The Lion King/Transcript

Lebo M 	Nants ingonyama bagithi baba. Sithi uhm ingonyama. Ingonyama. [The sun rises, turning the sky from black to red.] Nants ingonyama bagithi baba. [Various animals, including a rhino, several topi, and a colony of meerkats, lift their heads in the direction of the sun.] Sithi uhm ingonyama. [A cheetah pauses on the edge of a ridge, tail lashing.] Ingonyama. Siyo nqoba. [Storks walk through a shallow body of water, look at one another, then take to the air.] Ingonyama.
Chorus 	Ingonyama nengw' enamabala. Ingonyama nengw' enamabala. [A flock of birds flies past a giant waterfall.] Ingonyama nengw' enamabala. Ingonyama nengw' enamabala. [A herd of elephants marches past Mount Kilimanjaro. A flock of birds begins to follow overhead.] Ingonyama nengw' enamabala. Ingonyama nengw' enamabala. (Sithi uhm.) Ingonyama nengw' enamabala. [Flamingos fly over a river. Above them, more and more flamingos join in, flying in the same direction.] Ingonyama nengw' enamabala. (Sithi uhm.) [A herd of springbok prances through the mist.] Ingonyama nengw' enamabala.
Carmen Twillie 	From the day we arrive on the planet [An adult giraffe crests a hill, followed by a baby.] and, blinking, step into the sun, [The baby giraffe steps into the sunlight, closing its eyes against the glare.] there's more to see than can ever be seen, [The giraffes survey a large group of animals moving across the savanna down below, then descend the ridge to join them.] more to do than can ever be done. [Ants carrying leaves march across a branch. A zebra herd frolics below.] There's far too much to take in here, [A flock of guinea fowl bobs along the ground, with elephants slowly moving into view behind them.] more to find than can ever be found. [A lone guinea fowl hurries out of the dust, nearly getting trampled by an elephant.] But the sun rolling high [The reflection of the sun in a river is shattered as the group of animals crosses.] through the sapphire sky [A herd of zebras splashes through the river.] keeps great and small on the endless round. [More animals cross the river, including an elephant with birds resting on its tusks.] It's the circle of life, [A crowd of animals gathers around Pride Rock.] and it moves us all, [Zazu swoops over the herd, heading toward Mufasa, who stands alone on the promontory.] through despair and hope, through faith and love, [Zazu bows to Mufasa, then looks up. Mufasa glares down at Zazu before his face breaks into a warm smile.] till we find our place [A herd of kudus watches as the tip of a staff bobs between them. The animals part to make way for Rafiki. Mufasa smiles down at him.] on the path unwinding [Rafiki climbs Pride Rock.] in the circle, [Once at the top, Rafiki embraces Mufasa.] the circle of life.
 	Mufasa and Rafiki look expectantly behind them. Sarabi sits with a golden bundle in her paws. Mufasa approaches, and the two nuzzle. Sarabi licks the bundle, which turns to reveal the infant Simba. Rafiki beams at Simba, then shakes his staff over the cub. Simba paws at the gourds. Rafiki breaks a gourd open, dips his thumb in the juice, and marks Simba's forehead. Rafiki grabs a handful of sand and sprinkles it over Simba, causing him to sneeze. Mufasa and Sarabi nuzzle. Rafiki takes Simba in his arms and carries him away, with Mufasa and Sarabi exchanging a joyful look. As Rafiki nears the promontory, the animals below raise their heads expectantly.
Carmen Twillie 	It's the circle of life, [Rafiki lifts Simba into the air for all the animals to see. In answer, the animals rear onto their hind legs. Elephants raise their trunks and trumpet.] and it moves us all, [Monkeys cheer, jumping and stamping the ground. Zebras bray and stamp, raising dust.] through despair and hope, through faith and love, [Simba watches the scene below him, seemingly confused and unaffected.] till we find our place [A single beam of light shines through the clouds, illuminating Simba.] on the path unwinding [The animals bow to Simba.] in the circle, the circle of life.
 	The sun shines down on Pride Rock, with the animals watching as Simba is presented from atop Pride Rock. The title card appears, then fades. A mouse scurries across the floor of a cave, sniffs the air, and washes its face. For a moment, it sits peacefully. Then it rears onto its hind legs, smelling the air, and a giant clawed paw crushes it. Slowly, the paw draws the struggling, squealing mouse into the air to reveal Scar.
Scar 	Life's not fair, is it? You see, I... Well, I shall never be king. Huh. [Scar lets the mouse scurry across his paw.] And you... [The mouse tries to jump to freedom, but Scar snags it in his claws again.] shall never see the light of another day. Hmm, hmm. Adieu.
 	Scar opens his jaws and lowers the mouse into his mouth.
Zazu 	Didn't your mother ever tell you not to play with your food?
 	The mouse struggles to wriggle out from under Scar's paw, to no avail.
Scar 	What do you want?
Zazu 	I'm here to announce that King Mufasa's on his way, [Zazu bows over one wing.] so you'd better have a good excuse for missing the ceremony this morning.
 	With Scar distracted, the mouse wriggles out of his grasp and escapes into a nearby hole in the wall.
Scar 	Oh, now, look, Zazu. You've made me lose my lunch.
Zazu 	Ha! You'll lose more than that when the king gets through with you. He's as mad as a hippo with a hernia.
 	Zazu crosses his wings huffily.
Scar 	Oooh, I quiver with fear!
 	Scar crouches and bares his teeth at Zazu, who backs away fearfully.
Zazu 	Now, Scar, don't look at me that way. Help!
 	Zazu tries to fly away, but Scar catches him in his jaws. Mufasa's paw steps into view behind Scar.
Mufasa 	Scar?
 	Scar looks at Mufasa over his shoulder, his cheeks puffed out.
Scar 	Mm-hmm?
Mufasa 	Drop him.
 	Zazu's beak pokes out of Scar's mouth.
Zazu 	Impeccable timing, Your Majesty. [Scar spits out Zazu, who sits up with saliva-plastered wings.] Ugh.
Scar 	Why, if it isn't my big brother [Scar saunters toward Mufasa.] descending from on high to mingle with the commoners.
 	Scar turns and saunters away.
Mufasa 	Sarabi and I didn't see you at the presentation of Simba.
Scar 	That was today? Oh, I feel simply awful! [Scar drags his claws along the wall, creating a screeching sound that makes Zazu cringe.] Must've slipped my mind.
Zazu 	Yes, well, as slippery as your mind is, [Zazu flies accusingly into Scar's face.] as the king's brother, you should've been first in line!
 	Scar snaps his jaws shut, causing Zazu to take refuge behind Mufasa's leg.
Scar 	Well, I was first in line... [Zazu peeks out at Scar, indignant.] until the little hairball was born.
 	Scar thrusts his face toward Zazu, who ducks back behind Mufasa's leg. Mufasa lowers his head to Scar's level.
Mufasa 	That hairball is my son [Mufasa and Scar lift their heads simultaneously.] and your future king.
Scar 	Oh, I shall practice my curtsy.
 	Scar turns and walks away.
Mufasa 	Don't turn your back on me, Scar.
 	Scar looks over his shoulder at Mufasa.
Scar 	Oh, no, Mufasa. Perhaps you shouldn't turn your back on me.
 	Once more, Scar turns and walks away. Mufasa launches himself after Scar.
Mufasa 	*roars* [Mufasa blocks Scar's way and advances threateningly.] Is that a challenge?!
Scar 	Temper, temper. I wouldn't dream [Scar rolls his eyes.] of challenging you.
 	Zazu emerges from under Mufasa.
Zazu 	Pity. Why not?
 	Zazu puts his wings on his hips. Scar ducks his head to address Zazu.
Scar 	Well, as far as brains go, I got the lion's share, but when it comes to brute strength... [Scar lifts his head to address Mufasa, clearly bitter and incensed. After a moment, the expression fades, and he shoulders past Mufasa, who glares at him. Scar looks back at Mufasa and Zazu.] I'm afraid I'm at the shallow end of the gene pool.
 	Scar walks off into the savanna.
Zazu 	*sighs* There's one in every family, sire. Two in mine, actually. [Zazu flies up to perch on Mufasa's shoulder.] And they always manage to ruin special occasions.
Mufasa 	What am I going to do with him?
 	Zazu grins cheekly.
Zazu 	He'd make a very handsome throw rug.
 	Mufasa grins back.
Mufasa 	Zazu!
Zazu 	And just think, [Zazu flies ahead of Mufasa, who walks after him.] whenever he gets dirty, you could take him out and beat him!
Mufasa 	*chuckles*
 	The scene fades. Clouds roil over the savanna. Thunder rumbles, and curtains of rain fall in the distance. The smooth surface of a river is disrupted by heavy rainfall. Thunder booms, and lightning zigzags across the sky, illuminating Rafiki's lone baobab tree. Inside, Rafiki uses a gourd to paint a lion cub, with lightning occasionally lighting up his canvas.
Rafiki 	*mutters* Ah. [Rafiki sets down one gourd and picks up another.] Hmm. [Rafiki smiles at his handiwork.] *laughs* [Rafiki dips his thumb in the paint and smears it across the painted cub's forehead.] Simba. *chuckles*
 	The screen grows dark around the painting of Simba before it disappears completely. The scene transitions to an early dawn at Pride Rock. Simba, now a cub, emerges on the promontory, his tail raised. With an excited look, he races away. Simba races into the den, where the pride is sleeping.
Simba 	Dad! Dad! Come on, Dad. We gotta go. Wake up!
 	Simba dodges around the lionesses, jostling them.
Lioness 	Oof!
Simba 	Sorry!
Mufasa 	*snores*
 	Simba jumps up on Mufasa, who is sound asleep.
Simba 	Dad! [Simba's expression turns dour when Mufasa does not respond.] Dad.
Sarabi 	Your son is awake.
Simba 	[in the background] Dad, Dad, Dad, Dad, Dad, Dad, Dad, Dad, Dad, Dad.
Mufasa 	Before sunrise, he's your son.
Simba 	Dad! Come on, Dad. [Simba tugs Mufasa's ear, but loses his grip and tumbles out of view.] Whoa! [Simba headbutts Mufasa's face, and Mufasa sleepily opens one eye.] You promised!
 	Simba glares at Mufasa.
Mufasa 	Okay, okay. I'm up, I'm up.
Simba 	Yeah!
 	Simba races away excitedly.
Mufasa 	*yawns*
 	Simba skips out of the den, with Mufasa and Sarabi emerging shortly afterward. Simba bounces up to Sarabi and rubs against her leg affectionately. Sarabi gives his rump an encouraging nudge and watches, smiling, as Mufasa and Simba begin to ascend Pride Rock. The next shot shows the top of Pride Rock illuminated by the rising sun, with Mufasa and Simba sitting side-by-side atop the summit.
Mufasa 	Look, Simba. Everything the light touches is our kingdom.
Simba 	Wow.
Mufasa 	A king's time as ruler rises and falls like the sun. One day, Simba, the sun will set on my time here and will rise with you [Mufasa ducks down to Simba's level.] as the new king.
Simba 	And this'll all be mine?
Mufasa 	Everything.
 	Simba strides along the edge of Pride Rock, overlooking the Pride Lands.
Simba 	Everything the light touches. [Simba sits.] What about that shadowy place?
 	Simba looks back at Mufasa questioningly. Mufasa strides toward Simba sternly.
Mufasa 	That's beyond our borders. You must never go there, Simba.
Simba 	But I thought a king can do whatever he wants.
 	Mufasa smiles.
Mufasa 	Oh, there's more to being king than getting your way all the time.
 	Mufasa strides away. Simba follows Mufasa, grinning.
Simba 	There's more?
Mufasa 	*laughs* Simba...
 	The scene transitions. Gazelles prance across the savanna. Nearby, Mufasa and Simba stride side-by-side, with Pride Rock in the distance.
Mufasa 	Everything you see exists together in a delicate balance. As king, you need to understand that balance and respect all the creatures, from the crawling ant to the leaping antelope.
Simba 	But, Dad, don't we eat the antelope?
 	Mufasa ducks down to Simba's level.
Mufasa 	Yes, Simba, but let me explain. [Mufasa lifts his head.] When we die, our bodies become the grass, and the antelope eat the grass. And so [Mufasa ducks down to Simba's level.] we are all connected in the great Circle of Life.
 	Mufasa gestures with his head to a river, where gazelles cavort and giraffes graze from trees. Zazu swoops in from overhead.
Zazu 	Good morning, sire!
Mufasa 	Good morning, Zazu.
 	Zazu lands on a nearby boulder.
Zazu 	Checking in with the morning report!
 	Zazu bows.
Mufasa 	Fire away.
Zazu 	Well! [Zazu speaks with one wing shielding his beak, as if to spread gossip.] The buzz from the bees is that the leopards are in a bit of a spot.
 	A grasshopper jumps past Simba, who takes chase.
Mufasa 	Oh, really?
Zazu 	And the baboons are going ape over this. [Simba continues to hunt the grasshopper, and Mufasa takes notice.] Of course, the giraffes are acting like they're above it all...
Mufasa 	What are you doing, son?
 	Simba attempts to catch the grasshopper on a rock, but opens his paws to emptiness.
Simba 	Pouncing.
 	Mufasa ducks down conspiratorially.
Mufasa 	Let an old pro show you how it's done.
Zazu 	The tickbirds are pecking on the elephants. I told the elephants to forget it, but they can't...
 	Zazu shrugs dramatically.
Mufasa 	Zazu, would you turn around?
Zazu 	Yes, sire. [Zazu turns around.] The cheetahs are hard up, but I always say...
 	Mufasa uses a paw to lower Simba's rump.
Mufasa 	Stay low to the ground.
 	Zazu waves a wing emphatically.
Zazu 	Cheetahs never prosper...
Simba 	Yeah, okay. [Zazu glances quizzically at Mufasa and Simba over his shoulder.] Stay low to the ground, right? Yeah.
Zazu 	What's going on?
Mufasa 	Pouncing lesson.
Zazu 	Oh, very good. Pouncing. [Zazu turns away, apparently satisfied. Suddenly, he spasms.] Pouncing?! [Zazu turns back to face Mufasa.] Oh, no, sire, you can't be serious... [Mufasa gestures with one paw for Zazu to turn around.] Oh... [Zazu reluctantly turns around.] This is so humiliating.
Mufasa 	Try not to make a sound.
 	Zazu glances over his shoulder.
Zazu 	What are you telling him, Mufasa? [Zazu looks behind him to find that Mufasa and Simba have seemingly disappeared.] Mufasa? [Zazu tenses his body.] Simba? [Simba pounces on Zazu.] *squawks*
Mufasa 	*laughs* [Simba glances over his shoulder at Mufasa, grinning, before he strides away. Meanwhile, Zazu lies on his back in the dirt. Simba returns to Mufasa.] That's very good! *laughs*
 	The mole pops out of a hole in the dirt right beneath Zazu's head.
Mole 	Zazu!
Zazu 	Yes!
 	The mole salutes Zazu.
Mole 	Sir! News from the underground.
 	Mufasa wraps a paw around Simba.
Mufasa 	Now, this time–
Zazu 	Sire! [Zazu's head emerges from behind a rock, his eyes wide and terrified.] Hyenas! In the Pride Lands!
 	Mufasa starts to bound away, but pauses to look at Zazu.
Mufasa 	Zazu, take Simba home.
 	Simba strides after Mufasa.
Simba 	Awww, Dad, can't I come?
 	Mufasa shakes his head.
Mufasa 	No, son.
 	Mufasa runs off into the savanna. Simba stalks off with his head low.
Simba 	Pah! I never get to go anywhere.
Zazu 	Oh, young master, one day, you will be king. [Zazu gestures with a wing. He takes to the air and flies over Simba, who is heading toward Pride Rock.] Then you can chase those slobbering, mangy, stupid poachers from dawn until dusk.
