The Kupatana Celebration/Transcript

The sun rises over Mizimu Grove. The camera pans down to reveal Zazu directing a choir made up of Basi, Mbuni, Mtoto's mother, Muhanga, and Twiga.
Twiga 	Kupatana community. One day for unity. Gather together in peace. Our Kupatana community.
 	Zazu directs with his eyes closed and a smile on his face.
Mbuni 	*sings in a foreign language*
 	Zazu cringes.
Zazu 	Oh! [Zazu holds up his wings, and the choir stops singing.] Mbuni, [Zazu flies up to Mbuni, who cowers slightly.] it's maentaeleyo-ya-uhhi. Remember that for tonight!
 	Mbuni nods meekly.
Mbuni 	Mmm-hmm.
 	Zazu flies back to his perch and continues directing the choir. Cut to Simba watching from afar. He turns around.
Simba 	Your dad is sounding good, Beshte.
 	A wide shot reveals the Lion Guard gathered nearby.
Beshte 	Thanks, Your Majesty. He's been practicing. It's not every day you get to be a part of the Kupatana celebration.
Ono 	Well, considering Kupatana only happens [Ono shrugs pointedly.] once a year...
 	Bunga runs up to Kion and grabs him by the face.
Bunga 	And I can't wait! [Bunga clambers onto Kion's back and ruffles his mane.] It's the biggest party in the Pride Lands!
Kion 	[bemused] It's not just a party, Bunga.
Simba 	Yes. Kupatana is the one day all the animals in the Pride Lands gather side by side to celebrate the Circle of Life in peace.
Fuli 	*sighs* [Fuli lays down.] Yeah. It's the most peaceful day of the year.
Dogo 	[from offscreen] *yips*
Hyenas 	[from offscreen] *laugh*
 	Ono flies offscreen.
Fuli 	[miffed] I spoke too soon.
 	Ono's vision flickers, and he spots Janja's clan chasing Dogo through the Outlands.
Ono 	Yep. [Ono swoops back down toward his friends.] It's Janja and his hyenas. They're chasing a little jackal pup though the Outlands.
Kion 	*sighs* The Outlands. I wish the Lion Guard defended the Circle of Life out there too, but we don't...
Simba 	Kion, today is Kupatana, and not just here in the Pride Lands. The spirit of Kupatana extends to all the animals in the Circle of Life, even those in the Outlands.
Kion 	Of course. You're right, Dad. [Kion bounds away.] Lion Guard, let's go! [Kion pauses and looks over one shoulder.] We're gonna save that pup!
Beshte 	You got it, Kion!
Bunga 	Zuka zama!
 	Bunga races after Kion. The Lion Guard charges down a hill.
Kion 	'Till the Pride Land's end...
Beshte, Bunga, Fuli, and Ono	Lion Guard defend!
 	The scene transitions to the Outlands, where Dogo flees Janja's clan.
Dogo 	*pants*
Janja 	There he goes! Come on, fellas! *laughs*
Dogo 	*pants*
 	Dogo rounds a corner. Janja's clan misses the turn and slides offscreen.
Janja 	Uh-oh!
Hyenas 	Whoa!
Dogo 	*pants*
 	Dogo reaches a dead-end and pauses, looking back. The hyenas are in a heap.
Hyenas 	*groan*
 	Janja breaks free of the pile.
Janja 	*growls*
 	Dogo smiles innocently at Janja.
Dogo 	Hmm?
Janja 	Oh, you jackals are so annoying! [Janja stalks toward Dogo. His clanmates follow.] We just chased you out of our den yesterday, and now, you're back? [menacingly] Guess I need to make an example of you!
 	Dogo smiles innocently at Janja.
Dogo 	*whines*
 	The hyenas lunge at Dogo.
Janja 	*snarls*
 	Dogo cowers.
Dogo 	*whimpers*
 	Kion jumps out from behind Dogo.
Kion 	Not today, Janja!
 	Janja pauses. Kion tackles Janja and pins him to the ground.
Janja 	*grunts*
Kion 	*growls*
Janja 	Hey! Hey! Easy on the fur!
 	Janja strains to escape, but Kion does not budge.
Kion 	*growls*
Janja 	What are you doing in the Outlands anyway?
Kion 	Making sure you let that pup go!
