Beshte and the Hippo Lanes/Transcript

(Beshte and Basi are seen making the Hippo Lanes)
Basi: 
Making the hippo lanes after a big rainstorm has been a hippo tradition for a long time.
Beshte: 
It sure would be easy to get lost in all these reeds.
Basi: 
Exactly. Flattening all these overgrown plants helps everyone else cross the flood plains safely. So I try to make 'em straight and true.
Beshte: 
And that's what they are, straight and true.
Basi: 
I do my best. And someday you'll be the one making the hippo lanes!
Young Rhino: 
Help! Help! I'm stuck!
Basi: 
It came from back this way! Let's go, son!
Young Rhino: 
Somebody! Anybody?
Beshte: 
"Twende Kiboko!"
Young Rhino: 
Help!
Beshte:
(Beshte looks for the Young Rhino) Where are you?
Young Rhino: 
Over here! (Grunting) (Young Rhino is seen tangled up in branches) 
(Makuu aand another crocodile approaches the Young Rhino) 
Makuu: 
Mmm. Lunchtime.
Beshte:
We're coming!
Makuu: 
They'll never find him in this mess.
Beshte: 
This way, Dad! (Beshte spots Makuu) Hey! Stay away from him, Makuu!
Young Rhino:
(Gasps) Makuu?
Makuu: 
Think about it, Beshte. There's two of us, and only one of you.
Beshte: 
Back off, Makuu. The flood plains are a safe zone after a rainstorm.
Basi: 
(Basi comes up behind Beshte) You know Beshte's right, Makuu.
Makuu: 
Hippos... Always obeying the rules. Come on. One little rhino's not worth the effort.
(Makuu and Male Crocodile leave)
Young Rhino: 
You sure they're gone?
Besshte: 
Yup. So what's the kerbubble?
Young Rhino: 
I got tangled up in the reeds and mud. And I can't get free.
Basi: 
Well, maybe you should have waited for me to finish the hippo lanes. Just like all the other animals.
Young Rhino: 
But I was in a hurry! 
(Basi gives Young Rhino a strange look)
Young Rhino: 
(Sighs) I know. I should have waited.
Beshte: 
Don't worry. We'll get you out.
(Beshte and Basi try to help Young Rhino out)
(Egrets screeching)
Young Rhino: 
What was that? (Gasps) (Young Rhino scratches Basi)
Basi:
(Grunts)
Young Rhino: 
(Gasps) (Young Rhino becomes free)
Beshte: 
There you go!
Young Rhino: 
(Gasps) I'm free! Oh, oh, thank you!
Basi: 
Don't forget...
Young Rhino 
(Young Rhino leaves) I know! Wait to cross until the hippo lanes are done.
Basi: 
That's right. Won't be long now.
(The rest of the Lion Guard shows up)
Kion: 
Hey, Beshte!
Beshte:
Kion!
Kion: 
We heard an animal shouting for help.
Fuli: 
Yeah. But it's taking us forever to get through all this muck.
Beshte:
Don't worry about that. Me and my dad saved the little guy. And scared off Makuu.
Bunga: 
You and your dad did all that? Maybe Basi should be on the Lion Guard too, Kion.
Basi: 
(Chuckling) I don't think so. I've got my jaws full making the hippo lanes. And speaking of the hippo lanes, I need to get back to it! (Grunting) (Basi tries to walk but can't because of his leg)
Beshte: 
Whoa! You okay, Dad?
Basi: 
I'll be fine, Beshte. That little rhino just scratched me with his horn. (Grunting)
Beshte: 
Dad? Looks like more than just a scratch.
Kion: 
Basi, you probably shouldn't be walking on that leg.
Basi: 
I'm afraid the hippo lanes can't wait. (Grunts)
Beshte: 
Dad, there's no way you can make the hippo lanes if you're having trouble just walking.
Basi: 
(Sighs) I'm afraid you're right.
Bunga: 
So? What's the big deal? The flood plains will dry up soon. There's not a cloud in the sky.
(Thunder rumbling)
Fuli: 
Oh. You know what they say. If you don't like the weather on the savannah, just wait a few breaths.
Basi:
Beshte? It looks like someday is today.
Beshte: 
What do you mean?
Basi: 
I've always said you'd take over the hippo lanes someday.
