The Lion King (2019 film)/Transcript

Fade to early dawn on the African savanna.
Birds 	*chirp*
Crickets 	*chirp*
 	The sun breaks the horizon.
Lebo M 	Nants ingonyama bagithi baba. Sithi uhm. Ingonyama. Ingonyama. [A rhinoceros lifts its head.] Nants [Grazing oryxes look up.] ingonyama bagithi baba. [A colony of meerkats gathers atop a termite mound.] Sithi uhm. Ingonyama. [A cheetah strides onto a fallen tree and overlooks the savanna.] Ingonyama. [Storks walk through a shallow body of water and look at one another.] Siyo nqoba. Ingonyama.
 	The storks take to the air.
Chorus 	Ingonyama nengw' enamabala. Ingonyama nengw' enamabala. Ingonyama nengw' enamabala. Ingonyama nengw' enamabala. [Flamingos fly over a river.] Ingonyama nengw' enamabala. Ingonyama nengw' enamabala. [Elephants march past Mount Kilimanjaro, while flamingos fly overhead.] Ingonyama nengw' enamabala. [Springbok leap through the grass.] Ingonyama nengw' enamabala. Ingonyama nengw' enamabala.
Lindiwe Mkhize 	From the day [A mother giraffe walks beside her calf.] we arrive on the planet and, blinking, step into the sun, [The giraffes run down a grassy hill.] there's more to see [The camera pans to reveal that the giraffes are racing toward a line of animals in the distance.] than can ever be seen, more to do [Ants march across a branch.] than can ever be done. [The camera blurs out the ants to reveal zebras marching along under the branch. Guinea fowl run toward the screen, an elephant herd walking into frame behind them.] There's far too much to take in here, more to find than can ever be found, [A guinea fowl struggles to keep up with the others and nearly gets stepped on by an elephant. Cut to a view of the sun reflected in water. Animals tramp into the water, disturbing it.] but the sun rolling high [Cut to an elephant walking through the water with birds in its tusks, while wildebeests and zebras climb out of the river beside it.] through the sapphire sky keeps great and small on the endless round. [A line of animals marches toward Pride Rock. Zazu flies overhead.] It's the circle of life, [The camera zooms toward Mufasa, who stands on Pride Rock's promontory.] and it moves us all, through despair and hope, [Zazu lands in front of Mufasa and bows.] through faith and love, [Rafiki, who is holding red roots, strides through the animals who are gathered below Pride Rock.] 'till we find our place [Mufasa moves to meet Rafiki.] on the path unwinding [Rafiki climbs Pride Rock and stands face-to-face with Mufasa.] in the circle, [Rafiki strokes Mufasa's forehead.] the circle of life.
 	Mufasa walks over to Sarabi, and the two nuzzle. Rafiki approaches and sits in front of Sarabi. Simba, who is in Sarabi's paws, turns to face the camera. Rafiki raises the red roots over his head and breaks them in half. Simba turns over more fully. After trailing his thumb through the red roots, Rafiki draws a mark on Simba's forehead.
Simba 	*sneezes*
 	Rafiki takes Simba in his arms. Carrying Simba on one shoulder, he walks toward the edge of Pride Rock's promontory. Mufasa and Sarabi nuzzle. Upon reaching the edge, Rafiki sits and holds up Simba for the gathered animals to see.
Lindiwe Mkhize 	It's the circle of life, [The gathered animals cheer. Elephants raise their trunks and trumpet.] and it moves us all [Monkeys cheer, jumping into the air. Zebras rear onto their hind legs and bray.] through despair and hope, through faith and love, [Antelope toss their heads excitedly. Overhead, the sun breaks through the clouds.] 'till we find our place [The sunlight illuminates Simba.] on the path unwinding [The gathered animals bow to Simba.] in the circle, [The camera pans out from Pride Rock.] the circle of life.
 	The title card appears, then fades. The camera pans up from a puddle to show a mouse scurrying through the underbrush.
Birds 	*chirp*
 	The mouse drinks from the puddle. It climbs a log and sniffs the air. It continues to scurry along before it pauses and washes its face. It climbs a rock.
Insect 	*buzzes*
 	The mouse climbs a plant stalk and scurries across some rocks. Eventually, it manages to climb into a cave, where it sits atop a bone and washes its face. It sniffs the air, then climbs a plant stalk. As it dangles from the end of the stalk, Scar approaches from within the cave.
Scar 	Life's not fair, is it, my little friend? [The mouse drops off the stalk and skitters away.] While some are born to feast, [The mouse cowers beneath a bone.] others spend their lives in the dark, [Scar approaches the bone.] begging for scraps. [Scar knocks the bone aside, and the mouse flees again.] The way I see it, you and I are exactly the same.
 	The mouse cowers beneath another bone. Scar lunges for it, trapping it in his paws.
Mouse 	*squeaks*
Scar 	We both want to find a way out.
 	The mouse struggles to escape Scar's paws, its nose barely showing between his claws.
Zazu 	[from offscreen] The king approaches! [Scar looks up. Zazu lands on a nearby rock.] This is not a drill. His Majesty has requested an audience. Upon his entrance, you will rise and genuflect.
 	Scar looks back down at his paws to find that the mouse has escaped.
Scar 	Zazu... [Scar glares over one shoulder at Zazu.] you've made me lose my lunch.
 	Scar stands.
Zazu 	You will answer to Mufasa for missing the ceremony this morning.
 	Scar circles Zazu threateningly.
Scar 	I answer to no one.
Zazu 	Scar? Scar? [Zazu fluffs up his feathers nervously as Scar circles him.] Scar, Scar, Scar, Scar, Scar. No, no. Don't look at me like that.
Scar 	Are you hungry, Zazu? Perhaps we could have a bite together! [Scar lunges at Zazu.] *growls*
 	Zazu flees, only to crash into the wall of the cave.
Zazu 	*yelps* *whimpers* [Zazu flits away from Scar, who continues to stalk him.] You can't eat me! It is forbidden [Zazu backs up.] to eat a member of the king's court! [Scar pins Zazu's tail with his paw.] Ow! No, please! Stop it!
 	Scar leans down, jaws open. Mufasa strides into view.
Mufasa 	Scar!
 	Scar pauses and rises, looking over one shoulder at Mufasa. Zazu flies away.
Scar 	Well, look who's come down to mingle with the commoners.
Mufasa 	Sarabi and I didn't see you at the presentation of Simba.
 	Zazu lands on a rock next to Mufasa. Scar walks away from them.
Scar 	Was that today? [Scar rubs himself on a boulder and shakes his mane.] Must've slipped my mind. Of course I meant no disrespect towards His Majesty [Scar flops down.] or Sarabi. [Scar gives himself a quick bath.] As you know, I have tremendous respect [Scar angles his head toward Mufasa meaningfully.] for the queen.
 	Zazu hops closer to Scar as he continues to bathe himself.
Zazu 	As the king's brother, you should've been first in line.
 	Scar turns toward Zazu abruptly.
Scar 	I was first in line.
 	Zazu flits away from Scar.
Zazu 	*yelps*
 	Zazu hides behind Mufasa's leg.
Scar 	Or don't you remember? That is, until the precious prince arrived.
 	Scar stands and starts to walk away. Mufasa follows.
Mufasa 	Don't turn your back on me, Scar.
 	Scar pauses briefly.
Scar 	Oh, no, Mufasa, perhaps you shouldn't turn your back on me.
 	Scar continues walking.
Mufasa 	*growls* [Mufasa lunges and stalks into Scar's path. Scar pulls to a halt.] Is that a challenge?!
Scar 	I wouldn't dream of challenging you...again.
 	Zazu flies around Mufasa and Scar. He lands and hops toward Scar.
Zazu 	A wise decision. You are no match for His Royalness.
Scar 	Well, as far as brains go, I got the lion's share. But when it comes to brute strength, I'm afraid my big brother [Scar looks at Mufasa.] will always rule.
 	Scar stalks past Mufasa, who watches him go.
Mufasa 	Not always, Scar. One day, it'll be my son who rules. Simba will be your king.
 	Scar pauses, glancing halfway back over his shoulder.
Scar 	Then long live the king.
 	Scar walks off into the savanna. Mufasa watches him go.
Mufasa 	What am I gonna do with him?
Zazu 	Oh, come on. We both know he should've been expelled from the Pride Lands long ago.
Mufasa 	He's my brother, Zazu. This is his home. [Cut to Scar, who is still ambling away.] As long as I am king, that will never change.
Zazu 	Well, there's one in every family, sire. I had a cousin who thought he was a woodpecker. He slammed his head into trees, [Zazu preens.] and our beaks aren't built for it. [Mufasa walks away.] He was concussed regularly. [Zazu notices Mufasa has left.] Oh, you've gone. [Zazu flies after Mufasa.] Uh, sire, coming back!
 	Fade to a shot of the setting sun.
Birds 	*chirp*
 	Fade to Rafiki's tree at night. He meditates inside, with fireflies flitting around him.
Fireflies 	*buzz*
 	The fireflies illuminate Rafiki's face, and he opens his eyes. He watches as some insects gather on a branch of his tree. He collects more insects and adds them to the pile. He then blows dust over the insects, who scuttle away to reveal the outline of a lion cub head.
Rafiki 	*speaks Xhosa* [Rafiki smears his thumb over the painted cub's forehead, leaving behind a red mark.] Simba. [Rafiki climbs to the top of his tree.] *shouts in Xhosa* [Rafiki lifts his arms joyously.] *laughs*
 	Cut to a view of Rafiki's tree as the stars wheel rapidly overhead to signify the seasons passing. Fade to a view of Pride Rock at dawn. Simba, now a cub, races to the tip of the promontory and looks out over the Pride Lands. After a moment, he darts back into the den and scampers up to the sleeping forms of Mufasa and Sarabi.
Simba 	Dad, you awake? [Simba hops on top of Mufasa, then slips off.] Dad, wake up! [Simba climbs on top of Mufasa again.] Dad! [Simba repeatedly hops on top of Mufasa.] Dad, Dad, Dad, Dad, Dad, Dad!
 	Simba nips playfully at Mufasa's ear.
Sarabi 	Your son's awake.
Mufasa 	Before sunrise, he's your son.
 	Mufasa shakes Simba off his head, but Simba rolls back to his paws.
Simba 	Come on, Dad, [Simba leaps up on Mufasa's side.] let's go. You said I could patrol with you today, and today has started. [Mufasa slowly sits up. Simba looks out over the Pride Lands.] You promised! You up?
Mufasa 	*yawns*
 	Simba darts away.
Birds 	*chirp*
 	Simba scampers out of the den. Mufasa follows him.
Simba 	Let's do this!
Mufasa 	*chuckles* [Mufasa starts to walk around Pride Rock.] Let's do this.
Simba 	So, what's first? [Simba trails after Mufasa.] Give orders for the hunt? Chase away evil intruders? [Confused, Simba glances at the savanna.] Dad! You're going the wrong way!
 	Cut to Mufasa striding to the top of Pride Rock, which is touched by sunlight. Simba follows.
Mufasa 	*roars*
 	Mufasa sits, while Simba approaches uncertainly.
Simba 	Dad? I'm not supposed to go up here.
Mufasa 	Look, Simba. Everything the light touches is our kingdom.
 	Simba sits next to Mufasa. They gaze out over the Pride Lands.
Simba 	You rule all of that?
Mufasa 	Yes. But 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 as the new king.
 	Simba looks up at Mufasa, then back at the savanna.
Simba 	All of this will belong to me?
 	Mufasa looks down at Simba.
Mufasa 	It belongs to no one [Mufasa looks back at the savanna.] but will be yours to protect. A great responsibility.
 	The camera pans around, revealing the farthest stretches of the Pride Lands.
Simba 	Everything the light touches? Those trees? And the watering hole? And that mountain? And beyond those shadows?
 	Mufasa looks down at Simba.
Mufasa 	[sternly] You must not go there, Simba.
Simba 	But I thought a king could do whatever he wants. Take any territory.
 	Mufasa gazes out over the Pride Lands.
Mufasa 	While others search for what they can take, a true king searches for what he can give. [Mufasa turns and walks away. Simba follows. Cut to a close-up of a spider on its web.] Everything you see [The camera blurs out the spider to reveal Mufasa and Simba walking side by side through the Pride Lands.] exists together in a delicate balance. As king, you need to understand that balance [Mufasa and Simba walk toward a herd of elephants.] and respect all the creatures, from the crawling ant to the leaping antelope.
 	Cut to gazelles cavorting through the grass in slow motion.
Simba 	But, Dad, don't we eat the antelope?
 	The camera blurs out the gazelles to reveal Mufasa and Simba striding toward the camera in slow motion.
Mufasa 	Yes, Simba. But let me explain. [In regular speed, Mufasa and Simba continue to stroll through the savanna.] When we die, our bodies become the grass, and the antelope eat the grass, and so, we are all connected in the great Circle of Life.
 	Zazu lands on a nearby termite mound.
Zazu 	Sire!
Mufasa 	Morning, Zazu. [Mufasa and Simba pause.] Do you have the morning report?
Zazu 	Yes, sire. *clears throat* [Zazu hops around on the termite mound.] Ten flamingos are taking a stand. Two giraffe were caught necking. The buzz from the bees [Zazu turns his back on Mufasa and Simba. Mufasa ducks down to Simba's level.] is that the leopards are in a bit of a spot.
Mufasa 	[whispering] Ready for some fun?
 	Mufasa and Simba stalk through the grass toward Zazu.
Zazu 	The birds are tweeting at four in the morning. I'm like, "Birds, we get it."
Mufasa 	Stay low to the ground.
Simba 	I got this.
 	Simba stalks toward Zazu.
Mufasa 	Check the wind and shadows...
Zazu 	...the tickbirds are pecking on the elephants...
Mufasa 	...and wait for the perfect moment to pounce.
 	Mufasa, crouching in the grass, watches Simba advance.
Zazu 	The cheetahs stole the baboons' dinner, and now, the baboons are going ape. Of course, as I say, cheetahs never prosper. [Simba prepares to pounce.] That's what I say. Do you get...? I'll say it again. Cheetahs never...
 	Simba pounces on Zazu.
Simba 	*growls*
Zazu 	*screams* [from offscreen] Ow! Ow!
 	Mufasa rises.
Mufasa 	*laughs*
 	Simba, who is pinning Zazu to the ground, returns to Mufasa.
Zazu 	Come on! [Zazu scrambles to his feet.] It's the news!
 	Zazu flies away. Simba playfully tackles Mufasa, who falls onto his side.
Simba 	*giggles*
 	Mufasa gently pushes Simba off him.
Mufasa 	That's very good!
 	Mufasa and Simba roll around, tussling playfully.
Mufasa and Simba 	*laugh*
 	Zazu flies back to Mufasa and Simba.
Zazu 	Sire! [Zazu lands on the termite mound.] Sire, hyenas in the Pride Lands! They're on the hunt!
 	Mufasa stands.
Mufasa 	Where's Sarabi?
Zazu 	She's leading the charge.
Mufasa 	Zazu, take Simba home.
 	Mufasa runs offscreen.
Simba 	Dad, [Simba runs after Mufasa.] let me come! I can help!
