Baboons!/Transcript

Fade to a wide shot of the Pride Lands. The camera slowly zooms in. Cut to the Lion Guard walking through the savanna, with Ono flying overhead. Kion pauses and looks around.
Kion 	Ono, how's it looking from up there?
 	Cut to Ono flying.
Ono 	We've got a big rain cloud moving in. Other than that, no signs of trouble. [Ono pulls to a halt and begins to flap in midair.] Wait. [Ono's vision flickers. Cut to his perspective. The camera zooms in on vultures circling in the sky.] Mzingo and the vultures. They're circling...
 	Cut to Bunga, Fuli, and Kion standing together.
Fuli 	And that usually is a sign of trouble.
Kion 	Let's go see what they're up to. Ono, lead the way!
 	Cut to Ono flapping in place.
Ono 	Affirmative!
 	Ono flies off. Cut to the Lion Guard running along the ground below Ono, heading toward the vultures in the distance. Cut to Kiara, Tiifu, and Zuri crossing a log.
Kiara 	So, where are you taking me exactly?
Zuri 	Don't worry, we're almost there.
 	Cut to Kiara, Tiifu, and Zuri striding through the savanna.
Kiara 	You know I have to be back soon. It's the first time I'm presiding over the Royal Buffalo Wallow. [Cut to Kiara standing.] My mom and dad won't be there. It's just me. So, I have to make a good impression.
 	Cut to Tiifu and Zuri looking back at Kiara. They exchange glances, then look back at Kiara again.
Tiifu 	*giggles* Of course. That's what this is all about.
Kiara 	And... [pointedly] you were going to help me get ready, remember?
Tiifu 	We will, Kiara. [Tiifu and Zuri turn away from Kiara.] Look. Here we are! [Cut to a wide shot of Urembo Meadows, with Kiara, Tiifu, and Zuri standing together in the middle of the shot.] Urembo Meadows!
 	Kiara strides up to join her friends.
Kiara 	And we're here...why?
 	Zuri rolls her eyes.
Zuri 	*sighs* You need to look your best for your princessy duties.
 	Kiara looks down at herself.
Kiara 	What's wrong with the way I look now?
Tiifu 	Nothing, Kiara! Nothing at all!
Zuri 	Nothing that we can't fix. [Zuri strides away.] *giggles*
 	Tiifu bounds after Zuri.
Tiifu 	Oh, come on, Kiara! It'll be fun!
Kiara 	Okay. [Kiara strides after Tiifu and Zuri.] I guess I have a little time.
 	Cut to the baby baboon running through the savanna. The sky is overcast.
Baby baboon 	*shrieks*
 	Cut to a wide shot of the baby baboon running away. Some vultures fly into frame, led by Mzingo.
Mzingo 	As senior member of the Lunch Committee, I move we forego prolonged debate... [Mzingo dives down.] and dive into business.
Mwoga 	I second the motion.
 	Mwoga and the other vulture dive down. Cut to the baby baboon running toward the camera, with the vultures advancing behind him.
Baby baboon 	*shrieks*
 	Cut to the Lion Guard running in the opposite direction, toward the chase.
Kion 	Vultures! Leave the baby baboon alone!
 	Cut to Mwoga diving. Ono intercepts him, and he pulls up short.
Mwoga 	*squawks*
 	Ono juts his head forward several times threateningly.
Ono 	*grunts* Go ahead. Make your move, Mwoga!
 	Cut to Bunga running with his arms extended.
Baby baboon 	[from offscreen] *chitters*
Bunga 	Don't worry, baboonie! [The baby baboon runs into Bunga's arms.] The Lion Guard will save you.
 	Cut to Beshte running up to Bunga.
Beshte 	Incoming!
 	Cut to a close-up of Mzingo diving.
Mzingo 	No! [Mzingo hits Beshte and bounces off.] *grunts* [Mzingo flies backward into the sky, flipping as he goes.] *yelps* [Mzingo steadies himself.] Uh, yield to the Guard! Yield to the [stuttering] Guard!
 	Cut to the vultures flying away. The camera pans down to where the baby baboon is standing next to Beshte and Bunga. Fuli, Kion, and Ono approach.
Baby baboon 	*chitters* *pants*
Kion 	All right, little guy. You're safe.
 	Thunder rumbles. The Lion Guard and the baby baboon look up. Cut to dark clouds roiling overhead. Rain begins to fall. Cut to Fuli, soaked.
Fuli 	First, baboons. Now, rain... *sighs* Could it get any better?
 	Cut to a nearby river swelling its banks.
Baby baboon 	[from offscreen] *chitters* [Cut to the baby baboon standing on the riverbank. A wave sweeps him into the river.] *screeches*
Beshte 	Oh, no!
Bunga 	Baboonie!
 	Cut to the Lion Guard standing on the riverbank, while the baby baboon is swept downstream.
Baby baboon 	*shrieks*
Kion 	Fuli! [Kion jerks his head.] The baboon! You're the only one fast enough!
