The Savannah Summit/Transcript

Fade to a close-up of Fuli.
Fuli 	He won't get away with that.
 	Fuli sprints forward. She races toward Beshte, Bunga, Kion, and Mtoto. They dodge out of the way.
Beshte, Bunga, Kion, and Mtoto 	*exclaim*
Bunga 	Grab that baobab fruit, Fuli!
 	Cut to Ono holding a baobab fruit in his talons while flapping in midair. The camera advances on him swiftly.
Ono 	*whimpers* [Fuli jumps up and grabs the baobab fruit out of Ono's talons.] *shouts*
 	The baobab fruit bounces along the ground. Cut to Beshte, Bunga, Kion, and Mtoto running after it.
Bunga 	I got it!
Kion 	Oh, yeah?
 	The baobab fruit rolls over a ledge. As Bunga and Kion follow it, the ledge crumbles beneath them, and they fall offscreen.
Bunga and Kion 	Whoa! [A thud is heard.] *grunt*
 	Cut to Bunga and Kion collapsed on the ground at the bottom of the ledge. Bunga hops off Kion.
Bunga 	*laughs* That was fun!
 	Beshte, Fuli, and Ono approach the ledge and peer down at Bunga and Kion.
Beshte 	You guys okay?
Kion 	Yeah, thanks, Beshte. Just be careful on that ledge.
Ono 	Hmm... Yes. [Ono pokes at the ledge with one talon.] It is rather dry.
Fuli 	Well, the dry season is on its way.
Bunga 	Pfft! One dry hillside's no reason to stop playing. [Bunga looks around.] Now, where's that baobab fruit?
 	Mtoto approaches, holding the baobab fruit in his trunk.
Mtoto 	Right here!
 	Mtoto runs off, and Bunga chases him.
Bunga 	Come back here, Mtoto!
Beshte, Fuli, Kion, and Ono 	*laugh*
Bunga 	I'm gonna get it! I'm gonna get it!
 	Mtoto abruptly stops running, drops the baobab fruit, and lifts one ear. Bunga runs into him from behind and collapses onto his back.
Bunga 	*groans*
Mtoto's mother 	[from offscreen, muffled] Mtoto, please be home by sunset.
Mtoto 	Okay, Mom. [Bunga stands.] I'll be home soon. [to Bunga] That was Mom. She said I should come home before sundown.
 	Beshte, Fuli, Kion, and Ono approach.
Bunga 	Mom? [to Beshte, Fuli, Kion, and Ono] You see his mom anywhere?
Fuli 	Nope. And it's kinda hard to miss an elephant.
Ono 	Oh! They're using infrasound!
Bunga 	Infant sound? But Mtoto's not a baby!
Ono 	Not infant sound. Infrasound! [Ono flaps over to Bunga and Mtoto.] Some animals can talk using sounds lower than most of us can hear. It even lets them talk over long distances!
 	Ono lands.
Kion 	Oh.
Fuli 	No kidding?
Beshte 	Poa!
Mtoto 	It's just something elephants do.
 	Mtoto shakes his ears.
Bunga 	Un-Bunga-lievable! [Bunga grabs Mtoto's ear.] So, you can hear stuff from all over the Pride Lands? Like what?
Mtoto 	Let me take a listen!
 	Mtoto walks off and lifts one ear.
Ma Tembo 	[from offscreen, muffled] I'm on my way to Pride Rock...
Mtoto 	Sounds like...Ma Tembo. She's headed to Pride Rock.
 	Ono takes flight. His vision flickers. Cut to his perspective. Ma Tembo is seen walking across the Pride Lands.
Ono 	He's right!
Kion 	Pretty good, Mtoto.
 	Bunga runs up to Mtoto.
Bunga 	Yeah, yeah. [Bunga places a hand on Mtoto's side.] What else?
Mtoto 	Oh, uh...
 	Mtoto tilts his head from side to side, lifting his ears.
Twiga 	[from offscreen, muffled] Excuse me. I have to get to Pride Rock.
Mtoto 	Ooh! I hear Twiga. Sounds like she's going to Pride Rock too!
 	Ono's vision flickers. Cut to his perspective. Twiga is seen walking through a zebra herd.
Ono 	Yep. Twiga's on the move.
