Follow that Hippo!/Transcript

Fade to a wide shot of Pride Rock. Animals graze peacefully. Suddenly, behind some zebras, shadows move through the grass. Cut to a shot from an unknown creature's perspective as it peers overtop of the grass at the zebras.
Zebras 	*snort*
 	The shadows move off. Giraffes eat from a tree.
Animal 	[from offscreen] *cackles*
 	Mtoto, Kwato, and Shauku emerge from the bushes.
Mtoto 	Hyena attack!
Shingo 	Hyena attack?!
Thurston 	Hyena attack?!
Mtoto's mother 	Hyena attack! *trumpets*
 	Thurston and another zebra run in place.
Thurston 	Panic and run! Panic and run! [Thurston and the zebra take off in opposite directions, then double back and run into each other.] *groans*
 	Mbuni runs past.
Mbuni 	*whimpers*
 	Mbuni joins several Pride Landers who have gathered together on a rock. Thurston and the zebra get up and join them as well.
Pride Landers 	*exclaim*
 	Kion steps into frame.
Kion 	Everybody, [Cut to a shot of the Lion Guard approaching.] calm down! Who saw the hyenas? Where are they?
Baboon 	Ooh, ooh! [The baboon points.] In... In the grass!
 	The grass rustles. Kion steps into frame.
Kion 	Hyenas! We know you're in there! [Kion glowers into the grass, which continues to rustle.] Lion Guard, spread out! You're surrounded, hyenas! *growls* Come on out!
 	After a moment, Gumba and Kambuni emerge from the grass.
Pride Landers 	[from offscreen] *gasp*
Kambuni 	Don't hurt us!
Gumba 	We're not really hyenas!
Fuli 	Uh, yeah. We can see that.
Kion 	*sighs* Why were you trying to scare everybody?
Kambuni 	We weren't! We were just playing Lion Guard.
Beshte 	*chuckles* Playing Lion Guard?
Kambuni 	And it was our turn to be the bad guys!
 	Gumba points at Mtoto.
Gumba 	It was all Mtoto's idea!
 	Cut to Mtoto standing next to Kwato and Shauku. He cowers back into the grass. Kion turns to face Mtoto.
Kion 	Are you Mtoto?
 	Mtoto emerges from the grass and nods.
Mtoto 	Mmm-hmm.
 	Gumba and Kambuni bound past Kion. He turns over one shoulder.
Kion 	Ono, want to give the all clear?
Ono 	[resigned] Affirmative. [Ono flies up to the Pride Landers, who are still huddled on a rock.] False alarm, everyone! No hyenas here!
 	The Pride Landers disperse. Cut to the Lion Guard gathered in front of the young animals.
Shingo 	[from offscreen] Kids!
Thurston 	[from offscreen] *snorts* Really!
Kion 	So, you guys were pretending to be the Lion Guard?
Kambuni 	Oh, yeah! We each take turns being different members!
 	Gumba jerks a thumb at Mtoto.
Gumba 	Except Mtoto. He's always Beshte.
 	Mtoto blushes.
Beshte 	Really? [Beshte wiggles his ears.] Me? Poa!
Bunga 	Who gets to pretend to be me?
Gumba 	You know, whoever is last.
 	Bunga's face falls.
Bunga 	Say what?
Kion 	Well, little Lion Guard, this isn't the best time to pretend to be hyenas.
 	Ono lands in-between Kion and Fuli.
Ono 	I saw Janja and his hyenas sneaking into the Pride Lands yesterday.
 	Fuli casts glances back and forth.
Fuli 	And they're still around here...somewhere.
Kion 	So, you can see why everyone got so upset.
Kambuni 	We never meant to scare anybody!
Gumba 	We won't do it again! Promise!
 	Mtoto walks up to Beshte.
Beshte 	Hi, little guy. [Mtoto smiles up at Beshte.] Uh... Did you want to ask me something?
Mtoto 	Uh... [rapidfire] How's it feel to be so strong? What's it like to fight bad guys? Can you really knock down a tree with your head? How's it feel to be a real live hero?
Beshte 	[after a beat] Oh, well, I'm not really. It's the whole team. Not just me.
Mtoto 	Hey! Maybe the real Lion Guard could play Lion Guard with us!
 	The young animals clap excitedly.
Gumba, Kambuni, Kwato, and Shauku 	Ooh! Ooh! Yeah! Yeah!
Kion 	Sounds like fun. But with hyenas on the loose, we need to stay sharp. Lion Guard! Time for some training.
Fuli 	Sounds good!
Bunga 	Zuka zama!
 	Kion, Bunga, Fuli, and Ono rush away. Gumba, Kambuni, Kwato, and Shauku walk away sadly. Beshte lingers with Mtoto.
Beshte 	Well, I'd better get going.
