The Search for Utamu/Transcript

Cut to a wide shot of the open savanna. A herd of cape buffalo grazes in the distance. Ono swoops over the cape buffalo.
Cape buffalo 	*low*
 	With a contented smile, Ono turns and flies away.
Ono 	Everyone, everyone! [Beshte, Bunga, Fuli, and Kion emerge on a nearby ridge. Ono flies toward them, then lands in front of them.] I found the buffalo herd. They're all safe and sound.
Fuli 	Heh. Yep. There they are.
 	Cut to the cape buffalo grazing. Wisps of steam rise behind them.
Cape buffalo 	*low*
Kion 	Good work, Ono.
Beshte 	Hmm. Why do you suppose they wandered so far from their regular grazing ground?
 	Bunga waves a hand dismissively.
Bunga 	Who cares? We found them. They're fine. Let's go.
 	Bunga starts to walk off, but Ono holds up a wing to halt him.
Ono 	Wait. I'm not so sure they are fine. Look where they're grazing. [Ono's vision flickers, and he spots a geyser behind the cape buffalo.] Hapana! They're right on top of a geyser!
Bunga 	A what?
 	Ono flaps in place in front of Bunga.
Ono 	A geyser. Really hot water shooting up from a hole in the ground.
Beshte 	Are you sure you're not making that up?
 	The ground begins to rumble. The Lion Guard looks up worriedly.
Bunga 	Whoa. Big B, you gotta eat something. That stomach of yours is rumbling like crazy!
Beshte 	[nervously] I don't think that's my stomach.
Ono 	It's the geyser! It's about to blow!
 	Kion strides forward.
Kion 	We've gotta warn the buffalo! [Kion races toward the cape buffalo.] 'Till the Pride Lands end...
 	Beshte, Bunga, Fuli, and Ono follow Kion.
Beshte, Bunga, Fuli, and Ono 	Lion Guard defend!
Cape buffalo 	*moo*
 	The cape buffalo back away from the bubbling geyser, their eyes wide. The geyser explodes, nearly dousing Ono.
Ono 	Whoa!
 	Ono stares at the geyser in shock.
Cape buffalo 	*moo*
 	The cape buffalo stampede away from the geyser. Cut to Kion and Fuli running toward the cape buffalo.
Kion 	Hevi kabisa! The herd!
Cape buffalo 	*moo*
Kion 	We've gotta stop them before they trample everything in their path!
Fuli 	Leave this to me! Huwezi!
 	Fuli runs ahead of Kion. He looks over one shoulder.
Kion 	She can't do it alone. Come on!
 	Beshte and Bunga follow Kion. Cut to Fuli running. She sidles up to the stampeding cape buffalo.
Fuli 	Slow it down, buffalo!
 	The cape buffalo keep running.
Cape buffalo 	*moo*
 	Fuli begins to circle the cape buffalo.
Fuli 	That's the way. [Fuli continues to circle the cape buffalo, while Ono cruises overhead.] Nice and easy...
 	The cape buffalo halt. Beshte, Bunga, and Kion continue running to catch up with the herd.
Beshte 	Would ya look at that.
Kion 	Wow! [Kion pulls to a halt. Bunga stops beside him.] Maybe she can do it alone!
 	Cut to the cape buffalo grazing.
Cape buffalo 	*low*
 	Fuli runs toward Beshte, Bunga, Kion, and Ono.
Fuli 	*pants*
 	Fuli stops in front of Beshte, Bunga, Kion, and Ono, then sits.
Beshte 	Poa, Fuli!
Bunga 	That was un-Bunga-lievable!
Fuli 	Thanks.
Ono 	You should have seen it from [Ono glances skyward.] up there!
Kion 	Great work, Fuli. Now, why don't you take a break?
Galagos 	[from offscreen] Help! Help!
Bunga 	And the break's over.
Fuli 	*sighs* It's gonna be one of those days.
Kion 	Ono, take a look.
 	Ono flies off.
Ono 	Affirmative!
Galagos 	[from offscreen] Help!
 	Ono's vision flickers, and he spots some galagos dangling from a tree.
Ono 	Hapana!
Kion 	Ono, what do ya got?
 	Ono flies back to Beshte, Bunga, Fuli, and Kion.
