Lions of the Outlands/Transcript

Fade to a wide shot of the Pride Lands, with Pride Rock in the distance. Egrets fly past the screen, while Bunga and Kion chase a baobab fruit below.
Egrets 	*caw*
 	Cut to the baobab fruit rolling along the ground. Bunga pops out of a nearby bush.
Bunga 	*chuckles* Now, I gotcha!
 	Bunga reaches for the baobab fruit, only for Kion to roll it away with his head.
Kion 	Too late and too slow!
 	Bunga falls onto his face as Kion runs away with the baobab fruit.
Bunga 	*grunts* Oh, yeah? [Bunga chases Kion.] Zuka zama!
 	Bunga jumps on top of Kion, who collapses on his belly.
Kion 	Oof! *chuckles* Hey! The baobab fruit's mine!
 	Bunga picks up the baobab fruit, but Kion catches hold of the fruit's other side with his teeth. They tug of war.
Bunga and Kion 	*grunt*
 	Bunga flings the baobab fruit offscreen.
Bunga 	Nuh-uh! [Bunga chases after the baobab fruit, picks it up, and holds it over his head victoriously.] Ha, ha! Winner, winner! Zebra dinner!
Gazelle 	[from offscreen] Hyena in the Pride Lands! [Bunga turns around. Gazelles stampede over a nearby bush, and Bunga ducks out of the way. The baobab fruit goes flying.] Hyena in the Pride Lands!
Bunga 	*yells* [The baobab fruit lands and bounces offscreen.] Hyena in the Pride Lands? [The bush rustles. Bunga rolls up imaginary sleeves and holds up his fists.] All right, hyena! You picked the wrong day to come into the Pride Lands! [The bush rustles.] That's right! And I'm gonna...
 	Jasiri hops out of the bush.
Jasiri 	Hey, Bunga!
Bunga 	Wait. You're not from Janja's clan. You're the hyena that helped Kion while he was trapped in the Outlands!
Jasiri 	*chuckles* Well, we helped each other out.
 	Kion approaches Bunga and Jasiri.
Kion 	[delighted] Jasiri? What are you doing in the Pride Lands?
Jasiri 	Looking for you. [worriedly] I have a problem back home. [Jasiri sits.] And I need your help.
Kion 	Is it Janja and his hyenas?
Jasiri 	No. Actually, it's lions.
Bunga 	Lions?
 	Bunga and Kion exchange glances.
Kion 	In the Outlands?
Jasiri 	That's right. They've taken over my family's watering hole. And they won't share it.
Kion 	But there shouldn't be any lions in the Outlands.
Bunga 	You sure they're lions, Jasiri?
Jasiri 	*scoffs* I know what lions look like, Bunga.
Kion 	Okay. Well, I'd be happy to talk to them, Jasiri. Maybe they're lost or something.
 	Jasiri stands.
Jasiri 	Asante, Kion. Thank you.
Kion 	Bunga, go back to the Lair. Let the rest of the Guard know I'm going to the Outlands with Jasiri.
Bunga 	Okay. We'll meet up with you there.
Kion 	No need. I should be right back. These are lions after all. [Kion strides toward Jasiri.] It's probably just a misunderstanding.
Jasiri 	Oh, I sure hope so.
Kion 	Lead the way, Jasiri.
 	Jasiri runs off, and Kion follows. Bunga runs toward the fallen baobab fruit, waving after Jasiri and Kion.
Bunga 	See ya! [Bunga picks up the baobab fruit.] Oh, and by the way... [Bunga holds the baobab fruit over his head victoriously.] I win! [Bunga runs off.] Ha, ha!
 	Cut to a wide shot of the Pride Lands, with Pride Rock in the distance. Bunga heads toward Pride Rock, while Jasiri and Kion head in the opposite direction. Cut to the Outlands. Jasiri and Kion run onscreen.
Jasiri 	You know, Kion, [Cut to Jasiri and Kion striding side by side through the Outlands.] I was kinda worried you might not help me.
Kion 	Why wouldn't I? We've helped each other before.
Jasiri 	That was different. Last time, the bad guys were hyenas. This time, they're lions.
 	Jasiri and Kion hop over a rock.
Kion 	They probably don't realize there are good hyenas in the Outlands. I had that problem at first too.