 	The scene transitions. Scar prowls along a rock ledge. He pauses, then agitatedly knocks a bone off the edge. As Scar continues to slink along, Simba bounds into view.
Simba 	Hey, Uncle Scar, guess what?
 	Scar pauses. He turns and glowers at Simba.
Scar 	I despise guessing games.
 	Simba approaches Scar and strikes a pose.
Simba 	I'm going to be king of Pride Rock.
 	Simba bounds away as Scar scowls.
Scar 	Oh, goodie.
 	Simba walks to the ledge and overlooks the savanna.
Simba 	My dad just showed me the whole kingdom. [Simba looks at Scar over his shoulder.] And I'm gonna rule it all! *cackles*
 	Scar glares at Simba, his back hunched.
Scar 	Yes. Well, forgive me for not leaping for joy. Bad back, you know.
 	Scar flops onto his side. Simba approaches Scar and jumps up on his mane.
Simba 	Hey, Uncle Scar. When I'm king, what'll that make you?
Scar 	A monkey's uncle.
 	Simba tumbles off Scar.
Simba 	*laughs* You're so weird.
 	Scar lifts his head to meet Simba's gaze.
Scar 	You have no idea. [Scar stands up and walks away.] So, your father showed you the whole kingdom, did he?
 	Simba trails after Scar.
Simba 	Everything.
Scar 	He didn't show you what's beyond that rise at the northern border.
 	Scar sits. Simba sits also, his ears drooping.
Simba 	Well, no. He said I can't go there.
Scar 	And he's absolutely right! It's far [Scar leans in dramatically.] too dangerous. Only the bravest lions go there.
 	Scar looks away. Simba stands and puffs out his chest.
Simba 	Well, I'm brave! [Simba tilts his head questioningly.] What's out there?
Scar 	No, I'm sorry, Simba. [Scar looks away.] I just can't tell you.
 	Simba moves in front of Scar.
Simba 	Why not?
Scar 	Simba, Simba, [Simba sits.] I'm only looking out for the well-being of my favorite nephew.
 	Scar pats Simba's head with a comparatively giant paw.
Simba 	*snorts* Yeah, right. I'm your only nephew.
 	Simba peeks out from under Scar's paw.
Scar 	All the more reason for me to be protective. [Scar lifts a claw like it's his pinky.] An elephant graveyard is no place for a young prince. [Simba stands up excitedly, and Scar slaps a paw to his mouth in mock horror.] Oops!
Simba 	An elephant what? [Simba looks away.] Whoa...
 	Scar puts a paw to his head, feigning dismay.
Scar 	Oh, dear, I've said too much. Well, I suppose you'd have found out sooner or later, you being so clever and all. [Simba tries to slink off, but Scar grabs him and pulls him close.] Oh, just do me one favor: promise me you'll never visit that dreadful place.
Simba 	No problem.
Scar 	There's a good lad. [Scar nudges Simba away.] You run along now and have fun. And remember... [Simba pauses and looks back at Scar.] it's our little secret.
 	Simba runs off, and Scar walks away, smiling deviously. The scene transitions. Lionesses sun themselves on rocks as Simba races by. He stops on a ledge where Sarabi is sleeping. Across from her, Sarafina bathes Nala.
Simba 	Hey, Nala.
Nala 	Hi, Simba.
Simba 	[whispering, with one paw shielding his mouth] Come on, I just heard about this great place.
Nala 	Simba! I'm kind of in the middle of a bath.
 	Simba glowers.
Sarabi 	And it's time for yours.
 	Simba tries to escape, but Sarabi snatches him up in her jaws, deposits him in her lap, and starts licking him. Simba struggles to get away.
Simba 	Mom! Mom, you're messing up my mane. [Sarabi licks Simba's forehead, giving him a cowlick. She smiles down at him affectionately. Simba jumps out of her lap and smoothes down the cowlick.] Okay, okay. I'm clean. Can we go now?
 	Nala lies on her back while Sarafina bathes her rump and sides.
Nala 	So, where are we going? It better not be any place dumb.
 	Simba approaches.
Simba 	No. It's really cool.
Sarabi 	So, where is this "really cool" place?
 	Simba flinches.
Simba 	Oh. [Simba turns around and smiles brightly.] Uh...around the water hole.
Nala 	The water hole?! What's so great about the water hole?
 	Simba smiles innocently at his mother before turning on Nala.
Simba 	[in an aside to Nala] I'll show you when we get there.
Nala 	Oh. Uh, Mom? [Nala sits up.] Can I go with Simba?
Sarafina 	Hmm. What do you think, Sarabi?
Sarabi 	Well...
 	Simba and Nala walk up to Sarabi, grinning exaggeratedly.
Simba and Nala 	Please?
Sarabi 	It's all right with me.
 	Simba and Nala bound away excitedly.
Simba 	Yeah!
Nala 	All right!
Sarabi 	As long as Zazu goes with you.
 	Simba and Nala pull up short in dismay.
Simba 	No, not Zazu!
 	The scene transitions. Simba and Nala follow a dirt trail to the water hole, with Zazu flying overhead.
Zazu 	Step lively. The sooner we get to the water hole, the sooner we can leave.
Nala 	[whispering] So, where are we really going?
Simba 	[whispering] An elephant graveyard.
Nala 	Wow!
Simba 	[whispering] Shh! Zazu.
Nala 	[whispering] Right. So, how are we gonna ditch the dodo?
Simba 	[whispering] Oh, I know how we can...
 	Zazu notices the cubs talking in low voices. He swoops down to join them.
Zazu 	Oh, just look at you two. Little seeds of romance blossoming in the savanna. [Simba and Nala exchange bored looks. Zazu bows.] Your parents will be thrilled, what with your being betrothed and all.
 	Simba tilts his head.
Simba 	Be-what?
Zazu 	Betrothed. Intended. Affianced.
 	Simba and Nala exchange confused looks. Nala leans forward.
Nala 	Meaning?
Zazu 	One day, you two are going to be married!
 	Zazu grabs his sides like he's holding on to his coat lapels. Simba sticks out his tongue.
Simba 	Yuck!
Nala 	Ewww!
 	Simba ducks down to Zazu's level. Zazu crosses his wings huffily.
Simba 	I can't marry her. She's my friend.
 	Nala ducks down on Zazu's other side.
Nala 	Yeah, it'd be so weird.
Zazu 	Well, sorry to burst your bubble, but you two turtle doves have no choice. [Zazu walks off, gesturing dramatically. Simba mouths, "blah, blah, blah," behind Zazu's back.] It's a tradition going back generations.
Simba 	Well, when I'm king, that'll be the first thing to go.
 	Simba winks at Nala.
Zazu 	Not so long as I'm around.
 	Simba strides up to Zazu.
Simba 	Well, in that case, you're fired.
Zazu 	Hmm. Nice try, but only the king can do that.
 	Zazu pokes Simba's nose. Nala strides up to join Simba.
Nala 	Well, he's the future king.
Simba 	Yeah. So you have to do what I tell you.
 	Simba thumps Zazu's chest. Zazu puts his wings on his hips.
Zazu 	Not yet, I don't. And with an attitude like that, [Simba gestures flippantly. Simba and Nala walk away.] I'm afraid you're shaping up to be a pretty pathetic king indeed.
 	Simba looks over his shoulder at Zazu.
Simba 	Hmph. Not the way I see it. [Simba pounces at Zazu. The landscape around him takes on a surrealist look, with bright colors and geometric shapes.] I'm gonna be a mighty king, [Simba advances on Zazu, who backs away.] so, enemies, beware!
 	Simba nudges Zazu with his head, so forcefully that Zazu flips over a log. Zazu's back end gets stuck in a hole in the log.
Zazu 	Well, I've never seen a king of beasts [Zazu jumps free.] with quite so little hair.
 	Zazu plucks out one of Simba's hairs.
Simba 	I'm gonna be the main event, [Birds fly away from a red-leafed bush as Simba forces his head through, producing the effect that he has a mane.] like no king was before. [Simba climbs up the log, shedding his leaf mane.] I'm brushin' up on lookin' down. [Simba strikes an arrogant pose.] I'm workin' on my roar!
 	Simba roars into Zazu's face, causing him to fall backward into a mud puddle. Zazu stumbles forward, covered in mud.
Zazu 	Thus far, a rather uninspiring thing.
 	Zazu dries himself on a nearby red towel. The view changes to reveal that the "towel" is actually an elephant's ear. The elephant slaps Zazu away with its trunk, sending him skipping across a nearby body of water. In the water's reflection is a flock of flamingos. The flamingos fly away as Simba and Nala race through the water after Zazu.
Simba 	Oh, I just can't wait to be king!
 	Zazu stumbles into a little brook.
Zazu 	You've rather a long way to go, young master. [Simba and Nala skip into view, each on one side of the brook. Zazu points accusingly into Simba's face.] If you think...
 	Behind Zazu's back, Nala sticks out her tongue.
Simba 	No one sayin', 'Do this!'
Zazu 	Now, when I said that...
 	Zazu turns to face Nala. Behind his back, Simba sticks out his tongue and pulls out each cheek.
Nala 	No one sayin', 'Be there!'
Zazu 	What I meant was...
 	Zazu turns to face Simba. Behind his back, Nala makes a fish face.
Simba 	No one sayin', 'Stop that!'
Zazu 	What you don't realize...
 	Simba and Nala make faces at Zazu before bounding off.
Simba and Nala 	No one sayin', 'See here!'
Zazu 	Now see here! [An ostrich runs by, nearly trampling Zazu.] *screams*
 	Two ostriches, one bearing Simba and one bearing Nala, race away into a hilly area.
Simba 	Free to run around all day!
 	Zazu takes to the air.
Zazu 	Well, that's definitely out.
 	Simba and Nala ride along on the ostriches.
Simba 	Free to do it all my way!
 	Zazu flits through a forest. The silhouettes of Simba and Nala on their ostriches race alongside him. Zazu flies in front of Simba and Nala.
Zazu 	I think it's time that you and I arranged a heart-to-heart.
 	Zazu hits a green wall, which is revealed to be a rhinoceros's back end. Simba and Nala's ostriches approach. They duck their heads so the cubs can look directly at Zazu.
Simba 	Kings don't need advice from little hornbills for a start.
 	Simba and Nala's ostriches race away. Zazu falls to the ground. He takes flight and lands on a log.
Zazu 	If this is where the monarchy is headed, count me out! [The view changes to show Zazu's log drifting down a river.] Out of service, out of Africa? I wouldn't hang about! [Zazu's log plummets off a waterfall.] *screams* [Zazu flies to safety with an angry expression.] This child is getting wildly out of wing!
 	Zebras part to make way for Simba and Nala, who walk between them with a spotlight shining down on them.
Simba 	Oh, I just can't wait to be king!
 	Zazu tries to follow the cubs, but the zebras turn their backs on him and raise their tails. Zazu shields his head with a wing. Meanwhile, Simba and Nala cavort through a herd of elephants. Zazu searches for them from above before swooping down among the herd. Simba stands on a giraffe's head.
Simba 	Everybody, look left!
 	Animals stream past, running over Zazu.
Zazu 	*screams*
Simba 	Everybody look right! [Animals stream past in the opposite direction, running over Zazu again. Simba jumps up on several giraffes' heads like they're stairs.] Everywhere, you look I'm [Simba slides down a giraffe's neck and poses on its back.] standin' in the spotlight!
 	Zazu shoves his way between two animals' rears.
Zazu 	Not yet!
 	The rears crush him between them. Simba whispers to a hippo, who whispers to a giraffe, who whispers to a monkey.
Chorus 	Let every creature go for broke and sing! [Zazu dusts himself off. Monkeys seize him by the neck and pull him into the trees. Crocodiles sing with birds in their teeth.] Let's hear it in the herd and on the wing! [The monkeys toss Zazu to one another. Giraffes catapult Simba and Nala into the air with their heads.] It's gonna be King Simba's finest fling!
 	The monkeys hold Zazu captive and groom him for bugs. The animals form a tower.
Simba 	Oh, I just can't wait to be king! Oh, I just can't wait to be king! [An ostrich at the very top opens its wings to reveal Simba and Nala on its back.] Oh, I just can't wait... [The animals start losing their balance and toppling over.] to be king!
 	The animals fall, with Zazu getting crushed beneath a rhinoceros.
Zazu 	[from under the rhinoceros] I beg your pardon, madam, but...get...off! [The rhinoceros does not budge, merely continues to sit in the empty clearing.] Simba! Nala!
 	The scene transitions to the savanna. Simba and Nala race to freedom.
Simba and Nala 	*laugh*
 	Simba and Nala pause.
Simba 	All right! It worked!
Nala 	We lost him.
 	Simba lifts his chin pridefully.
Simba 	I am a genius.
 	Nala starts to walk off, but pauses and looks back in disgust.
Nala 	Hey, genius, it was my idea.
Simba 	Yeah, but I [Simba gestures to himself with one paw.] pulled it off.
Nala 	With me!
Simba 	Oh, yeah? [Simba pounces on Nala.] Rawr!
 	Simba and Nala roll on the ground. Nala pins Simba on his back.
Nala 	Ha!
Simba 	*gasps*
Nala 	Pinned ya!
Simba 	Hey, let me up! [Simba shoves Nala off. She starts to walk away, chin raised smugly. Simba smiles impishly, then pounces on her again.] Rawr!
 	Simba and Nala roll down a steep embankment.
Simba and Nala 	*laugh*
 	Nala pins Simba on his back.
Nala 	Pinned ya again.
 	A nearby geyser erupts.
Simba and Nala 	*gasp*
 	As the steam clears, Simba and Nala notice a nearby ridge, over which an elephant skull is barely visible. Simba pads closer, a grin spreading across his face. Together, the cubs climb the ridge to view the skull.
Simba 	This is it. We made it.
 	Simba and Nala jump up on one of the skull's tusks and overlook the Elephant Graveyard. They exchange awed looks.
Simba and Nala 	Whoa!
Nala 	It's really creepy.
Simba 	Yeah. Isn't it great?
Nala 	We could get in big trouble.
Simba 	I know! *chuckles*
 	Simba and Nala approach the skull.
Nala 	I wonder if its brains are still in there.
 	Simba grins deviously.
Simba 	There's only one way to know. Come on. [Simba walks toward the skull.] Let's go check it out.
 	Zazu flits in front of Simba, blocking his path.
Zazu 	Wrong! [Zazu shoos Simba away from the skull.] The only checking out you will do will be to check out of here.
 	Simba reluctantly walks away.
Simba 	Awww, man!
 	Zazu wrings his wings nervously.
Zazu 	We're way beyond the boundary of the Pride Lands.
 	Simba ducks down to Zazu's level.
Simba 	Look! Banana Beak is scared. *snickers*
 	Zazu pokes Simba's nose with a feather, as if it's a finger.
Zazu 	It's Mister Banana Beak to you, fuzzy. And right now, we are all in very real danger.
 	Zazu looks around nervously while Simba strides past him.
Simba 	Danger? Ha! I walk on the wild side. [Simba pauses in front of the skull, crouching low.] I laugh in the face of danger. [Simba rears back his head dramatically.] Ha, ha, ha, ha!
Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed 	[from inside the skull] *laugh*
 	Simba's expression turns to horror. He races away from the skull and hides behind Nala and Zazu. Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed emerge from within the elephant skull and prowl toward Simba and Nala, whom Zazu shields with his wings.
Shenzi 	Well, well, well, Banzai. What have we got here?
Banzai 	Hmm. I don't know, Shenzi. Uh, what do you think, Ed?
 	Banzai looks back at Ed.
Ed 	*laughs maniacally*
Banzai 	Yeah, just what I was thinking... A trio of trespassers!
 	Banzai juts his head accusingly at Zazu, who continues to shield Simba and Nala with his wings. Zazu clasps his wings like they're hands.