Ono 	Three galagos! About to fall from a tree in Ndefu Grove!
Kion 	We'd better get moving.
Fuli 	I got this!
 	Fuli dashes off, and Kion blinks in surprise.
Galagos 	Help! Help! [Fuli races across the savanna. Meanwhile, the galagos struggle to hold on to the tree.] Don't let go! Don't let go!
Laini 	I can't hold on. I can't hold on! [Laini begins to lose her grip on the tree.] *screams*
Fuli 	Hang on!
 	Laini loses her grip, and the galagos fall.
Galagos 	*scream* [Fuli stops beneath the tree, and the galagos land on her back.] *grunt*
Fuli 	Gotcha!
Galagos 	Yay! [The galagos nestle into Fuli's back.] *coo*
Fuli 	*groans*
 	Cut to Beshte, Bunga, Kion, and Ono approaching.
Beshte 	Poa, Fuli! Nice save!
 	Kion approaches Fuli.
Kion 	[annoyed] Good thing you didn't need any back-up. You left us in the dust.
Fuli 	Yeah, I knew I could handle this one by myself. But, uh...
 	The camera pans left to show the galagos snuggling into Fuli's back.
Galagos 	*coo*
Fuli 	...I could use some help getting these things off me.
 	Bunga circles around Fuli.
Bunga 	All right, gally-ally-gos. Off of the kitty!
 	Bunga holds out his hands. Cut to a waterfall. A flock of tickbirds soars past.
Tickbirds 	*squawk*
 	The camera pans right to show the Lion Guard walking alongside a river.
Fuli 	Ugh. I still feel those teeny little hands grabbing my fur. [to Bunga] You sure you got them all?
Bunga 	Yeah, you're good. [Bunga pulls to a halt.] *gasps* Zuka zama! [Cut to Mapema Rock.] Look it! The water's reached the trees at Mapema Rock!
Beshte 	Poa! You're right, Bunga! That means... Uh... What does that mean?
Bunga 	It means it's the peak of the rainy season! It's time for utamu! [Bunga charges toward Mapema Rock.] I've gotta go get some!
 	Kion chases after Bunga.
Kion 	Bunga, wait! Where are you going?
 	Bunga skids to a halt and faces Kion.
Bunga 	I just told ya. I'm getting utamu! They're the rarest, most delicious grubs in the Pride Lands! But they only come out one day at the peak of the rainy season! [Beshte, Fuli, and Ono catch up to Bunga and Kion.] So you gotta find 'em fast! That's why...
Serval 	[from offscreen] *yells*
 	Ono flies offscreen.
Kion 	What is up today? Sounds like somebody else is in trouble.
 	Ono's vision flickers, and he spots a serval hanging on to the edge of Big Ravine.
Ono 	It's a serval! Looks like he tried to jump across Big Ravine! [Ono hovers over Beshte, Bunga, Fuli, and Kion.] He's hanging on to the edge, but he won't last long!
 	Ono flies offscreen.
Kion 	Thanks, Ono! Lion Guard... [Fuli dashes off.] Fuli?
 	Fuli runs toward Big Ravine. The serval struggles to hold on to the ledge.
Serval 	*pants* *sobs* *yells*
Fuli 	*pants* Hang on! [Fuli jumps across Big Ravine and catches on to the cliffside, just below the serval.] *grunts*
 	Fuli's struggles cause rocks to clatter down to the bottom of the gorge. The serval continues to struggle above her.
Serval 	*whimpers*
 	In his struggles, the serval kicks rocks into Fuli's face.
Fuli 	Don't panic. I've got you. [Fuli slips.] *breathes deeply* I hope. [Fuli climbs toward the serval.] *grunts*
 	As Fuli gets closer, the serval kicks at her.
Serval 	*yells*
Fuli 	Hey! Calm down!
Serval 	I'm sorry! I'm... I'm scared!
Fuli 	Yeah, well, I can't help you get up the cliff if you kick me off it! [Fuli shoves the serval from behind.] *groans*
 	The serval paws at the top of the ridge.
Serval 	*whimpers*
Fuli 	Got it. Now, [straining] just one...more...push!
 	Fuli shoves the serval, and he flies out of Big Ravine.