Mtoto 	Awww. Can't you stay just a little longer, Beshte? Please?
Beshte 	Hmm. Say, Mtoto, how'd you like to come watch us train?
Mtoto 	Poa! That'd be awesome!
Beshte 	Okay! Come on, Mtoto, let's go!
 	Beshte walks away, and Mtoto follows.
Mtoto 	I can't believe it. I'm gonna train with the real live Lion Guard!
Beshte 	So, you really like the Lion Guard, huh?
Mtoto 	Who doesn't? You guys are the greatest!
Beshte 	Kion is a great leader. And Fuli's just so fast! Bunga's not afraid of anything. And Ono...
Mtoto 	But you're the biggest reason I like the Lion Guard!
 	Mtoto strides ahead of Beshte.
Beshte 	Well, I guess I am the biggest...
 	Mtoto stops in front of Beshte.
Mtoto 	Not like that, Beshte. I think you're the best!
Beshte 	Uh, well... Thanks. I don't know what to say. [Beshte looks behind Mtoto.] Hey, look! There's Kion and the others! Come on!
 	Beshte runs off, and Mtoto follows. Cut to Kion pacing in front of Bunga, Fuli, and Ono.
Kion 	We need to be ready to chase down Janja wherever we find him.
 	Fuli drops into a crouch.
Fuli 	*scoffs* I'm always ready.
 	Beshte approaches.
Beshte 	Hey, guys. Sorry I'm late. [awkwardly] I, uh, [Mtoto sidles up to Beshte.] invited Mtoto to come along.
Kion 	[haltingly] Okay. Well, we were just about to run an obstacle course.
 	Mtoto knocks into a rock that Ono is standing on. Ono falls.
Mtoto 	Poa!
Ono 	*yells*
Mtoto 	Can I run it too?
Kion 	[haltingly] Sure, I guess. Stick with him, Beshte. Ono, keep an eye out for hyenas while we're running this one.
 	Cut to Ono lying flat on his back on the ground.
Ono 	Affirmative! [Ono flies away.] The sky's probably the safest place to be.
Kion 	Everybody, follow me! [Kion jumps over several boulders.] Boulder jump! Go!
 	Fuli follows Kion.
Fuli 	*grunts*
 	Bunga follows Fuli, flipping as he goes.
Bunga 	Zuka zama!
 	Mtoto follows Bunga. He tries to jump a boulder but falls.
Mtoto 	*grunts*
 	Beshte approaches Mtoto.
Beshte 	I usually just run around 'em!
Mtoto 	Oh! Uh, okay!
 	Kion approaches a pond.
Kion 	You're gonna love this, Fuli.
 	Cut to Kion's reflection in the water. Fuli's reflection appears next to his. She looks digusted.
Fuli 	Ugh!
 	Kion bounds through the pond. Fuli jumps over the water, missing it entirely.
Kion 	*chuckles* You'll do anything to stay dry, won't you?
Fuli 	You know it.
 	Bunga jumps into the air.
Bunga 	Zuka zama! [Cut to Bunga lying on his stomach in the water.] Huh. Not as deep as I thought. [Mtoto splashes past Bunga, nearly stepping on him.] Whoa, oh!
 	Mtoto falls into the water.
Mtoto 	*splutters* *coughs*
 	Mtoto sucks water into his trunk.
Fuli and Kion 	*gasp*
Mtoto 	*trumpets* [Mtoto sprays water at Fuli, soaking her, while Kion ducks out of the way.] Oh, no! I'm... I'm sorry!
 	Beshte and Bunga approach.
Fuli 	[annoyed] Yeah, well... It's just water.
 	Ono flaps in place next to Fuli.
Ono 	Told you the sky was the safest place to be.
Kion 	Yeah, why don't we try something totally different?
Mtoto 	Oh, okay! I'll do a lot better this time! You'll see!
Beshte 	Sure you will, Mtoto.
 	Kion walks away, looking around.
Kion 	Hmm. Let's run a stealth surround drill.
Bunga 	Yeah, yeah! Where we practice sneaking up on bad guys and surround them.
 	Beshte and Mtoto approach Bunga, Fuli, and Ono.
Beshte 	Haven't done that in a while.
Fuli 	Sounds good to me.
Bunga 	[haughtily, to Mtoto] I always ace this one.
Kion 	Okay, I'll go to the other side of that big rock pile. [Kion gestures with his head to some rocks.] The rest of you try to sneak up without me seeing or hearing you. Ono? Keep watch for hyenas while we're running this one?
 	Ono salutes Kion.
Ono 	Affirmative!
 	Ono flies away.
Kion 	You know the drill. Wait 'till I'm out of sight. Then, try to surround me.
 	Kion runs off.
Beshte 	You got it, Kion.