Fuli 	Got it, Kion. [Cut to the baby baboon being swept downstream, with the Lion Guard gathered on the riverbank in the background. Fuli takes off along the shoreline and runs offscreen, ahead of the baby baboon.] Huwezi!
Baby baboon 	*shrieks*
 	Cut to Kiara, Tiifu, and Zuri sitting under a tree in Urembo Meadows while rain pours around them. Tiifu looks up at the sky, then at Kiara.
Tiifu 	You know, Kiara, uh, a little moisture [stuttering] is good for your complexion.
Kiara 	A little moisture? This rainstorm could last all day. [Suddenly, the rain clears, and the sun comes out. Kiara and Tiifu look around.] Huh?
Birds 	[from offscreen] *chirp*
 	Cut to the sun. Only a few wisps of cloud drift by. Cut to Kiara, Tiifu, and Zuri leaving the shelter of the tree to approach a meadow of yellow flowers. Tiifu and Zuri sniff the flowers.
Tiifu and Zuri 	*sigh contentedly*
 	Tiifu and Zuri sit in the flower field.
Tiifu 	After all that rain, the flowers smell even sweeter! [Cut to Kiara standing a ways away from her friends.] Which means you'll smell even sweeter for the Buffalo Wallow! [Cut to Tiifu sitting in the flower field. She rolls through the flowers on her back. Zuri rolls onscreen, also enjoying the flowers.] *sighs*
 	Tiifu stops rolling and sits up with a smile. Cut to Kiara staring at her quizzically. Rushing water is heard, and Kiara looks away. Cut to a wide shot of the meadow. After a moment, water surges over a hill toward the camera.
Kiara 	*gasps* [Cut to a wide shot of Kiara standing in the flower field, while Tiifu and Zuri continue to bask in the flowers behind her, unaware of the flood. The water surges forward, trapping the cubs on an island in the midst of two streams of surging water. Cut to Kiara staring in concern. She backs away from the water's edge.] Oh, no. [Cut to a wide shot of the island.] That was our only way back!
 	Cut to Ono flying. He notices something offscreen.
Ono 	Huh? [Cut to an aerial view of the flood, as it streams around the island.] I don't remember an island being there before... [Ono's vision flickers. Cut to his perspective. The camera zooms in on Kiara, Tiifu, and Zuri, trapped on the island.] Kiara?
 	Cut to the baby baboon being swept downstream.
Baby baboon 	*wails* [The baby baboon catches hold of a root that is sticking out over the riverbank. He pulls himself out of the water and clings to the root.] *grunts*
 	Cut to Fuli running alongside the river.
Fuli 	Hold on! I've got you! [Fuli approaches the baby baboon and lifts him up by his scruff. She deposits him on the bank.] *grunts* There, you're safe. [The baby baboon smiles at Fuli, who rolls her eyes.] Again.
 	The baby baboon jumps up onto Fuli and clings to her front.
Baby baboon 	*chitters*
 	The baby baboon snuggles closer, and Fuli rolls her eyes.
Fuli 	*groans* Maybe you should go on home now.
 	Cut to Beshte, Bunga, and Kion running toward Fuli. They pull to a halt in front of her.
Beshte 	Awww, that's so cute! I think the little guy likes you.
Bunga 	Too bad Fuli doesn't like baboons.
Fuli 	I like baboons just fine. [Fuli glares down at the baby baboon.] As long as they're not anywhere near me.
 	Ono flies down from offscreen.
Ono 	Everyone! Everyone! [Ono lands on Beshte's back.] You won't believe this, but...
 	Ono notices something offscreen. Cut to the baby baboon nuzzling Fuli.
Baby baboon 	*coos*
Fuli 	Somebody want to get this thing off me?
Kiara 	[from offscreen] Somebody want to get [Cut to Kiara trapped on the island, with the Lion Guard standing on the opposite bank in the foreground. Tiifu and Zuri lounge in the flowers behind Kiara.] me off this island?
Kion 	Kiara?
Ono 	Oh. Yes. That's what I was going to say you wouldn't believe.
Kion 	I thought Dad asked you to handle the Buffalo Wallow ceremony. What are you doing on that island?
Kiara 	It's wasn't an island when we got here. The rain washed away all the land around us.
Kion 	Relax, Kiara. We'll get you off that island.
Zuri 	Yeah, Kiara! Listen to Kion. [Tiifu and Zuri roll around in the flowers.] Come and relax in the flowers.
Tiifu 	By the time the Lion Guard rescues us, we'll have you smelling and looking great for the buffaloes.
 	Cut to Kion standing in front of Fuli, who still has the baby baboon clinging to her front.
Fuli 	Uh, Kion? What're we gonna do with this guy?
Kion 	We need to get him home. His family probably lives in the big baboon tree in Nyani Grove. It's not far, so it shouldn't take you too long to get him home.
Fuli 	Me? Uh... Don't you need me to help you get Kiara off the island?
 	Cut to Kion standing in front of Beshte and Bunga, with Ono standing on Beshte's back.
