Tragedy of the Tree (EBA's Fanon)

Tragedy of the Tree is the second episode in EBA's Fanon, a continuation of The Lion Guard.
==Synopsis==
After a tragic event at the Tree of Life, the Night Pride are forced to return to the Pride Lands.
==Transcript==
(December 9th, 2023 / 1-E2-R0) Tragedy of the Tree: Initial Release
Section 1 of 5: Opening 	Section 1 of 5: Opening
 	The title card appears. The episode name appears on the card: ◄ TRAGEDY OF THE TREE ►
 	♪ {Some Swahili or Swinglish Background Song.} ♪
 	The scene opens with a sunrise (classic Lion King opening).
 	{A montage begins, showing the Night Pride protecting the Tree of Life and welcoming animals seeking refuge.}
 	The scene cuts to the Night Pride, minus Rani. Anga is flying above.
Anga 	Everyone! Bhaaloo is attacking a cheetah, just outside the mountain pass!
Bunga 	Ooh, another bad guy wants to mess with the Night Pride.
Kion 	Everyone, let's go!
 	The scene cuts to the mountain pass.
Kion 	With strength and respect...
Everyone 	Night Pride protect!
 	
 	The scene cuts to just outside the mountain pass.
Bhaaloo 	Sorry Duma, but you've reached the end of the line.
Kion 	Not while we're around.
Bhaaloo 	What? Who are you?
Kion 	I'm King Kion of the Tree of Life, and the leader of the Night Pride.
Bhaaloo 	The Night Pride eh?
Surak 	Yes, The Night Pride. We defend the Tree of Life, and the animals seeking refuge here.
Beshte 	So, you might want to stop what you're doing.
Bhaaloo 	These fools think they can scare Bhaaloo, the bravest animal there is.
Bunga 	Pfft, nah. Haven't you heard of me? I'm Bunga, and I'm the bravest.
Bhaaloo 	Really now? If you're so brave, bring it on.
Bunga 	Oh yeah, let's do it.
 	Kion pounces at Bhaaloo, who jumps out of the way.
Bhaaloo 	Oops. You missed me.
Fuli 	My turn!
 	Fuli pounces at Bhaaloo. Bhaaloo is hit and falls.
Bhaaloo 	Hmm, not bad... not that often does Bhaaloo encounter such a challenge.
 	Bhaaloo jumps towards Fuli, who runs away. Bhaaloo misses, falling.
Fuli 	*Mocking Bhaaloo* Oops. You missed me.
 	Kion pounces at Bhaaloo. Kion growls.
 	Bhaaloo notices a bird flying away from the Tree of Life. The others do not notice the bird.
 	Bhaaloo pushes Kion off and jumps up.
Bhaaloo 	It's going to take a bit more than that to take down Bhaaloo.
Bunga 	Okay, how about this?
 	Bunga releases a stink bomb.
Bhaaloo 	*Coughs* Fine. You've won this battle. Don't get used to it.
 	Bhaaloo runs away.
Kion 	Nice work everyone.
Section 2 of 5: The Fire 	Section 2 of 5: The Fire
Nirmala 	[To Duma] You alright?
Duma 	Yeah, thank you.
Fuli 	Happy to help.
Surak 	So, who are you? And what brings you to the Tree of Life?
Duma 	My name is Duma, I came here because I'm getting old, and can't easily run from the leopards back home anymore. Can you help me?
Kion 	Of course, we'll bring you to Queen Rani and she'll be able to help.
Duma 	Oh thank you!
Kion 	No problem, just follow-
 	Ullu flies in.
Ullu 	*Hoots* Night Pride! The Tree of Life is on fire!
Kion 	Hevi kabisa!
Ono 	Hapana!
Beshte 	Oh no!
Ullu 	I've already warned Queen Rani, but the fire is spreading fast.
Kion 	Then we need to get moving.
Duma 	What about me?
Kion 	Stay here. We'll come back after we put out this fire.
Duma 	Okay.
 	