Jasiri 	*chuckles* That's true. [Jasiri and Kion keep walking.] It did take a while for us to trust each other.
 	Cut to Tunu and Wema.
Tunu and Wema 	*yip*
 	The camera zooms out to show Madoa standing in front of Tunu and Wema.
Madoa 	*mock growls*
 	Tunu and Wema notice something offscreen and fall silent. Madoa looks up, and the cubs flee.
Tunu and Wema 	*squeal*
Madoa 	Jasiri, you're back! [Cut to a wide shot of Madoa, with hyenas behind her. Jasiri and Kion stride into frame.] Whoa! You weren't kidding. You really are friends with a lion!
Jasiri 	Kion, this is my sister, Madoa.
 	Kion nods politely.
Kion 	Nice to meet you, Madoa.
Madoa 	Uh, yeah. You too.
 	The camera pans left to show Tunu and Wema cowering behind a rock.
Tunu and Wema 	*whimper*
Kion 	Hey there, little guys! Don't be afraid of me.
 	Tunu and Wema cower.
Tunu and Wema 	*whimper*
Madoa 	You can't blame 'em. All they know are bad lions.
Jasiri 	Like the ones who stole our watering hole.
Kion 	Well, that's why I'm here. I don't know why those lions are in the Outlands. But I'm sure I can clear things up.
Madoa 	I hope so. Those little ones need the water.
Tunu and Wema 	*whimper*
Jasiri 	We all do.
Kion 	Then there's no time to lose. Let's go, Jasiri!
 	Kion runs off, and Jasiri follows. Cut to Rafiki painting on the ground.
Rafiki 	...and with all the flooding, we now have...
Bunga 	[from offscreen] Hey, guys! [The camera zooms out to reveal that Rafiki is in the Lair of the Lion Guard, with Beshte and Ono standing behind him.] Guys!
Beshte 	You're back just in time. Ono and Fuli are about to race!
Bunga 	What? Again?
 	Bunga runs over to where Fuli is reclined. Ono stands nearby, measuring the space in front of him with his wings.
Ono 	Affirmative. But this time, I'm going to win.
 	Fuli rolls her eyes good-naturedly.
Fuli 	You say that every time. [Fuli darts up next to Ono.] Ready?
Ono 	[uncertainly] Ready. Bunga?
Bunga 	Oh, right. I'll be the ref! [Bunga runs offscreen. He climbs a pillar of rock, holding a leaf.] On your marks... [Fuli licks a paw and draws it over her head. Ono raises his wings in anticipation.] ...get set... [Bunga waves his leaf. Fuli and Ono ready themselves. Bunga waves his leaf frantically.] ...go! [Fuli and Ono burst forward. They begin to race around a track inside the Lair of the Lion Guard.] And they're off! [Bunga climbs a nearby vine to get a better vantagepoint.] It's Fuli in the lead!
 	Cut to Fuli running, with Ono flying just behind her.
Ono 	[chuckling] I'm right on your tail, Fuli!
 	Fuli looks over one shoulder.
Fuli 	That's what you think. Huwezi!
 	Fuli puts on a burst of speed and runs ahead of Ono.
Ono 	*groans* Oh, no.
 	Cut to Bunga hanging on his vine.
Bunga 	And the winner is... [Cut to Fuli crossing the finish line, which is a vine held by Beshte.] Fuli!
 	Cut to Ono flying more slowly.
Ono 	*pants*
 	Ono lands in front of Fuli, who watches him smugly.
Fuli 	Nice race.
 	Beshte walks up, while Bunga swings over on his vine.
Bunga 	Yeah, do it again. You almost had her that time.
Ono 	It was close, wasn't it? Hmm. [Ono smoothes down his head feathers.] Maybe if I flatten my head feathers to reduce the drag [Ono raises his wings and mimics flying.] and stay closer to Fuli's tail to take advantage of her slipstream...
Bunga 	Drag? Slipstream? Wha'cha talking about, Ono?
Ono 	I'm talking about winning!
 	Cut to Jasiri and Kion walking through the Outlands. On a ridge above them, a lion's paw steps into frame.
Kion 	Lions are pretty reasonable. Once we get to the watering hole, I'm sure we can work things...
 	Nuka tackles Jasiri.
