Legends of the Lion Guard: Battle for the Pride Lands: Chapter 3

Chapter 3 is the third chapter of Legends of the Lion Guard: Battle for the Pride Lands.
==Synopsis==
Unbeknownst to the Lion Guard and their friends, Scar is summoned by the Outlanders.
==Transcript==
On a peaceful day in the Pride Lands, the Lion Guard was doing a patrol in Mizimu Grove.
“Do you think anything will happen today?” Bunga asked.
“Probably. The Outlanders haven't given up yet,” Kion said.
“Don't worry, Kion. We won't let them win,” Beshte said.
“We'll fight for what's right,” Fuli said.
Suddenly, Ono cleared his throat.
“Mhina, Anga, and Jasiri are coming towards us, Kion,” Ono said.
Instantly, Kion's expression brightened.
“Patrols really do feel complete when Mhina joins them.” Kion said. 
“Definitely, and with Anga here, we couldn't be more grateful,” Ono said.
“You bet, Ono,” Fuli responded.
Kion watched as Mhina, Anga, and Jasiri approached.
“Hi Mhina,” Kion said warmly.
“Hi Kion,” Mhina said.
Kion moved forward, until his pelt was brushing against Mhina's.
“I'm glad you're here,” Kion said.
“I'm glad to be here, with you,” Mhina said.
Behind him, Anga and Jasiri exchanged an awkward glance.
“We're here to help too,” Anga said pointedly.
“We wouldn't leave you to handle this alone,” Jasiri said.
Ono cleared his throat.
“I'm glad you're here, Anga,” Ono said.
Anga's expression softened, and she spread her wings, and joined Ono in the sky.
“So, what's the plan today?” Mhina asked.
“We'll keep this patrol, until a situation comes up that we have to handle,” Kion said.
“Sounds like a good plan,” Mhina said.
He brushed his tail against Kion's flank.
Suddenly, Ono cleared his throat.
“Kion, Janja's Clan is attacking Varya at Mekundu Cliffs.” Ono said.
Kion exchanged a glance with Fuli and Mhina.
“Come on, let's go save her,” Kion said.
He led the way to Mekundu Cliffs.
When they arrived, Kion bounded forward.
“Get out of the Pride Lands, Janja!” Kion called.
Janja chuckled.
"She's just a tiger, Kion," she said.
Fuli moved forward, and led Varya towards Beshte.
Kion unsheathed his claws, and sank them into the earth underneath him. 
He braced himself, and performed the Roar.
It sent Janja's Clan flying backwards.
Kion watched them stumble towards the border.
Kion glanced at Varya.
“Are you okay?” Kion asked.
Varya nodded.
“Thank you, Lion Guard,” Varya said
“You're welcome,” Fuli said.
Varya cleared her throat.
“I'd better be heading home,” Varya said.
Kion watched as Varya headed towards Ukuni Woods.
He glanced at the Guard, Anga, Jasiri, and Mhina.
“Let's patrol Kilio Valley,” Kion said.
“Great idea, Kion,” Mhina said warmly.
As they began to head towards Kilio Valley, Ono suddenly landed on Beshte's back. 
“Reth's Pride is attacking Wema at the Watering Hole,” Ono said.
Kion exchanged a glance with Jasiri and Fuli.
“Come on, let's go save her,” Kion said.
He led the way to the Watering Hole.
When they arrived, Kion bounded forward.
“Get out of the Pride Lands, Reth!” Kion called.
“What're you gonna do? Roar at us?” Reth asked.
Jasiri moved forward, and led Wema towards Beshte.
Kion unsheathed his claws, and sank them into the earth underneath him. 
He braced himself, and performed the Roar.
It sent Reth's Pride flying backwards.
Kion watched them stumble towards the border.
He glanced at Wema, who was pressed against Jasiri's foreleg.
“Are you okay?” Kion asked gently. 
Wema nodded.
“Thanks, Lion Guard,” Wema said.
