Can't Wait to be Queen/Transcript

[Kion and Kiara face off in a wooded area.]
Kion:
*growls* Back off!
Kiara:
You back off, Kion. That's my tree!
Kion:
[Kion steps forward emphatically.] Your tree?
Kiara:
I found it first, so step aside.
Kion:
[Kion shakes his head.] No way! You can't tell me what to do.
Simba:
[from offscreen] Uh, actually, she can. [Kion looks up in surprise. Simba approaches and sits in-between Kion and Kiara.] For the next few days, Kiara will be queen.
Kiara:
Me?
Kion:
Her? Queen? Dad, what's going on?
Simba:
Kiara will be acting queen while your mom and I are away in Kilio Valley.
Kiara:
Kilio Valley? You're visiting the elephants?
Simba:
[somberly] Yes, we have a funeral to attend. [Simba looks down sadly.] My friend, Aminifu, passed away.
Kiara:
I remember him.
Kion:
He was a wise elephant.
Simba:
Yes. He helped the Pride Lands return to normal after Scar was defeated. Once the elephants returned, all the other animals followed, [Kion and Kiara look down sadly.] and the Circle of Life came back into balance. And now, [Simba looks up and watches as several leaves spiral into the air.] Aminifu has completed his part of the Circle of Life.
Kiara:
I'm so sorry, Dad. Uh, how long will you be gone?
Simba:
[consolingly] Just a few days.['Kiara looks down uncertainly. Simba lifts her chin with a paw.] And I'll let you in on a little secret: [Simba nuzzles Kiara.] I was nervous about ruling the Pride Lands at first too.
Kiara:
*chuckles nervously* I'm not nervous. Well, maybe a little.
Simba:
It's okay. I have faith in you. [Kiara and Simba nuzzle. Kion looks expectantly at Simba.] And the Lion Guard. [Kion beams.] Just keep the peace, and everything will be fine.
Kiara:
I won't let you down, Dad.
Simba:
I know, princess. Or should I say queen?
Kiara:
[Kiara's face turns to shock.] *chuckles nervously*
[The scene transitions to Pride Rock. Kiara stands on the promontory and watches as Simba and Nala walk away across the savanna, with Zazu flying overhead.]
Simba:
It is a big responsibility.
[Simba and Nala pause.]
Nala:
Worried about Kiara, or are you worried about your tribute?
Simba:
[Simba's face turns to shock.] Why would I be worried about that?
Nala:
Maybe because you have to say it in Elephantese?
[Simba rolls his eyes.]
Simba:
*sighs* Yes. [Zazu flies into frame.] Elephants and their traditions.
Zazu:
And they take those traditions [Zazu lands on a nearby rock.] very seriously, sire.
Simba:
[Simba rolls his eyes.] Oh, believe me, I know. It has to be perfect.
Zazu:
True. But it's just one phrase. Eihe kala pano tou.
Simba:
Hmm. Easy for you to say.
Zazu:
Oh, I suppose it is. But then, I am fluent in elephant, [Simba and Nala stride past Zazu.] not to mention gorilla, chimpanzee, and several dialects of bushbuck.
Nala:
[Nala looks over one shoulder at Zazu.] Yes, Zazu. We know.
Zazu:
[Zazu flies after Simba and Nala.] Believe me, sire. By the time we get there, I'll have you speaking like a true elephant!
[From a nearby tree, Mzingo pokes his head out of the leaves. He flies down to land on a rock.]
Mzingo:
Hmm. Simba and Nala leaving the Pride Lands. This will be worth keeping an eye on.
[Mzingo flies away. Meanwhile, Simba and Nala continue walking across the savanna, with Zazu flying overhead.]
Simba:
It's things like this that almost make me wish I wasn't king.
Zazu:
Come now, sire. It's really not as bad as all that.
Simba:
Having to say goodbye to an old friend in a language that I don't understand?