Kion 	Oh. They must be on their way to the Savannah Summit!
Beshte 	The Savannah Summit?
 	Ono flies up to Beshte.
Ono 	It's when the king brings together key animal leaders to discuss matters of great importance to the Pride Lands.
Kion 	Dad says getting different animals to agree helps the Circle of Life. Especially with the dry season approaching.
 	Bunga gestures urgently at Kion.
Bunga 	Shhh! [Bunga lifts one of Mtoto's ears and peers into it.] I'm trying to hear what Mtoto hears.
Fuli 	*sighs* I don't think it works that way, Bunga.
 	Mtoto lifts one ear.
Makuu 	[from offscreen, muffled] *grunts*
Mtoto 	*gasps* Oh, no! Now, I hear a crocodile headed to Pride Rock!
Kion 	Crocodile?
Ono 	Huh? [Ono's vision flickers. Cut to his perspective. Makuu is seen walking through a tickbird flock.] Hapana! He's right! It's Makuu!
Kion 	I bet he's trying to spoil the Summit! He's never cared about the Circle of Life. Come on! 'Till the Pride Lands' end...
 	Kion charges off. The rest of the Lion Guard follows.
Beshte, Bunga, Fuli, Kion, and Ono	Lion Guard defend!
 	Cut to Simba standing beneath Pride Rock. Makuu approaches from behind him.
Kion 	[from offscreen] Dad! Look out!
 	Simba looks over one shoulder. Kion pounces on Makuu.
Kion and Makuu 	*grunt*
Kion 	*growls* You won't ruin the Savannah Summit today, Makuu!
 	Cut to Simba standing in front of several Pride Lander leaders.
Simba 	Kion!
Pride Landers 	*giggle*
 	Zazu flies up.
Zazu 	Oh, dear.
Makuu 	Calm down, cub. I was invited.
Kion 	You were?
 	Simba strides up to Kion and Makuu.
Simba 	That's right, Kion. I invited him myself.
Kion 	Oh...
 	Kion hops off Makuu.
Makuu 	And I appreciate the invitation. You'll see that I take my responsibility as crocodile leader seriously. Very seriously.
Pride Landers 	*mutter*
Bupu 	[softly] Not sure I trust him.
 	Kion approaches Simba.
Kion 	Uh, Dad? Can I talk to you? [Makuu stares pointedly at Kion.] Alone?
Simba 	All right. Excuse us.
 	Kion and Simba walk away from the Pride Lander leaders. Bunga runs up to Makuu.
Bunga 	Don't worry, Kion! [Bunga leans heavily on Makuu's snout.] This guy's not going anywhere.
Makuu 	*growls*
Kion 	Dad, you know we've had a lot of trouble with Makuu. I don't trust him.
Simba 	The crocodiles are a part of the Pride Lands, Kion, and Makuu is their leader.
Kion 	Yeah, but to invite him to the Savannah Summit? With all these other peaceful animals?
 	Cut to Bunga leaning on Makuu's snout while the Pride Lander leaders look on. Makuu jerks away from Bunga, who falls onto his stomach.
Makuu 	*grunts* *growls*
Simba 	Crocodiles have always been invited to the Savannah Summit.
Kion 	Maybe that worked with Pua, the old crocodile leader. But Makuu? He's got more enemies than friends.
Simba 	Kion, you don't have Summits just to talk to your friends. [Kion takes on a chastised expression.] You have Summits to help turn conflict into friendship. To build trust. I think Makuu is ready.
 	Zazu flies up to Simba.
Zazu 	Sire, it's time for the procession.
Simba 	Thank you, Zazu. [Zazu flies off.] And Kion? I still need you and the Guard to be on alert. In case the other animals aren't ready to accept Makuu.
Kion 	Okay, Dad. Sure.
 	Zazu flies up to the Pride Lander leaders.
Zazu 	Your attention, please! We shall now proceed to Mizimu Grove for the beginning of the Savannah Summit!
 	Simba and Zazu lead the Pride Lander leaders away from Pride Rock. Cut to Twiga and Vuruga Vuruga walking side by side.
Twiga 	Can you believe Makuu was invited here? After everything he and his crocs have done?
Vuruga Vuruga 	Yes. And we're supposed to treat him with respect? *scoffs*
 	Twiga looks around furtively.