Beshte: 
But today? Right now? Dad, I don't know if I can do it.
Basi: 
The Pride Lands need those hippo lanes, son. And I know you can do it.
Kion: 
Beshte, you're the strongest in the Pride Lands. We all believe in you.
Beshte:
Right. It's my responsibility as a hippo. (INHALES) I'll do it.
Fuli: 
That's great.
Kion: 
All right!
Basi: 
That's my boy.
Bunga: 
And I can help! (Bunga trie sto pull the grass) (Grunting) It's really stuck in there.
Kion: 
Come on, Bunga. Something tells me we'd only slow Beshte down.
Fuli:
And you know I'm never one to slow anyone down!
Beshte:
Thanks, guys.
Kion: 
We'll help your dad get back to solid ground so he can rest.
Basi: 
(Grunts) Sounds good to me.
Beshte:
My first time making the hippo lanes. What a big day! (Beshte starts to make the Hippo Lanes) 
(The scene transitions and the Lion Guard takes Basi to a hill)
Basi: 
Thank you, Lion Guard. I'm sure if I stay off it, it'll heal up quick.
Kion: 
Happy to help.
Ono: 
(Ono shows up) Everyone! Everyone! We've got a problem. There's another rainstorm on the way!
Bunga: 
We heard.
Fuli:
It is the rainy season, Ono.
Ono: 
Yes. But the sable antelopes' grazing grounds were already flooded out in yesterday's rainstorm.
Bunga: 
So they've got nowhere to eat? That's horrible!
Fuli: 
(Sighs) And if I know the sable antelope, they're probably too stubborn to move.
Ono: 
Exactly! They're just standing around in knee-deep water! Even the little baby antelopes!
Fuli: 
So when the next rain storm comes...
Kion: 
They'll be completely underwater. We need to get that herd to higher ground.
Basi: 
You should bring them here.
Ono: 
(Ono turns to face Basi) The herd's on the other side of the flood plains.
Basi: 
Well, sure. But by the time you go around and lead them back, Beshte will be done with the hippo lanes.
Fuli: 
Right. Then they can get across the flood plains quickly. Before the rain gets here.
Kion: 
Great idea, Basi. Thanks for your help!
Basi: 
Sure. Just wish I could be out helping Beshte with those lanes.
Bunga: 
Don't worry, Bigger B. I know Big B can handle it.
Kion: 
Come on, Lion Guard. Let's go help those antelope! Till the Pride Lands end...
All: 
Lion Guard defend!
(The Lion Guard go help the sable antelopes)
(The scene transitions to Beshte who is seen making the hippo lanes and approaches Laini)
Laini: 
Hi, Beshte!
Beshte: 
Hey, Laini. Check it! I'm makin' the hippo lanes!
Laini: 
Oh, good! I've been trying to get across the flood plains all day! Think I could hitch a ride to Ndefu Grove?
Beshte: 
Sure! Helpin' other animals is the whole point of the hippo lanes!
Laini: 
Aw! Thanks, Beshte. (Laini hops onto Beshte)
Beshte: 
Any time, Laini.
Laini:
¶ La, la, la, la, la ¶
(The scene transitions back to the rest of the Lion Guard as they help the antelopes)
Ono: 
This way!
Kion: 
Antelopes, listen up! You need to follow us to higher...
Bunga:
And drier!
Kion: 
...ground. Let's go!
Bupu: 
"Let's go?" Maybe we don't want to go. Maybe we're fine right here.
Fuli: 
Fine? You're knee deep in water. You really need to come with us.
Bupu:
Do we now?
Ono: 
There's another rainstorm on the way. The water here will only get higher!
Fuli: 
So follow us. Come on!
Bupu:
We don't take orders from you.
Kion: 
I know you're tired and hungry. But if you follow us to higher ground, there'll be plenty to eat.
(Antelope's lowing)
Kion: 
And you won't be standing around in water.
Boboka: 
It might be nice to get the young ones out of the water, Bupu.
Boboka's Son: 
(Lowing)
Bupu: 
(Sighs) Okay.
Boboka: 
You heard Kion. Let's follow the Lion Guard!
(The antelope start to walk)
Fuli: 
Was that so hard?
Bunga: 
Let's go anty-lanty-lope!
Kion: 
Ono, report.
