Long Live the Queen/Transcript

(Mama Binturong is hanging from a tree and Makucha's army is attacking a family of tigers) 
Mama Binturong : 
(Laughs cunningly) Now we've got you!
Ora: 
And your cubs!
Varya:
(Varya turns to her cubs) Quick, run through the mountain pass! You'll be safe on the other side!
Feliks: 
But what about you, mom?
Varya: 
I'll be right behind you. Now, go! (Varya attacks Makucha) (Effort grunts)
Mama Bintuorng : 
Get those little tigers before they reach the Tree of Life!
Chuluun: 
Yes, Mama. (Growls) (Chuluun goes after the cubs)
Varya: 
No!
(Ora and Makucha blocks Varya)
Ora: 
(Growls) Going somewhere? (Effort grunts) (Ora pushes Varya to the wall)
Varya: 
Ugh! (Groans)
Makucha: 
(Growling)
Varya: 
(Roaring)
Chuluun: 
(Laughing wickedly) I gotcha now!
(The Lion Guard and Night Pride stand on top of a ledge)
Kion: 
Leave those cubs alone, Chuluun!
Chuluun:
I was just about to do that.
Rani: 
Night Pride, Lion Guard, together! 
(Everyone jumps down from the mountain and goes to stop Makucha's Army
Rani: 
 Kion, have Bunga and Beshte help the cubs.
Kion: 
Right. Guys?
Beshte: 
Got it.
Bunga: 
"Zuka Zama!"
(Feliks growls)
Bunga: 
Awwww, look how cute their stripes are. 
(Feliks bites Bunga on the arm) 
Bunga: 
And how sharp their teeth are.
Beshte: 
Don't worry little guys. We're here to help you get to the Tree of Life.
Feliks: 
But, what about our mom?
Beshte: 
We're gonna help her too. Come on, you'll be safe with us.
Kion: 
(Kion stands in front of Varya) (Growls) Makucha! (Kion attacks Makucha)
Makucha: 
Kion? (Grunts)
Rani: 
Nirmala, check on the tiger. Surak, Baliyo, with me.
Ora: 
Ha! You missed.
Fuli: 
I won't! (Fuli attacks Ora)
Ora: 
(Grunts) Get... off!
Chuluun: 
(Growls)
Baliyo: 
"Lada'i!" (Baliyo hits Chuluun)
Chuluun: 
(Grunts) I'm going! I'm going! (Chuluun leaves)
(Kion slaps Makucha breaking out of wrist lock, growls, then slaps Makucha again)
Makucha: 
(Growls) Enough! There's too many of them! It's not worth it!
Ora: 
(Grunts; gets Fuli off his back) Wait for me!
Fuli: 
Ah! Sighs)
Mama Bintuorng : 
You win this time, but the next animal seeking refuge at the Tree of Life won't be so lucky.
(Makucha's Army leaves and Nirmala and Rani walk up to Varya)
Nirmala: 
"Arama karo." Relax. You're safe now.
Rani: 
Are you okay?
Varya: 
Have you seen my cubs?
(Bunga and Beshte come with Varya's cubs and the cubs are on Beshte's back)
Bunga: 
Did somebody say, "cubs"? We got cubs.
(Cubs laughing happily)
(The cubs go to Varya and hug her)
Feliks: 
Mom!
Varya:
Oh, you're safe. Thank you for your help. My name is Varya. I've heard the Tree of Life could be a safe place to raise my cubs. Is that true?
Rani: 
That's up to the queen.
Varya: 
Then I need to see her.
Rani: 
Of course, Varya. We'll take you to see her.
Ullu: 
(Ullu comes with some important news) Rani. Rani. (hooting) Queen Janna needs you and the Night Pride.
Rani: 
Oh?
Kion: 
Go ahead, Rani. Me and the Lion Guard will stay with Varya and her cubs.
Ullu: 
That won't do. The queen asked for Kion, too.
Kion: 
Me?
Fuli: 
Go on. We can handle this, Kion.
Bunga: 
Yeah. We got everything under control. (the cubs tackle Bunga, giggling) Ow!
Fuli: 
Don't worry. I've got everything under control.