Twiga 	[softly] We should talk.
Zazu 	[from offscreen] Now, now, [Zazu flies up to Twiga and Vuruga Vuruga.] mustn't dawdle. King Simba's Savannah Summit awaits...
 	Zazu flies over the procession.
Simba 	Welcome, everybody. [The baboon leader and Mbeya exchange glances.] We're glad you're all here. There's so much for us to discuss as the dry season is near.
Zazu 	Once that we have gathered, [Zazu lands in-between Bupu and Makuu, and strides alongside them.] collaboration is a must. [Zazu hops onto Makuu's head and marches in place rhythmically.] If you want to keep the peace, we'll need to build some trust.
Simba and Zazu 	So, let's all come together, species of all kinds. [As the procession continues, the Lion Guard marches along at the rear, dancing to the beat.] Join us for the Summit and say what's on your minds. There's so much we can learn, [The baboon leader hops onto Mbeya's head.] so much trust we can earn. [Mbeya heaves the baboon leader off him.] We'll meet, [The baboon leader lands in-between Vuruga Vuruga's horns.] and we'll greet [The baboon leader grins sheepishly and waves at Vuruga Vuruga.] 'till our work is complete. [Cut to Bunga marching along.] Goodwill can be found [The camera pans up to show Ma Tembo walking behind Bunga. She rolls her eyes.] as we gather around. [Cut to Zazu marching in place on Makuu's head while Kion spectates from behind.] And everyone, yes, everyone is welcome.
 	Cut to Boboka's son stuck in the mud.
Simba 	Let's listen to each other. [Beshte approaches and lifts Boboka's son out of the mud with his snout.] We're all on equal ground. [The baboon leader and Bupu glare at one another, then look away.] Though we may not see eye to eye, [Bunga lifts the baboon leader from below so that he is at eye level with Bupu. They exchange glances and smile.] solutions will be found.
 	Zazu flies along the procession.
Zazu 	Elephants, giraffes, gazelle, buffalo, to name a few.
 	Zazu lands on Makuu's head. Simba approaches Makuu from behind.
Simba 	Everyone has equal say.
Zazu 	Yes, crocodiles too!
Simba and Zazu 	So, let's all come together, [Simba leaps offscreen. Cut to Vuruga Vuruga, then Bupu, then Simba lifting their heads into frame.] species of all kinds. [Cut to an overhead shot of the procession.] Join us for the Summit and say what's on your minds.
 	Simba leaps onto a large rock at the front of Mizimu Grove.
Simba 	Say what's on your minds.
 	Zazu circles Simba, then flies offscreen. Simba leaps offscreen.
Simba and Zazu 	There's so much we can learn, [Simba and Zazu sidle up to Makuu.] so much trust we can earn. We'll meet, [Twiga nuzzles Vuruga Vuruga.] and we'll greet.
 	Cut to Makuu walking.
Zazu 	But perhaps we won't eat.
 	Zazu lands in front of Makuu, who halts. The baboon leader pats Mbeya's side.
Simba and Zazu 	Goodwill can be found [Cut to Beshte, Fuli, Kion, and Ono. Fuli dances to the beat.] as we gather around. [Fuli stops, looking sheepish.] And everyone, [Fuli smiles.] yes, [Cut to Bunga holding Bupu by the horns as he shakes his head back and forth rhythmically.] everyone is welcome.
 	Twiga turns from Vuruga Vuruga to nuzzle Mbeya. Bupu and Ma Tembo nuzzle.
Simba and Zazu 	Oh, everyone, yes, everyone is welcome.
Beshte 	Poa. So far, everyone seems to be getting along!
Fuli 	Yeah. Even Makuu's behaving himself.
Kion 	I don't know. Makuu might say all the right things to my dad. But I still don't trust him. We need to keep an eye on him.
Bunga 	You know, that'd be easier to do if he was here.
Kion 	What?! [Kion looks around frantically.] Where did he go?
Mtoto 	[from offscreen] Lion Guard! [Mtoto runs up to the Lion Guard.] Lion Guard!
Beshte 	What's the kerbubble, Mtoto?
Mtoto 	I just heard Makuu! He's down by the watering hole. And he sounds really mad!