Bunga 	[from offscreen] Yeah! [Cut to the rest of the Lion Guard standing on a nearby ridge.] Don't you know today's Kupatana?
Janja 	[amused] Ku... Ku... Kupatana? *laughs* [Beshte, Bunga, Fuli, and Ono approach.] Okay, Kion. You want the jackal? [menacingly] He's all yours!
 	Kion lowers his ears.
Kion 	Uh, okay.
 	Kion lets Janja up.
Janja 	Come on, fellas. The Lion Guard's doing us a favor today! [The hyenas take off into the Outlands.] *laughs* Merry Kupatana!
Hyenas 	*laugh*
 	The Lion Guard stares after the hyenas questioningly.
Ono 	That was...different.
Beshte 	Yeah. You think Janja celebrates Kupatana too?
Fuli 	I seriously doubt it.
 	Dogo jumps excitedly. Fuli recoils slightly.
Dogo 	Thanks, you guys! [Bunga jumps up on Bunga, then Kion.] You were awesome! [Dogo strikes a pose.] You were like, "Let the jackal go!" And they did!
Fuli 	Yeah. But why?
Kion 	Well, I'm glad we could help, um...
 	Dogo jumps excitedly.
Dogo 	I'm Dogo. [Dogo runs in a circle.] And you guys must be the Lion Guard! [Dogo jumps in front of Beshte.] You're the coolest! You just looked at the hyenas, [Dogo circles Bunga.] and they ran away!
Bunga 	Yeah. We have that effect on no-goods.
Kion 	You're safe now, Dogo. But I'd stay away from Janja's territory if I were you.
Dogo 	Are you guys going back to the Pride Lands? I know I'd be safe there.
Beshte 	Don't you need to get back to your family, Dogo?
Dogo 	*sighs* I'm all by myself, but I know there are lots of friendly animals in the Pride Lands. [Dogo makes a pleading face.] Can I please come with you?
Beshte and Bunga 	Awww.
Kion 	Well, it is Kupatana... [Dogo smiles at Kion.] Okay, Dogo. You can come.
 	Dogo jumps excitedly and runs in a circle.
Dogo 	*yips excitedly*
 	From a nearby ledge, Reirei watches Dogo and the Lion Guard.
Reirei 	*gasps* That's the signal! He did it! *laughs* The plan worked! The Lion Guard rescued Dogo, just like I knew they would. [Reirei approaches Goigoi, who is sleeping.] We're getting into the Pride Lands just in time for Kupatana!
Goigoi 	*snores*
Reirei 	Goigoi! [Reirei smacks Goigoi.] Wake up!
 	Goigoi snaps awake.
Goigoi 	*gasps* [Goigoi calms.] Awww, I was sleeping.
Reirei 	You're always sleeping. [Reirei steps closer to Goigoi.] Listen! Dogo convinced the Lion Guard to invite him into the Pride Lands. And when you invite one jackal...
Goigoi 	You invite us all! I'll go round up the boys.
Reirei 	[mockingly] All those animals coming together in peace for Kupatana. *laughs* They'll never know what hit them!
 	The scene transitions to Mizimu Grove. Kion and Fuli walk side by side.
Fuli 	You sure about this, Kion? [Ono swoops past.] It seemed like Janja couldn't [Fuli jumps in front of Kion, halting him.] wait to get rid of this jackal!
 	Ono lands next to Kion.
Ono 	It does seem odd.
Kion 	Well, I think we should at least give Dogo a chance.
 	Beshte, Bunga, and Dogo walk side by side.
Bunga 	You picked a great day to get chased by hyenas, Dogo.
Dogo 	I did?
Beshte 	Oh, yeah. [Beshte, Bunga, and Dogo pause and look up at the baobab trees.] Tonight, all of these baobab trees will bloom for the very first time.
 	Bunga spreads his arms dramatically.
Bunga 	And all the animals in the Pride Lands come here to watch.
Beshte 	It's what we call "Kupatana."
Dogo 	I've heard about Kupatana, but I've never seen it. I can't wait! [Dogo jumps excitedly.] *yips*
Fuli 	Whoa, whoa, whoa! [Fuli stalks up to Beshte and Bunga.] You can't invite him to Kupatana. He's an Outlander.
Ono 	Outlanders never come to Kupatana. Right, Kion?
Kion 	[haltingly] Well, we've never had a guest from the Outlands on Kupatana before.