 	Mufasa slows, turning around. Simba stops.
Mufasa 	No, son. You stay with the other cubs. [Mufasa takes off again.] *snarls*
 	Indignant, Simba continues running after Mufasa.
Simba 	I am not a cub!
 	Zazu lands in front of Simba, forcing the cub to halt.
Zazu 	Come on. Let's go home. [Zazu flies off. Reluctantly, Simba turns around and follows Zazu. Fade to Pride Rock. Zazu alights on a rock near Simba, who pauses.] Here we are. Now, you go along. Play with the other cubs.
 	Cut to a view of some lionesses and lion cubs lounging nearby.
Lion cubs 	*laugh*
 	Zazu flies away. Simba glances at the rest of his pride.
Simba 	*sighs* Great.
Simba's pride 	*laugh* *chatter*
 	Simba walks sullenly toward the rest of his pride. Suddenly, a beetle flies in front of him and lands on a nearby rock. Simba begins to stalk it. He approaches the beetle, poking his head up near the rock that it is sitting on. The beetle flies off, and Simba follows it. He pounces at it but misses.
Simba 	*growls* [The beetle keeps moving, and Simba trails after it. Finally, he makes a huge leap off a boulder, missing the beetle again and falling flat on his back.] *growls*
 	Simba stands.
Scar 	If you wish to kill something, [Simba glances up to where Scar is lounging on a nearby ridge.] you might want to stay downwind.
Simba 	I know how to hunt, Uncle Scar.
 	Simba walks toward Scar.
Scar 	[mockingly] Well, let's hope we're never attacked by a beetle. [Scar looks away, clearly disinterested.] Go back to your den, Simba. I don't babysit.
 	Simba climbs toward Scar.
Simba 	Babysit? I'm gonna be the king of Pride Rock! [Simba keeps climbing until he reaches Scar. He stands with his back to Scar, overlooking the Pride Lands.] My dad showed me the whole kingdom. Said I'm going to rule it all.
Scar 	Is that so?
Simba 	Think about it! When I'm king, I'll have to give you orders. Tell you what to do. How weird is that?
 	The camera zooms in on Scar, whose expression is dark.
Scar 	[softly] You've no idea. [brightening] So, your dad showed you the whole kingdom? Did he show you the shadows beyond the northern borders?
Simba 	No. He said I can't go there. Ever.
 	Scar rises, bending his head down to Simba's ear.
Scar 	And he's absolutely right. [Scar turns and ambles along the ridge.] An elephant graveyard is no place for a young prince.
 	Simba starts to follow Scar, then pauses.
Simba 	An elephant graveyard? Whoa.
 	Simba follows Scar, who enters a dark den.
Scar 	Oh, dear, I've said too much. Though I suppose you'd have found out sooner or later, you being [bitterly] king and all.
 	Simba follows Scar deep into the cave.
Simba 	You've been there?
Scar 	We've all been there, [Scar turns to face Simba.] and it's no place for a cub. [Scar paces past Simba.] All those rotting bones and burning pools of oozing mud...
 	Simba follows Scar.
Simba 	[excitedly] Rotting bones? Oozing mud?!
Scar 	Promise me you'll stay away, Simba. [Scar stops.] Now, you run along. [Simba rushes for the den entrance.] And remember... [Simba halts, looking back at Scar.] it's our little secret. [Simba races away. Scar stares after him.] Your Majesty.
 	Cut to the lionesses lounging in the sun. Sarabi settles onto her stomach, while Sarafina bathes Nala.
Nala 	*coos*
 	Simba rushes out from behind Sarafina and faces Nala.
Simba 	Nala! Come on. We have to go.
 	Simba starts to race away.
Nala 	Where?
 	Simba pauses.
Simba 	Watering hole.
Sarafina 	Simba, she's having her bath.
 	Sarafina continues to bathe Nala, while Sarabi stands and approaches Simba.
Sarabi 	And it's time for yours.
 	Simba tries to bolt but gets picked up by Sarabi.
Simba 	*grunts* Mom! I can do it myself!
 	Simba struggles, but Sarabi holds him in place.
Sarabi 	*chuckles* Hold still.
 	Sarabi bathes Simba despite his struggles.
Simba 	You're messing up my mane!
Sarabi 	Come on. Behind the ears.
 	Sarabi continues to bathe Simba.
Simba 	*sighs* Come on, Mom! [Simba wriggles free and rolls over on his back. He gives his paw a quick lick, then grins up at Sarabi.] See? All clean! Can we go? [On his back, Simba bats at Sarabi's paws.] There's no hyenas. You just chased them all off.
Sarabi 	Just to the watering hole and no further. [Simba rolls upright again.] And stay downwind. [Simba and Nala start to scamper away.] And one more thing...
Nala 	*coos*
Sarabi 	Zazu will be going with you.
 	Simba and Nala halt and turn around.
Nala and Simba 	Zazu?!
Sarabi 	Zazu goes, or you don't.
 	Reluctantly, Simba and Nala turn and walk away. Their mothers watch them leave. Fade to a shot of Zazu soaring over Simba and Nala as they walk to the watering hole.
Zazu 	Perfect. Come along! Keep up! Let's move as a unit. Okay, buddy system. Do you have your buddy?
 	Nala clambers onto a log, keeping pace with Simba.
Nala 	So, where are we really going?
 	Simba pauses.
Simba 	How did you know?
Nala 	You hate the water!
 	Simba bounds up to Nala, putting his paws up on the log.
Simba 	I heard about this place, Nala. The most incredible, amazing–
 	Nala bats at Simba's face and clambers off the log.
Nala 	Just tell me where.
Simba 	An elephant graveyard.
 	Simba races away.
Nala 	Whoa. How far is it?
 	Nala runs after Simba.
Simba 	Not far. [Simba pauses, and Nala catches up.] Just to the shadows. But don't worry. Everyone's been there.
 	Simba and Nala climb some rocks.
Nala 	[warningly] We've never been that far before. What if we get lost?
Simba 	Relax, Nala. I patrolled the entire kingdom this morning with my dad. [Nala joins Simba on the boulder that he is standing on. Simba hops down.] There's nothing to worry about.
 	Nala follows.
Nala 	Well, there is one thing.
 	Simba and Nala pause and look up at Zazu.
Zazu 	Oh, we have an imminent threat! Something is approaching. [Zazu glances down.] Wait, scratch that. That's my own shadow.
Nala 	How are we gettin' rid of the dodo?
Simba 	Trust me, I got this. Follow me to freedom!
 	Simba and Nala run on. Zazu lands in a nearby tree.
Zazu 	Oh, how lovely it is to see the future king [Simba and Nala look up at Zazu.] with his future queen! [Zazu spirals down, landing in front of Simba and Nala. They halt.] I could just molt.
Simba 	What do you mean "future queen?"
Zazu 	Well, one day, the two of you will be betrothed. [Zazu hops closer to Simba and Nala.] Intended. [Zazu fluffs out his feathers proudly.] Affianced.
 	Zazu eyes Nala meaningfully, his feathers still fluffed out.
Nala 	Simba, you speak bird?
 	Zazu flaps his wings indignantly.
Zazu 	Married! Come on. One day, you will be married. [Simba and Nala stare at Zazu blankly.] To each other!
 	Simba and Nala look at one another in disgust.
Simba and Nala 	Ewww!
Simba 	Uh-uh. That's not gonna happen, Zazu.
 	Nala strides past Zazu.
Nala 	Never. Ever.
Simba 	Nala and I are friends. [Simba strides past Zazu.] And besides, she's afraid of rhinos.
 	Zazu turns around, watching Simba and Nala trot away.
Nala 	And he's never eaten an impala.
Simba 	I tried it once.
Nala 	We are never getting married, Zazu.
 	Zazu hops after Simba and Nala.
Zazu 	A monarch who ignores tradition? With an attitude like that, I'm afraid you'll be a pretty pathetic king.
 	Simba and Nala stop and turn around.
Simba 	I'm not letting anyone tell me where to go, what to do, and even who to marry. There will never be a king like me!
Zazu 	Simba, you can't escape your destiny.
Simba 	Just watch! [Simba crouches in front of Zazu, then pounces at him.] I'm gonna be a mighty king, [Zazu flies away from Simba's attempts to catch him.] so, enemies, beware!
 	Zazu takes shelter in a nearby tree.
Zazu 	Well, I've never seen a king of beasts [Simba jumps at the branch. Zazu takes off again.] with quite so little hair.
 	Zazu swoops down at Simba, clipping the top of his head. Simba and Nala race across the savanna.
Simba 	I'm gonna be the main event, like no king was before! [Simba and Nala are joined by a trio of cheetah cubs, who quickly rush ahead of them.] I'm brushin' up on lookin' down, [Simba leaps atop a boulder.] workin' on my roar!
 	Simba runs off. Zazu lands on the boulder.
Zazu 	*chuckles* Thus far, a rather uninspiring thing.
 	Zazu flies off. Simba and Nala splash through a flock of flamingos.
Simba 	Oh, I just can't wait to be king!
 	The flamingos clear to reveal Zazu perched on a reed.
Zazu 	You have rather a long way to go, young master. If you think...
 	Simba leaps at Zazu, forcing him to take flight again. Simba and Nala keep running.
Simba 	No one sayin', "Do this!"
 	Zazu flies after Simba and Nala.
Zazu 	Now, when I said that–
 	Simba and Nala keep pace with a herd of zebras.
Nala 	No one sayin', "Be there!"
Zazu 	[from offscreen] What I meant was–
Simba 	No one sayin', "Stop that!"
Simba and Nala 	No one sayin, "See here!"
 	Zazu flies over the zebra herd.
Zazu 	Now, see here!
Simba 	Free to run around all day!
Zazu 	Well, that's definitely out.
Simba 	Free to do it all my way!
 	Simba and Nala break free of the herd and race toward a bustling watering hole. Zazu lands on the sand in front of them.
Zazu 	I think it's time that you and I arranged a heart-to-heart.
 	Nala advances on Zazu.
Nala 	Kings don't need advice from little hornbills, for a start!
 	Simba and Nala dash past Zazu. Ostriches begin snapping at him.
Zazu 	If this is where the monarchy is headed, count me out! [Zazu flies away and alights on a hippopotamus' back.] Out of service, out of Africa... I wouldn't hang about! [The hippopotamus ducks underwater, and Zazu takes off, soaring over a herd of zebras.] This child is getting wildly out of [Zazu lands on a rhinoceros' back.] wing! [Zazu flaps off.] Simba!
 	The camera pans down to show Simba and Nala trotting alongside a baby rhinoceros.
Simba 	Oh, I just can't wait to be king!
 	Simba and Nala break into a run again, dodging around elephants and splashing in the shallows.
Simba and Nala 	*giggle*
Baby elephant 	*trumpets*
 	A baby elephant splashes Simba with its trunk.
Simba 	Ah!
Simba and Nala 	*laugh*
 	Simba and Nala run around the baby elephant playfully.
Zazu 	Simba! [Zazu hops from kudu back to kudu back.] I can't see you, Simba! [Zazu flies over the watering hole.] You must be in my sight at all times! I've... I've lost him! [Zazu lands in front of a flock of baby ostriches, who swerve away to reveal Simba and Nala.] I know what you're doing.
 	Simba and Nala hurtle away once more.
Simba and Nala 	*laugh*
Zazu 	Where are you going, Simba?! [Zazu flies off. Simba and Nala splash through the watering hole. As they run past, several giraffes lift their heads.] Come on! You can't hide from me, Simba. [Zazu circles.] It is my sworn duty to keep you safe! You listen to me, right now!
 	Simba and Nala emerge from some tall grass and keep running.
Simba and Nala 	*giggle*
 	Several baby kudus run after Simba and Nala. Zazu continues to circle over the animals.
Zazu 	I'm sorry to flap about in your face. Have you seen...? He's a little lion. He's small, but he's cute.
 	Simba and Nala hop onto a log. Meerkats are gathered in front of them.
Meerkats 	*chatter*
 	Along with the meerkats, Simba and Nala circle a termite mound.
Simba 	Everybody look left!
 	Zazu lands in Simba and Nala's path. However, when he sees that they will not stop, he flies off again.
Nala 	Everybody look right!
Simba 	Everywhere you look, I'm...
 	Two giraffes move to allow a beam of sunlight to illuminate Simba and Nala.
Simba and Nala 	Standing in the spotlight!
Zazu 	Not yet! [Zazu lands on one of the giraffe's backs, but it whacks him off with its tail.] Ow!
 	Zebra foals prance about.
Simba, Nala, and Pride Landers 	Let every creature go for broke [Hippopotamus calves bellow from the water.] and sing! Let's hear it in the herd and [Gazelle fawns leap over a hill. Cape buffalo calves follow them.] on the wing!
 	Zazu flies toward the commotion.
Zazu 	I see you down there! I see you down there!
 	Simba and Nala run amidst a throng of Pride Landers.
Simba, Nala, and Pride Landers 	It's gonna be King Simba's finest fling!
Simba and Pride Landers 	Oh, I just can't wait to be king!
 	Zazu soars over the crowd.
Zazu 	Simba!
Nala and Pride Landers 	Oh, he just can't wait to be king!
 	Zazu catches up with Simba but is swept back by a flock of birds.
Zazu 	*screams*
Simba and Pride Landers 	Oh, I just can't wait...
Nala and Pride Landers 	Just can't wait...
 	Simba and Nala leap onto a small rock as the Pride Landers gather behind them.
Simba, Nala, and Pride Landers 	To be king!
 	Simba and Nala run offscreen. Overhead, Zazu is still trying to escape the flock of birds.
Zazu 	Oh, Mufasa's gonna have my feathers. This is not good!
 	Fade to Simba and Nala romping through the savanna.
Simba and Nala 	*laugh*
Nala 	Simba, we really lost him.
Simba 	I know what you're thinking. The future king is a genius.
Nala 	You can't be serious. [Nala lightly whacks Simba. He jumps away.] You would've never gotten away without your queen.
Simba 	Aren't you forgetting something? There is no queen.
Nala 	You could say that again. I'd rather marry an aardvark.
 	Simba nudges Nala as he passes her.
Simba 	Good luck finding one that will say yes.
 	Nala scampers up behind Simba, pawing at his backside.
Nala 	Good luck getting out of here without a bruising.
 	Simba falls into a defensive stance.
Simba 	Give it your best shot.
 	Simba and Nala wrestle.
Simba and Nala 	*grunt*
 	Nala pins Simba.
Nala 	Pinned ya! You owe me an apology.
 	Simba worms free of Nala.
Simba 	*grunts* Never!
 	Simba runs ahead. Nala stalks him, then leaps at him from behind. They wrestle and roll off a small ridge.
Simba and Nala 	*grunt*
 	Nala lunges for Simba again. They wrestle briefly before Nala pins Simba once more.
Simba 	*growls*
Nala 	Pinned ya. Again.
 	Simba smacks Nala lightly with his paws. Something ahead catches his eye.
Simba 	Nala, stop! What is that?
 	Nala plants her paw on Simba's jaw, holding him down.
Nala 	You're not gonna trick me, Simba. I know that there's nothing...