Kion: 
Thanks, Fuli.
Rani: 
Thank you. Let's go.
(The Night Pride and Kion leave as Bunga breaks free of the cubs slamming into Beshte)
Beshte: 
You okay, Little B?
Bunga: 
Okay? You kidding? These cubs are great.
(The cubs tackle Bunga again)
(The scene transitions and Night Pride and Kion run through the mountain pass before slowing down and stopping to see the other animals around the tree)
Baliyo: 
What's going on? Why are they all here?
Rani: 
It's Grandmother Janna.
Baliyo: 
Something's wrong?
Nirmala: 
It seems her time has come.
Kion: 
Oh. Rani, Baliyo...
Baliyo:
(Baliyo walks backwards slowly) No! I don't want to go in.
Surak: 
Baliyo, Queen Janna has asked to see you. You must go to her.
Nirmala:
We'll be with you the whole time.
Baliyo: 
Rani?
Rani: 
Surak and Nirmala are right. We need to go in. You can do this. I'll be right by your side.
Baliyo:
Night Pride together?
Rani: 
Yeah, little brother. Night Pride together.
(The Night Pride and Kion go inside the Tree of Life)
Makini: 
Some water, Queen Janna?
Janna: 
(Janna drinks the water) Thank you, Makini.
Rani: 
Hello? Grandmother?
Janna: 
Rani. Princess. Is that you?
Rani: 
Yes, Grandmother. It's me. The whole Night Pride is here.
Baliyo: 
Hi, Grandmother.
Nirmala: 
Hello, Queen Janna.
Surak: 
Mother.
Kion: 
 (Kion walks up to Makini) How is she?
(Makini shakes her head)
Janna: 
And is Kion with you as well?
Kion: 
(Kion walks up to Janna) Yes, Queen Janna. I'm here.
Janna: 
(Breath trembling) I am glad to have seen the Roar return to the Tree of Life.
Kion: 
Me, too.
Janna:
 I would've liked to see your healing completed. But at least I know you're here. I hope you find peace. And perhaps... (Janna places her paw on Kion's right shoulder, making the Mark of the Night Pride appear briefly) ...choose to stay.
Kion: 
Thank you, Your Majesty, for everything. (Kion steps back)
Janna: 
Baliyo?
Baliyo: 
(Baliyo looks at Rani and Rani nods her head. Baliyo hugs Queen Janna) I'm here.
Janna: 
Stay strong, sweet Baliyo. Your sister will need your strength, give it to her.
Baliyo: 
(Sniffs) Yes, Grandmother. (Baliyo steps back)
Janna: 
Nirmala.
(Nirmala steps closer to Janna)
Janna:
We are so fortunate you joined us all those years ago.
Nirmala: 
Thank you, Your Majesty.
Janna: 
The healing powers of the Tree of Life belong to you now. Continue helping all who are hurting.
Nirmala: 
Of course, I promise. (Nirmala steps back)
Janna: 
And Surak, my son.
Surak:
Mother. (Surak steps closer and hugs Janna)
Janna: 
Rani will lean on you for wisdom. Give it. But let her find her own way as well.
Surak: 
I will. (Surak steps back)
Janna: 
It is time, Rani.
Rani: 
I'm not ready.
Janna: 
You are.
Rani: 
But I still have so much to learn. (Rani starts to cry)
Janna: 
Rani, you have everything you need to be queen, and you won't be alone. The Night Pride will stand besides you. And Makini, your Royal Mjuzi, will help guide you.
Rani: 
I'll do my best.
Janna: 
I know you will. (Janna completes her journey through the Circle of Life)
Rani: 
(Crying softly)
(All sobbing, Baliyo whimpers)
(Baliyo hugs Surak and leans on him)
Rani: 
(Rani gives Janna a hug) Goodbye, Grandmother. (Begins crying)
Kion:
(Kion sees Rani crying and walks up to her) I'm so sorry, Rani.
Rani: 
Thank you, Kion. (Rani hugs Kion)
(Everyone leaves the Tree of Life and sees the other animals waiting outside)
Rani: 
Someone has to tell them.
(Everyone looks at each other)
Rani: 
I'll do it. 