 	Dogo smiles at Kion.
Dogo 	Hmm?
Kion 	But Dogo's just one little jackal. It might be good for him to learn about Kupatana. [Kion walks off.] Come on.
Beshte 	Poa!
 	Fuli follows Kion.
Bunga 	All right!
 	Beshte, Bunga, and Dogo follow Kion, Dogo skipping as he goes.
Dogo 	*yips*
 	Once the Lion Guard has gone, Goigoi and Reirei emerge from some nearby grass.
Goigoi and Reirei 	*snicker*
 	Cut to Dogo and the Lion Guard on a hill.
Kion 	Here you go, Dogo. You can make yourself at home on this hillside.
Bunga 	Yeah! It's the perfect spot!
Beshte 	Just a short trot to the watering hole. And look at the view!
 	Cut to the watering hole, where several animals are gathered around the water and a flock of egrets is flying past.
Birds 	*squawk*
Dogo 	[awkwardly] Okay. Well, thanks.
 	Kion places a paw on Dogo's back.
Kion 	Welcome to the Pride Lands, Dogo. Now, let's split up so we can finish our patrol in time for Kupatana. Bunga, Beshte, head to the watering hole.
 	Bunga salutes Kion.
Beshte 	Sounds good.
Kion 	Ono, Fuli, you're with me. We'll meet up back at the Lair.
 	The Lion Guard runs off in different directions. Dogo trots to a different spot, looks around, then sits.
Dogo 	*sighs*
Reirei 	[from offscreen] Hello, son.
 	Goigoi and Reirei emerge onto a nearby rock.
Dogo 	Mom! Mom! [Dogo approaches Reirei.] You heard my signal.
 	Reirei pats Dogo on the head.
Reirei 	That's right. And here we all are! In the Pride Lands!
Goigoi 	Yep. This place sure beats the Outlands. *chuckles*
 	Goigoi licks his lips. Dogo jumps up and down excitedly, his tail wagging.
Dogo 	I really fooled the Lion Guard, didn't I?
Reirei 	Sure did, Dogo. [Reirei pats Dogo on the head.] Great job. But why are you sitting out here?
Dogo 	Uh, the Lion Guard said I could stay on this hillside.
Reirei 	*laughs* Jackals don't sit on hillsides. They have no idea what us jackals are like, do they?
Goigoi 	When's this Kupatana thing start? I'm hungry.
Reirei 	[demeaningly] Not for a while, honey. [to Dogo] In the meantime, let's make ourselves at home...jackal style!
 	Cut to Ma Tembo spraying herself with water in the watering hole.
Ma Tembo 	*trumpets*
 	Beshte and Bunga stroll past the watering hole.
Beshte 	Hey, Ma Tembo! Happy Kupatana!
 	Ma Tembo waves her trunk.
Ma Tembo 	Happy Kupatana, Beshte!
 	Beshte and Bunga pass Mbuni.
Beshte 	Happy Kupatana, Mbuni! See you at the celebration tonight?
Mbuni 	Yep. Can't wait!
 	Beshte and Bunga pass Dogo, who is asleep in an aardvark den.
Beshte 	Heya, Dogo. [Beshte and Bunga pull to a halt.] Dogo?
Dogo 	*snores*
Bunga 	He's so cute!
Beshte 	I know, but this is Muhanga the aardvark's den. He can't stay here. [Beshte nudges Dogo.] Dogo?
Dogo 	*yips*
 	Dogo shakes his head and stands.
Beshte 	You got your own spot on the hill, remember?
Dogo 	Oh, right. [Dogo smiles innocently.] Okay.
 	Dogo walks away.
Beshte 	Poor little fella. [Beshte and Bunga continue their patrol.] Must have gone for a walk and gotten lost.
Bunga 	Yeah. [Beshte and Bunga run into a jackal pup who is asleep in a different aardvark den. They pull to a halt.] Whoa!
Jackal pup 	*snores*
 	Bunga turns around and points.
Bunga 	But I thought he...
 	Beshte nudges the jackal pup.
Beshte 	Dogo.
Jackal pup 	*yips*
 	The jackal pup shakes his head and stands.
Beshte 	Go back to your hill. This den belongs to someone else too.
 	The jackal pup smiles innocently and walks away.
Bunga 	[in a sing-song voice] Weird.