Zazu 	And quite by accident, let me assure you. [Simba and Nala start to slink off.] A simple navigational error.
 	Zazu tries to follow Simba and Nala, but Shenzi steps on his tail, halting him.
Shenzi 	Whoa, whoa. Wait, wait, wait. I know you. You're Mufasa's little stooge!
 	Shenzi ducks down to Zazu's level. Zazu pulls his tail out from under Shenzi's paw.
Zazu 	I, madam, am the king's majordomo.
 	Banzai and Ed circle Simba and Nala.
Banzai 	And that would make you...?
Simba 	The future king!
 	Shenzi joins Banzai and Ed in circling Simba and Nala.
Shenzi 	Do you know what we do to kings who step out of their kingdom?
Simba 	Puh! You can't do anything to me.
Zazu 	Uh, technically, they can. [Zazu steeples his wings like they're fingers.] We are on their land.
Simba 	But, Zazu, you told me they're nothing but slobbering, [Zazu desperately signals Simba to stop.] mangy, stupid poachers.
 	Zazu nervously clasps his wings like they're hands.
Zazu 	Ix-nay on the upid-stay...
 	Banzai juts his head accusingly at Zazu.
Banzai 	Who are you callin' "upid-stay"?!
Zazu 	My, my, my! [Simba, Nala, and Zazu try to run away.] Oh, look at the sun! It's time to go!
 	Shenzi cuts off Simba, Nala, and Zazu.
Shenzi 	What's the hurry? We'd love [Shenzi advances on Simba, Nala, and Zazu, causing them to back away. Zazu shields the cubs with his wings.] you to stick around for dinner.
Banzai 	Yeah, we could have whatever's "lion" around! *laughs* [in the background] Get it? Lion around? *laughs*
Shenzi 	Wait, wait, wait! [Shenzi wags a paw at Banzai.] I got one! I got one! Make mine a "cub" sandwich. Whatcha think? *laughs*
 	Ed gestures wildly.
Ed 	*jabbers incoherently*
Shenzi 	What, Ed? What is it?
 	Banzai looks in the direction Ed is pointing.
Banzai 	Hey, did we order this dinner to-go?
Shenzi 	No. Why?
Banzai 	'Cause there it goes!
 	Simba and Nala race away, with Zazu flying overhead.
Simba and Nala 	*pant*
 	As he flies, Zazu is caught by his tail and yanked backward.
Zazu 	*squawks*
Simba and Nala 	*pant*
 	Simba and Nala pause in the middle of the Elephant Graveyard.
Nala 	Did we lose 'em?
Simba 	I think so. [Simba looks around.] Where's Zazu?
 	Zazu struggles as Banzai jerks him around by his wings. Ed and Shenzi watch gleefully.
Zazu 	Aah!
Banzai 	The little majordomo bird hippety-hopped all the way to the birdie boiler.
 	Banzai shoves Zazu into a geyser.
Zazu 	Oh, no! Not the birdie boiler! [The geyser explodes, sending Zazu shooting into the air like a rocket.] Aah!
Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed 	*laugh*
Simba 	[from offscreen] Hey! [Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed stop laughing and look up to where Simba is standing on the ridge above them.] Why don't you pick on somebody your own size?
Shenzi 	Like you?
Simba 	Oops.
 	Simba and Nala run away. Shenzi nips at Nala's hindquarters.
Nala 	*screams*
 	Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed emerge through the steam, blocking Simba and Nala's path.
Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed 	Boo!
 	Simba and Nala skid to a halt.
Simba and Nala 	*gasp*
Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed 	*laugh*
 	Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed bite threateningly at Simba and Nala. They run away, with the hyenas in hot pursuit. The cubs climb an elephant skull, and Banzai leaps after them, taking a snap at their hindquarters.
Nala 	*shrieks*
 	Simba and Nala slide down an elephant spine. They shoot off the end and land on a hill of bones.
Simba and Nala 	*scream*
 	Simba and Nala begin to climb hastily as the hyenas close in from below.
Nala 	[from offscreen] Simba!
 	Simba pauses at the top of the hill and looks back in horror.
Simba 	*gasps*
 	Nala slides down the hill toward the hyenas.
Nala 	*screams*
 	Simba races back down the hill and scratches Shenzi's cheek right as she is about to bite Nala.
Shenzi 	*snarls*
 	Simba and Nala race into a high-walled section of the Elephant Graveyard. They clamber up an elephant skeleton and paw desperately at the high wall, only for the rotting skin to break under them and send them tumbling to the ground. They clamber back to their paws, backing away in terror.
Simba and Nala 	*gasp*
 	Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed close in.
Banzai 	Here, kitty, kitty, kitty.
 	Simba stands protectively in front of a cowering Nala.
Simba 	*roars weakly*
Shenzi 	That was it? *laughs* Do it again. Come on.
 	Simba roars again, seemingly with a full-grown lion's roar.
Mufasa 	[from offscreen] *roars*
 	Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed pause.
Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed 	Huh?
 	Mufasa swats Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed aside.
Mufasa 	*roars*
 	Mufasa attacks Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed. Simba and Nala watch in terror while Zazu lands next to them. Mufasa pins the hyenas to the ground.
Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed 	*yip*
Shenzi 	Oh, please, please! Uncle! Uncle!
Banzai 	Ow, ow, ow!
Mufasa 	Silence!
 	Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed flinch.
Banzai 	Oh, come on, we're gonna shut up right now!
Shenzi 	Calm down. We're really sorry.
Mufasa 	If you ever come near my son again...
Shenzi 	Oh, this is...this is your son?
Banzai 	Oh, yours!
 	Banzai points at Mufasa, then rubs his head with one paw, as if in mock realization.
Shenzi 	Did you know that?
Banzai 	No! Me? [Banzai gestures to himself with one paw.] I didn't know. No! Did you?
Shenzi 	No, of course not!
Banzai 	No.
Shenzi and Banzai 	Ed?
 	Shenzi and Banzai look at Ed.
Ed 	*nods*
Mufasa 	*roars*
 	Shenzi and Ed hug one another in fear.
Banzai 	Heh, heh. Toodles!
 	Banzai waves at Mufasa. Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed flee the scene.
Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed 	*yip*
 	Zazu lands next to Mufasa and nods satisfactorily. Mufasa turns and glares at him, causing him to flinch back. Simba and Nala approach tentatively from behind.
Simba 	Dad, I...
 	Mufasa looks sternly over one shoulder.
Mufasa 	You deliberately disobeyed me.
 	Simba looks crestfallen.
Simba 	Dad, I'm... I'm sorry.
Mufasa 	[harshly] Let's go home.
 	Mufasa walks off. Zazu flies after him, casting a sad look at Simba and Nala. Simba and Nala trail after Mufasa.
Nala 	I thought you were very brave.
 	Simba looks away sadly. Overhead, Scar watches the party leave with a furious look on his face. The scene transitions to evening. Mufasa stalks across the savanna, with Simba and Nala trailing behind him and Zazu flying overhead. Nala peers uncertainly at Simba, who keeps his head down. Zazu watches the cubs from overhead.
Mufasa 	Zazu!
 	Zazu flinches and hurriedly lands in front of Mufasa. He folds his wings nervously.
Zazu 	Yes, sire?
Mufasa 	Take Nala home. I've got to teach my son a lesson.
 	Mufasa glares over one shoulder at Simba. Simba ducks low in the grass, with Nala watching in concern. Zazu flies over to Simba and Nala, and alights in-between them.
Zazu 	Come, Nala. Simba? [Zazu puts his wings on Simba's shoulders.] *sighs* Good luck.
 	Zazu flies off. Nala follows him, with one final look over her shoulder at Simba.
Mufasa 	Simba! [Simba flinches and starts walking dejectedly toward Mufasa. As he walks, he accidentally steps into Mufasa's pawprint. He stares down at his tiny paw in the huge indentation. Then he skirts around the pawprint and sits next to Mufasa. He looks up at his father nervously. Mufasa glares into the distance, then looks down at Simba.] Simba, I'm very disappointed in you.
 	Simba bows his head in shame.
Simba 	I know.
Mufasa 	You could've been killed. You deliberately disobeyed me. And what's worse, you put Nala in danger!
Simba 	*breathes heavily* I was just trying to be brave like you.
 	Simba's voice breaks at the end.
Mufasa 	I'm only brave when I have to be. Simba...being brave doesn't mean you go looking for trouble.
Simba 	But you're not scared of anything.
 	Mufasa looks wistfully into the distance.
Mufasa 	I was today.
Simba 	You were?
Mufasa 	Yes. [Mufasa ducks down to Simba's level. His voice softens.] I thought I might lose you.
Simba 	Oh. I guess even kings get scared, huh?
 	Simba smiles. Mufasa nods.
Mufasa 	Mm-hmm.
 	Simba leans in conspiratorially.
Simba 	But you know what?
 	Mufasa leans in, playing along.
Mufasa 	What?
Simba 	I think those hyenas were even scareder.
Mufasa 	*chuckles* [Mufasa grins deviously and lifts one paw.] 'Cause nobody messes with your dad. [Mufasa grabs Simba and gives him a noogie.] Come here, you!
Simba 	Oh, no, no! [Simba struggles against Mufasa.] Agh! Uh! [Simba wriggles free.] Uh. [Simba pounces on Mufasa.] Ah! Come here!
 	Mufasa runs away from Simba, who gives chase.
Mufasa 	*laughs*
Simba 	*laughs* [Simba pounces on Mufasa.] Gotcha!
 	Simba tugs on Mufasa's ear with his teeth.
Mufasa and Simba 	*laugh*
 	Simba perches on Mufasa's mane.
Simba 	*pants* Dad?
 	Mufasa looks up at Simba.
Mufasa 	Hmm?
Simba 	We're pals, right?
Mufasa 	*chuckles* Right.
Simba 	And we'll always be together, right?
 	Mufasa sits up, suddenly somber.
Mufasa 	Simba...let me tell you something that my father told me. [Mufasa looks up at the stars.] Look at the stars. [Simba looks up at the stars in wonder.] The Great Kings of the Past look down on us from those stars.
 	Simba glances down at Mufasa.
Simba 	Really?
 	Mufasa glances over one shoulder at Simba.
Mufasa 	Yes. [Mufasa and Simba look up at the stars.] So whenever you feel alone, just remember that those kings will always be there to guide you...and so will I.
 	The scene transitions to a geyser-ridden section of the Elephant Graveyard. Banzai and Ed's voices echo up the tall rocky walls.
Banzai 	Man, that lousy Mufasa. I won't be able to sit for a week.
 	Ed grins at Banzai, whose rear is covered in claw marks.
Ed 	*laughs*
Banzai 	It's not funny, Ed.
Ed 	*laughs hysterically*
Banzai 	Hey, shut up! *growls*
 	Banzai lunges at Ed. They scuffle.
Banzai and Ed 	*yip*
 	From a nearby ledge, Shenzi turns and glowers at the feuding Banzai and Ed.
Shenzi 	Will you knock it off?!
 	Banzai and Ed break apart. Banzai points at Ed, who begins chewing on one of his own leg.
Banzai 	Well, he started it!
Shenzi 	Look at you guys! [Shenzi descends from the ledge.] No wonder we're danglin' at the bottom of the food chain.
Banzai 	[with drool hanging from his muzzle] Man, I hate danglin'.
Shenzi 	Shyeah. You know, if it weren't for those lions, we'd be runnin' the joint.
 	Shenzi sits, glowering.
Banzai 	Yeah. Man, I hate lions.
 	Shenzi juts her head at Banzai.
Shenzi 	So pushy...
Banzai 	And hairy...
 	Shenzi circles Banzai and juts her head at him from his other side.
Shenzi 	And stinky...
Banzai 	And man, are they...
 	Banzai and Shenzi jump onto their hind legs, back-to-back.
Banzai and Shenzi 	Ugly! *snicker*
Scar 	[from offscreen] Oh, [Banzai and Shenzi pause midlaugh, looking fearful. Scar sits on a ledge far above them and is briefly obscured by a steaming geyser.] surely we lions are not all that bad.
Banzai 	Oh. [Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed relax.] Oh, Scar, it's just you.
Shenzi 	We were afraid it was somebody important.
Banzai 	Yeah, you know, like Mufasa.
Shenzi 	Yeah.
Scar 	[scowling] I see.
Banzai 	Now, that's power.
Shenzi 	Tell me about it. I just hear that name, and I shudder.
Banzai 	Mufasa.
 	Shenzi shudders.
Shenzi 	Ooh. [Shenzi nudges Banzai.] Do it again.
Banzai 	Mufasa!
 	Shenzi shudders.
Shenzi 	Ooh!
Banzai 	Mufasa, [Shenzi shudders, holding her stomach.] Mufasa, [Ed rolls onto his back, giggling and holding his stomach.] Mufasa!
Shenzi 	Ooh!
Ed 	*sniggers*
Shenzi 	Ooh, it tingles me.
 	Scar holds one paw to his forehead in exasperation.
Scar:''' 	I'm surrounded [Scar rolls his eyes.] by idiots.
Banzai 	Now, you, Scar, I mean, you're one of us. [Banzai gestures to Ed and Shenzi, who are scratching themselves.] I mean, you're our pal.
 	Scar looks away, unaffected.
Scar 	[monotonously] Charmed.
Shenzi 	Oh, I like that. He's not king, but he's still so proper.
 	Shenzi holds up one paw delicately.
Banzai 	Yeah. [Banzai juts his head at Scar.] Hey, hey, did you bring us anything to eat, Scar, old buddy, old pal? Huh? [Scar glowers at Banzai.] Did ya, did ya, did ya?
Scar 	I don't think you really deserve this.
 	Scar pulls out a zebra haunch. Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed jump onto their hind legs, tongues lolling.
Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed 	*slaver*
Scar 	I practically gift-wrapped those cubs for you, and you couldn't even dispose of them.
 	Scar drops the haunch. The haunch lands at Shenzi's, Banzai's, and Ed's paws.
Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed 	*yip*
 	Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed begin to devour the haunch.
Shenzi 	[with her mouth full] Well, you know, it wasn't exactly like they was alone, Scar.
Banzai 	[with his mouth full] Yeah. What were we supposed to do? *gulps* Kill Mufasa?
 	Scar grins and balances his chin on one paw.
Scar 	Precisely.
 	Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed look up questioningly.
Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed 	Huh?
 	Scar leaps down the ledge, landing in the middle of the hyenas, who scatter. He walks in-between steaming green geysers.
Scar 	I know that your powers of retention [Scar circles Ed, who is chewing on a bone.] are as wet as a warthog's backside. But thick as you are, [Scar swats the bone away. Ed salutes him.] pay attention! [Scar circles Ed.] My words are a matter of pride. [Scar waves a paw in front of an unresponsive Ed's face.] It's clear from your vacant expressions, the lights are not all on upstairs. [Ed's tongue lolls out. Scar crouches, with Banzai and Shenzi in the background.] But we're talking kings and successions. [Banzai and Shenzi snicker. Scar lunges at them, causing them to fall backward onto geysers.] Even you can't be caught unawares! [The geyser explodes, sending Banzai and Shenzi shooting into the air. Scar jumps onto a ledge.] So prepare for the chance of a lifetime. [Scar strokes his mane. Banzai and Shenzi fall through the air behind him.] Be prepared for sensational news. [Scar smirks over one shoulder. He begins sauntering along a ledge.] A shining new era is tiptoeing [Scar tiptoes.] nearer.
 	Shenzi approaches from behind a crag.
Shenzi 	And where do we feature?
 	Scar grabs Shenzi's cheek.