Zazu:
Yes, this is an unfortunate duty, [Simba and Nala pause. Zazu flies closer to Simba.] but you have so many other wonderful ones, sire, [Zazu lands on a nearby rock.] if I may say so.
Nala:
[Nala ducks down to Zazu's level.] Actually, Zazu, [Nala straightens and looks at Simba.] I think Simba could use a little reminding.
Zazu:
[Zazu spreads his wings.] Yes, of course! 
[Music starts]
[Twiga eats leaves from a tree. Zazu flies up to her.] 
Zazu:
♪ Everyone in the Pride Lands, big or small, [Twiga nudges Pim, and the two approach Simba and Nala.] looks forward to whenever you may call. [Pim and Twiga bow to Simba.] A visit from Your Highness [Zazu lands in-between Pim and Twiga, and bows to Simba.] is an honor, [Zazu straightens.] yes, it's true! [Simba nods in acknowledgement. He looks up, and the camera pans out to reveal several Pride Landers bowing to Simba.] All your subjects want so much to be with you! [Zazu flies up to Simba.] So embrace your position. [Simba smiles. Zazu flits to his other side.] The royal tradition! [Zazu pushes Simba out of frame. Simba and Nala walk across the savanna, with Zazu flying overhead.] Delighting the Pride Lands with every little thing in all of the wonderful duties of the king! [Simba and Nala jump over a stream. Two fish jump out of the water, then a ring of fish forms, and they spray water into the air. Meanwhile, Simba sits, while several birds fly past him.] You welcome birds from all around, [Several gazelles prance past Simba.] grant gazelles their grazing ground, [A turaco lands on a nearby tree and whistles.] behoove the official turaco whistles [The turaco flies away.] guard the clearing of pointy thistles, [Simba parts some grass. Muhangus and Muhanga approach on either side of him and kiss.] reside over aardvark wedding rites, [Simba leaps away and approaches a group of mongooses. He bites the air, and they copy him.] coach the mongooses on their bites, [Zebras buck and bray, while Simba watches from a ledge above them.] listen to the zebras' silly pleas, [Several monkeys hang down from a nearby tree. One monkey sneezes and falls off its branch, but Simba catches it.] and bless any animal when they sneeze. [Zazu flies up to Simba.] So embrace your position. The royal tradition! [Zazu flies off, while Simba and Nala stroll along below him.] Delighting the Pride Lands with every little thing [Zazu spirals higher into the air.] in all of the wonderful duties of the king! In all of the wonderful [Zazu flies up to Simba.] duties of the king! [Two bushbucks prance past Simba.] You set the limits on bushbuck hopping, [A hippopotamus belly-flops into a pool, while Simba watches from a nearby rock.] judge the hippos' belly-flopping, [A crocodile in the pool opens its mouth and groans.] consider crocodiles' complaints, [From the shore, Simba bends down and kisses a baby porcupine.] and tenderly kiss baby porcupines, oh, so gently.
Simba:
[Simba races offscreen. He passes through a wooded area, with birds flitting over his head.] ♪ Assign all the songbirds to their trees, [A chimpanzee sits in a nearby tree and scratches its head.] advise confused chimpanzees, [Simba approaches a bee hive.] ceremonial naming of the bees.
[Shingo shifts uncomfortably as fleas hop around in his fur.]
Zazu:
♪ Consoling giraffes when they get fleas!
[The camera pans out to reveal Simba and Zazu approaching.]
Simba:
♪ Actually, that's not much fun...
Zazu:
♪ The fleas do tend to spread, but that said... [Zazu flies offscreen. He flies through a wooded area, with Simba and Nala strolling along behind him.] so embrace your position.
Simba:
♪ The royal tradition!
[Simba and Nala dance to the beat.]
Zazu:
♪ Delighting the Pride Lands with every little thing in all of the wonderful...
Simba:
♪ In all of the wonderful..
Simba and Zazu:
♪ In all of the wonderful duties of the king! In all of the wonderful duties of the king!