 	Beshte and Bunga run into another jackal pup who is asleep in a different aardvark den. They pull to a halt.
Beshte and Bunga 	*yell*
Bunga 	Dogo! [The jackal pup shakes his head.] These are aardvarks' dens! You can't stay here!
 	Many jackal pups emerge from the aardvark dens.
Jackal pups 	*yip*
 	Beshte and Bunga stare around in shock.
Beshte 	Uh... Bunga?
Bunga 	Uh-huh.
 	Muhangus and Muhanga approach.
Muhangus 	Hey! What's going on here?
Muhanga 	What are jackals doing in our den?
 	Bunga stands protectively in front of the jackal pups.
Beshte 	Easy, everybody. Easy! We'll take care of this.
Bunga 	Yeah! [after a beat] How?
Beshte 	Uh, [Beshte leans down toward Bunga.] only one thing to do.
 	Cut to Chakula Plains.
Beshte and Bunga 	[from offscreen] Kion!
 	In a canyon, Kion and Fuli pause and look around.
Fuli 	*gasps* That was Bunga and Beshte!
Kion 	Ono! What do you see?
 	Ono's vision flickers.
Ono 	Hapana! Kion, I think you need to see this for yourself.
 	Ono swoops offscreen.
Kion 	Oh, okay, Ono. Lead the way!
 	Kion and Fuli follow Ono out of the canyon. The scene transitions. Muhangus and Muhanga chase the jackal pups out of their dens.
Muhanga 	What were you doing in there?
Muhangus 	Did you eat all my ants?
 	Beshte steps in front of a jackal pup, halting Muhangus's advance.
Beshte 	Easy there! I'm sure they didn't mean any harm.
 	Kion, Fuli, and Ono pause on a nearby hill.
Kion 	Hevi kabisa!
 	Cut to Bunga standing protectively in front of the jackal pups, while Beshte looks on.
Fuli 	That's a lot of jackals.
 	Kion strides through the jackal pups.
Kion 	Where's Dogo?
Reirei 	You looking for my boy?
 	The camera zooms out to reveal Reirei standing among her pups.
Kion 	Who are you?
 	Reirei approaches Kion.
Reirei 	Didn't mean to startle you. I'm Reirei, Dogo's mom. And this... [Reirei looks behind her, where Goigoi is scrounging in an aardvark den.] Goigoi, get out here! [Goigoi emerges with a fruit in his mouth.] Is Goigoi, Dogo's dad.
 	Muhangus and Muhanga stalk forward, and the jackal pups scatter.
Muhangus 	Hey! That's our den!
Muhanga 	And our fruit!
 	Reirei bends down to Muhangus's level.
Reirei 	It's such a lovely den.
 	Goigoi swallows the fruit.
Goigoi 	And the fruit's delicious!
Muhangus 	We didn't say you could eat it!
Muhanga 	You took our stuff without asking! You're thieves!
 	Goigoi lowers his ears.
Reirei 	*chuckles* Thieves? Us? Never!
Kion 	[furious] Enough! [Kion looks around at the jackal pups.] Which one of you is Dogo?
 	Dogo walks up to Kion.
Dogo 	I'm right here, Kion.
Kion 	Dogo, I thought you said you didn't have any family.
Dogo 	Uh, no. I said I was all by myself.
Reirei 	[from offscreen] Which he was at the time! [Dogo approaches Reirei. They hug.] My son always tells the truth. But when he went into the Pride Lands, we had to follow him. You can't expect a little pup to live in a strange place without his mom and dad. Right, Goigoi?
 	The camera zooms out to reveal Goigoi asleep on the ground.
Goigoi 	*snores* [Reirei rolls her eyes, then kicks Goigoi in the face. He sits up.] *gasps* *coughs* [stuttering] Whatever you say, dear.
 	The jackal pups gather around Reirei.
Reirei 	And we couldn't leave our other kids alone in the Outlands. What kind of parents would do that?
 	The jackals make pleading faces.
Jackals 	*whine*
Kion 	Okay, yeah. I can see that. But...
Mbeya 	[from offscreen] *yells* Help!
 	Ono takes to the air. His vision flickers, and he spots Mbeya stuck in the mud. Ono lands on Beshte's back.
Ono 	Kion! Mbeya the rhino, he's trapped in a mud pit all the way over at Lake Matope.
