Let Sleeping Crocs Lie/Transcript

Fade to a herd of sable antelope stampeding across the savanna.
Sable antelope 	*low*
 	The Lion Guard runs into frame, pursuing the sable antelope.
Kion 	They're still not slowing down.
Beshte 	*pants* That rockslide must'a really spooked 'em!
 	Ono's vision flickers. Cut to his perspective. The camera sweeps up from the sable antelope stampede to a dead-end canyon in their path.
Ono 	There's a dead-end canyon up ahead to the left. If we guide the herd there, we can contain them and calm them down!
Kion 	Great idea, Ono! Let's follow Ono's plan. Fuli, you take the lead!
Fuli 	On it!
 	Fuli speeds ahead. The sable antelope reach a fork in their path. Fuli runs past them and halts aburptly in their path, steering them into the dead-end canyon on their left. The sable antelope stampede into the dead-end canyon.
Sable antelope 	*low*
 	Cut to Makuu's float asleep underground.
Crocodiles 	*snore*
 	The ground rumbles as the sable antelope stampede overhead.
Sable antelope 	*low*
 	Dust and rocks begin to fall on the slumbering crocodiles. A rock hits Makuu on the head, waking him. He stands.
Makuu 	Huh?
 	More rocks fall, waking the other crocodiles. Kiburi stands.
Kiburi 	What's all the noise, Makuu?
Makuu 	I don't know. But I'm gonna find out.
 	Cut to the Lion Guard standing in front of the calmed sable antelope in the dead-end canyon.
Sable antelope 	*snort*
Kion 	So, is everyone calmed down?
Sable antelope 	*snort*
Kion 	Great! Then you're good to go home. Slowly this time. Okay?
 	The sable antelope walk away.
Beshte 	That's right. Nice and slow.
Sable antelope 	*low*
 	Bunga paces alongside the sable antelope, waving.
Bunga 	See ya, anty-lanty-lopes! [Makuu walks out of a nearby cave. Bunga waves.] Oh, hi, Makuu. [Bunga pulls to a halt.] Makuu?!
 	Kion turns around and approaches Makuu.
Kion 	Makuu? [The rest of the Lion Guard gather behind Kion.] I thought you'd be sleeping through the dry season with the rest of the crocodiles.
Makuu 	Oh, I was. [Makuu paces toward Kion.] But then, someone drove a herd of antelope right past our sleeping cave!
Bunga 	Hey! I think he might be talking about us!
Ono 	He is. And using this canyon was my idea.
Bunga 	Whoa! [Bunga points at Ono.] So, it's all your fault!
Fuli 	Bunga!
Ono 	No. Bunga's right. It is my fault.
Kion 	I'm so sorry, Makuu. I forgot your float was sleeping in that cave.
 	Cut to Kiburi standing in the cave entrance.
Kiburi 	We were sleeping. [Kiburi sidles up to Makuu.] But now, thanks to the Lion Guard, we're all wide awake! So, whad'daya gonna do about it? Huh?
 	Fuli approaches Kiburi.
Fuli 	Take it easy, Kiburi.
Bunga 	Sheesh! Somebody got up on the wrong side of the cave.
Beshte 	You can't blame him for bein' upset. We did wake 'em up.
Ono 	And crocodiles usually spend the whole dry season in deep sleep. [Ono flies off Beshte's back and lands in front of Bunga.] But once they're awake, they can't go back to their deep sleep.
Bunga 	No way! That's not true!
Makuu 	But it is. We crocodiles need a whole lot of water to survive. Since there isn't enough to go around in the dry season, we sleep through it.
Bunga 	Whoa! [Bunga puts an arm around Ono.] Ono, you really messed up.
Beshte and Fuli 	Bunga!
 	Kiburi stalks forward.
Kiburi 	If Ono's the reason we're awake, I say we deal with him...the crocodile way!
Ono 	[fearful] Hapana!
 	Kion leaps defensively in front of Ono.
Kion 	Oh, no, you don't!
Makuu 	Kiburi! Control yourself! I'll handle this.
 	Kiburi backs away and lowers his head submissively.
Kiburi 	[grudgingly] Yes, Makuu.
Makuu 	[to Kion] Now that we're awake, we'll need water for the rest of the dry season. Any idea where we'll find it?
 	Kion thinks.