Scar 	Just listen to teacher. [Shenzi stares after Scar in bewilderment.] I know it sounds sordid, [Shenzi rubs her face resentfully.] but you'll be rewarded [Scar jumps onto a ledge. Above him, Ed is chewing on a bone.] when at last I am given my dues [Scar gestures to his chest with one paw.] and injustice deliciously squared. [Scar jumps up behind Ed and kicks him off the ledge. Ed falls into a pile of bones below.] Be prepared!
 	Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed emerge from the bone pile, each sporting an animal skull as a hat.
Banzai 	Yeah! Be prepared! Yeah-heh! We'll be prepared! Heh! [Banzai peers up at Scar questioningly.] For what?
Scar 	For the death of the king.
 	Banzai climbs up to Scar's ledge.
Banzai 	Why? Is he sick?
 	Scar grabs Banzai by the throat and jerks him close.
Scar 	No, fool. We're gonna kill him. And Simba too.
 	Scar drops Banzai, who lands next to Shenzi and Ed. His skull hat flies off and shatters.
Shenzi 	Great idea! Who needs a king?
 	Shenzi and Ed circle Banzai, who claps.
Banzai and Shenzi 	No king! No king! La, la, la, la, la, la!
Scar 	Idiots! There will be a king!
 	Banzai lifts one paw questioningly.
Banzai 	Hey, but you said-
Scar 	I will be king! Stick with me, [Scar grins. Yellow pillars of light shine on the wall behind him.] and you'll never go hungry again!
Banzai and Shenzi 	Yay! All right! All right! Long live the king!
 	Ranks upon ranks of hyenas line the ledges behind Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed. First the left side, then the right side are illuminated in yellow light.
Hyenas 	Long live the king! Long live the king!
 	The hyena army goose-steps past Scar, who observes from a ledge above.
Hyenas 	It's great that we'll soon be connected with a king who'll be all-time adored.
Scar 	Of course, quid pro quo, you're expected [Scar lifts one paw.] to take certain duties [Scar motions a slice across his throat.] on board. The future is littered with prizes, and though I'm the main addressee, [Scar gestures to himself with one paw.] the point that I must emphasize is [Scar leaps down among the hyenas. The lighting changes to red as he advances on a lone hyena, who backs away from him in terror.] you won't get a sniff without me! [A fissure opens beneath the hyena, swallowing it up. Geysers begin to erupt, causing pillars of rock to rise into the air. Scar jumps onto one such rising pillar.] So prepare for the coup of the century. [Scar jumps onto another rising rock pillar.] Be prepared for the murkiest scam.
 	Three hyenas rise on a pillar, wagging their tails in unison.
Hyenas 	La, la, la!
 	Scar stands on a rock pillar as it shoots into the air.
Scar 	Meticulous planning...
 	The hyenas throng around him, each standing on a rock ledge or pillar.
Hyenas 	We'll have food!
Scar 	Tenacity spanning...
Hyenas 	Lots of food!
Scar 	Decades of denial...
Hyenas 	We repeat!
Scar 	Is simply why I'll...
Hyenas 	Endless meat!
Scar 	Be king undisputed, respected, saluted, and seen for the wonder I am! [Scar gestures to himself with one paw.] Yes, my teeth and ambitions are bared. [Two hyenas shake animal skeletons.] Be prepared!
 	Hyenas dance from rock pillar to rock pillar. One hyena plays an animal spine like it's a xylophone. Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed emerge through the steam.
Hyenas 	Yes, our teeth and ambitions are bared!
 	Scar stands at the top of a large rock formation, silhouetted against the moon. The hyenas are gathered on the ledges below him.
All 	Be prepared! *laugh menacingly*
 	The red light of the geysers dies out. The scene transitions to a sunny day at the gorge.
Scar 	Now, you wait here. Your father has a marvelous surprise for you.
 	Simba follows Scar through the gorge.
Simba 	Ooh, what is it?
Scar 	If I told you, [Simba clambers onto a rock beneath a tree.] it wouldn't be a surprise, now would it?
 	Scar grins.
Simba 	If you tell me, I'll still act surprised!
Scar 	Ho, ho, ho! [Simba sits.] You are such a naughty boy!
 	Simba jumps up on Scar's mane.
Simba 	Come on, Uncle Scar.
Scar 	No, no, no, no, no, no, no. This is just for you and your daddy. [Simba sits back down.] You know, a sort of father-son [Scar waves vaguely with one paw. Simba sulks.] ...thing. Well, I'd better go get him.
 	Scar turns to leave. Simba bounds after Scar.
Simba 	I'll go with you.
 	Scar juts his head at Simba, halting him in his tracks.
Scar 	No! [Scar composes himself.] *chuckles* No. [Scar guides Simba back onto the rock.] Just stay on this rock. [Simba sits with a mutinous expression on his face.] You wouldn't want to end up in another mess like you did with the hyenas.
Simba 	You know about that?
Scar 	[with lips pursed] Simba, everybody knows about that.
 	Simba ducks his head in embarrassment.
Simba 	Really?
Scar 	Oh, yes. Lucky Daddy was there to save you, eh? Ooh, [Scar wraps a paw around Simba's shoulders and draws him close.] and just between us, you might want to work on that little roar of yours. Hmm?
Simba 	Oh. Okay. [Scar turns to leave.] Hey, Uncle Scar! [Scar pauses in his tracks.] Will I like the surprise?
Scar 	Simba, it's to die for.
 	Scar grins slyly. Simba sits back down on the rock. Meanwhile, Scar walks off. At the top of the gorge, a herd of wildebeests grazes on grass, while Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed watch from beneath a rocky outcropping.
Banzai 	*stomach growls*
Shenzi 	Shut up.
Banzai 	I can't help it. I'm so hungry. [Banzai stands up and stares longingly at the wildebeest herd.] I gotta have a wildebeest.
Shenzi 	Stay put.
 	Banzai sits and holds up a paw in appeal.
Banzai 	Well, can't I just pick off one of the little sick ones?
 	Shenzi jabs Banzai in the chest.
Shenzi 	No! We wait for the signal from Scar. [Banzai lowers his head sulkily. Scar appears on a ledge above Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed, his mane blowing in the wind.] There he is. [Shenzi frowns dramatically.] Let's go.
 	Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed move off. Meanwhile, Simba lies on his rock, still moping.
Simba 	"Little roar." Puh! [A chameleon hangs down from a branch and starts walking past Simba. Simba's ears perk.] *growls* [The chameleon does not react. Simba bounds after it.] *growls again* [The chameleon does not react. With a devious grin, Simba pounces, landing just behind the chameleon.] *roars* [The chameleon runs off. Simba's roar echoes off the walls of the gorge. Simba smiles. There is a deep rumbling sound, and Simba looks down to where tiny stones are pattering at his paws. He looks up uncertainly. A herd of wildebeests stampedes into the gorge. Simba's expression turns to horror.] *gasps*
 	Simba runs away. Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed chase the wildebeests, nipping at their sides.
Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed 	*yip*
 	The last of the herd streams into the gorge. Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed pause and pace along the edge of the gorge. Simba continues to run, with the herd steadily catching up. Meanwhile, Zazu perches on Mufasa's shoulder. In the distance, dust rises from the gorge.
Zazu 	Oh, look, sire. The herd is on the move.
 	Mufasa looks over one shoulder at the gorge.
Mufasa 	Odd.
Scar 	[from offscreen] Mufasa, quick. [Scar appears, wild-eyed, on a ledge below Mufasa and Zazu.] Stampede, in the gorge. Simba's down there.
Mufasa 	[terrified] Simba?
 	Simba flees the stampede. As the wildebeests close in, he looks over his shoulder in fear.
Simba 	*gasps* [Simba climbs a dead tree in the middle of the gorge.] *grunts* [Mufasa and Scar rush to the gorge. Zazu flies ahead and swoops over the herd. He spots Simba, with a panicked expression. He flies up to Simba.] Zazu, help me!
Zazu 	Your father is on the way! [Simba slips and barely manages to hold on to the tree.] Hold on!
 	Simba clings to the tree for dear life.
Simba 	Hurry!
 	Mufasa and Scar clamber down to a ledge above the stampede. Both search the gorge below with fearful expressions. Zazu flies up and points at Simba.
Zazu 	There! There! On that tree!
 	Simba struggles to hold on to the tree.
Mufasa 	Hold on, Simba!
 	A wildebeest runs into Simba's tree, breaking it. Simba nearly falls.
Simba 	*yells* [Mufasa jumps into the stampede, while Simba continues to cling to his tree.] *grunts*
Zazu 	Oh, Scar, this is awful! What'll we do? What'll we do?! Ha! I'll go back for help. That's what I'll do. I'll go back for he– [Scar backhands Zazu.] Oof!
 	Zazu hits the wall of the gorge and falls unconscious. In the meantime, Mufasa races alongside the wildebeests. Simba struggles to hold on to his tree. Mufasa pivots around a wildebeest and runs against the stampede. However, a wildebeest kicks him, knocking him over.
Mufasa 	*grunts*
 	Mufasa looks up in desperation at Simba's struggling form. A wildebeest breaks Simba's tree, sending him flying into the air.
Simba 	*screams*
 	Mufasa leaps into the air, catching Simba in his jaws.
Mufasa 	*grunts*
Simba 	*gasps*
 	Mufasa lands with Simba in his jaws. Scar paces along the edge of the gorge, watching the action down below. A wildebeest runs into Mufasa, causing him to let go of Simba.
Mufasa 	*roars*
 	Simba tumbles into the midst of the stampede.
Simba 	*grunts*
 	Simba stands and looks around in terror. Mufasa emerges through the dust and grabs Simba in his jaws once more. A wildebeest falls to the ground behind him. Mufasa leaps onto a ledge and deposits Simba to safety. A wildebeest catches him from behind, drawing him back into the stampede.
Mufasa 	*roars*
Simba 	Dad!
 	Mufasa falls among the wildebeests. Simba searches the stampede with increasing distress. At last, Mufasa leaps out of the stampede and latches on to the edge of the gorge.
Mufasa 	*roars* [Simba watches with relief. Mufasa begins to scale the side of the gorge, with Simba watching anxiously from his ledge. As Mufasa continues to climb, Simba turns and clambers up the side of the gorge. Mufasa clings to the edge of the gorge for dear life.] Scar! [Scar glares down at Mufasa from the top of the gorge. Mufasa slips and barely manages to hold on.] Brother, help me! [Mufasa's paws scrabble for purchase, kicking bits of rock into the stampede below. Scar glares a moment longer, then rears forward, digging his claws into Mufasa's paws.] *roars*
 	Scar leans in, grinning evilly.
Scar 	Long live the king.
 	Mufasa's face darkens with horror. Scar heaves Mufasa into the stampede. Mufasa falls, flailing.
Mufasa 	*screams*
 	From atop the gorge, Simba witnesses Mufasa's fall.
Simba 	No! [Simba climbs down to the bottom of the gorge as the last of the wildebeests disappear into the dust.] *coughs* Dad? [Simba searches the gorge. The sound of shifting rock catches his attention.] Dad? [A wildebeest emerges through the dust and runs by a broken tree, under which Mufasa's body lies. Simba stares in trepidation. He bounds forward and skirts around Mufasa's body, looking upon him with distress and sorrow. He approaches uncertainly.] Dad? Dad, come on. [Simba nudges against Mufasa's muzzle, trying to get him to stand up.] You gotta get up. Dad? [Simba jumps on Mufasa's mane, shaking him.] We gotta go home. [Simba races around to Mufasa's other side and tugs on his ear. Simba lets go, and Mufasa's head flops back into place. Simba backs away, looking around helplessly. He races off.] Help! [Simba's voice echoes. He pauses and looks around.] Somebody! [Simba's voice echoes. He looks around.] Anybody? [Simba's voice echoes. He sniffles and begins to cry.] Help.
 	Simba looks back at Mufasa's body and shuffles back to it. He worms under Mufasa's paw and lies down, still sobbing. Scar emerges through the dust. He looks down on Simba.
Scar:''' 	Simba... [Simba looks up with one tear-filled eye.] What have you done?
 	Simba jumps out from under Mufasa's paw.
Simba 	There were wildebeests, and he tried to save me. It was an accident. I-I didn't mean for it to happen.
Scar 	[with feigned sympathy] Of course, of course you didn't. [Scar draws Simba against his leg. Simba nuzzles into Scar.] No one ever means for these things to happen. But the king is dead. [Simba looks up at Scar.] And if it weren't for you, he'd still be alive. [Simba stares at Scar in dismay. He slowly lowers his head and nuzzles back into Scar's leg.] *gasps* [Simba looks up.] What will your mother think?
Simba:''' 	[through labored breathing] What am I gonna do?
 	Scar leans toward Simba, who backs away.
Scar 	Run away, Simba. [Simba glances at Mufasa.] Run. Run away, and never return. [With a backward glance, Simba takes off. Scar watches him run, with a pleased look. Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed prowl up behind Scar.] Kill him.
 	Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed take off after Simba.
Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed 	*bark*
 	Simba pauses at a dead-end in the gorge.
Simba 	*pants* [Simba looks behind him to see that Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed are advancing on him.] *gasps*
Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed 	*growl*
 	Simba runs away.
Simba 	*pants*
 	Simba slips through a crack in the walls. Banzai nearly claws Simba from behind.
Banzai 	*snarls*
 	Simba runs along the top of the gorge. He pulls up short at a steep ledge. Below him is a large thorn patch.
Simba 	*gasps*
 	Simba looks over his shoulder with fright. Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed race toward him.
Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed 	*bark*
 	Simba launches himself over the cliffside. He tumbles down the ledge.
Simba 	*grunts*
 	Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed pursue Simba down the ledge.
Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed 	*bark*
 	Simba tumbles over the ledge into the thorn patch.
Simba 	*grunts*
 	Simba looks up fearfully at Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed. They pursue him down the ledge.
Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed 	*pant*
 	Simba climbs through the thorns.
Simba 	*pants*
Banzai 	Whoa! [Banzai tries to slow himself down to keep from falling into the thorn hedge.] Phew! [Shenzi knocks into Banzai from behind. He nearly falls in.] Uh! [Ed knocks into Shenzi from behind, which sends Banzai flying into the thorn hedge.] Ah! [Banzai jumps out of the thorn hedge, covered in thorns, clinging to his hindquarters.] Yow!
 	Shenzi and Ed watch from the ledge.
Shenzi and Ed 	*laugh*
 	Banzai clambers onto the ledge, still covered in thorns.
Banzai 	Ah! Oh! Yeow!
 	Banzai walks onto the ledge, wincing with every step. Ed rolls onto his back.
Shenzi and Ed 	*laugh*
 	Shenzi looks back at Simba.
Shenzi 	Hey! [Simba runs off into the sunset.] There he goes! There he goes!
 	Banzai pulls a thorn out of his paw.
Banzai 	So go get him.
Shenzi 	There ain't no way I'm going in there. What, you want me to come out looking like you, [Shenzi glances back at Banzai.] cactus butt?
 	Banzai pulls a thorn out of his rear and spits it at Ed.
Ed 	*yelps*
Banzai 	But we gotta finish the job.
Shenzi 	Well, [Banzai sidles up next to Shenzi.] he's as good as dead out there anyway. And if he comes back, we'll kill him.
Banzai 	Yeah! [yelling at Simba] You hear that? If you ever come back, [voice echoing] we'll kill ya!
Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed 	*laugh*
 	The hyenas turn back, while Simba races off into the sunset. The scene transitions to a night at Pride Rock. Scar speaks from atop a nearby boulder to the lionesses, who are gathered below him.
Scar 	Mufasa's death is a terrible tragedy. But to lose Simba, who had barely begun to live... [Scar puts a paw to his forehead in feigned sorrow. The lionesses bow their heads mournfully.] For me, [Zazu rests a comforting wing on Sarabi's paw.] it is a deep, personal loss. [Nala sheds a tear and nuzzles into her mother's leg.] So it is with a heavy heart that I assume the throne. [Behind Scar, the shadows of hyenas stretch tall on Pride Rock.] Yet out of the ashes of this tragedy, we shall rise to greet...