Nuka 	*yells* [Nuka stands over Jasiri, who lands on her side.] We told you to stay outta here, hyena! *roars*
Kion 	[from offscreen] Hey!
 	Nuka looks up as Kion tackles him.
Nuka 	*screams*
 	Kion pins Nuka.
Kion 	Back off! *growls*
Nuka 	[stuttering] Who are you?
Kion 	Name's Kion. Who are you?
Kovu 	[from offscreen] Nuka! [Cut to Kovu standing on a nearby rock.] Hey, Nuka!
 	Kovu approaches Kion and Nuka.
Nuka 	Kovu! Tell him to let me up!
Kion 	A friend of yours?
Kovu 	*sighs* He's my brother.
Nuka 	That's right! So, you better let me up! It's two against one now!
 	Kion lets Nuka up. Jasiri sidles up to Kion.
Jasiri 	It's two against two.
 	Jasiri, Kion, Kovu, and Nuka begin to circle each other.
Nuka 	*growls* It should be three against one! What kind of lion are you? Siding with a hyena!
Kion 	What are you two lions doing in the Outlands? Why aren't you in the Pride Lands?
Nuka 	Like our family's welcome there!
Kion 	Why wouldn't you be? I'm sure my dad would welcome you there.
 	Kovu and Nuka pause.
Nuka 	And who's your dad?
 	Cut to Jasiri and Kion standing side by side.
Jasiri 	*laughs* You know, the king of the Pride Lands, Simba?
Kovu and Nuka 	Simba?
Kovu 	[hopeful] You really think he'd allow us into the Pride Lands?
Kion 	I don't see why not. [Kovu and Nuka approach Jasiri and Kion.] Especially if you give Jasiri's family their watering hole back.
Kovu 	Back to the Pride Lands? That means I could see Kiara again!
Kion 	You know Kiara?
Kovu 	Yeah! [awkwardly] Uh, it was a while ago. We gotta take him to see Mom.
 	Nuka approaches Kion.
Nuka 	Oh, yeah! [Nuka steps onto a rock that is in-between him and Kion, getting in Kion's face.] She's gonna want to meet the son of Simba.
 	Kion walks onto the rock, and Nuka backs away.
Kion 	The name's Kion.
Nuka 	[unaffected] Okay, Kion, hyena. Let's go.
 	Nuka turns and walks off. Kion hops off his rock, and Kovu begins to follow Nuka.
Kion 	Come on, Jasiri. You'll see. This whole watering hole thing's gotta be a misunderstanding.
 	Jasiri and Kion follow Kovu and Nuka. Cut to Jasiri's watering hole. Zira steps into frame and takes a drink. Cut to a wide shot of the watering hole. Jasiri, Kion, Kovu, and Nuka approach Zira, while Vitani lounges on a nearby rock.
Nuka 	Mother! [Zira lifts her head.] We have a visitor!
 	Kovu bounds forward.
Kovu 	It's Simba's son. Kion.
Zira 	Simba's son? Well! What an honor.
 	Zira dips her head to Kion. Nuka bounds up to Zira.
Nuka 	He pounced on me!
 	Zira rolls her eyes.
Zira 	*sighs* I'm sure you pounced first.
 	Zira walks toward Kion.
Nuka 	[sheepishly] Well, yeah.
 	Cut to Jasiri and Kion standing side by side. Jasiri looks braced for action.
Zira 	Welcome, Kion. I'm Zira. And this my daughter, Vitani.
 	The camera pans down and to the right to show Vitani sidling up to Zira.
Vitani 	A lion and a hyena? Hmm.
Zira 	Not just any lion, dear. Simba's son. So, tell me, Kion. [Kovu and Nuka bound up to join Vitani and Zira.] What brings you to the Outlands?
 	Jasiri walks forward.
Jasiri 	I did! We're friends.
Zira 	Friends with royalty? Gracious! I underestimated you, my dear.
Jasiri 	[laughing] Kion's not just royalty! He's leader of the Lion Guard!
Zira 	Leader of the Lion Guard? But... [Zira looks around.] the Guard isn't here.
Kion 	No, [Kion steps forward emphatically.] but I am. Now, what are you doing in the Outlands? And why have you taken over Jasiri's watering hole?
 	Zira rolls her eyes.