Kion 	We'll go to my dad.
Kiburi 	Your dad? *scoffs*
Makuu 	[admonishing] Kiburi...
Kion 	[pointedly] Yeah. My dad. He makes sure everyone has enough water in the dry season.
Makuu 	[doubtfully] Everyone?
Kion 	I know he'll take care of you and your float, Makuu.
Makuu 	He'd better. [Makuu turns to address his float, who are gathered in the cave entrance.] I'm going to speak to King Simba. Stay here until I come back.
Kiburi 	Stay here? But...
 	Makuu approaches Kiburi.
Makuu 	*growls*
Kiburi 	[resentfully] Yeah. Okay, Makuu. Whatever you say. You're the leader.
Makuu 	And don't you forget it.
 	Makuu walks offscreen, and Kiburi watches him go. The Lion Guard turns to leave. Kion approaches Ono and bends down to his level.
Kion 	Don't worry, Ono. Everything's gonna be okay. [Ono flies away. Kion looks over one shoulder at Makuu's float and speaks softly to himself.] I hope.
 	Cut to the Lion Guard and Makuu leaving the dead-end canyon. Shupavu and Njano slink into frame on a nearby rock. Kiburi walks out of the dead-end canyon after the Lion Guard and Makuu.
Shupavu 	Crocodiles awake in the dry season? Something's up.
Kiburi 	Okay. They're gone. [Kiburi walks back into the dead-end canyon.] Now, this is how it's going down. [Kiburi approaches the other crocodiles.] We're leaving this dried-out canyon and finding us some water!
Tamka 	But you just said...
Kiburi 	Never mind what I said! Listen to what I'm saying. We're crocodiles. We don't wait around for other animals to tell us what to do. We take what we want.
Crocodile 	Yeah! He's right!
Crocodile 	Yeah! We do!
Kiburi 	So, I say we don't stay here! I say we spread out and get ourselves some water! Are you with me?
Crocodiles 	Yeah! *growl*
 	Kiburi turns and walks away.
Kiburi 	Then let's go!
 	The crocodiles walk out of the dead-end canyon, while Shupavu and Njano watch from afar.
Shupavu 	Hmm-mmm. Crocs on the rampage. Ushari will want to hear about this. And so will Scar!
 	Shupavu and Njano slink offscreen. Cut to the Outlands volcano. Cut to Ushari in the caldera, facing Scar. Shupavu and Njano stand a ways behind him.
Scar 	Your spies have done well, Ushari. [Ushari eyes Shupavu and Njano.] This is very good news indeed. Crocodiles detest the dry season, and they won't easily forgive Simba's son and his Lion Guard for waking them. It could give us an opportunity.
Ushari 	Yesss. That's what I thought too.
Scar 	Have your skinks keep an eye on the situation. Tell me immediately if anything changes.
Ushari 	[to Shupavu and Njano] You heard that?
Shupavu 	Yes, sir.
 	Shupavu and Njano slink offscreen.
Scar 	The Lion Guard's mistake could prove most fortuitous for us. Perhaps it will even lead to the end of Simba's reign.
Ushari 	And then, we reptiles will rule the Pride Lands! [Scar raises an eyebrow.] Uh, under your leadership, of course. Right, Scar?
Scar 	Of course, Ushari. Of course. *laughs maniacally*
 	Scar disappears with a burst of fire and a roar. Cut to Kion, Makuu, and Simba on the promontory of Pride Rock.
Makuu 	It really is a matter of our survival, Your Majesty.
 	Cut to the Lion Guard standing outside the den of Pride Rock.
Beshte 	They sure have been talking a while.
Ono 	[anxiously] You think they're talking about me?
Fuli 	I'm pretty sure they're more worried about where the crocs are gonna live for the rest of the dry season.
Ono 	Yeah, but it's my fault the crocs are awake! *whimpers* What if I'm exiled to the Outlands? *whimpers* Or fed to the crocs?
Beshte 	Easy, Ono. None of that's gonna happen. You just made a mistake.
Bunga 	Yeah, you heard Kion. You got nothin' to worry about!
 	Kion looks over one shoulder.
Kion 	Ono! Come over here!
Bunga 	But I could be wrong.
Ono 	Oh, no...
 	Ono flies offscreen. Cut to Makuu and Simba.
Makuu 	Perhaps you don't understand how much water crocodiles need, sire.