“You're welcome,” Fuli said.
She watched as Jasiri knelt down, and nuzzled Wema.
“I'll take you home, Wema,” Jasiri said.
“Okay.” Wema said.
Kion watched as Jasiri began to lead Wema towards Chakula Plains.
He glanced at the Guard, Anga, and Mhina.
“Let's go rest in the Lair,” Kion said.
“Great idea, Kion,” Mhina said warmly. 
Kion began to lead the way to Pride Rock.
When they arrived, they saw Simba, Nala, Kiara, Kovu, Vitani, Kohana, Ayana, Na'Zyia, and Sarabi settled outside the den.
Simba glanced up as the Guard, Anga, and Mhina approached.
“Is everything okay, Lion Guard?” Simba asked.
Kion nodded.
“We stopped some Outlander attacks, but everything's okay now.” Kion said.
“Well done, Lion Guard,” Simba said warmly.
“Very impressive,” Kovu added.
“Thanks. We'll be in the Lair if you need us,” Kion said.
“All right, son,” Simba said.
Behind Kion, Ayana had approached Fuli.
“Hi Fuli!” Ayana said brightly.
Fuli's expressions softened, and she rubbed a paw against Ayana's cheek.
“Hi Mari,” Fuli said warmly, her tone filled with love.
“Will you spend time with me soon?” Ayana asked.
“Of course I will. I promise,” Fuli said.
“I love you, Fuli,” Ayana said.
“I love you too,” Fuli said warmly.
She bent down, and nuzzled Ayana affectionately, before following Kion, Anga, Mhina, and the Guard towards the Lair.
They entered the Lair, and settled down.
Meanwhile, Ushari had gathered Kucha's Clan, Janja's Clan, Shupavu's Group, and Reth's Pride at Broken Rock. 
“Shupavu's reported to me that these recent attacks have once again been failures.” Ushari said.
“The Lion Guard always beats us. We can't win against them.” Janja said.
“What if I told you I'd discovered a way to get revenge against the Lion Guard, and the other Pride Landers?” Ushari said.
“What're you talking about?” Janja asked.
“Earlier, I overheard Kion's blind brother talking to Rafiki's apprentice. The reason Kion is so successful leading the Lion Guard is because he's getting advice from the greatest lion to rule the Pride Lands. Mufasa!” Ushari said.
Janja scoffed. “Mufasa's been dead for seasons," she said.
“If you want to outsmart the Lion Guard, Janja, you need to start thinking like lions! Great lions!” Ushari said.
“In case you hadn't noticed, Ushari, we're hyenas. Not lions," the female hyena retorted.
“Yeah, that's right!” Cheezi said.
“We sure ain't!” Chungu added.
“And there ain't no lion that's gonna help us hyenas. Let alone a great one!” Janja said.
“But there was one great lion who helped hyenas,” Ushari said.
“Oh, you mean Scar? Hate to break it to you, Ushari, but Scar died in the fire at Pride Rock a long time ago,” Janja said.
“Yes. But if Kion can talk to Mufasa, we can summon Scar, and have schemes that actually have a chance of succeeding,” Ushari said.
“So. How do we talk to Scar?” Kucha asked.
“According to Makini, evil lions appear in fire. We have the volcano. All that's needed is a bakora staff, and a way to provoke Kion into performing a powerful roar to make the volcano erupt,” Ushari said.
“How're we gonna get Kion to roar?” Zakia asked.
“Ooh. I know! Kion's roars are huge when his friends and family are threatened, especially his blind brother,” Cheezi said.
“Then that's what we'll do. We'll target Kion's blind brother, and bring him to the volcano,” Ushari said.
“We'll need a bakora staff too. We can go after Makini to get that,” Kambu said.
“Makini's taken Nguruma with her to Lake Kiziwa to collect herbs,” Shupavu said.
“Excellent,” Ushari said.
He glanced at Kucha.
“You and your clan will go to Lake Kiziwa, and bring Kion's brother and the staff to the volcano,” Ushari said.
