Beshte and the Hippo Lanes/Transcript

Fade to a wide shot of Pride Rock. Egrets fly past the screen.
Egrets 	*squawk*
 	The camera pans down to show Basi and Beshte making hippo lanes through the Flood Plains.
Basi 	Making the hippo lanes after a big rainstorm has been a hippo tradition for a long time.
Beshte 	It sure would be easy to get lost in all these reeds.
Basi 	Exactly. Flattening all these overgrown plants helps everyone else cross the Flood Plains safely. So, I try to make 'em straight and true.
Beshte 	And that's what they are: straight and true.
Basi 	I do my best. And someday, you'll be the one making the hippo lanes!
Young rhino 	[from offscreen] Help! [Basi and Beshte pause.] Help! [Cut to the young rhino stuck in some reeds in the middle of the hippo lanes.] I'm stuck!
Beshte 	It came from back this way!
Basi 	Let's go, son!
 	Basi and Beshte run back the way they came. They stop and look around.
Young rhino 	[from offscreen] Somebody! Anybody!
 	Basi follows the young rhino's voice into the reeds. Beshte charges after Basi into the reeds.
Beshte 	Twende kiboko!
Young rhino 	[from offscreen] Help!
 	Beshte pauses.
Beshte 	Where are you?
Young rhino 	Over here! [The young rhino strains to free himself from the reeds.] *grunts*
 	The camera pans right to show Makuu and another crocodile hiding in the water behind the young rhino.
Makuu 	Mmm. [Makuu and the crocodile lift their heads.] Lunchtime.
 	Cut to Beshte running through the reeds.
Beshte 	We're coming!
Makuu 	They'll never find him in this mess.
 	Makuu and the crocodile advance on the young rhino. Cut to Beshte running through the reeds.
Beshte 	This way, Dad! [Beshte bursts onto the scene.] Hey! Stay away from him, Makuu!
Young rhino 	*gasps* Makuu?
Makuu 	Think about it, Beshte. There's two of us [Makuu approaches Beshte.] and only one of you.
Beshte 	Back off, Makuu. The Flood Plains are a safe zone after a rainstorm.
 	Basi sidles up to Beshte and gets into Makuu's face.
Basi 	You know Beshte's right, Makuu.
Makuu 	Hippos...always obeying the rules. [to the crocodile] Come on. One little rhino's not worth the effort.
 	Makuu and the crocodile disappear into the reeds. Basi and Beshte smile at each other.
Young rhino 	*whimpers* You sure they're gone?
 	Beshte approaches the young rhino.
Beshte 	Yep. So, what's the kerbubble?
Young rhino 	I got tangled up in the reeds and mud. [stuttering] And I can't get free.
Basi 	Well, maybe you should have waited for me to finish the hippo lanes. Just like all the other animals.
Young rhino 	But I was in a hurry! [Basi gives the young rhino a pointed look.] *sighs* I know. I should have waited.
Beshte 	Don't worry. We'll get you out. *inhales*
 	Basi and Beshte duck underwater and start to remove the reeds from around the young rhino. Behind the young rhino, several egrets take flight.
Egrets 	*squawk*
Young rhino 	What was that? *yells*
 	The young rhino ducks underwater and accidentally spears Basi with his horn. Basi winces in pain.
Basi 	*grunts*
 	The young rhino emerges from underwater.
Young rhino 	*gasps*
Beshte 	There you go!
Young rhino 	*gasps* I'm free! [The young rhino strides away.] Oh, oh, thank you!
Basi 	Don't forget...
Young rhino 	I know! Wait to cross until the hippo lanes are done.
Basi 	That's right. Won't be long now.
 	Cut to Bunga, Fuli, and Kion wading toward Basi and Beshte.
Kion 	Hey, Beshte!
Beshte 	Kion!
Kion 	We heard an animal shouting for help.
Fuli 	Yeah. But it's taking us forever to get through all this muck.
Beshte 	Don't worry about that. Me and my dad saved the little guy and scared off Makuu.
Bunga 	You and your dad did all that? [Bunga puts his paws on Basi's side.] Maybe Basi should be on the Lion Guard too, Kion.
Basi 	*chuckles* I don't think so. I've got my jaws full making the hippo lanes. Oh, and speaking of hippo lanes, I need to get back to it! [Basi turns to leave, only to wince in pain.] *grunts*
Beshte 	Whoa! You okay, Dad?
Basi 	I'll be fine, Beshte. That little rhino just scratched me with his horn. [Basi turns and starts to limp away.] *grunts*
 	Beshte sidles up to Basi.
Beshte 	Dad, looks like more than just a scratch.
Kion 	Basi, you probably shouldn't be walking on that leg.
Basi 	I'm afraid the hippo lanes can't wait. [Basi steps forward, only to wince in pain.] *grunts*
Beshte 	Dad, there's no way you can make the hippo lanes if you're having trouble just walking.
Basi 	*sighs* I'm afraid you're right.
Bunga 	So? What's the big deal? The Flood Plains will dry up soon. There's not a cloud in the sky.
 	Thunder rumbles. Cut to dark clouds overhead.
Fuli 	Ugh. You know what they say. If you don't like the weather on the savanna, just wait a few breaths.
Basi 	Beshte? It looks like someday is today.
Beshte 	What do you mean?
 	Basi turns to face Beshte.
Basi 	Well, I've always said you'd take over the hippo lanes someday.
Beshte 	But...today? Right now? Dad, I don't know if I can do it.