 	Nala looks up, trailing off. Cut to a shot of the Elephant Graveyard, shrouded in mist. Simba taps Nala, and she lets him up. He stands.
Simba 	This must be it. [Simba pads toward the Elephant Graveyard, then launches into a run.] Come on!
 	Reluctantly, Nala follows Simba. The cubs approach the Elephant Graveyard, passing scattered bones and pools of bubbling mud.
Nala 	Simba, we're way beyond the Pride Lands.
 	Simba peers into a ribcage.
Simba 	We found it, Nala. You know what this means?
Nala 	It means we can go home.
Simba 	It means they won't treat us like cubs anymore.
 	Simba and Nala climb some rocks. A pool of mud bubbles, making Nala flinch. She trails after Simba warily. Some rocks clatter down from on high, and she recoils again, then looks up, searching the ridge above her. With nothing there, she follows Simba once more. A dark shape crosses the screen. Not noticing, Simba and Nala enter an overhang, where there are several cave entrances in the wall. While Nala pauses underneath the overhang, Simba approaches one of the cave entrances.
Nala 	Simba, get down! It could be dangerous.
 	Simba pauses and looks back at Nala.
Simba 	Danger? *scoffs* I laugh in the face of danger. [echoing] *laughs* [Simba peers into the cave.] Cool! [Simba looks back at Nala.] You hear that, Nala?
Nala 	Simba, come on! You've proved how brave you are. Now, the sun is going down, and I'm not just gonna sit here and...
 	From behind Nala, several hyenas approach.
Hyenas 	*cackle* [Nala turns around and watches them fearfully.] *growl*
 	Simba and Nala race toward one another and bunch together under the overhang. The hyenas advance on them.
Hyenas 	*howl* *laugh*
 	Simba and Nala back away slowly. Kamari approaches them.
Kamari 	Well, look at this. *chuckles* We weren't expecting guests today. Would you two cubs like to...stay for dinner?
 	Azizi shoves Kamari aside.
Azizi 	Yeah! Stay for dinner! 'Cause you look like a midnight snack!
Kamari 	Can you just give me a little bit of space?
 	Azizi lowers his ears and backs away.
Azizi 	[softly] I'm helping.
Kamari 	We have talked about this before. I come in alone. I'm the lead distraction so everyone can circle!
 	Azizi sits and scratches himself.
Azizi 	Okay. Okay. Sorry.
Kamari 	Don't be sorry! [Azizi stands.] Just do it!
Shenzi 	[echoing] Now, this is a meal I've waited my whole life for.
 	Simba and Nala whip around as Shenzi emerges from one of the caves. The hyenas back away.
Hyenas 	*whimper*
Shenzi 	What an unexpected treat, [Shenzi steps into the light.] to eat the son of a king.
Kamari 	Wait a second. The... The king? As in you-know-who?
Azizi 	Who rules you-know-where?
Shenzi 	Mufasa does not rule me! [Shenzi advances on Simba and Nala, who back away.] *growls*
Simba 	You can't do anything to me [Simba steps forward emphatically.] 'cause I'm the future king!
 	Shenzi pauses.
Shenzi 	*chuckles* He's telling me what to do. [Shenzi continues her advance, and Simba and Nala back away.] His father's strength flickering inside. I wonder how all that bravery will taste.
 	Zazu flutters down in front of Simba and Nala.
Zazu 	Let them go, Shenzi! [Zazu flaps his wings frantically, but Shenzi continues her advance.] They made a mistake, a horrible mistake! But if you do this, you will start a war with Mufasa!
 	Shenzi pauses.
Shenzi 	Hyenas and lions have been at war since the beginning of time, but Mufasa's bloodline will end here! [Shenzi lunges at Simba and Nala.] *snarls*
 	Zazu intercepts Shenzi's attack and claws at her face.
Zazu 	*grunts* Run!
 	Simba and Nala run toward a cave, with the hyenas in hot pursuit.
Hyenas 	*cackle*
 	Simba and Nala slip into a small tunnel. Azizi attempts to follow them, but only his head fits through.
Azizi 	*growls* [Azizi snaps his teeth.] *grunts*
Shenzi 	Don't let them get away!
 	The hyenas begin digging.
Hyenas 	*snarl*
 	Simba and Nala run through a tunnel.
Simba and Nala 	*pant*
 	A hyena's head, wedged through a tunnel entrance, appears in Simba and Nala's path. The hyena snaps its teeth.
Hyena 	*growls*
Simba 	Ah!
 	Simba and Nala turn and run the other way. The hyenas continue digging.
Hyenas 	*snarl*
 	Simba and Nala run through the tunnel, dodging hyena paws and teeth as they dig down into the tunnel.
Simba 	Come on!
 	A hyena digs down into the tunnel, rolling into Simba and Nala's path.
Hyena 	*snarls*
 	Simba and Nala turn and run the other way, with the hyena in hot pursuit.
Hyena 	*growls*
 	Simba and Nala run out of the tunnel network, only to find themselves surrounded by hyenas.
Hyenas 	*growl*
 	Shenzi looks down on the scene from a boulder. The hyenas close in on Simba and Nala.
Shenzi 	*huffs*
Simba 	*roars weakly*
 	The hyenas stare at Simba.
Azizi 	*laughs*
Hyenas 	*laugh*
Kamari 	Did ya hear that? The future king! *laughs*
 	Simba stares around helplessly.
Azizi 	Oh, don't hurt me! Oh, do it again! *laughs*
 	Simba lunges forward and roars again, seemingly with a full-grown lion's roar.
Mufasa 	[from offscreen] *roars*
 	The hyenas recoil.
Hyenas 	*whimper*
Mufasa 	[from offscreen] *roars* [Shenzi, Simba, and the hyenas stare in awe. The crowd of hyenas clears to reveal Mufasa tossing them aside like ragdolls.] *roars*
 	The hyenas converge on Mufasa.
Hyenas 	*yip*
 	Mufasa bats the hyenas away.
Mufasa 	*roars* [Mufasa stands protectively in front of Simba and Nala.] *roars* [The hyenas recoil. Shenzi stares down in dismay.] *roars*
Hyenas 	*whimper*
Mufasa 	*roars* [Mufasa faces Shenzi.] If you ever come near by son again...
 	Shenzi bends her head submissively.
Shenzi 	No, Mufasa. Never. Never again.
Mufasa 	You've been warned, Shenzi. [Mufasa faces the crowd of hyenas, who back away.] *snarls*
 	Mufasa looks at Simba over one shoulder. He then moves to leave, and Nala follows.
Nala 	I thought you were very brave.
 	Simba and Nala follow Mufasa away from the hyenas. Shenzi glares after them. Fade to a shot of Mufasa, Simba, and Nala walking through the savanna at sunset. Zazu flies overhead.
Mufasa 	Zazu, [Mufasa sits, and Zazu lands next to him. Simba and Nala sit several feet behind them.] take Nala back to Pride Rock.
Zazu 	Yes, sire. [Zazu flits closer to Mufasa.] Don't be too hard on him, sire. I remember a cub, a certain headstrong cub, who was always getting into scrapes, and he achieved some prominence, did he not, sire?
Mufasa 	I have to teach my son a lesson.
 	Zazu flies over to Simba and Nala, and alights on a nearby rock.
Zazu 	Nala, come along.
 	Simba and Nala exchange glances. After a moment, Nala trails after Zazu.
Mufasa 	Simba! [Simba walks toward Mufasa. Along the way, he accidentally steps into Mufasa's pawprint. He stares down at his tiny paw in the huge indentation. Then he keeps walking and sits next to Mufasa.] You deliberately disobeyed me.
Simba 	I know. *sighs*
Mufasa 	You could have been killed, and what's worse, you put Nala in danger. Do you understand what's at stake? [Simba stares up at Mufasa.] You jeopardized the future of our pride.
Simba 	I just wanted to show you I could do it, that I could be brave like you.
Mufasa 	I'm only brave when I have to be, when there's no other choice.
Simba 	But you're not scared of anything.
Mufasa 	I was today.
Simba 	You were?
Mufasa 	Yes. [Mufasa angles his head toward Simba.] I thought I might lose you.
Simba 	I guess even kings get scared, huh?
Mufasa 	More than you could ever know.
Simba 	But guess what?
Mufasa 	What?
Simba 	I think those hyenas were even scareder.
 	Mufasa ducks down to Simba's level.
Mufasa 	That's 'cause nobody messes with your dad. Come here.
 	Mufasa lightly nudges Simba over.
Mufasa and Simba 	*laugh* [Simba chases Mufasa around.] *laugh* [Simba pounces on Mufasa, who falls onto his back, lightly batting at Simba.] *laugh*
Simba 	Dad?
Mufasa 	Uh-huh?
Simba 	We're pals, right?
Mufasa 	*chuckles* Right.
 	Simba nestles under one of Mufasa's paws.
Simba 	And we'll always be together...right?
 	Mufasa lies down on his stomach.
Mufasa 	Simba, [Simba stands next to Mufasa.] let me tell you something my father told me. Look at the stars. [Mufasa and Simba look up at the night sky.] The Great Kings of the Past look down on us from those stars.
 	Simba sits.
Simba 	Really?
Mufasa 	Yes. So, whenever you feel alone, just remember that those kings will always be up there to guide you... [Simba stares up at the stars in wonder.] and so will I.
Simba 	But I can't see them, Dad.
Mufasa 	Keep looking, son. Keep looking.
 	The camera pans to show the star-filled sky. Fade to a shot of the Elephant Graveyard at night. The hyenas nurse their wounds.
Hyenas 	*whine*
 	Kamari lies down on a rock. Cut to Scar walking through the Elephant Graveyard. Cut back to the hyenas. Azizi clambers up next to Kamari.
Azizi 	Mufasa is [Azizi collapes next to Kamari, uncomfortably close.] strong. Like, way stronger than us.
Kamari 	Please give me some space.
Azizi 	What?
Kamari 	You could lay anywhere in this cave.
Azizi 	Where do you want me to...?
 	Kamari shoves Azizi.
Kamari 	I need some personal space. Okay?
 	Azizi stands.
Azizi 	Okay. [Azizi walks away. Kamari lounges on his side and bathes himself. Azizi circles back around to Kamari.] Not to take anything away from you. You were great. But he is... [Azizi collapes on Kamari's other side, uncomfortably close.] *exhales*
Kamari 	See, now, I know you're doing this on purpose.
 	Kamari stands.
Azizi 	Very brave too. [Azizi stands.] Tough, good energy.
 	Kamari walks away, but Azizi follows him.
Kamari 	Now, you're just being spiteful.
Azizi 	Good posture.
 	Kamari rounds on Azizi.
Kamari 	Next time I see Mufasa, I'm gonna teach him a lesson he will never forget.
Azizi 	Well, you're in luck! He's right behind ya.
 	Kamari turns around.
Kamari 	[fearfully] Mufasa?
 	Scar emerges through the mist. The hyenas perk up and watch his approach.
Hyenas 	*chatter*
 	Shenzi observes Scar from a high ledge.
Shenzi 	That's not the king.
 	Scar walks among the hyenas.
Scar 	You fools have stripped your land of every living thing. And yet I send two little cubs your way, and they come back alive.
 	The hyenas advance on Scar.
Kamari 	I guess we'll have to eat you instead.
Scar 	Why eat one meal when you can be feasting the rest of your lives?
 	Shenzi stalks up to Scar.
Shenzi 	What could you possibly offer us?
Scar 	A place where you can fill your bellies, where everything the light touches is yours for the kill.
 	Shenzi stalks closer to Scar.
Shenzi 	The Pride Lands are not yours to give. The king controls those hunting grounds.
 	Scar walks toward Shenzi. Her clanmates bunch around her protectively.
Hyenas 	*growl*
Scar 	[into Shenzi's ear] That's why we're going to kill him. [Scar walks past Shenzi, then turns to address the whole clan.] Mufasa has always shown too much restraint when it comes to hunting. [Scar climbs onto a high ledge, overlooking the hyenas.] When I am king, the mighty will be free to take whatever they want. Because a hyena's belly is never full.
Shenzi 	Mufasa's far too powerful to challenge.
Scar 	Mufasa is yesterday's message, a clapped-out, distracted regime, whose failings undoubtedly presage the need for a dif'rent dream. Yes, leonine times are a-changing, [Scar descends the ledge.] which means that hyenas must too. [Scar paces past the hyenas.] My vision is clear and wide-ranging...and even encompasses you. [Scar bounds past the hyenas.] So, prepare for the coup of the century. Prepare for the murkiest scam! [Scar leaps onto a boulder.] Meticulous planning, tenacity spanning, [Scar paces past the hyenas to stand atop another boulder.] decades of denial is simply why I'll be king, undisputed, respected, saluted, [Scar bounds onto a high ledge.] and seen for the wonder I am! Yes, my teeth and ambitions are bared. [The hyenas gather below Scar.] Be prepared.
Hyenas 	Be prepared. Be prepared. Be prepared. Be prepared.
 	Scar climbs higher.
Scar 	Be prepared!
Hyenas 	Be prepared. Be prepared. Be prepared. Be prepared.
 	The hyenas look up at Scar eagerly. He climbs higher.
Scar 	Be prepared. Be prepared! [Scar climbs higher.] Yes, our teeth and ambitions are bared.
 	Scar stands on a high ledge, a thin crescent moon in the sky, while the hyenas gather excitedly below him.
Scar and hyenas 	Be prepared!
 	Fade to a shot of the rising sun. Cut to an overhead view of the gorge. Wildebeests graze on the ledges above, while Scar and Simba walk side by side through the gorge.
Simba 	My dad was pretty upset with me.
Scar 	That's why we're here, Simba. I think I know a way for you to make it up to him. A gift that will make him forget it ever happened.
Simba 	But he's the king. What could I give him?
Scar 	Your roar.
Simba 	My roar?
Scar 	[shouting, voice echoing] Yes. [Simba pauses, looking around.] Did you hear that? [Simba bounds after Scar.] This gorge is where all lions come to find their roar.
 	Simba climbs onto a rock.
Simba 	All lions? Even my dad?
Scar 	Even Mufasa came here when he was your age. Refused to leave until his roar could be heard above the rim.
 	Simba stares up at the ledges overhead.
Simba 	All the way up there?
Scar 	That's when you know you've found it. With a little practice, you'll never be called a cub again.
Simba 	Watch this. [Simba readies himself.] *roars kittenishly*
Scar 	You'll get it, Simba. Just takes time. I'll check on you later.
 	Scar walks away.
Simba 	Dad will be so proud, won't he?
Scar 	It's a gift he'll never forget.
 	Scar glances up at the ledges overhead. Hyenas peer down at him. They run offscreen. Meanwhile, Simba remains on his rock.