Kion 	We can manage until you get back. [Kion flashes a cheeky look over his shoulder, and Bunga covers his mouth to hide a laugh.] Besides, I think that baby baboon kinda likes you.
 	Cut to Fuli glaring at the baby baboon.
Baby baboon 	*chitters*
 	The baby baboon nestles into Fuli's face.
Fuli 	Lucky me. Ugh. All right, off to Nyani Grove it is.
Baby baboon 	*chitters*
Fuli 	Be right back.
Kion 	Thanks, Fuli.
 	Cut to the baby baboon hopping onto Fuli's back. She looks over one shoulder at him.
Fuli 	You ready?
Baby baboon 	*chitters*
Fuli 	Huwezi!
 	Cut to a wide shot of the Lion Guard. Fuli takes off, running parallel to the flood. Cut to Fuli running alongside the water. Cut to Fuli running deeper into the savanna. Cut to a close-up of the baby baboon tugging on Fuli's ears.
Baby baboon 	*chitters*
Fuli 	Hey, easy on the ears.
 	The baby baboon begins to climb along Fuli's back, toward her tail. Cut to the baby baboon reaching Fuli's backside. He tugs at her tail.
Baby baboon 	*chitters*
 	Cut to a close-up of Fuli.
Fuli 	And don't pull my tail! [Fuli rolls her eyes.] *groans* Baboons!
 	Cut to a close-up of the baby baboon.
Baby baboon 	*chitters*
Fuli 	Well, here you are. [The camera zooms out to show Fuli running into Nyani Grove.] Back home in Nyani Grove. [Cut to Fuli walking through the trees.] Now, I can get back to helping the Lion Guard. [Fuli pauses. Cut to an overhead shot of Fuli looking up at a nearby tree.] Baboons? Hello? Anybody home?
 	Cut to the tree. The baboon leader emerges from behind the trunk and stands on a branch. Several other baboons emerge above him.
Baboon leader 	Fuli of the Lion Guard? *hoots* What are you doing here?
Fuli 	I just wanted to make sure this baby got home safe.
Baboon leader 	[chuckling] Ah... *hoots* That's nice of you. [The baboon leader holds up a finger.] Just one little problem. [The baboon leader drops onto the ground in front of Fuli and points at the baby baboon.] That's not our baby. *hoots* [The baboon leader scratches himself under one arm.] He belongs to our, uh... *hoots* ...neighbors.
Fuli 	Fine. Which tree do they live in?
Baboon leader 	*laughs* Tree? They don't live in a tree, Fuli. [The baboon leader points offscreen.] They live on Mapango Cliffs. [Cut to Mapango Cliffs in the distance.] In a cave. Way up at the top.
 	Cut to Fuli staring despairingly into the distance.
Fuli 	Way up at the top? *sighs* [aggravated but holding it together] Guess this is going to take a little longer than I thought.
 	Cut to a wide shot of Nyani Grove. The baboon leader begins to climb up his tree, while Fuli turns and walks away. The baboon leader climbs into the leaves and hangs upside-down.
Baboon leader 	Fuli? [Fuli pauses and turns around. Cut to a close-up of the baboon leader.] When you see the cliff baboons... *hoots* ...will you give them a message from us?
 	Cut to Fuli and the baby baboon.
Fuli 	What is it?
Baboons 	[from offscreen] *hoot*
 	A baobab fruit flies at Fuli from offscreen, and she ducks.
Fuli 	*yells*
 	More baobab fruits fly at Fuli from offscreen.
Baboons 	[from offscreen] *hoot*
 	Cut to the baboons standing in the tree, throwing baobab fruits. Cut to Fuli dodging the flying baobab fruits.
Fuli 	*groans* [The baobab fruits stop being thrown.] *sighs* Baboons! Always throwing fruit. *sighs* [Fuli turns and runs offscreen.] Huwezi!
 	Cut to the baboons sitting contentedly in their tree.
Baboon leader 	Now... *hoots* ...whose turn is it to climb down and pick up all the throwing fruit?
 	The baboons above the baboon leader all point at one another.
Baboons 	*grunt*
 	The baboon leader rolls his eyes.
Baboon leader 	*grunts* Baboons...
 	Cut to Kiara on the island. Tiifu and Zuri sit on the riverbank, splashing in the mud. Kiara paces toward her friends.
Kiara 	Tiifu! Zuri! We have to find a way off this island. [Cut to Kiara staring doubtfully at Tiifu and Zuri.] *scoffs* What are you doing? [Tiifu's paw juts at Kiara from offscreen, covering her face in mud.] *grunts*
 	Cut to Tiifu and Zuri sitting in front of Kiara.
Tiifu 	*giggles* Giving you a mud facial! *giggles*
Zuri 	Remember, it never hurts to look your best!
 	Zuri holds up a paw dripping with mud. Tiifu and Zuri begin to plaster mud on Kiara's face.
Kiara 	[muffled] *groans*
Zuri 	Don't move. It has to dry.
Tiifu 	*giggles* Don't you just love it?
 	Cut to Kiara staring at Tiifu and Zuri, deadpan, her face covered in mud.