Simba 	I do, Makuu. And I'll see that you have it.
 	Ono lands next to Kion.
Ono 	*whimpers*
Kion 	Dad? What if Ono looks out over the Pride Lands to see which watering hole is least crowded? Then maybe that one can go to the crocodiles.
Simba 	Excellent idea, Kion. Ono?
Ono 	[hastily] Yes, Your Majesty! It'd be my pleasure!
 	Ono flies away from Pride Rock.
Simba 	I'm sure we can find a place for your float, Makuu.
Makuu 	Thank you, Your Majesty. I want to settle this [pointedly] peacefully.
 	Cut to Ono flying. He pulls up short and flaps in place. His vision flickers. Cut to his perspective. Crocodiles flood Big Springs.
Ono 	*gasps* Hapana! [Ono's vision flickers. Cut to his perspective. Crocodiles flood multiple watering holes. Ono flies back to Pride Rock.] Kion! Your Majesty! The crocodiles are everywhere! [Ono lands next to Kion.] They've moved into watering holes all over [Ono hops in place anxiously.] the Pride Lands!
Makuu 	Crocodiles?
Simba 	Makuu! I thought you said you wanted to settle this peacefully.
Makuu 	[hastily] I do! I do! Whoever is doing this, they're defying a direct order! We'll have to finish this later. I need to deal with my float.
 	Makuu starts to walk away.
Simba 	Makuu, wait. [Makuu pauses and turns around.] We are very close to a solution. Let the Lion Guard handle this.
Makuu 	Mmm. Very well.
 	Cut to the Lion Guard running away from Pride Rock.
Kion 	We need to split up to gather them all. [The Lion Guard pauses beneath Pride Rock.] 'Till the Pride Lands' end...
 	The Lion Guard charges off.
Beshte, Bunga, Fuli, Kion, and Ono 	Lion Guard defend!
 	Cut to a herd of impalas drinking from a watering hole. Kiburi emerges from underwater and whacks an impala away with his tail.
Impala 	*yells*
 	The other impalas stare at Kiburi in fear.
Impala 	*gasps*
Impalas 	*snort*
Kiburi 	That was a warning. This is our watering hole now! We say when you can drink! And if you don't listen... [Kiburi approaches a nearby impala.] lemme show you what'll happen.
Kion 	[from offscreen] Stop right there, Kiburi! [Cut to Kion standing on a ledge above Kiburi. The impala darts offscreen.] This is not your place! Leave the impalas alone!
Kiburi 	It's our place now, Kion. And I'm gonna teach 'em who's boss!
 	Kiburi runs offscreen. A splash is heard. Kion charges at Kiburi, while the impalas flee.
Impalas 	*snort*
 	Kion jumps on Kiburi's head.
Kion 	*grunts*
 	Kion topples to the ground, and Kiburi pins him.
Kiburi 	Okay, fine. I'll teach you instead.
 	Kion shoves Kiburi away and stands. Kiburi stalks back toward Kion.
Kiburi 	*growls*
Makuu 	[from offscreen, furious] Kiburi! [Cut to Makuu and Simba standing on the ledge above Kiburi.] What are you doing?
Kiburi 	What you should have told us to do! I'm takin' the water we need!
Makuu 	Against my orders! You knew I was talking to King Simba to get help.
Simba 	Yes. And together, we have found a watering hole that you can have for your own.
Kiburi 	Humph!
 	Cut to a wide shot of Kiburi, Kion, Makuu, and Simba at the watering hole. Shupavu and Njano slink onto a nearby tree in the foreground.
Simba 	Kion, will you and the Lion Guard escort Makuu and the crocodiles to their dry season home?
Kion 	Sure, Dad.
 	Shupavu and Njano slink offscreen. Cut to Kion and Makuu standing side by side, while several crocodiles walk into a nearby watering hole. Cut to the rest of the Lion Guard gathered nearby.
Beshte 	See, Ono? Now, the crocs have their own watering hole. Everything's gonna be fine. Just like Kion said.
Ono 	Maybe my mistake wasn't such a disaster after all.
 	Cut to the crocodiles crammed into the watering hole. Kiburi stalks onto the bank.
Kiburi 	This is a disaster!
Ono 	Oh...
 	Beshte approaches Kiburi.