Serval 	*yells* [The serval lands flat on his belly, his face in the dirt. He lifts his head.] *pants* I'm out! [The serval bounds back to the ledge, where Fuli is struggling to climb out.] You did it! *chuckles* Thank you!
 	The serval runs off. Fuli struggles to the top of the ridge.
Fuli 	*grunts* [Fuli rolls her eyes.] No problem.
Ono 	[from offscreen] Great rescue, Fuli!
 	Ono swoops past Fuli. She climbs out of Big Ravine.
Fuli 	[through labored breathing] What took the rest of you so long?
 	Beshte, Bunga, and Kion approach Fuli.
Beshte 	We went around the long way.
Bunga 	Yeah. Even I wouldn't try a crazy jump like that!
Fuli 	Just takes a little speed, that's all.
 	Kion stalks up to Fuli.
Kion 	Fuli. Why didn't you wait for us?
Fuli 	C'mon, Kion. You put me on the Guard 'cause I'm the fastest. If my speed can help, shouldn't I use it?
Kion 	Yeah, but we're a team. And our team's not as good if you get hurt or worn out from going solo.
Fuli 	[offended] I'm a cheetah. Cheetahs don't get worn out.
 	Ono lands next to Fuli.
Ono 	Actually, Fuli, cheetahs do... [Fuli bends down and glares at Ono.] Uh, well, maybe you don't get worn out?
 	Ono grins sheepishly, then takes to the air.
Bunga 	Well, now that that's settled, I gotta go find the utamu grubs. [Bunga walks away.] You comin' or not?
Fuli 	I'm in. Let's go!
 	Fuli starts to follow Bunga, but Kion steps into her path.
Kion 	Whoa, whoa, whoa! I think you need a rest. If anything else happens, we'll need you at full strength.
Fuli 	[sarcastically] I'm sorry. Have we met? I'm Fuli. [Kion rolls his eyes.] I'm always at full strength.
Kion 	I mean it, Fuli. You need to take it easy for a while. [pointedly] I want you to stay here.
Fuli 	*groans*
 	Fuli and Kion glare at each other. Beshte approaches from behind Kion.
Beshte 	I think Kion's trying to say that everybody needs to rest sometimes.
 	Kion smirks at Fuli.
Fuli 	*sighs* Fine. I'll rest. But I won't like it.
Kion 	Wouldn't expect you to. [Kion turns and walks away.] So, Bunga, these utamu grubs. [Kion pauses in front of Bunga.] Do you know where to find them?
Bunga 	[with increasing excitement] Do I? Do I? [Bunga turns to walk away, then stops himself.] Do I? [after a beat] Yes! Yes, I totally do! [Bunga runs offscreen.] This way!
 	Beshte, Kion, and Ono follow Bunga.
Beshte 	See you later, Fuli!
Fuli 	*sighs* [Fuli turns and stalks off.] Bye. [Fuli looks around, then lies down. She rests her head on her paws. After a moment, she rolls onto her back and stretches.] *sighs* [Fuli rolls back onto her stomach, a bored expression on her face.] *sighs* *sniffs*
Animal 	[from offscreen] *grunts*
 	Fuli lifts her head.
Fuli 	*gasps* [Fuli smiles impishly.] Resting? Hunting? [Fuli slinks offscreen.] They're kinda the same thing.
 	Cut to the Lion Guard walking through the savanna, with Bunga in the lead.
Bunga 	Utamu, utamu. Good for you and yummy too. Goes right down like squishy goo. Utamu, [Kion and Beshte exchange bemused glances.] utamu. When only the best will do, it's the grub for you. Utamu! [Bunga pauses, and Beshte bumps into him.] *yells*
Beshte 	Oops.
Bunga 	Hey!
Beshte 	Sorry, Little B.
Kion 	Okay, Bunga, [Cut to a wide shot of the savanna. Two trails fork off in opposite directions in front of the Lion Guard.] which way do we go?
Bunga 	Hmm. [Bunga scratches his head.] When in doubt, follow the dung!
 	Bunga points at the ground.
Beshte 	Follow the dung?
Kion 	[disgusted] Ugh!
Beshte 	Like, follow the poop?
Bunga 	Yep. The dung beetles always lead you to grubs. Never fails.
Kion 	Really? Why's that?
Ono 	Because grubs are dung beetle larvae. Common knowledge, really.