Kiara 	*speaks unintelligibly*
 	Cut to Tiifu and Zuri staring at Kiara in confusion. They exchange glances.
Tiifu 	What did she say?
Zuri 	I think she said... *speaks unintelligibly*
 	Kiara wipes the mud off her face.
Kiara 	Ugh! I said, "We're trapped!" [Cut to Kiara standing in front of Tiifu and Zuri. The camera slowly zooms out to show the flood rushing by.] And I don't want to keep the buffaloes waiting. We have to find a way to cross that river!
Zuri 	But why even attend the buffalo ceremony if you're not looking your best?
 	Cut to Tiifu approaching Kiara. She touches Kiara's face with a paw.
Tiifu 	Your fur feels softer already!
Zuri 	Now, how about some more mud?
 	Zuri holds up a paw dripping with mud. Cut to Beshte, Bunga, and Kion standing on the opposite riverbank.
Bunga 	Ah-ha! [Bunga jumps into the air.] I got it! Use the Roar to get rid of all the water! Then they could just walk off the island.
Kion 	Unless the Roar destroys the island.
Beshte 	That wouldn't be good.
Kion 	But there might be another way to get them off the island. We can make a bridge!
 	Cut to Fuli running toward Mapango Cliffs, with the baby baboon riding on her back.
Baby baboon 	*chitters*
 	Fuli rolls her eyes.
Fuli 	*groans* Hey, baboon? Mind making a little less noise up there?
 	As Fuli passes a tree, the baby baboon hops off her back and into the tree.
Baby baboon 	*chitters*
 	As Fuli runs on, the baby baboon's noises stop.
Fuli 	*sighs* That's better. Nice and quiet. [realizing, pulling to a halt] A little too quiet. [Fuli looks behind her and realizes that the baby baboon is gone.] *gasps* Baboon? Baboon! [A fruit is thrown from offscreen and hits Fuli in the head.] Owww.
 	Cut to an overhead shot of Fuli looking into a tree, with the baby baboon hanging from a branch in the foreground, cradling a fruit.
Baby baboon 	*chitters* [The baby baboon tosses his fruit playfully in one hand.] *laughs*
 	Cut to Fuli.
Fuli 	Oh, no! Don't even think about... [A fruit is thrown from offscreen and hits Fuli in the head.] *grunts* *sighs* [Fuli strides toward the tree.] It doesn't matter what tricks you play. Still gotta help you find your way. Come on down. Let the silliness end. Maybe you and I can still be friends. [The baby baboon throws another fruit at Fuli, who dodges.] Yes, I'm wondering why. [Fuli dodges another fruit, which explodes upon impact with the ground. She glares up at the baby baboon, who climbs onto another branch.] Can't we just see eye to eye? [The baby baboon hops from branch to branch, and Fuli runs after him.] Bab-oo-oo-oo-oons! [Cut to a wide shot of the baby baboon hopping from tree to tree while Fuli struggles to keep pace with him below.] Always up to trouble. [Fuli runs offscreen. Once she is gone, the baby baboon emerges from a tree and hops off in the opposite direction.] Bab-oo-oo-oo-oons! [Fuli does an about-face and charges after the baby baboon. He hops along a branch, under which several bats hang. As the baby baboon crosses the branch, he jostles it, which causes the bats to fly away.] Make that trouble double.
Bats 	*squeak*
 	Fuli pulls to a halt, and the bats fly over her head.
Fuli 	Bab-oo-oo-oo-oons! [Cut to Fuli looking around. The baby baboon emerges from behind a nearby tree and tugs at her tail, then disappears behind the trunk.] I wish we could go our separate ways. [Fuli whirls around and looks behind the tree. From behind her, the baby baboon hangs down on a vine and tugs at her tail again, then disappears into another nearby tree.] Bab-oo-oo-oo-oons! [Fuli whirls around.] Bab-oo-oo-oo-oons! [Cut to the baby baboon climbing the vine to perch on a tree branch.] Being funny's okay, for sure. [The baby baboon throws a fruit at Fuli, who dodges.] What you're doing here is something more. Disrespecting everyone you see won't make you friends so easily. Yes, I'm wondering why. Can't we just see eye to eye? [The baby baboon climbs from branch to branch, and Fuli runs after him.] Bab-oo-oo-oo-oons! [The baby baboon hops over a snake that is curled around a branch. As the snake lifts its head, the baby baboon jumps away fearfully.] Always up to trouble. [The baby baboon lands on a turtle, whose shell is sticking out of a nearby pond.] Bab-oo-oo-oo-oons! [The baby baboon hops from turtle shell to turtle shell, as Fuli approaches on the bank.] You make that trouble double. [Fuli follows the baby baboon across the turtle shells.] Bab-oo-oo-oo-oons! [As Fuli steps onto the last