(Makini puts her hand on Rani)
Rani: 
Huh?
Makini: 
It's okay, Rani. This is the duty of your Royal Mjuzi. My duty.
Rani: 
Thank you, Makini.
Makini:
(Makini climbs on top of a rock) (Inhales) Shwari. Animals of the Tree of Life, Queen Janna has completed her journey in the Circle of Life.
(Other animals gasp)
(Everyone is in shocked)
Binga: 
Noo.
Pinguino: 
I can't believe it.
Baby Goat: 
(Bleats sadly)
Rama: 
It's okay. Shh. (Rama hugs the baby goat)
Makini: 
As is tradition, we will gather at the Willows to say goodbye to Queen Janna. The coronation ceremony, to make Rani the new queen of the Tree of Life, will happen at sunset.
(The scene transitions and everyone gathers at the Willows and has Janna's funeral and puts flowers on her body)
Kion:
(Kion sees Rani all sad and walks up to her) Are you okay?
Rani: 
I will be. (Sighs) I'll miss having her here. I guess I thought I'd have more time to learn from her. My grandmother was so wise. She always knew the right thing to do, the right animals to welcome to the Tree of Life. In fact, (Chuckles) if she hadn't insisted, I never would've let you in.
(Kion and Rani smile at each other)
Rani: 
What if I can't be a good queen?
Kion: 
When I first got the Roar, I didn't think I could be leader of the Lion Guard.
Rani: 
Really?
Kion:
Yeah. But then I found the strength I needed inside me. You will too. My grandfather Mufasa helped me learn that.
Rani: 
Do you still talk to your grandfather?
Kion: 
(Points to his scar) Not since I got this. It makes me look like Scar, the evil lion who betrayed him and--
Rani: 
Yes. My grandmother told me the story of what Scar did to Mufasa.
Kion: 
Then you understand why I can't face my grandfather, not until my scar is healed.
Rani: 
We all have our scars, Kion (shows Kion a scar in her right foreleg). "Sisi Ni Sawa." It's something my grandmother says. It means...
Kion: ...
"we're the same".
Rani: 
Yes. She reminded me of that when I wasn't sure if we should welcome you to the Tree of Life. I'm glad she did.
Kion: 
I'm glad she did, too.
Rani: 
She always said exactly what I needed to hear. And talking to her always made me feel better. You know, you might feel better if you talked to your grandfather.
Kion: 
Yeah, I might. Thanks, Rani. Queen Janna isn't the only one to know just what to say. You're a lot like her.
Rani: 
Oh. (Chuckles) Well, I...I hope to be.
(Rani and Kion both leave the Willows)
Baliyo: 
I'm really going to miss her.
Surak: 
We all will. But Queen Janna will always be a part of us.
Nirmala: 
And we can honor her by sharing our memories of her.
Ono: 
I wouldn't have my sight back without Queen Janna.
Fuli: 
She was a great leader.
Beshte: 
And she made us feel welcome when we first got to the Tree of Life.
Bunga: 
Yeah.
Anga:
She was loved by everyone.
Baliyo: 
(Baliyo wipes his tears) (Sniffs) She was, wasn't she?
Surak: 
Yes. She was.
(The Night Pride starts to walk away)
Fuli: 
Nirmala? What do we do now?
Nirmala: 
Now we prepare. For the new queen's coronation.
(Everyone leaves and Bunga sees Varya looking for her cubs)
Varya:
Cubs. Cubs. Where are you?
Bunga: 
Hmm. Big B. I'll catch up with you guys later.
Beshte: 
Okay. See  ya.
Bunga: 
(Bunga goes to help Varya) Varya? You okay?
Varya: 
Bunga. My cubs. I looked away for one monet (moment or minute) and they ran off.
Bunga: 
I'll help you find them.
Varya: 
Thank you.
Bunga: 
"Hakuna Matata!" (Bunga looks for the cubs) You know in the Pride Lands, they call me Babysitter Bung...
(Cubs giggling)
(The cubs land on Bunga)
Bunga: 
(Muffled) Found them.
Varya: 
Oh! There you are.