'Simba, Nala, and Zazu pose.]
(Music ends)
Nala:
That's more like it.
Simba:
Yes. Thank you, Zazu. I do feel better now.
Zazu:
Wonderful, sire. Now, about your Elephantese accent.
Simba:
[Simba's face turns to shock.] *gulps*
[Zazu flies offscreen. Simba and Nala exchange glances. The scene transitions. Beshte, Bunga, and Fuli walk across the savanna.]
Beshte:
Hey! Did you hear? Kiara is queen of the Pride Lands!
Bunga:
Yeah! [Bunga punches the air.] It's un-Bunga-lievable!
Fuli:
Hmm, it was going to happen eventually.
[Beshte, Bunga, and Fuli halt.]
Beshte:
I'm sure she'll be a nice queen.
Kion:
[from offscreen] Kiara's only queen [Kion bounds down several rocks to join his friends.] while my mom and dad are away. Anybody see Ono? [Kion looks up questioningly.] It's not like him to be late for morning patrol.
Fuli:
*gasps* Here he comes.
[Ono flies past overhead. Kion, Beshte, Bunga, and Fuli watch him go questioningly.]
Bunga:
And there he goes?
Kion:
What? [Ono flies toward Pride Rock.] Why is he going to Pride Rock?
[The scene transitions. Ono stands on the promontory of Pride Rock, nipping at one of his wings.]
Ono:
Hmm, hmm, hmm. Got to get clean for the queen.
[From behind Ono, Kion, Beshte, Bunga, and Fuli approach.]
Kion:
Ono!
Ono:
[Ono flips around.] *gasps*
Kion:
What are you doing? We've got a patrol.
Ono:
Oh. I'm sorry, Kion. Uh, Queen Kiara asked me...
Kion:
[disgusted] Queen Kiara?
Beshte:
Uh, Kion?
[Kion turns. Tiifu and Zuri stand at the mouth of the den.]
Zuri:
Announcing Her Majesty...
Tiifu:
Ruler of the Pride Lands...
[Tiifu and Zuri step aside, and Kiara strides between them.]
Tiifu and Zuri:
Queen Kiara!
Tiifu:
Make way! Make way for the queen!
Bunga:
Your Majesty!
[Bunga bows to Kiara. Kion rolls his eyes.]
Kiara:
Bunga, that's really not necessary
Bunga:
[Bunga looks up at Kiara.] Thank you, Your Majest–
Tiifu:
[Tiifu pushes Bunga's face back into the ground.] You're queen now, Kiara. Let him bow.
Zuri:
Yeah. Everyone should bow. [Kiara looks expectantly at Tiifu and Zuri.] *chuckles* Oh. Well, not us.
Bunga:
[muffled] It's my pleasure, Your Majesty.
Kiara:
[Kiara ducks down to Bunga's level.] Bunga, stand up.
Bunga:
[Bunga leaps to his feet and lifts a hand into the air.] Your wish is my command.
[Bunga bows to Kiara. She, Tiifu, and Zuri walk offscreen.]
Kion:
[annoyed] Kiara, [Kiara approaches Kion and Ono.] what was so important you had to take Ono away from our patrol?
Kiara:
Zazu went with Mom and Dad, remember? I need someone to give me the morning report, and Ono is the keenest of sight.
Kion:
[grudgingly] Yeah, okay. But he's still part of the Lion Guard. You should have asked me first.
Tiifu:
Kion! Kiara's your queen!
Zuri:
She doesn't have to ask anyone for anything anymore.
[Kion glares at Tiifu and Zuri. Kiara looks between them.]
Kiara:
Except when I'm asking for the morning report. ['Kiara ducks down to Ono's level.] Ono?
Ono:
[Ono hops up to Kiara and salutes her.] Your Majesty! *clears throat* Uh, all appears to be in order [Ono gestures from right to left with one wing.] from Mekundu Cliffs to Ukuni Woods. There's much excitement about your becoming acting queen. [Kiara smirks.] The oryxes aren't fighting, for a change. The eland herd is migrating east along the river, as expected. Oh, also, on the path along the river, I spotted a new cluster of beehives.
