Legends of the Lion Guard: Battle for the Pride Lands: Chapter 11

Chapter 11 is the eleventh chapter of Legends of the Lion Guard: Battle for the Pride Lands.
==Synopsis==
Scar's onslaught on the Pride Lands continues, but he has a surprise waiting for the Pride Landers.
==Transcript==
Zazu flew up to Fuli, panic in his eyes. His feathers were ruffled with anxiety.
“Zazu? What's wrong?” Fuli asked, noticing the fear and concern in Zazu's eyes.
“Fuli! I've just flown over Rocky Plateau. I saw Reth's Pride! They've captured little Ayana, and are holding her over the edge!” Zazu exclaimed, his tone filled with horror.
Fuli's eyes widened with shock.
“Are you sure, Zazu? Mari's supposed to be safe at Pride Rock...” Fuli said, her tone filling with fear and horror.
“She's about to be dropped off Rocky Plateau!” Zazu said frantically.
Fuli's heart twisted, and she blinked back tears.
“Huwezi! We need to save her. Now.” Fuli said.
“There's no time to lose. Go to Rocky Plateau and save Mari. I shall get help.” Zazu replied.
Fuli watched as he flew away, then with a burst of speed, raced towards Rocky Plateau.
When Fuli arrived at Rocky Plateau, she stopped in her tracks, horrified by what she saw.
Kariuki had Ayana by her scruff, and was dangling her over the edge of Rocky Plateau. Ayana's eyes were wide with fear, and she was sobbing loudly.
When Slash noticed Fuli frozen in her tracks, she chuckled darkly.
"Well, if it isn't Fuli. Coming to save little Ayana?" Slash said.
Fuli's expression hardened, and a growl rose in her throat.
“She's a cub. She's done nothing to you. You already hurt Nguruma, I won't let you hurt Mari. Release her. Now!“ Fuli roared, her claws shredding the grass underneath her paws.
“If you insist.” Slash said, flicking her tail.
Kariuki flung Ayana into Rocky Plateau, Ayana shrieked loudly as she flew through the air, heading down into the crevasse.
“No!” Fuli shrieked.
Before Ayana reached the bottom, Hadithi suddenly appeared, leading a squadron of birds, Anga by his side.
“All right, everyone. This is it. Let's stop them and rescue little Ayana!” Hadithi said.
“Anga Lenga!” Anga called.
Fuli watched in amazement as the flock of birds dove toward Reth's Pride, tearing into their pelts with their talons and nipping them with their beaks. It was something she'd never expected to see in her lifetime, but she was grateful for it. 
Anga and Hadithi dove towards Ayana, who was rapidly approaching the ground.
Anga swooped underneath Ayana, catching her, Hadithi swooped beside her, sharing Ayana's weight.
“It's all right, little one.” Hadithi said reassuringly.
“We've got you, Mari.” Anga added, her voice soft and reassuring.
Ayana sniffled, and her eyes filled with tears as she clung tightly onto their backs.
“I want Fuli. Where's Fuli?” Ayana said tearfully.
“We'll bring you to her.” Anga said soothingly.
As they landed, Fuli immediately rushed forward, stumbling on her paws as she hurried towards them.
“Mari!” Fuli called, her tone filled with relief.
When she reached them, she gently lifted Ayana down.
“I've got you, Mari. You're safe now.” Fuli said, her paws shaking with relief, as she wrapped her tail tightly around Ayana. Ayana was sobbing loudly, her entire body shaking, as she pressed herself against Fuli's pelt.
“Shh. It's okay, I've got you. Nobody's going to hurt you.” Fuli said soothingly, tightening her tail around Ayana.
“I want to go home. I want Granny and Grandad.” Ayana said tearfully.
“I'll take you back to Pride Rock.” Fuli said.
She glanced at Anga.
“Can you go to Flat Ridge Rock, and get some herbs she can take to recover from the shock?” Fuli asked.
Anga nodded.
“Of course. I'll bring them to Pride Rock.” Anga said.
“Makini or Kenene can tell you which ones to get.” Fuli said.
“I got this. Take care of Mari.” Anga said, as she spread her wings, and flew off.
Fuli glanced down at Ayana.
“Okay, Mari. Let's get you home.” Fuli said.
She bent down and gently grasped Ayana's scruff.
With a burst of speed, Fuli began to race towards Pride Rock.