“Of course, Ushari,” Kucha said.
She and her clan began to head towards the Outlands border.
Meanwhile, Makini had taken Nguruma to Lake Kiziwa.
“Uncle Rafiki asked me to fetch some comfrey roots. I'll take you back to Pride Rock when I'm done,” Makini said.
“Okay.” Nguruma said.
They didn't notice Kucha's Clan observing them from a bush.
“Okay. You heard Ushari. We're going to ambush them, and take Kion's brother and the mandrill's staff back to the volcano,” Kucha said.
“You got it, Kucha,” Zakia said.
“Zakia, you get Kion's brother, I'll get the staff.” Kucha said.
“What'll we do?” Kambu asked.
“Wait here,” Kucha said.
She and Zakia stepped out from behind the bush. 
Makini gasped loudly, making Nguruma jump.
“Hyenas!” Makini shrieked.
Kucha cackled.
“Zakia, grab him!” Kucha said.
“Sure thing!” Zakia said.
He lunged forward, knocking Makini away from Nguruma, and grasped Nguruma's scruff. Kucha had already grabbed Makini's staff.
“Help! Makini!” Nguruma shrieked.
“Nguruma!” Makini exclaimed.
She watched as Kucha and her clan began to head towards the border, Zakia was dragging Nguruma by his scruff.
“I need the Lion Guard,” Makini said.
She began to rush towards Pride Rock.
When Makini arrived at Pride Rock, she headed towards the Lair.
“Lion Guard!” Makini said frantically.
“What is it, Makini?” Kion asked.
“Nguruma and I were at Lake Kiziwa. Kucha's hyenas attacked us. They took off with him,” Makini said tearfully.
“What?” Kion said.
“Where'd they take him?” Mhina asked.
“I don't know,” Makini said shakily.
Kion glanced at Ono. 
“Ono! Fly out of here and see if you can spot Kucha and her clan,” Kion said.
“Affirmative,” Ono said.
He flew out of the Lair, Anga following behind him. They returned a moment later.
“We found them. They're taking Nguruma into the Outlands,” Anga said.
“This is all my fault. I should've protected Nguruma better,” Makini said.
“Makini. You can't blame yourself for something Kucha did,” Fuli said gently.
“It wasn't your fault. It was the hyenas,” Anga added.
“What matters now is that we rescue Nguruma. Let's go,” Kion said.
He led the Guard, Anga, Mhina, and Makini out of the Lair.
Meanwhile, Kucha's Clan had joined Ushari, Janja, Cheezi, Chungu, and Shupavu inside the volcano. 
Zakia had joined Ushari, Janja, and Shupavu near the entrance to the caldera. He was holding Makini's staff. 
“Makini's staff! You got it!” Ushari said.
“And we got Kion's brother!” Zakia said.
“Excellent! That should get Kion's attention,” Ushari said.
“Yes. Kucha figures the Lion Guard should be here any second,” Zakia said.
“Excellent. Go join her,” Ushari said.
“All right,” Zakia said.
He dropped Makini's staff, and headed towards the steam vents.
Ushari glanced at Shupavu. 
“Fetch Reth and his pride,” Ushari said.
Shupavu nodded, and slithered off.
Ushari grasped Makini's staff, and began to head towards the caldera. Janja followed after him.
When Zakia had rejoined the clan, Kucha grasped Nguruma by his scruff, and flung him into the middle of the circle of steam vents. Alasiri, Cheezi, and Chungu surrounded the vents.
Shakily, Nguruma stood up, and moved forward, wincing as he burned his paws on the vents. 
“Kion will be here soon. He'll save me,” Nguruma said quietly. 
Meanwhile, the Lion Guard, Anga, Makini, and Mhina had reached the volcano.
Kion glanced at Ono and Anga.
“What do you two see?” Kion asked.
“Nguruma seems okay,” Ono said.