 	Kion runs past the rocks.
Fuli 	Okay. I'll approach from [Fuli gestures with her head.] this side. You two go in from [Fuli gestures with her head.] that side.
 	Fuli runs off. Bunga marches after her.
Bunga 	Kion'll never see me coming!
Beshte 	Sneaking up on someone isn't so easy for us hippos. Unless we're in the water.
Mtoto 	Awww, you'll be great at it! You can do anything!
Beshte 	I don't know about that, [Beshte walks away, and Mtoto follows.] but we'll give it our very best try!
 	Cut to Fuli stalking through the grass. Cut to her perspective as she sneaks up on a sitting Kion. He pricks his ears, and she ducks back down among the grass. Kion looks back and forth, and the camera swivels to show Bunga peering out from behind a nearby rock. He ducks back down as Kion looks his way. He hides for another moment, then rolls past Kion to hide behind a different rock. Kion looks at Bunga's rock and starts to stalk toward it.
Fuli 	Hey, Kion, [Fuli whacks Kion lightly with one paw. He looks up in surprise.] how's it going?
Kion 	*chuckles* [Fuli sits.] Got me. You're good, Fuli.
Fuli 	*chuckles* I know.
 	Cut to Beshte leading Mtoto through a copse of trees.
Beshte 	Walk softly... Easy does it... [Mtoto steps on a stick. Beshte attempts to hide behind a tree, but his bulk sticks out on either side. Mtoto picks up a branch from a bush and attempts to hide behind it, with similar results.] I don't think Kion heard. Let's keep moving.
 	Mtoto tosses his branch aside and follows Beshte. He stops. Cut to a trail leading up through some rocky cliffs.
Mtoto 	Hey, Beshte, what about going this way?
 	Not noticing, Beshte keeps walking. Mtoto veers off and takes the rocky path. Cut to Fuli and Kion.
Bunga 	[from offscreen] Zuka zama! [Bunga runs through the grass and tackles Kion. Fuli winces. Cut to Bunga sitting on Kion, who is collapsed on his stomach.] Gotcha!
Kion 	*chuckles* Bunga, what happened to sneaking up on me?
 	Bunga jumps off Kion and dusts himself off. Kion stands.
Bunga 	Eh, I got tired of that! Running right at ya's more my style.
 	Fuli approaches Bunga and Kion.
Kion 	So, that just leaves Beshte.
Fuli 	And Mtoto.
 	Cut to Beshte sneaking through the copse of trees.
Beshte 	[whispering] You're really good at this, Mtoto. I can't even hear you. [Beshte stops and looks over one shoulder.] Mtoto? [Cut to the empty copse of trees. Cut to Bunga, Fuli, and Kion. Beshte runs up from the copse of trees.] Guys, [Beshte knocks into a tree.] guys!
Fuli 	Beshte? What's wrong?
 	Behind Beshte, Mtoto emerges atop a rocky cliff.
Beshte 	It's Mtoto! I can't find him anywhere!
Mtoto 	I'm right here, Beshte! I was just sneaking... [Mtoto slips and begins to fall down the cliff.] Uh...
Beshte 	Mtoto!
 	Mtoto slides down the cliff.
Mtoto 	*screams* [Mtoto uses his trunk to catch hold of a plant that is growing on the side of the cliff.] *grunts*
Beshte 	Hang on, Mtoto! [Beshte rushes toward Mtoto.] I'm coming!
 	Mtoto holds onto the tree branch but continues to slip slowly down the cliff.
Mtoto 	Oh... It's not gonna hold. [The branch breaks, and Mtoto falls.] *screams* [Beshte positions himself below Mtoto, who falls onto and bounces off his back.] *grunts*
 	Mtoto flies through the air.
Bunga, Fuli, and Kion 	*yell*
 	Fuli and Kion scatter. Mtoto lands on Bunga.
Bunga 	*groans*
 	Fuli and Kion approach Mtoto.
Kion 	Mtoto, are you okay?
Mtoto 	I think so...
Bunga 	[from underneath Mtoto, strained] *groans* I'm okay too.
Beshte 	Mtoto? Why didn't you stay with me?
 	Mtoto stands.
Mtoto 	I wanted to show you I could do a good job sneaking up on Kion. [Bunga stands and rubs his backside. He walks away.] Sorry I messed up. *sighs* Again.
 	Bunga sidles up to Kion.
Kion 	We're just glad you're not hurt, Mtoto. But I think it's time for you to head home.
Mtoto 	Yeah. I guess so.
Beshte 	I'll walk you.
Mtoto 	*sighs* Okay. [Mtoto walks away sadly.] Bye, everybody.
 	Beshte follows Mtoto. Cut to Ono flying over the savanna. After he flies off, a bush rustles, and Janja pokes his head out, smirking.