Beshte 	I know it's crowded, Kiburi, but it really is a good spot.
Kion 	My dad says there's enough water and fish to last you the whole dry season.
Kiburi 	[sarcastically] Oh, really? Your dad says so?
Fuli 	Hey! His dad is your king.
Bunga 	Yeah. And besides, there's tons of water! I'll show ya! [Bunga charges at the watering hole. He jumps into the air and falls offscreen.] Zuka zama! [A thud is heard.] *grunts* [Cut to Bunga lying on a crocodile's back.] Huh. [Bunga pats the crocodile's back.] That's some hard water.
Beshte 	At least you get to be close to all your friends.
 	Bunga runs across the crocodiles' backs.
Bunga 	Yeah! Really close!
Crocodiles 	*growl*
 	Bunga joins the Lion Guard, Kiburi, and Makuu on the shore.
Bunga 	See? [Bunga holds up a foot.] I didn't even get my feet wet!
Kiburi 	The honey badger can't even get his feet wet! [to Makuu] What kind of watering hole is this?
Makuu 	I know it's not perfect. But it's the best way to get our float through the dry season. It's a compromise.
Kiburi 	Compromise? Since when is that the crocodile way?
Makuu 	[slowly and pointedly] Kiburi, the dry season is dry. There's not much water anywhere in the Pride Lands. This is our share.
Kiburi 	Share? We're crocodiles, Makuu! We deserve better!
Makuu 	This is the best we can get. If you don't like it, you can try your luck in the Outlands!
Kiburi 	Or I can call for a mashindano!
 	Two crocodiles lift their heads.
Crocodiles 	*gasp*
Kion 	A mashindano?
Makuu 	So, now, you want to fight me for leadership of the crocodiles, huh?
Kiburi 	It's the crocodile way.
Makuu 	Then I accept. Lake Matope, at sunset.
Kiburi 	I know the tradition, Makuu. Let's see if you still know how to fight.
 	Kiburi walks past Makuu. He walks past Shupavu and Njano, who are in the grass. Shupavu and Njano exchange glances, then slink offscreen. Cut to a wide shot of the Outlands volcano.
Scar 	[from offscreen] *laughs maniacally* [Cut to Ushari in the caldera, facing Scar. Shupavu and Njano stand a ways behind him.] A mashindano?
Shupavu 	At sunset. Tonight.
Scar 	You have brought me valuable information. [Ushari eyes Shupavu and Njano.] Well done, skinks. [Shupavu and Njano slink offscreen.] Tell me, Ushari. Does the mashindano still attract large crowds of Pride Landers?
Ushari 	Yesss. Yes, it does.
Scar 	Some things never change. And even the royal family attends the mashindano. Correct?
Ushari 	Yesss!
Scar 	So, it's the perfect time to get rid of King Simba.
Ushari 	How are we going to do that?
Scar 	We needn't do much at all. Kiburi and his crocs will do the dirty work for us. You'd be surprised what can be done while everyone else is distracted by the mashindano. Ushari, I need you to trick Kiburi into thinking he can rule the Pride Lands.
Ushari 	He'll rule the Pride Lands?
Scar 	Of course not! But we want him to believe that he will so he'll do what we want.
Ushari 	Yesss! Of course!
Scar 	Now...here's the plan I want you to plant in Kiburi's tiny little brain.
 	Cut to a crowd of Pride Landers at Lake Matope. The camera pans right to show the Lion Guard in attendance.
Elephants 	*trumpet*
Fuli 	You think Kiburi can win?
Beshte 	I hope not.
Kion 	Yeah. Makuu's become a good leader.
 	Cut to Kiburi and Ushari facing one another, hidden behind vegetation.
Ushari 	And you've discussed the plan with your crocs?
Kiburi 	Yeah, yeah. They know what to do. You're a smart snake, Ushari. [Ushari smirks.] I like how you think.
Ushari 	Thanksss. I just want to be on the winning side.
 	Ushari slithers offscreen.
Kiburi 	And you will be!
Tamka 	[from offscreen] Kiburi! Time for the mashindano!
 	Kiburi turns around.
Kiburi 	Great. You three know what to do while I'm fighting, right?
 	Cut to Nduli, Tamka, and another crocodile gathered in front of Kiburi.
Tamka 	[laughing] Oh, yeah! He'll never see us coming.