“But the hyenas have him surrounded, and trapped by steam vents,” Anga said.
“What's Kucha up to?” Fuli asked. 
“The only reason she'd hold Nguruma prisoner is because she wants something from me or Dad,” Kion said.
“Like what?” Beshte asked.
“Who cares? We go in, Kion roars, and we come back out with Nguruma.” Bunga said.
“I'm not sure it's gonna be as easy as that, Little B,” Beshte said.
“Indeed. Kion won't want to roar at the hyenas if they're surrounding Nguruma,” Ono said.
“Oh, yeah...” Bunga said.
“I have an idea. The hyenas will be expecting me to come to the rescue. But if they think I'm the only one here, I might be able to lure them away from Nguruma.” Kion said.
“Then we'll only have to get past the steam vents,” Fuli said.
“And I think I know how to do that,” Beshte said.
“All right! Now we're talking,” Bunga said.
“Okay. I'll go this way and try to distract Kucha and the others,” Kion said.
“Ono, scout a route the other way so the hyenas won't see us coming,” Fuli said.
“Affirmative! Follow me!” Ono said.
Mhina soothingly brushed his tail against Kion's flank.
“Don't worry, Kion. We'll save him,” Mhina said 
“Thanks, Mhina.” Kion said.
Meanwhile, Nguruma was struggling to escape from the vents.
“Give it up! You ain't gettin' outta there!” Cheezi said.
“Yeah!” Chungu added.
Suddenly, Kucha heard movement behind her.
She turned, and saw Kion standing at the entrance to the volcano. 
“Well. It's showtime. You all stay here, and keep our guest occupied,” Kucha said.
“You got it, Kucha,” Zakia said, as he watched Kucha head out of the volcano.
“Kucha!” Kion called.
Kucha chuckled.
“What're you doing here in the Outlands, Kion?” Kucha asked.
“You know why I'm here, Kucha. Just let Nguruma go. Or there's gonna be trouble,” Kion said.
“Without the Guard to back you up? I don't think so, Kion,” Kucha said.
“We both know I don't need the Guard for backup. But you might need your hyenas,” Kion said.
“Oh. So you're gonna roar at us then?” Kucha asked.
Behind her, Ushari slithered out from behind a rock. 
“Yes! Roar, Kion. Roar!” Ushari said quietly.
“Only if I have to,” Kion said.
Ushari groaned.
Meanwhile, Fuli, Ono, Bunga, Beshte, Anga, Mhina, and Makini had reached Nguruma.
“The other hyenas are still surrounding Nguruma. We need a new plan.” Ono said.
Fuli and Mhina exchanged a glance.
“Okay, Beshte, Bunga, and Anga will deal with the hyenas, Ono, Makini, Mhina, and I will get Nguruma,” Fuli said.
“Affirmative,” Ono said.
“You got it, Fuli,” Beshte said.
“What're we waiting for?” Bunga asked. 
“Nothing, come on,” Fuli said.
Immediately, Bunga lunged forward, knocking Zakia backwards. Beshte and Anga followed.
Once they'd gotten the hyenas surrounded, Fuli, Ono, Makini, and Mhina slowly moved towards Nguruma.
Nguruma jumped as he heard pawsteps coming towards him.
“Who's there?!” Nguruma called. 
Fuli moved forward slowly, until she was standing a few tail-lengths away from him. Makini, Ono, and Mhina followed.
“It's all right, Nguruma. It's the Lion Guard. We're here to rescue you,” Fuli said soothingly.
“Is Kion here too?” Nguruma asked anxiously.
“Yes, Kion's here,” Mhina said.
“We'll take you to him,” Fuli added.
Mhina moved forward to stand beside Fuli.
“Are you okay?” Mhina asked gently.
“I burned my paws on the steam vents,” Nguruma said.
“When the others join us, you can ride on Beshte's back, and he'll carry you home,” Fuli said.
She soothingly brushed her tail against Nguruma's flank.
“I want Kion,” Nguruma said shakily.