Kion 	This is exactly what I was worried about! Come on!
 	Kion runs off. The rest of the Lion Guard follows. Mtoto bounds after them.
Mtoto 	Wait for me!
 	Cut to Bupu and Makuu facing each other at the watering hole.
Makuu 	Bupu, all we crocodiles do during the dry season is sleep.
Bupu 	Right! You'll pretend to be sleeping so we'll let down our guard.
Makuu 	Isn't this Summit supposed to be about negotiating in good faith?
Bupu 	Good faith? With a croc? *scoffs* Next, you'll tell me the dry season's wet!
Makuu 	What?
Bupu 	I know all about you crocodiles and your "crocodile way." Well, no thanks! [Bupu attempts to spear Makuu with his horns.] *grunts*
Makuu 	Why, you... [Makuu lunges at Bupu, who dodges.] *grunts* [Makuu turns to face Bupu.] *growls*
Kion 	[from offscreen] That's enough, Makuu! [Cut to the Lion Guard and Mtoto running up to Bupu and Makuu. They halt.] Beshte?
Beshte 	On it, Kion. [Beshte steps in-between Bupu and Makuu.] Why don't you both take a deep breath before you say something or eat something you'll regret?
 	Makuu turns to face Kion.
Makuu 	I was trying to talk to him. But it seems there's no point talking to a [Makuu looks pointedly at Bupu.] jumpy antelope.
Bupu 	You've got that right!
 	Bupu charges around Beshte and stamps a hoof next to Makuu.
Makuu 	*grunts* [Makuu snaps at Bupu, who pulls away.] *growls*
Kion 	Makuu, I'm warning you. I won't let anyone ruin the Savannah Summit. Especially you.
Makuu 	Especially me? *sighs* Fine. [Makuu walks away.] I don't want any trouble.
Bupu 	He'll think twice before tangling with an antelope.
 	Bupu walks away.
Fuli 	That was close.
Bunga 	Oh, yeah! Simba would be pretty upset if his Summit ended with Makuu eating Bupu for lunch.
Beshte 	Good thing we got here when we did.
Kion 	Yeah. Thanks, Mtoto.
Mtoto 	Huh? Oh, sure. Glad to help.
Kion 	Hey, Mtoto. You think you could keep your ears open for the rest of the Summit? Let us know if you hear anything suspicious?
 	Mtoto salutes Kion with his trunk.
Mtoto 	Yes, sir!
Kion 	I'm pretty sure Makuu's up to something. So, we need to be ready for any sign of trouble. All of us.
 	Mtoto nods emphatically. Cut to Mtoto striding through the Pride Lands.
Mtoto 	Gotta listen. Gotta listen. Listen for any sign of trouble...
Twiga 	[from offscreen, muffled] Vuruga Vuruga... [Mtoto halts and lifts one ear.] *unintelligible speech* Makuu...
Mtoto 	That sounds like trouble to me!
 	Mtoto runs offscreen. Cut to a close-up of Kion at Mizimu Grove.
Kion 	Wait! What exactly did Twiga say about Makuu?
 	Cut to a wide shot of Mtoto facing the Lion Guard.
Mtoto 	I'm not sure!
Bunga 	It couldn't have been good. Everyone knows crocs and giraffes don't mix. *gasps* I'll bet Makuu's going to attack Twiga!
Kion 	And ruin the Summit. I bet that's what Makuu's been planning all along. 'Till the Pride Lands' end...
 	The Lion Guard charges off, with Mtoto trailing them.
Beshte, Bunga, Fuli, Kion, and Ono	Lion Guard defend!
 	The Lion Guard and Mtoto run across the savanna. They enter a grove of trees and halt, braced for action.
Kion 	Back off, Makuu!
 	Cut to Twiga and Vuruga Vuruga standing side by side. Twiga has an acacia branch in her mouth.
Twiga 	[muffled] Makuu?
 	Bunga jumps protectively in front of Twiga.
Bunga 	Don't worry, Twiga. I'll protect ya.
Twiga 	From what?
Bunga 	From Makuu!
 	The Lion Guard fans out and searches the area.
Kion 	Where is he?
Vuruga Vuruga 	No Makuu here.
Bunga 	But Mtoto heard him!
