kerbubble, Anga?” Beshte asked. 
“Kiburi and his crocs are attacking Kuuma and Mahuluti at Lake Shangaza.” Anga said.
Kion exchanged a glance with Fuli and Mhina.
“They can probably fight them themselves, but we should still help them.” Kion said.
“You got it, Kion.” Beshte said.
Kion led the way to Lake Shangaza.
When they arrived, Kion bounded forward.
“You keep forgetting where the Outlands end, Kiburi.” Kion said.
“Soon, the borders will be destroyed, and the Outlands will stretch to Pride Rock.” Kiburi said.
Kion glanced behind him at the Guard, Anga, Rani, Baliyo, Mhina, and Mhina's siblings. 
“Okay, Mhina and I will handle Kiburi, the rest of you can handle his crocs.” Kion said.
Kuuma and Mahuluti stepped forward.
“We're fighting too.” Kuuma said.
Mahuluti nodded.
“You two can help the others fight the crocs.” Kion said.
“So, what're we waiting for?” Bunga asked.
“Until the Pride Lands end!” Kion called
“Lion Guard defend!” Fuli, Beshte, Bunga, and Ono chorused.
Kuuma lunged forward, knocking into Nduli, and sending him flying backwards. Mahuluti leapt forward, pinning Nduli to the ground, and growling. Fuli lunged towards Tamka, kicking him, and sending him toppling towards an acacia tree. Rani launched herself towards Kondo, knocking him towards the lakeshore.
Kion lunged towards Kiburi, pinning him to the ground.
“Do you want to give up, Kiburi? You won't win this time, you never will.” Kion said.
“Crocodiles never give up on a fight, Kion. Soon, we will win, and you will lose everything you care about.” Kiburi said 
Kiburi kicked upwards, sending Kion toppling off of him. Mhina lunged forward, kicking Kiburi, and sending him toppling towards an acacia tree.
“Okay, I've had enough. Everyone, get behind me.” Kion said.
Immediately, the Guard, Mhina, Anga, Rani, Baliyo, and Mhina's siblings rushed to stand behind him.
Kion unsheathed his claws, and sank them into the earth underneath him. 
He braced himself, and performed the Roar.
It sent Kiburi's Float flying backwards.
Kion watched as they stumbled towards the border.
Fuli cleared her throat.
“Should we head back to Pride Rock? The meeting is probably over by now.” Fuli said.
Mhina and Kion exchanged a glance.
“We'll be right behind you.” Kion said.
“What're you two gonna do?” Bunga asked.
Fuli groaned.
“That's none of our business, Bunga.” Fuli said.
Kion watched as Beshte and Fuli began to lead the way to Pride Rock, Fuli was dragging Bunga away by his scruff.
Kuuma and Mahuluti exchanged a glance.
“We'll see you at home, honey. I'll tell Simba where you are.” Kuuma said.
“Thanks, Kuuma.” Kion said.
Mhina cleared his throat.
“Can you tell my father as well?” Mhina asked.
Mahuluti nodded.
“Sure, Mhina.” Mahuluti said.
Kion watched as Kuuma and Mahuluti began to head towards Pride Rock.
Once they'd gone, Mhina moved closer to Kion, pressing himself against Kion's pelt.
“I hope you do know that I'm not intending to leave you to handle this alone. I'm beside you, I know we'll defeat Scar, together.” Mhina said.
“Thanks, Mhina. I'm so glad to have you by my side. I feel like we can accomplish anything, as long as we're together.” Kion said.
“I feel the same way. There's nowhere else I'd rather be than beside you.” Mhina said.
“We make a great team. I hope that never changes.” Kion said.
Mhina wrapped his tail around Kion's flank.
“I'm sure it won't.” Mhina said.
==Appearances==
===Characters===
*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
*Rob Lowe as Simba
*Moira Kelly as Nala
*Eden Riegel as Kiara
*Jason Marsden as Kovu (cameo)
*Ivy Bishop as Kohana / Oyenusi (cameos)
*Fiona Hart as Ayana (cameo)
*Landry Bender as Makini / Tatu (cameo)
*Lyons Luke Mathias as Nguruma
*Meghan Strange as Ayo (cameo) / Shupavu 
*Shohreh Aghdashloo as Sapphire / Janna (cameos)
*Lou Diamond Phillips as Ajani
*Khary Payton as Rafiki
*Mekai Curtis as Kopa (cameo)
*Jeff Bennett as Zazu (cameo)
*Ace Gibson as Jivin
*Erica Luttrell as Queen Maya (cameo)
*Peyton Elizabeth Lee as Rani
*Hudson Yang as Baliyo / Kicheko (cameos)
*Marieve Herington as Kenene (cameo)
*Lana McKissack as Anika / Almasi (cameos)
*Vyvan Pham as Ullu / Amali / Aphiwe (cameos)
*Evan Kishiyama as Ganda (cameo)
*Tiffany Espensen as Atiena (cameo)
*Paget Brewster as Kamaria / Ilanga / Hewa (cameos)
*Jorge Diaz as Pwani / Nduli (cameos)
*Kate Micucci as Mahuluti 
*Heather Headley as Adesida (cameo)
*Bailey Gambertoglio as Tiifu (cameo)
*Madison Pettis as Zuri (cameo)
*Allison Janney as Kuuma
*Wendie Malick as Kabila (cameo)
*John Rhys-Davies as Sokwe (cameo)
*Dan Howell as Majinuni (cameo)
*Phil Lester as Hafifu (cameo)
*James Sie as Mzazi (cameo)
*Maurice LaMarche as Mboga (cameo)
*Gary Anthony Williams as Chifu (cameo)
*David Oyelowo as Kumbutana (cameo) / Scar / Suhuba (cameo)
* Michelle Gomez as Adiah (cameo)
*Henry Kaufman as Mshale (cameo)
*Nika Futterman as Umhlaba (cameo)
*Grace Young as Wimbo (cameo)
*Renée Elise Goldsberry as Dhahabu (cameo)
*Ford Riley as Njano (cameo)
*Christian Slater as Ushari
*Common as Kiburi
*Nolan North as Tamka (cameo)
* Kristofer Hivju as Kondo (cameo)
* Christopher Jackson as Tinibu (cameo)
* Kevin Michael Richardson as Okoye (cameo)
*Fiona Riley as Danjuma (cameo)
*J. Elaine Marcos as Bukali (cameo)
===Groups===
*The Lion Guard
*Simba's Pride
*Nyuma Pride
*Night Pride
*Ukweli Pride
*Mwanga Pride
*Tumaini Pride
*Sokwe's Troop
*Moshi Pride
*Kiburi's Float
*Shupavu's Group
*North Landers
*South Landers
*Spirits of the Past (mentioned)
===Locations===
*Pride Lands 
**Pride Rock
***Lair of the Lion Guard
**Watering Hole
**Urembo Meadows
**Lake Shangaza
**Mapango Cliffs (mentioned)
*Outlands 
**Outlands Volcano
*Tree of Life (mentioned)
*North Lands (mentioned)
*South Lands (mentioned)
*Back Lands (mentioned)
*Grass Walls (mentioned)
*Theluji Mountains (mentioned)
*Leopon Plains (mentioned)
===Animals===
*Lions
*Leopons
*Cheetahs
*Hippopotamuses
*Honey Badgers
*Eagles
*Egrets
*Mandrills
*Hornbills
*Hyenas
*Crocodiles 
*Gorillas 
*Skinks 
*Zebras
*Owls
*Cranes
*Storks
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