Bunga:
Bees make great snacks.
Fuli:
If you say so.
Ono:
[Ono salutes Kiara.] And that's the morning report.
Kiara:
Interesting. Thank you, Ono.
Kion:
[Kion rolls his eyes.] [sarcastically] Yeah. Great job, Ono.
Ono:
[Ono bows to Kiara.] Thank you for the opportunity, my queen.
Kion:
*groans*
Ono:
[Ono cowers and looks over one shoulder at Kion.] And you, er, [Ono smiles sheepishly.] my Kion?
Kion:
Sounds like everything is okay. So, can I have Ono back for the Guard's morning patrol now?
Kiara:
[Kiara looks away thoughtfully.] Hang on, I'm... I'm thinking. The bees are building hives on the path along the river. The elands use that same path. If the elands step on the beehives, they'll get stung. The herd would break up, and there could be chaos.
Kion:
I didn't think of that. [Kion strides past Kiara, Tiifu, and Zuri.]
Tiifu:
You didn't have to. You're not the queen.
Zuri:
*laughs*
[Tiifu and Zuri exchange a fist bump. Kion reconvenes with Beshte, Bunga, and Fuli.]
Kion:
Okay. Lion Guard, let's move out.
Kiara:
Kion, wait. [Kiara bounds toward Kion.] Can you and the Guard divert the eland away from the bees' nests?
Kion:
Huh? I guess we could, but...
Zuri:
Ooh! [Tiifu and Zuri hop onto their hind legs and clasp paws.] Queen Kiara's first official decree!
Kiara:
My first decree?
Zuri:
Queen Kiara's first decree! The Lion Guard will... What was it?
Tiifu:
The Lion Guard will divert the eland herd away from the beehives. So says the queen.
Kiara:
Yes. [smugly] So says me.
Kion:
*groans* Come on, guys.
[Kion, Beshte, and Fuli turn to leave.]
Bunga:
By your command, my queen.
[Bunga bows to Kiara, then backs away without turning around. Kion and Fuli walk side by side.]
Kion:
Did I just get an order from my sister?
Fuli:
[cheekily] No, you got an official decree.
[Kion pouts. The scene transitions to a wooded area. Simba and Nala sit on the ground, while Zazu is perched in a nearby tree.]
Zazu:
No, no, no, sire. Like this. Eihe kala pano tou.
Simba:
[struggling' Ehke kana pao tu. *groans* What does this mean again?
Zazu:
Literally, it translates to, "He had good on him." It means he was a good elephant.
Simba:
Well, that is certainly true. Aminifu had much good on him.
Zazu:
And now, you'll just have to say it in Elephantese.
Simba:
I can't say it in Elephantese. And do you know why? [angrily] Because I'm not an elephant. *roars*
[Simba roars at Zazu, who flies out of the tree and lands in a patch of grass.]
Zazu:
[from offscreen] I'm okay.
Nala:
Simba, [Nala nuzzles Simba.] you may not be an elephant, but you are king. [Nala nuzzles Simba.] And as king, this is expected of you.
Simba:
*sighs* And Aminifu was a good friend. He deserves the best. [Simba nuzzles Nala.] Thanks, Nala. [Simba turns to face Zazu.] Okay, Zazu. Once more, from the top.
Zazu:
[Zazu staggers out of the grass and plops onto the ground.] Of course, sire.
[The scene transitions. Several beehives litter a trail on the savanna.]
Bees:
*buzz*
[The camera pans out to reveal the Lion Guard crouched on the edge of the trail.]
Kion:
Oh, no. Beehives in the path. [Kion looks up at Ono.] Just like you said, Ono. Where are the elands?
Ono:
[Ono flies away. His vision flickers, and he spots a herd of elands running along the trail.] [from offscreen] They're on their way, Kion! [Ono flies back to his friends.] Uh, just around the bend!