Janja 	I don't think he saw us.
 	Janja climbs out of the bush, followed by Cheezi and Chungu. As Cheezi walks out, he lets a branch slap Chungu in the face.
Chungu 	Yeowch! Watch it!
Janja 	But he could still hear us, fur-brain!
Cheezi 	Yeah! They don't call Ono "the ears in the sky" for nothin'!
Janja 	That's not what they call him!
Chungu 	They don't?
 	Janja rolls his eyes.
Janja 	Ugh. Come on.
 	Janja runs off. Cheezi and Chungu follow. Cut to Beshte and Mtoto walking through the savanna.
Mtoto 	Sorry you had to rescue me.
Beshte 	Well, I should've kept an eye on you. But you're okay. And that's what counts.
 	Beshte and Mtoto pass a watering hole, where several animals drink and relax.
Mtoto 	I really messed up, didn't I?
Beshte 	It was your first time training with the Lion Guard, Mtoto. You'll get better if you keep practicing.
Mtoto 	You think?
Beshte 	Sure!
 	Mtoto looks down doubtfully. Beshte sidles up to him.
Beshte 	I know that you're upset. You think today was a disaster. [Beshte nudges Mtoto.] But don't give up just yet. You'll grow stronger and faster. [Beshte walks off. Mtoto smiles.] I was once about your size, a little hippo. Who'd have guessed? [Beshte sidles up to Mtoto.] Here I am today. Surprise! [Beshte lifts Mtoto's chin.] Among the Pride Lands' best. [Fade to Beshte and Mtoto walking side by side through the savanna.] Take it from me, you'll learn, you'll grow. Hold on to your dreams. [Beshte and Mtoto run off, while butterflies flap in their wake.] Never let go. [Beshte and Mtoto run through a field, with butterflies flitting overhead.] Just look within you, the hero inside. No need to worry. [Mtoto beams as he runs.] Hold your head up with pride. [Cut to a wide shot of the field. Beshte and Mtoto run through the grass, leaving indentation trails in their wake.] Believe in yourself. There's no need to hide. [Cut to a bird stuck in mud. Beshte and Mtoto approach.] It's there within you, [Beshte picks up the bird with one foot and holds it out for Mtoto.] your hero inside. [The bird hops onto Mtoto's trunk. Mtoto smiles. Beshte smiles back. Cut to a mother bird in a nest. Mtoto lifts his trunk, returning the baby to its mother.] So, raise your trunk up high. [The mother bird hugs her baby.] Tell the world, "Wait and see." [Mtoto bounds through a field of flowers, smiling.] Now, I'm just a little guy, but that's not all I'm gonna be. [Cut to Mtoto striding toward a small ledge, with butterflies flitting around him.] Take it from me, [The camera pans out to reveal Beshte waiting below the ledge.] you'll learn, you'll grow. [Mtoto pauses, and Beshte walks closer to the ledge.] Hold on to your dreams. [Mtoto hops onto Beshte's back.] Never let go. [Beshte runs off, with Mtoto on his back.] Just look within you, [Mtoto hops off Beshte's back and slides down a tree trunk.] a hero inside. [Cut to a field of flowers. Mtoto slides through it.] No need to worry. Hold your head up with pride. [Beshte and Mtoto approach a river, where a troop of monkeys has gathered.] Believe in yourself. [Mtoto begins to cross the river on stepping stones, while the monkeys clamber onto Beshte's back.] There's no need to hide. It's there within you, [Beshte crosses the river alongside Mtoto.] your hero inside. [Cut to Mizimu Grove. Beshte and Mtoto hop into frame.] There's no reason it can't come true [Beshte nudges Mtoto.] 'cause you've got it inside of you. [Beshte and Mtoto run at the camera. Cut to a flock of flamingos in a river.] Whatever you dream of, [The flamingos scatter as Beshte and Mtoto run through them.] that's what you can be. All it takes from you is to believe. [Beshte and Mtoto create a wave, which washes over the camera. The water clears to reveal Beshte and Mtoto walking through the savanna.] Just look within you, [As Beshte and Mtoto pass, giraffes raise their heads one after the other.] the hero inside. [A gazelle prances after Beshte and Mtoto.] No need to worry. Hold your head up with pride. [Cut to a turtle on its back. Beshte and Mtoto approach.] Believe in yourself. There's no need to hide. [Mtoto pushes the turtle upright.] It's there within you, [Mtoto walks off. The turtle follows.] your hero inside.
 	Cut to some grass and a pile of rocks. Egrets fly past the screen. Beshte and Mtoto run onscreen.