Kiburi 	Good. Once I defeat Makuu, not only will I rule the float, but we crocs will rule the whole Pride Lands!
 	Kiburi walks away.
Kiburi, Nduli, Tamka, and crocodile	*laugh*
 	Nduli, Tamka, and the other crocodile stalk out of sight into some vegetation. Cut to the crowd of Pride Landers gathered around Kiburi and Makuu, who are walking toward one another. The royal family watches from the crowd.
Pride Landers 	[chanting] Mashindano! Mashindano!
Ono 	Here they come.
Fuli 	*gasps* It's starting!
 	Kiburi and Makuu face each other across the battlefield.
Makuu 	All right, Kiburi. You wanted this mashindano. Let's see what you got.
 	Kiburi braces himself.
Kiburi 	*grunts*
 	Kiburi and Makuu lunge at one another.
Makuu 	*grunts*
 	Kiburi and Makuu begin to fight. The zebras wince.
Zebras 	Ooh!
 	Kiburi and Makuu continue to fight.
Kiburi and Makuu 	*grunt*
 	Kiburi shoves Makuu off him. The Lion Guard winces.
Beshte, Bunga, Fuli, Kion, and Ono 	Ooh!
 	Kiburi pins Makuu on his stomach.
Kiburi 	*grunts*
 	Cut to Nduli, Tamka, and the other crocodile at the back of the crowd.
Tamka 	Okay. Split up and meet at the target. Then, we'll take him down!
 	Tamka walks away. Cut to Kiburi and Makuu fighting.
Kiburi 	*grunts*
 	Kiburi shoves Makuu off him.
Makuu 	*grunts* [Makuu regains his feet.] You think that's enough to beat me, Kiburi? [Makuu charges at Kiburi.] *grunts*
 	Makuu slams into Kiburi.
Kiburi and Makuu 	*grunt*
 	The Lion Guard winces.
Beshte and Fuli 	Ooh!
Ono 	Ugh. Crocodile violence. I don't want to watch this. [Ono takes to the air. He notices something offscreen.] Huh. That's strange. [Ono's vision flickers. Cut to his perspective. A crocodile slinks away from the crowd.] A crocodile leaving the mashindano? Wait a tick... [Ono's vision flickers again. Cut to his perspective. Two crocodiles slink away from the crowd.] What are you guys up to? [Cut to the Lion Guard watching the mashindano. Ono flies up to Kion and lands on his back. Kion looks over one shoulder at Ono, while the others continue watching the mashindano.] *pants* I just saw three crocodiles leaving the mashindano.
Kion 	Three crocodiles?
Ono 	Yes. And nothing's more important to the crocodiles than the mashindano. It doesn't make sense.
Kion 	It doesn't make sense. Keep an eye on 'em.
Ono 	Affirmative.
 	Ono flies away.
Kion 	[whispering] Fuli, Beshte, Bunga.
Beshte 	[whispering] What's the kerbubble, Kion?
Kion 	[whispering] Something's up with the crocs, but I'm not sure what. We'll need to be careful. There's a lot of animals here. We don't want to scare them and start a stampede. Come on!
 	The Lion Guard runs off. Cut to Ono flying. His vision flickers. Cut to his perspective. Nduli, Tamka, and the other crocodile are gathered behind the royal family.
Ono 	Hapana! [Cut to Beshte, Bunga, Fuli, and Kion leaving the crowd of Pride Landers. Ono flies up to them.] Kion! I've figured it out! The crocs! They're sneaking up on your dad!
Kion 	[worried] My dad?
Ono 	Yes. And I think they're going to attack him!
Kion 	Hevi kabisa!
Fuli 	Of course. They're using the mashindano as a distraction!
Ono 	Go around the crowd! They're moving to ambush him from behind.
Kion 	Let's go!
 	The Lion Guard runs off. Cut to Tamka approaching Simba from behind. Nduli and the other crocodile sidle up to Tamka.
Tamka 	*chuckles* It's just like Kiburi said. Now, let's do this.
 	The crocodiles lunge forward, only for Beshte to intercept them and knock them aside.
Beshte and crocodiles 	*grunt*
 	The crocodiles land heavily on the ground.
Crocodiles 	*grunt* [The crocodiles stand.] *growl*
Kion 	[from offscreen] If you're smart, [Cut to the Lion Guard standing in front of the crocodiles.] you'll stop right now.