Kion:
Okay. When they get here, we'll move them off the path and across the fields, far away from the bees.
Beshte:
Hard to believe something so small could bother something so big.
Bees:
*buzz*
Kion:
Yeah. Seems kind of silly. Moving a whole herd of elands just to avoid a few little bees?
Ono:
[Ono sidles up to his friends.] That was Queen Kiara's decree.
Kion:
*groans* Yeah, Queen Kiara's decree. [The camera pans out to reveal Mzingo eavesdropping from a nearby tree.] She's only been queen for a day. I've been leading the Lion Guard for a lot longer than that. Kiara can tell me to do something, but she can't tell me how to do it. [Kion smirks.] I say we move the bees.
Ono:
Move the bees?
Mzingo:
Move the bees? 
Bunga:
[Bunga jumps onto a rock.] Yeah, let's move the bees. [Bunga spreads his arms.] What could go wrong?
[The scene cuts to Kion, Beshte, Fuli, and Ono fleeing a horde of bees.]
Bees:
*buzz*
Kion, Beshte, Fuli, and Ono:
*scream*
[Bees chase Ono in a loop through the air. Meanwhile, Bunga scoops honey out of a beehive on the trail.]
Bunga:
What are you guys running for? Bees taste even better when they're mad!
[Bunga eats some honey. Kion, Beshte, Fuli, and Ono continue to flee the bees.]
Fuli:
Maybe we should've diverted the eland herd after all!
Kion:
Don't worry about the elands!
[Kion, Beshte, Fuli, and Ono round a corner. Their faces turn to shock.]
Kion, Beshte, Fuli, and Ono:
The elands!
[The herd of elands charges toward Kion, Beshte, Fuli, and Ono.]
Kion, Beshte, Fuli, Ono, and the elands:
*scream*
[Kion, Beshte, Fuli, and Ono skid to a halt, only to smack headfirst into the herd of elands.]
Kion, Beshte, Fuli, Ono, and the elands:
*groan*
'From atop the pile of animals, Kion looks over one shoulder in fear.]
Kion:
"Hevi kabisa!"
[The bees round the corner and swarm the screen.]
Bees:
*buzz*
Kion:
[from offscreen] Incoming! 
[The scene transitions to inside of Pride Rock.] 
Kion:
There may have been a small problem with the bees and the elands.
[Cut to the Lion Guard, covered in bee stings, facing Kiara in the den of Pride Rock. Tiifu and Zuri stand behind Kiara.]
Kiara:
A small problem?
Kion:
It wasn't a total disaster. [Kion scratches himself.]
Kiara:
Really? [Fuli and Ono scratch themselves.] Looks pretty total to me.
Bunga:
Yeah, totally delicious. [Bunga tosses a bee into his mouth.]
Kiara:
Admit it. I was right about the bees, and you were wrong.
Bunga:
I admit it, Your Majesty! [Bunga bows to Kiara.]
Tiifu:
What's to admit? The queen is always right.
Zuri:
Especially giving titles to her top advisors. Dame Tiifu and Lady Zuri.
Kiara:
[from offscreen] What?
[The camera pans out to reveal Kiara looking doubtfully over one shoulder at Tiifu and Zuri.]
Tiifu:
Lady Tiifu and Dame Zuri?
Kion:
[from offscreen] Well, [Kiara turns to face Kion.] we did manage to round up the elands... [Bunga nods.] eventually.
Ono:
Most of them.
Fuli:
Some of them didn't want to come with us.
Beshte:
I don't think they liked us.
Kiara:
[Kiara stamps her paw emphatically.] Maybe next time, you'll listen to your queen.
Kion:
Next time?
Kiara:
Yeah. Next time I give you a decree. Or have you forgotten Dad left me in charge?
Kion:
[Kion rolls his eyes.] [resentfully] It's pretty hard to forget.
[The scene transitions to the volcano in the Outlands.]