 	Zazu looks up.
Zazu 	*gasps*
Scar 	...the dawning of a new era, [The lionesses gasp and look up. Scar bounds toward Pride Rock. Hyenas slink in among the lionesses.] in which lion and hyena come together [Scar begins to ascend Pride Rock.] in a great and glorious future!
 	From all directions, hyenas stream toward Pride Rock.
Hyenas 	*cackle*
 	Rafiki watches the coronation from afar. He bows and shakes his head.
Rafiki 	*sighs*
 	The scene transitions to Rafiki sitting sadly in his baobab tree. He sheds a tear and wipes it away. He swipes his hand across the painting of Simba, smudging it. The scene transitions to the desert, where Simba is passed out under the hot sun. Several vultures swoop overhead, cawing. They gather around him and begin to feast. Suddenly, Pumbaa charges at the vultures, with Timon riding in his mane.
Timon and Pumbaa 	Yah!
 	Timon and Pumbaa shoo the vultures away.
Timon 	Get out! Get out! Get out of here!
Pumbaa 	I love this!
Timon 	Whoo!
Pumbaa 	Bowling for buzzards.
Timon 	Hee, hee, hee. [Timon dusts himself off.] Gets 'em every time. *laughs*
Pumbaa 	[from offscreen] Uh-oh. [Timon glances back at Pumbaa.] Hey, Timon, you better come look. I think it's still alive.
Timon 	[with a disgusted look] Ewww. [Timon approaches, dusting off his hands.] All righty, what have we got here? [Timon sniffs Simba. He lifts Simba's paw off his face.] *grunts* [Timon darts away in terror.] Jeez, it's a lion! [Timon jumps into Pumbaa's mane and pulls his ears as if they're reins.] Run, Pumbaa! Move it!
Pumbaa 	Hey, Timon, it's just a little lion. [Pumbaa ducks down to Simba's level.] Look at him. He's so cute and all alone. [Pumbaa looks over one shoulder at Timon.] Can we keep him?
Timon 	Pumbaa, [Timon tugs on one of Pumbaa's ears and shouts into it, creating an echo effect.] are you nuts? [Timon darts onto Pumbaa's head and grabs his ears.] You're talking about a lion. [Timon crawls onto Pumbaa's snout.] Lions eat guys like us.
 	Pumbaa bows his head, causing Timon to fall to the ground.
Pumbaa 	But he's so little.
 	From the ground, Timon wags a finger at Pumbaa.
Timon 	He's gonna get bigger.
Pumbaa 	Maybe he'll be on our side.
Timon 	Ha! [Timon stands.] That's the stupidest thing I ever heard. [Timon dusts himself off.] Maybe he'll be... [Timon pulls up short and holds up a finger as he has a sudden realization.] Hey, I've got it. What if he's on our side? [Timon gestures dramatically. He puts a pensive finger to his chin.] You know, having a lion around [Timon grasps onto Pumbaa's nostrils.] might not be such a bad idea.
 	Timon climbs into Pumbaa's mane. Pumbaa struts around to Simba's side.
Pumbaa 	So we're keeping him?
Timon 	Pfft! Of course. Who's the brains of this outfit?
 	Pumbaa lifts Simba in his tusks.
Pumbaa 	Uhhh...
Timon 	My point exactly. [Timon wipes his forehead.] Geez, I'm fried. Let's get out of here and find some shade.
 	Pumbaa waddles off, with Timon in his mane and Simba in his tusks. The scene transitions to the edge of the desert. Simba lies beside a jungle pool, with Timon and Pumbaa nearby. Timon splashes water into Simba's face, and Simba wakes up groggily.
Simba 	*groans*
Timon 	You okay, kid?
Simba 	I guess so.
Pumbaa 	You nearly died.
 	Timon gestures to himself.
Timon 	I saved you.
 	Pumbaa turns on Timon angrily.
Pumbaa 	*snorts*
Timon 	Well, uh, Pumbaa helped. [Pumbaa beams.] A little.
 	Simba stands up and walks back toward the desert.
Simba 	Thanks for your help.
Timon 	Hey, where you going?
Simba 	Nowhere.
 	Timon watches Simba walk away.
Timon 	Gee, he looks blue.
Pumbaa 	I'd say brownish-gold.
Timon 	No, no, no. I mean he's depressed.
Pumbaa 	Oh.
 	Timon and Pumbaa stride after Simba.
Pumbaa 	Kid, what's eatin' you?
Timon 	Nothin'. [Simba halts and sits down.] He's at the top of the food chain. *laughs* [Timon elbows Simba, who is unresponsive.] The food chain. [Pumbaa looks on sadly.] Heh, heh. Ahem. So, where you from?
 	Simba stands up and walks away.
Simba 	Who cares? I can't go back.
 	Timon bounds in front of Simba.
Timon 	Ah, you're an outcast. That's great. So are we.
 	Pumbaa sidles up next to Timon.
Pumbaa 	What'd you do, kid?
 	Simba sits.
Simba 	Something terrible. But I don't want to talk about it.
 	Timon crosses his arms.
Timon 	Good. We don't want to hear about it.
Pumbaa 	[in an aside to Timon] Come on, Timon. [to Simba] Anything we can do?
Simba 	Not unless you can change the past.
Pumbaa 	You know, kid, in times like this, my buddy Timon [Pumbaa nudges Timon.] here says, "You gotta put your behind in your past."
 	Timon waves his arms.
Timon 	No, no, no.
 	Pumbaa puts a hoof to his chin in confusion.
Pumbaa 	Uh... I mean...
Timon 	Amateur. Lie down before you hurt yourself. [Pumbaa slumps sadly.] It's "You gotta put your past behind ya." Look, kid, bad things happen, and you can't do anything about it, right?
Simba 	Right.
 	Timon pokes Simba in the nose.
Timon 	Wrong! [Timon gestures dramatically.] When the world turns its back on you, you turn your back on the world!
Simba 	Well, that's not what I was taught.
Timon 	Then maybe you need a new lesson. Repeat after me. Ahem. "Hakuna matata."
Simba 	What?
Pumbaa 	[emphatically] "Hakuna matata." It means "no worries."
Timon 	Hakuna matata. What a wonderful phrase.
Pumbaa 	Hakuna matata. Ain't no passing craze!
 	Timon dances past Simba. Pumbaa struts past as well.
Timon 	It means no worries [Simba follows hesitantly.] for the rest of your days.
 	Timon sits Simba in a bush, while Pumbaa fans him with a leaf.
Timon and Pumbaa 	It's our problem-free [Timon sands down one of Simba's claws with a piece of tree bark.] philosophy.
 	Timon tosses the tree bark away.
Timon 	Hakuna matata!
Simba 	Hakuna matata?
Pumbaa 	Yeah. It's our motto.
Simba 	What's a motto?
 	Timon pops up at Simba's side.
Timon 	Nothin'. What's-a-motto with you? *laughs*
Pumbaa 	*laughs* You know, kid, these two words will solve all your problems!
 	Timon gestures at Pumbaa.
Timon 	That's right. Take Pumbaa for example. [Pumbaa beams.] Why... When he was a young warthog...
 	Pumbaa stands in a spotlight.
Pumbaa 	When I was a young warthog...
 	Pumbaa lifts an arm into the air. Timon cleans out one ear.
Timon 	Very nice.
Pumbaa 	Thanks.
 	A flashback starts. Pumbaa's tail bobs through grass as he heads toward a water hole in the distance, around which many animals are gathered.
Timon 	[voiceover] He found his aroma lacked a certain appeal. [Pumbaa struts between trees. Behind him, monkeys fall to the ground, holding their noses.] He could clear the savanna after every meal.
 	Pumbaa approaches the water hole and bends to drink.
Pumbaa 	[voiceover] I'm a sensitive soul, though I seem thick-skinned. [Pumbaa breaks wind. Behind him, the grass wilts and buzzing flies drop to the ground.] And it hurt [The animals around the water hole sniff the air.] that my friends never stood downwind. [The animals flee. The flashback ends.] And oh, the shame!
Timon 	[from on top of Simba's head] He was ashamed!
 	Pumbaa walks into a spotlight.
Pumbaa 	Thought of changing my name!
Timon 	Oh, what's in a name?
Pumbaa 	And I got downhearted...
 	Timon gets on his knees, with Simba watching worriedly.
Timon 	How did you feel?
Pumbaa 	Every time that I...
 	Timon hastily covers Pumbaa's mouth.
Timon 	Pumbaa! Not in front of the kids.
 	Pumbaa grins sheepishly.
Pumbaa 	Oh, sorry.
 	Simba tilts his head in confusion. Timon pulls on a vine, lifting Pumbaa into the air on a swing.
Timon and Pumbaa 	Hakuna matata! What a wonderful phrase. [Simba watches Pumbaa ascend, smiling. Pumbaa swoops down and picks up Timon.] Hakuna matata! [Timon and Pumbaa swing back and forth in front of Simba. He gets up and shakes his rump to the rhythm.] Ain't no passing craze!
 	A spotlight shines down on Simba.
Simba 	It means no worries [Simba struts around.] for the rest of your days.
 	Timon skids on his knees toward Simba.
Timon 	Yeah, sing it, kid.
 	Timon climbs onto Simba's head.
Simba and Timon 	It's our problem-free...
 	Pumbaa lands next to Simba and Timon, with a spotlight shining on him.
Pumbaa 	Philosophy!
 	Simba, Timon, and Pumbaa lean against one another.
Simba, Timon, and Pumbaa	Hakuna matata!
 	The scene transitions. Timon lifts a leaf, allowing Simba a view of his and Pumbaa's lush jungle home. Simba stares in awe.
Timon 	Welcome to our humble home.
Simba 	[from offscreen] You live here?
Timon 	[from offscreen] We live wherever we want.
 	Pumbaa leans in front of Simba, blocking his view.
Pumbaa 	Yep! Home is where your rump rests. Heh.
Simba 	It's beautiful!
 	The scene transitions. Simba, Timon, and Pumbaa are striding side-by-side through the jungle.
Pumbaa 	*belches* I'm starved!
Simba 	I'm so hungry, I could eat a whole zebra.
 	Timon stops in his tracks.
Timon 	[disturbed] Ah. We're fresh out of zebra.
Simba:''' 	Any antelope?
 	Timon shakes his head.
Timon 	Nuh-uh.
Simba 	[with concern] Hippo?
 	Timon shakes his head.
Timon 	Nope. [Timon approaches Simba.] Listen, kid, if you live with us, [Timon gestures to himself.] you have to eat like us. [Timon strides away. He approaches a moss-covered log.] Hey, this looks like a good spot to rustle up some grub.
 	Timon points at the log. Pumbaa lifts the trunk with his snout, revealing grubs.
Simba 	Ewww, what's that?
 	Timon holds up a wriggling worm.
Timon 	A grub. What's it look like?
Simba 	[with a disgusted look] Ewww. Gross!
 	Timon licks his fingers. The grub is gone.
Timon 	Mmm. Tastes like chicken.
 	Pumbaa slurps a worm out of the ground. Simba recoils.
Pumbaa 	Slimy yet satisfying.
 	Timon grabs a beetle off a dirt mound.
Timon 	These are rare delicacies. Mmm. [Timon takes a bite out of the beetle.] Piquant, with a very pleasant crunch.
 	Timon eats the rest of the beetle.
Pumbaa 	[with his mouth full of grubs] You'll learn to love 'em!
 	Timon strides alongside the log, holding a leaf full of grubs. He grabs a beetle and adds it to the pile.
Timon 	I'm telling you, kid, this is the great life. [Timon sticks his hand in a hole in the log. Grubs pour out of the opening.] No rules. No responsibilities. [Timon hefts a beetle.] Ooh! The little cream-filled kind. [Timon eats the beetle. He approaches Simba, still holding the leaf.] And best of all, no worries. [Timon lifts the leaf into Simba's face.] Well, kid?
 	Simba hesitantly selects a worm.
Simba 	Oh, well. Hakuna matata. [Simba swallows the worm with some difficulty. He smacks his jaws in disgust.] Slimy... [Simba's expression changes to joy.] yet satisfying.
Timon 	That's it.
 	Grubs flood the screen, then disappear to reveal Simba, Timon, and Pumbaa striding across a log. First, Simba is a cub. Then he grows into an adolescent. Finally, he becomes an adult with a full mane. The scene transitions to Timon and Pumbaa dancing through the jungle.
Timon and Pumbaa 	Hakuna matata. Hakuna matata. Hakuna matata. Hakuna...
Simba 	It means no worries [Simba strides toward Timon and Pumbaa. Timon climbs into Pumbaa's mane.] for the rest of your days.
 	Simba, Timon, and Pumbaa lean against one another.
Simba, Timon, and Pumbaa	It's our problem-free philosophy!
 	Timon jumps off a branch into a pool below.
Timon 	Hakuna matata.
 	Timon makes a tiny splash.
Pumbaa 	[in the background] Hakuna matata. Hakuna matata.
 	Pumbaa jumps off the branch into the pool.
Simba 	Hakuna matata.
 	Pumbaa makes a tiny splash.
Pumbaa 	[in the background] Hakuna matata. Hakuna matata.
 	Simba swings on a vine. It breaks, and he falls into the pool.
Timon 	Hakuna matata.
 	Simba makes a giant splash, which washes Timon and Pumbaa ashore.
Simba 	Hakuna matata.
 	Simba strides out of the pool, soaking wet.
Timon 	Hakuna matata. [Simba shakes off, which causes his mane to fluff up.] Hakuna matata.
 	Simba, Timon, and Pumbaa stride off into the jungle.
Simba 	Oooh!
Timon 	Hakuna matata. Hakuna matata.
Simba 	Yeah.
Timon 	Matata. Matata. Ha, ha, ha!
 	The scene transitions to the Pride Lands. The savanna is barren and gray, and hyenas lounge below Pride Rock.
Zazu 	[from offscreen] Nobody knows [Zazu stands in a bone cage, while Scar lounges on his throne, picking his teeth with a bone.] the trouble I've seen. Nobody knows my sorrow.
Scar 	Oh, Zazu, do lighten up. [Scar tosses the bone at Zazu. It hits the cage and bounces off.] Sing something with a little...bounce in it.
Zazu 	It's a small world after all...
 	Scar sits up abruptly.
Scar 	No! No! Anything but that...
Zazu 	I've got a lovely bunch of coconuts. Deedle dee dee. There they are a-standing in a row.
 	Scar dances along.
Scar 	Bum, bum, bum, bum.
 	Scar picks up a skull and uses his claws to make its jaw move.
Scar and Zazu 	Big ones, small ones, some as big as your head!
Zazu 	Oh, I would never have had to do this for Mufasa.
 	Scar lunges at Zazu, causing him to back away.
Scar 	What?! What did you say?
Zazu 	Oh, nothing!
Scar 	You know the law. [Zazu covers his beak with his wings.] Never, ever mention that name in my presence. [Scar sticks his muzzle through the bars of the cage.] I am the king!
 	Zazu is thrown backward by Scar's muzzle.
Zazu 	Yes, sire, you are the king. I...I... Well, I only mentioned it to illustrate [Zazu stands.] the differences in your royal managerial approaches. *laughs nervously*
Banzai 	[from offscreen] Hey, boss!
Scar 	Oh, what is it this time?
 	Scar strides away from the cage. Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed enter Pride Rock.
Banzai 	We got a bone to pick with you.
Shenzi 	[in an aside to Banzai] I'll handle this. [to Scar] Scar, there's no food, no water...
 	Scar rolls his eyes.
Banzai 	Yeah. It's dinnertime, and we ain't got no stinkin' entrées!
Scar 	It's the lionesses' job to do the hunting...
 	Scar makes a helpless facial expression.
