The Morning Report (episode)/Transcript

(Bupu is seen with his horn stuck in a tree and he tries to get out)
Bupu: 
(Straning)
(Bunga is standing on Bupu)
Bunga:
Did you try pulling?
Bupu: 
Of course I tried pulling!
Ono: 
Everyone? (Ono looks at the antelopes) 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:
(Fuli turns to Kion) 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 tree on 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!" (Bunga jumps on the branch trying to break it)
Bupu: 
(Grunts) (Grumbles) Careful!
Nyuni: 
(Off screen) Quit shaking my branch!
Bunga: 
(Gasps) A talking tree?
(Nyuni shows up)
Nyuni: 
Can't a bird feather his nest in peace?
Bunga: 
(Bunga puts his hands on his hips) 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: 
(Bunga leans towards Bupu) 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 shows up)
Zazu: 
What is all this commotion about?
Kion: 
Oh, hey, Zazu.
Zazu: 
(Zazu faces Kion) Kion. (Zazu walks up to the tree) 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: 
(Zazu lifts one wing up) 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.
(Bupu walks the branch attached to his horn and Nyuni riding in his nest)
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.
(Bupu, Nyuno and Bupu's herd leave)
Nyuni: 
Whoa! Easy!
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 flies 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 flashback into the past when Kion and Bunga were babies and are seen walking in the Pride Lands)
Baby Bunga: 
(Baby Bunga jumps) "Zuka Zama!"
(Zazu flies over Baby Bunga and Baby Kion and then lands)
Zazu: 
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 runs by and knocks into Zazu)
Baby Fuli:
Coming through! "Huwezi!"
Zazu: 
(Exclaiming)
Baby Bunga: and Baby Kion: 
(Laughing)
Zazu: 
(Zazu turns to face Fuli) Now see here, young cheetah. You need to slow down!
Baby Fuli: 
Slow down. Got it. "Huwezi!" 
(Baby Fuli runs past Zazu)
Zazu: 
That's not slowing down. Fuli! Fuli!
(Zazu chases after Fuli)
(Baby Bunga points and they start to walk)
Baby Bunga: and Baby Kion: 
(Laughing)
Zazu: 
And as for you two... Kion? Bunga! Oh, dear! Where have you gotten to?
Baby Kion 
Adventure, here we come!
Baby Bunga: 
(Bunga jumps) Yeah!
(Baby Kion spots Pua's float in the water)
Baby Kion: 
(Kion gets lower) (Gasps) Crocodiles!
Baby Bunga: 
Crocodiles? Big deal. (Bunga points to himself) They can't stop us. "Zuka Zama!"
Baby Kion: 
Bunga? Wait for me.
(Baby Bunga talks to the crocodiles)
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 shows up)
Baby Kion: 
Careful crocodiles. You don't want to mess with us.
Makuu: 
Who do these little ones think they are?
Baby Bunga 
I'm Bunga! (Bunga points to himself and then points to Kion) He's Kion! (Baby Bunga pokes Makuu's noise) And you crocs are in our way!
Crcodiles: 
(Laughing)
Pua: 
Little cubs. This is crocodile territory. You should leave. Now!
Makuu: 
(Makuu rises up) Unless you mean to challenge me.
Baby Bunga: 
Oh, yeah! That's right! You bet your bumps I'm gonna challenge you! (Bunga folds his hands behind his back) What does "challenge" mean?
(The crocodiles circle around Baby Kion and Baby Bunga)
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 lands in front of Bunga and Kion)
Zazu: 
Enough!
Baby Bunga: Baby Kion: 
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? (Zazu introduces Baby Kion)
Pua: 
This is the son of the King?
Baby Bunga: 
(Baby Bunga points to 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 Kion: 
Zazu?
Zazu: 
 
Very well, Pua. I, too, respect the crocodile ways. But, as Kion's well-being is my responsibility... (Zazu jumps 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 and Zazu jumps out of Makuu's mouth)
Makuu: 
Fine. I wasn't that hungry anyway.
(Pua turns to Kion)
Pua: 
Kion. You and your friends should not come here uninvited again.
Baby Kion:
Uh... Yes, sir!
(Zazu brings Baby Bunga and Baby Kion back to Pride Rock)
Zazu: 
Come you two. Quickly. Back to Pride Rock before Pua changes his mind.
(Back in the present day the lion guard is there listing to the story)
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 transitions and Janja's clan is in the Pride Lands looking for Zazu)
Janja: 
Keep an eye out for Zazu.
Cheezi: 
Who-zu?
(Zazu lands)
Janja: 
The bird. Right there. (Grunts)
(Zazu looks at the bushes)
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)
(The hyenas pop out near Zazu)
Zazu: 
(Squawks) What is the meaning of this? 
(Chungu shows his teeth to Zazu)
Zazu: 
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 picks up Zazu with his mouth)
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.
(Chungu picks up Zazu and the hyenas go to the Outlands)
Zazu: 
You'll pay for this. I am adviser to the King. This is definitely making my Morning Report.
(The scene transitions to Pride Rock the Lion Guard is seen talking to Simba)
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 transitions and the Lion Guard goes to talk 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, (Nyuni puts one wing on his eyes) but I'll keep an eye out. (Nyuni sees Boboka's son walking away) Hey, Bupu, looks like one of the little ones is wandering off.
Bupu: 
(Bupu turns to the little one) Again? Good catch, Nyuni. I'll take care of it.
(Bupu starts to go after Boboka's son)
Fuli: 
The two of them are getting along now?