Ono: 
So far so good, Kion. Wait a tick... Rock slide!
(A rock begin to fall)
Kion: 
Back! Everyone back!
Bupu: 
What is it with you? You just told us to follow you.
(The rocks fall and blocks the antelope's way)
Kion: 
Anyone hurt?
Bunga: 
Nope.
Fuli:
Fine.
Kion: 
Ono, how's the herd?
Ono: 
They look fine. But there's no way they can get past those rocks.
Kion: 
Is there another way around?
Ono: 
I don't see one. And it looks like the storm's coming in fast!
Fuli: 
(Sighs) Too bad Beshte's not here. He could move those boulders easy.
Bunga: 
We don't need Beshte. Kion can just Roar that rock away.  Right, Kion?
Kion: 
I could, if the antelopes weren't on the other side of it.
Bunga: 
Oh, yeah.
Kion: 
But I can use the Roar from that side of the rock! Come on!
(The scene transitions and Beshte is still seen making the Hippo Lanes with a bunch of animals on his back)
Beshte: 
(Grunts)
Young Aardvark: 
Excellent work, Beshte.
Female Wagtail: 
I didn't think he was going to make that one.
Chura: 
What are you talking about? He's Beshte! Strongest in the Pride Lands.
Female Wagtail: 
I suppose. But I was afraid we were going to get stuck.
Chura: 
Don't listen to her.You're doing a dandy job.
Beshte: 
Heh-heh. Thanks, Chura.
Chura: 
Except I was headed that way.
(Beshte turns around)
Beshte: 
No problem. I'll get you there in a jiffy.
Laini: 
Oh. Then can you drop me off over by Ndefu Grove?
Beshte: 
Sure thing, Laini.
Laini: 
You sure you don't mind?
Chura: 
'Course he doesn't mind! It's no problem for the strongest in the Pride Lands.
Beshte: 
Aw. The whole point of the hippo lanes is to help animals get where they need to go. (Beshte pushes through the grass)
(Music starts)
Beshte:
¶ Hey, I'm ready to push Through these plains
(The fishes swim under Beshte)
¶ Clear the way And make some new lanes
(A fish jumps up and four elephant sprays water)
¶ With a one, two One, two, one, two
(Beshte with animals on his back stomps through the Hippo Lanes)
¶ Pride Lands massive Yo, we come through
¶ We crave days When the rain come down
¶ Stomp the way Smash reeds to ground
¶ Clear the plains 'Cause pound for pound
¶ Nobody gonna do it How we get down
(Antelopes run past Beshte)
¶ So let 'em know How we making that path
(Beshte with animals on his back stomps through the Hippo Lanes)
¶ We come through And we flatten that grass
(Antelopes run in the Hippo Lanes)
¶ And when we're done There's space to run
(The sun is shown)
¶ The reeds gonna grow In the Pride Lands sun
(Beshte and the animals on this back dance to the song)
¶ Whoa-ahIt's what you got to do
(Beshte and the animals on his back walk between two elephants)
¶ Whoa-ah We're coming through
(Two antelope and zebras follow Beshte)
¶ Makin' hippo lanes In the flood plains
¶ Clearing the way After heavy rains
¶ Everybody front to back
(Animals pop up)
¶ We got it
¶ All y'all stand on track
(Rhinos pop up)
¶ We got it
(The animals go on Beshte's back again)
¶ 'Potamus got this Just how we rock it
(Beshte and the animals on his back run through the Hippo Lanes followed by antelopes)
¶ Coming through Nobody gonna stop us
(Fish jump over Beshte)
¶ We sing a song That's a tune of home
(Beshte bends down to let hyraxes off of his back)
¶ 'Cause when we're done There's room to roam
(Genets hop on Beshte's back)
¶ With a zig-ziga Let's use that girth
¶ Make way for a hippo We putting in work
(Flamingos pop out of the grass)
¶ Whoa-ahIt's what you got to do
(Elephants pop out of the grass and sway their heads)
¶ Whoa-ah We're coming through
(Beshte and the animals on his back come through the Hippo Lanes)
¶ Makin' hippo lanes In the flood plains
(Elephants make it rain and flamingos follow Beshte)
¶ Clearing the way After heavy rains
¶ It's the hippo way To help others
¶ Tough as it is We look out for one another