Banzai 	Yeah, but they won't go hunt.
Scar 	Oh, [Scar gestures at Zazu.] eat Zazu.
 	Zazu waves his wings dramatically.
Zazu 	Oh, you wouldn't want me. I'd be so tough and gamey and ewww.
Scar 	*chuckles* Oh, Zazu, don't be ridiculous. All you need is a little garlic.
Banzai 	[in an aside to Shenzi and Ed] I thought things were bad under Mufasa.
 	Scar jerks around.
Scar 	What did you say?!
Banzai 	I said, "Muf"... [Shenzi nudges Banzai.] I said, uh, "Qué pasa?"
 	Banzai and Shenzi grin innocently.
Scar 	Good. Now get out.
 	Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed shuffle past Scar. They pause in the entryway of Pride Rock and look back at Scar.
Banzai 	Yeah, but we're still hungry.
Scar 	[from offscreen] Out!
 	Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed flee.
Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed 	*yip*
Ed 	Ooh!
 	The scene transitions to the jungle at night.
Simba 	[from offscreen, echoing] *belches*
 	Simba, Timon, and Pumbaa lie on their backs in the grass.
Timon 	Whoa! Nice one, Simba.
Simba 	Thanks. Man, I'm stuffed.
Pumbaa 	Me too. [Pumbaa rubs his stomach.] I ate like a pig.
Simba 	Pumbaa, you are a pig.
Pumbaa 	Oh. Right.
Simba, Timon, and Pumbaa	*sigh contentedly*
Pumbaa 	Timon?
Timon 	Yeah?
Pumbaa 	Ever wonder what those sparkling dots are up there?
Timon 	Pumbaa, I don't wonder. I know.
Pumbaa 	Oh? What are they?
Timon 	They're fireflies. Fireflies that, uh, [Timon gestures vaguely.] got stuck up in that big bluish-black thing.
Pumbaa 	Oh, gee. I always thought they were balls of gas burning billions of miles away.
Timon 	Pumbaa, with you, everything's gas.
Pumbaa 	Simba, what do you think?
Simba 	Well, I don't know.
Pumbaa 	Oh, come on.
Timon 	Well, come on, Simba.
Pumbaa 	Give, give, give, give.
Timon 	Come on.
Pumbaa 	We told you ours. Please?
Timon 	Give, give.
Simba 	Well, somebody once told me that the Great Kings of the Past are up there, watching over us.
Pumbaa 	Really?
Timon 	You mean a bunch of royal dead guys are watching us? Pfft! *laughs*
Pumbaa 	*laughs*
Simba 	*laughs halfheartedly*
Timon 	Who told you something like that?
Simba 	Yeah, yeah...
Timon 	What mook made that up?
Simba:''' 	Yeah. Pretty dumb, huh?
Timon:''' 	Oh, you're killing me, Simba.
Simba:''' 	Yeah...
 	Simba stares up at the stars, downcast.
Timon 	Oh. [After a moment, Simba gets up and leaves. Timon looks at Pumbaa in confusion.] Was it something I said?
 	Simba walks to a ledge, his head drooped. He looks up at the stars, then collapses, sending a shower of milkweed floss into the air.
Simba 	*sighs*
 	The scene transitions to the milkweed floss being carried on the wind. It drifts over Rafiki's tree. Rafiki catches some in his hand and sniffs it experimentally.
Rafiki 	Hmm. [Rafiki climbs down into the branches of his tree. He sits and puts the milkweed floss into an empty turtle shell. He shakes the shell.] *hums* [Rafiki grabs a gourd that is hanging in his tree, breaks it in two, and munches on one half.] Hmm. [Rafiki ducks down toward the milkweed floss.] Simba? [Rafiki looks at the smeared painting of Simba.] He's... He's alive? H-He's alive! [Rafiki bounds across the tree.] *laughs* [Rafiki grabs his staff. He races toward the painting and dips his fingers in red paint.] *laughs* [Rafiki draws a mane on the painting of Simba.] It is time.
 	The scene transitions to the jungle. Timon and Pumbaa stride through the foliage, dancing.
Pumbaa 	A-wimoweh, a-wimoweh, a-wimoweh, a-wimoweh.
Timon 	In the jungle, the mighty jungle...
Pumbaa 	[in the background] A-wimoweh, a-wimoweh.
Timon 	The lion sleeps tonight!
Pumbaa 	[in the background] A-wimoweh, a-wimoweh, a-wimoweh, a-wimoweh.
Timon 	In the jungle, the mighty jungle...
Pumbaa 	[in the background] A-wimoweh, a-wimoweh, a-wimoweh, a-wimoweh, a-wimoweh.
 	A beetle lands in front of Pumbaa and walks off into the foliage. Pumbaa stops singing and pursues it out of sight.
Timon 	The lion sleeps to... [over his shoulder] I can't hear you, buddy. Back me up! [Timon poses.] A-wiii! A-Pumbaa-bum-baa-weh. [Timon notices Pumbaa is gone and looks around.] Pumbaa? Pumbaa?
 	Pumbaa hums "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" while he stalks the beetle. It flits away from him.
Pumbaa 	Huh? [The beetle lands on a nearby log. Pumbaa drops into a hunter's crouch and attempts to sneak up on it. The beetle turns around hastily, and Pumbaa hides behind a tree. The beetle turns back around and climbs over the log. Pumbaa licks his chops and follows. There is a sound behind him, which causes him to glance over one shoulder.] Timon? [Behind him, there is a seemingly empty field. Pumbaa shrugs and climbs over the log.] *grunts*
 	Pumbaa stares at the beetle. Behind the beetle, Nala crouches in the field. The beetle flies away, and Nala wriggles her haunches in anticipation of a hunt.
Nala:''' 	*growls*
Pumbaa 	*screams*
 	Nala breaks into a run.
Nala 	*snarls*
 	Pumbaa stumbles away in terror.
Pumbaa 	*pants*
 	Pumbaa turns and races away, with Nala in hot pursuit. She chases him into the jungle.
Nala 	*roars*
Timon 	Pumbaa? [Nala chases Pumbaa around the jungle. Timon races to Pumbaa's aid.] Pumbaa! Pumbaa! Pumbaa! Pumbaa! [Pumbaa attempts to squeeze under a tree root but gets stuck. Timon skids to a halt in front of him.] Hey, what's going on?
Pumbaa 	[screaming, with spittle flying] She's gonna eat me!
 	Timon climbs on top of the tree root.
Timon 	Huh? [Nala charges toward Pumbaa.] Whoa! [Timon jumps down and pushes on Pumbaa's rump in an attempt to free him.] Jeez, why do I always have to save your... [Timon turns and stares at Nala in terror.] *screams*
 	Simba jumps over the log, attacking Nala.
Simba 	*roars*
 	Simba and Nala fight.
Simba and Nala 	*roar*
 	From on top of the tree root, Timon pats Pumbaa's rump reassuringly.
Timon 	Don't worry, buddy, I'm here for you. Everything's gonna be okay.
 	Pumbaa looks anxiously over one shoulder.
Pumbaa 	Huh?
 	Timon watches Simba and Nala fight.
Timon 	Get her! Bite her head! Go for the jugular! The jugular! [Timon approaches Pumbaa and points over his shoulder at Simba.] See? I told you he'd come in handy.
 	Simba and Nala roll through the foliage.
Simba and Nala 	*roar*
 	Nala pins Simba, who looks up in sudden recognition. She glares down at him.
Nala 	*growls*
Simba 	Nala? [Nala stops growling and lets Simba up. Simba approaches her.] Is it really you?
Nala 	Who are you?
Simba 	It's me, Simba.
Nala 	Simba? [Simba nods excitedly. Nala's face breaks into a grin.] Whoa!
Simba 	Whoa!
 	Simba and Nala nuzzle and bound around one another joyously.
Nala 	How did you...?
Simba 	But how did you...? [A confused Timon watches with his mouth wide open.] Who...? Wow!
Nala 	Where did you come from?
Simba 	This is gr... It's great to see ya!
Nala 	[in the background] It's great to see you!
 	Timon jumps off the tree root and walks toward Simba and Nala.
Timon 	Hey, what's goin' on here?
Simba 	[to Nala] What are you doing here?
Nala 	What do you mean what am I doing here? What are you doing here?
 	Timon stands in-between Simba and Nala.
Timon 	Hey! What's goin' on here?!
 	Simba looks down at Timon, as if noticing him for the first time.
Simba 	Timon, this is Nala. She's my best friend.
 	Timon puts his hands on his hips.
Timon 	Friend?
Simba 	Yeah. [Simba looks over one shoulder at Pumbaa.] Hey, Pumbaa, come over here!
 	Pumbaa wriggles out from under the tree root. He looks over one shoulder at Simba.
Pumbaa 	Huh?
Simba 	Nala, this is Pumbaa. [Pumbaa approaches Simba, Nala, and Timon.] Pumbaa. Nala.
Pumbaa 	Pleased to make your acquiantance.
Nala 	The pleasure's all mine.
Timon 	How do you do? [Timon's tone becomes more aggressive. He holds out his arms on either side.] Whoa, whoa! Timeout. [Timon makes the sports gesture for timeout.] Let me get this straight. [Timon puts a hand to his forehead in exasperation.] You know her. She knows you. But she wants to eat him. And everybody's okay with this? [Timon jumps into the air.] Did I miss something?! *pants*
 	Simba ducks down to Timon's level.
Simba 	Relax, Timon.
Nala 	Wait till everyone [Simba lifts his head to meet Nala's gaze.] finds out you've been here all this time. And your mother... What will she think?
Simba 	[distressed] S-She doesn't have to know. Nobody has to know.
Nala 	Well, of course they do. Everyone thinks you're dead.
Simba 	They do?
Nala 	Yeah. Scar told us about the stampede.
 	Simba looks away.
Simba 	He did? [haltingly] What else did he tell you?
Nala 	What else matters? You're alive. And that means...you're the king.
Timon 	King? Pfft! [Timon approaches Simba and Nala.] Lady, have you got [Timon leans on one of Simba's paws.] your lions crossed.
 	Nala ducks down to Timon's level.
Pumbaa 	[in awe] King? Your Majesty! [Pumbaa bows to Simba.] I gravel at your feet.
 	Pumbaa aggressively kisses one of Simba's paws. Disgusted, Simba pulls his paw away from Pumbaa.
Simba 	Stop it.
 	Timon approaches Pumbaa.
Timon 	It's not "gravel." It's "grovel." And don't! [Timon whacks Pumbaa's snout.] He's not the king. [Timon glances over one shoulder at Simba.] Are ya?
Simba 	[hastily] No!
Nala 	Simba!
Simba 	No, I'm not the king! [Simba stands.] Maybe I was gonna be, [Simba strides away.] but that was a long time ago.
 	Timon puts his hands on his hips.
Timon 	Let me get this straight. You're the king? And you never told us?
 	Simba turns around and strides toward Timon.
Simba 	Look, I'm still the same guy.
 	Timon pumps a fist into the air.
Timon 	But with power!
 	Nala ducks down to Timon's level. She smiles patiently.
Nala 	Could you guys excuse us for a few minutes?
Timon 	Hey, whatever she has to say, she can say in front of us, [Timon nudges Pumbaa's snout.] right, Simba?
Simba 	Mmm. Maybe you'd better go.
 	Timon stares at Simba in consternation. He holds up his arms in surrender.
Timon 	It starts. You think you know a guy.
 	Timon and Pumbaa slink away uncertainly. Pumbaa looks over one shoulder at Simba.
Pumbaa 	*groans*
Simba 	Timon and Pumbaa. You learn to love 'em. [Nala walks away with her head bowed.] What? [Simba follows her.] What is it?
Nala 	It's like you're back from the dead. [Nala looks at Simba.] You don't know how much this will mean to everyone. [Nala looks away.] What it means to me.
Simba 	Hey, it's okay.
 	Nala nuzzles Simba.
Nala 	I've really missed you.
Simba 	I've missed you too.
 	Simba nuzzles Nala back.
Simba and Nala 	*purr*
 	From the foliage, Timon and Pumbaa watch Simba and Nala nuzzle.
Timon 	*snorts* I tell you, Pumbaa. This stinks.
 	Timon swats a leaf out of his face. He grumpily rests his elbows on a nearby log. Pumbaa emerges from behind a leaf as well.
Pumbaa 	Oh, sorry.
Timon 	Not you. [Timon gestures to Simba and Nala.] Them! [Simba and Nala stride off into the jungle.] Him, her, [Timon clasps his hands sarcastically.] alone.
Pumbaa 	What's wrong with that?
 	Timon crosses his arms.
Timon 	I can see what's happening.
Pumbaa 	What?
Timon 	And they don't have a clue!
Pumbaa 	Who?
Timon 	They'll fall in love, and here's the bottom line: Our trio's down to two.
 	Timon holds up two fingers.
Pumbaa 	Oh.
Timon 	[with a French accent] Ze sweet caress of twilight. [Timon gestures dramatically. He climbs onto Pumbaa's cheek.] There's magic everywhere. [Timon climbs into Pumbaa's mane. He slides down Pumbaa's snout.] And with all this romantic atmosphere, [Timon leans on one elbow grumpily.] disaster's in the air!
 	Timon gestures after Simba and Nala. Pumbaa follows his gaze. Meanwhile, Simba and Nala climb down a ridge. A waterfall flows nearby.
Sally Dworsky 	Can you feel the love tonight? [Simba and Nala pause, exchanging loving glances.] The peace the evening brings. [Simba and Nala walk underneath the waterfall. They continually pause and gaze at one another.] The world for once in perfect harmony with all its living things.
 	Simba and Nala pause to drink from a pool.
Simba 	[voiceover] So many things to tell her, but how to make her see [Nala pauses and looks up at Simba, smiling.] the truth about my past? [Nala resumes drinking. Simba stops drinking and looks away in shame.] Impossible. She'd turn away from me.
Nala 	[voiceover] He's holding back. He's hiding. [Nala stops drinking and looks up.] But what? I can't decide. [Simba grins cheekily at Nala and bounds past her.] Why won't he be the king I know he is, [Nala looks after Simba questioningly.] the king I see inside?
 	Simba swings in on a vine and falls into the pool.
Sally Dworsky 	Can you feel the love tonight?
 	Nala peers out over the pool. Simba emerges from underwater, grabs Nala, and pulls her in with him. After a moment, Nala emerges from underwater.
Nala 	*gasps*
 	Nala swims back to shore and clambers out of the pool, looking rattled.
Sally Dworsky 	The peace the evening brings. [Simba, soaking wet, approaches Nala and grins. She smiles, then shoves him backward into the pool.] The world for once [Simba and Nala run through an open field, causing birds to erupt into the sky.] in perfect harmony [Simba and Nala jump onto their hind legs, playfighting.] with all its living things. [Simba and Nala tumble down a hill and land in grass.] Can you feel the love tonight? [Nala licks Simba's cheek. He stares at her, shocked.] You needn't look too far. [Nala stares seductively at Simba.] Stealing through [Simba smiles down at Nala.] the night's uncertainties, [Simba and Nala nuzzle.] love is where they are.
Timon 	[with tears in his eyes] And if he falls in love tonight...
Pumbaa 	*sniffles*
Timon 	It can be assumed...
 	Timon hugs Pumbaa, who pats him consolingly.
Pumbaa 	His carefree days with us [Pumbaa's voice breaks.] are history.
Timon and Pumbaa 	In short, our pal [Timon and Pumbaa each raise an arm.] is doomed! [Timon and Pumbaa stare at each other, with tears in their eyes.] *sob*
 	The scene transitions. Simba and Nala cross a log in the jungle.
Simba 	Isn't this a great place?
Nala 	It is beautiful. But I don't understand something. You've been alive all this time. Why didn't you come back to Pride Rock?