 	The scene cuts to a fire at the Tree of Life. The Night Pride run towards the fire. Rani and Kopa are already working on stopping the fire.
Kion 	Beshte, Bunga, Baliyo, firebreaks! Everyone else, let's put out this fire.
Beshte 	Alright, twende kiboko!
Bunga 	Zuka zama!
 	Everyone works to stop the fire from spreading.
Kion 	It's spreading fast. We need to hurry, or else we might not be able to put it out.
 	Everyone keeps working to stop the fire from spreading.
Section 3 of 5 	Section 3 of 5
 	Some time passes. The Night Pride continues trying to put out the fire.
Kion 	The fire is faster than us... Rani!
Rani 	Yes Kion?
Kion 	There's nothing we can do. We have to get everyone out of here, NOW!
Rani 	Are... are you sure?
Kion 	The fire's too big. We won't be able to put it out. We need to hurry. Get everyone out of here.
 	Rani is upset by what Kion has just said. Although, she does agree with him.
Rani 	But...
Kion 	We don't have a choice. Start getting everyone out of here, I'll alert the rest of the Night Pride.
Rani 	Okay...
Kion 	Kopa, go with Rani, help get everyone out of here.
Kopa 	Got it.
 	The scene cuts to Beshte, Bunga, and Baliyo attempting to prevent the fire from spreading. Kion approaches them.
Kion 	Beshte, Bunga, Baliyo, we won't be able to put this fire out. We need to get everyone out of here, now!
Beshte 	Okay, hop on Little B.
Bunga 	Coming.
 	Bunga hops on Beshte, who walks away.
Baliyo 	Wait, you mean, our home is just going to go up in flames?
Kion 	I'm afraid so. But we need to get all the animals to safety.
Baliyo 	Understood.
 	
 	The scene cuts to Ono, Nirmala, and Surak attempting to extinguish the fire. Kion approaches them.
Kion 	Surak, Nirmala, Ono, we need to get everyone out of here. The fire's too big.
Surak 	Got it, lets go Nirmala.
Nirmala 	Alright.
Ono 	Kion, what's going on?
Kion 	No time to explain, just get everyone out of here before it's too late.
Ono 	Affirmative.
 	The scene cuts to Fuli, Anga, and Makini attempting to extinguish the fire. Kion approaches them.
Kion 	Fuli, Anga, Makini, we need to get everyone out of here, now!
Anga 	What's going on?
Kion 	We won't be able to put this fire out. We need to get everyone out of here.
Fuli 	Alright, huwezi.
 	Fuli runs off.
Anga 	Anga lenga.
 	Anga flies away.
Makini 	Aww man, I worked so hard on those paintings...
Kion 	It's alright Makini, just focus on getting everyone to safety.
Makini 	I will.
 	{A montage begins, showing the Night Pride evacuating the Tree of Life.}
Kion 	Everyone's out. Let's get out of here!
 	Everyone follows Kion out of the Tree of Life. The scene cuts to just outside the mountain pass. The Night Pride is seen running through the pass.
 	