(Flamingos and monkeys stand by Beshte)
¶ And we stick together
¶ 'Cause we got to get over
(Antelopes and zebras come by Beshte)
¶ Since I can remember
And now we can show you so
(Beshte stomps on the grass followed by zebras)
¶ Step, step, step, step,
Step up
¶ We can lay it out flat So you won't get stuck
(A turtle floats in the Hippo Lane)
¶ 'Potamus up Let's show our stuff
(Animals pop out by Beshte)
¶ Pride Lands hippo doing what we love
(Three jerboas are on a turtles back)
¶ Whoa-ah It's what you got to do
(Flamingos pop out of the grass)
¶ Whoa-ah We're coming through
(Elephants sway their trunks)
¶ Making hippo lanes In the flood plains
(Beshte and the animals on his back come through the Hippo Lanes)
¶ Clearing the way After heavy rains
(Beshte and the animals on his back let the gents off and monkeys come on)
¶ Whoa-ah It's what you got to do
¶ Whoa-ah We're coming through
(Elephants make it rain and the flamingos walk under the elephants)
¶ Makin' hippo lanes In the flood plains
¶ Clearing the way After heavy rains
(Antelope and zebras also walk under the elephants)
¶ Making hippo lanes In the flood plains
¶ Clearing the way After heavy rains ¶
(Music ends)
(Beshte drops off Chura)
Chura: 
Thanks for the ride, Beshte.
Beshte: 
Any time, Chura.
Young Aardvark: 
Oh! My den's not far from here. I'll get off, too. You mind? Thanks again. (Young Aardvark and Female Wagtail gets off of Beshte)
Beshte: 
My pleasure. But I better get goin' and make another lane back to the other side.
Female Hare: 
You're going to the other side? Perfect! Just drop me off at the patch of bristle grass on the other side. (Female Hair jumps on Beshte's back)
Beshte: 
Sure thing.
Female Hare:
Good thing you came along, Beshte, or I never would've gotten across the flood plains.
(The scene transitions back to the rest of the Lion Guard they are seen helping the antelopes)
Kion: 
(Sighs) Come on, everybody. Up. Up!
Bupu: 
What's the point? The path is blocked. We're tired. We give up!
Fuli: 
Seriously?
Bunga: 
Eh, Kion's got this. Hang on to your antlers.
Bupu: 
Uh, for one thing, they're horns. And for another...
(Kion uses the Roar of the Elders to blast the rocks away)
Kion: 
(Roars)  Come on. Let's get you to the flood plains. This way.
(The Lion Guard starts to walk but the antelopes stay)
Ono: 
Uh, guys?
Fuli: 
Hello? The path is clear!
Bupu: 
(Sighs) We've already come so far.
Fuli:
(Fuli looks at the spot where the antelopes were) Seriously?
Bupu: 
Suppose we could follow a little longer.
(The antelopes start to walk)
Bunga: 
Un-Bunga-lievable.
Fuli: 
I just hope we beat that storm.
(Thunder rumbling)
(The scene transitions and the rest of the Lion Guard and the antelopes makes it to the Hippo Lane)
Kion: 
Almost there. We just have to take the hippo lanes across the flood plains.
Ono: 
Huh? This can't be right. I better talk to Beshte. (Ono uses his vision and spots Beshte) There he is. 
Beshte: 
Hey, Ono!
Ono: 
Beshte? Um... So, are you all done with the hippo lanes?
Beshte: 
Sure am. Whew. I must've gone back and forth I don't know how many times! But I got to talk to a lot of nice animals along the way.
Ono: 
I'm sure you did. And I know you've been working hard. But, uh...
Beshte: 
But what?
Ono: 
Well... Why don't you take a look for yourself?
Beshte: 
I didn't think of that. (Beshte looks at the Hippo Lanes) Oh, no, Ono! I must've gotten distracted by all the rides I was giving. Those lanes aren't straight and true at all! I let everybody down.
Ono: 
Well, at least they're kind of pretty. That one kind of looks like a flamingo.
Beshte: 
Yeah. Wait. But hippo lanes aren't supposed to be pretty. Hippos lanes should be straight and true. And useful!
Ono: 
I know. That's why we just led a whole herd of sable antelopes to them.