Simba 	*roars weakly* [A dragonfly lands in a nearby tree. Simba stalks it. Suddenly, a chameleon snaps up the dragonfly with its tongue. Simba watches the chameleon climb down a tree branch. It hops down next to Simba and ambles along.] *roars weakly* [The chameleon keeps walking.] *roars kittenishly* [The chameleon keeps walking. Simba paces after it.] *roars loudly*
 	Startled, the chameleon runs away. Simba's roar echoes around the gorge, and he looks around proudly. The gorge walls begin to rumble. Simba looks up and sees a stampede of wildebeests streaming into the gorge. He turns and flees. Cut to the hyenas chasing the wildebeests into the gorge. Shenzi jumps onto a large rock and surveys the stampede from above. Simba continues to run. The last of the wildebeests charge into the gorge, and the hyenas pause at the rim of the gorge, watching the stampede from above. Simba takes shelter beneath a boulder. As the wildebeests run past, their hooves clop dangerously close to where he crouches, cowering. Cut to Scar running up a ridge.
Scar 	Mufasa, quick. [Scar approaches Mufasa, who turns around.] Stampede in the gorge. Simba's down there.
Mufasa 	Simba?
 	Mufasa runs off. Zazu, who is perched in a nearby tree, takes to the air.
Zazu 	I'll find him.
 	Simba flees the wildebeests and climbs up a dead tree. The wildebeests jostle the tree as they run past, and Simba clings for dear life.
Simba 	*yells* [Zazu flies over the stampede. He lands on the tree next to Simba.] Zazu!
Zazu 	Hold on. Help is coming. [Zazu flies to the rim of the gorge, where Mufasa and Scar have just arrived.] There he is. On that tree.
 	The wildebeests jostle Simba's tree, and he struggles to hold on.
Simba 	*yells*
Mufasa 	[yelling] I'm coming, Simba. Hold on!
 	Mufasa starts to climb down the side of the gorge. Scar overlooks the stampede.
Scar 	I'll help them, Zazu. You get the pride. Go!
 	Zazu flies off. Mufasa continues his descent until he reaches the bottom of the gorge. Then he throws himself into the stampede.
Mufasa 	*roars* [Mufasa runs alongside the wildebeests.] *roars*
Simba 	Dad!
 	Mufasa jumps up on Simba's tree.
Mufasa 	Simba! Come to me, son. Jump! [Simba inches along his branch toward Mufasa. Suddenly, a wildebeest dislodges Mufasa and knocks the tree over. Simba tumbles to the ground. Meanwhile, Scar paces along the rim of the gorge, watching. Mufasa charges through the stampede and picks up Simba in his teeth.] *roars*
 	Mufasa carries Simba to a ledge on the side of the gorge and sets him down. Suddenly, a wildebeest knocks Mufasa back into the stampede.
Simba 	Dad!
 	Mufasa disappears into the stampede, and Simba searches for him desperately. At last, Mufasa leaps up onto the side of the gorge, catching hold with his claws.
Mufasa 	*roars* [Simba watches happily. Mufasa begins to scale the gorge wall, climbing out of sight. Simba begins to scale the gorge wall himself. After an extended climb, Mufasa reaches the rim of the gorge, only for Scar to intercept him.] Scar, help me.
 	Mufasa struggles to hold on. Scar lunges, sinking his claws into Mufasa's paws.
Scar 	*roars*
Mufasa 	*roars*
Scar 	Long...live...the king!
 	Scar smacks Mufasa in the face, and Mufasa falls.
Mufasa 	*screams*
 	Cut to Simba standing on a high ledge, overlooking the stampede.
Simba 	[prolonged] No! [The stampede clears out, and Simba climbs to the bottom of the gorge. He begins to search for Mufasa.] Dad? [echoing] Dad? [A stray wildebeest runs in behind Simba and passes Mufasa's limp body. Simba rushes up to Mufasa.] Dad? [Simba nuzzles Mufasa.] Dad? [Simba lightly paws at Mufasa's face.] Come on, wake up. [Simba turns away from Mufasa's body.] Help! Somebody, help.
 	After a moment, Simba returns to Mufasa's body and curls up next to it. Scar approaches from behind.
Scar 	Simba, [Simba looks up at Scar.] what have you done?
 	Simba stands.
Simba 	[tearfully] It was a stampede. He tried to save me. It was an accident. [Simba turns back to face Mufasa.] I didn't mean for it to...
Scar 	Of course you didn't. [Scar draws Simba closer.] No one ever means for these things to happen. [Scar sits.] But the king is dead, and if it weren't for you, he'd still be alive. Your father had such hopes for you, gave you so many chances, and this is how you repay him.
Simba 	[tearfully] I didn't know. I didn't know.
Scar 	Oh, what will your mother think? A son who causes his father's death. A boy who kills a king.
 	Simba looks up at Scar appealingly.
Simba 	What am I gonna do?
 	Scar leans in close.
Scar 	Run. [Simba begins to back away. Scar stands.] Run away, Simba. Run away and never return! [Simba turns and flees. Behind Scar, the hyenas emerge through the dust.] Kill him.
 	The hyenas charge after Simba.
Hyenas 	*growl* [Simba turns briefly and looks over one shoulder, then keeps running. The hyenas chase him.] *growl* [Simba slides under a tree root, and a hyena snaps its jaws behind him.] *growl* [Simba scales the gorge wall, with the hyenas behind him.] *growl*
 	Simba runs and falls off a high ledge. A hyena slides after him.
Hyena 	*yips*
Simba 	*yells*
 	Shenzi, Azizi, and Kamari pause on the ledge and overlook the steep drop.
Shenzi 	Go down and make sure he's dead.
 	Kamari peers over the ledge. Azizi shoulders in next to him, uncomfortably close.
Kamari 	Seriously?
Azizi 	Oh, I'm sorry.
 	Azizi gives Kamari some room.
Kamari 	That's a good distance right there.
Azizi 	Okay.
Kamari 	No little cub could survive that fall. Listen, we're gonna tell her we went down there, and we ate him.
Azizi 	Uh-huh. That's perfect, 'cause I am starving!
Kamari 	[harshly] We're not gonna eat him. [Azizi flinches.] Simba is dead. That's all she ever has to know.
 	Kamari walks away. Azizi lingers for a moment.
Azizi 	Works for me.
 	Azizi walks away. The camera pans down to reveal Simba cowering on a ledge below. He begins to climb down. Fade to a view of the gorge walls. The camera pans down to show Simba emerging from a thorn thicket. He pads along, slow, sad. He stops for a moment and looks back, then runs off into the desert. Fade to a shot of Pride Rock. Scar sits before the lionesses.
Scar 	Mufasa's death is a terrible tragedy. The greatest leader the pride has ever known. To lose a brother... Such a deep, personal loss. And little Simba, who had barely begun to live, a cub whose blood held our future. [Sarafina nuzzles Nala.] It's almost too much to endure. I only wish I had gotten to the gorge in time, been there to save them. [Scar climbs up Pride Rock.] And so, it is with a heavy heart that I must assume the throne. [The lionesses look up at Scar.] Mufasa and Simba are gone, which means [Scar pauses and looks down on the lionesses.] I am your king. [Scar begins to ascend the promontory.] But I must admit... I cannot bear this burden alone, and I will need some help [The hyenas walk in behind the lionesses.] to ensure the safety of the pride.
Hyenas 	*cackle*
 	Nala looks back at the hyenas. The lionesses bunch together protectively.
Hyenas 	*cackle*
Sarabi 	Nala! [Sarabi ducks down to Nala's level.] Stay close.
 	Scar continues to ascend the promontory. The hyenas join him atop Pride Rock.
Scar 	And so, from the ashes of this tragedy, we shall welcome the dawning of a new era, [Shenzi glares down at Nala, who cowers.] a great and glorious future.
 	Scar pauses at the edge of the promontory, while the hyenas continue to pour into Pride Rock.
Hyenas 	*cackle*
 	The camera pans out to reveal Rafiki and Zazu watching the scene from Rafiki's tree.
Zazu 	Oh, dear.
Rafiki 	*tuts* [Rafiki climbs into his tree and sits before his painting of Simba.] *sighs* *speaks Xhosa*
 	Rafiki smears his painting of Simba. Fade to a shot of the sun. The camera pans down to show Simba trudging through the desert. At last, he lies down on his side. Fade to an overhead shot of Simba lying in the desert.
Birds 	*chirp*
 	Vultures begin circling overhead.
Vultures 	*screech* [The vultures land and advance on Simba's unconscious body.] *caw* [From afar, a dark shape runs across the desert toward the vultures.] *caw* [One vulture lifts its head. The shape draws nearer.] *caw*
 	The shape runs closer, revealing itself to be Pumbaa, with Timon in his mane.
Pumbaa 	*yells* [Pumbaa charges through the vultures, scattering them.] *grunts* I missed 'em. [Pumbaa circles back around.] I'm gonna get one of those vultures one day. I'm gonna get one.
Timon 	I don't know why it's so important to you.
Pumbaa 	I just feel like it would make me feel better. [Pumbaa catches sight of Simba and pulls up short.] *gasps* Oh, no. It's a little lion.
Timon 	That is not a lion.
Pumbaa 	Well, then, go check it out. What is it?
 	Timon climbs down Pumbaa's snout.
Timon 	That is not a lion. It's a furry bird.
 	Timon hops off Pumbaa's snout and approaches Simba.
Pumbaa 	It looks like a lion.
Timon 	That's not a lion. Let me get a closer look. [Timon walks around to Simba's head.] Excuse me. [Timon examines Simba.] All right, let me see what we're dealing with here. [Timon draws back Simba's lips, exposing the cub's teeth. He leaps up in fright.] It's a lion. [Timon flees.] Run for your life, Pumbaa.
Pumbaa 	Wait. Hey, Timon. [Timon cowers behind a rock. Pumbaa runs up to him.] Wait, Timon, wait. [stammering] It's a little lion.
 	Timon peeps out from behind the rock.
Timon 	It gets bigger.
 	Timon ducks back behind the rock. Pumbaa scuttles forward excitedly.
Pumbaa 	Can we keep him? [Timon emerges.] Can we please keep him? [Pumbaa paces around Timon.] Oh, oh, okay. I promise I'll walk him every day. If he makes a little mess, I'll clean it up.
Timon 	You'll be his little mess. He's gonna eat you and then use my body as a toothpick.
 	Timon ducks back behind the rock. Pumbaa paces.
Pumbaa 	But one day, when he's big and strong, [Pumbaa gets down on his knees.] he'll be on our side.
 	Timon emerges.
Timon 	I've got it. [Timon climbs onto the rock.] What if he's on our side? [Timon braces himself against Pumbaa's snout.] Hear me out. Having a ferocious lion around might not be such a bad idea.
Pumbaa 	Well, then, can we keep him?
Timon 	Yes, of course we can keep him.
 	Pumbaa spins in a circle happily.
Pumbaa 	Woo-hoo!
Timon 	My God. Who is the brains of this operation?
 	Pumbaa dances in place happily.
Pumbaa 	[in a sing-song voice] We're gonna name him Fred.
 	Simba sits up.
Simba 	Who are you?
 	Timon and Pumbaa freeze.
Pumbaa 	Um...
Timon 	Uh... We're the guys who saved your life.
 	Simba staggers to his paws.
Pumbaa 	Yes.
Timon 	[from offscreen] Risked everything. Fought off angry vultures.
Pumbaa 	Hordes of them. Flocks. [Timon hides behind one of Pumbaa's legs.] I'm Pumbaa. This is Timon.
Timon 	Did I mention that we saved your life?
 	Simba turns and walks away.
Simba 	It doesn't matter.
 	Simba sits.
Pumbaa 	Whoa. How bleak is that?
Timon 	*sighs*
 	Timon walks out from behind Pumbaa's leg.
Pumbaa 	It doesn't even matter?
Timon 	Like I don't have enough that I'm dealing with, right? [Timon paces in front of Pumbaa.] Now, his problems are my problems?
Pumbaa 	But we can help him. We're in a position to help him.
 	Timon pauses.
Timon 	Ugh. [Timon scratches himself.] So, how are you, in as few words as possible?
Simba 	I did something terrible. I don't wanna talk about it.
 	Simba stands and starts to walk away. Timon and Pumbaa follow him.
Pumbaa 	Look, kid. We've all made mistakes. [Timon climbs onto Pumbaa's snout.] Uh, there must be something we can do, right?
Simba 	Not unless you can change the past.
 	Timon jumps onto Simba's back.
Timon 	Well, you know, that's a lot to ask...
Pumbaa 	That's pretty hard.
Timon 	...if I'm being honest.
Pumbaa 	That's a biggie.
Timon 	I mean, change the past? It already happened.
Pumbaa 	Yeah, so you can't change that.
Timon 	But you know what you can change? [Timon hops off Simba's head and stands in front of him. Simba pulls up short.] The future. That's our specialty.
Pumbaa 	Kind of our thing.
Simba 	How can you change something that hasn't happened?
Timon 	Well, [Timon steps closer to Simba.] to change the future, you gotta put your past behind you.
Pumbaa 	Way behind.
 	Timon scratches himself.
Timon 	Look, kid. [A grasshopper lands nearby. Timon chases it briefly.] Bad things happen, and you can't do anything about it, right?
 	Simba bows his head.
Simba 	Right.
 	Timon strides up to Simba and grabs him by the face.
Timon 	Wrong! When the world turns its back on you... [Cut to a close-up of Timon.] you turn your back on the world.
Pumbaa 	And only embrace what's next.
 	Timon walks away and sits in front of Simba.
Timon 	And turn the "what" into "so what."
Simba 	Well, that's not what I was taught.
Timon 	Well, then, maybe you need a new lesson. Repeat after me, kid. [Timon stands up straighter.] Hakuna matata.
Simba 	What?
Pumbaa 	Hakuna matata.
 	Simba looks at Pumbaa. Timon scurries over to join Pumbaa.
Timon 	Hakuna matata.
Pumbaa 	Hakuna... [indignant] Most people get a bigger reaction when we say it the first... Okay. Well, anyway...
Timon 	Some people start clapping immediately.
Pumbaa 	Hakuna matata. It... It means "no worries." One and a...
 	Timon grabs Pumbaa by the tusk and dangles from it.
Timon 	I... I do the counting here.
Pumbaa 	I wanna count.
Timon 	Why don't we count together?
Pumbaa 	Okay, that's a good idea.
Timon 	All right.
Timon and Pumbaa 	One and a two and a...
 	Timon scurries over to stand in front of Simba.
Timon 	Hakuna matata. What a wonderful phrase.
Pumbaa 	Hakuna matata. It ain't no passing craze.
 	Timon struts off.
Timon 	It means no worries [Pumbaa nudges Simba from behind.] for the rest of your days.
 	Simba, Timon, and Pumbaa stride side by side.
Timon and Pumbaa 	It's our problem-free [Cut to reveal Simba, Timon, and Pumbaa heading toward a jungle.] philosophy!
 	Timon climbs onto a rock.
Timon 	Hakuna matata.
 	Cut to Simba, Timon, and Pumbaa walking through the jungle.
Simba 	Hakuna matata?
Pumbaa 	Yeah, it's our motto.
 	Timon climbs onto a rock.
Simba 	What's a motto?
Timon 	Nothin'. What's a-motto with you?
 	Timon hops onto Pumbaa's back.
Pumbaa 	Nice!
Timon 	Boom!
Pumbaa 	Those two words will solve all your problems.
Timon 	Yeah. Take Pumbaa here. Why... When he was a young warthog...