Tamka 	Well, we're not smart! So, get out of our way.
 	Nduli, Tamka, and the other crocodile lunge at the Lion Guard.
Crocodiles 	*growl*
 	Kion jumps on top of Tamka.
Kion and Tamka 	*grunt*
 	Bunga and Fuli subdue the other crocodile.
Bunga and crocodile 	*grunt*
 	Ono swoops past Nduli several times, and Nduli snaps at him, missing each time.
Nduli 	*growls*
 	Nduli snaps at Ono again, only to fall onto his stomach. Beshte approaches, and Ono lands on Nduli's back. Cut to Kion pinning Tamka on his back.
Tamka 	*grunts*
Kion 	*growls*
 	Cut to Simba. He looks over one shoulder.
Simba 	Kion?
 	Cut to Kion pinning Tamka.
Kion 	*growls*
 	Simba runs up to Kion.
Simba 	Kion! What is going on?
Kion 	Nothing now, Dad. [Kion glares at Tamka.] *growls*
 	The camera pans right to show Beshte, Bunga, Fuli, and Ono pinning Nduli and the other crocodile.
Simba 	They were trying to ambush me.
Kion 	And use the mashindano for cover. But Ono saw it coming.
 	Simba approaches the crocodiles.
Simba 	Hmm. I know these crocodiles. They wouldn't have come up with this themselves.
Kiburi and Makuu 	[from offscreen] *grunt*
 	Simba looks over one shoulder. Cut to Makuu pinning Kiburi.
Kiburi 	*grunts*
Makuu 	What's the matter, Kiburi?
Kiburi 	*grunts*
Makuu 	Can't move?
Kiburi 	*grunts* [Kiburi notices that Kiara and Nala are standing alone. He speaks softly to himself.] Simba's gone. [to Makuu] Fine.
 	Kiburi taps Makuu's leg.
Crocodiles 	Makuu! [Makuu gets off Kiburi.] Makuu! Makuu!
 	Kiburi stands.
Kiburi 	Ha! This mashindano means nothing. While you were all watching us fight, my loyal crocodiles took down King Simba! [Kiburi lifts his chin arrogantly.] Yeah. Yeah, you heard me! And with the Lion King gone, all of you answer to us crocodiles!
Simba 	[from offscreen] Really? Is that how it works?
 	Cut to Simba glaring at Kiburi.
Kiburi 	What? But...how did...?
 	Cut to Kion standing at Simba's shoulder.
Kion 	The Lion Guard! That's how!
 	Makuu approaches Simba.
Makuu 	Your Majesty, I assure you, I had no knowledge of this scheme.
Simba 	I know. This came from Kiburi. But since you are the crocodile leader, I will defer his punishment to you.
Makuu 	Kiburi lost the mashindano. He and his followers are no longer welcome in my float. Do with him what you see fit.
Simba 	Very well. [Simba approaches Kiburi.] Kiburi, you and your followers are banished from the Pride Lands. Leave now and never come back.
Kiburi 	But...
Simba 	[threateningly] I said now.
Kiburi 	Fine. But you haven't heard the last of me!
 	Kiburi turns and walks away. Cut to Kiburi and his followers walking away from Lake Matope. Cut to hyraxes in the Outlands. They scatter as Kiburi's float approaches.
Hyraxes 	*chitter*
 	Kiburi notices something offscreen.
Kiburi 	You! [Cut to Ushari curled up on a rock. He unfurls. Kiburi lunges forward and pins him.] You said if we attacked Simba, I could rule the whole Pride Lands! Now, what have I got? Nothin'!
Ushari 	Yesss. It's too bad you lost the mashindano.
Kiburi 	"Too bad?" Is that all you got to say about it?
Ushari 	One battle doesn't lose a war, my reptile friend.
Kiburi 	Now, you're callin' me a reptile? Gimme one reason I shouldn't eat you right now.
Ushari 	I can give you all the reasons in the Pride Lands. But first, let me show you something very...very...ssspecial.
Kiburi 	What kind of special?
Ushari 	You'll have to see it to believe it. This way...
 	Ushari slithers offscreen. Cut to a wide shot of the Outlands volcano by night. Cut to Kiburi's float and Ushari in the caldera on a ledge above the lava.
Kiburi 	So, what's this great thing I'm supposed to see? A volcano?