Zira 	*sighs* [Zira turns and walks away.] So many questions, Kion. [Zira hops onto a large rock.] What I don't understand is why you don't just use the Roar to give your friend the water she needs.
Kion 	What?
Jasiri 	You can do that?
Kovu 	What are you talking about?
Vitani 	Mom?
Zira 	As leader of the Lion Guard, Kion possesses a special power. The Roar of the Elders. Isn't that right?
Kion 	Yeah. How do you know?
Zira 	Oh, [Zira climbs off the rock and strides past Kion. He follows her.] I know all about the Roar. You see that little cloud? [Cut to a cloud.] Try roaring at it.
Kion 	Roar at the cloud?
Zira 	What's wrong, Kion? I thought you wanted to help your hyena friend.
Kion 	I don't see how roaring at a cloud is gonna do that.
Jasiri 	[from offscreen] Kion?
 	Cut to Jasiri staring pleadingly at Kion.
Kion 	Well, I guess it won't hurt to try. [Zira walks away from Kion.] *roars* [Kion uses the Roar of the Elders. The force of his Roar causes the cloud to swell into a rainstorm. Thunder crashes, lightning forks across the sky, and rain falls.] Whoa!
 	After a moment, the rainstorm subsides.
Jasiri 	Kion, [Kion turns to face Jasiri.] did you know you could do that?
 	Kion walks toward Jasiri and pauses.
Kion 	No. I didn't. Zira. How did you know the Roar could do that?
Zira 	Oh. I'd love to tell you. But I feel a little uncomfortable discussing the Roar... [Zira glares at Jasiri.] in front of a hyena.
Jasiri 	Oh, don't mind me. I just want my watering hole back!
Zira 	Perhaps we can go somewhere more private. And talk...lion to lion.
 	Zira walks off, leaving Jasiri and Kion alone.
Jasiri 	I don't trust her, Kion.
Kion 	I know. But she knows more about the Roar than I do! Besides, maybe I can get her to agree to share the watering hole.
Jasiri 	I hope you're right.
 	Cut to Zira standing on her rock. Jasiri and Kion are gathered on one side of her, while Kovu and Vitani are gathered on the other.
Kion 	Okay, Zira. Let's talk.
Zira 	Wonderful. Children, I'll be back soon.
 	Zira turns and walks away. Kion hops onto the rock and follows her. Nuka strides up to join Kovu and Vitani.
Nuka 	[to Jasiri] *growls*
Zira 	[from offscreen] Play nice, Nuka!
Nuka 	*groans*
Jasiri 	[to Nuka] *growls*
 	Nuka shies away from Jasiri and hides behind Kovu and Vitani.
Nuka 	*yelps*
Jasiri 	*chuckles* That's right, Nuka. Let's play nice!
 	Cut to Kion and Zira walking through the Outlands.
Zira 	Kion. Son of Simba. I'm so glad to meet you.
 	Kion pauses, while Zira hops onto a large rock.
Kion 	You are?
Zira 	Oh, yes! After all, it doesn't matter where we live. We're all lions. And that's what's important. [Zira hops down to join Kion.] There is no greater power than to rule over the land. [Zira reaches into a nearby hole and pulls out a jerboa.] We both have it inside us.
Jerboa 	*squeaks*
 	Zira holds the jerboa up by its tail and sits.
Zira 	It's here where we stand. My friend, you know it's true. [Zira places the struggling jerboa on one paw.] Look close, and you will find: [Zira strokes the trembling jerboa with a claw.] ruling every animal is destiny for our kind.
 	Zira lets the jerboa go, and it runs offscreen.
Jerboa 	*squeaks*
Zira 	So, if we're joined together, [Zira stands and rubs Kion's head with a paw. She walks off.] we will never fall. [Zira enters a cave lit by red light. Geysers steam near the entrance. Kion bounds after her.] Lions must rule forever. [Cut to Kion and Zira striding into the cave, which has streams of lava on either side of their path.] Lions over all.
 	The camera pans up to show Kion's and Zira's shadows stretching across the walls, which are littered with holes. Bats fly out of the holes.
Bats 	*squeak*
 	Cut to Kion staring at the bats in concern.