Mzingo:
[from offscreen] You wouldn't believe it, Janja. The whole sky. *laughs* It was filled with bees. [Cut to Mzingo standing in the entrance to the volcano.] I barely escaped without getting stung myself.
[Janja, Cheezi, and Chungu face Mzingo.]
Janja:
So, with Simba in the elephant territories, [Janja turns to face Cheezi and Chungu.] brother and sister aren't getting along.
Cheezi and Chungu:
*laugh*
Janja:
Be a shame if their family squabbles [Janja paces toward Mzingo.] led to chaos in the Pride Lands.
Mzingo:
From which we all might profit. *snickers*
Janja:
[Janja sidles up to Mzingo.] Mzingo, I need you to deliver a message to the new queen.
Janja, Cheezi, and Chungu:
*snicker*
[The scene transitions. Simba and Nala walk across the savanna, with Zazu flying overhead.]
Simba:
Itchy kala pano tou. Did I get it right that time?
Zazu:
[haltingly] It's coming along, sire.
Nala:
You'll get it, Simba. Zazu, how much longer until we get there?
Zazu:
Hmm. Actually, we've arrived.
[Zazu lands on a rock. Simba and Nala pause behind him. In the valley below, a line of elephants gathers before Aminifu's body, with Ma Tembo standing at the head. Simba and Nala nuzzle sadly. Several elephants stride past Aminifu's body, leaving flowers or hugging him.]
Elephants:
*trumpet*
Simba:
[resigned] Well, time for the tribute.
'Simba, Nala, and Zazu enter Kilio Valley.] 
[The scene transitions to Pride Rock. Kiara stands on the promontory, overlooking the Pride Lands. She turns and strides away]
Mzingo:
[from offscreen] Queen Kiara. 'Kiara pauses, and her face turns to shock. She turns to face Mzingo, who is standing on the promontory.] Being queen obviously suits you.
Kiara:
Mzingo. What are you doing here?
Mzingo:
Nothing to fear, cub. I mean, [Mzingo bows to Kiara.] Your Majesty. *chuckles* I simply come to bring you a peace proposal on behalf of Janja.
Kiara:
*laughs* Janja wants peace?
Mzingo:
Oh, [Mzingo bounds toward Kiara.] it's what he's always wanted. *sighs* Sadly, your brother and his Guard, well... [Mzingo paces back and forth.] Forgive me for saying so, [Mzingo bows to Kiara.] my queen, but your brother can be quite stubborn. *chuckles*
Kiara:
[Kiara rolls her eyes.] Ugh, tell me about it. But why didn't Janja come himself?
Mzingo:
Janja's not exactly welcome in the Pride Lands. He thought you might meet on neutral ground. Say, [Mzingo gestures at the Pride Lands.] sunset tonight at Broken Rock? [Mzingo paces toward Kiara.] You can discuss the terms of your new peace agreement. [Kiara looks down, conflicted.] You could usher in a new day of peace for the Pride Lands.
Kiara:
I'll think about it.
Mzingo:
That's all we ask. [Mzingo flies away.] 
[The scene transitions to inside of Pride Rock.]
Kion:
Kiara, [Kion steps emphatically toward Kiara.] you have to know it's a trap!
[Kiara turns her back on Kion and strides away.]
Kiara:
You would think that.
Kion:
[Kion bounds in front of Kiara.] Kiara, you can't trust Mzingo...or Janja.
Kiara:
You just can't stand the thought that I might be right. Like with the bees.
Kion:
But this is completely different. You don't know Janja like I do. I've had to run him off [Kion rolls his eyes.] so many times.
Kiara:
Maybe that's why he came to me. [Kiara turns her back on Kion.] Now that I'm queen, he knows–
Kion:
Kiara! You're not really queen.
Kiara:
[Kiara rounds on Kion.] I am the queen. And I'll do what I think is best for the Pride Lands.