(Bupu turns around)
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 goes to search for Zazu)
Fuli: 
On it, Kion. (Sniffing)
Bunga: 
And I'll make sure he knows we're looking for him. Zazu! 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 Cheezi and Chungu guard Zazu who's trapped)
Cheezi & Chungu: 
(Laughing manically)
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: 
(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?
(Chungu nods)
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 weren't for me.
(The scene transitions and Janja is seen talking to Scar)
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, (Janja jumps) 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 and Ono is seen looking in the Pride Lands)
Ono: 
What have we here? (Ono sees Zazu's feathers) (Gasps) Those look like Zazu's feathers. Everyone! Everyone! Over here.
(The rest of the lion guard look at Zazu's feathers)
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 sees hyena tracks on the ground)
Kion:
Definitely not. And I bet it has something to do with these hyena tracks.
(The lion guard looks at the Outland's Volcano)
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 into the Outlands)
(The scene transitions and Cheezi and Chungu are seen talking to 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 and Chungu hug each other)
Cheezi: 
Yeah, right!
Chungu: 
(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!
(Cheezi starts to take Zazu out of the trap but Janja shows up)
Janja: 
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: 
(Zazu looks to the side) I'm beginning to.
Janja: 
(Janja steps closer to Zazu) 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. (Zazu turns away from Janja and crosses his wings) (Chuckles)
(More of Janja's clan shows up and circles around Zazu)
(Hyenas snarling)
Zazu: 
(Zazu's eyes pop open) 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 Hyena'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 brings Zazu near a steam vent) (Scream) No! No!
Cheezi and Chungu: 
(Laughing manically)
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
(Young Simba is seen putting leaves around him looking like a main)
¶ But the king once wore leaves for a mane ¶ And yes, there are times I have seen him
(Young Adult Simba is seen on Pride Rock, roaring and taking his place as king)
¶ Standing out on Pride Rock in the rain.
Janja: 
Tell us more, bird-brain.
Zazu: 
¶ Okay, (Simba is seen bathing in the water) the king likes his bath to be peaceful surrounded by flowers and trees. (Simba is seen sleeping at Pride Rock) The king likes to sleep through the morning
(Simba and Nala are seen walking in the dark)
¶ At nighttime, he'll do as he pleased.
Janja: 
Is that all you've got?
(Janja pushes Zazu near the steam)
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 rolls his eyes)
Janja: 
Well, say it already.
Zazu: 
¶ When Simba greets a procession he'll greet from his left to his right. (Simba is seen walking greeting animals and going for a hunt) 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:
(Whimpers) ¶ There's much more that I know from now and long ago...
(The Lion Guard walks in the Outlands)
Kion: 
Zazu!
Fuli: 
Sounds like it's coming from the volcano.
Zazu: 
(Off screen) (Screams)
Bunga: 
Sounds like he's flat.
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  (Screams)
(Music ends)
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 start to fight the the hyenas)
Bunga: 
Heya, hyenas. "Zuka Zama!"
(Janja knocks into Kion)
Janja:
(Groans) So you came to rescue the royal advisor to the king.
Kion: 
No, I came to save my friend!
(Beshte flips some hyenas)
Beshte: 
(Grunting)
Zazu:
Ouch.
(Bunga chases Cheezi)
Cheezi: 
(Whimpering)
Zazu: 
A-ha! That's definitely going into my Morning Report.
(Ono tricks Chungu)
Chungu: 
(Grunts)
Ono: 
Missed me. Try again.
Chungu:
 Um, okay. (Chungu goes near the steam vent) (Whimpers) Hot! Hot!
Zazu: 
Nice going, Ono. (Zazu spots Fuli) Oh, no! They have Fuli backed up to the ledge.
(Hyenas Growls)
Zazu: 
(Yells) Fuli! Fuli!
(Fuli tries to escape the hyenas)
Fuli:
(Exhales) Little busy here, Zazu.
Zazu: 
Very well. Up to me. (Grunts)
(Zazu rolls his trap)
Fuli: 
You sure you want to take me on? (Growls)
Zazu: 
I'm coming, Fuli!
Fuli: 
(Fuli looks at Zazu) Zazu?
Zazu: 
(Yelling)
(Zazu knocks into two hyenas)
Fuli: 
Whoa! Thanks, Zazu!
Zazu: 
Just doing what has to be done. (The hyenas knock into Zazu and his trap starts rolling) (Screams)
Kion: 
Zazu? (Kion knocks Janja out of the way)
Zazu: 
Oh, no!
(Fuli watches as Zazu rolls down a hill)
Fuli: 
Zazu!
Kion: 
This better work. (Roars)
(Kion uses the Roar of the Elders to help free Zau)
Zazu: 
(Grunts) (Squawks) Gracious. (Zazu flys up to Kion)
Kion: 
Zazu? You okay?
Zazu: 
Indeed. Thanks to you!
Janja: 
(Low growls)
Kion: 
(Grunts)
Janja: 
Bird's free. Let's get outta here!
(The hyenas leave)
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 the Pride Lands at night time Zazu is seen talking to Simba and the Lion Guard)
Zazu: 
And so, for today's Morning Report...
Simba: 
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. (Fuli walks up to Zazu) 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. (Simba looks concerned and Kion walks up ot Zazu)) We're even. Maybe you forgot that you saved me from the crocs when I was a little cub. But I never did.
Zazu: 
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 - (Bunga smiles at Zazu) 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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