Zira 	Lions over all. No animal is more grand. [Zira hops from rock to rock until she ends up on a tall pillar of rock.] Lions over all. [Zira pauses beside an animal skeleton.] It's why we rule the land. [Zira knocks the bones aside, and they land in front of Kion, who backs away.] We crush any resistance, so enemies keep their distance. Lions, lions over all.
Kion 	If we do what you suggest, [Kion climbs after Zira, who starts to stride away. As he reaches the top of the rock pillar, she stops and faces him.] we'd be evil and cruel. [Cut to Zira smirking at Kion.] Using force and threat, that is no way to rule.
Zira 	But if we're joined together, [Pillars of fire shoot up around Zira.] we will never fall. [More fire shoots up around Zira as the rock she is standing on begins to rise. She hops down next to Kion as the rocks around and beneath them begin to rise as well.] Yes, lions must rule forever. Lions over all. [Fire obscures the screen. The screen clears to show grubs walking back and forth along some rock. Kion's and Zira's heads come into frame.] Lions over all. [Zira swipes the grubs aside.] No animal is more grand.
Kion 	Stay noble and grand.
 	Zira begins to climb a long rock, and Kion follows.
Zira 	Lions over all. It's why we rule the land.
 	Kion and Zira face each other.
Kion 	We must protect the land.
 	Cut to Kion's and Zira's shadows facing each other.
Zira 	We crush any resistance...
Kion 	Friendship and kindness...
Zira 	...so enemies keep their distance.
Kion 	...will always find us.
 	The camera pans down to show Kion and Zira facing each other.
Zira 	Lions, [Zira strides away from Kion.] lions over all.
 	Kion bounds after Zira.
Kion 	Zira. You and I have different ideas about how lions should act.
Zira 	And that's why we're here. To talk!
 	Zira turns and walks away. Kion follows. The two exit the cave and approach another cave, this one shaped like a lion's open jaws. Kion pauses and gawks.
Kion 	Whoa!
Zira 	It may not be Pride Rock, but we call it home. [Zira walks into the cave, and Kion follows.] This way.
 	Cut to the entrance of the Lair of the Lion Guard.
Bunga 	[from offscreen] And here they come! [Cut to a close-up of Bunga. He is holding a leaf.] Heading towards the finish. [Cut to Beshte and Bunga facing one another, with Beshte holding up a vine. Fuli bursts through the vine, breaking it, and Bunga waves his leaf.] Fuli wins again!
Ono 	[from offscreen] *screams* [Cut to Ono flying at the camera. He hits Bunga, knocking him over. Cut to Ono lying on Bunga's chest.] *pants*
 	Bunga picks up his head.
Bunga 	Good race, Ono! You almost got her that time!
 	Ono flaps into the air, only to fall back down.
Ono 	*groans*
 	Bunga stands.
Bunga 	Great! [Cut to Bunga standing beside Ono, who is collapsed on his back.] One more run, Ono! I think you're wearing her down.
 	Cut to Fuli stretching.
Fuli 	*sighs*
 	Fuli trots in place.
Ono 	[exhausted] Maybe some other time.
Bunga 	Beshte! You wanna give it a go?
Beshte 	I don't think so.
Bunga 	Hey, Rafiki! [Bunga gestures to Fuli, who trots up to join her friends.] You wanna race Fuli?
 	Cut to Rafiki. His bakora staff is leaned against a nearby wall.
Rafiki 	Me? Race Fuli? The fastest in the Pride Lands! *laughs* Who would be so foolish to do that, huh?
 	Beshte, Bunga, and Fuli look at Ono.
Ono 	*groans*
Rafiki 	Hey! [Rafiki looks around.] Where is Kion?
Bunga 	Oh, Kion! That's right. Kion told me to tell everyone that he's going to the Outlands with Jasiri. But he'll be right back.
Beshte 	Why was Jasiri here?
Fuli 	And why'd she take Kion to the Outlands?
Bunga 	She wanted him to talk to some lions who live there.
Ono 	Lions in the Outlands?
Bunga 	Yeah, I know. Weird, right?
Rafiki 	No. [Rafiki waves his arms in distress.] No, no! They are not just any lions. [Rafiki grabs his bakora staff and walks offscreen.] They are the Outsiders!
Bunga 	The who?
 	Cut to Rafiki approaching a wall of paintings. The Lion Guard watches from nearby.