turtle, it spins onshore and lands on its back. She hastily flips it right-side up.] I wish we could go our separate ways. [Fuli runs off.] Bab-oo-oo-oo-oons! [Cut to the baby baboon climbing a tree. He picks a fruit and tosses it offscreen. Cut to Fuli.] Bab-oo-oo-oo-oons! [The fruit hits Fuli in the head, and she turns around to face the baby baboon.] If you'd behave, [The baby baboon climbs down the tree and stands on a stump in front of Fuli.] stop throwing fruit, [The baby baboon hugs Fuli apologetically.] I might admit [Fuli smiles down at the baby baboon.] you're kinda cute. Bab-oo-oo-oo-oons! [The baby baboon jumps up and tugs at Fuli's ear, then flees offscreen.] Always up to trouble. [Cut to the baby baboon swinging on an elephant trunk.] Bab-oo-oo-oo-oons! [Cut to Mtoto's mother swinging the baby baboon on her trunk.] You make that trouble double. [Mtoto's mother tosses the baby baboon offscreen. A moment later, Fuli runs by in pursuit.] Bab-oo-oo-oo-oons! [Cut to a giraffe eating from a tree. The baby baboon emerges from the tree and slides down its neck.] I wish we could go our separate ways. [The baby baboon hops onto Shingo's back as he walks by. Fuli trots into frame, following Shingo.] Bab-oo-oo-oo-oons! I wish we could go our separate ways. Bab-oo-oo-oo-oons! [The baby baboon climbs up Shingo's neck and into a nearby tree.] Bab-oo-oo-oo-oons! Bab-oo-oo-oo-oons! [The baby baboon hangs down from a tree branch.] Bab-oo-oo-oo-oons! [The baby baboon lands on Fuli's back.] *groans* Baboons.
 	Fuli runs off, with the baby baboon riding on her back. Cut to Beshte pushing over a tree on the edge of the flood, while Bunga and Kion look on.
Beshte 	Twende kiboko!
 	The camera pans up to show Ono flapping in place beside the tree.
Ono 	That's it, Beshte!
 	The tree falls over, creating a bridge from the island to Urembo Meadows.
Beshte 	Poa! One tree bridge, ready to go!
 	Suddenly, the current sweeps the tree bridge away.
Bunga 	And there it goes.
Ono 	Along with more of the island.
Beshte, Bunga, and Kion 	*groan*
 	Cut to Kiara walking on the island. She approaches the edge of the island and watches worriedly as water sweeps some of the land away. Cut to Tiifu and Zuri lying on their backs with fruit slices on their eyes. Kiara's shadow falls over them.
Kiara 	Tiifu! Zuri!
 	Tiifu and Zuri remove the fruit slices from their eyes.
Zuri 	What? [Tiifu and Zuri roll onto their stomachs.] Is it time to roll over?
Tiifu 	Try lying in the sun, Kiara. It's so relaxing.
Kiara 	I'm sure it is. [Tiifu and Zuri stand.] But we're getting out of here. Now!
Zuri 	But what about the Lion Guard?
Tiifu 	Aren't they going to rescue us?
Kiara 	No time to wait. Besides, I've got a plan. [Cut to some pebbles in a puddle. Kiara's paw steps into frame. The camera zooms out to show Kiara, Tiifu, and Zuri gathered around the puddle.] We're gonna make a stepping stone path to shore. All we need is a few big stones.
 	Tiifu notices something offscreen.
Tiifu 	Ooh, I see a stone! [Tiifu approaches a small stone.] This will be easy!
 	Tiifu knocks the stone into the water with a small splash. It sinks to the bottom. Cut to Kiara looking annoyed.
Kiara 	We'll need something just a little bigger.
 	Cut to Zuri standing beside a large rock, her paw resting on top of it.
Zuri 	Ooh! This is bigger! And shinier! I can see my face in it!
 	Tiifu approaches Zuri.
Tiifu 	Really? Let me see! [Tiifu and Zuri look at their reflections while Kiara shakes her head, bemused.] Does my nose look big to you?
Zuri 	No, it looks pretty.
 	Kiara turns away from Tiifu and Zuri.
Kiara 	*chuckles* [Kiara notices something offscreen. She strides toward it.] Yes, that should do it. [Cut to Kiara approaching a massive boulder. She attempts to push it.] *grunts* [Kiara pauses.] *pants* [Kiara looks over one shoulder.] A little help?
Zuri 	But... [Zuri examines her paw.] I might chip a claw.
Kiara 	*growls* Zuri.
 	Tiifu and Zuri pad up to Kiara.
Zuri 	Oh. *giggles nervously* Since you put it that way...
 	Tiifu and Zuri brace their paws on the boulder.
Kiara 	Okay, here we go. One, two, three... Push!
 	Kiara, Tiifu, and Zuri push at the boulder.
Kiara, Tiifu, and Zuri 	*grunt* [The boulder barely budges. Kiara, Tiifu, and Zuri pause.] *pant*
Zuri 	Are we done yet?
Kiara 	We need to roll it over the edge.
Zuri 	Oh! You have got to be kidding! [Kiara glares at Zuri.] I mean...go us! *chuckles*
Tiifu 	Yay!
 	Kiara, Tiifu, and Zuri push at the boulder.