Kion:
[Kion rolls his eyes.] *sighs* If you're serious about this, you're on your own. [Kion bounds out of the den.]
Kiara:
Argh. Brothers.
[The scene transitions. Kion paces across the savanna, with clouds roiling overhead.]
Kion:
I can't believe it. What is she thinking?
[Several shafts of light shine from the clouds, then Mufasa's face appears.]
Mufasa:
Kion. Something's troubling you.
Kion:
*sighs* It's Kiara, Grandfather. She doesn't know what she's getting herself into.
Mufasa:
Kion, Kiara is your sister. And for now, she is your queen. And as your queen and sister, she needs your support.
Kion:
Even if she's wrong?
Mufasa:
Especially if she's wrong.
Kion:
[Kion looks away thoughtfully.] Hmm. [Kion smiles at Mufasa.] Thank you, Grandfather. [Mufasa beams at Kion, then fades into the clouds.] *sighs* I better go talk to her. [Kion races away. Cut to Kion inside of Pride Rock. Tiifu and Zuri lounge before him.] She's already gone?
Zuri:
*sighs* She said she had some important meeting to go to...somewhere.
Kion:
And you let her go alone?
Tiifu:
She's the queen. We didn't let her do anything. She just did it.
Kion:
[Kion turns his back on Tiifu and Zuri.] Ugh! Some advisors you two are! [Kion bounds out of the den]
Tiifu:
What's wrong with him?
Zuri:
*scoffs* Who cares? He's not a queen.
[The scene transitions to the Lair of the Lion Guard. Beshte, Bunga, Fuli, and Ono lounge inside. Before long, Kion bounds inside.]
Kion:
Lion Guard! Kiara's in trouble! [Kion bounds out of the Lair of the Lion Guard. He races past Pride Rock.] Till the Pride Lands' end...
Beshte, Bunga, Fuli, and Ono:
[Beshte, Bunga, Fuli, and Ono follow Kion.] Lion Guard defend!
[The scene transitions. Aminifu's body lies in the grass. Nearby, the elephant herd has gathered around Ma Tembo and Simba. Zazu stands at Simba's side.]
Ma Tembo:
And now, His Majesty, the king, will say a few words about my father.
Elephant:
The king? Simba? *gasps*
Elephant:
His Majesty.
[Nala nods encouragingly at Simba from the crowd.]
Simba:
*chuckles nervously*
Zazu:
You can do this, sire.
Simba:
*breathes deeply* I knew Aminifu a long time. [Nala bows her head sadly.] And now that he has completed his journey though the Circle of Life, I will remember him fondly
Ma Tembo:
[Ma Tembo draws herself up.] *trumpets*
Simba:
Because, as you elephants say, "Eihe kaka pano tou."
Zazu:
[Zazu's face turns to shock.] Oh.
[Ma Tembo's face turns to shock.]
Elephants:
*gasp* Huh? Huh?
[Nala looks around nervously.]
Simba:
Did I say he had good on him?
Zazu:
I'm not sure, sire, but I think you just said he had... [Zazu puts a wing to his beak.] poop on him. *clears throat*
Simba:
[horrified] I said what?
[Simba looks at Ma Tembo, who glares at him.]
Ma Tembo:
*laughs*
Elephants:
*laugh*
[Nala looks around happily. Simba smiles.]
Ma Tembo:
It's true. *laughs* He always did have poop on him. And it always made us laugh. *chuckles* [fondly] He always made us laugh. It's nice to remember the good times. [Ma Tembo hugs Simba with her trunk.] Thank you, Your Highness.
Simba:
Well, he had good on him too.
Ma Tembo:
He did. He truly had good on him. But more poop. *laughs*
Simba:
*laughs*
[The scene transitions to Broken Rock. Kiara strides in, alone.]
Kiara:
Hello? Hello?