Rafiki 	The Outsiders are a group of lions led by a lioness named Zira. [Cut to a painting of Zira and two lionesses. The camera pans up to a painting of Simba on Pride Rock.] Simba banished them from the Pride Lands before any of you were born.
Fuli 	Why would Simba banish other lions?
Rafiki 	Because Zira and her family, they were loyal [Cut to a painting of Scar and Zira on Pride Rock.] only to Scar.
Beshte, Bunga, Fuli, and Ono	Scar?
Rafiki 	After Scar was gone, Simba became king. [Rafiki taps the painting of Simba with his bakora staff, bringing it to life.] But Zira told Simba he could not rule the Pride Lands [The painting of Simba turns to the right, and the camera pans right to show a painting of Zira and young Kovu.] because Scar had chosen her son Kovu to be king.
Bunga 	But Scar was never the real king!
Rafiki 	Correct, honey badger! And that is what Simba told Zira. But Zira would not listen to reason. [The painting of Zira lunges at the painting of Simba.] Instead, she attacked Simba! Of course, Simba won quickly. But after that, he had no choice. [Cut to a painting of Simba watching Zira, her family, and some lionesses walk by him with their heads bent sadly.] He had to banish Zira and her family from the Pride Lands. Forever!
Bunga 	So, the lions in the Outlands might be Zira and her family?
Rafiki 	Most definitely. And if they find out that Kion is Simba's son, there could be trouble. Much trouble!
Bunga 	We gotta help Kion!
Fuli 	Right. Let's go! [Cut to Fuli running out of the Lair of the Lion Guard.] 'Till the Pride Lands end...
 	Beshte, Bunga, and Ono follow Fuli.
Beshte, Bunga, Fuli, and Ono	Lion Guard defend!
 	Cut to the outside of Zira's cave.
Kion 	[from offscreen] Okay, Zira. We're alone. [Cut to Kion and Zira striding through the cave.] Tell me about the Roar.
 	Zira pauses and looks over one shoulder at Kion.
Zira 	Don't worry, Kion. [Zira turns to face Kion.] I'll tell you all about it. But first, you need to tell me. Whose side are you on? Lions...or hyenas?
Kion 	I'm on the side of the Circle of Life. And the animals who respect it.
Zira 	*sighs* [Zira turns and strides away, toward an exit to the cave.] You do take after your father, don't you? [Kion follows Zira. Behind him, eyes gleam in the shadows. Kion and Zira pause in the exit of the cave. Outside the cave is a clearing walled in by rock.] You see, Kion, I was hoping you'd choose to side with lions. With me. But if that's your answer...
 	Kion and Zira stride into the clearing. Behind them, two lionesses stride out of the cave. Kion looks over one shoulder and notices them.
Kion 	Zira? What's going on?
 	Kion pauses.
Lionesses 	*growl*
Zira 	It's your choice, Kion. [Zira turns to face Kion.] With me... [Behind Zira, more lionesses emerge on rocks.] or against me. But if you're against me...you'll never leave the Outlands.
Kion 	Jasiri was right. She knew not to trust you. [Cut to a wide shot of the clearing. The lionesses have surrounded Kion.] Now, tell your lionesses to back down. You know I have the Roar. And you know what it can do.
 	Zira approaches Kion.
Zira 	I used to know someone else with the Roar. [Zira circles Kion.] And when he used it against his fellow lions, he lost the Roar. Forever!
Kion 	You're talking about Scar!
Zira 	That's right. [wistfully] Scar and I were close. Very close. He taught me all about the Roar! [Zira circles Kion.] If it weren't for your father, he'd still be king of the Pride Lands.
Kion 	[outraged] Scar was never the true king!
Zira 	How dare you?! Lionesses! Attack!
 	The lionesses advance on Kion.
Lionesses 	*growl*
 	Kion backs away as the lionesses advance on him.
Zira 	Wait. [The lionesses pause.] I'll forgive you for that little outburst, Kion, if you join me. [Zira strides past Kion.] Think about it while I fetch my children. [Zira strides back into the cave.] I want them to hear your decision.
 	The lionesses advance on Kion.
Lionesses 	*growl*
 	Cut to Jasiri's watering hole. Nuka paces restlessly, while Vitani stands atop a nearby rock. Jasiri and Kovu stand nearby.
