Long Lost Prince (EBA's Fanon)

Long Lost Prince is the first episode in EBA's Fanon, a continuation of The Lion Guard.
==Synopsis==
When a lost lion shows up at the Tree of Life, the Night Pride helps him find his home.
==Transcript==
(December 4th, 2023 / 1-E1-R2) Long Lost Prince: Revision 2
Section 1 of 5: Opening 	Section 1 of 5: Opening
 	♪ {Intro} ♪
 	The title card appears. The episode name appears on the card: ◄ LONG LOST PRINCE ►
 	The scene opens at the Tree of Life. Kion is assisting some foxes who are entering the Tree of Life.
Kion 	Come this way.
 	The camera moves to show the Tree of Life.
Kion 	Everyone, welcome to the Tree of Life.
Fox 1 	Wow.
Fox 2 	Ooh.
Fox 3 	It's beautiful.
Kion 	Come on, let's get you to the Queen.
 	The scene cuts to the inside of the Tree of Life. Rani and Nirmala are inside, and Kion is entering with the 3 foxes.
Kion 	Rani, Nirmala?
Rani 	Oh, hey Kion. Who do we have here?
Kion 	These foxes were attacked by a bear.
Nirmala 	Alright, let me see here...
 	Nirmala examines the 3 foxes.
Nirmala 	Your healing will be simple. Please, follow me.
Fox 2 	Thank you.
 	Fox 1 and Fox 2 look at each other. They nod and follow Nirmala out of the Tree of Life.
Rani 	So, Kion, busy day today?
Kion 	Yeah, those foxes were the fourth animals that showed up today, and it's not even noon yet.
Rani 	Ha, well if you need a break, I can cover new arrivals for now.
Kion 	Oh, that would be great. Thanks!
Rani 	No problem Kion.
 	Kion and Rani both leave the Tree of Life.
 	
 	The scene cuts to Kion at the Lake of Reflection. He lays down and takes a drink. Anga is flying above.
 	Anga flies down and lands next to Kion.
Anga 	Everything okay?
Kion 	Yeah, just tired. The dry season brings lots of animals here.
Anga 	Well, at least we don't have any lions made of flames anywhere around here.
Kion 	Ha, I suppose it could be worse.
 	Bunga, Beshte, Fuli, and Ono show up.
Ono 	Kion!
Kion 	Ono? What's up?
Ono 	Queen Rani needs your help.
Kion 	Alright, lead the way.
Ono 	Affirmative.
Section 2 of 5: The Lost Lion 	Section 2 of 5: The Lost Lion
 	The scene cuts to the mountain pass. Rani is assisting Kopa, who is seriously hurt. Kopa has several scars.
 	Kion, Bunga, Beshte, Fuli, Ono, and Anga arrive to help Rani.
Kion 	Rani? Everything alright?
Rani 	For now. But, this lion is hurt. Where's Nirmala?
 	Nirmala arrives.
Nirmala 	Right here.
 	Nirmala examines Kopa.
Nirmala 	We need to get him to the Tree of Life right away.
Beshte 	I can help with that.
 	Beshte picks up Kopa.
Beshte 	Twende kiboko!
 	
 	The scene cuts to the inside of the Tree of Life. All of the Night Pride are there.
Nirmala 	There, these leaves should heal your wounds.
Kopa 	Thank you.
Rani 	So, who are you?
Kopa 	My name is Kopa.
Nirmala 	Kopa, what happened? How did you get hurt?
Kopa 	I was attacked. I was just wandering. Until a bear attacked me. He got me pretty good.
Surak 	Another bear attack?
Kopa 	Who are you? And, where am I?
Nirmala 	I'm Nirmala, the healer of the Tree of Life. And this is King Kion and Queen Rani of the Tree of Life.
Kopa 	The Tree of Life?
Nirmala 	The Tree of Life is a sanctuary for animals who are hurt.
Kopa 	Oh, well at least I was attacked here.
Bunga 	Oh yeah. If you were attacked somewhere else, we wouldn't have found you. And then who knows what would've happened to you.
Fuli 	Bunga!
Rani 	Kopa, are you from around here?
Kopa 	I don't know...
Rani 	Where are you from?
Kopa 	Well...
Beshte 	Do you have a home.
Kopa 	Well, yes. I do, but...
Baliyo 	But...?
Kopa 	*Exhales* I was attacked when I was just a cub. I ran away after that. And, ever since, I've been trying to find my way home.
Rani 	I wish we could help you find your home. Do you know where it is?
Kopa 	No, I can't remember anything about my home. My parents were the king and queen. And, I would have been the future king.
Fuli 	Azaad knows all of the lands. I wonder if he might be able to help.
Surak 	Worth a try.
Nirmala 	Alright, Kopa, you need to rest now. You don't want to hurt yourself any more.
Kopa 	Yeah, you're right.
Section 3 of 5 	Section 3 of 5
 	The scene cuts to the outside of the Tree of Life. All of the Night Pride are there, minus Nirmala who is staying inside to treat Kopa.
Rani 	[To Kion] So, how was your break?
Kion 	Wasn't much of a break.
Rani 	Ha, sorry about that.
Kion 	It's fine.
Surak 	Kopa said he was attacked by a bear.
Baliyo 	That's the third bear attack today.
Kion 	This bear could be bad.
Rani 	We all saw what it did to Kopa.
Kion 	*Sarcastically* Made him look like me?
Rani 	Ha. Although, he actually does look a lot like you.
Kion 	Really?
Beshte 	I can see it.
Baliyo 	Yeah, me too.
Rani 	I wouldn't be surprised if you're related.
Kion 	But remember, we still have a bear on the loose.
Bunga 	Pfft, it's just a bear. How hard can it be?
Ono 	Bears are pretty strong. Common knowledge really.
Kion 	Anga, think you can keep an eye out for this bear?
Anga 	Sure thing Kion. Anga lenga!
 	Anga flies off.
Kion 	Thanks Anga.
Rani 	Well, I think we should get back to patrolling.
Kion 	Right. With that bear around, we need to be ready.
 	