Egrets 	*squawk*
Beshte 	Just look within you, your hero inside. [Beshte begins to climb the rock pile.] No need to worry. [Mtoto follows Beshte.] Hold your head up with pride. [Cut to Beshte's reflection in a puddle as he walks past.] Believe in yourself. [Mtoto's reflection follows Beshte's.] There's no need to hide. [Beshte and Mtoto climb to the top of the rock pile.] It's there within you, your hero inside. Your hero inside!
 	Mtoto bounds down the rock pile.
Mtoto 	So, you really think I have what it takes to be a hero?
 	Beshte follows Mtoto.
Beshte 	Sure! Just don't give up. You've already got some moves!
Mtoto 	I do?
Beshte 	Like that water spraying thing you did with your trunk? Seriously poa!
Mtoto 	Really?
Beshte 	Oh, yeah! Just, uh, be sure to use it on bad guys from now on!
Mtoto 	[excitedly] Thanks, Beshte. I will!
 	Mtoto runs off.
Beshte 	And who knows? [Mtoto pauses and looks back at Beshte.] Maybe you'll join the real Lion Guard someday. When you're older.
Mtoto 	Wo-o-ow!
Beshte 	I'd better head back. Take care, Mtoto.
 	Beshte walks away. Mtoto waves after him.
Mtoto 	Bye, Beshte!
Kambuni 	[from offscreen] Mtoto, where've you been?
 	Mtoto turns around. The camera swivels to reveal Gumba, Kambuni, Kwato, and Shauku standing behind him.
Mtoto 	Oh, you know. Training, with Beshte...and the Lion Guard.
 	Mtoto beams.
Shauku 	Wow! Did they make you a member?
Mtoto 	Not officially, but...
 	Kwato's ears droop.
Kwato 	So, you probably don't want to play pretend Lion Guard anymore, huh?
Mtoto 	You kidding? Beshte said I should keep practicing my moves! Let's play right now! I'll be...
Gumba, Kambuni, Kwato, and Shauku 	[good-naturedly] Beshte!
Kambuni 	We know. We know.
Mtoto 	Wait 'till I show you this great trick I came up with when I was training with the Guard! [Mtoto turns and struts away.] 'Till the Pride Lands end, [Mtoto pauses and turns to face his friends.] Lion Guard defend! [Mtoto crouches down.] Twende kiboko!
 	Gumba runs after Mtoto.
Gumba 	Zuka zama!
 	Gumba jumps up, grabs a vine, and pulls it off a tree. Kambuni runs up.
Kambuni 	Hapana!
 	Kwato runs around Shauku.
Kwato 	Huwezi!
 	Shauku jumps onto a bush.
Shauku 	Hevi kabisa!
 	Kwato sits.
Kwato 	*sighs*
 	Cut to Kambuni standing next to Gumba.
Kambuni 	Gosh! This isn't as much fun as usual.
Gumba 	Yeah, 'cause we promised not to be hyenas.
 	Shauku approaches.
Shauku 	It's always more fun with somebody to chase.
 	The camera pans out to reveal Mtoto standing nearby.
Mtoto 	Maybe we can't be the hyenas...but they can!
 	Mtoto points with his trunk. Cut to a patch of grass. The camera zooms in on it while some hyraxes emerge from the grass.
Hyraxes 	*chitter*
Gumba, Kambuni, Kwato, Mtoto, and Shauku 	[from offscreen] Yeah! *battle cries*
Hyraxes 	*chitter*
 	The hyraxes disappear into the grass. A moment later, the young animals charge onscreen, chasing the hyraxes.
Mtoto 	Yeah, you better run, you bad guys! You won't get away from me, Janja!
 	The young animals race past a patch of grass. Janja's head emerges.
Janja 	Huh? [Janja looks around.] Somebody call my name?
Gumba, Kambuni, Kwato, Mtoto, and Shauku 	[from offscreen] *battle cries*
 	Cut to the young animals chasing the hyraxes.
Janja 	Hey, boys. [Cheezi and Chungu emerge next to Janja.] Look what we have here.
Chungu 	*chuckles* Appetizers!
Cheezi 	Yeah! [Cut to the young animals chasing the hyraxes.] Bite-sized!
Cheezi and Chungu 	*laugh*
 	Cut to Kion and Ono facing Bunga and Fuli from a distance.
Kion 	Great job on the obstacle course! Now, time for some speed training! On your mark, [Bunga readies himself, while Fuli sits.] get set...go!
 	Bunga starts to run.
Bunga 	*pants* [Bunga looks over one shoulder, and Fuli passes him on his other side.] *laughs* [Bunga collapses on his stomach in front of Ono.] Whoo! I can't believe I beat her!
Ono 	Um... Actually, you didn't.
Bunga 	Huh?
 	The camera zooms out to reveal Fuli sitting nearby, cleaning herself.
Fuli 	Did you really think you were faster than me?
Bunga 	[haltingly] Well...