Beshte 	We'll need to get moving.
Kion 	Okay, Reirei. You and your family have to stay away from the aardvarks' dens...and food. Got it?
Reirei 	Oh, yes. And I'm so sorry for any misunderstanding.
 	Reirei smiles innocently. Kion glares at her for a moment, then runs off.
Kion 	Lion Guard, follow me!
 	The rest of the Lion Guard races after Kion.
Reirei 	Come on, kids! [Reirei walks off, with her pups following.] Let's leave these nice aardvarks to their business. We'll find someplace else to go.
 	Goigoi follows his family.
Muhangus 	Yeah, you do that.
Goigoi 	You were right, Reirei. The Pride Lands is filled with great things to take.
 	Reirei halts Goigoi with a paw to his chest.
Reirei 	Just wait for that big old Kupatana celebration. *gasps* All the Pride Lands' animals in one place! *hums with pleasure* [Dogo sits beside Goigoi and Reirei.] Now, let's help ourselves to more of the Pride Landers' generosity.
Dogo 	But, Mom, won't Kion and the Lion Guard get mad and kick us out?
 	Reirei rolls her eyes.
Reirei 	Dogo, Dogo, Dogo. Today is the one day these silly Pride Landers will let us get away with anything. Right, Goigoi?
Goigoi 	Yep! [Goigoi bends down to Dogo's level.] Because it's [mockingly] Kupatana. *laughs*
Reirei 	We can do whatever we want. As long as we do it jackal style!
 	Cut to Reirei's shadow marching against a rock wall. The camera zooms out to reveal Reirei marching across a log, with her pups behind her.
Reirei 	Our kind is born a bit smarter [The jackal pups fan out behind Reirei.] than other creatures you might know, [Cut to Goigoi asleep. The jackal pups leap over him.] and though we seem quite pleasant...
Goigoi 	*snores*
 	Reirei kicks Goigoi in the tail, waking him.
Reirei 	...our niceness is just a show! [A monkey passes a fruit to another monkey, who then turns and passes the fruit to a jackal pup. Cut to reveal that the jackal pup is standing on top of his brothers.] We've learned how to beat the system. [The jackal pups flee with the fruit.] Everyone else does our work for us. [Dogo takes some nuts from a jerboa.] But before we can take advantage, [Reirei takes the nuts from Dogo and returns them to the jerboa.] first, we have to win their trust. [The jerboa runs away with the nuts.] So listen up! [Dogo glares at a mongoose. In-between them is a fruit.] Pretend to be sweet. [The camera zooms out to reveal Reirei sitting beside Dogo. She pulls up Dogo's lips in a forced smile.] Speak with a smile. [The mongoose smiles. Reirei takes the fruit and gives it to Dogo.] Then you can take things [The mongoose looks disgruntled.] jackal style! [An elephant steps on Dogo's tail.] Even if you're mad...
Dogo 	*growls*
 	Dogo stalks after the elephant, but Reirei stops him with a paw to his head.
Reirei 	Play it cool for a while. [Dogo sits with a grumpy expression on his face.] That's how you fool 'em [Reirei walks away, moving to the beat.] jackal style!
 	Dogo starts to walk away, only to run face-first into a rhinoceros.
Rhinoceros 	*growls*
 	Dogo runs away. Cut to Goigoi banging on turtle shells like they're drums. Cut to a jackal pup distracting Muhangus while another steals his den.