Bunga 	Right! [Bunga gestures to the ground.] Check it out.
 	Cut to a dung beetle rolling a ball of poop past Bunga. He bends down to watch it. Beshte does the same.
Beshte 	Would you look at that. [Another dung beetle rolls a ball of poop past Beshte and Bunga.] Hey, little guys.
Bunga 	They're just heading home. [Kion bends down to watch the dung beetles.] And we can follow 'em!
Kion 	Pretty cool that you knew that.
Bunga 	I know! [Bunga stands.] I'm un-dunga-lievable! *giggles* [Bunga gestures for Beshte, Kion, and Ono to follow him.] Come on! [The Lion Guard follows the dung beetles.] When only the best will do, it's the grub for you. Utamu!
 	Cut to a gazelle's legs. The camera focuses to reveal Fuli crouched in the grass behind it.
Gazelle 	*grunts*
 	Fuli stalks toward the gazelle.
Duck 	[from offscreen] *honks* Fuli! [The camera pans left to show a duck flapping toward Fuli.] Fuli!
 	The gazelle runs off.
Fuli 	*sighs* Seriously?
Duck 	Fuli! [The duck hovers in place in front of Fuli.] Fuli! I need the Lion Guard! The oryxes are fighting!
Fuli 	Calm down. Oryxes fight all the time.
Duck 	But they're fighting near our nests! If they're not stopped, they'll trample our eggs!
Fuli 	Got it. Take me there.
 	Fuli starts to run off.
Duck 	But [Fuli pauses.] what about the rest of the Lion Guard?
Fuli 	If you want help fast, you want me, with or without the Guard!
Duck 	Mmm, that makes sense. [The duck flies off.] Follow me!
 	Fuli follows the duck. Cut to the dung beetles rolling their balls of poop.
Bunga 	Here we go! We're really picking up speed now!
 	The camera pans out to show the Lion Guard following the dung beetles very slowly.
Beshte 	Uh. So, Little B, what's so special about these "utami" grubs anyway?
 	Bunga pauses and turns to face Beshte.
Bunga 	Well, utamu brought me together with my Uncle Timon and Uncle Pumbaa.
Kion 	Really? I never knew that.
Bunga 	You mean I never told you?
Beshte 	I always wondered. How did you end up staying with Timon and Pumbaa?
Bunga 	Glad you asked! [Bunga leans against a rock and gestures dramatically.] It was a while ago. When I was really little. [A flashback starts. Baby Bunga digs in a log on the savanna. His dialogue is heard as a voiceover.] I never met my real mom and dad. Back then, [Bunga pulls some grubs out of a hole in the log.] I was all on my own. [Bunga eats the grubs.] I could find my own food easy enough, [Bunga sulks sadly.] but I was lonely. And then, I saw them. [Cut to Timon and Pumbaa walking past Mapema Rock.] Right as they walked past Mapema Rock.
Pumbaa 	...so delish, the taste will blow your mind.
Timon and Pumbaa 	Utamu, [Bunga smiles broadly.] utamu.
 	Cut to dung beetles rolling balls of poop along a log. Pumbaa pops up behind them.
Pumbaa 	Good for you and yummy too.
 	Pumbaa ducks back down, while Timon hops onto the log.
Timon 	Goes right down like squishy goo.
Timon and Pumbaa 	Utamu, utamu.
 	Timon and Pumbaa follow the utamu grubs through the grass, dancing as they go.
Pumbaa 	When only the best will do, it's the grub for you. Utamu.
Timon 	It's got a taste, rich and bold. Your mouth will be amazed.
Pumbaa 	It's a kind of taste you won't forget the rest of your days.
Timon and Pumbaa 	Utamu, utamu.
 	Bunga slides off his log and peeks out of a bush at Timon and Pumbaa. They continue to follow the dung beetles.
Pumbaa 	Good for you and yummy too.
Timon 	Goes right down like squishy goo.
Timon and Pumbaa 	Utamu, utamu. When only the best will do, it's the grub for you. Utamu!
 	Timon gestures for Pumbaa to follow him.
Timon 	Come on, Pumbaa. The utamu grubs only come out once a year. And this year, we're gonna get 'em.
Pumbaa 	Oh, that's what you say every year, Timon. And then, halfway up that big tree, you decide to wait 'till next year.