 	Kion approaches.
Kion 	As long as you're both faster than the hyenas, [Kion sits.] I'm good. Speaking of hyenas...Ono, could you take another look around?
 	Ono hops toward Kion.
Ono 	You bet!
Kion 	Thanks! [Ono flies away. Kion stands and watches him go.] Oh, and maybe look for Beshte while you're up there?
Ono 	Good idea! [Ono flaps in place.] He should've gotten back by now!
Kion 	I mean, how long can it take to walk a little elephant home?
 	Cut to Shingo, Thurston, and a bushbuck facing Beshte.
Thurston 	What is the point of living in the Pride Lands [Thurston rolls his eyes.] if we have to run from hyenas all the time? I mean, really!
Beshte 	Don't worry. The Lion Guard is on the job. We'll find those hyenas and chase them back where they belong!
 	Cut to the hyraxes running away.
Hyraxes 	*chitter*
Gumba, Kambuni, Kwato, Mtoto, and Shauku 	[from offscreen] *giggle*
 	The young animals run onscreen, chasing the hyraxes.
Mtoto 	I'm gonna get you, Janja!
Kambuni 	You too, Cheezi and Chungu!
 	The young animals run past a patch of grass. Chungu's head emerges.
Chungu 	Wait. Are they really chasing us?
 	Cheezi's head emerges.
Cheezi 	Huh? I hope not!
 	Janja's head emerges.
Janja 	Fur-brains! They're playing pretend! [menacingly] But it's about to get real. C'mon.
 	The hyenas disappear into the grass. Cut to the young animals chasing the hyraxes toward a high rock wall.
Gumba, Kambuni, Kwato, Mtoto, and Shauku 	*giggle*
Hyraxes 	*chitter*
 	The hyraxes escape into a hole in the rock wall. The young animals pull to a halt.
Mtoto 	Argh! They got away! What do you want to chase now?
Janja 	[from offscreen] I got an idea! [The camera pans left to show the hyenas standing behind the young animals.] How's about we chase you?
Gumba, Kambuni, Kwato, Mtoto, and Shauku 	Hyenas! [The young animals scatter.] *scream*
 	The hyenas chase the young animals.
Janja, Cheezi, and Chungu 	*growl* *cackle*
Mtoto 	*pants*
 	Cut to Cheezi chasing Gumba.
Gumba 	*yells*
Cheezi 	*growls* [Cheezi pounces at Gumba, only to fall onto his chest.] *groans*
 	Cut to Chungu chasing Kwato and Shauku.
Chungu 	*cackles*
 	Kwato looks over one shoulder.
Kwato 	Jump on me!
 	Shauku jumps onto Kwato's back, and Kwato kicks Chungu aside.
Chungu 	Owww! [Chungu collapses] *grunts* No fair. Kicking!
 	Cut to Janja chasing Kambuni and Mtoto. Kambuni runs ahead of Mtoto.
Janja 	*giggles* Just you and me now, kid!
Mtoto 	*pants* [Cut to Mtoto's perspective. A boulder looms ahead.] Boulder escape training. *pants*
 	Mtoto runs at the boulder, only to turn at the last second. Janja, watching Mtoto, slams into the boulder.
Janja 	*groans*
 	Janja collapses. Cheezi and Chungu run toward him.
Cheezi 	Janja! They're gettin' away!
 	Cut to a wide shot of the young animals fleeing in all directions.
Chungu 	And that little zebra's mean!
Janja 	Doesn't matter. There's still the little elephant. [Cut to Mtoto running away.] And he's the slowest one.
Mtoto 	*pants*
 	Janja, Cheezi, and Chungu run offscreen.
Janja, Cheezi, and Chungu 	*cackle*
 	Cut to Beshte facing Shingo, Thurston, and the bushbuck.
Beshte 	Seriously. There's no reason to be afraid.
Thurston 	Maybe not for [Thurston jerks his head at Shingo and the bushbuck.] them! But zebras are the most delicious animals in the Pride Lands, and the hyenas know it!
 	Shingo rolls his eyes.
Shingo 	*scoffs*
Thurston 	It's true. Deal with it.
 	Gumba, Kambuni, Kwato, and Shauku run toward Beshte.
Gumba, Kambuni, Kwato, and Shauku 	Beshte! Beshte!
 	The young animals pause in front of Beshte.
Kwato 	We need your help! Please!
Gumba, Kambuni, Kwato, and Shauku 	*pant*
Beshte 	Whoa, kids! What's the kerbubble? [Beshte looks around.] And where's Mtoto?
Kambuni 	[through labored breathing] Mtoto's being chased! By the hyenas!
 	Beshte's ears prick up in concern. Thurston rolls his eyes.
Thurston 	Oh, not again! Don't listen to these little troublemakers!