Reirei 	Don't gather food or build a home. [A vulture sits in a nest with bones at his feet. One jackal pup jumps up, slurping and looking at the bone. While the vulture is distracted, another jackal pup steals a bone from behind the vulture.] There's plenty here for us to take. [A hare leaves its den. A jackal pup jumps into it.] Working hard might be good for others, [Several jackal pups emerge from hare holes. One has a berry sprig in his mouth.] but we get by just being fake! [Cut to Reirei smirking.] By being fake! [Cut to Pim collecting a pile of grubs.] Pretend to be sweet. [Pim turns his back, and a jackal pup steals the grub pile.] Speak with a smile. [Several jackal pups march along a giraffe's back with grubs on their heads, then slide down its neck.] Then you can take things [The jackal pups hop off the giraffe's neck and walk off near a watering hole.] jackal style! [Cut to Reirei.] Even if you're mad, [Several jackal pups pop up on Reirei's left. They disappear, and Goigoi emerges, going back-to-back with Reirei.] play it cool for a while. [Two jackal pups pop up on either side of Goigoi and Reirei.] That's how you fool 'em [The jackal pups steal food from several animals.] jackal style! [Reirei slides down an elephant trunk. Water spurts from the trunk, shooting Reirei into the air, and she balances atop the water.] Jackal style! [Cut to Mizimu Grove. The camera zooms out to reveal Reirei looking at it from afar. She turns away.] And just wait for Kupatana. [Reirei approaches her pups.] All these animals gathered in peace. We'll stroll in and eat at our pleasure. [Reirei turns around with an intense look on her face.] It's gonna be one amazing feast! [The jackal pups emerge on either side of Reirei.] It's gonna be one amazing feast! [Zoom on Dogo, who smiles innocently.] Pretend to be sweet. [Cut to a jackal pup sitting in front of Makuu.] Speak with a smile. [A fish jumps up in-between the jackal pup and Makuu. Makuu jumps up and snaps at the fish, but a different jackal pup snags it out of the air. The two jackal pups run away.] Then you can take things [A jackal pup dances to the rhythm. The camera zooms out to reveal a line of jackal pups dancing and Reirei standing in front of them.] jackal style! [Cut to Goigoi asleep. A rhinoceros chases a jackal pup in the background.] Even if you're mad, [Goigoi sits up and looks around.] play it cool for a while. [Goigoi goes back to sleep. The jackal pups steal food from several animals.] That's how you fool 'em. [Cut to the jackal pups gathered together.] That's how you fool 'em! [Cut to Reirei standing atop a rock. Butterflies flit around her.] jackal style! [The camera slowly zooms out to reveal the jackal pups marching to the beat past Reirei's rock.] Jackal style! That's how you fool 'em jackal style!  
 	The camera zooms out to reveal a ring of Pride Landers surrounding the jackals and their stolen food.
Pride Landers 	*growl*
Reirei 	Oh, dear. Has there been another misunderstanding?
 	The scene transitions to a mud hole. Mbeya and the Lion Guard, all covered in mud, walk away from the mud hole. Bunga, who is still perfectly clean, is lounging on Beshte's back.
Mbeya 	Phew! Thank you so much.
Kion 	Hakuna matata, Mbeya.
Beshte 	Happens to all of us sometimes.
 	Ono staggers along behind his friends.
Ono 	*whimpers* Maybe next time you could get stuck in mud that isn't so sticky.
 	Ono lifts one mud-covered leg pointedly. Bunga jumps off Beshte's back.
Kion 	It's okay. We've still got time to hit the watering hole and get cleaned up before the celebration.
Pride Landers 	[from offscreen] *cry out*
 	Kion rolls his eyes.
Kion 	[deflated] Or maybe not.
 	The scene transitions. The Lion Guard stands among the jackals, with the Pride Landers still gathered in a circle around them. Ono swoops down from overhead and begins ushering the Pride Landers away.
Ono 	Nothing to see here. Move along.
 	The jackals crouch in front of Kion, their ears down.
Reirei 	I'm sorry, Kion. I just don't understand why everyone's so upset.
Goigoi 	Yeah. We didn't take anything from the aardvarks.
Kion 	What about all these other animals?
Goigoi 	Oh, them? Well...
 	Dogo strides out from behind Reirei.
Dogo 	It was just a misunderstanding.
Fuli 	[from offscreen] A misunderstanding? [Dogo lowers his ears. Cut to Fuli standing beside Kion.] Is that what they call stealing food and invading other animals' homes in the Outlands?
Reirei 	Well, [Reirei nods vigorously.] yes, it is. [Reirei approaches Kion.] Things are so different out there. How could we possibly know what's acceptable in the Pride Lands?
Fuli 	Give me a break.
Reirei 	Kion, you don't know how hard it is to start over in a strange place. We just don't know how to fit in. [Reirei looks up at Kion pleadingly.] We do so want to be accepted as part of your community. Don't you Pride Landers have a word for that?
Kion 	We do. It's Kupatana. We're actually gathering in Mizimu Grove tonight to celebrate Kupatana.
 	Reirei straightens.
Reirei 	Kupatana. [Reirei turns around.] Kupatana. It sounds lovely. [Reirei looks over one shoulder at Kion.] Do you think we jackals can be a part of your Kupatana?