Mtoto 	Uh, well, [stuttering] no. I heard Twiga talking about Makuu.
 	Twiga drops the acacia branch.
Twiga 	[nervously] Me? I wasn't talking about Makuu. [to Vuruga Vuruga] Were you talking about Makuu?
Vuruga Vuruga 	[nervously] No. Why would I talk about Makuu?
Twiga 	How should I know? I'm just eating branches. Like a giraffe does. [Twiga bends down and picks up the acacia branch.] *munches*
Vuruga Vuruga 	Me too. Delicious branches. [Vuruga Vuruga snatches the acacia branch out of Twiga's mouth.] *munches*
 	Ono lands in front of Vuruga Vuruga.
Ono 	Uh, Vuruga Vuruga? Aren't you more of a grass eater?
 	Vuruga Vuruga swallows the acacia branch.
Vuruga Vuruga 	Buffalo eat whatever we want.
Ono 	Uh, okay.
 	The rest of the Lion Guard approaches Twiga and Vuruga Vuruga.
Beshte 	So, Twiga, you're all right?
Twiga 	[nervously] Oh, yes. Fine. Totally fine. Thanks for asking. Now, I'm sure there are more important matters at the Summit for you to attend to.
Kion 	Yeah. Let's go.
 	The Lion Guard walks away. Cut to Fuli and Kion walking side by side.
Fuli 	That was strange, right?
 	Cut to the Lion Guard and Mtoto walking side by side.
Bunga 	We did interrupt their lunch.
Beshte 	I don't think it was that, Little B. They seemed real nervous.
Ono 	Especially any time we mentioned Makuu.
Kion 	Hmm. What if he threatened them, and they're too afraid to tell us?
Beshte 	To tell us? But we're the Lion Guard.
Kion 	That's how much he must've scared them. Just having Makuu here is hurting the Summit.
Beshte 	Good thing Mtoto can hear if anything bad's happening.
 	The Lion Guard and Mtoto halt.
Bunga 	Yeah! I wish I could hear like you, Mtoto. [Bunga spins in a circle.] It'd be un-Bunga-lievable!
 	Bunga lifts one of Mtoto's ears and presses his ear to it.
Mtoto 	I'll do my best.
Zazu 	[from offscreen] *squawks* Help!
Bunga 	Hey! I'm getting the hang of this! I just heard...
Kion 	Zazu!
Bunga 	Yeah, but...
Fuli 	[exasperated] We all heard him.
Kion 	This way.
 	Kion runs off. The rest of the Lion Guard and Mtoto follow. Cut to a painting of the baboon leader and Mbeya.
Rafiki 	[from offscreen] *laughs* [Cut to Rafiki standing in front of the painting at Mizimu Grove, while the baboon leader and Mbeya pose nearby.] Mbeya, you must get up! I cannot finish the portrait with you sitting down.
 	Mbeya settles down mutinously. The Lion Guard runs onto the scene.
Kion 	Where's Zazu? Is he in trouble?
Bunga 	*gasps* Did Makuu eat him?
Rafiki 	*laughs* [Rafiki sidles up to the baboon leader and Mbeya.] Perhaps Zazu himself can explain. Eh, Zazu?
 	Mbeya's rump moves slightly as Zazu speaks.
Zazu 	[muffled] Not funny, Rafiki!
Mbeya 	At least you're right about that. I'm not getting off until you apologize, Zazu.
Zazu 	[muffled, indignant] Apologize? Me? I'm the one with a rhinoceros on his head.
Fuli 	You think this is what the king meant when he asked us to look out for trouble at the Summit?
Ono 	Not exactly.
Mbeya 	He called me clumsy.
Baboon leader 	No, he didn't. [The baboon leader gestures to himself.] I did.
Kion 	Uh, Rafiki?
Rafiki 	*laughs* No, no, Kion. It is the Lion Guard that must get to the... *laughs* [Rafiki bends down to where Zazu lies, crushed, beneath Mbeya.] ...bottom of the situation.
Bunga 	*laughs* Bottom! I get it.
Kion 	*sighs* Will someone just tell me what happened?
Baboon leader 	I was having a perfectly nice time when suddenly this...this hippo with a horn bumps into me.
Mbeya 	Who are you calling a hippo? I'm a rhino, you baboon!