Bunga: 
(Grunts) Anything else I can help ya with? '''
Varya: 
Actually, yes. I still need to find out if my cubs and I can stay here. Can you take me to the Queen?
Bunga: 
The Queen? I'll take you to Rani. She'll know what to do.
Feliks: 
Race ya!
(The cubs run up to Tree of Life)
Bunga: 
Don't worry. I'll help catch 'em.
(The scene transitions and Rani walks inside the Tree of Life)
Rani: 
(Sighs) It won't be the same without you, Grandmother Janna.
Makini: 
(Softly humming)
(Suspenseful music playing)
Rani: 
Who's there?
Makini: 
Rani. Hi.
Rani: 
Makini?
Makini: 
Oh! I'm so glad you're here. I have something to show you.
Rani: 
Okay.
Makini: 
Come on. Right over here!
(Makini shows Rani her paintings that she made)
Rani: 
Woah! What is all this?
Makini: 
They're the stories of the Tree of Life's past. And these are Queen Janna's stories.
Rani: 
Really?
Makini: 
Yep. I've been working on them sincethe moment we got here. See? This one is from  the day we arrived. (Makini brings the painting to life)
(Spiritual music playing)
Makini: 
It was a lot of work. But worth it. Queen Janna wanted you to have all of her widsom. Whenever you needed it. And here it is.
Rani: 
Thank you, Makini.
Makini:
It was my honor.
Rani: 
I guess Queen Janna was right. I really do have everything I need to be Queen.
(Muffled growling)
Makini: 
What's that?
Rani: 
I dunno. Come on! (Rani goes to see who's coming and Varya's cubs come)
Varya's Cubs: 
(Giggles) (Growling) (Grunts)
Rani: 
Hello again.
Feliks:
Hi. (Chuckles)
Bunga: 
(Bunga walks in the Tree of Life) Hey, cubs! Wait up. Hey, Rani. Makini. Sorry the cubs got ahead of me.
Rani: 
It's okay, Bunga.
Varya: 
(Varya walks into the Tree of Life) Bunga! Cubs! There you are.
Rani: 
Hello, Varya. 
Varya: 
Oh! I'm sorry if my cubs barged in on you. They're just exctied to know if we can stay here. I know it's been a hard day for you. But you said earlier it was up to the Queen. And now you're the Queen.
Rani: 
Uh... Yes. Of course. You are welcome to stay at the Tree of Life.
Varya: 
Thank you. So, what do we do next?
Rani: 
Yes. Well, as Queen, the first thing I need to do for newcomers is... uh... Hmm. 
Makini: 
Rani? (Makini shows Rani the paintings)
Rani: 
Right.  I might not be sure what to do, but I know how to find out.
(The scene transitions and Kion goes to speak to his Grandfather Mufasa)
Kion: 
Grandfather Mufasa?
Mufasa: 
(Mufasa's spirit shows) I'm here, Kion. It has been a long time. I was worried that you had forgotten about me.
Kion: 
No, Grandfather. I didn't forget about you. It's just...  I was afraid to face you. I've got this scar now. And I was worried that I might turn evil, like Scar. Especially since I kept losing my temper and losing control of the Roar on our way to the Tree of Life.
Mufasa: 
Kion, you could have talked to me anytime. I told you I would always be here for you. No matter what. That hasn't changed. And it never will.
Kion: 
Thank you, Grandfather. That makes me feel better. I'm sorry I stayed away.   I promise I won't be afraid to talk to you again.
Mufasa:
Good. I missed you.
Kion: 
I missed you too.
(The scene transitions and Bunga and Rani take Varya and her cubs to the Willows and the cubs hang onto Bunga's legs)
Bunga: 
(Effort grunts) You cubs sure are heavy.  (Effort grunts)
Rani: 
Here. This forest should be a perfect home for you and your cubs.
Varya: 
Thank you. This does look perfect.
Kiril: 
Who are you?
Varya: 
Hello. I'm Varya. We're your new neighbors.
Kiril: 
I don't think so. A word? 
(Ranii smiles at Varya and walks up to Kiril)
Kiril: 
Are you sure that tiger family living here is a good idea?
Rani: 
Don't worry. They know the rules. They've promised to respect  the Circle of Life.