Nuka 	*snarls*
Vitani 	What's taking Mom so long?
 	Nuka hops onto a rock below Vitani's.
Nuka 	I don't know. But I'm tired of waiting!
 	Nuka runs at Jasiri, but Kovu blocks his path.
Kovu 	Nuka, don't start anything! Mom said to play nice!
Jasiri 	*laughs* Don't worry, green eyes. Any game your brother wants to play, I can play better!
Nuka 	Oh, I'm not planning to play at all! [Nuka stalks toward Jasiri. He lunges, and Kovu jumps out of the way.] *growls*
Zira 	[from offscreen] Nuka!
 	Nuka halts just before he can attack Jasiri.
Kovu 	Mom! You're back!
Nuka 	Mother! [Cut to Zira standing below Vitani's rock.] Nothing's happening here. We're just [Nuka pulls Jasiri in close.] playing nice!
Jasiri 	*scoffs* [Jasiri extricates herself from Nuka, who collapses onto his stomach.] Where's Kion?
Zira 	Kion and I have reached an agreement.
Jasiri 	And what's that?
 	Zira strides toward Jasiri.
Zira 	We agreed that the watering hole belongs to lions. Only.
Jasiri 	What? Kion would never agree to that!
Zira 	He's a lion, my dear. And we lions stick together. Now, leave! [Jasiri flinches.] And do not return!
Jasiri 	Fine. I'll go.
 	Jasiri turns and runs away. Zira smiles. Cut to Kion in the clearing, surrounded by lionesses.
Kion 	Keeping me here doesn't make any sense. I just want you lions to share the watering hole!
 	A lioness hops down from a rock.
Lioness 	You can tell that to Zira when she gets back.
Kion 	I don't think I want to wait around that long. [Kion crouches.] *grunts*
 	Kion lunges forward, but the lioness intercepts him.
Lioness 	*roars* [Kion headbutts the lioness, and she falls onto her side.] *grunts*
 	Another lioness chases after Kion.
Lioness 	*snarls*
 	Kion runs forward, leaps off a rock, then runs in a different direction. A lioness lunges at him, but he dodges.
Lioness 	*roars*
 	The lioness hits a wall and falls onto her stomach. Kion runs at the cave entrance, only for a lioness to block his path.
Lioness 	*roars*
 	Kion skids to a halt.
Kion 	*gasps*
 	The lioness approaches Kion and pins him on his stomach.
Lioness 	*growls* Nice try. [Another lioness joins the first in holding Kion down.] Now, why don't we just wait quietly for Zira to come back?
 	Cut to Jasiri walking through the Outlands. Approaching footsteps are heard.
Jasiri 	*gasps* Lion Guard? [Cut to Jasiri and the Lion Guard approaching one another.] What are you doing here?
Bunga 	I know Kion said he'd be fine...
Fuli 	But we think he might be in trouble. Do you know where he is?
Jasiri 	Yes. He's joined Zira and her family.
Beshte, Bunga, Fuli, and Ono	Zira?
Ono 	Hapana! Rafiki was right!
Jasiri 	You know Zira?
Beshte 	We've heard about her.
Fuli 	And Kion wouldn't want to be any part of her family.
Jasiri 	Ugh! I knew it. I should have never believed her!
 	Cut to a close-up of a lioness.
Lioness 	*roars*
 	Cut to the lionesses backing Kion up against a wall.
Lionesses 	*growl*
Zira 	[from offscreen] Poor Kion.
Kion 	*gasps*
 	Cut to Zira standing in the mouth of the cave.
Zira 	So helpless without his Roar.
 	Kovu, Nuka, and Vitani sidle up to Zira.
Kovu 	Mom? What's going on? [Zira strides into the clearing.] Kion said he'd talk to Simba about letting us go back to the Pride Lands! [Kovu runs after Zira.] Why can't we be friends?
Zira 	This wasn't my choice, Kovu. [Kovu, Nuka, Vitani, and Zira pause in front of Kion and the lionesses.] He's the one who chose the hyenas over us.
Nuka 	Aren't we worried he'll use that Roar on us?
Zira 	If he uses the Roar against other lions, he'll lose it forever. And if he doesn't use the Roar...