 	Reirei makes a pleading face.
Kion 	Maybe...but only if you can treat everyone in the Pride Lands with respect. [Kion approaches Reirei, who cowers back slightly.] Can you and your family do that?
 	Reirei backs away from Kion.
Reirei 	Oh, yes.
 	Reirei pauses in front of Goigoi, who is asleep.
Goigoi 	*snores*
Reirei 	I think we understand now. Right, Goigoi? [Reirei's expression turns to annoyance.] Goigoi?
 	Reirei kicks Goigoi, and he sits up.
Goigoi 	Yeah, yeah, yeah. [Goigoi looks around wildly.] Huh? [Goigoi spots Reirei.] Uh, yeah, whatever you say, dear.
Kion 	Okay. Now, we should go. We need to clean up for the Kupatana celebration, but I hope we'll see you there.
 	The Lion Guard bounds offscreen.
Reirei 	[menacingly] Oh, they'll see us there, all right. Won't they, Goigoi?
 	Goigoi sidles up next to Reirei.
Goigoi 	[menacingly] Whatever you say, dear. *laughs sinisterly*
 	The scene transitions to Mizimu Grove at sunset. Pride Landers walk into the grove.
Twiga 	We gather together, great and small [The camera pans right to show Zazu directing a choir made up of Basi, Mbuni, Mtoto's mother, Muhanga, and Twiga.] Here we are, every animal of the Pride Lands, for this day of peace. [Pride Landers continue to gather in Mizimu Grove.] Kupatana community. [Cut to Zazu conducting. Cut to Twiga singing.] One day for unity. [Cut to a wide shot of the choir. Cut to Makuu and a crocodile in the audience. They step aside to allow a jerboa to sit in-between them.] Gather together in peace. [Ushari smiles at Timon and Pumbaa.] Our Kupatana... [Some tickbirds settle on top of the elephants.] community. Our Kupatana...
 	Cut to Beshte, Bunga, Fuli, and Ono in the audience. Bunga looks around.
Bunga 	[speaking softly] Hey. Did Dogo and his family come?
 	Ono looks around.
Twiga 	...community.
Ono 	[speaking softly] I don't see them.
 	The choir walks away. Atop a large rock, the royal family and Rafiki emerge.
Fuli 	[from offscreen] Shhh! It's starting.
Simba 	Thank you all for joining us. We're here not just the blooming of the baobab flowers, but to celebrate our community. Our Kupatana. And to honor all of our roles in the Circle of Life.
 	A breeze blows leaves past the royal family and Rafiki. Rafiki steps forward and lifts one arm.
Rafiki 	It is time.
Pride Landers 	*exclaim*
 	In the trees overhead, the baobab flowers begin to bloom, and petals fall around the Pride Landers.
Pride Landers 	*gasp*
Kion 	Wow.
 	Kion and Kiara smile at each other. From behind a nearby rock, Reirei and Goigoi appear.
Reirei 	[sarcastically] *sniffles* This is so unexpected. I didn't think I'd be so moved.
Goigoi 	What? By a bunch of flowers?
Reirei 	No, by all the options. All these delicious little animals, all in one place. How will we ever know where to begin?
Goigoi 	I don't know. Let's dig in.
 	Reirei and Goigoi bound away.
Simba 	And now, let the Kupatana celebration...
Jackals 	[from offscreen] *yip* *bark* *growl*
Simba 	...begin?
 	The jackals charge through the audience, scattering them.
Pride Landers 	*cry out*
Kion 	Oh, no.
Bunga 	[disappointed] Dogo.
Fuli 	I knew it!
 	Dogo chases a hedgehog past Zito, who rears up on his hind legs.
Zito 	*trumpets*
 	The Lion Guard watches as the jackals chase the Pride Landers around Mizimu Grove.
Simba 	What is going on?
Kion 	It's Reirei and her jackal family!
Simba 	Jackal family?
Kion 	Sorry, Dad. [Kion's ears droop.] This is my fault. But I know what to do. [Kion steps to the edge of the large rock.] Everyone! Don't be afraid! [The Pride Landers halt, listening to Kion.] You can all help the Lion Guard by defending each other!
 	Simba sidles up next to Kion.
Simba 	Kion is right. If we stand together, no Outlanders can defeat us.