“We're going to take you to him. I promise,” Fuli said reassuringly.
Suddenly, Beshte, Anga, and Bunga approached.
“The hyenas have been dealt with,” Bunga said.
“Is Nguruma okay?” Beshte asked, as he watched Nguruma press closer to Fuli.
“He's a little shaken. He needs Kion.” Fuli said, wrapping her tail protectively around Nguruma's shoulders.
“He burned his paws pretty badly. He can't move fast,” Makini said, as she gently rubbed a comfrey poultice onto Nguruma's paw pads.
“I'll carry him,” Beshte said.
He knelt down, and Fuli and Makini carefully guided Nguruma onto his back. Makini climbed up behind him, pulling Nguruma closer to her. 
“Okay. Let's get out of here. Ono, go tell Kion we've got Nguruma,” Fuli said.
“Affirmative,” Ono said, and he flew off.
When Ono reached the volcano entrance, he saw Kion standing near a lava stream, Kucha was on the other side, along with Cheezi and Chungu. 
“Kion! We did it. Nguruma's safe,” Ono said.
“We win again, Kucha,” Kion said. 
“So what? We'll just keep coming back, Kion. We won't rest until everyone that you love is gone.” Kucha said.
Kion's expression hardened, and a growl rose in his throat.
“Don't threaten my family, Kucha,” Kion snapped.
“There's nothing you can do to stop us, Kion,” Kucha said.
“Yes, there is!” Kion shouted.
He braced himself, and performed the Roar.
It sent Kucha and her hyenas flying backwards. Horrified, Kion watched as the ground beneath him cracked, and lava spilled out. The volcano behind him erupted, as thunder boomed in the sky.
“Oh, Hevi Kabisa,” Kion muttered.
Ono gasped, and flew back towards where Fuli, Beshte, Nguruma, Mhina, Makini, Bunga, and Anga were waiting 
“Hapana! Run, run! The volcano's erupting! There's fire and lava everywhere!” Ono said.
“Tell us something we don't know!” Fuli said.
“Right. I see a way out! This way!” Ono said.
“Beshte, you first! Follow Ono!” Fuli said.
“Got it! Twende Kiboko!” Beshte said.
Makini's hold on Nguruma tightened, as Beshte began to cross the stone bridge. Ono, Mhina, and Anga following. 
Once they'd reached the other side, the bridge suddenly collapsed, falling into the lava.
“Uh oh,” Bunga said.
“Hop on, Bunga!” Fuli said.
She knelt down, and Bunga climbed onto her back.
“Huwezi!” Fuli called, as she leapt across the lava pit. 
“Whoo-hoo!” Bunga said excitedly.
When they'd reached the other side, Fuli glanced at Beshte, Nguruma, Mhina, Makini, Bunga, and Anga.
“Come on! Let's get Nguruma back to the Pride Lands!” Fuli said.
She began to lead the way out of the volcano, and they began to head towards the border.
When they arrived at the Outlands border, they saw Kion waiting beneath an acacia tree.
When Kion saw them, he immediately bounded over to them.
“Are you okay, Nguruma?” Kion asked anxiously.
“I'll be fine. Thanks, Lion Guard,” Nguruma said.
“Come on, Nguruma. Let's get you home,” Beshte said.
“I'll be there soon,” Kion said.
He watched as Beshte began to head to Pride Rock.
Anga cleared her throat.
“Found another new place to scout. Gotta fly!" Anga called.
“See you later, Anga,” Ono said.
Fuli cleared her throat awkwardly as she watched Kion smoothen Mhina's fur with his tail.
“Mom needs me.” Fuli said. 
“See you later, Fuli,” Bunga said.
He watched as Fuli rushed off.
“I promised Uncle Timon and Uncle Pumbaa I'd help them look for grubs.” Bunga said.
“I'll come with you,” Ono said.
“See you later, guys,” Kion said.
He watched as Ono and Bunga began to head towards Hakuna Matata Falls.