 	Gumba latches on to Thurston's front.
Gumba 	This time, it's true! Mtoto's in danger! And he's all alone!
 	Gumba hops off Thurston.
Beshte 	Not for long! Stay here!
 	Beshte runs off.
Thurston 	Oh, now, really! [frightened] Who's going to protect me?
 	Cut to Beshte running into a watering hole.
Beshte 	*inhales deeply*
 	Beshte submerges. The camera pans up to show Ono flying overhead. He swoops over the watering hole, then doubles back. Cut to Kion, Bunga, and Fuli sitting. Ono lands in front of them.
Kion 	Well? Anything?
Ono 	Well, the good news is, I didn't see any hyenas. The bad news is, I also didn't see Beshte.
Kion 	Hmm. It's not like Beshte to wander off when we're on alert. Something's wrong. Come on. [Kion stands.] We've gotta find him.
 	Cut to Mtoto running toward a watering hole.
Mtoto 	*pants*
 	Janja's foot steps into frame.
Janja 	*giggles* [Cut to Cheezi and Janja standing on a hill.] Won't be long now. He's getting tired.
 	Chungu runs up to Cheezi and Janja.
Chungu 	*pants* Me too!
 	Chungu collapses.
Janja 	All right, fellas. Let's get him.
 	Janja runs offscreen. Cheezi follows. Mtoto runs to the edge of the watering hole.
Mtoto 	*pants*
 	Mtoto pauses at the edge of the watering hole.
Janja 	[from offscreen] Hey, little buddy! [Mtoto turns around. Cheezi and Janja step into frame.] Looking for help? [Cut to Cheezi and Chungu flanking Janja. The hyenas take a menacing step toward Mtoto.] It's no use. Nobody's coming. Just you and us. [Cheezi nods.] So, which do you prefer, boys? Leg or trunk?
Mtoto 	*gasps*
Cheezi 	I like the ears! *laughs* They're chewier!
Chungu 	*laughs* Chewy ears! That sounds funny! *laughs* And delicious!
 	Mtoto backs away slowly.
Mtoto 	Uh...
 	The camera pans out. From behind Mtoto, Beshte emerges from the water.
Beshte 	Twende kiboko!
 	The hyenas run away.
Janja, Cheezi, and Chungu 	*yell*
 	The hyenas jump over a rock and disappear. Mtoto turns to face Beshte.
Mtoto 	Beshte! You came for me!
Beshte 	Sure, I did! You can swim, right?
Mtoto 	Mom hasn't taught me yet.
Beshte 	Then hop up! [Beshte bends down, and Mtoto climbs onto his back.] Now, hang on!
 	Beshte walks into the watering hole, with Mtoto on his back. The hyenas emerge from behind the rock.
Janja 	*growls*
Cheezi 	*moans* What do we do now?
Janja 	Follow that hippo!
 	The hyenas bound offscreen. Cut to the Lion Guard approaching some Pride Landers, who are beside a river.
Kion 	I don't see Beshte anywhere.
Bunga 	Or his little elephant buddy.
 	Fuli pauses.
Fuli 	Aren't those Mtoto's friends?
 	The Lion Guard bounds up to Gumba, Kambuni, Kwato, and Shauku.
Kion 	Have you guys seen Beshte?
Kambuni 	He went to save Mtoto!
Gumba 	From the hyenas!
Kion 	What?
Bunga 	Where?
 	Gumba points.
Gumba 	That way! Janja and the hyenas chased us!
Kambuni 	We got away, but Mtoto didn't!
Kion 	Ono, we have to find them!
 	Ono salutes Kion.
Ono 	I'm on it!
 	Ono flies away. Cut to Beshte swimming through a river, with Mtoto on his back.
Beshte 	*pants*
 	The current picks up. Chungu crosses the river on stepping stones behind Beshte and Mtoto.
Janja 	[from offscreen] C'mon, boys! [Cheezi and Janja follow Beshte and Mtoto on the bank of the river, opposite Chungu.] We're catching them!
 	The hyenas run past Beshte and Mtoto.
Mtoto 	Hey! They passed us! Maybe they're just going in the same direction! [Cheezi and Janja take up positions on either side of the river.] Or maybe not!
Beshte 	Mtoto, duck!
 	Beshte submerges, and Mtoto ducks. Cheezi and Janja lunge, only to butt heads.
Cheezi and Janja 	*whimper*
 	They fall backward, and we hear a splash. Beshte reemerges.
Beshte 	Uh-oh!
 	Cut to Chungu standing on a branch that overhangs the river.
Chungu 	Here, dinner, dinner, dinner... *cackles*
 	Beshte bites Chungu's branch.
Chungu 	Whoa! [Beshte lets go of the branch, and Chungu is flung into the air.] *yells*
 	Chungu falls into the river.