Kion 	*growls*
Zira 	Well, he'll just lose. [Kion looks down sadly.] Either way, we win. Without the Roar, Kion is harmless. Without Kion, Simba's Pride Lands are defenseless.
Nuka 	Kion's harmless? *chuckles* You won't pin me down this time! [Nuka lunges at Kion.] *growls*
 	Kion headbutts Nuka away.
Kion 	*grunts*
Nuka 	*screams* [Nuka lands next to Kovu and Vitani.] *grunts*
 	Vitani shakes her head.
Vitani 	Nuka, Nuka, Nuka.
Zira 	This is your last chance, Kion.
Lionesses 	*growl*
 	Kion looks up. Cut to Ono flying overhead. Kion smiles.
Kion 	Zira? I do have something to say. 'Till the Pride Lands' end...
 	Kion smirks.
Beshte, Bunga, Fuli, and Ono	[from offscreen] Lion Guard defend!
Jasiri 	[from offscreen] *laughs* [Cut to Jasiri and the Lion Guard running out of the cave.] Surprise!
Vitani 	*growls*
 	Fuli lunges at Vitani.
Fuli 	*grunts* [Fuli pins Vitani on her back.] *snarls*
 	Ono swoops at a lioness, who flees. Eventually, she ducks, and Ono flies past her. A lioness runs by, being chased by Jasiri, who is snapping at her heels.
Jasiri 	*growls*
 	Cut to Beshte chasing two lionesses.
Beshte 	Twende kiboko!
 	Beshte knocks both lionesses aside with his snout. Cut to Zira watching in concern. Nuka sidles up to her.
Nuka 	Mother! I'm scared!
 	Cut to Jasiri and the Lion Guard advancing on the Outsiders, who back away.
Zira 	So...a Lion Guard with just one lion. Pathetic! Stand tall, my lions! We have this ridiculous group of animals outnumbered!
Bunga 	Doesn't matter, Zira! Go ahead, Kion. Use the Roar!
 	Kion bows his head.
Kion 	I... I can't. [Zira smirks.] That's how Scar lost the Roar. He used it against lions.
 	Bunga waves a hand dismissively.
Bunga 	Pfft! That's not why he lost it! It was 'cause he used it for evil! Remember Rafiki's paintings?
Kion 	Of course. You're right!
 	Kion glares at Zira.
Zira 	No! That's not true. I know the Roar's powers. Listen to me, Kion.
Kion 	Oh, I've listened to you, Zira. Now, you listen to me. As long as I'm around, you're not welcome in the Pride Lands...or the Outlands!
 	Kovu slowly backs away from the other Outsiders.
Zira 	You... You wouldn't! We're lions!
Kion 	*roars*
 	Kion uses the Roar of the Elders. Kovu ducks. The Outsiders are blown out of the clearing.
Outsiders 	*scream*
 	Kovu looks at Kion in shock. Kion strides forward. Kovu flees up the rock wall after the other Outsiders.
Kovu 	Mom! Mom! Wait for me!
 	Cut to the termite mounds.
Outsiders 	[from offscreen] *scream* [The Outsiders land outside the termite mounds.] *grunt*
Nuka 	Huh? [Nuka stands and looks around.] Where are we?
Zira 	*growls* Our new home.
 	Cut to Jasiri's clan gathered around their watering hole. Jasiri and the Lion Guard stand in front of Madoa, with Kion at Jasiri's shoulder.
Madoa 	I know Jasiri believed in you. But I'll admit, I had my doubts.
Kion 	And now?
Madoa 	I'm glad she has you for a friend.
Kion 	Thanks. [Jasiri and Kion smile at each other.] Me too.
Jasiri 	[chuckling] I'm glad to have all of you as friends.
Fuli 	Back at ya, Jasiri.
 	Cut to Tunu and Wema playing.
Tunu and Wema 	*bark*
 	Tunu and Wema run up to Madoa.
Kion 	Hey, little ones! I'm not so scary now, huh?
 	Tunu and Wema exchange glances. They turn tail and flee.
Tunu and Wema 	*yelp*
 	Tunu and Wema hide behind a rock, then peek back out.
Jasiri and Madoa 	*laugh*
Kion 	Oh, well...
Jasiri 	Take it as a compliment. You are pretty fierce.
 	The camera slowly zooms out from Jasiri's watering hole. The credits roll.
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