Legends of the Lion Guard: The Dark Prophecy (Chapter 3)

Chapter 3 is the third chapter of Legends of the Lion Guard: The Dark Prophecy.
==Synopsis==
As Rani takes the Lion Guard on a tour of the Tree of Life, Makucha's Leap, Reth's Pride, and Ora's Bank are hot on their tails.
==Transcript==
The Lion Guard, Rani, Ullu, Mhina, Nguruma, and Makini had reached the Tree of Life. 
“Come inside, my parents and Grandmother are waiting for you,” Rani said.
As they entered the tree, they saw Janna settled down on the pedestal. Jivin, Kenene, Maya, Surak, Nirmala, and Baliyo were gathered behind her. Ullu flew over, and settled down on a ledge.
“Grandmother, as requested, I've brought Kion and the Lion Guard,” Rani said.
“Thank you, princess,” Janna answered.
Jivin stepped forward to stand beside Janna.
“You have my word that sanctuary will be provided for all of you here for as long as you need it,” Jivin said.
Kion, the Lion Guard, Mhina, and Makini all bowed respectfully.
“Thank you, your majesty. Ono and I have come to be healed from the injuries we obtained in the battle,” Kion said.
Janna's expression softened as she watched Makini and Mhina help Nguruma climb down off Beshte's back.
“Step closer, Kion and Ono,” Janna said.
Kion and Ono moved to stand in front of her.
“It seems the Roar has returned,” Janna said.
“You know about the Roar?” Kion asked.
Janna nodded.
“Of course, Kion. I take it that Rafiki sent you here?” Janna asked. 
“Yes. Ono's eyes are hurt. And my scar...I can't control the Roar,” Kion explained.
Janna glanced behind her at Nirmala, who moved to stand beside her.
“Nirmala is a fierce warrior. But she is also a gentle healer.” Janna said.
Nirmala stepped forward to stand in front of Kion, examining his scarred eye closely. After a heartbeat, she moved over and knelt down to examine Ono's eyes.
Nirmala straightened up and moved to stand beside Janna, bending her head to whisper into Janna's ear.
Once she'd finished, Janna glanced at Kion and Ono.
“Ono, healing your sight will be simple. But the remedy will take time to prepare,” Janna said.
“Thank you, your majesty,” Ono replied.
“Your ailments are more complicated, Kion. It is more than just a scar. Your healing will take time and patience,” Janna continued.
“Thank you, Queen Janna,” Kion answered.
“I'd be happy to show them around, Grandmother.” Rani offered.
“Thank you, my darling,” Janna said.
Jivin cleared his throat.
“Surak, Nirmala, Maya, and I shall take care of the day patrol, Mother,” Jivin said.
“Thank you, my son,” Janna said.
She watched as Jivin led Surak, Nirmala, Ullu, and Maya out of the tree.
Janna and Kenene exchanged a glance as Rani began to lead the way out of the tree.
“Please stay, little Makini,” Janna said.
Makini turned towards them, her eyes bright with excitement and enthusiasm.
“You really want me to stay?” Makini asked.
“Of course,” Kenene said.
Janna's expression softened as she watched Nguruma press himself closer to Makini's side.
“Can I stay as well?” Nguruma asked.
“Of course you can, my dear,” Janna replied.
Makini and Nguruma moved forward, and settled down close beside Janna. 
“How is your training with Uncle Rafiki going, sis?” Kenene asked.
“It's going really great! I'm learning a lot from him,” Makini said excitedly.
Janna and Kenene exchanged a glance.
“How would you feel about keeping up with your training while you're here? Would you want me to teach-“ Kenene began.
“Yes! I'd love that!” Makini said eagerly.
Meanwhile, in the Back Lands, Makucha's Leap had arrived at the waterfall.
“Are you sure this is the right path, Makucha?” Chuluun asked.
“Of course I'm sure,” Makucha replied.
He glanced at Fahari, Jiona, Khurdan, and Chungwa.
“Soon all of those rare and delicious animals will be ours!” Makucha exclaimed.
“Wouldn't the Lion Guard just defeat us?” Fahari asked.
“We're not going to give them the chance to defeat us,” Makucha replied.
Suddenly, Reth's Pride approached them, followed by several komodo dragons, and a monitor lizard.
“Who are you?” Makucha asked.
“My name is Reth. My pride and I are following the Lion Guard and a leopon to the Tree of Life in order enact revenge for a defeat we've suffered,” Reth replied.
Chulunn moved to stand beside Makucha, and they exchanged an interested glance.
One of the komodo dragons stepped forward.
“I am Ora. I have heard tales about the Tree of Life and wish to experience the rare delicacies for myself,” Ora said.
Makucha glanced behind him at his leap.