Beshte: 
A whole herd? If they go into the flood plains now, they'll get totally lost! I gotta make a new lane. But what if I mess it up again? No! I can do this. (Beshte tries to do another Hippo Lanes but messes it up)
Ono: 
Uh, Beshte?
Beshte: 
(Beshte stops himself and looks at the Hippo Lanes) Ah! I did it again! Dad's going to be so disappointed. Wait. Dad'll know how to fix this! I gotta go talk to him. Ono, go warn Kion. Don't let any animals into the lanes yet.
Ono: 
Affirmative! (Ono flys to the rest of the Lion Guard)
(The scene transitions and Bunga brings the herd to the lane)
Bunga: 
This way. This way. Step right up. One new Beshte-made hippo lane for all your crossing pleasures! Moms and babies first!
(Antelopes lowing)
(Boboka and her son walk through the Hippo Lanes)
Bunga: 
Okay. Now you.
Ono: 
(Ono lands and stops the antelopes) Whoa, whoa, whoa! Everyone! Wait! Don't go in the hippo lanes!
Kion: 
Ono? What's going on?
Ono: 
The lanes! They're not exactly straight and true. More like a curly elephant's trunk. Actually, they're more like a bunch of elephants' trunks. All twisted up together. And stuck in a Baobab tree's roots.
Bunga: 
But I just let an antelope and her baby go in!
Ono: 
(Gasps) "Hapana!" They'll get lost in there!
Kion: 
Not if we can help it. Bunga, Fuli, you two stay here. Don't let anyone else in. Ono, you're with me.
Ono: 
Right behind... Uh, above you, Kion.
(Kion and Ono leave)
Bupu: 
So we're not going in now? (SIGHS) All day they've been telling us what to do. "Get out of the water so you won't drown." "Follow us to higher ground so you won't starve." "Don't get hit by falling rocks." I don't know about you, but I'm sick and tired of being told what to do!
Fuli: 
Are you serious? Those were all good things!
(Thunder rumbling)
(The rain starts to pour down)
Bupu: 
Now I bet you're going to tell us to get out of the rain. Well, we're not going anywhere!
Fuli: 
Good.
Bunga: 
Yeah. That's kinda what we wanted.
(The scene transitions and Beshte is seen talking to Basi)
Beshte: 
So, now the herd is waiting on the other side. I let everyone down. Especially you.
Basi: 
You didn't let anyone down, Beshte. If anything, I let you down. I never should have sent you out there alone, son. (Grunts) (Basi tries to stand up but can't)
Beshte: 
Dad, your leg!
Basi: 
Son, you're the strongest hippo in the Pride Lands. Look. If you'll help me, I'll help you.
Beshte: 
Of course I'll help!
Basi: 
(Chuckles) All right. Then together we can make a lane straight enough, true enough, and wide enough to get that whole herd through.
Beshte: 
"Poa!"
(The scene transtions and Baby Antelope lowing)
Ono: 
I found him. Right ahead, Kion! And he needs help!
Boboka's Son: 
(Gasping)
Kion: 
(Kion saves Boboka's Son from almost drowning) (Grunts) You okay?
Boboka's Son:
(Exclaims)
Kion: 
Now where's your mom?
Boboka's Son: 
She was right behind me!
Boboka: 
Help! Somebody help!
Ono:
I'll go look for her.
Kion: 
No, Ono! Stay with this little guy. Guide him back to safety. (Kion goes to find Boboka)
Ono: 
You got it.
Kion: 
Don't worry. I'll find your mom.
Ono: 
And I'll help you find your way out. Follow me.
(Boboka's Son follows Ono)
Boboka: 
Help, please!
Kion: 
I'm on my way!
(The scene transitions and Beshte and Basi are seen making the Hippo Lanes)
Beshte:
Dad, you okay?
Basi: 
(Panting) I just need to stop and catch my breath. You keep going, Beshte. I'll be right behind you. We're already halfway across. I know you can do it.
Beshte: 
Okay, Dad. And this time they'll be straight and true. I'll make you proud. "Twende Kiboko!" (Beshte goes ahead)
Basi: 
You always make me proud, Beshte. I'll be right behind you! (Sighs) (Basi closes his eyes)
Makuu: 
(Makuu approaches Basi from behind) Get rid of the hippo, get rid of the rules. (Laughs) Then we can do whatever we want in the flood plains.