When Fuli reached Pride Rock, she gently set Ayana down, and guided her towards Regandi and Merah's cave at the base of the large rock formation.
“Grandad! Granny!” Ayana exclaimed.
Immediately, Merah rushed out of the cave, Regandi and Maha close behind her.
“Mari!” Regandi called.
“You're safe!” Merah said, her tone filled with relief.
She and Regandi rushed towards Fuli and Ayana.
“It's all right, my precious. You're home now.” Merah said soothingly as she and Regandi nuzzled Ayana.
Maha moved to stand beside Fuli.
“What happened?!” Maha asked.
“Reth's Pride ambushed her. Hadithi's bird army saved her.” Fuli said, her gaze fixated on Ayana.
Merah glanced up, gratitude shining in her eyes.
“Thank you, Fuli.” Merah said.
“Of course.” Fuli answered.
She moved forward, and knelt down to nuzzle Ayana.
“Promise me you'll stay with your grandparents now. You'll see me soon.” Fuli said.
Ayana nodded.
“I love you, Fuli. Thanks for saving me.” Ayana said.
“I love you too.” Fuli said warmly as she rubbed a paw against Ayana's cheek.
She stood up, and exchanged a glance with Merah.
“I need to go help the rest of the Guard.” Fuli said.
“She'll be safe with us.” Merah said.
Fuli nodded.
“I've asked Anga to bring some herbs from the Mjuzis for the shock.” Fuli said.
“Thank you, Fuli.” Merah said.
Regandi cleared his throat 
“We'll explain the situation to Vitani and Gula after the battle. They needn't know now.” Regandi said.
“Thank you, Regandi.” Fuli said.
Ayana gazed up at Fuli.
“Do you really have to go now?” Ayana asked.
“Yes, I do. I promise I'll be back soon. Stay with your family.” Fuli said.
“I will, Fuli.” Ayana said.
Maha stepped forward, gently brushing her tail along Ayana's spine.
“Come with me, honey.” Maha said.
“Okay, Grandmama.” Ayana said.
Maha wrapped her tail around Ayana's shoulders, and guided her into the cave.
Once Ayana was out of earshot, Fuli turned to Regandi and Merah.
“Reth's Pride was dangling her over Rocky Plateau. Hadithi's bird army distracted them, so I could get Mari away.” Fuli said.
Regandi and Merah exchanged a glance.
“Thank you for telling us, Fuli.” Regandi said.
Merah nodded.
“Thank you for rescuing our granddaughter.” Merah said.
“I would do anything for her.” Fuli said.
“You can go and rejoin your friends now, we'll watch over her.” Regandi said.
Fuli glanced behind them inside the cave, relaxing when she saw Ayana curled up in a nest, beside Maha.
“Tell Mari I'll be back as soon as I can.” Fuli said.
“We will.” Regandi promised.
Fuli turned, and dashed off.
Meanwhile, Kion, Mhina, Mhina's siblings, and Ono were facing off against Reirei's Pack in Chakula Plains. 
“Where's the rest of the Guard, Kion?” Mhina asked.
“They're dealing with Janja and Kiburi in Ndefu Grove and at Big Ravine.” Kion said.
Reirei chuckled darkly.
“Looks like the Lion Guard is outnumbered once again, and easy to defeat.” Reirei said.
Suddenly, Dogo lunged towards Mhina, and Mhina swiftly head-butted him, sending him flying towards an acacia tree.
“It'll take a lot more than this to defeat the Lion Guard, Reirei.” Kion said as he swiftly kicked Goigoi away from him.
Behind him, Tatu, Kopa, and Kicheko were facing off against Bila, Checka, and Chaka.
Suddenly, Reirei and Goigoi launched themselves towards Kion, pinning him to the ground. Kion attempted to kick upwards and throw them off, but their combined weight held him down.
Mhina's expression hardened, and a growl rose in his throat.
“Get off of him! Now!” Mhina roared.
He lunged towered Reirei, and slammed into her, sending her toppling off of Kion. Swiftly, Kion kicked upwards, throwing Goigoi off of him.
Quickly, Kion and Mhina moved to stand back-to-back, facing the jackals.
“If you want a fight, Reirei, you fight us all.” Kion said.
“That works for us.” Reirei said.
Suddenly, the jackals were surrounded by large clouds of dust, as Fuli rushed up to Kion, Azaad was close behind her.
“I'm sorry, Kion. I got here as soon as I could.” Fuli said.