Baboon leader 	Who are you calling a baboon?
Bunga 	You are a baboon.
Baboon leader 	[after a beat] Oh. Right.
Zazu 	[muffled] What does it matter what happened? Just get off of me! [Mbeya stands, freeing Zazu.] *gasps* [Zazu collapses onto his back.] Daylight! *sighs* I thought I'd never see you again.
Baboon leader 	Hey, Mbeya, [Mbeya turns to face the baboon leader, revealing some of Zazu's feathers stuck to his rump.] looks like you have some hornbill stuck on your backside!
 	Beshte runs in-between the baboon leader and Mbeya.
Beshte 	Come on, everyone. It was just an accident.
Baboon leader 	You're right. Sorry, Mbeya.
Mbeya 	Uh...that's okay. Sorry I sat on you, Zazu.
 	Zazu sits up.
Zazu 	*groans* Quite all right. Rafiki, please tell me this won't make it into the official portrait.
 	Cut to Rafiki stirring a gourd full of paint with one finger.
Rafiki 	*chuckles* Not the official one.
Mtoto 	[from offscreen] Lion Guard! Lion Guard! [Mtoto runs up to the Lion Guard.] It's Makuu!
 	Mtoto lifts one ear.
Makuu 	[from offscreen, muffled] All right, Bupu. I've heard enough!
Mtoto 	I think he's at Pride Rock! And he's yelling at Bupu again!
Kion 	[to Beshte, Bunga, Fuli, and Ono] Let's go!
 	The Lion Guard runs off. Cut to a close-up of Makuu. The camera zooms out to show him talking to Bupu at Pride Rock.
Makuu 	That's right, Bupu! You've got a... [Kion pounces on Makuu.] *grunts*
Kion 	*grunts* Gotcha!
Makuu 	*groans*
Simba 	[from offscreen] Kion! [Cut to Simba sidling up to Bupu.] What are you doing?
Kion 	Dad? We heard...
 	Makuu shoves Kion off him.
Makuu 	*grunts* You heard us negotiating, cub!
Simba 	We were just about to reach an agreement for the crocodiles to sleep by the antelopes' watering hole. [Kion takes on a chastised expression.] Now, Bupu, Makuu, if we can just...
Makuu 	Forget it! How can I trust any of you if you don't trust me? This whole Summit's a joke!
 	Makuu stalks off. Simba paces after him.
Simba 	But, Makuu, we were so close. [Simba pauses and looks over one shoulder at Bupu.] Don't worry, Bupu. We can try again.
Bupu 	With all due respect, Your Highness, I don't see the point. I've done my best. [Bupu turns his back on Simba.] But negotiating is obviously not the crocodile way.
 	Bupu walks away.
Simba 	That's not true. *sighs* [Simba turns to face Kion.] We talked about this, Kion.
Kion 	I know, Dad. But...there's something going on! I'm not sure what, but Makuu–
Simba 	Is a new leader. I need to build his trust. That's why I included him in the Summit.
Kion 	But he just wants to ruin it!
Simba 	You may have ruined it.
Kion 	I... I'm sorry, Dad.
Simba 	Then find a way to fix it. [Simba walks away.] I have to get back to Mizimu Grove and salvage what I can of the Summit.
 	Kion bows his head sadly.
Beshte 	[from offscreen] You okay, Kion?
 	Cut to the Lion Guard standing behind Kion.
Fuli 	That sounded intense.
Kion 	I'll say.
Bunga 	What's Simba so upset about? We saw Bupu. You saved him.
Kion 	No, I didn't. Apparently, Bupu didn't need saving.
Bunga 	He didn't?
Fuli 	You still think something's going on with Makuu?
Kion 	I... I don't know. [Kion bows his head sadly and walks away.] I need some time to think. [Cut to Kion approaching a stream. He walks onto a rock, facing the sky.] Grandfather Mufasa?
 	Several shafts of light shine from the clouds, and Mufasa's face forms.
Mufasa 	Yes, Kion?
Kion 	My dad is really upset with me. And I'm worried that I ruined his Summit. [Mufasa smiles.] I didn't mean to. It's just... [Kion sits.] I was so sure Makuu wanted to ruin it.