Kiara, Tiifu, and Zuri 	*grunt*
Kiara 	It's moving!
Kiara, Tiifu, and Zuri 	*grunt*
 	Suddenly, the rock tips backward and rolls down the slope, falling with a splash into the water.
Tiifu 	We did it!
Zuri 	Yay!
Kiara 	No. We didn't.
Tiifu 	But we got the rock to the river.
Kiara 	*sighs* I'll just have to think of something else.
 	The camera pans up to show Ono flying overhead.
Ono 	*sighs* Too bad that boulder idea didn't work. Better tell Kion.
 	Ono flies offscreen. Cut to Fuli running across the savanna, with the baby baboon riding on her back.
Fuli 	Won't be long. You're almost home.
 	Cut to vultures circling in the sky ahead.
Vultures 	*caw*
 	Fuli skids to a halt.
Fuli 	*gasps* Oh, no! [Fuli hides in some nearby grass.] We have to get past the vultures to get to the cliffs. So, get down. And no noise. [The baby baboon hops off Fuli's back and crouches on the ground.] Good. Now, follow me.
 	Cut to the vultures circling in the sky.
Mzingo 	Hmm, I was certain I saw that delectable little baboon around here somewhere. [Mzingo flaps away from his companions.] I move we keep looking.
 	Mwoga and the other vulture flap in place next to Mzingo.
Mwoga 	And I second it!
Mzingo 	All in favor?
Mwoga 	Aye!
Vulture 	Aye!
 	The vultures disperse. Cut to Fuli and the baby baboon creeping through the grass. The baby baboon accidentally steps on a stick.
Baby baboon 	*gasps*
 	Cut to Mzingo flapping in place.
Mzingo 	Hmm. All who think that sounded like a little baboon say aye.
 	The camera pans out to show Mwoga and the other vulture flapping in place next to Mzingo.
Mwoga 	Aye!
Vulture 	Aye!
Mzingo 	The ayes have it. Let us investigate.
 	The vultures land in a dead tree. Cut to Fuli sitting next to the baby baboon.
Fuli 	Listen, I've got an idea.
 	Cut to a wide shot of a grassy field. The grass rustles as something moves through it.
Mzingo 	There! In the grass! *chuckles* [in a sing-song voice] Come out, come out, wherever you... [Fuli pokes her head out of the grass.] Oh. It's you. [Mzingo rolls his eyes.] Greetings, Fuli.
Mwoga 	All alone, are we?
Fuli 	That's right. All alone. [Cut to an underside shot of Fuli, which shows the baby baboon clinging to her stomach.] Just the way I like it.
Mzingo 	Hmm. Really? What happened to that delicious... I mean, adorable baby baboon we were trying to help earlier?
 	Cut to the baby baboon, with grass tickling his nose.
Baby baboon 	*whimpers*
Fuli 	Trying to help?
Mzingo 	Oh, yes. [with dramatic flair] He was hopelessly lost, and we were trying to guide him home.
 	Cut to the baby baboon, with grass still tickling his nose.
Baby baboon 	*whimpers*
Fuli 	I'm sure he's found his way home by now. So, [Fuli covers the baby baboon's nose with her tail.] if you don't mind...I'm on a hunt.
Mzingo 	Hmm. Indeed. Uh, what are you hunting?
Fuli 	Well, you're looking pretty plump.
Mzingo 	[nervously] Me? Yes... Well... Ahem. Meeting adjourned!
 	Mzingo flies off. Fuli emerges from the grass, with the baby baboon clinging to her stomach.
Fuli 	They're gone...again. Good job staying quiet under there.
 	The baby baboon climbs onto Fuli's back.
Baby baboon 	*sneezes*
 	Cut to Beshte, Bunga, and Kion gathered on the edge of the flood, while Ono flaps in place beside Kion.
Kion 	So, Kiara tried to use a boulder as a stepping stone? Sounds like a good plan.
Ono 	Yes. Unfortunately, it collapsed part of the island into the water.
Beshte 	Just like our tree did.
Kion 	They were both good plans. Just not good enough. Hmm, I wonder... If we put both plans together... Bunga, Beshte, help me move that big boulder.
 	The camera pans right to show a large boulder on the water's edge.
Bunga 	You got it!
 	Bunga and Beshte brace themselves against the boulder.
Beshte 	Ready when you are.
Kion 	Ono, fly over and get Kiara, Tiifu, and Zuri. Bring them to that tree.
 	The camera focuses on a tree on the island. Cut to Beshte and Bunga pushing the boulder.
Ono 	I see... Of course! On my way!
 	Ono flies toward the island. Cut to the top of Mapango Cliffs. The camera pans down to the base to show Fuli and the baby baboon arriving.
Fuli 	Finally! Here we are. You're home safe and...
 	The baby baboon hops off Fuli's back.
Baby baboon 	*chitters* [The baby baboon begins to climb up Mapango Cliffs.] *pants*
Fuli 	*sighs* Figures. Get him all this way, and he just runs off.
