The Lion Guard S4 Ep.2: "The New Beginning- Part 2"

"The New Beginning- Part 2" is the second episode of Season 4 of The Lion Guard following its previous episode "The New Beginning", and the seventy-seventh episode of the series overall. It aired on September 8th, 2024.
== Plot Summary: ==
In this episode, Kion, falsely accused of betrayal, is exiled from the Tree of Life. Rani, heartbroken, informs Simba of Kion’s supposed betrayal, leading to Simba’s tragic collapse and eventual death. With Simba’s passing, Kovu and Kiara are declared the new rulers of the Pride Lands. Meanwhile, a weakened Kion finds himself in the desert, where he is rescued by Safia, the young leader of the Desert Lands. Over time, Kion and Safia fall in deep love, and they have a daughter named Zara. Back at the Tree of Life, Jambazi seizes control and forces Rani into marriage. Seeking more power, he re-summon the fiery ghost of Scar, who becomes more dangerous than ever. Scar, empowered by the energy of the Tree of Life, reveals his plan to possess Jambazi’s body under the red moon and reclaim the Pride Lands.
== Plot Synopsis: ==
The next morning, Kion prepared to leave the Tree of Life, burdened by accusations of betrayal. As he set off, Rani sang the song of exile. But before Kion could leave, he was attacked by the animals of the Tree of Life, who called him a traitor. Heartbroken and confused, Kion began his journey far from the Tree of Life, venturing into unknown lands, crossing over new places and islands, traveling farther than he had ever been — beyond the Pride Lands, beyond everything he knew. Eventually, he arrives at a vast desert. Meanwhile, Rani makes her way to the Pride Lands, where she meets Simba and Nala. She tearfully told them that Kion had betrayed them all. The news devastated Simba. Overwhelmed with disbelief, he questioned how his son could turn against them. The shock was too much for Simba, and he collapsed from the top of Pride Rock, falling and becoming paralyzed. His condition spreads sadness throughout the Pride Lands. With his health rapidly declining, Simba declares that Kovu and Kiara will be the new King and Queen. Afterward, Simba expressed his final wish that Kion should not be allowed to attend his funeral when he passed. That same night, Simba passes away, leaving the entire Pride Lands in mourning the loss of their great king. At Simba's funeral, Timon and Pumbaa wept uncontrollably, and Rafiki, deeply pained, sent Zazu to deliver the news to Kion. However, Nala stopped him, reminding Rafiki of Simba’s dying wish that Kion was not to know, nor was he allowed to attend the funeral. After the funeral rites, Simba's body was buried under the gentle grass, marking the end of an era. Back at the Tree of Life, Jambazi and his group seize control. He demanded Queen Rani to marry him, but when she refused, he forced her into marriage, seizing the throne for himself. Meanwhile, in the desert, Kion, weakened and dehydrated, fainted from exhaustion. Safia, a young lioness, seeing him, rescued Kion and took him to her pride. When Kion regained consciousness, looked at Safia and asked, "Who are you?" Safia sighed, her eyes reflecting a mixture of strength and sorrow. "I am Safia, the young princess of the Desert Lands. I was married not long ago, but my husband was killed in a battle defending our land from our enemies. Now, I lead the Desert Lands in his place, though I choose not to call myself queen. I am simply their leader, nothing more." He cautiously introduced himself, lying that he was an orphan from a distant land. Safia made him as a member of her pride, offering him shelter and comfort. Over the following months, a bond began to form between the two, their connection growing into a deep love. After one year, Safia gave birth to a beautiful baby lioness, whom Kion named Zara. Their happiness was a brief respite from the darkness spreading across the lands. At the Tree of Life, things grew worse. Jambazi’s thirst for power led him to torture Rani and her young son Raj. Jambazi wanted to extend his territory from the Tree of Life to the Pride lands, so he devised a plan to summon the fire spirit of Scar again. He commanded Chawi to find Vortex and bring him immediately. Jambazi already knows about the Evil King Scar and sought to resurrect him. Vortex, the only one with the knowledge of how to summon Scar's fiery ghost after Ushari, was now key to Jambazi's dark plan. He ordered Makini to bring her sacred staff or face dire consequences. When Makini hesitated, Jambazi set the (Tree) of life with fire and threw the staff into the fire, following Vortex's instructions. As the flames raged, Scar appeared in a new, terrifying bright green form, his evil laughter echoing through the night. Scar has become more powerful and dangerous than ever before as his spirit now blazing within the mystical Tree of Life. Drawing energy from the Tree's ancient powers, Scar has gained new abilities, making him invincible and impossible to destroy. Scar revealed his powerful plan that under the red moon, Scar would be granted the ability to possess a body, he would take over Jambazi’s body and use it to rule the Pride Lands once more. The episode ended with Scar’s malevolent laughter, signaling the beginning of a new dark era.
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