Bunga 	[voiceover] They seemed friendly. Funny. [onscreen] *sniffs* [voiceover] And a little stinky. Just like me! [Bunga hops out of the bush.] I knew we'd get along!
 	Bunga bounds toward Pumbaa and latches on to one of his front legs.
Pumbaa 	Huh?
 	Timon and Pumbaa pause. Bunga looks up at Pumbaa with wide, pleading eyes.
Timon 	Beat it, kid. Me and Pumbaa have grubs to find.
 	Timon starts to walk away.
Bunga 	Grubs! [Bunga bounds after Timon.] Grubs!
Pumbaa 	Oh, Timon! [Pumbaa follows Bunga more slowly.] I think he likes you!
 	Timon pauses and appraises Bunga, who sits in front of him.
Timon 	Okay, kid. [Timon points at Mapema Rock.] See that big rock? I betcha there's plenty of grubs under it. You go get 'em!
 	Bunga runs off.
Bunga 	[from offscreen] Zuka zama!
Timon 	[whispering] Pumbaa, now! Before he comes back.
 	Timon walks away, and Pumbaa follows.
Pumbaa 	[grudgingly] Oh, all right.
 	Bunga runs back up to Timon with grubs in his arms.
Bunga 	Grubs! Grubs!
 	Timon pauses and looks back at Bunga.
Timon 	Oh. Eh... [Timon takes the grubs from Bunga.] Thanks, kid.
 	Timon tosses a grub into Pumbaa's mouth. Pumbaa eats it.
Pumbaa 	Mmm. Awww, look at him. [Bunga looks up at Pumbaa with wide, pleading eyes.] He's such a cute little thing. Can we keep him?
Timon 	Keep him? [Timon holds up his hands.] No. No more kids. We already raised a lion, remember? Besides, he's a honey badger. He can fend for himself! [to Bunga] So long, kid. Thanks for the grub!
 	Bunga hugs Timon.
Pumbaa 	Oh, I think he wants to be with us too!
Timon 	We'll see about that.
 	Cut to Bunga, Timon, and Pumbaa at the base of a tree on a cliff. Timon points up the tree's trunk and speaks without audio.
Bunga 	[voiceover] Then, Timon asked me to find the rarest, most delicious grubs in the Pride Lands. [onscreen] Utamu! Zuka zama! [Bunga climbs the tree.] *giggles*
Timon 	He's really doing it! I was sure he'd be too scared and just run away.
Pumbaa 	I don't think he's afraid of anything, Timon.
 	Bunga begins to gather utamu grubs from a depression in one of the tree branches.
Timon 	Yeah. The kid's loopier than a snake squeezin' his supper.
Pumbaa 	Or as they say in the Serengeti, he's bunga!
 	Bunga drops down beside Timon and Pumbaa, proferring the utamu grubs.
Bunga 	Bunga, Bunga, Bunga!
Timon 	Would ya look at that. He got 'em! He got the utamu!
Pumbaa 	Now, can we keep him, Timon?
Timon 	Can we? [Timon walks behind Bunga and grasps him by the shoulders.] The little Bunga got us the most delicious grubs in the Pride Lands! How can we not? Come on, Bunga! From now on, you're with us! [Timon picks up an utamu grub and eats it.] Mmm!
 	The flashback ends.
Bunga 	So, now, at the peak of every rainy season, we celebrate. I always bring the utamu. My uncles love 'em! And I don't want to let them down.
 	Beshte and Kion exchange touched glances.
Beshte 	[touched] Awww, Little B. *sniffles* That was beautiful!
Kion 	Don't worry, Bunga. We'll help you get that utamu. Right, guys?
Ono 	Yes. But, uh, the dung beetles aren't going to help. They're gone.
Bunga 	Say what?
 	Bunga looks down. The camera pans down to show that the dung beetles are gone.
Beshte 	So, how are we going to find the utamu now?
 	Bunga scratches his head and looks around.
Bunga 	Hmm. *gasps* [Bunga points.] I see the tree! [Cut to a tree on a cliff.] Zuka zama! Come on!
 	Bunga bounds offscreen. Beshte, Kion, and Ono follow more slowly.
Beshte 	Too bad Fuli didn't get to hear Bunga's story.