“Where have you been, Fuli?” Kion asked.
His expression grew concerned as he noticed the fear and relief in Fuli's eyes.
“What happened?” Kion prompted.
“Kion, Mari was attacked. Reth's Pride ambushed her, and were dangling her over the edge of Rocky Plateau.” Fuli said.
“What?!” Kion asked, his heart clenching.
“She's safe now, Hadithi's bird army saved her, and I brought her back to Regandi and Merah.” Fuli said, her voice shaking with relief.
“How could they possibly get her away from Pride Rock?” Kion asked, his tone filled with horror. Mhina pressed himself comfortingly against Kion's pelt. 
“I don't know.” Fuli admitted.
Azaad cleared his throat pointedly.
“Azaad has come along as well, to provide assistance to Fuli and her friends.” Azaad said.
He and Fuli were standing close together, their pelts brushing, and tails entwined.
Behind Kion, the jackals were still coughing loudly, struggling to see in the clouds generated by the dust of Azaad and Fuli's arrival.
Above them, Ono gasped, his eyes wide with horror.
“Kion! We have a problem!” Ono said.
“What is it, Ono?!” Kion asked.
“Kucha's hyenas are attacking near Pride Rock. They're facing off against your family!” Ono exclaimed.
Kion's eyes widened, and he felt his heart twist. 
“Where's Dad, Ono?!” Kion asked, his tone filled with horror and concern.
“He's in the middle of it all, facing off against Kucha!” Ono exclaimed.
“Then that's where we're going. Come on!” Kion said.
Mhina glanced at Ono. 
“Go and get the rest of the Guard, Ono. Meet us there.” Mhina said.
“Affirmative!” Ono said, as he flew off.
Kion glanced at Fuli, Azaad, Mhina, and his siblings.
“Come on, let's go!” Kion said.
“Tupigane!” Mhina called, as he ran beside Kion.
When they arrived, they stopped suddenly, horrified by the scene in front of them.
“Hevi Kabisa!” Kion exclaimed.
Vitani, Nala, and Kiara were facing off against Zakia, swiping and slashing at his pelt. Rani, Baliyo, and Jasiri were attacking Kambu on three sides, confusing him. 
Gula, Kovu, Jivin, and Surak were back-to-back, facing off against several other hyenas.
Suddenly, Ono, Beshte, and Bunga rushed towards them.
“Ono! Where are Dad and Kucha?!” Kion asked frantically.
Ono's eyes shimmered as he scanned the battle scene.
“They're close to the base of Pride Rock, Kion!” Ono exclaimed.
Kion's eyes widened with horror, and he began anxiously flexing his claws, sinking them into the earth underneath his paws.
Mhina pressed closer to Kion's pelt, feeling his body shake with horror and emotion.
“What do you want us to do, Kion?” Mhina prompted gently.
“We need to split up to deal with this.” Kion said shakily.
“That didn't exactly work last time.” Bunga muttered. 
Meanwhile, in the midst of the fighting, Kucha had Simba pinned down, her claws inches from his muzzle.
“Scar was right about you, you truly are a weak king.” Kucha snarled.
Simba growled, and attempted to throw Kucha off of him. 
“Scar killed my father and destroyed the Pride Lands. I won't stand by and watch him do it again.” Simba snapped.
“You and your precious son don't stand a chance against the full might of the Outlanders. Soon, this kingdom will fall, and everyone that you care about will be gone.” Kucha growled.
Simba's expression hardened and he kicked upwards, throwing Kucha off of him. 
“My son has always beaten the Outlanders before, he will find a way to defeat Scar.” Simba said.
Suddenly, several hyenas charged towards Simba, and launched themselves at him.
Kion gasped, as he watched Simba collapse, as the hyenas swarmed over him.
“Dad!” Kion called desperately.
Immediately, he charged forward, and pushed himself through the hyenas, aiming for Kucha.  
“Well, if it isn't your precious little son, coming to save his daddy.” Kucha taunted.
Swiftly, Kion rammed into her, knocking her to the ground.
“I'm not letting you hurt someone else I love.” Kion growled.
Kucha cackled.
“Look around you, Kion. There's nothing you can do to stop us.” Kucha said.
Suddenly, Mhina rushed over, followed closely by Tatu, Kopa, and Kicheko.
As Tatu, Kopa, and Kicheko began dragging the hyenas off Simba, Mhina rushed forward to stand at Kion's side.