Pumbaa 	[dramatically] When I was a young warthog... [Simba cowers.] *inhales*
 	Timon rubs Pumbaa's head consolingly.
Timon 	How are you feeling?
Pumbaa 	It's an emotional story.
 	Cut to a flashback. Pumbaa, a piglet, walks into a watering hole, where several zebras drink.
Timon 	[voiceover] He found his aroma lacked a certain appeal. He could clear the savanna after every meal.
 	A butterfly lands on Pumbaa's nose.
Pumbaa 	[voiceover] I'm a sensitive soul, [Pumbaa farts, the water bubbling behind him. The butterfly falls off his nose.] although I seem thick-skinned. [The zebras stop drinking and flee.] And it hurt that my friends never stood [Pumbaa farts, and a frog flies out from under him.] downwind.
 	Cut to the present.
Timon 	I was always here for you, and I resent that.
 	Pumbaa collapses on his knees.
Pumbaa 	And, oh, the shame!
Timon 	Yes, he was ashamed.
 	Pumbaa juts his head at Simba, who backs away.
Pumbaa 	I thought of changing my name.
 	Timon climbs onto Pumbaa's snout.
Timon 	I mean, to what? Brad?
 	Timon climbs back onto Pumbaa's back.
Pumbaa 	And I got downhearted...every time that I [haltingly] farted... [Pumbaa looks up at Timon.] Are you gonna stop me?
Timon 	No, I'm not. You disgust me.
 	Pumbaa farts. Timon and Pumbaa turn and walk away.
Timon and Pumbaa 	Hakuna matata. [Simba follows Timon and Pumbaa.] What a wonderful phrase. Hakuna matata. Ain't no passing craze.
Simba 	It means no worries for the rest of your days.
Pumbaa 	[from offscreen] Yeah, sing it, kid.
 	Simba, Timon, and Pumbaa stride through the jungle.
Simba, Timon, and Pumbaa 	It's our problem-free philosophy. Hakuna matata!
 	Simba, Timon, and Pumbaa pause beside a waterfall, overlooking a scenic view of the jungle.
Timon 	Welcome to our humble home.
Simba 	You live here?
Timon 	Well, we live wherever we want.
Pumbaa 	We do as we please.
Simba 	It's beautiful.
Pumbaa 	Yeah, it's really nice, huh?
 	Cut to Timon and Pumbaa leading Simba toward a group of animals in the jungle.
Timon 	Everyone, this is Simba.
 	Some guinea fowl stare at Simba as he passes.
Guinea fowl 	That, my friend, is a lion.
 	A bushbaby emerges from behind a log.
Bushbaby 	What about food? Have you thought about feeding that thing?
 	Simba skips along next to Timon and Pumbaa.
Simba 	Yeah, I'm starved. I could eat a whole zebra.
Antelope 	*gasps*
Bat-eared fox 	Here we go.
Timon 	Uh, no, no, no, kid, we're fresh out of zebra.
Simba 	Any antelope?
 	A trio of antelope stare at Simba worriedly.
Antelope 	Uh-oh.
Timon 	No. Listen, kid, if you want to live with us, you have to eat like us.
 	An elephant shrew emerges from some grass. He runs alongside Simba.
Elephant shrew 	And most importantly, [The elephant shrew pauses, yelling after Simba.] not eat us.
 	Simba, Timon, and Pumbaa approach a log.
Timon 	This looks like a good spot to rustle up some grub.
 	The other animals follow Simba, Timon, and Pumbaa. Pumbaa breaks the log open, revealing grubs inside.
Elephant shrew 	Yeah!
Bat-eared fox 	Perfect!
Bushbaby 	Step aside, fellas.
 	The animals crowd around the log and begin to feast on the grubs.
Simba 	Ugh. What's that?
Guinea fowl 	Ooh. Too chewey.
 	The elephant shrew holds up a grub.
Elephant shrew 	This one's got some nuttiness.
Timon 	Mmm. Now, that's what I call umami.
 	Pumbaa slurps up a grub.
Pumbaa 	Slimy, yet satisfying.
Timon 	Mmm. Extra crunchy.
Pumbaa 	They're local.
Timon 	Yeah. Oh, are they?
Pumbaa 	They're from [Pumbaa points with his head.] right there.
 	Timon turns to face Simba.
Timon 	I'm telling ya, kid, this is the great life. [Timon turns back to the grubs.] No rules. No responsibilities. Ooh. [Timon grabs a caterpillar and massages it with his paws.] The little cream-filled kind. I love these.
Pumbaa 	Those are good.
Timon 	I love these.
Pumbaa 	Those are the best.
Bushbaby 	Can I have the head?
 	Timon turns to face Simba.
Timon 	Well, kid?
 	Simba slinks toward the grubs cautiously.
Simba 	Oh, well. Hakuna matata. [Simba eats the caterpillar.] Slimy, [Simba licks his lips.] yet...satisfying!
Timon 	That's it!
Pumbaa 	We didn't lie.
Animals 	*chuckle*
 	Simba begins to feast alongside the other animals.
Guinea fowl 	Egg sac! I got an egg sac!
 	Cut to Simba, Timon, and Pumbaa striding past a waterfall.
Timon and Pumbaa 	Hakuna matata. [Fade to a shot of an adolescent Simba, Timon, and Pumbaa striding through the jungle.] Hakuna matata. Hakuna matata. [Fade to a shot of an adult Simba, Timon, and Pumbaa striding through a field, silhouetted by the moon.] Hakuna matata. Hakuna matata. Hakuna matata.
 	Cut to Simba jumping out of the underbrush. Timon and Pumbaa emerge beside him.
Simba 	It means no worries for the rest of your days.
 	Simba, Timon, and Pumbaa stride through the jungle.
Simba, Timon, and Pumbaa 	It's our problem-free philosophy.
Simba 	Hakuna matata. Oh!
Timon and Pumbaa 	Hakuna matata. Hakuna matata.
Simba 	Hakuna matata. Yeah!
Timon and Pumbaa 	Hakuna matata. Hakuna matata.
Simba 	Hakuna matata. Oh!
Timon and Pumbaa 	Hakuna matata. Hakuna matata.
Simba 	Ah!
Timon and Pumbaa 	Hakuna matata. Hakuna matata.
Simba 	It means no worries...
Timon and Pumbaa 	Hakuna matata. Hakuna matata.
Simba 	...for the rest of your days.
Timon and Pumbaa 	Hakuna matata. Hakuna matata.
Simba, Timon, and Pumbaa 	It's our problem-free [Simba climbs a fallen tree, then hops down and continues running alongside Timon and Pumbaa.] philosophy.
Simba 	Hakuna matata. One more time.
Timon 	Oh, no. I think we did it.
Pumbaa 	I think we got this one.
Timon 	Yeah.
Simba 	But we're just getting in the groove, guys.
Timon 	No, let's leave 'em wanting more.
Pumbaa 	Yeah, you've grown 400 pounds since we started.
Timon 	Meanwhile, I look exactly the same.
 	The camera pans up as Simba, Timon, and Pumbaa stride off into the jungle.
Simba 	It means no worries. Oh!
Pumbaa 	Will you tell him to stop?
Timon 	But you insisted we sing the song.
Pumbaa 	I insisted? You started singing it.
Timon 	Well, it's our signature song. We shouldn't be sharing it with everyone.
Simba 	Look at that sunset.
Pumbaa 	But it's our signature song, so we have to. Look, just tell him to stop.
Simba 	It means no worries. Yeah!
Timon 	Oh, now, he's riffing, Pumbaa. This is a nightmare.
Pumbaa 	It actually is becoming better and better.
 	Fade to a shot of the Pride Lands. The landscape is barren. Birds rest on a dried-up log. After a moment, they fly offscreen.
Birds 	*screech*
 	A herd of grazing oryxes looks up, then flees. A herd of wildebeests flees as well.
Hyenas 	[from offscreen] *cackle* [Cut to reveal the hyenas chasing the wildebeests. Zazu sits in a nearby tree, watching.] *cackle*
 	Scar runs alongside the hyenas.
Scar 	*growls*
 	Scar slows his pace, and the hyenas stream past him. Zazu flaps away. Cut to the hyenas returning to Pride Rock. The camera zooms out to reveal that adult Nala is watching them from atop Pride Rock.
Sarabi 	[from offscreen] Nala. [Nala looks over one shoulder.] Come. [Cut to reveal Sarabi sitting with the other lionesses.] Sit with us.
 	Nala pads over to join the other lionesses. Cut to a wide shot of Pride Rock. The hyenas lounge on the promontory. Zazu flaps toward the lionesses' enclave. Nala lies down, and Zazu lands next to her.
Nala 	Zazu, where have you been?
Zazu 	I'm sorry, Nala. I came as soon as I could.
Hyena 	[from offscreen] *calls*
 	The lionesses look behind them to see a hyena walking past. They turn back to Zazu.
Sarabi 	The morning report, Zazu.
 	Zazu turns to face Sarabi.
Zazu 	Your Majesty, the Pride Lands are in imminent danger. The hyenas are chasing off the last of the herds.
Azizi 	[from offscreen] The bird's back.
 	Cut to reveal Azizi and Kamari emerging onto Pride Rock.
Kamari 	Get him. [Azizi and Kamari charge at Zazu.] *growls*
Zazu 	*gasps*
 	Nala stands, and Zazu flies away. Azizi and Kamari pause, watching Zazu go.
Kamari 	Don't come here again, unless you want to be eaten.
 	Scar climbs onto Pride Rock and strides past the lionesses, who stare at him as he passes. Shenzi, who is walking behind Scar, glares at Nala. Scar and Shenzi stride onto the promontory. After a moment, Nala begins to pace.
Nala 	We have to do something, Sarabi. We have to fight.
Sarabi 	Nala. [Nala pauses in her pacing.] Scar is the king.
 	Nala faces Sarabi.
Nala 	But you are our queen. [Nala continues pacing.] We should leave before it's too late.
Sarabi 	We must all stay together and protect the Pride Lands. This is our home. We must never abandon it.
Nala 	This isn't the home I remember.
Sarabi 	Our time will come, Nala. Be patient.
Shenzi 	[from offscreen] Sarabi. [Cut to Shenzi approaching the lionesses.] The king wishes to see you.
 	Nala looks at Sarabi.
Nala 	Don't go.
 	Sarabi stands.
Sarabi 	I'm not afraid of him.
 	Sarabi strides up the promontory, passing several hyenas.
Hyenas 	*growl*
 	Sarabi approaches Scar, who is feeding on a carcass at the edge of the promontory.
Scar 	Won't you join me, Sarabi? There's plenty to go around.
 	The hyenas gather behind Sarabi.
Sarabi 	You're overhunting, Scar.
Scar 	I've simply perfected the kill...with the help of my army.
 	Sarabi steps forward imploringly.
Sarabi 	You're killing everything.
Scar 	Don't you see? There is nobody to challenge me. We can finally take whatever we want.
Sarabi 	We?
Scar 	Long ago, you chose Mufasa over me. But now, there is a new king, so stop being so selfish.
 	Sarabi strides closer to Scar.
Sarabi 	You are the selfish one.
Scar 	The other lions look to you. As long as you resist, they will reject me. Take your place by my side, [Scar looks over one shoulder at Sarabi.] and we will feast together.
Sarabi 	I will never be your queen.
 	Scar chews, then stands.
Scar 	Then from now on, [Scar licks his lips and strides past Sarabi.] the lions will eat after the hyenas. And they don't leave much behind.
 	The hyenas charge past Sarabi toward the carcass.
Hyenas 	*cackle*
 	Sarabi watches in trepidation, slowly backing away, as the hyenas begin to feast on the carcass. Fade to a shot of the moon. Scar sleeps on the promontory of Pride Rock. The camera pans down to show the lionesses sleeping in their enclave. Nala creeps past them.
Hyena 	[from offscreen] *calls*
 	Nala hides as two hyenas stride past. After they leave, she slips away once more. Scar wakes. Nala continues to creep along until she hears a noise from above and hides in Pride Rock's shadow. The camera pans up to show Scar standing.
Scar 	*roars*
 	Nala stares up at Scar, frozen. He sniffs the air, then strides away. Nala continues creeping along, pausing briefly when she sees hyenas sitting nearby. She continues, only to pull up short at the sight of Zazu.
Zazu 	[whispering] Just what do you think you are doing, young lady?
 	Nala strides past Zazu.
Nala 	[whispering] Go away, Zazu. I'm going to find help.
 	Zazu hops after Nala.
Zazu 	[whispering] I will very much not go away. I am sworn to protect you and must order you back to bed.
Nala 	[whispering] I don't need protecting anymore.
 	Nala rounds a corner, only to spot Scar standing closeby.
Scar 	*growls* [Nala backs away. Scar stalks toward her hiding place. She looks behind her, where the hyenas are creeping closer and closer.] *growls* [Scar rounds the corner.] *roars*
 	Scar pulls up short as he runs into the hyenas. They flinch backwards.
Hyenas 	*whine*
 	Scar sniffs and looks around. The camera pans up to reveal Nala hiding on a ledge above him and the hyenas. Scar begins to climb toward Nala's ledge. She bunches her muscles, as if readying for a fight.
Scar 	*growls*
 	Zazu flits into Scar's face, halting his advance.
Zazu 	Uh, Scar. Uh, wonderful to see you. Uh, sorry to drop in like this.
 	Scar lunges and swipes at Zazu.
Scar 	*roars*
 	Zazu flies away.
Zazu 	Ah! [Zazu leads Scar and the hyenas away from Nala.] Have I ever told you about my brother [Zazu lands.] who thought he was a woodpecker? [As Scar gets closer, Zazu flies off again.] *yelps*
 	Scar and the hyenas chase Zazu offscreen.
Hyenas 	*cackle*
 	Nala hops off her ledge and runs off into the savanna. From atop Pride Rock, Sarabi watches her leave.
Sarabi 	[affected] Nala...
 	Fade to an antelope grazing in the jungle. Some leaves rustle, and the antelope looks up. Cut to a shot of some butterflies flitting over a section of underbrush. The antelope starts to graze again, only for the rustling noise to continue. He lifts his head. Suddenly, Simba erupts from the underbrush.
Simba 	*roars*
 	The antelope flees.
Antelope 	*screams*
Simba 	[from offscreen] *laughs* Oh, I'm gonna get ya. [Simba swats at the butterflies.] I'm gonna get ya. Oh, I got ya. I got ya. Oh!
 	The butterflies fly away. The antelope pauses.
Antelope 	Oh, Simba, it's you. *sighs in relief*
Simba 	Did you see that? Man, that butterfly was right there. I almost had him.
Antelope 	I thought it was a lion. [stammering] You know, the other kind of lion. [Simba tilts his head.] You know, a real lion? I mean, not that you're not a real lion. But, you know, the kind that eats... I'm gonna go.
 	The antelope dashes away.
Simba 	[from offscreen] Hey, where you going? You... You wanna get some grubs? [The antelope passes Timon and Pumbaa.] *sighs* [Timon hops off Pumbaa.] What's up with that guy?
 	Timon and Pumbaa approach Simba.