Janja:
Queen Kiara. [Kiara turns to where Janja is watching her from behind Broken Rock.] Welcome. [Janja strides out from behind Broken Rock.] I'm so happy you considered my proposal. [Janja looks around.] And you came alone. [Janja stops in front of Kiara.] Very smart. We can work out our deal, leader to leader. Just the two of us. [Kiara looks behind Janja. Several eyes appear in the shadows.] More or less.
Kiara:
[nervously] I think I just reconsidered your proposal.
[Kiara runs away, only for Cheezi and Chungu to step into her path.]
Cheezi and Chungu:
*cackle*
Janja:
[Janja approaches Kiara from behind.] Going so soon? But you're to be our guest. Soon as Simba hears I have his daughter, he'll have no choice but to turn over the Pride Lands to me. [Kiara's face turns to shock.] *slurps* Or else!
Cheezi:
Or else!
Cheezi and Chungu:
*cackle*
[Kiara looks around fearfully. Meanwhile, Ono flies through the Outlands. His vision flickers, and he spots Kiara being surrounded by Janja's clan.]
Ono:
[from offscreen] "Hapana!" [Ono flies up to Kion, Beshte, Bunga, and Fuli, who are walking through the Pride Lands.] Kiara's at Broken Rock, and she's surrounded by hyenas!
Kion:
Follow me!
[The Lion Guard runs offscreen. The scene transitions. The hyenas circle menacingly around Kiara.]
Hyenas:
*snarl*
[Nne lunges at Kiara, but she dodges his attack. Cheezi does the same, only for Kiara to dodge again. Cheezi hits a rock and slumps to the ground.]
Cheezi:
*groans*
Janja:
Nice moves. [Janja pounces on Kiara and pins her to the ground.] Too bad you're out here all on your own.
Kion:
[from offscreen] Get away from the queen! [Kion bats Janja away from Kiara.] *grunts*
Kiara:
[Kiara stands.] Kion! You're here?
Kion:
Of course!
Janja:
Awww, ain't this a touching family reunion.
Cheezi:
Hey, you said these two were fighting, Janja.
[Kiara and Kion smile at each other.]
Kion:
Oh, we can fight, all right.
[Kiara and Kion face the hyenas with confident smiles.]
Kiara:
Think you can take us both on?
Hyenas:
*laugh*
Janja:
[Janja advances on Kiara and Kion.] Six on two? [Several hyenas approach Kiara and Kion from behind.] I'll take those odds.
Beshte:
[from offscreen' "Twende kiboko!"
[Beshte, Bunga, Fuli, and Ono charge down a nearby slope. Kiara and Kion smile at them, while Janja watches in concern. The Lion Guard gathers around Kiara.]
Kion:
Till the Pride Lands' end...
Kiara:
Lion Guard defend!
[Janja advances on the Lion Guard and Kiara.]
Janja:
Six on six... [Janja's face turns to shock.] Forget it! [Janja runs away.]
Cheezi:
Janja! Janja! Wait for us!
[Cheezi and Chungu run after Janja.]
Hyenas:
*whimper*
Kiara:
*sighs* Thanks, guys. And, Kion, you were right about never trusting Janja.
Janja:
[Janja pauses while bounding up a rocky slope.] Hey, I can hear you!
Kion:
And I should've listened to you about the bees.
Ono:
Oh, sure. [Ono rolls his eyes.] Now, he admits it.
[The scene transitions to Pride Rock. Kiara and Kion bound out of the den to meet Simba, Nala, and Zazu.]
Kiara:
Mom! Dad!
Kion:
Welcome back!
Kiara:
How'd your tribute go?
Simba:
It went... It went...
Nala:
Everything turned out fine. How did ruling the Pride Lands go?
Kiara:
Ruling the Pride Lands? It went...
Simba:
Any trouble?
Kiara:
Well, uh...
Kion:
Yeah, but it wasn't anything Kiara couldn't handle. I'm sure she's gonna be a great queen...someday.
Kiara:
*sighs* Thanks, Kion.
[Kiara and Kion smile at each other.]
Simba:
I never had any doubt.
===Trivia===
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