Kion 	Yeah. But it's good that she's getting some rest.
 	Cut to Fuli running across the savanna.
Fuli 	*breathes heavily* Are we getting close?
 	The duck flies above Fuli.
Duck 	Pretty close!
Fuli 	*pants* [Fuli crosses a river on stepping stones.] *grunts* [Fuli steps in the water.] Ugh. What about now?
Duck 	Mmm. Pretty close!
 	Fuli continues to run after the duck, passing a thorn patch.
Fuli 	*pants* How much farther?
Duck 	Oh, we're pretty close now!
Fuli 	*pants* *grunts*
Duck 	Fuli!
Fuli 	I know! I know! We're pretty close!
 	The duck swoops down to fly alongside Fuli.
Duck 	No, we're here now! Look!
 	Fuli draws to a halt.
Fuli 	*pants*
 	Cut to a pair of oryxes butting horns.
Oryxes 	*grunt*
 	Cut to a wide shot, which shows that the oryxes are fighting near a row of duck nests.
Ducks 	*squawk*
 	One of the oryx's hooves nearly trample a nest. The mother ducks flap angrily at the oryxes.
Duck 	Can you stop them?
 	The duck lands beside Fuli.
Fuli 	*exhales* You better believe it. [Fuli charges at the oryxes.] Oryxes! Get out of here! Now! [The oryxes run away. Fuli pauses beside the duck nests. The mother ducks return to their eggs. Fuli sits down, shoulders hunched in exhaustion.] *pants*
 	The duck flaps up to Fuli.
Duck 	You did it! [The duck lands beside Fuli.] You saved our nests! Thanks!
Fuli 	[through labored breathing] No problem. I'm just gonna...head out now. [Fuli walks away, while the duck flies off.] *pants*
 	Fuli walks past the mother ducks as they settle in their nests.
Ducks 	*quack*
 	Fuli wanders off into the savanna.
Fuli 	*pants* [Fuli collapses on the ground.] *grunts* [Fuli lies on the ground with her eyes closed.] *sighs*
 	The camera pans up to show Mzingo's parliament gathered in a nearby tree.
Vultures 	*chatter*
Mzingo 	[from offscreen] *clears throat* [The camera pans right to show Mzingo sitting in a branch above his parliament.] Before we bring the meeting of this committee to order...please join me in the singing of our parliamentary anthem. [The vultures begin hopping down their branches. Mzingo marches in place.] What birds are the lords of the sky, ruling the rest from on high? The answer is clear.
Mwoga 	'Cause we're all perched here.
Vultures 	All hail the vultures! All hail the vultures! [The vultures march in place.] Hail, hail the vultures, all hail! All hail! Hail, hail the vultures, all hail! All hail! We are the greatest. Just try to debate us. Hail, hail the vultures, all hail! All hail!
 	Mzingo rests one talon on a bone.
Mzingo 	Some may call us scavengers.
 	Mwoga briefly wrestles with Mzingo for the bone, then gives up.
Mwoga 	And some may call us thieves.
Mzingo 	But if you're looking for intelligence...
Mwoga 	Just look up in the leaves!
Vultures 	And hail, hail the vultures, all hail! All hail! Hail, hail the vultures, all hail! All hail! We are the greatest. Just try to debate us. Hail, hail the vultures, all hail! All hail! Hail, hail the vultures, all hail! All hail!
Vulture 	*chuckles* That was good.
 	Mwoga looks down.
Mwoga 	Oi, is that Fuli lying down there? I've never seen her when she wasn't running. What's wrong with her?
Mzingo 	Hmm. [sinisterly] It seems Fuli is too young to know her limits.
Mwoga 	Ya mean she don't know cheetahs can only run for so long before they need a rest?
Mzingo 	Precisely. I conclude she's pushed herself too hard and currently has no energy at all. Which means she can't fight back.
Mwoga 	Ooh, should we form a subcommittee to discuss our options in attacking Fuli in her current weakened state?
Mzingo 	Actually, I think this is the one time that we dispense with formal parliamentary procedures... *inhales deeply* [Mzingo clasps his wings.] ...and simply attack.
 	Cut to the Lion Guard at the base of a tree on a cliff.
Beshte 	Is this really the tree where you first found the utamu, Little B?