Once they'd gone, Kion moved closer to Mhina, pressing himself against Mhina's pelt.
Makini watched, interest in her eyes.
“Thank you for helping rescue my brother. It means everything to me,” Kion said.
Mhina's expression softened, and he curled his tail around Kion's flank.
“Caring about you means that I'm always going to help those you care about,” Mhina said.
Kion leaned his head against Mhina's shoulder, feeling Mhina's tail brush against his flank.
“Should we go back to Pride Rock and check on Nguruma?” Mhina asked quietly.
“Let's just sit here for a heartbeat,” Kion said.
“Okay.” Mhina said.
Meanwhile, inside the Outlands volcano, Janja had met up with Ushari.
“Scar! Evil Lions of the Past! Speak to me! Speak to me!” Ushari called, shaking the staff.
Janja scoffed.
“So, Ushari. Where's Scar?” she asked.
“It seems our plan didn't exactly work,” Ushari said.
“It what? After all that? Give me that stupid staff!” Janja snapped.
She grasped the staff, and flung it into the volcano.
“To think I believed you when you said we could use this talk to Scar!” Janja spat viciously.
Suddenly, a burst of steam came from the volcano, and a lion's head, made of fire, appeared.
Janja and Ushari exchanged a stunned glance.
“Uh... Are you?...” Janja asked nervously.
“Yes. I am Scar,” Scar said.
==Appearances==
===Characters===
*Max Charles as Kion
*Cade Sutton as Mhina
*Joshua Rush as Bunga
*Diamond White as Fuli
*Bryana Salaz as Anga
*Dusan Brown as Beshte
*Atticus Shaffer as Ono
*Rob Lowe as Simba
*Moira Kelly as Nala (cameo)
*Eden Riegel as Kiara (cameo)
*Jason Marsden as Kovu
*Lacey Chabert as Vitani (cameo)
*Landry Bender as Makini
*Lyons Luke Mathias as Nguruma
*Bailey Gambertoglio as Na'Zyia (cameo)
*Alfre Woodard as Sarabi (cameo)
*Ivy Bishop as Kohana (cameo)
*Fiona Hart as Ayana / Wema
*Maia Mitchell as Jasiri
*Iris Bahr as Varya 
*Kevin Schon as Timon (mentioned) / Chungu
*Ernie Sabella as Pumbaa (mentioned)
*Khary Payton as Rafiki (mentioned)
*James Earl Jones as Mufasa (mentioned)
*Christian Slater as Ushari / Kambu
*Jorge Diaz as Ekene (cameo) / Zakia
*Justin Hires as Reth
*Johnny Rees as Kariuki (cameo)
*Meghan Strange as Shupavu / Alasiri (cameo) / Kucha 
*Savannah Smith as Slash (cameo)
*Frances Conroy as Janja
*Vargus Mason as Cheezi
*David Oyelowo as Scar
*Heather Headley as Fila (indirectly mentioned)
===Groups===
*The Lion Guard
*Simba's Pride
*Janja's Clan
*Kucha's Clan
*Reth's Pride
*Shupavu's Group
===Locations===
*Pride Lands 
**Pride Rock
***Lair of the Lion Guard
**Mizimu Grove
**Ukuni Woods (mentioned)
**Chakula Plains (mentioned)
**Watering Hole
**Mekundu Cliffs
**Kilio Valley (mentioned)
**Lake Kiziwa
**Hakuna Matata Falls (mentioned)
*Outlands
**Outlands Volcano
**Broken Rock
===Animals===
*Lions
*Leopons
*Cheetahs
*Hippopotamuses
*Honey Badgers
*Eagles
*Egrets
*Mandrills
*Skinks
*Cobras
*Hyenas 
*Tigers
==Trivia==
* This chapter marks the first physical appearance of Scar in Legends of the Lion Guard.
*Several lines of dialogue in this chapter are taken directly from The Lion Guard: The Rise of Scar.
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