Timon 	Um, Simba... How can I say this? He's prey.
Pumbaa 	Yeah.
 	Simba falls into step with Timon and Pumbaa. Timon climbs a nearby log.
Timon 	And he is never gonna want to frolic with a carnivore.
 	Timon scampers along the log.
Pumbaa 	No. You two will never frolic.
Simba 	Why not?
Timon 	*sighs* You see, in nature, [Timon hops onto Pumbaa.] there's a delicate balance.
Simba 	Oh, yeah. The Circle of Life. I know that.
 	Simba, Timon, and Pumbaa approach a stream.
Pumbaa 	Whoa!
Timon 	No, no, no, no. [Timon hops onto Simba. Pumbaa and Simba cross the stream.] I don't know where you're getting "circle" from.
Pumbaa 	No, yeah. There's no Circle of Life.
Timon 	No, it's no circle.
Pumbaa 	No, not at all.
 	Timon plays with Simba's mane.
Timon 	In fact, it's the opposite.
Pumbaa 	[from offscreen] Yeah.
Timon 	It's a line.
Pumbaa 	[from offscreen] Yeah.
Timon 	It's a meaningless line of indifference.
Pumbaa 	And we're all just running towards the end of the line. And then, one day, we'll reach the end, [Simba, Timon, and Pumbaa approach a termite mound, around which several animals eat.] and that'll be it.
Timon 	That's it.
Pumbaa 	Line over.
Timon 	Nothing.
Pumbaa 	Nada.
 	Timon hops off Simba onto the termite mound. Simba begins to paw at the termite mound.
Pumbaa 	[from offscreen] And you can really just kinda do your own thing...
 	Termites fly free, and the elephant shrew jumps at them.
Elephant shrew 	Woo-hoo!
Pumbaa 	...and fend for yourself 'cause your line [Pumbaa uses his tusk to break apart the termite mound.] doesn't affect anyone else's lines.
Timon 	You're alive, and then, you're not. [Timon peers into a hole in the termite mound.] Like this guy. [A termite flies out of the hole, and Timon eats it.] Mmm.
Simba 	You sure it's not a circle? [Simba circles the termite mound.] That we're all connected?
Pumbaa 	A circle would mean we're all [Pumbaa uses his head to gesture to the termites buzzing around him.] this. That would mean what I do affects him [Pumbaa uses his head to gesture to the bushbaby.] ...affects that thing...
 	Pumbaa uses his head to gesture to a guinea fowl. Meanwhile, Timon pounces on termites.
Timon 	Yeah. No.
Pumbaa 	[from offscreen] ...affects that thing...
 	Simba climbs up the termite mound.
Timon 	[from offscreen] That's not how it goes.
Pumbaa 	...which would make doing whatever we wanted not that cool.
 	Simba reaches Timon, who is reclined on top of the termite mound.
Timon 	Let me simplify this for you. Life is meaningless.
Pumbaa 	[from offscreen] Yes. [Pumbaa strides around the termite mound.] That's why you just gotta look out for yourself. That's why you do you, Simba.
Timon 	Yeah, Simba, for the first time, [Simba paws at the top of the termite mound.] we're entrusting you to make a plan for us today.
Pumbaa 	This is important. Think about all you've been taught.
Timon 	What do you wanna do?
Simba 	Absolutely [Simba brings his weight down on the termite mound.] nothing.
 	The termite mound breaks in half, spilling termites everywhere. The animals skip around happily.
Pumbaa 	Exactly!
Timon 	Woo-hoo!
Pumbaa 	He gets it.
 	The animals feast on the termites.
Guinea fowl 	*screams happily* Jackpot!
Bushbaby 	Out of my way. Out of my way.
Elephant shrew 	Crunchy!
Bat-eared fox 	All right. Time to eat.
 	Pumbaa devours the camera. Fade to a shot of the stars.
Insects 	*chirp*
 	The camera pans down to show Simba, Timon, and Pumbaa lying together in the jungle.
Simba 	*burps*
Timon 	Oh.
Pumbaa 	Hello.
Timon and Pumbaa 	*laugh*
Timon 	Nice one, Simba.
Simba 	Oh, thanks. Must've been the termites.
 	Pumbaa farts.
Pumbaa 	Or the crickets. *laughs*
 	Timon relaxes against Pumbaa's side.
Timon 	And you wonder why I prefer to sleep underground.
Pumbaa 	Hey, Timon. Do you ever look up there and wonder what those sparkly dots are?
Timon 	Oh, Pumbaa. I don't wonder. I know.
Pumbaa 	Really? What are they?
Timon 	They're fireflies. Fireflies that got stuck on that big, bluish-black thing.
Pumbaa 	Oh. I guess that makes sense. I always thought they were balls of gas burning billions of miles away.
Timon 	Oh, Pumbaa, why is everything always gas with you?
Pumbaa 	I know.
Timon 	What do you think, Simba?
Pumbaa 	Yeah.
 	Simba rolls over.
Simba 	Oh, I don't know. [Simba looks up at the stars.] But somebody once told me the Great Kings of the Past are up there...and they're all watching over us.
 	Timon and Pumbaa stare rapturously up at the stars.
Timon and Pumbaa 	*laugh hysterically*
 	Simba rolls back onto his stomach.
Pumbaa 	That's a good one! That's insane! That's insane!
Timon 	Royal dead guys watching over us! Well, I hope they don't fall out of the sky.
Pumbaa 	Hang on, Your Majesty. Don't let go.
Timon 	Oh, that would be a mess.
Pumbaa 	Oh, man!
Timon 	I mean, Simba, think about it. Why would a bunch of kings be looking out for us? We're outcasts.
Pumbaa 	Royal warthogs.
Timon 	I can't. I can't.
Pumbaa 	I can't. I actually can't.
Timon 	I can't.
Pumbaa 	No, you can. I can't.
Timon 	*laughs*
Pumbaa 	Oh.
Simba 	[dejectedly] Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. That's... That's stupid. I'm gonna go get some grubs or something.
 	Simba stands and walks away. Timon stands. He and Pumbaa watch Simba walk away.
Timon 	[scoldingly] What did you say to him?
Pumbaa 	I don't know.
Timon 	As you were saying it, I thought, "This won't end well." You just start laughing.
Pumbaa 	You laughed too.
 	Timon lightly pushes at Pumbaa's tusk.
Timon 	I did not. I would never.
Pumbaa 	*exhales deeply* Man, I blew it.
 	Cut to Simba plodding slowly toward a ridge. He pauses and looks up at the stars. After a moment, he lies down and shakes his mane, sending a clump of hair adrift. He lays his head on his paws, and the piece of his mane is carried away by the breeze. Fade to daytime, and the piece of mane falls into a river and gets carried downstream. A dragonfly lands on it, then keeps flying. A bird lands on a branch, surveys the piece of mane, then snatches it up and carries it away. The bird flies over the savanna until it reaches its nest, where its mate sits. The bird deposits the piece of mane in the nest, then flies away. Its mate tosses the piece of mane out of the nest. The hair drifts down and gets caught on a branch, only for a giraffe to eat it. Fade to black. Fade back to a shot of the savanna and a dung beetle pushing along a ball of poop. Cut to a close-up of the dung beetle and the ball of poop, which has Simba's hair caught in it. The dung beetle pushes the ball of poop down a hill, and the poop rolls down the incline and breaks open on a rock. In the process, the piece of Simba's mane blows free in the wind and gets caught in a dust devil. Fade to the piece of mane drifting toward a line of ants, who are each carrying a leaf. An ant picks up the piece of mane and rejoins the line. The camera pans around to reveal that the ants are marching toward Rafiki's tree. They climb up its trunk and past Rafiki, who is eating a fruit. Rafiki approaches the line of ants and picks up the piece of Simba's mane. He studies it, taking a contemplative bite of fruit. His eyes widen.
Rafiki 	Simba! [Rafiki approaches his painting of Simba.] *chuckles* [Rafiki paints a red mane on Simba.] Simba is alive! [Rafiki climbs to the top of his tree.] *speaks Xhosa* [Rafiki lifts his arms joyously.] *laughs*
 	Fade to a shot of the jungle.
Birds 	*chirp*
Crickets 	*chirp*
 	Birds alight in a tree.
Pumbaa 	[from offscreen] A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh.
 	Cut to a shot of Pumbaa's trotting legs.
Timon 	Wee! [The camera pans up to show Timon sitting in Pumbaa's mane.] Uh-wee-bum-bum-buh-weh!
Pumbaa 	[in the background] A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh.
Timon 	Wee! Uh-wee-bum-bum-buh-weh!
Pumbaa 	[in the background] A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh.
 	An aardvark slurps its tongue.
Timon 	In the jungle, the mighty jungle, the lion sleeps tonight.
Pumbaa 	[in the background] A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh.
 	An antelope chews. Another antelope lifts its head.
Timon 	In the jungle, the quiet jungle, the lion sleeps tonight.
Pumbaa and animals 	[in the background] A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh.
 	The bushbaby leaps up and grabs a butterfly out of the air in slow motion.
Timon 	Wee! Uh-wee-bum-bum-buh-weh!
Pumbaa and animals 	[in the background] A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh.
 	In regular speed, the bushbaby lands and eats the butterfly. Cut to several animals striding alongside Timon and Pumbaa.
Timon 	Wee! [Timon climbs onto Pumbaa's snout.] Uh-wee-bum-bum-buh-weh!
Pumbaa and animals 	[in the background] A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh.
Timon 	Near the village, the peaceful village, [The elephant shrew climbs onto a rock.] the lion sleeps tonight.
Pumbaa and animals 	[in the background] A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh.
 	The elephant shrew falls into step with the other animals.
Timon 	Near the village, [The antelope trot alongside the other animals.] the quiet village, the lion sleeps tonight.
Pumbaa and animals 	[in the background] A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh.
Timon 	Wee! Uh-wee-bum-bum-buh-weh!
Pumbaa and animals 	[in the background] A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh.
Timon and animals 	Wee!
Pumbaa and animals 	[in the background] A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh. A-weema-weh.
 	Nala lunges from the underbrush.
Nala 	*roars*
 	The animals scatter.
Timon 	*screams*
 	Nala chases the animals around. Pumbaa flounders.
Timon 	[from offscreen] Pumbaa! [Timon runs after Pumbaa.] Run for your life! [Nala chases after Pumbaa. Timon follows them.] Run, Pumbaa, run!
 	Nala chases Pumbaa in slow motion.
Pumbaa 	*yells*
Nala 	*growls*
 	In regular speed, Pumbaa flees.
Pumbaa 	Timon, help!
 	Timon chases after Pumbaa in slow motion, then in regular speed.
Timon 	Pumbaa!
Nala 	*growls*
 	Timon climbs a log and pauses.
Timon 	Pumbaa?
 	Timon keeps running. Cut to a close-up of Pumbaa as he runs.
Pumbaa 	I'm gonna die! *yells*
Timon 	I'm coming, Pumbaa! Hang in there!
 	Timon pauses. Nala and Pumbaa approach in the background.
Pumbaa 	Move! Move! Move! *screams*
 	The camera zooms in on Timon's face.
Timon 	*screams*
 	Timon runs out of the way, just as Nala and Pumbaa race past.
Nala 	*growls*
 	Pumbaa squeezes under a fallen tree.
Pumbaa 	*grunts*
 	Nala climbs over the fallen tree and keeps chasing Pumbaa.
Nala 	*growls*
 	Timon and Pumbaa flee together. Timon climbs up a rock wall. Pumbaa tries to follow him but falls.
Pumbaa 	No! [Cornered, Pumbaa faces Nala, who charges at him.] Oh, no! Oh, no! No!
 	Simba lunges from the underbrush and tackles Nala.
Simba 	*roars*
 	Simba and Nala fight.
Pumbaa 	Oh!
 	Timon climbs down to join Pumbaa.
Simba and Nala 	*growl* [Timon and Pumbaa creep forward cautiously, watching the fight.] *growl*
 	Nala pins Simba. He looks up at her in astonishment.
Simba 	Nala?
Nala 	*pants* Simba? [Nala lets Simba up.] Is that really you?
 	Simba stands.
Simba 	Yeah. It's me, Simba.
Simba and Nala 	*laugh*
 	Simba and Nala bound around one another joyously.
Simba 	Nala, what are you doing? Oh, my...
Nala 	I don't believe it.
 	Timon and Pumbaa peek out from behind a rock.
Simba 	[from offscreen] Look at you!
Nala 	[from offscreen] *laughs*
Timon 	Pumbaa...I don't think you're getting eaten.
 	Nala nuzzles Simba.
Nala 	Oh, where have you been? I thought you were dead.
 	Timon and Pumbaa approach.
Pumbaa 	*laughs* You thought he was dead? I thought I was dead. I thought you were gonna eat me.
 	Timon hops out of Pumbaa's mane.
Timon 	*exaggerated laughter* What fun. I'm so sorry, before we move on, [Timon shakes himself.] how do you two know each other?
 	Simba and Nala face Timon and Pumbaa.
Simba 	Timon, Pumbaa, I want you to meet my best friend, Nala.
Timon 	Best friend? Well, that hurts.
 	Simba bounds away from Nala.
Simba 	Nala, you're gonna love it here. This place is amazing. [Simba jumps onto a log.] It's everything you could ever want.
 	Nala paces toward Simba.
Nala 	Simba, we need to leave. Scar has taken over with the hyenas. You have to take your place as king.
Timon 	King? Simba?
 	Pumbaa gets down on his knees.
Pumbaa 	We kneel before you as loyal servants.
 	Timon mimics Pumbaa
Timon and Pumbaa 	*laugh*
Simba 	Pumbaa, relax. She's wrong.
Timon 	Lady, you've got your lions crossed.
Pumbaa 	Nice!
Nala 	Seeing you again, [Nala paces toward Simba.] you don't know what this will mean to everyone, what this means to me. You have to come home.
 	Simba walks off the log.
Simba 	This is my home. Please stay. This place is incredible. [Simba nuzzles Nala.] I know you'll love it.
Nala 	*chuckles* I can't.
Simba 	Come on. [Simba runs off into the jungle.] At least let me show you around.
Nala 	Where are you going? [Nala charges after Simba.] *chuckles* [Simba and Nala stride side by side past a stream.] Simba, it's so beautiful.
 	Timon watches Simba and Nala from the underbrush.
Timon 	I can see what's happening.
 	Pumbaa sidles up next to Timon.
Pumbaa 	I can't. What?
Timon 	And they don't have a clue.
Pumbaa 	Who's "they?"
 	Timon crawls onto a log.
Timon 	They'll fall in love, and here's the bottom line: [Timon sits.] our trio's down to two.
Pumbaa 	Oh, I get it.
 	Timon keeps walking.
Timon 	The sweet caress of twilight.
Pumbaa 	Yeah.
Timon 	There's magic everywhere.
Pumbaa 	It's everywhere.
Timon 	And with all this romantic atmosphere, [Timon sits and hits a flower.] disaster's in the air.
 	Simba and Nala bound through a field.
Simba and Nala 	[voiceover] Can you feel the love tonight? The peace the evening brings. [Simba and Nala pause as butterflies billow up around them.] The world for once in perfect harmony with all its living things.