 	Cut to the baby baboon climbing.
Baby baboon 	*chitters*
Fuli 	*sighs* Baboons!
 	Cut to a wide underside shot of the baby baboon climbing.
Baby baboon 	*hoots*
 	As the baby baboon reaches the top of Mapango Cliffs, his mother rushes out of a cave in the wall.
Baby baboon's mother 	Oh, there you are! You're okay.
 	The baby baboon's mother hugs him.
Fuli 	*sighs* Okay. *chuckles* Guess my work here's done. [Fuli turns away from Mapango Cliffs, only to notice something offscreen.] *gasps*
 	Cut to the vultures flying at the camera, silhouetted by the sun.
Mzingo 	Motion to engage with lunch?
Mwoga 	Aye!
Vulture 	Aye!
 	The baby baboon's mother holds her baby close.
Baby baboon's mother 	*hoots threateningly*
 	Fuli begins to bound up the cliffs.
Fuli 	Oh, no, you don't!
 	Cut to Kiara, Tiifu, and Zuri standing on the island, with Ono flapping in place nearby.
Kiara 	I like your plan, Kion. But we better be quick. This island isn't going to last much longer.
 	Tiifu and Zuri bound in front of Kiara, near the water's edge.
Tiifu 	But we can't leave yet. We haven't finished getting ready for your Royal Buffalo thingy!
 	The ground beneath Tiifu and Zuri begins to slip into the water.
Tiifu and Zuri 	*scream*
Ono 	Hapana!
Beshte, Bunga, Kion, and Ono	*gasp*
 	Cut to Tiifu and Zuri floundering in the water, being carried downstream.
Tiifu and Zuri 	Help!
 	Kiara bounds after Tiifu and Zuri.
Kiara 	Don't worry, I've got you! [Kiara grabs Tiifu and Zuri by their scruffs and pulls them to shore.] *grunts* *pants*
Beshte, Bunga, Kion, and Ono	Phew!
Tiifu and Zuri 	You saved us!
 	Cut to Kiara, whose fur is ruffled.
Kiara 	That's what princesses do. Now, let's get out of here. [yelling across the water] Kion?
 	Beshte, Bunga, Kion, and Ono begin to push at the boulder on the edge of the flood.
Beshte, Bunga, Kion, and Ono	*grunt*
 	The boulder falls into the water. Kion hops onto it.
Kion 	We're all set with the boulder! [Cut to Kiara, Tiifu, and Zuri standing on the island, which has dwindled in size. They wait beside the tree.] You ready to knock over that tree?
Kiara 	I'm ready! [Kiara looks over one shoulder at Tiifu and Zuri.] Are you ready?
Tiifu and Zuri 	Ready.
 	Kiara runs over to join Tiifu and Zuri.
Kiara 	Then...push!
 	Kiara, Tiifu, and Zuri push at the tree.
Kiara, Tiifu, and Zuri 	*grunt*
 	As the cubs push, more of the island breaks off into the water. At last, the tree breaks and falls onto the boulder. Zuri starts to cross the tree bridge, and Kiara nudges Tiifu to follow. Kiara looks on worriedly as more of the island breaks away. After Tiifu and Zuri have crossed safely, Kiara joins them and the Lion Guard on the riverbank.
Tiifu 	[to Kiara] You did it!
Kiara 	We all did it!
Kion 	Right.
 	Cut to the vultures flying at the camera, silhouetted by the sun.
Vultures 	*caw*
Mzingo 	Attack!
 	The baby baboon points at the vultures.
Baby baboon 	*screams*
 	Cut to Fuli climbing Mapango Cliffs.
Fuli 	*pants* Vultures! Claws off my baboon! [Fuli climbs higher.] *grunts*
 	Cut to the vultures diving.
Mzingo 	It's no use, Fuli. You can't climb faster than we can fly. *laughs* [A fruit flies at Mzingo from offscreen and hits him in the face.] *grunts*
Baboons 	[from offscreen] *hoot*
 	The vultures pull to a halt as more fruits fly at them from offscreen. Cut to baboons standing on Mapango Cliffs, throwing fruits offscreen. Mwoga and the other vulture try to evade the fruits, only to run into each other and fall to the ground.
Mwoga and vulture 	*grunt*
 	Cut to Fuli climbing Mapango Cliffs. She pauses on a ledge.
Fuli 	*pants* Baboons! Oh! That's it! Hold 'em off. I'm almost there!
 	Fuli climbs higher. Cut to Mzingo flapping in place. Mwoga and the other vulture join him.
Mzingo 	Get the baby! I'll take care of Fuli.
 	The vultures fly off. Cut to Mzingo's perspective as he dives at Fuli, who is standing on a ledge. As he swoops closer, she claws at him, and he pulls back.
Fuli 	*grunts*
Mzingo 	*yells*
 	Fuli continues to claw at Mzingo but loses her grip and barely catches on to the ledge.
Fuli 	*grunts* *yells*
 	Mzingo starts to dive at Fuli, only for a fruit to hit him in the head from offscreen.