Bunga 	Sure is! Now, all I have to do is climb up and get 'em! Zuka zama!
 	Bunga begins climbing the tree.
Kion 	Careful, Bunga! That tree looks pretty dead!
 	Bunga climbs onto a tree branch.
Bunga 	I know! That's why grubs love living in it! [As Bunga climbs higher, a branch snaps beneath him. He grabs on to a higher branch just in time.] *grunts*
Beshte, Kion, and Ono 	*gasp*
 	Bunga swings himself to safety.
Bunga 	*grunts*
Beshte 	*sighs*
Bunga 	I'm comin' for you, utamu!
 	Bunga rubs his hands together and begins to walk across a tree branch.
Kion 	Bunga, that branch is rotten! I don't think it'll hold you!
Bunga 	Sure it will!
 	As Bunga continues to walk along the branch, the tree creaks and sways.
Kion 	He's gonna need our help. Ono, steady the end of that branch. Beshte, hold the trunk.
 	Ono flies off, and Beshte runs toward the tree.
Beshte 	Sure thing! [Beshte pushes against the tree trunk.] *grunts*
 	Ono flies to the end of Bunga's branch and holds it up with his talons.
Bunga 	Hey ya, Ono. I'm almost there... [Bunga sways, nearly losing his balance.] Whoa!
Ono 	Hapana. [Ono's vision flickers, and he spots Mzingo's parliament circling far away.] Kion! Mzingo and his vultures! They're circling!
Kion 	That's never good. We need to check it out. Ono, Beshte, Bunga, let's go!
 	Bunga continues walking along the tree branch.
Bunga 	Wait! Just one more step! [The branch breaks beneath Bunga, and he falls.] *yells*
Ono 	I'm coming, Bunga!
 	Ono sweeps Bunga off the falling tree branch.
Bunga 	No! [Bunga falls toward Beshte and Kion.] My utamu!
 	The tree branch falls into a river below.
Kion 	Incoming, Beshte!
Beshte 	Got it!
 	Beshte gets into position, and Bunga falls onto his back.
Bunga 	*grunts*
Beshte 	You okay, Little B?
Bunga 	[crestfallen] Yeah. I guess.
 	Bunga slides off Beshte's back.
Kion 	Sorry, Bunga. But we gotta go see what Mzingo and his vultures are up to.
Bunga 	[crestfallen] Yeah, I know.
 	The Lion Guard runs off.
Kion 	Ono, keep an eye out for Fuli. [The Lion Guard enters the savanna.] We'll need her if there's trouble.
Beshte 	If I know Fuli, she's already there.
 	Cut to Fuli collapsed on the ground. The vultures' shadows circle her.
Vultures 	*squawk*
 	Fuli looks up weakly. Cut to an underside view of the vultures circling her, silhouetted by the sun. Fuli strains to get up, to no avail.
Fuli 	*groans* [Fuli collapses.] *grunts* [The vultures land and begin to surround Fuli.] Back off, vultures. You don't want any part of me.
Mzingo 	Oh, but I believe we do.
Mwoga 	I want a leg!
Mzingo 	Young cheetah, [Mzingo paces toward Fuli.] you have so little energy right now, you couldn't attack us if you tried.
 	Mwoga raises a wing.
Mwoga 	Oh, um, question. You really think she can't fight back?
Fuli 	*inhales* Just try me!
Mzingo 	If you had any strength, you'd have pounced by now. [Mzingo raises a wing.] All in favor of attacking from all sides, hmm?
Vultures 	Aye!
Mzingo 	All opposed? [after a beat] Motion passed. [savagely] The ayes have it.
 	Cut to the Lion Guard running across the savanna.
Kion 	No sign of Fuli, Ono? We sure could use her on this one.
Ono 	No, nothing. I... Oh, no! It's Fuli! [Ono's vision flickers, and he spots Fuli surrounded by Mzingo's parliament.] She's down, and she's surrounded by vultures!
Kion 	Hevi kabisa! 'Till the Pride Lands end...
Beshte, Bunga, and Ono 	Lion Guard defend!
 	Cut to Fuli.
Fuli 	*snarls*
Mzingo 	Oh, don't worry, my dear. It will all be over soon. After all, we are not uncivilized. *chuckles* Now, parliament, attack!