“Kion isn't outnumbered anymore. We will defeat you.” Mhina growled.
Kion was trembling violently, his paws shaking as he fought to control his temper.
“Come on, Kion. We can do this.” Mhina said encouragingly, noticing Kion's struggle to remain calm.
He lunged at Kucha, pinning her to the ground.
“Call off your hyenas. Now!” Mhina exclaimed, his paw on Kucha's throat.
Kucha growled, and attempted to throw Mhina off of her.
“Call them off!” Mhina repeated, pressing his paw against Kucha's throat.
“Hyenas! Retreat!” Kucha exclaimed.
As the hyenas rushed off, Simba struggled to his paws, and slowly made his way over to Kion. 
Kion's eyes widened with horror, as he took in the scratches on Simba's flank.
“I'm so sorry, Dad.” Kion said shakily, collapsing to the ground.
Simba and Mhina exchanged a concerned glance, immediately rushing towards him.
“What's wrong, son?” Simba asked gently, as he settled down, pulling Kion closer to him with a paw, and wrapping his tail around Kion's shoulders.
“You're hurt, Dad. I couldn't stop Kucha's hyenas from hurting you. I couldn't use the Roar to stop them.” Kion said shakily, as he pressed himself against Simba's pelt.
Mhina pressed against Kion's other side, wrapping his tail around Kion's flank.
“It's okay, son. I'm fine. They're just scratches.” Simba said soothingly.
Kion glanced up at him, his eyes filled with tears.
“Will you go to the Mjuzis?” Kion asked.
“I will, son. I'll have them treat the scratches.” Simba said gently.
He and Kion glanced up as Nala and Kiara approached them, the rest of the Guard, Vitani, Kovu, and Gula close behind them. The rest of the animals had gathered a few tail-lengths away.
“Are you all right, Simba?” Nala asked, her tone filled with concern.
“I'll be fine, Nala. They're just scratches.” Simba said.
Mhina shifted over as Kiara came forward, and settled down beside Kion. She gently stroked her tail along Kion's spine.
“Are you okay, little brother?” Kiara asked gently. 
“I'm fine, Kiara. I'm not hurt.” Kion said.
He relaxed as Mhina moved closer to him, pressing himself against Kion's pelt. Kiara moved to settle down on Simba's other side.
Unbeknownst to them, Mzingo was flying towards them, holding a fire branch in his talons.  
“Here's another little gift for the Pride Landers.” Mzingo said, chuckling darkly. He dropped the branch in a patch of dry grass, close to the base of Pride Rock.
Suddenly, a huge fire appeared, its flames licking at the sky. It shifted into a fiery lion's head, revealing Scar - and he looked more than pleased. The crowd before him gasped, stunned.
Beside Kion, Simba's expression hardened, his tail wrapped protectively around Kion's shoulders.
“Scar!” Simba exclaimed.
“That's right, Simba! You never thought you'd see me again, did you?” Scar asked, laughing madly.
Kion's eyes widened with horror as he stared at Scar. He felt Mhina and Simba press themselves closer on either side of him.
“I saw you before in the fire at Mapango Cliffs.” Kion said.
Scar chuckled.
“Yes, Kion, little leader of the Lion Guard. Time for you to lead everyone out of the Pride Lands, while you still can. It's only a matter of time before your precious Pride Lands belongs to me once again!” Scar exclaimed.
Kion's expression hardened, and a growl rose in his throat.
“We'll never surrender to you, Scar! You will be defeated.” Kion said.
“You don't have the power to defeat me. But if you ever care to try, you know where to find me.” Scar said.
At once, Scar vanished, and a thick plume of smoke rose up into the air. It subsided, and a black marking appeared on the ground. It was in the shape of a scarred eye.
Slowly, Simba stood up and moved towards the patch of grass, pushing dirt over the marking in the earth.
“No, you will not destroy my kingdom this time.” Simba said quietly.
He glanced over at Gula and Kovu.
“Go check on everyone in Regandi and Merah's cave, make sure they're all right.” Simba said.
Immediately, Gula and Kovu hurried towards the base of Pride Rock and disappeared inside Regandi and Merah's cave.
The gathered animals exchanged startled glances.
“Was that really Scar, Kion?” Rani asked, her eyes wide with horror and fear.
“What do we do now, Kion? It's like he knows what we're planning.” Jasiri said.
“Scar's just trying to scare you.” Kion said.