Kiril: 
Are you sure you know the rules?
Rani: 
Well, I'm still learning, but I'm wiling to give them a chance. Varya came here seeking safety for her cubs. I don't think she'd risk being kicked our by disrespecting the Circle of Life.
Kiril: 
(Sighs) Okay. If you say the tigers are welcome here, then so do we. Everyone, the tigers are welcome, by decree of Queen Rani. Over yere, Varya. There's a nice clearing your cubs might like.
Varya: 
Oh, wonderful. Thank you. And thank you. My cubs and I are so grateful to be home.
Rani: 
You're welcome.
Varyq: 
Come along, cubs.
(Varya walks with Kiril and his herd)
Bunga: 
Hear that?  Time to say goodbye.
Cubs: 
(The cubs let go of Bunga's legs and falls on the snow) Bye, Bunga.
Bunga: 
(Sighs in relief) Cubs are a lotta work.
Rani: 
Thanks for helping with them today, Bunga.
Bunga: 
"Hakuna Matata!" Happy to help, your Majesty.
Rani: 
I'll never get used to hearing that.
Bunga:
Well, you better. After the coronation, that's what everyone will be calling ya.
Rani: 
(Rani is in shocked) My coronation! It's at sunset. (Rani leaves to go to her coronation)
Bunga:
Wait for me, your Majesty!
(The scene transitions to sunset, everyone is gathered at the Tree of Life for Rani's coronation) 
Makini: 
Welcome to the Coronation of the Queen of the Tree of Life!
(All Cheering)
(Music Starts)
(Nirmala, Fuli and Anga are seen ontop of a rock)
Nirmala:
¶Long live the queen
Fuli:
¶We lift our voices up in praise
Anga:
¶With wisdom, patience, strength, and guile
Nirmala:
¶Watch over us, all our days
(Beshte and Ono singing along to the song with everyone)
Tree of Life Inhabitants:
¶Our hearts and voices sing
(Kion, Surak and Baliyo sing along)
¶All praise and glory bring
(Ullu and the birds sing along)
¶Goodwill and joy in everything
¶Long live, long live
¶Long live the queen!
(Ullu and the other birds put flowers on the ground)
¶Long live, long live
¶Long live the queen!
(Rani walks down to the Tree of Life and everyone bows)
Fuli:
¶Long live the queen
¶To rule the Tree of Life
¶Protect our land and keep it free
¶From sorrow and from strife
Tree of Life Inhabitants:
¶Our hearts and voices sing
Nirmala:
¶Hearts and voices sing
¶All praise and glory bring
(Astuto's cub walk sup to Rani)
Anga:
¶ Praise and glory bring
¶Good will and joy in everything
(The cubs all gather around Rani)
Fuli:
¶In everything
(The Penguins pick up Rani and put her on top of Tangaagim's head)
¶Long live, long live
¶Long live the queen!
(Rani sees everyone singing around her)
Nirmala:
¶Long live the queen
¶Long live, long live
¶¶Long live the queen!
Anga:
¶Long live the queen
¶Long live, long live
¶Long live the queen!
Fuli:
¶Long live the queen
¶Long live, long live
¶Long live the queen!
(Music ends)
Makini: 
It is time.
(Solemn Instrumental Music Playing)
(Rani jumps down from Tangaagim's head and walks up to Makini. Makini puts blue paint on Rani's forhead)
Makini: 
Queen Janna would be proud. Animals of the Tree of Life, it is my honor to present to you, Queen Rani!
(All Cheering)
Baliyo: 
That's my sister.
Binga: and Bunga: 
"Zuka Zama!" (Binga and Bunga high five each other)
Makini: 
Long live the Queen!
All 
(Chanting) Long live the Queen!  Long live the Queen!  Long live the Queen!
(Rani looks down and smiles at Kion)
Kion:  
Long live the Queen!
All:  
Long live the Queen!  Long live the Queen!  Long live the Queen!
(Solemn Instrumental Music Playing)
(The scene transitions to night time and, Rani walks to the Willows and sees speaks to Janna's spirit)
Rani: 
Grandmother Janna? You were right. I'm ready.
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