 	The scene cuts to the mountain pass. The Night Pride, minus Nirmala, is there.
 	Both Ono and Anga are flying, looking for the bear.
Anga 	Ono, see anything?
Ono 	No. Wait a tick...
 	Ono spots a bear hiding in a tree.
Ono 	Everyone, there's a bear in a tree.
Fuli 	That's got to be him.
Rani 	[To Bhaaloo] *Shouts* Hey! Who are you?
Bhaaloo 	Oops. Looks like Bhaaloo best be on his way.
 	Kion begins to run towards Bhaaloo. Bhaaloo runs off. Kion stops chasing him.
Bunga 	See, I told you, "How hard can it be?"
Surak 	Wonder why he ran away.
Kion 	Doesn't matter. He's gone, for now at least.
Section 4 of 5: Prince Of Pride Rock	Section 4 of 5: Prince Of Pride Rock
 	The scene cuts to the inside of the Tree of Life. The entire Night Pride is there, along with Kopa, who is lying down. Azaad is also there.
Nirmala 	[To Kopa] How do you feel?
Kopa 	Better, thank you.
Rani 	You're welcome to stay at the Tree of Life as long as you want.
Kopa 	Thank you, but I still have a home. I may not know where, but one day, I'll find it.
Fuli 	Well, that's why I brought Azaad.
Azaad 	Azaad has traveled far, and I have visited all of the great lands. Now, what do you remember about your home?
Kopa 	Not much. My parents ruled the entire kingdom though.
Azaad 	Many places are ruled by lions. Do you remember the name of your home?
Kopa 	No, I don't.
Azaad 	Do you remember the names of your parents?
Kopa 	Yes, their names were Simba and Nala.
 	Is this note even needed? It's pretty obvious... Cue the interested/confused look on Kion's face.
Kion 	Simba and Nala are your parents?
Kopa 	Yes.
Kion 	Are you from the Pride Lands?
Kopa 	The Pride Lands... yes! That's right, that's what the name was. Do you know where the Pride Lands are?
Kion 	I might.
Kopa 	Oh yes, I can't wait to go back home! I'm sure my parents miss me.
Kion 	But, Kopa... Simba and Nala are my parents... And I've never heard of you.
Kopa 	They... are?
 	Kion nods in return.
Rani 	You two DO look similar. Didn't I say I wouldn't be surprised if you're related?
Kion 	Yeah, that's true... I don't know. I need a minute to think.
 	