“Well, it's working.” Baliyo said bluntly.
Beside Nala, Vitani cleared her throat.
“Do you have a plan to defeat Scar, Kion?” Vitani asked gently.
“Not exactly, Tani. I know there has to be a way, somehow.” Kion said.
Simba's expression softened as he watched Mhina press himself closer to Kion's pelt, wrapping his tail around Kion's flank.
“We'll defeat Scar, and put an end to this war, together.” Mhina said.
Kion leaned his head against Mhina's shoulder, feeling his heartbeat quicken.
“I don't know how I'd do this without you by my side, Mhina.” Kion said quietly.
==Appearances==
===Characters===
*Cade Sutton as Mhina
*Max Charles as Kion
*Diamond White as Fuli
*Bryana Salaz as Anga
*Joshua Rush as Bunga
*Atticus Shaffer as Ono
*Dusan Brown as Beshte (cameo)
*Rob Lowe as Simba
*Moira Kelly as Nala 
*Eden Riegel as Kiara
*Jason Marsden as Kovu (cameo)
* Matthew Broderick as Gula (cameo)
* Lacey Chabert as Vitani
* Fiona Hart as Ayana
*Lyons Luke Mathias as Nguruma (mentioned) 
* Landry Bender as Makini (mentioned) / Tatu (cameo)
* Lou Diamond Phillips as Surak (cameo)
* Gene Miller as Regandi
* Kari Wahlgren as Maha 
* Maisie Klompus as Merah
* Behzad Dabu as Azaad
* Mekai Curtis as Kopa (cameo)
* Jeff Bennett as Zazu
* Maia Mitchell as Jasiri
* Ace Gibson as Jivin / Mzunguko (cameos)
* Peyton Elizabeth Lee as Rani
* Hudson Yang as Baliyo / Kicheko (cameo)
* Marieve Herington as Kenene (mentioned)
* Lana McKissack as Sukuma / Zuzu (cameos)
* Vyvan Pham as Ullu / Amali (cameos)
* Ben Schwartz as Maono (cameo)
* J. Elaine Marcos as Bukali (cameo)
* Alex Cartañá as Diya / Bila (cameos)
* Matthew Yang King as Ajali (cameo)
* John O'Hurley as Hadithi
* Steve Blum as Hakuna (cameo)
* Virginia Watson as Hiyo (cameo)
* Heather Headley as Adesida (cameo)
* Frances Conroy as Janja (mentioned) 
* Jorge Diaz as Ekene / Zakia (cameos)
* Meghan Strange as Kucha
* Phil LaMarr as Goigoi (cameo)
* Ana Gasteyer as Reirei
* Johnny Rees as Kariuki (cameo) / Mzingo 
* Savannah Smith as Slash
* Justin Hires as Reth (mentioned)
* Common as Kiburi (mentioned)
*David Oyelowo as Scar
* Khary Payton as Chaka / Checka (cameos)
* C.J. Byrnes as Tamaa (cameo)
* Paget Brewster as Gini (cameo)
* Christian Slater as Kambu (cameo)
* Jacob Guenther as Dogo (cameo)
*James Earl Jones as Mufasa (indirectly mentioned)
* Erica Luttrell as Mraba (cameo)
* Meghan Strange as Pembetatu (cameo)
* Kevin Michael Richardson as Okoye (cameo)
===Groups===
* The Lion Guard
* Simba's Pride
* Tumaini Pride
* Night Pride
* Reirei's Pack
* Reth's Pride
* Kion's Army
* Sukuma's Flock
* Scar's Army
* Pride Landers (uncredited)
===Locations===
* Pride Lands 
**Pride Rock
*** Regandi and Merah's Cave
** Chakula Plains
**Ndefu Grove (mentioned)
**Big Ravine (mentioned)
**Flat Ridge Rock (mentioned)
**Mapango Cliffs (mentioned)
* Outlands 
**Rocky Plateau
===Animals===
*Lions
*Leopons
*Cheetahs
*Hippopotamuses
*Honey Badgers
*Eagles
*Egrets
*Jackals
*Hyenas
*Owls
*Tickbirds
*Drongos
*Hornbills
*Cranes
*Storks
==Trivia==
*Several lines of dialogue in this chapter are taken directly from Battle for the Pride Lands and The Fall of Mizimu Grove.
* This is the final Legends of the Lion Guard installment to be released in 2021.
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