 	Simba and Nala accidentally bump muzzles. They exchange sheepish glances. Cut to Simba and Nala at a stream. Nala begins to drink, while Simba watches her.
Simba 	[voiceover] So many things to tell her, but how to make her see [Simba drinks.] the truth about my past? [Simba looks up at Nala.] Impossible. She'd turn away from me.
 	Simba drinks, while Nala looks up at him.
Nala 	[voiceover] He's holding back. He's hiding. But what? I can't decide. Why won't he be the king I know he is? [Simba looks up at Nala.] The king I see inside?
 	Simba jumps over the stream. Cut to Simba and Nala running through a field.
Simba and Nala 	[voiceover] Can you feel the love tonight? [Nala pins Simba. He paws her, and she collapses next to him.] The peace the evening brings [Nala paws at Simba's mane.] The world for once in perfect harmony [Nala licks Simba on the cheek, then dashes off.] with all its living things. [Simba and Nala climb behind a waterfall.] Can you feel the love tonight? You needn't look too far. [Simba and Nala climb a grassy hill.] Stealing through the night's uncertainties, [Simba and Nala lie down.] love is where they are.
 	Simba and Nala nuzzle. The camera slowly zooms out to show Timon and Pumbaa watching from afar.
Timon 	And if he falls in love tonight, it can be assumed...
 	Pumbaa sags, and Timon rubs his snout comfortingly.
Pumbaa 	His carefree days with us are history.
Timon and Pumbaa 	In short, our pal is doomed.
 	Timon collapses on Pumbaa's snout. Fade to the stream. The camera pans up to show Simba and Nala on the bank.
Simba 	I told you. Isn't it great here? [Nala hops the stream.] You know, maybe it could be like this forever.
Nala 	It's amazing. [Simba hops the stream.] But there's... [Simba and Nala stride side by side.] There's something I don't understand. If you've been alive all this time, [Nala pauses and looks at Simba.] why haven't you come home? [Simba pauses.] We've really needed you.
Simba 	They're fine, all right? [Simba walks on.] Nobody needs me.
 	Nala keeps pace with Simba.
Nala 	You're the king.
 	Simba and Nala pause.
Simba 	Nala, Scar is the king.
 	Simba and Nala keep walking.
Nala 	Simba, he's decimated the Pride Lands. [Simba and Nala pause.] There's no food, no water...
Simba 	There's nothing I can do.
 	Simba stalks off, but Nala follows him.
Nala 	What about your mother? This is your responsibility. You need to challenge Scar.
 	Simba paces in front of Nala.
Simba 	[severely] I can't go back. Ever.
Nala 	Why? Because of what happened at the gorge? [Simba pauses.] Scar told us that...
Simba 	You wouldn't understand. None of it matters. Okay? Hakuna matata.
Nala 	What?
Simba 	It's something I learned out here, okay? [Simba paces toward Nala.] You see, sometimes, bad things happen, and there's nothing you can do about it. So, why worry?
 	Simba turns his back on Nala.
Nala 	Why worry? What happened to you? You're not the Simba I remember.
 	Simba paces past Nala.
Simba 	And I never will be. Are you satisfied?
Nala 	No. I'm disappointed.
 	Simba rounds on Nala.
Simba 	You know, now, you're starting to sound like my father.
Nala 	Good. I'm glad one of us does.
Simba 	[yelling] You have no idea what I've been through!
Nala 	I came here looking for help. I guess I made a mistake. Goodbye, Simba.
 	Nala hops the stream and strides away. Simba watches her go, then walks away. Fade to a shot of the jungle. The camera pans down to show Simba walking through the trees.
Birds 	*squawk*
Simba 	*mumbles* "Disappointed?" She wants me to go home? *scoffs* I am home. [Rafiki watches Simba from a tree.] "Best friend?" I don't need best friends. I don't need anybody. Never did.
 	Simba notices Rafiki and pauses. They stare at each other. Simba walks on.
Rafiki 	[from offscreen] *speaks Xhosa* [Rafiki climbs from tree to tree.] *laughs*
Simba 	Go away.
 	Rafiki climbs a tree near Simba.
Rafiki 	Going away will not answer the question.
Simba 	What question? Who are you?
 	Rafiki climbs from tree to tree.
Rafiki 	I know exactly who I am. The question is, [Rafiki hangs upside-down.] who are you?
Simba 	I'm nobody. So, leave me alone. All right?
 	Rafiki climbs down a tree trunk.
Rafiki 	Everybody is somebody, [Rafiki pauses on a tree branch.] even a nobody.
Simba 	[sarcastically] Yeah. I think you're confused.
 	Rafiki drops down in front of Simba, who halts in his tracks.
Rafiki 	I am confused? [Rafiki bats lightly at Simba's nose.] You don't even know who you are.
Simba 	Oh. And I suppose you do?
 	Simba starts to walk past Rafiki, who watches him go.
Rafiki 	I held the son of Mufasa.
 	Simba stops and turns to face Rafiki.
Simba 	You knew my father?
Rafiki 	Correction. I know your father.
Simba 	He died a long time ago.
Rafiki 	He's alive! [Simba stares at Rafiki.] And I can take you to him. [Rafiki walks away.] Follow me. I will show you.
Simba 	Whoa. Hey, hey, hey!
 	Simba runs after Rafiki.
Rafiki 	If you can keep up.
 	Simba charges into the underbrush after Rafiki.
Simba 	Wait!
Rafiki 	[from offscreen] *laughs* [Rafiki climbs from tree to tree, while Simba follows him down below.] *speaks Xhosa* Follow me! *laughs* [Simba pauses and searches the trees. Rafiki runs onto a branch above him.] Quickly, quickly. Come through. [Rafiki climbs offscreen. Simba follows him into an area of dense underbrush.] *laughs*
Simba 	Hey! Slow down.
Rafiki 	*laughs* Hey, you better hurry.
Simba 	Hold on. I'm... I'm coming. I'm coming. [Cut to a shot of Simba's point of view as he struggles through the underbrush.] *grunts* [Cut to a shot of Simba struggling through the underbrush.] *grunts* *growls* [In Simba's point of view, Rafiki suddenly drops down. The camera stops inches from Rafiki's face.] *pants*
 	Rafiki drops down to the ground.
Rafiki 	Come.
 	Rafiki walks away. After a moment, Simba follows.
Simba 	*grunts*
 	Rafiki sits beside a pool.
Rafiki 	Your father is waiting. [Simba strides down to join Rafiki. Rafiki beckons to the pool, and Simba stares into the water at his reflection.] Do you see him?
Simba 	[disappointed] I don't see anything.
Rafiki 	*speaks Xhosa* Look closer. [Rafiki disturbs the water. The ripples change Simba's reflection into Mufasa's.] You see? He lives in you.
 	The wind begins to pick up.
Mufasa 	[from offscreen] Simba.
 	Simba looks up. Overhead, clouds roil, and thunder rumbles. Lightning flashes to reveal Mufasa's face.
Simba 	Dad?
Mufasa 	Simba, you must take your place in the Circle of Life.
Simba 	I can't.
Mufasa 	You must remember who you are. The one true king.
Simba 	I'm sorry. I don't know how to be like you.
Mufasa 	As king, I was most proud of one thing: having you as my son.
Simba 	That was a long time ago.
Mufasa 	No, Simba. That is forever.
 	The clouds begins to dissipate.
Simba 	Please! [Simba jumps into the pool.] Don't leave me again.
 	The sun begins to break the horizon.
Mufasa 	[from offscreen] I never left you...and never will. Remember who you are. [echoing] Remember.
 	Simba stares at the sky. Rafiki moves closer to the edge of the water.
Rafiki 	And so, I ask again: who are you?
Simba 	I am Simba, son of Mufasa.
 	Simba turns and runs past Rafiki, who lifts his arms joyously.
Rafiki 	*laughs*
 	Simba crests a hill and pauses.
Simba 	*roars* [Cut to Pumbaa asleep. Timon nudges him, and he wakes.] *roars*
 	Timon and Pumbaa watch as Simba charges off. Simba runs across a field.
Beyoncé 	Yeah! Spirit. Watch the heavens open. Yeah! Spirit. [Simba runs into the desert.] Can you hear it calling? Yeah! [in the background] So, go into that far-off land...
 	Simba catches up to Nala.
Nala 	Simba?
Beyoncé 	[in the background] ...and be one with the great I am.
Simba 	Come on! What are you waiting for? Let's go home!
 	Simba runs off, and Nala follows him. They run through the desert.
Beyoncé 	Whoa! Spirit. Watch the heavens open, open. Yeah! [Simba and Nala run toward the gorge.] Your destiny is coming close. [Simba and Nala run alongside the gorge.] Stand up and fight! [Simba and Nala slow down. Simba strides past several bones.] So, go into a far-off land [As Simba crests a hill, the camera pans up to show the barren Pride Lands, with Pride Rock in the distance.] and be one with the great I am.
 	Simba overlooks the Pride Lands. Wind whistles by.
Vultures 	*screech*
 	Nala joins Simba on the overlook.
Simba 	I didn't wanna believe you.
Nala 	So, what are you gonna do?
Simba 	My father once told me to protect everything the light touches. If I don't fight for it, who will?
 	Nala steps closer to Simba.
Nala 	I will.
Simba 	It's going to be dangerous.
Nala 	[teasingly] Danger? Ha! I laugh in the face of danger.
 	Simba and Nala exchange fond looks.
Zazu 	[from offscreen] *squawks* [Zazu flies by overhead.] It can't be.
Simba 	*chuckles* [Zazu lands next to Simba.] Hello, Zazu.
 	Zazu bows to Simba.
Zazu 	Your Majesty. Welcome home.
Timon and Pumbaa 	[from offscreen] *pant*
 	Simba and Nala look behind them. Pumbaa trots up, with Timon in his mane.
Pumbaa 	We're here.
Timon 	Oh, everyone, calm down. We're here.
Pumbaa 	The back-up has arrived!
Simba 	What are you guys doing here?
Timon and Pumbaa 	Um...
 	Timon climbs off Pumbaa.
Pumbaa 	We were not worried.
Timon 	No, not worried.
Pumbaa 	'Cause no worries.
Timon 	Nope. Hakuna matata.
Pumbaa 	We were concerned because...
Timon 	Because, you know...
Pumbaa 	You're our friend.
Simba 	What about the meaningless line of indifference?
Pumbaa 	Well, [Pumbaa scratches himself.] we were thinking...
Timon 	That's a good point.
Pumbaa 	...maybe... Maybe it curves a little bit.
Timon 	I mean, [Timon paces toward Simba.] Simba, look, I'm happy to admit when Pumbaa's wrong, [Timon pauses.] and this is one of those instances.
Pumbaa 	What? That wasn't my thing. [Pumbaa bumps into Timon with his snout, and Timon falls over.] You told me about the line.
 	Timon walks away from Pumbaa.
Timon 	Wait, hold on. [Timon joins Simba and Nala on the overlook.] Now, this is the place you're fighting for?
Simba 	Yes, Timon. This is my home.
Pumbaa 	Is it behind that terrifying rock?
Timon 	Talk about your fixer-upper. [Timon stands.] I like what you've done with it, although a bit heavy on the carcass.
 	Pumbaa notices Zazu.
Pumbaa 	Hey, hey, look. A bird.
Simba 	Timon, Pumbaa, this is Zazu.
Timon 	Oh, wow. [Timon sits.] It's a puffin.
Zazu 	Charming. [Zazu flies up into a nearby tree.] Simba, we are with you until the end.
 	Pumbaa strides forward to join Simba, Nala, and Timon on the overlook.
Pumbaa 	We are at your service, my liege.
Simba 	Follow me!
 	Simba, Nala, Timon, and Pumbaa start toward Pride Rock. Zazu follows them. Simba, Nala, Timon, and Pumbaa creep toward Pride Rock, stopping in a copse of trees. Zazu lands next to them. Hyenas loiter in the group's path to Pride Rock.
Hyenas 	*laugh*
Timon 	Hyenas everywhere.
Pumbaa 	I hope it's a quick death. You know, just...just not a lot of chewing.
Timon 	What's your plan for getting us past the slobbering guards?
Simba 	Live bait.
 	Simba, Nala, and Zazu look at Pumbaa. Timon turns and looks at Pumbaa as well.
Pumbaa 	That's a great idea. Those guys could never resist fresh meat. So, all we need to do is find something that's, like, big and plump and juicy. Maybe like a gnu? [Simba, Nala, Timon, and Zazu continue to stare at Pumbaa.] Why is everyone looking at me?
 	Cut to a close-up of Timon.
Timon 	Bonjour, mademoiselle. [The hyenas look up.] It is with deepest pride and greatest pleasure that we proudly present [The camera zooms out to reveal that Timon is standing on Pumbaa.] your dinner. [The hyenas approach.] Be our... Gah!
 	Timon and Pumbaa flee, with the hyenas in hot pursuit.
Hyenas 	*bark*
Timon 	It's working, Pumbaa. [Simba and Nala watch the hyenas chase Timon and Pumbaa.] *screams*
 	While the hyenas chase Timon and Pumbaa in one direction, Simba and Nala run the other way, toward Pride Rock. The camera zooms out to show Rafiki watching from his tree. He turns and digs under a branch, then dramatically draws out a staff. He tests it briefly.
Rafiki 	My old friend.
 	Cut to Scar and Sarabi on the promontory of Pride Rock. The hyenas stand behind Scar, and lightning flickers in the background.
Scar 	Sarabi, why put yourself through this? [Scar circles Sarabi.] All you have to do is be my queen. You're suffering for what? The memory of a life you once knew? A king you once loved? [Scar paces away from Sarabi.] I tried to make you understand what a true king can be.
Sarabi 	Scar, a true king's power is his compassion.
 	Scar rounds on Sarabi.
Scar 	I am ten times the king Mufasa was!
Sarabi 	You are nothing compared to Mufasa.
Scar 	*roars*
 	Scar lunges at Sarabi and begins pummeling her with his paws. The lionesses stand up in concern. Scar and Sarabi fight.
Scar and Sarabi 	*growl*
 	Simba emerges.
Simba 	*roars*
 	As Simba roars, lightning flashes over him. Thunder rumbles. Scar looks over in concern.
Scar 	Mufasa? It can't be.
Simba 	Get away from my mother.
 	Simba jumps down from the ledge that he is standing on and runs toward Sarabi.
Sarabi 	Simba. [Simba and Sarabi walk toward one another.] You're alive? [Sarabi nuzzles Simba.] How can that be?
Simba 	I'm here, Mother. I'm home.
Scar 	Simba, I'm so happy to see you... [pointedly] alive.
 	Behind Scar, the hyenas cower.
Hyenas 	*whimper*
 	Simba advances on Scar.
Simba 	[furiously] Give me one good reason why I shouldn't rip you apart.
Scar 	I can give you more than one. You see, they think I'm king.
 	The hyenas gather around Scar. Other hyenas, including Shenzi, advance on Simba from behind.
Hyenas 	*growl*
 	Nala runs over to join the lionesses.