 	The scene cuts to Kion walking towards a ledge. Mufasa appears in the clouds.
Kion 	Grandfather?
Mufasa 	I'm here Kion.
Kion 	Mufasa... do I have an older brother?
Mufasa 	*Hesitates* Kion, I think you're old enough now to learn the truth...
Kion 	The truth?
Mufasa 	Yes... Kion, you did have an older brother. His name was Kopa.
Kion 	So, it's true...
Mufasa 	When he was young, he was attacked. He ran way from the Pride Lands. Nobody knows where he is, not even me.
Kion 	Kopa's here at the Tree of Life.
Mufasa 	Is that so?
Kion 	Why was this kept from me?
Mufasa 	*Exhales* Kion, please bring Kopa back home to the Pride Lands. While you're there, ask your father about him.
Kion 	Okay...
 	As Kion walks away, Mufasa disappears.
Section 5 of 5 	Section 5 of 5
 	The scene returns to the inside of the Tree of Life. Kion is walking in.
Kion 	Turns out, Kopa is my brother.
Kopa 	I have a brother!
Kion 	Kopa, for now, you can stay here at the Tree of Life. The Pride Lands are a long way away.
Kopa 	Oh.
Kion 	Once you're healed, I'll make sure you get home to the Pride Lands safely.
Kopa 	Thank you Kion. For everything...
Kion 	You're welcome, brother.
Kopa 	Wait, Kion, if you're here, who's the future king and queen of the Pride Lands?
Kion 	Kiara, our sister, and Kovu, her mate.
Kopa 	We have a sister?
Kion 	Yeah, she's older than me but younger than you. You'd like her.
Kopa 	How often do you visit the Pride Lands?
Kion 	The Pride Lands are too far away. It's hard to find time when I'm the king to do much. But, Zazu flies by every once in a while to tell me what's going on in the Pride Lands.
Kopa 	Zazu? The bird? I remember him!
Kion 	Yeah. Zazu's been in the family for a long time. So has Rafiki.
Kopa 	I remember Rafiki too!
Makini 	Hey Kopa, come back here for a moment.
Kopa 	Oh, okay.
 	The scene cuts to show the cave paintings in the Tree of Life.
Kopa 	Wow.
Makini 	These paintings show the history of the Tree of Life.
 	Makini shows a painting of Askari learning to master the Roar. The painting comes to life.
Makini 	That's Askari, the leader of the first Lion Guard.
Kopa 	Simba told me about Askari and the Lion Guard, but I've never actually seen the Lion Guard. There was no Lion Guard when I lived there.
Kion 	I led the Lion Guard for a while before I moved here to be with Rani.
Kopa 	Simba told me that the leader of the Lion Guard has a powerful roar that can send any animal flying. Is this true? It always sounded made up, I never believed it.
Kion 	You want to see for yourself?
Kopa 	Of course!
Kion 	Okay, follow me.
 	
 	The scene cuts to Cikha Escarpment.
Makini 	This is Cikha Escarpment. Askari first discovered the Roar of the Elders here.
Kopa 	Really? Wow.
Kion 	Ready?
Kopa 	Of course.
 	Kion uses the Roar of the Elders.
Kopa 	Wow!
Kion 	Pretty cool, right?
Kopa 	I always thought it was made up. That was the coolest thing I have ever seen!
Kion 	Dad never told me about the Roar until I accidentally used it.
Kopa 	*Laughs* I'm sure that must have been a surprise.
Kion 	It sure was.
 	Roll the end credits.
Note: As with all episodes I create, there is a chance it will be updated in the future. If you feel something needs changing, let me know and maybe I'll make that change.
==Summary==
Kion is now an adult, and overtime has became the leader of the Night Pride, leaving Rani to perform the royal duties. The Night Pride patrols the Tree of Life. Rani usually handles most of the queen stuff, Nirmala handles most of the healing, and Kion handles most of the new arrivals.
While Kion is taking a break, he receives word that Rani needs immediate assistance helping an injured lion to the Tree of Life. When Kion and the rest of the Night Pride arrive, they bring the lion to the Tree of Life, where Nirmala begins to heal the lion's scars.
At the Tree of Life, the lion reveals his name is Kopa. He explains that he was just wandering when a bear attacked him. The bear left several scars on him. He then reveals that, he does have a home, but he ran away after being attacked as a cub, and he has been searching for his home since.
Later, Kion and Rani discuss the bear, since Kopa wasn't the first animal to come in after being attacked by a bear that day. Kion jokingly said the bear made Kopa look like him, and Rani pointed out that he and Kopa actually do look very similar. Later, the Night Pride spot Bhaaloo, and chase him off.
The Night Pride then begins to help Kopa find his home. Kopa reveals that his parents, named Simba and Nala were the king and queen. Kion asks Kopa if he is from the Pride Lands, and he responds in the affirmative. Kion decides to talk to Mufasa, who confirms that Kopa is Kion's brother. When Kion asks why this was kept from him, Mufasa directs him to ask Simba. Kion then returns to update Kopa on what goes on in the Pride Lands.
==Characters==
Main Characters	Secondary Characters	Minor Characters
Kion 	Azaad 	Anga
Kopa 	Mufasa (Spirit) 	Askari (Cave Painting)
Rani 	Nirmala 	Baliyo
 	Ono 	Beshte
 	 	Bhaaloo (Original Character)
 	 	Bunga
 	 	Fox 1 (Original Character - Unnamed)
 	 	Fox 2 (Original Character - Unnamed)
 	 	Fox 3 (Original Character - Unnamed)
 	 	Fuli
 	 	Kovu (Mentioned)
 	 	Nala (Mentioned)
 	 	Rafiki (Mentioned)
 	 	Simba (Mentioned)
 	 	Surak
 	 	Zazu (Mentioned)
Note: Characters are categorized by their importance in this episode alone, and does not take into account any other episodes.
==Development==
This episode was never planned to exist. When EBA's Fanon was initially started, the plan was to not introduce non-canon characters such as Kopa. However, my complete lack of ideas led to the change of direction, and I decided to make an exception once I figured out how I could properly fit Kopa into the story, without messing with the canon.
==Trivia==
* This episode takes place when Kion is 6 years old. He, along with the rest of the guard, are now adults.
* This is the fastest episode to be written. The initial release was written in just 4 days.
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