Mtoto 	Whoa! That was awesome!
 	Cut to Chungu flailing as he is carried downstream.
Chungu 	*screams*
Beshte 	The current's slower through here. I should be able to make better time. Almost home, Mtoto! [Beshte notices something.] Uh-oh! [Cut to a float of crocodiles gathered in the watering hole ahead.] Look!
Mtoto 	[shakily] What do we do now?
Beshte 	I've got an idea.
 	Beshte submerges. Cut to Ono flying. His vision flickers, and he spots Beshte and Mtoto.
Ono 	Hapana! [Ono's vision zooms in on the crocodile float.] Crocodiles ahead! [Ono's vision zooms in on Cheezi and Janja, who are running along the riverbanks.] Hyenas behind! [Cut to Ono flapping in place.] That's never a good thing! I need to tell the rest of the Guard.
 	Ono flies offscreen. Cut to Beshte wading through the watering hole, with Mtoto on his back.
Beshte 	[whispering] Mtoto, ready for stealth mode?
Mtoto 	[whispering] You bet, Beshte.
 	Beshte submerges. He and Mtoto wade through the crocodile float, with Mtoto's trunk sticking above the water. As they pass a crocodile, it opens its eyes and spots them.
Crocodile 	Little elephant. *bellows*
 	Beshte and Mtoto pause, looking horror-stricken. They reemerge.
Mtoto 	*trumpets*
 	The crocodiles surround Beshte and Mtoto.
Crocodiles 	*bellow*
Beshte 	So much for stealth mode.
 	Beshte runs away, with the crocodiles in pursuit.
Mtoto 	They're getting closer!
Beshte 	Hey, Mtoto! Remember your trunk trick?
Mtoto 	Oh, yeah! [Mtoto sucks water into his trunk. A crocodile readies to attack behind Beshte. Mtoto sprays the crocodile with water.] *trumpets* Take that, meanie!
Beshte 	Poa! Nice shot! [Beshte notices something and pauses.] Oh, no!
 	Cut to Janja, Cheezi, and Chungu standing on the riverbank.
Janja 	Awww, ya came back! And you brought your little friend!
Kion 	[from offscreen] Wrong, Janja! [Cut to the Lion Guard running.] He brought all his friends! Ono, you're with me! 'Till the Pride Lands end...
Bunga, Fuli, and Ono 	Lion Guard defend!
 	Fuli knocks Cheezi and Chungu into the water.
Cheezi and Chungu 	*grunt*
 	Bunga headbutts Janja into the water.
Janja 	*grunts*
 	Cut to Beshte and Mtoto fleeing the crocodiles.
Crocodiles 	*bellow*
 	A crocodile advances on Beshte and Mtoto, opening its jaws. Kion runs forward and jumps on the crocodile's head, snapping its jaws shut.
Kion 	*grunts*
 	Kion jumps from crocodile head to crocodile head until he reaches the riverbank, where Beshte and Mtoto are waiting.
Beshte 	Kion! I sure am glad to see you!
Kion 	I'm just sorry we couldn't find you sooner!
 	Cut to Bunga and Fuli standing behind Beshte. Ono lands on Beshte's back.
Bunga 	Better late than never, right, Big B?
Beshte 	You said it, Little B.
Crocodiles 	[from offscreen] *growl*
Janja, Cheezi, and Chungu 	[from offscreen] *yelp*
 	Cut to the crocodiles chasing the hyenas through the water.
Janja 	Swim, fur-brains! Swim!
Fuli 	You know, they'd stand a better chance if they just got out of the river.
Bunga 	Well, I'm not gonna tell 'em.
Janja, Cheezi, and Chungu 	*yelp*
Beshte, Bunga, Fuli, Kion, Mtoto, and Ono	*laugh*
 	Cut to the edge of a watering hole, where several Pride Landers drink. Mtoto's friends listen, enraptured, as Mtoto stands in front of them. Kion and Beshte watch from behind Mtoto.
Mtoto 	So, I just kept spraying 'em right in the face while Beshte swam like the wind!
Kambuni 	Amazing!
Kion 	You kids had quite an adventure today. [Mtoto swivels to face Kion.] And you know what? I think you've all earned the Mark of the Guard.
 	Kion dips his paw in the watering hole. He then presses a muddy paw print into Mtoto's shoulder.
Mtoto 	Wow!
 	Gumba, Kambuni, Kwato, and Shauku crowd around Kion, who recoils.
Gumba, Kambuni, Kwato, and Shauku 	Me next! Me next! Me next! Me next!
 	Mtoto walks up to Beshte.
Mtoto 	Like I said, you're my hero.
Beshte 	And you're mine.
 	Mtoto looks down at his mark and smiles. The credits roll.
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