 	Kion hops off the large rock and reconvenes with the Lion Guard in the center of Mizimu Grove.
Kion 	We've gotta round up these jackals and send them back to the Outlands where they belong. Ono?
Ono 	Affirmative. [Ono takes to the air. His vision flickers, and he spots the jackals surrounding some elephants.] Fuli! I see Goigoi! [Goigoi chases a baboon onscreen.] Behind the elephants!
 	Fuli darts in front of Goigoi, who halts.
Fuli 	Huwezi! [Goigoi changes directions, but Fuli intercepts him again.] Nowhere to run, Goigoi!
Goigoi 	That's what you think. *laughs* [Goigoi turns and runs into a tree.] *groans*
 	Cut to Ono flying overhead.
Ono 	Beshte! Jackal pups near the giraffes!
 	Several jackal pups dart through the giraffes' legs.
Jackal pups 	*bark*
Beshte 	Enough with the nipping. [The jackal pups charge at Beshte, who uses his snout to throw them away.] *grunts*
Jackal pups 	*wail*
 	The jackal pups land in a heap, while Pride Landers gather around them angrily.
Pride Landers 	*growl*
 	Kion searches Mizimu Grove.
Kion 	Come on, where are you, Reirei?
 	Bunga jumps along two giraffe necks.
Bunga 	Zuka zama!
 	Bunga grabs Dogo by the tail, halting him as he chases a hedgehog.
Dogo 	*whines*
Bunga 	Got you, Dogo. You know what? I don't think you're cute anymore.
 	Cut to Reirei chasing Pim.
Pim 	*squeals*
Reirei 	Now, now, little one, it'll all be over quick.
 	Reirei catches up to Pim and picks him up by his scruff.
Pim 	*squeals*
 	Kion tackles Reirei, who lets go of Pim.
Kion 	Drop the hyrax. [Kion crouches in front of Reirei.] *growls*
Reirei 	[demurely] Why, Kion, [Reirei crouches in front of Kion with her ears down.] what's got you so upset? *laughs nervously*
 	Kion strides toward Reirei.
Kion 	You lied to me, Reirei.
Reirei 	Oh, no. Did we make another mistake? These Pride Land rules...
Kion 	Save it. You're going back to the Outlands. All of you.
 	The other jackals gather around Reirei.
Reirei 	Just one more chance. That's all we...
Simba 	[from offscreen] You heard my son. [Simba strides through the Pride Landers, who part to let him pass.] Leave. Now.
Reirei 	Oh. Simba. [Reirei hesitates, then grins innocently.] I think there's been a misunderstanding.
Simba 	*roars*
Reirei 	You know what they say, there's no place like home! Let's go, kids!
 	Reirei flees Mizimu Grove. Her family follows.
Goigoi 	Whatever you say, dear!
Jackals 	*yelp*
 	Kion approaches Simba sadly.
Simba 	Kion?
Kion 	I'm sorry, Dad.
Simba 	Don't forget, Kion. I encouraged you to save that jackal pup this morning.
Kion 	Yeah, but you didn't tell me to invite him into the Pride Lands.
Simba 	You made a mistake, Kion. But you made it in the spirit of Kupatana. You gave strangers a chance to fit in. And tonight, we saw Kupatana in action. [Cut to the Pride Landers, who are gathered together.] All the animals of the Pride Lands standing together as one.
 	Kion smiles.
Kion 	Thanks, Dad. *sighs* I guess this year's celebration's over.
Bunga 	You kidding? [Bunga picks up a fallen baobab blossom.] Usually, we just get to look at these things. [Bunga eats the blossom.] Mmm. This is the best Kupatana ever. [Bunga eats more blossoms.] Mmm. Mmm.
 	Ono eats a baobab blossom.
Ono 	Mmm. *chuckles* Have to admit, Bunga's right. These baobab blossoms are delicious.
 	Cut to Beshte and several Pride Landers eating baobab blossoms.
Pride Landers 	*munch* *exclaim*
 	The royal family watches happily.
Simba 	You see, Kion? Everything has its place.
Kion 	Yeah. It's the Circle of Life. Happy Kupatana, Dad.
Simba 	Happy Kupatana, Kion.
 	The camera pans out from the royal family to show a wide shot of Mizimu Grove.
Twiga 	[voiceover] Our Kupatana community.
 	The credits roll.
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