“My name is Makucha. My leap and I are also interested in following the Lion Guard to the Tree of Life to feast on the rare and delicious animals,” Makucha said.
His eyes sharpened with interest as he glanced at Ora.
“I believe that the skills of you and your bank could be useful, Ora. Would you care to join us?“ Makucha asked.
“Your offer is intriguing. You can count us in,” Ora answered.
Makucha glanced over at Reth.
“Would you and your pride like to join us as well?” Makucha asked.
Reth scoffed.
“My pride and I don't need to follow you to enact our revenge. We can work on our own,” Reth said.
Meanwhile, Rani, the Lion Guard, and Mhina had arrived at Ciso River.
“Many seasons ago, before I was born, my great-grandparents, Bahan and Berenike discovered the Tree of Life and unearthed the healing powers that make it so special and mystical. Now, the responsibility of protecting the Tree of Life and all within it, and preserving those healing abilities falls to the Night Pride.” Rani said.
Anga's eyes were wide with astonishment as she gazed at her surroundings. She was settled down on Beshte's back, with a wing around Ono.
“There's certainly a lot to see here,“ Anga commented.
“I can't wait to see it all with you once my sight is healed.” Ono said, nestling closer to Anga's side.
Anga's expression softened as she glanced down at him.
“Me too, Ono,” Anga said softly, her eyes shining with affection.
Bunga glanced over at Rani.
“How're the bugs here, Rani?” Bunga asked.
“I wouldn't know, I don't eat bugs. But we do have a wide variety of bugs here at the tree,” Rani replied.
Fuli glanced over at Kion, who was rubbing a paw across his scar.
“You okay, Kion?” Fuli asked worriedly.
“I'll be fine. I can't wait until my healing can start,” Kion said.
Mhina pressed himself closer to Kion's pelt.
“It won't be much longer, Kion,” Mhina said.
Suddenly, Ullu approached them, Kingiza following close behind her.
Immediately, Rani's eyes lit up with excitement as she watched them approach.
“What are you doing here, Kingiza?” Mhina asked.
“I wanted to come help the Night Pride defend the Tree of Life,” Kingiza said.
Rani's eyes shone with warmth and affection as she gazed at Kingiza.
“We're grateful for the help. You're welcome to stay here,” Rani replied.
Kingiza moved closer, brushing his muzzle against Rani's.
“I've also come to spend more time with you,” Kingiza admitted.
Rani gazed into his eyes, feeling her heartbeat quicken.
“I'm so glad you've come,” Rani said.
==Appearances==
===Characters===
*Max Charles as Kion
*Cade Sutton as Mhina
*Joshua Rush as Bunga
*Diamond White as Fuli
*Bryana Salaz as Anga
*Atticus Shaffer as Ono
*Dusan Brown as Beshte (cameo)
*Landry Bender as Makini
*Lyons Luke Mathias as Nguruma
*Ace Gibson as Jivin / Jiona (cameo)
*Erica Luttrell as Queen Maya (cameo)
*Peyton Elizabeth Lee as Rani
*Hudson Yang as Baliyo (cameo)
*Lou Diamond Phillips as Surak (cameo)
*Miki Yamashita as Nirmala
*Marieve Herington as Kenene
*Vyvan Pham as Ullu (cameo)
*Aaron Daniel Jacob as Kingiza
*Shohreh Aghdashloo as Janna
*Steve Blum as Makucha
*Kimiko Glenn as Chuluun
*Andrew Kishino as Ora
*Nolan North as Fahari
*Kristofer Hivju as Kenge / Meracuni (cameos)
*Jorge Diaz as Ekene (cameo)
*Meghan Strange as Alasiri (cameo)
*Paget Brewster as Chungwa (cameo)
*Ford Riley as Putra (cameo)
*Johnny Rees as Kariuki (cameo)
*Justin Hires as Reth
*Savannah Smith as Slash (cameo)
*Bobby Moynihan as Khurdan (cameo)
*Toks Olagundoye as Bahan (mentioned)
*James Sie as Berenike (mentioned)
*Khary Payton as Rafiki (mentioned)
*Meghan Strange as Julisha (cameo)
===Groups===
*The Lion Guard
*Reth's Pride
*Makucha's Leap
*Night Pride
*Ora's Bank
*Spirits of the Past (mentioned)
=== Locations===
*Tree of Life 
**Ciso River
*Back Lands
**Waterfall
=== Animals===
*Lions
*Leopons
*Honey Badgers
*Hippopotamuses
*Cheetahs
*Eagles
*Egrets
*Leopards
*Mandrills
*Komodo Dragons
*Monitor Lizards
*Owls
==Trivia==
* Several lines of dialogue in this chapter are taken directly from The River of Patience.
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