Mzingo 	*grunts*
 	Cut to the baby baboon standing beside his mother, holding a fruit.
Baby baboon 	*chitters*
 	Mzingo flies at the baby baboon, but the baby baboon throws another fruit and knocks Mzingo away.
Mzingo 	*screams* [Mzingo falls past Fuli, and a thud is heard.] *grunts* [Cut to Mzingo, whose talon is caught on a root that is sticking out of the side of Mapango Cliffs.] *groans*
Fuli 	*chuckles* [Fuli looks up at the baby baboon.] Thanks!
 	The baby baboon does a flip.
Baby baboon 	*laughs*
 	Mzingo frees himself from the root and begins to fly up Mapango Cliffs.
Mzingo 	I'll be back for you.
 	Fuli lets go of her ledge and slides down a little ways to a lower ledge.
Fuli 	*grunts* [Fuli lunges.] *yells*
 	Cut to an overhead shot of Mzingo flying up Mapango Cliffs, toward the camera. His face turns to shock.
Mzingo 	*gasps* [Fuli intercepts Mzingo mid-flight, and they fall together.] *grunts*
 	Fuli and Mzingo land hard at the base of Mapango Cliffs, rolling a few times, until Fuli ends up pinning Mzingo.
Fuli and Mzingo 	*grunt*
Fuli 	Mzingo. Tell your parliament to back off!
 	Cut to Mwoga and the other vulture flying near the top of Mapango Cliffs. The baby baboon fends off Mwoga with a stick, while several fruits fly at the vultures from offscreen.
Vultures 	*caw*
Baboons 	*chitter*
Mzingo 	Emergency motion to cease and desist!
Mwoga 	Shall we form a committee and put it to a vote?
Mzingo 	No! Stop! [Mzingo struggles out from underneath Fuli and flies off, stuttering.] Go! Now!
 	The vultures fly off. The baboons begin to jump rhythmically.
Baboons 	[chanting] Fuli! Fuli! Fuli! [Fuli looks up in confusion.] Fuli! [Cut to the baboons climbing down Mapango Cliffs.] Fuli! Fuli! [Cut to the baboons gathered around Fuli at the base of Mapango Cliffs.] Fuli! Fuli!
Fuli 	*chuckles* Baboons.
 	Two baboons part to let the baby baboon's mother through. She cradles her baby.
Baby baboon's mother 	Thank you for saving my baby.
 	The baby baboon hops out of his mother's arms. He jumps onto Fuli's back and hugs her.
Baby baboon 	Huwezi!
 	Fuli smiles at the baby baboon. Cut to Kiara, Tiifu, and Zuri standing on the savanna, covered in mud.
Tiifu 	I'm sorry we weren't able to help you, Kiara.
Kiara 	But you did help. I could never have gotten off that island without you two.
Tiifu 	I meant I'm sorry we couldn't help you look better.
Kiara 	There are more important things than how you look. [Tiifu and Zuri exchange incredulous glances.] Now, if you'll excuse me, [Kiara turns and walks away.] I have a royal duty to perform.
 	Cut to a herd of cape buffalo gathered on a hill.
Cape buffalo 	*low*
 	Kiara approaches Vuruga Vuruga, who bows over one leg.
Vuruga Vuruga 	Your Highness.
 	Kiara dips her head to Vuruga Vuruga.
Kiara 	Vuruga Vuruga. So good to see you.
Vuruga Vurgua 	And you. I must say, you look ready for the Wallow! [Kiara looks down at herself questioningly. Vuruga Vuruga leans in close and speaks in an undertone.] Usually, the royals are always so stuffy at these things. But this... This is most impressive! Clearly, you understand what the Buffalo Wallow is all about.
Kiara 	Uh, thank you, Vuruga Vuruga. [Kiara looks over one shoulder at Tiifu and Zuri.] Though Zuri and Tiifu deserve some of the credit too. [Tiifu and Zuri exchange glances.] They always insist I try to look my best.
 	Vuruga Vuruga nods at Tiifu and Zuri, who smile. Kiara walks to the top of the hill to address the cape buffalo herd.
Kiara 	Now, let the Buffalo Wallow begin!
 	Cape buffalo stampede past Kiara and Vuruga Vuruga.
Cape buffalo 	*low* [A squelching sound is heard. Cut to the cape buffalo wallowing in the mud.] *low*
 	Cut to a wide shot of the cape buffalo. The camera pans right to show the Lion Guard watching from atop a nearby hill.
Beshte 	Poa! That sure looks like fun.
 	Fuli approaches the rest of the Lion Guard.
Kion 	Fuli?
Fuli 	*sighs* Sorry it took so long. The baby baboon's home safe. Just wasn't as simple as I thought it would be.
Kion 	Nothing's ever simple when it comes to Fuli and baboons.
Bunga 	Yeah! Bet you're glad to be rid of that pesky little baboonie.
Fuli 	*laughs* You know it. [Fuli looks back at Mapango Cliffs wistfully. She speaks softly to herself.] Baboons.
 	The credits roll.
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