Simba 	Well, I just needed to [Simba rests his paws on a series of hanging vines.] get out on my own. [Simba hops into the vines and lounges in them, as if they're a swing.] Live my own life. And I did, and it's great!
Nala 	We've really needed you at home.
Simba 	No one needs me.
Nala 	[forcefully] Yes, we do. You're the king.
Simba 	Nala, we've been through this. I'm not the king. Scar is.
Nala 	Simba, [Nala rests her paws on the vines.] he let the hyenas take over the Pride Lands.
Simba 	[shocked] What?
Nala 	Everything's destroyed. There's no food, no water. [Nala hops back down to the ground.] Simba, if you don't do something soon, everyone will starve.
 	Simba flops in the vines.
Simba 	I can't go back.
Nala 	Why?
 	Simba hops back down to the ground and strides away.
Simba 	You wouldn't understand.
Nala 	What wouldn't I understand?
 	Simba pauses and looks over one shoulder at Nala.
Simba 	No, no, no. It doesn't matter. Hakuna matata.
 	Nala tilts her head in confusion.
Nala 	What?
Simba 	Hakuna matata. It's something I learned out here. [Simba walks past Nala.] Look, sometimes, bad things happen...
Nala 	Simba!
Simba 	And there's nothing you can do about it. [Simba strides away.] So why worry?
 	Nala hops off the log and pursues Simba.
Nala 	Because it's your responsibility!
 	Simba glares down at Nala.
Simba 	Well, what about you? You left?
Nala 	[passionately] I left to find help! And I found you. Don't you understand? You're our only hope.
Simba 	Sorry.
Nala 	What's happened to you? You're not the Simba I remember.
Simba 	You're right. I'm not. Now are you satisfied?
Nala 	No. Just disappointed.
Simba 	You know, you're starting to sound like my father.
 	Simba jumps off the log and strides away. Nala turns to watch him leave.
Nala 	Good. At least one of us does.
 	Simba's expression turns to rage. He flips around.
Simba 	Listen! You think you can just show up and tell me how to live my life? You don't even know what I've been through.
 	Simba turns and stalks off into the jungle.
Nala 	I would if you'd just tell me.
Simba 	[without turning around] Forget it!
Nala 	Fine!
 	Simba stalks into an empty field and begins pacing back and forth.
Simba 	She's wrong. I can't go back. What would it prove anyway? It won't change anything. You can't change the past. [Simba pauses and looks up at the night sky.] You said you'd always be there for me! But you're not. [Simba ducks his head sorrowfully.] And it's because of me. It's my fault. It's my fault. *sobs*
Rafiki 	[from offscreen] Asante sana, squash banana, we we nugu, imi mi apana. [Simba glances up in irritation to where Rafiki is dancing in the trees.] Asante sana, squash banana, we we nugu, imi mi apana. Asante sana, squash banana, we we nugu, imi mi apana. [Simba leaves.] *hums* [Rafiki swings onto a closer branch.] *chuckles*
 	Rafiki watches Simba depart. Simba crosses a log and sits, staring down at his reflection in the water below. He lies down and keeps staring.
Simba 	*sighs*
 	Suddenly, a rock disturbs the water. Simba looks up in irritation.
Rafiki 	Asante sana, squash banana, [Rafiki hangs from a vine on a nearby tree.] we we nugu, imi mi apana. [Rafiki flips over.] Ooh!
Simba 	Come on. Will you cut it out?
 	Rafiki drops from the tree. Simba turns to leave.
Rafiki 	Can't cut it out. It'll grow right back! *laughs*
 	Simba strides away.
Simba 	Creepy little monkey. [Rafiki catches up with Simba and hobbles alongside him.] Will you stop following me? [Simba halts.] Who are you?
Rafiki 	The question is, [Rafiki leans in close.] who are you?
 	Simba stares, mouth wide open. He bows his head.
Simba 	Phew. I thought I knew. [Simba looks away.] Now I'm not so sure.
Rafiki 	Well, I know who you are. [Rafiki grabs Simba's ear and tugs him closer.] Shhh. Come here. It's a secret. [Simba leans in close.] Asante sana, squash banana, [Rafiki dances away from Simba.] we we nugu, imi mi apana!
Simba 	Ugh! Enough already! [Simba looks over one shoulder at Rafiki.] What is that supposed to mean anyway?
 	Rafiki pauses and points at Simba.
Rafiki 	It means you're a baboon, [Rafiki gestures to himself.] and I'm not. [Rafiki leans on his staff.] *laughs*
 	Simba walks off in the opposite direction.
Simba 	[bemused] I think you're a little confused.
 	Rafiki materializes in front of Simba and jabs him in the nose. Simba stops.
Rafiki 	Wrong! I'm not the one who's confused. You don't even know who you are.
 	Simba stalks off angrily.
Simba 	Oh, and I suppose you know.
Rafiki 	[to Simba's back] Sure do. You're Mufasa's boy.
 	Simba stops, his mouth wide open in shock.
Simba 	*gasps*
 	Simba looks back at Rafiki.
Rafiki 	Bye.
 	Rafiki runs away. Simba chases after him.
Simba 	Hey, wait! [Simba runs through the field, over the log, and to the edge of the jungle. Rafiki sits cross-legged on a rock, eyes closed, meditating.] *pants* You knew my father?
Rafiki 	[without opening his eyes] Correction: I know your father.
 	Simba bows his head mournfully.
Simba 	I hate to tell you this, [Rafiki opens his eyes.] but he died...a long time ago.
 	Rafiki lifts a hand.
Rafiki 	Nope! Wrong again. [Rafiki darts away from Simba, who stares at him in confusion.] Ha, ha, ha! [Rafiki cavorts to the edge of the jungle, then turns back to face Simba and gestures dramatically.] He's alive! And I'll show him to you. [Rafiki waves Simba forward.] You follow old Rafiki. He knows the way. Come on! [Simba follows Rafiki to the edge of the jungle. He looks hesitantly over one shoulder, then enters. He crawls under and over dark, twisting foliage.] Don't dawdle. [From a tree, Rafiki waves Simba forward.] Hurry up!
 	Rafiki races away. Simba scrambles to follow him.
Simba 	Hey, whoa, wait, wait!
 	Rafiki pauses.
Rafiki 	Come on. Come on!
 	Rafiki takes off again. Simba tears after him.
Simba 	*pants*
 	Rafiki runs through the branches of trees over Simba's head.
Rafiki 	Asante sana, squash banana, we we nugu, imi mi apana!
Simba 	Would you slow down?
 	Simba slips and slides down a ridge. He hastily gets back up and keeps running.
Rafiki 	[from offscreen] *cackles*
 	Rafiki's voice echoes. Simba runs, bulling his way through vines.
Simba 	*grunts*
 	Simba looks up desperately at Rafiki, who is swinging on vines overhead.
Rafiki 	*laughs* [Simba continues to run and gets smacked in the face with a branch. Suddenly, Rafiki appears in front of Simba with his hand outstretched.] Stop! [Simba skids to a halt. Rafiki puts a finger to his lips.] Shhh. [Rafiki bounds over to some tall grass and pulls it aside. He motions with his staff and whispers.] Look down there.
 	Simba approaches Rafiki, and the two exchange looks. Simba inhales, then enters a clearing with a pool of water. He peers down at his reflection, and his expression falls.
Simba 	*sighs* That's not my father. [Simba sits up.] That's just my reflection.
 	Rafiki touches Simba's mane.
Rafiki 	No. [Rafiki points at the water.] Look harder. [Simba looks back at his reflection, which begins to ripple and warp.] You see? [Mufasa's face replaces Simba's in the water.] He lives in you.
 	Simba's eyes widen.
Mufasa 	[from offscreen] Simba.
 	Simba looks up.
Simba 	Father?
 	In the clouds above Simba, Mufasa's ghost strides into view.
Mufasa 	Simba, you have forgotten me.
 	Simba's mane blows in the wind. His expression is pained.
Simba 	No. How could I?
 	Clouds churn around Mufasa, outlining his head and shoulders.
Mufasa 	You have forgotten who you are and so forgotten me. Look inside yourself, Simba. [sternly] You are more than what you have become. You must take your place in the Circle of Life.
Simba 	How can I go back? I'm not who I used to be.
 	Light shines behind Mufasa.
Mufasa 	Remember who you are. You are my son, and the one true king.
 	Simba stares in awe at Mufasa.
Simba 	*breathes heavily*
 	Mufasa's head retreats with the clouds.
Mufasa 	Remember who you are.
 	Simba chases the retreating clouds into an open field.
Simba 	No, please! Don't leave me!
Mufasa 	[from offscreen] Remember.
Simba 	Father!
Mufasa 	[from offscreen] Remember.
 	Simba slows.
Simba 	Don't leave me.
Mufasa 	[from offscreen] Remember.
 	Simba sits. The clouds clear overhead. A breeze stirs Simba's mane. After a moment, Rafiki approaches from behind Simba.
Rafiki 	What was that? Heh, heh! The weather. Pbbt! Very peculiar, don't you think?
Simba 	[thoughtfully] Yeah. [Simba looks up.] Looks like the winds are changing.
 	Rafiki strokes his chin.
Rafiki 	Ah, change is good.
Simba 	Yeah, but it's not easy. I know what I have to do, but...going back means I'll have to face my past. I've been running from it for so long. [Rafiki smacks Simba with his staff. Simba rears onto his hind legs and holds his head.] Ow! Jeez! What was that for?
 	Rafiki spreads his arms wide.
Rafiki 	It doesn't matter! It's in the past. *laughs*
 	Simba rubs his head.
Simba 	Yeah, but it still hurts.
 	Simba lowers his paw and examines it. Rafiki touches Simba consolingly.
Rafiki 	Oh, yes, the past can hurt. But the way I see it, you can either run from it or learn from it. [Rafiki tries to hit Simba with his staff again, but Simba ducks.] Ah! You see? [Rafiki puts one hand on his hip.] So what are you going to do?
Simba 	First, I'm gonna take your stick.
 	Simba grabs Rafiki's staff in his teeth and tosses it into the grass. Rafiki runs after his staff.
Rafiki 	No, no, no, no, no! Not the stick! [Rafiki grabs his staff. He turns back.] Hey! Where are you going?
 	Simba runs off into the grass. He looks over one shoulder at Rafiki.
Simba 	I'm going back!
Rafiki 	Good! Go on! [Rafiki makes shooing motions.] Get out of here! *laughs* Whoo! *laughs* [Several shooting stars streak by overhead.] Whoo! [Rafiki lifts his staff over his head.] Whoo!
 	The scene transitions to the jungle. Timon and Pumbaa are fast asleep. Pumbaa lies on his back, while Timon rests on Pumbaa's belly.
Timon and Pumbaa 	*snore*
Pumbaa 	[muttering in his sleep] Grubs, grubs...
Timon and Pumbaa 	*snore*
 	Nala approaches and pokes Timon.
Nala 	Hey. Hey, wake up.
 	Timon sleepily lifts his head and looks behind him. Nala's face is incredibly close to his.
Timon 	*screams*
 	Timon hides behind Pumbaa, who is jolted awake.
Timon and Pumbaa 	*scream*
Nala 	It's okay. It's o... Whoa! Whoa! It's okay. It's me.
Timon and Pumbaa 	*sigh in relief*
 	Timon walks across Pumbaa's snout and belly toward Nala.
Timon 	Don't ever do that again. [Timon turns away, holding his forehead in exasperation.] Carnivores. Oy!
Nala 	Have you guys seen Simba?
 	Timon looks back at Nala.
Timon 	I thought he was with you.
Nala 	He was, but now I can't find him. Where is he?
Rafiki 	[from offscreen] Ho, ho, ho! [Rafiki sits in the branches of a nearby tree.] You won't find him here. Ha, ha! The king [Rafiki bows.] has returned.
Nala 	I can't believe it. [Nala's eyes widen.] He's gone back!
 	Timon hops off Pumbaa and looks up at Rafiki.
Timon 	Gone back? What do you mean? [Rafiki has mysteriously disappeared.] Hey! What's goin' on here? [Timon gestures at where Rafiki was sitting.] Who's the monkey?
Nala 	Simba's gone back to challenge Scar.
Timon 	Who?
Nala 	Scar.
 	Pumbaa tilts his head questioningly.
Pumbaa 	Who's got a scar?
 	Nala shakes her head.
Nala 	No, no, no. It's his uncle.
Timon 	The monkey's his uncle?
 	Pumbaa approaches and sits next to Timon.
Nala 	No! Simba's gone back to challenge his uncle to take his place as king.
Timon and Pumbaa 	Oooh.
 	The scene transitions to the desert. Simba runs across the sand toward the Pride Lands. He arrives to find that his homeland has become a desolate ruin, with skeletons lying everywhere. He looks around sadly, then climbs onto a ridge with a full view of Pride Rock. He glares in its direction.
Nala 	[from offscreen] Simba! [Simba looks over one shoulder.] Wait up! [Nala sidles up next to Simba.] It's awful, isn't it?
Simba 	I didn't want to believe you.
Nala 	What made you come back?
Simba 	I finally got some sense knocked into me, [Simba jerks upward with his chin.] and I've got the bump to prove it. Besides, this is my kingdom. [Simba draws himself up to his full height and stares at the Pride Lands.] If I don't fight for it, who will?
 	Nala approaches.
Nala 	I will.
 	Simba looks at Nala.
Simba 	It's gonna be dangerous.
Nala 	[coyly] Danger? Ha! I laugh in the face of danger. Ha, ha, ha, ha!
Timon 	[from offscreen] I see [Timon and Pumbaa stand behind Simba and Nala. Timon's hands are on his hips.] nothing funny about this.
 	Simba and Nala look over their shoulders at Timon and Pumbaa.
Simba 	Timon! Pumbaa! What are you doing here?
Pumbaa 	At your service, my liege.
 	Pumbaa bows to Simba. Timon approaches and stares at the Pride Lands in disgust.
Timon 	Awww. We're gonna fight your uncle...for this?
Simba 	Yes, Timon. This is my home.
Timon 	Oh. [out of the corner of his mouth] Talk about your fixer-upper. [in his normal voice] Well, Simba, if it's important to you, we're with you to the end.
 	Timon bows to Simba, who smiles down at him fondly. Simba, Nala, Timon, and Pumbaa stare at Pride Rock in the distance. Stormclouds gather overhead, and there is a grumble of thunder. The scene transitions to a rocky area near Pride Rock. Simba, Nala, Timon, and Pumbaa hide behind a log. Hyenas block their path, lounging and chewing on bones.
Timon 	Hyenas. I hate hyenas. [whispering] So what's your plan for getting past those guys?
Simba 	[whispering] Live bait.
Timon 	[whispering] Good idea. [in his normal voice] Hey!
Simba 	[whispering] Come on, Timon. You guys have to create a diversion.
Timon 	What do you want me to do, dress in drag and do the hula? [Loud drum beats startle the hyenas, who look up abruptly. Timon dances in a hula costume.] Luau! [Pumbaa sits nearby with an apple in his mouth.] If you're hungry for a hunk of fat and juicy meat, [Timon darts onto Pumbaa's back.] eat my buddy Pumbaa here because he is a treat. Come on down and dine on this tasty swine. [The hyenas close in on Timon and Pumbaa, their tongues lolling hungrily.] All you have to do is get in line. Are you achin...
Pumbaa 	Yep, yep, yep.
Timon 	For some bacon?
 	Pumbaa winks at Timon.
Pumbaa 	Yep, yep, yep.
 	The hyenas continue to stalk toward Timon and Pumbaa, with Simba and Nala sneaking past from behind.
Timon 	He's a big pig.
Pumbaa 	Yep, yep.
Timon 	You could be a big pig too!
Timon and Pumbaa 	Oi! [Timon and Pumbaa pose.][Timon and Pumbaa flee, with the hyenas in hot pursuit.] *scream*
Hyenas 	*snarl*
 	The scene transitions. Simba and Nala slink closer to Pride Rock. They pause.