Mufasa 	And what has Makuu done to make you think this?
Kion 	Well, he... He... Nothing really. [Kion stands.] But I've got this feeling that something bad's going to happen. And that means stopping Makuu. Right?
Mufasa 	Rafiki has a saying about reaching conclusions too quickly.
Kion 	"Leap to conclusions, and you leap to confusions." *sighs*
Mufasa 	Perhaps you need to figure out what's truly going on.
Kion 	Without jumping to conclusions. Right. Thank you, Grandfather. I'll do my best.
Mufasa 	I know you will.
 	Mufasa fades into the clouds. Kion smiles.
Bunga 	[from offscreen] Kion! Kion! [Bunga runs up, skids into Kion, and falls onto his back.] Mtoto just heard Makuu on the attack! We gotta go!
 	Bunga stands. Beshte, Fuli, Mtoto, and Ono approach.
Kion 	What? Makuu's attacking? Mtoto?
Mtoto 	Well, I heard something about an attack. I'm just not sure who's attacking who.
Bunga 	It's gotta be Makuu! Who else could it be?
Kion 	Easy, Bunga. Let's not jump to conclusions. Mtoto, can you listen again?
 	Mtoto lifts one ear.
Female voice 	[from offscreen, muffled] ...going to pay. We'll do it tonight, just after sunset!
Mtoto 	*gasps* They're going to do it tonight, right after sunset!
Beshte 	Who's going to do what right after sunset?
Mtoto 	I couldn't tell.
Bunga 	Come on! It's Makuu's big plot! Whatever it is, it's happening tonight!
Kion 	Okay. But so far, Makuu hasn't done anything wrong.
Ono 	Yes. But it seems like he's been at the center of everything Mtoto has heard today.
Fuli 	Yeah, well, he doesn't exactly get along with anybody.
 	Kion paces back and forth in front of his friends.
Kion 	You're right, Fuli. Makuu does have a lot of enemies here. But he seems like he wants to change that. But [Kion pauses.] even if he's ready to change, that doesn't mean everyone else is. Which means... What? [realizing] Of course! Makuu's not the one planning something. He's the target. Lion Guard, we've gotta find Makuu and save him! [Kion runs off. The rest of the Lion Guard follows. Cut to Makuu walking toward a pile of leaves in Mizimu Grove. Kion's voice is heard from offscreen.] Makuu!
 	Makuu pauses. He turns to face the Lion Guard.
Makuu 	*growls* Leave me alone, cub!
Kion 	No, Makuu, listen! [Beshte, Bunga, and Fuli fan out around Makuu.] You're in danger!
 	Makuu looks around at the Lion Guard.
Makuu 	Are you gonna pounce on me again?
Bunga 	Relax, Makuu. We're here to protect you!
Makuu 	*scoffs* You? Protect me? I'm a crocodile! [Makuu walks toward the pile of leaves.] What could you possibly protect me from? [The ground collapses beneath Makuu, and he starts to fall into a deep hole.] *screams* [Beshte lunges forward and grabs Makuu's tail in his teeth.] *groans*
Ono 	Hapana! It's a trap.
Makuu 	*groans*
Beshte 	[muffled] Kion... [Bunga, Fuli, and Kion rush forward to help Beshte.] He's slipping.
 	Ono flies down and flaps in place next to Makuu.
Ono 	Hang in there, Makuu!
Makuu 	*groans* What's it look like I'm doing?
Kion 	Everyone, now!
 	Beshte, Bunga, Fuli, and Kion tug on Makuu's tail.
Beshte, Bunga, Fuli, and Kion 	*grunt*
 	Beshte, Bunga, Fuli, and Kion pull Makuu out of the hole. Makuu sits up.
Makuu 	*sighs* [Makuu looks around.] Thanks, cub.
Kion 	You're welcome, Makuu.
 	Bunga peers into the hole.
Bunga 	*scoffs* You call this a trap? Not a very good one. I mean, who's gonna fall into...? [The ground crumbles beneath Bunga, and he falls into the hole.] Whoa!
 	Kion approaches the hole.
Kion 	Bunga!
 	Fuli approaches the hole.
Bunga 	[from offscreen] I'm okay.
Fuli 	*sniffs* What's that smell?
Ono 	*sniffs* I think it's rotten fruit.