Nala 	Well, we don't. Your reign is over, Scar. Simba is the rightful king. If you want to get him, [Nala bounds onto a tall rock.] you have to get through us. [Nala halfway turns over one shoulder.] Are you with me, lions?
Lionesses 	*roar*
Simba 	The choice is yours, Scar. Step down or fight.
Scar 	Must this all end in violence? I'd hate to be responsible for the death of a family member, [Scar paces in front of Simba.] to feel the shame of knowing I took the life of someone I love.
Simba 	I put all that behind me.
Scar 	But have they put it behind them? Do your faithful subjects know what you've done?
Nala 	[to Simba] What is he talking about?
Scar 	So, you haven't told them your little secret? [Scar sits.] Well, Simba, now's your chance to confess. Tell them who's responsible for Mufasa's death.
 	The lionesses look expectantly at Simba.
Simba 	It was me.
 	Simba turns his back on Sarabi.
Sarabi 	[heartbroken] It's not true. Tell me it's not true.
Simba 	It's true. I'm sorry.
 	Scar stands.
Scar 	He admits it. Murderer!
 	Scar stalks toward Simba.
Simba 	No, no. [stammering] It was an accident.
Scar 	If it weren't for you, the king would be alive. It's your fault he's dead. Do you deny it?
 	Scar circles around Simba, and he stumbles toward the promontory.
Simba 	[stammering] I'm not a murderer.
 	Scar backs Simba toward the promontory.
Scar 	We should believe a son who takes the life of a father? We should believe a son who takes the life of a king? A son who abandons his mother?
Simba 	No. I'm... I'm...
Scar 	You're what? Say it! Are you the king?
Simba 	No. No, I'm...
Scar 	Are you the king?
 	Simba backs to the end of the promontory and nearly slips off.
Simba 	No, I'm...
Scar 	You're what?
Simba 	I'm...
Scar 	Say it!
Simba 	I'm nothing.
Scar 	Then bow to your king!
 	Simba slips over the edge of the promontory, barely catching on with his claws.
Simba 	*roars*
 	Nala runs forward.
Nala 	Simba!
 	Lightning strikes, igniting a tree below Pride Rock. Sarabi paces forward, watching in distress. The fire begins to spread. The camera pans up to show Simba clinging to Pride Rock for dear life.
Simba 	*grunts*
 	Scar approaches Simba slowly.
Scar 	This looks familiar. Where have I seen this before? Oh, yes. I remember. This is the way Mufasa looked before he died.
Simba 	*pants*
Scar 	I looked down, saw the fear in his eyes. [Scar jumps onto Simba's paws.] *growls*
Simba 	*roars*
Scar 	And here's my little secret: [Scar leans in close.] I killed Mufasa.
 	A flashback starts. In slow motion, Mufasa falls to his death in the gorge.
Mufasa 	*screams*
 	Young Simba watches in horror.
Simba 	[echoing] No!
 	In the present and in regular speed, Simba steels himself and bites Scar's mane.
Simba 	*roars*
Scar 	*grunts*
 	Scar backs away, and Simba uses the momentum to pull himself back up Pride Rock.
Simba 	*roars*
 	Simba advances on Scar, who backs away.
Simba 	My father. Your own brother. How could you?
 	Scar turns to face the lionesses.
Scar 	First, he kills Mufasa. And now, he wants to kill me!
Simba 	You killed him! Tell them the truth.
 	Scar backs toward his hyena minions.
Scar 	Don't believe his lies!
Sarabi 	[softly] Scar... [Sarabi strides toward Scar.] you told us you didn't get to the gorge in time.
Scar 	That's true.
Sarabi 	[harshly] Then how did you see the look in Mufasa's eyes?
 	Scar stares in silence.
Simba 	Murderer!
Scar 	[to the hyenas] Kill them all!
Hyenas 	*cackle*
 	The hyenas charge at Simba.
Simba 	*growls*
 	The hyenas swarm Simba, who fights back. Simba grabs a hyena and tosses it aside.
Hyena 	*whimpers*
Nala 	Lions, attack!
 	Nala charges into battle. The other lionesses follow suit.
Lionesses 	*growl*
 	The hyenas charge at the lionesses.
Hyenas 	*cackle*
 	The hyenas and lionesses fight. Meanwhile, Simba continues to fight off hyenas on the promontory. Shenzi charges at Simba.
Shenzi 	*yells*
 	Shenzi bowls into Simba, and the hyenas manage to knock him onto his side. Nala looks up in concern as Simba is swarmed by hyenas.
Nala 	Simba! [Nala knocks several hyenas off Simba.] *grunts*
 	Nala fights off the hyenas. Cut to Timon and Pumbaa running into a cave.
Timon and Pumbaa 	*pant*
 	Timon and Pumbaa pause and look outside the cave.
Timon 	Pumbaa, I think we lost them.
Pumbaa 	That was terrifying.
 	Behind Timon and Pumbaa, eyes gleam from the shadows.
Hyenas 	*growl*
 	Four hyenas stalk into the light.
Pumbaa 	Do you hear a low growl?
Hyena 	Looks like we'll be having pig for dinner. [Timon turns around.] Plump and chubby.
Pumbaa 	Chubby? [Pumbaa turns around.] Did he just call me chubby?
Timon 	Uh-oh.
 	Timon hops off Pumbaa's back and retreats to the sidelines.
Pumbaa 	It sounded... It sounded a lot like he just said "chubby," which would be a mistake because [The hyenas surround Pumbaa.] I will not be made to feel ashamed of who I am!
 	Timon watches in concern.
Timon 	Oh, boy.
Pumbaa 	I may run from hyenas, but I will always fight a bully.
 	Pumbaa charges at a hyena and headbutts it aside.
Hyena 	*whimpers*
 	Pumbaa charges and headbutts another hyena.
Pumbaa 	*grunts*
Hyena 	*whimpers*
 	The remaining hyenas flee. Pumbaa headbutts them out of the cave.
Hyenas 	*cackle*
Pumbaa 	*grunts* [Pumbaa pauses, and Timon climbs into his mane.] *sighs*
Timon 	You feel better, Pumbaa?
Pumbaa 	I do.
Timon 	You got that out of your system?
Pumbaa 	I did.
 	Cut to Simba fighting the hyenas on the promontory.
Simba 	*growls*
Hyenas 	*cackle*
 	Nala fights hyenas alongside Simba.
Nala 	*growls* [Shenzi glares at Nala.] *roars*
Shenzi 	*growls*
 	Nala glares back at Shenzi.
Nala 	*growls*
 	Shenzi stalks toward Nala.
Shenzi 	Now, this is a meal I've waited my whole life for.
Nala 	I've been waiting too...and I'm not a cub anymore!
 	Nala lunges at Shenzi. They fight.
Nala and Shenzi 	*growl*
 	Nala and Shenzi roll over.
Nala 	*grunts*
 	Nala and Shenzi continue to fight.
Nala and Shenzi 	*growl*
 	Zazu swoops over the battlefield.
Zazu 	For king and country!
 	Zazu swoops down and pecks Azizi.
Azizi 	*grunts* [Zazu swoops down and pecks Azizi again.] *grunts* It's the bird. I got him! [Zazu briefly lands on Azizi's back, then takes to the air again.] I got him!
 	Azizi leaps up at Zazu but misses. He runs away, with Zazu chasing after him and pecking at him.
Zazu 	Tally-ho!
Azizi 	Oh, no. He's got me! He's got me! [Azizi runs head-on into a rock.] *grunts*
 	The hyenas chase after Zazu.
Kamari 	Get that bird!
 	The hyenas leap up and snap at Zazu, who dodges their attacks.
Zazu 	*grunts*
Hyenas 	*growl*
Zazu 	*whimpers* [The hyenas corner Zazu against a wall.] Please. Let's discuss this.
 	The hyenas surround Zazu.
Hyenas 	*growl*
Rafiki 	[from offscreen] *shouts in Xhosa* [A stick whacks the hyenas away. Suddenly, Rafiki jumps down from the ceiling.] *shouts in Xhosa*
 	Rafiki begins beating the hyenas with his staff.
Hyenas 	*yelp*
 	The hyenas flee the cave. Rafiki watches them go, then lifts his staff over his head triumphantly.
Rafiki 	*shouts in Xhosa*
 	Cut to Pumbaa's point of view as he charges through the hyenas on Pride Rock.
Pumbaa 	*yells*
 	Pumbaa knocks several hyenas aside.
Hyenas 	*yelp*
 	Pumbaa races to the end of the promontory, then does an about-face.
Pumbaa 	*grunts* [Pumbaa charges back at the hyenas.] *yells*
Hyenas 	*yelp*
 	Pumbaa skids to a halt.
Timon 	That never gets old!
 	Cut to Nala fighting Shenzi.
Nala and Shenzi 	*grunt*
 	Several hyenas nip at Nala from behind, and she turns to swat them away. Taking advantage of Nala's distraction, Shenzi bowls her over.
Shenzi 	*yells*
 	The hyenas overwhelm Nala. She kicks one away.
Hyena 	*whimpers*
Nala 	*growls* [Finally alone, Nala and Shenzi fight. Nala bites down hard on Shenzi's neck.] *roars* [Nala rolls over, flipping Shenzi off Pride Rock.] *grunts*
Shenzi 	*yelps*
 	Nala continues to fight the remaining hyenas. Simba fights as well.
Simba, Nala, hyenas, and lionesses	*growl*
 	Scar watches the battle turn in favor of the lionesses. The hyenas begin to flee Pride Rock.
Hyenas 	*whine*
 	In the midst of battle, Simba pauses and watches as Scar tries to escape up Pride Rock. Simba takes chase.
Simba 	*growls* [Simba chases Scar up Pride Rock. Scar leaps past him, and Simba takes a swipe at him.] *roars* [Scar climbs higher and higher until he is trapped on the peak of Pride Rock. Simba climbs up and stalks toward Scar.] It's over, Scar.
Scar 	Have mercy. I beg you.
 	Simba paces in front of Scar.
Simba 	Mercy? After what you did?
 	Scar paces in front of Simba, as if searching for an escape.
Scar 	It was the hyenas. Those revolting scavengers made me do it. [Behind Scar, Shenzi, Azizi, and Kamari run up.] I was planning on killing them all.
Shenzi, Azizi, and Kamari 	*growl*
Simba 	You fooled the hyenas, [Scar tries to dodge around Simba, but Simba blocks his path.] just like you fooled me. *snarls*
 	Scar turns and cowers against a rock wall.
Scar 	Simba, you wouldn't kill your only uncle.
 	Simba paces toward Scar.
Simba 	No, Scar. I'm not like you.
Scar 	[relieved] Oh, Simba. You are truly noble, and I will make it up to you. Just tell me how I can prove myself. Tell me what you want me to do.
Simba 	Run. Run away, Scar. Run away, and never return.
Scar 	[softly] Yes. Of course. [Scar begins to walk past Simba.] As you wish...Your Majesty!
 	Suddenly, Scar flicks burning embers into Simba's face.
Simba 	Ah!
 	Scar lunges at Simba.
Scar 	*roars*
 	Simba and Scar fight.
Simba and Scar 	*growl*
Simba 	You can't win, Scar!
Scar 	This is my kingdom! My destiny!
 	Simba and Scar fight in slow motion.
Simba and Scar 	*growl*
 	At last, Simba manages to roll Scar off Pride Rock. Scar falls backward and disappears into the smoke below Pride Rock.
Scar 	*screams* [In regular speed, Simba watches. Cut to Scar lying at the base of Pride Rock.] *groans* [Scar staggers to his paws and begins to walk away. Suddenly, the hyenas surround him, and he pauses.] My friends. It will take some time, but together, we will build our army!
 	Kamari stalks toward Scar.
Kamari 	"Friends," huh? I thought you said we were "revolting scavengers."
 	Azizi stalks toward Scar.
Azizi 	Yeah. That you wanted to kill us.
 	Scar backs away as the hyenas advance.
Scar 	[desperately] No, no. Let me explain. I was trying to fool him. We will rule together.
 	Shenzi emerges through the smoke, stalking toward Scar.
Shenzi 	There's only one true thing you ever said, Scar. [Scar looks at Shenzi.] A hyena's belly...is never full!
Hyenas 	*cackle*
Scar 	*growls* [The hyenas begin to attack Scar, who tries to fight them off.] No... [The hyenas overwhelm Scar.] No!
 	The camera pans up to show the shadows of the hyenas as they devour Scar.
Hyenas 	[echoing] *cackle*
 	Fade to a shot of dark evening clouds. Thunder rumbles. The camera slowly pans to the side to show Pride Rock. The rain begins to extinguish the fires. Simba climbs a rock and overlooks the lionesses. They look up at him expectantly, and he walks over to join them. Timon and Pumbaa approach. Simba strides past the lionesses. He nuzzles Sarabi, then Nala. Zazu lands nearby and bows to Simba.
Zazu 	Your Majesty.
 	Simba looks up to where Rafiki is standing on Pride Rock. Simba climbs up to meet Rafiki, and Nala climbs up to stand behind them. Rafiki strokes Simba's forehead. After a moment, Simba walks toward the promontory, with the lionesses watching him. He begins his ascent. Upon reaching the edge, he pauses and looks up. Above, the clouds part.
Mufasa 	[from offscreen] Remember.
Simba 	*roars*
Lionesses 	*roar*
 	Timon climbs into Pumbaa's mane.
Simba 	*roars*
Chorus 	Busa le lizwe bo. Busa le lizwe bo. [Fade to a puddle by daylight. A mouse scurries into it and washes itself.] Busa le lizwe bo. Lethu busa ngoxolo. Is'khathi sifikile.
 	The mouse runs off.
Lebo M 	Se fi le.
Chorus 	Is'khathi busa iyo.
 	The camera pans up to show the Pride Lands restored to their former glory. Pride Landers gather around Pride Rock, upon which Simba stands.
Lebo M 	Baba ti tabo.
Chorus 	Is'khathi sifikile.
Lebo M 	Maye babo. Busa ilomhlaba.
Chorus 	Is'khathi sifikile.
Elephants 	*trumpet*
Chorus 	Is'khathi sifikile.
Lebo M 	Se fi le.
 	More animals gather around Pride Rock.
Chorus 	Busa Simba. Busa Simba.
Baby ostriches 	*chitter*
Chorus 	Ubuse ngo xolo. Ubuse ngo thando. [The camera pans up to show Simba on Pride Rock.] Ubuse ngo xolo. Ubuse ngo thando. Ubuse ngo xolo. [Nala strides up to join Simba, while Zazu flies toward them.] Ingonyama nengw' enamabala. [Zazu lands on Pride Rock and bows to Simba.] Ingonyama nengw' enamabala. [Simba and Nala nuzzle.] 'Till we find our place [Rafiki strides up Pride Rock, holding a cub over one shoulder. Simba and Nala part to let him pass.] on the path unwinding [Rafiki holds up the cub.] in the Circle...
 	The gathered animals jump for joy.
Pride Landers 	*cry out*
Chorus 	...the Circle of Life. [Timon and Pumbaa watch proudly. A baby warthog sidles up next to Pumbaa.] Circle of Life!
Simba and Nala's cub 	*yowls*
 	The title card appears. The credits roll.
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