(The scene transitions back to Fuli, Bunga and the herd are seen sitting in the rain)
Bupu: 
We could've stayed home and been soaking wet there. Ugh.
Fuli: 
We'll tell you when it's safe to go. For now, do you think you can just stand there and be quiet?
Bupu: 
(Sighs) (Bupu sits down)
Fuli: 
Not again! Stand up!
Bupu: 
What a surprise. The Lion Guard is telling us what to do.
(The rest of the herd sits)
Fuli:
Come on! Get up! You heard me!
Bupu: 
Do this. Do that.
(Fuli tries to pick Bupu up meanwhile Ono and Boboka's Son walks up)
Ono: 
Fuli, what are you doing?
Fuli: 
I'm trying to get this stubborn antelope to stand up.
Bupu: 
Blah, blah, blah.
Beshte: 
(Beshte shows up) Hey, everybody!
Fuli: 
Beshte!
Bunga:
Big B!
Beshte: 
(Sighs) We did it, Dad! Straight and true! (Beshte turns around and notices his dad not there) Dad? Dad (Beshte leaves)
Fuli: 
Where's he going?
Ono: 
(Ono sees the Hippo Lane is done) Oh! He did it! Beshte's new hippo lane is straight and true. All the way across the flood plain!
Bunga: 
Ya hear that? Beshte's showing us the way! (Bunga jumps) Come on, everybody! Follow that hippo!
Bupu: 
But the flood plain looks so wet.
Fuli: 
You're already wet! We're all wet!
Bupu: 
Here we go again. Go on, yell at us. Just like you've been doing all day.
Fuli: 
Okay. Sorry I yelled. It's been a long day. And I know you're all tired, wet, and hungry. Truth is, so am I. But if you want to be a little less wet and get something to eat, you can just use that hippo lane to get across the flood plain. (She makes. a a sad face) Please?
Bupu: 
(He opens his eyes) That's all we wanted to hear.
Fuli: 
Really?
Bupu: 
Of course! It never hurts to be polite. You heard the cheetah. Let's go, everybody!
(The herd goes into the Hippo Lanes)
Bunga: 
Go! Go! Go!
(Boboka and Kion shows up)
Boboka: 
There you are! Don't ever scare me like that again. (Boboka hugs her son)
Kion: 
What's going on?
Fuli: 
Beshte did it. This one goes straight across the flood plain.
Kion: 
Finally, something's gone right today!
(The scene transitions and Basi is seen sititng in the Hippo Lane)
Basi: 
Gotta go help Beshte. (Groans)
Makuu: 
What's the hurry? We've got a nice, big meal planned. And you're the guest of honor.
(Makuu's float approaches Basi) 
Beshte: 
Makuu! Leave my dad alone! (Beshte shows up)
Makuu: 
This time we've got numbers on our side. And we're crocodiles! Ah! (Chuckles)
Basi: 
We can handle 'em, son.
Beshte: 
But Dad, you're hurt.
(The crocodiles surround Beshte and Basi) 
Makuu: 
(Laughing) Nowhere to run, hippos!
Beshte
I think we need a new lane, Dad. Stick with me! "Twende Kiboko!"
(Beshte and Basi start to run)
Makuu: 
You can't escape that easy! After them!
(The crocodiles follow Beshte and Basi)
Basi: 
What are you doing, son? Straight and true, remember?
Beshte: 
Not this time, Dad. Trust me.
(The antelopes come and jump over the crocodiles)
Makuu: 
Dive! Dive! (Grunting)
Bupu: 
You hear something?
Sable Antelope #1: 
No.
Basi: 
(Laughing) Good thinking, Beshte.
Beshte: 
Makuu? We went to a lot of trouble to make these lanes nice and safe for everyone. So why don't you use them and get outta here!
Makuu: 
(Groans afterwards he and his crocodiles leave)
(The scene transitions to sometime later everyone is seen using the Hippo Lanes)
(Birds chirping)
Kion: 
You guys did a great job.
Bunga: 
I'll say. Everyone loves the new hippo lane!
Ono: 
Guess you're pretty good at making them after all, Beshte.
Beshte: 
Thanks, Ono.
Basi: 
I never had any doubt.
(The Lion Guard and Basi watches everyone use the Hippo Lanes)
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