Kion 	Is uh, everyone alright?
Ono 	Uhh... ffirmative...
Rani 	*Exhales* Just when I started getting the hang of this "queen" thing...
Kion 	It's alright Rani. You were a great queen.
Rani 	Thanks Kion. But, what do we do now?
Kion 	I... don't know, I'll think of something.
Fuli 	Hey, I have an idea.
Kion 	Fuli?
Fuli 	Ullu, do you know where the Pride Lands are?
Ullu 	I think so. Why?
Fuli 	The Pride Lands would be the perfect place to bring these animals. Everyone there respects the Circle of Life.
Kion 	But we'd need permission from my dad first.
Fuli 	Exactly. Ullu, can you fly down to the Pride Lands? Let King Simba know what happened, and ask for his permission to bring all of these animals to the Pride Lands.
Ullu 	Sure thing, but it'll take me a while.
Kion 	That's alright, we can handle things here for as long as we need to.
Ullu 	I'll be back as soon as I can.
 	Ullu flies away.
Makini 	[To Kion] Do you think Simba will allow us to bring all of these animals? There sure are quite a lot.
Kion 	My dad respects the Circle of Life more than anyone else I know. Not letting these animals live in the Pride Lands, would be disrespecting the Circle of Life.
Makini 	Yay, I can't wait to go back to the Pride Lands! You think Rafiki misses me?
Kion 	I don't see why he wouldn't.
 	Kion definitely sees why he would.
Makini 	Oh boy Rafiki would be so happy to see how good of a Royal Mjuzi I've become!
Kion 	He would.
 	Kion is much more truthful this time.
Kopa 	The Pride Lands... finally, I'm going home!
 	Kion smiles in return.
Kion 	*Announces* Alright everyone, let's get some rest. If Ullu comes back tomorrow, we'll need everyone at full strength to begin the long walk to the Pride Lands.
Section 4 of 5: Journey To The Pride Lands	Section 4 of 5: Journey To The Pride Lands
Duma 	The Pride Lands? I'm from around there!
Kion 	You are?
Duma 	Yeah! I live in the Back Lands.
Kion 	Wow, I didn't know that. How's Queen Dhahabu?
Duma 	Happy as always. It was actually her Queen's Guard that told me I should come here.
Fuli 	Ha, at one point, I was part of her Queen's Guard.
Duma 	Why'd you leave the Guard?
Fuli 	I was already a member of the Lion Guard. Kinda hard to be in 2 guards at once.
Duma 	The Lion Guard? You mean the group of lions that mess everything up?
 	That line clearly grabs Kion's attention.
Kion 	Mess everything up?
Duma 	Yes, the Lion Guard in the Pride Lands, they don't know what they're doing. And their leader, Vitani I think... I've heard her talking about giving up.
Kion 	When Fuli was in the Lion Guard, I was the leader. But, then Vitani proved to be the fiercest in the Pride Lands, so I made her the new leader. I moved here to be with Rani after that. I didn't realize Vitani was having a hard time.
Duma 	Yeah, she keeps using her "roar thing" and it's messing things up. I don't think she's doing it on purpose though.
Kion 	Maybe she just needs help from a former Lion Guard leader.
Duma 	Wait, you're Kion right?
Kion 	Yeah.
Duma 	Everyone keeps telling Vitani that she is the reason Kion isn't there anymore. And, that it's her fault that the greatest Lion Guard leader the Pride Lands has ever seen left.
Kion 	They think I was the greatest leader?
Duma 	Of course, and I can see why. You're an awesome king.
Kion 	Thanks Duma, but, if Vitani's having trouble, I need to help her.
Duma 	I don't know if a little help would be enough though.
Beshte 	I'm sure Kion can help her. Kion's good at that kind of thing.
Kion 	Right. Now, let's get some rest. We've got a long day ahead of us tomorrow.
 	
 	The scene jumps ahead to the next day.
Anga 	Hey, I see someone coming.
Rani 	Can you see who it is?
Anga 	It's an owl. Looks like it might be Ullu.
Kion 	Hopefully she's coming back with good news.
Fuli 	I hope so too.
 	Ullu flies down towards the Night Pride. Ullu hoots as she flies in.
Kion 	Ullu, how'd it go?
Ullu 	I spoke with King Simba and Queen Nala. They have permitted all of the animals to live in the Pride Lands.
Kion 	Awesome, thank you Ullu.
Rani 	Thanks for everything Ullu.
Ullu 	Happy to help Rani.
 	Kion and Rani stand on top of a rock and address the animals of the Tree of Life.
Rani 	*Announces* Everyone! We have found a new home for you. The trip there will be long, but you'll all be safe. Is everyone ready?
 	Various animals respond in the affirmative.
Kion 	Then let's go!
 	{A montage begins, showing the animals taking the long journey to the Pride Lands.} - They took the longer route since there are too many animals for Azaad's route.
Section 5 of 5: Return To The Pride Lands 	Section 5 of 5: Return To The Pride Lands
 	The scene cuts to Pride Rock. Simba, Nala, and Zazu are standing on the peak, overlooking the Pride Lands.
Kion 	Mom, Dad!
 	The camera moves to show Kion and the Night Pride, along with Kopa running towards the peak of Pride Rock.
Simba and Nala 	Kion!
Rani 	Your majesty.
Simba 	Did everyone get here safely?
Ono 	Indeed. We have everyone.
Simba 	Excellent. Zazu?
Zazu 	Yes sire?
Simba 	Find Kiara, soon it will be her responsibility to show new animals around the Pride Lands. And, she should practice with these animals.
Zazu 	Yes, of course, sire.
 	Zazu flies away.
Nala 	Rani, welcome to the Pride Lands.
Rani 	Thanks, I'm excited to be here. I've never been to the Pride Lands before.
 	