 	The lava bubbles, and Scar emerges in a burst of fire.
Scar 	I am much more than a volcano.
Kiburi 	Wha...? What?
Scar 	Welcome to the Outlands, Kiburi.
 	Janja emerges on a nearby ledge above Kiburi's float and Ushari.
Janja 	*laughs* Yeah! Welcome!
Kiburi 	What's going on?
Scar 	Don't worry, Kiburi. We're all friends here. I have plans for you and your crocodiles. Big plans indeed! *laughs maniacally* [Janja, Cheezi, and Chungu join Kiburi's float and Ushari on the ledge above the lava. Cut to a view of Pride Rock from the volcano. Scar comes into frame, looking at Pride Rock in the distance.] They thought I was defeated [Scar looks back at his followers.] but very soon will see the shock as I rise from the flames so triumphantly. I never thought I'd have this chance. Oh, how long it's been. A second opportunity, and this time, I'll win, for I have a plan.
 	Ushari slithers forward.
Ushari 	Enlighten us now.
Scar 	Yes, I have a plan.
Janja 	We wanna know how.
Scar 	Follow my lead. That's all you need. Yes, I have a plan. We'll gather every animal in the Outlands. We'll unify them all under my lead. [Flames obscure the screen. The flames clear to show the Outlanders, made of fire, stalking past the screen.] And once our league is assembled, [Cut to the vultures, made of fire, soaring over a river.] we will be victorious. [Cut to Simba and Nala on the promontory of Pride Rock. A giant Scar looms over them.] It will be glorious! [Cut to the vultures, made of fire, soaring over the Pride Lands.] All the Pride Lands' lush terrain [Flames obscure the screen. The flames clear to show Scar looming over the Pride Lands.] will again be my domain, [Cut to Scar in the volcano, facing his followers.] for I have a plan.
Ushari 	We know it's true.
Scar 	Yes, I have a plan.
Janja 	That's what we do.
Scar 	Follow my lead. That's all you need. I have a plan. Yes, I have a plan.
Ushari 	We love your scheme.
Scar 	I have a plan.
 	Steam obscures the screen. The steam clears to show Janja batting it away.
Janja 	*coughs* And lots of steam.
Scar 	Follow my lead. That's all you need. [Janja and Kiburi exchange glances, then look back at Scar, smirking.] Yes, I have a plan.
 	The lava explodes. Cut to Makuu's watering hole. Makuu and Simba face one another on the bank. Ono swoops down to join the rest of the Lion Guard.
Kion 	Ono, you really don't have to do this.
Beshte 	Yeah. Everyone knows it was an accident.
Ono 	I know. But still...it's the only way I'll feel okay about what happened. [Ono steels himself.] *inhales* [Ono flies over to Makuu.] *clears throat* Excuse me. Makuu?
 	Makuu looks down at Ono.
Makuu 	[intimidatingly] Yes?
Ono 	Um, about the crocodiles being awake for the dry season? Well, uh, as I'm sure you know, it's... It's all my fault.
Makuu 	It is, isn't it?
Ono 	Yes, yes, it is. And I... I just wanted to say...I'm sorry.
Makuu 	I see. Then, as leader of the crocodiles, I need to make an example of you.
Ono 	[fearfully] Uh...you do?
Makuu 	[intimidatingly] Yes.
Ono 	*whimpers*
 	Makuu leans toward Ono, who flinches and closes his eyes.
Makuu 	*growls* [with sudden calm] I forgive ya.
 	Ono opens his eyes.
Ono 	Huh? You, uh... You what?
 	Makuu walks into the watering hole.
Makuu 	You heard me.
 	The rest of the Lion Guard approaches Ono.
Kion 	I told Makuu how your keen sight foiled Kiburi's plan.
 	Simba approaches Ono.
Simba 	We all make mistakes, Ono. But you also proved yourself invaluable today. Thank you.
Ono 	Oh! Well... [stuttering] I mean... Thank you!
Simba 	So, Makuu, is this the new crocodile way?
 	Makuu pauses and looks over one shoulder.
Makuu 	Perhaps it is, Simba. Perhaps it is.
 	Makuu continues walking into the watering hole.
Kion 	If you ask me, it's a crocodile way I could get used to!
Ono 	Affirmative!
 	The credits roll.
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