 	Cut to Bunga lying on a pile of rotten fruit. The buzzing of flies can be heard. Bunga eats a piece of fruit.
Bunga 	*gulps* Mmm! It's not that rotten.
 	Makuu approaches the hole.
Makuu 	So...somebody wanted me to fall into a pit filled with rotting fruit.
Bunga 	I'm tellin' ya, it's not that rotten.
Makuu 	Who would do this?
Kion 	I'm not sure. But I have an idea how we can find out.
 	Cut to Kion and Simba sitting on the large rock at the front of Mizimu Grove. The Pride Lander leaders face them, while the Lion Guard and Mtoto stand off to the side.
Kion 	Animals of the Savannah Summit, I'm afraid I have some bad news.
Pride Landers 	*gasp*
Kion 	I don't know how to say this, but...it's about Makuu.
Mbeya 	*gasps*
Kion 	Earlier this evening, he fell into a pit. [Twiga and Vuruga Vuruga exchange glances.] It was a serious fall. He tried his best to get out. He struggled bravely, like a true crocodile. But... [Kion sits.] *sighs* I'm sorry to say that Makuu has completed his journey through the Circle of Life.
Twiga 	What?!
Ma Tembo 	That's horrible.
Bupu 	And we were so close to a deal...
Twiga 	We never meant for him to get hurt.
Pride Landers 	*gasp*
Vuruga Vuruga 	We just wanted him to fall into some rotten fruit!
Pride Landers 	*gasp*
Bunga 	*groans* For the last time, it wasn't that rotten! [Bunga eats a piece of fruit.] *munches*
Pride Landers 	*gasp*
 	Makuu approaches, and the Pride Lander leaders part to let him pass.
Makuu 	You thought you could take me out with one little pit?
Pride Landers 	*gasp*
Bupu 	*groans* Enough with the gasping!
Twiga and Vuruga Vuruga 	Makuu?
Bunga 	Makuu, [Bunga runs up and hugs Makuu.] you're okay!
Fuli 	Bunga, you knew that all along.
Bunga 	Oh, yeah.
 	Makuu pulls away from Bunga. He approaches the Pride Lander leaders.
Twiga 	[stuttering] We didn't want to hurt you. Just make you smell bad.
Vuruga Vuruga 	The way you were strutting around here, we wanted to teach you a lesson.
Makuu 	I came to the Summit to show I'm a good leader, to help my float and the Pride Lands, but none of you gave me a chance. [Kion bows his head sadly.] Instead, for my efforts, I get this. This plot...
Twiga and Vuruga Vuruga 	*gasp*
 	Makuu smirks.
Makuu 	...worthy of a crocodile. I couldn't have done it better myself.
 	Twiga and Vuruga Vuruga exchange relieved glances.
Twiga and Vuruga Vuruga 	*sigh*
Makuu 	I say, let King Simba's Savannah Summit go on!
 	Tickbirds take flight from the baobab trees.
Tickbirds 	*tweet*
 	The Pride Lander leaders jump up excitedly.
Pride Landers 	*exclaim*
 	Simba sidles up to Kion.
Simba 	Nice work, Kion. You saved the Summit.
Kion 	Yeah. After I almost ruined it.
Bupu 	[from offscreen] Makuu, [Cut to Bupu and Vuruga Vuruga facing Makuu.] perhaps you and your float should spend the dry season sleeping near our water hole after all.
Vuruga Vuruga 	What are you talking about? The crocs will sleep by our mud wallow.
 	Bupu and Vuruga Vuruga butt horns.
Bupu 	No. I think it should be near us.
Simba 	*chuckles* Excuse me, son. I need to get a handle on this [Simba jumps offscreen.] before it gets out of control.
 	Kion strides away. Mtoto lifts one ear.
Mtoto's mother 	[muffled] Mtoto!
Mtoto 	Mom! I forgot. I'm on my way home right now! Bye, everybody!
 	Mtoto runs off.
Bunga 	Ya know, I'm glad I can't hear like Mtoto. I don't want to know everybody's business!
Fuli 	*huffs* Just as well. You'd look pretty silly with ears that big.
Beshte, Bunga, Fuli, Kion, and Ono	*laugh*
 	The credits roll.
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