Simba 	[To Kopa] And, who's this?
Kopa 	*Hesitates* Dad...
 	Cue the surprised/confused look on Simba and Nala's faces.
Simba 	Kopa?
 	Kopa nods. Simba and Nala's expressions change to a mixture of excitement, surprise, and confusion.
Nala 	Kopa!
 	Simba and Nala run towards Kopa and nuzzle him.
Nala 	But... how? We thought you were dead.
Kopa 	No, I'm still alive. I ran away after I was attacked... I've been trying to find my way home since. Eventually, I found the Tree of Life.
Kion 	Dad, you never told me I had a brother. Why?
Simba 	I know... we can talk about that later.
 	The camera moves to show Kiara and Kovu heading towards the peak.
Kiara 	Hey Kion!
Kion 	Hey Kiara, Kovu.
Kovu 	Hey Kion.
Simba 	Kiara, soon you and Kovu will be king and queen of the Pride Lands. As king and queen, you'll be responsible for showing new animals around.
Kiara 	Yeah, I know that.
Simba 	Since my time will be ending soon, you should learn to do these things now. We have some new animals, could you show them around?
Kiara 	We have new animals?
Kion 	A lot of new animals.
Kiara 	Why?
Kion 	There was a fire at the Tree of Life, and we couldn't put it out.
Kovu 	Oh no!
Nala 	So you'll need to show all of these animals around.
Kiara 	Okay, everyone, follow me.
Simba 	Kiara, wait. There's something else I have to tell you...
Kiara 	What?
Simba 	Kiara... you were not our first cub.
Kiara 	What?
Nala 	You have an older brother.
Kiara 	I do?
Kopa 	Yes, you do... Hello, Kiara, I'm Kopa, your older brother.
Kiara 	Hello... why didn't I know this until now?
Simba 	I'll talk to you and Kion about it later. First, I'd like to talk with Kopa. Take the animals around the Pride Lands. We'll talk later.
Kiara 	Okay.
 	Kiara, Kovu, and the Night Pride leave. Simba and Nala leave with Kopa.
 	Roll the end credits.
Note: As with all episodes I create, there is a chance it will be updated in the future. If you feel something needs changing, let me know and maybe I'll make that change.
==Summary==
For months, the Night Pride have been welcoming new animals to the Tree of Life, and defending it from threats. After the Night Pride saves a cheetah named Duma from a bear name Bhaaloo, Ullu warns the Night Pride that the Tree of Life as caught fire! The Night Pride work hard but are unable to put the fire out. Everyone makes it out safely.
Duma then reveals that she came from the Back Lands. During a conversation between her and Fuli, she reveals that Vitani has been struggling as leader of the Lion Guard. Kion insists that all she needs is a little guidance. Upon return to the Pride Lands, Kopa reveals to Simba and Nala that he is still alive.
==Characters==
Main Characters 	Secondary Characters	Minor Characters
Bhaaloo (Original Character)	Anga 	Dhahabu (Mentioned)
Kiara 	Baliyo 	Duma (Original Character)
Kion 	Beshte 	Kovu
Kopa 	Bunga 	Rafiki (Mentioned)
Rani 	Fuli 	Vitani (Mentioned)
 	Nala 	Tai (Original Character)
 	Nirmala 	
 	Ono 	
 	Simba 	
 	Surak 	
 	Ullu 	
 	Zazu 	
==Development==
During early versions of EBA's Fanon, Bhaaloo was planned to only appear at the start of this episode and never be seen again. Bhaaloo didn't have any backstory, and his only motivation for attacking Duma was an easy meal. At some point during development, I made the realization that a new antagonist is a must, and Bhaaloo was perfect for the job. Prior to Bhaaloo's "promotion" to "main antagonist", the fire was caused by natural causes.
==Trivia==
* Bhaaloo was originally planned to only appear once at the start of this episode. This was later changed when Bhaaloo became the main antagonist.
* Rani visits the Pride Lands for the first time in this episode.
* This is considered the first episode made in EBA's Fanon, even though the first draft of The Lion Sleeps Tonight (EBA's Fanon) predates it. This is because early drafts of this episode closely resemble to completed version, unlike in The Lion Sleeps Tonight where only the concept resembles the completed version.
* This episode was originally part of Return of the Guard (EBA's Fanon). However, during major revisions that started on October 31st, 2023, the episode was split into 2.
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