Simba 	Nala, you find my mother and rally the lionesses. [Nala nods.] I'll look for Scar.
 	Simba and Nala part ways. Simba creeps closer to Pride Rock. Thunder rumbles overhead. Scar stands atop a boulder near Pride Rock.
Scar 	Sarabi!
 	Scar's voice echoes. Simba peers out from behind a rock.
Simba 	*gasps*
 	Sarabi strides through the crowd of hyenas who are gathered below Pride Rock. They growl and snap at her heels, but she does not flinch. Simba watches sadly. Sarabi climbs up to stand in front of Scar.
Sarabi 	Yes, Scar?
Scar 	Where is your hunting party? [Scar paces back and forth in front of Sarabi.] They're not doing their job.
Sarabi 	Scar, there is no food. The herds have moved on.
Scar 	[angrily] No! You're just not looking hard enough.
 	Scar strides away.
Sarabi 	It's over. There is nothing left. We have only one choice. [emphatically] We must leave Pride Rock.
 	Scar turns back to face Sarabi.
Scar 	We're not going anywhere.
Sarabi 	Then you have sentenced us to death!
Scar 	Then so be it.
Sarabi 	[incredulous] You can't do that.
Scar 	I am the king. [Scar sits, holding his head high.] I can do whatever I want.
Sarabi 	If you were half the king Mufasa was, you would nev...
 	Scar flips around and backhands Sarabi. She falls.
Scar 	I'm ten times the king Mufasa was!
 	Simba emerges on a high ledge. Thunder booms, and lightning crashes.
Simba 	*roars*
 	Scar stares in fear as Simba descends the ledge.
Scar 	Mufasa? No, [Scar backs away.] you're dead.
 	Simba approaches Sarabi and nudges her gently.
Sarabi 	*groans* [Sarabi stares up at Simba.] Mufasa?
Simba 	No. It's me.
 	Sarabi's eyes widen.
Sarabi 	Simba! [Sarabi smiles.] You're alive? How can that be?
Simba 	It doesn't matter. [Simba bends down and nuzzles Sarabi.] I'm home.
 	Scar watches Sarabi and Simba in confusion.
Scar 	Simba? [coyly] Simba! Oh, I'm a little surprised to see you... [Scar's voice drops, and he looks up pointedly.] alive.
 	Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed stand on a ledge above Scar.
Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed 	*gulp*
 	Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed back out of sight. Simba advances on Scar, furious.
Simba 	Give me one good reason why I shouldn't rip you apart.
 	Scar backs away.
Scar 	Oh, Simba, you must understand. The pressures of ruling a kingdom...
 	Scar stops, cornered against Pride Rock.
Simba 	Are no longer yours. Step down, Scar.
Scar 	[through nervous laughter] Oh, ye... Well, I would, naturally. However, there is one little problem. You see them? [Scar points up to where legions of hyenas snarl down at Simba.] They think [Scar gestures to himself.] I'm king.
Nala 	[from offscreen] Well, we don't. [Scar and Simba look at Nala, who stands surrounded by lionesses. Two help Sarabi stand.] Simba's the rightful king.
Simba 	The choice is yours, Scar. Either step down or fight.
 	Scar strides past Simba.
Scar 	Oh, must this all end in violence? I'd hate to be responsible for the death of a family member. [Scar looks over one shoulder at Simba.] Wouldn't you agree, Simba?
Simba 	That's not gonna work, Scar. I've put it behind me.
 	Scar strides toward the lionesses.
Scar 	But what about your faithful subjects? Have they put it behind them?
 	Scar grins at the lionesses. Sarabi stares back stonily, while Nala looks troubled.
Nala 	Simba, what is he talking about?
 	Scar circles Simba.
Scar 	Ah, so you haven't told them your little secret. Well, Simba, now's your chance to tell them. [Scar paces past the lionesses.] Tell them who is responsible for Mufasa's death.
 	Nala and Sarabi look expectantly at Simba, who steps forward.
Simba 	I am.
 	Nala and Sarabi stare at Simba in horror. Sarabi approaches Simba.
Sarabi 	[heartbroken] It's not true. Tell me it's not true.
Simba 	It's true.
Scar 	You see? He admits it? [Lightning flashes behind Scar. Thunder booms.] Murderer!
Simba 	No, it was an accident!
 	Scar circles Simba rapidly.
Scar 	If it weren't for you, Mufasa would still be alive. It's your fault he's dead! Do you deny it?
Simba 	No.
Scar 	Then you're guilty.
Simba 	[with wide eyes] No, I'm not a murderer!
 	Scar backs Simba toward the promontory of Pride Rock, with hyenas fanned out behind him.
Scar 	Oh, Simba, you're in trouble again. But this time, Daddy isn't here to save you. And now everyone knows why!
 	Scar lunges at Simba, who slips and barely catches on to the ledge.
Nala 	Simba!
 	Lightning strikes the foliage below Pride Rock, setting it ablaze. Simba dangles from the promontory, while Scar looms over him.
Scar 	Now, this looks familiar. [Scar holds a claw to his face in mock contemplation.] Hmm. [Simba struggles to hold on, hanging only by his paws.] Where have I seen this before? Let me think. Hmm. [in mock realization] Oh, yes! I remember. This is just the way your father looked before he died. [Simba nearly loses his grip. Scar sinks his claws into Simba's paws.] And here's my little secret. [Scar leans in close to whisper in Simba's ear.] I killed Mufasa.
 	Simba's eyes widen. A flashback starts. Mufasa falls to his death. Young Simba stares in horror from atop the gorge.
Simba 	No! [Young Simba's voice warps into adult Simba's voice. The flashback ends. Simba leaps up Pride Rock and pins Scar.] Murderer!
 	The lionesses stare in alarm.
Scar 	No, Simba, please.
Simba 	Tell them the truth.
Scar 	Truth? But truth is in the eye of the beho... [Simba presses a paw to Scar's throat, choking him. Scar speaks in a croak.] All right. All right! [whispering] I did it.
Simba 	So they can hear you.
Scar 	[in a louder voice] I killed Mufasa!
 	The lionesses lunge into battle. The hyenas swarm Simba, knocking him off Scar. The lionesses attack the hyenas from behind. Simba fights off the hyenas from the ground, while Nala swats one away with her paw. Timon and Pumbaa charge into the fray.
Timon and Pumbaa 	Hee-yah!
 	Timon and Pumbaa charge through the hyenas, with a bowling pins sound effect.
Timon 	Excuse me! Pardon me! Comin' through! Hot stuff! [Timon hops off Pumbaa.] Whoo!
 	Pumbaa kicks away a hyena. Timon and Pumbaa look left and right, braced for action.
Timon and Pumbaa 	*grunt*
 	Timon and Pumbaa charge off. Simba runs away from a hyena, who nips him from behind. Several hyenas attack him, including one who jumps on him from a high ledge and begins biting his mane.
Simba 	*roars*
 	A stick hits the hyena on the head, knocking it away. Simba looks up questioningly. Rafiki, standing on a high ledge, shakes his staff over his head.
Rafiki 	*screeches*
 	Rafiki jumps down in the middle of several hyenas, hefting his staff over his head like it's a sword. The hyenas charge at Rafiki one by one.
Hyenas 	*snarl*
 	Rafiki kicks several hyenas away.
Rafiki 	*ninja noises* [Rafiki beats back two hyenas with his staff. One attempts to attack him from behind, but, without turning around, Rafiki punches it in the face.] Yow!
 	The battle continues, with the lionesses fighting the hyenas atop Pride Rock while a fire rages on in the background. Many hyenas flee out of sight. The scene transitions. Banzai chases Timon.
Timon 	*pants* [Banzai snaps at Timon's heels. Timon jumps into the air.] Ah! *whimpers*
 	Banzai chases Timon into Pride Rock.
Zazu 	[from within his bone cage] Let me out! Let me out!
 	Timon clambers into the cage next to Zazu.
Timon 	Let me in! Let me in!
 	Shenzi and Banzai surround the cage, licking their chops.
Shenzi and Banzai 	*cackle*
 	Timon clings to Zazu. He lets go and clasps his hands pleadingly.
Timon 	Please, don't eat me.
Pumbaa 	[from offscreen] Drop 'em!
 	Shenzi and Banzai look up in surprise. Pumbaa stands in the entrance of the cave, clearly disgruntled.
Banzai 	Hey! Who's the pig?
Pumbaa 	Are you talkin' to me?
Timon 	Uh-oh. They called him a pig.
Pumbaa 	Are you talking to me?
Timon 	Shouldn't have done that.
Pumbaa 	[shouting] Are you talking to me?!
Timon 	Now, they're in for it.
Pumbaa 	They call me Mr. Pig. [Pumbaa charges at Shenzi and Banzai.] Aaah!
 	Ed stands outside Pride Rock. The ground shakes, with rocks falling around him.
Zazu 	[from offscreen] Take that, you stupid...
Banzai 	[from offscreen] Ow, ow, ow, ow, ow, ow, ow, ow!
Timon 	[from offscreen] Take that and that!
Pumbaa 	[from offscreen] Keep at 'em! Keep at 'em!
Timon 	[from offscreen] Ow! Ooh! Whoo, baby!
 	Shenzi and Banzai flee the cave, running into Ed.
Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed 	*yip*
 	Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed charge off.
Timon 	[from offscreen] Whoo!
 	Timon, Pumbaa, and Zazu emerge from the cave.
Pumbaa 	Run, ya yellow-belly!
Timon, Pumbaa, and Zazu 	[chanting] Whoo! Whoo! Whoo! Whoo!
 	The scene transitions. Simba runs along the edge of Pride Rock. He spots Scar slinking away. Scar pauses, looking back at Simba. There is a clap of thunder and a flash of lightning. Simba chases after Scar, who flees up Pride Rock.
Simba 	*snarls* [Scar leaps over flames. He runs to the peak of Pride Rock and skids to a stop at the edge, sending rocks pattering to the ground below. He looks over one shoulder. Simba leaps over the flames to join him at the top of Pride Rock.] *roars* [Simba stalks slowly toward Scar.] *growls* Murderer.
Scar 	Simba, Simba, please. [Scar crouches.] Please, have mercy. I beg you.
Simba 	You don't deserve to live.
Scar 	[hyperventilating] But, Simba, I am [Scar crouches lower and smiles shakily.] family. [Scar stands up straight.] It's the hyenas who are the real enemy. [Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed listen to Scar's betrayal from behind the flames.] It was their fault. It was their idea.
 	Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed back away.
Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed 	*growl*
 	Simba stalks closer to Scar.
Simba 	Why should I believe you? [Scar crouches lower as Simba gets closer.] Everything you ever told me was a lie.
 	Simba looms over Scar.
Scar 	What are you going to do? [Scar grins.] You wouldn't kill your own uncle...
Simba 	[glowering] No, Scar. I'm not like you.
Scar 	Oh, Simba, thank you. You are truly noble. I'll make it up to you, I promise. [Scar stands.] And, uh, how can I prove myself to you? [Scar gestures definitively.] Tell me, I mean, anything.
Simba 	Run. [Scar's face falls.] Run away, Scar. And never return.
Scar 	[haltingly] Yes. [Scar slinks past Simba, who glares at him.] Of course. As you wish, [Scar eyes some burning embers at his paws.] Your Majesty!
 	Scar flings the embers into Simba's eyes. Simba recoils.
Simba 	*screams* [Simba paws at his face.] *groans*
 	Scar leaps on Simba.
Scar 	*roars*
 	Scar and Simba wrestle on the ground.
Scar and Simba 	*roar* [Scar pins Simba at the edge of Pride Rock. Simba bats him away.] *roar*
 	In slow motion, Scar and Simba lunge at each other, battering with their paws. Scar strikes Simba in the shoulder.
Simba 	*roars*
 	Simba hits Scar in the face.
Scar 	*growls*
 	Scar hits Simba in the face.
Simba 	*roars*
 	The slow motion stops as Scar hits Simba again, this time knocking him to the ground. Simba looks up. In slow motion, Scar leaps toward Simba.
Scar 	*roars*
 	The slow motion stops as Simba uses Scar's momentum to kick him away and send him flying off Pride Rock.
Simba 	*roars*
 	Scar tumbles down Pride Rock and lands in a heap. Simba looks over the edge. Scar weakly sits up. Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed emerge through the flames.
Scar 	*pants* Ah, my friends!
 	Scar stands.
Shenzi 	[through half-laughter] Friends? [to Banzai] I thought he said we were the enemy.
 	Banzai grins at Shenzi.
Banzai 	Yeah. [Scar's eyes widen in fear.] That's what I heard.
 	Shenzi and Banzai look at Ed.
Shenzi and Banzai 	Ed?
Ed 	*laughs deviously*
 	Ed licks his chops. More hyenas surround and close in on Scar.
Hyenas 	*cackle*
 	Scar backs toward Pride Rock.
Scar 	No. Let... No. L-L-Let me explain. No, you don't understand! No, I didn't mean... [Scar flinches away from the advancing hyenas.] No! No! Look, I'm sorry I called you... No! No!
 	The shadows of the hyenas pounce on Scar. Flames rise around Pride Rock. Rain begins to fall, extinguishing the fire. Timon and Pumbaa emerge through the smoke. Simba descends Pride Rock. Zazu stands on a nearby rock and, as Simba passes, bows. A lioness rubs against Simba. Simba exchanges nuzzles with Sarabi, then Nala. There is a clatter of gourds, which makes Simba, Nala, and Sarabi look up. Rafiki stands near Pride Rock. He gestures to the promontory. Simba approaches Rafiki, who bows. Simba draws Rafiki into a hug, and, after a moment, Rafiki returns it. He then grips Simba by the shoulders.
Rafiki 	It is time.
 	Simba walks toward the promontory of Pride Rock. Sarabi and Nala watch from below. Simba begins to ascend the promontory. Zazu watches in awe. Timon and Pumbaa do likewise. The rain washes away an animal skull. As Simba reaches the edge of the promontory, he stops and looks up at the stars. The clouds part.
Mufasa 	[from offscreen] Remember.
 	Simba's expression changes to confidence. He musters himself.
Simba 	*roars*
Chorus 	Busa le lizwe bo. Busa le lizwe bo.
Lionesses 	*roar*
Chorus 	Busa le lizwe bo. Lethu busa ngoxolo.
Simba 	*roars*
Chorus 	Is'khathi sifikile.
 	The scene transitions to Pride Rock in the rain.
Lebo M 	Se fi le.
Chorus 	Is'khathi busa iyo.
Lebo M 	Baba ti tabo.
Chorus 	Is'khathi sifikile.
Lebo M 	Maye babo. [The scene shifts to daylight, with the Pride Lands once more fertile and green.] Busa ilomhlaba.
Chorus 	Is'khathi sifikile. Is'khathi sifikile. [Elephants trumpet. Zebras bray.] Busa Simba. Busa Simba. Ubuse ngo xolo. Ubuse ngo thando. [Many animals gather below Pride Rock. Simba, Nala, Timon, and Pumbaa gaze over the crowd from the promontory.] Ubuse ngo xolo. Ubuse ngo thando. Ubuse ngo xolo. [Birds fly around Simba, Nala, Timon, and Pumbaa.] Ingonyama nengw' enamabala. Ingonyama nengw' enamabala. [Zazu flies around Simba, Nala, Timon, and Pumbaa.] Till we find our place [Timon climbs to the end of Pumbaa's snout and shakes his arms in victory.] on the path unwinding [Simba and Nala nuzzle. Rafiki emerges, cradling a newborn cub.] in the Circle, [The cub turns and blinks open its eyes.] the Circle of Life. [Rafiki exchanges glances with Simba and Nala, then lifts the cub high.] Circle of Life!
 	The title card appears. The credits roll.
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