 	The vultures ready to attack Fuli.
Kion 	[from offscreen] Vultures! [Cut to the Lion Guard charging toward Fuli.] Get away from her!
Fuli 	Kion?
 	Mzingo charges at Fuli, but Kion tackles him.
Kion 	*grunts*
Mzingo 	*squawks*
 	A vulture pecks at Bunga, who dodges.
Bunga 	Yah! Yah! Zuka zama!
 	Bunga rolls under the vulture and kicks it away.
Vulture 	*yells*
 	Ono chases Mwoga, pecking at him.
Mwoga 	Ow! Ow! Ow! Ow!
 	Mwoga flies off.
Ono 	[pointedly] Leave Fuli alone!
 	Several vultures descend on Fuli.
Beshte 	Twende kiboko!
 	Beshte knocks the vultures away with his snout.
Vultures 	*yell*
 	The vultures gather in the sky.
Mzingo 	Reconvene! Reconvene!
Kion 	*growls* [The Lion Guard paces toward the vultures.] Mzingo! When you and your vultures take on one member of the Guard... [Clouds gather behind Kion, and thunder rumbles.] you take on us all! *roars*
 	The Roar of the Elders blasts the vultures away.
Vultures 	*yell*
 	Kion turns around to face Fuli.
Kion 	You okay?
Fuli 	Yeah. [Fuli sits up.] Thanks for saving me, guys. [sheepishly] Even though I feel kind of lame for needing it.
Kion 	You shouldn't. We're always there for each other. We're a team!
Bunga 	Yeah. Even I've been in trouble once or twice. [Kion gives Bunga a doubtful look. Bunga scratches his head.] Okay, lots of times.
Fuli 	Well, I wasn't helping the team by going off alone and getting worn out. Next time, I really will wait for the rest of you. Just try to move a little faster so I won't have to wait so long.
Beshte, Bunga, Fuli, Kion, and Ono	*laugh*
Bunga 	*sighs*
Fuli 	Bunga, what's wrong?
Bunga 	[crestfallen] I gotta go meet up with my uncles. And I don't have any utamu.
Beshte 	Oh, I'm sure they won't care.
Bunga 	[hopefully] You think?
 	Fuli stands.
Fuli 	Let's go to Hakuna Matata Falls and find out.
 	Cut to Hakuna Matata Falls.
Timon and Pumbaa 	[from offscreen] Utamu, utamu.
 	The camera pans down to show Timon and Pumbaa by a log. The Lion Guard approaches.
Bunga 	Uncle Timon? Uncle Pumbaa?
 	Bunga walks toward Timon and Pumbaa.
Timon 	What's wrong, kid?
Bunga 	I, uh... I've got some bad news. [Bunga pauses in front of Timon and Pumbaa. Timon hops down from the log.] I know I usually bring the utamu grubs for us to celebrate with, but I couldn't get them this time.
 	Timon waves his hands dismissively.
Timon 	Eh, Bunga. Utamu grubs are great. But that's not why we celebrate.
Pumbaa 	Timon's right. We celebrate because the day we got the utamu was the day we met you!
Bunga 	Really?
Pumbaa 	Of course!
 	Bunga, Timon, and Pumbaa hug.
Bunga 	Mmm.
Beshte 	Awww, that's nice.
 	Timon and Pumbaa walk toward the log.
Timon 	Besides, this year... [Timon and Pumbaa roll back the log to reveal utamu grubs underneath.] we got the utamu!
Bunga 	What? But how?
Pumbaa 	Oh, you won't believe it! A branch full of utamu grubs fell right outta the sky!
Ono 	I believe it.
 	Bunga holds up an utamu grub.
Bunga 	Here's to the two best uncles a honey badger could ask for!
 	Bunga, Timon, and Pumbaa eat some utamu grubs.
Bunga, Timon, and Pumbaa 	*munch*
 	Bunga, Timon, and Pumbaa hug.
Timon and Pumbaa 	Utamu, [Bunga eats another utamu grub.] utamu. [Cut to a wide shot of the Lion Guard, Timon, and Pumbaa dancing to the tune.] When only the best will do, it's the grub for you. [The camera pans up to the trees. Birds swoop by.] Utamu!
Birds 	*chirp*
 	The credits roll.
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