Basi 	The Pride Lands need those hippo lanes, son. And I know you can do it.
Kion 	Beshte, you're the strongest in the Pride Lands. We all believe in you.
Beshte 	[resolved] Right. It's my responsibility as a hippo. *inhales* I'll do it.
Fuli 	That's great.
Kion 	All right!
Basi 	That's my boy.
 	Bunga approaches Basi and Beshte.
Bunga 	And I can help! [Bunga tugs at a reed, to no avail.] *grunts* It's really stuck in there.
Kion 	[chuckling] Come on, Bunga. Something tells me we'd only slow Beshte down.
Fuli 	And you know I'm never one to slow anyone down!
Beshte 	Thanks, guys.
Kion 	We'll help your dad get back to solid ground so he can rest.
Basi 	*grunts* Sounds good to me.
 	Bunga, Fuli, and Kion walk away, and Basi follows. Beshte walks off in the opposite direction.
Beshte 	My first time making the hippo lanes. What a big day!
 	Cut to Bunga, Fuli, and Kion leading Basi onto a large rock in the middle of the Flood Plains.
Basi 	Thank you, Lion Guard. [Basi sits.] *grunts* I'm sure if I stay off it, it'll heal up quick.
Kion 	Happy to help.
Ono 	[from offscreen] Everyone! [Ono swoops down to flap in place beside the Lion Guard.] Everyone! We've got a problem. There's another rainstorm on the way!
 	Bunga rolls his eyes.
Bunga 	We heard.
Fuli 	It is the rainy season, Ono.
 	Ono lands next to Fuli and Kion.
Ono 	Yes. But the sable antelopes' grazing grounds were already flooded out in yesterday's rainstorm.
Bunga 	So, they've got nowhere to eat? That's horrible!
Fuli 	*sighs* And if I know the sable antelope, they're probably too stubborn to move.
Ono 	Exactly! They're just standing around in knee-deep water! Even the little baby antelopes!
Fuli 	So, when the next rainstorm comes...
Kion 	They'll be completely underwater. We need to get that herd to higher ground.
Basi 	You should bring them here.
 	Ono turns to face Basi.
Ono 	The herd's on the other side of the Flood Plains.
Basi 	Well, sure. But by the time you go around and lead them back, Beshte will be done with the hippo lanes.
Fuli 	Right! Then, they can get across the Flood Plains quickly, before the rain gets here.
Kion 	Great idea, Basi. Thanks for your help!
Basi 	Sure. Just wish I could be out helping Beshte with those lanes.
 	Bunga pats Basi's shoulder.
Bunga 	Don't worry, Bigger B. [Bunga flexes his muscles.] I know Big B can handle it.
Kion 	Come on, Lion Guard. Let's go help those antelope! 'Till the Pride Lands' end...
 	Kion runs off.
Bunga, Fuli, and Ono	Lion Guard defend!
 	Bunga, Fuli, and Ono follow Kion. Cut to Beshte making hippo lanes through the Flood Plains.
Laini 	[from offscreen] Hi, Beshte!
 	Beshte pauses. The camera pans right to show Laini perched on a nearby rock.
Beshte 	Hey, Laini. [Beshte approaches Laini.] Check it! I'm makin' the hippo lanes!
Laini 	Oh, good! I've been trying to get across the Flood Plains all day! Think I could hitch a ride to Ndefu Grove?
Beshte 	Sure! Helpin' other animals is the whole point of the hippo lanes!
 	Beshte turns around, and Laini hops onto his back.
Laini 	Awww! Thanks, Beshte.
Beshte 	Any time, Laini.
 	Beshte continues making hippo lanes.
Laini 	La, la, la, la, la, la, la. La, la, la, la, la, la.
 	Cut to Ono flying over a rocky wall.
Ono 	This way!
 	Cut to Bunga, Fuli, and Kion running. They pause on a rock.
Sable antelope 	[from offscreen] *low*
 	Cut to the sable antelope standing in knee-deep water, with Kion addressing them from the foreground.
Kion 	Antelopes, listen up! You need to follow us to higher...
Bunga 	And drier!
Kion 	...ground. Let's go!
Bupu 	"Let's go?" Maybe we don't want to go. Maybe we're fine right here.
 	Fuli approaches Bupu.
Fuli 	Fine? You're knee-deep in water. You really need to come with us.
Bupu 	Do we now?
 	Ono descends to flap in place next to Fuli.
Ono 	There's another rainstorm on the way. The water here will only get higher!
Fuli 	So, follow us. Come on!
 	Fuli turns and bounds back to Bunga and Kion.
Bupu 	We don't take orders from you.
 	Bupu turns his back on the Lion Guard.
Kion 	I know you're tired and hungry. But if you follow us to higher ground, there'll be plenty to eat.
 	The sable antelope gape and exchange glances.
Sable antelope 	*low*
Kion 	And you won't be standing around in water.
 	Boboka approaches Bupu.
Boboka 	It might be nice to get the young ones out of the water, Bupu.
 	Boboka's son stares up at Bupu pleadingly.
Boboka's son 	*lows*
 	Bupu rolls his eyes.
Bupu 	*sighs* Okay.
Boboka 	You heard Kion. Let's follow the Lion Guard!
 	The sable antelope walk toward the Lion Guard.
Fuli 	[to Ono] Was that so hard?
 	Bunga gestures for the sable antelope to follow him.
Bunga 	Let's go, anty-lanty-lope!
 	The sable antelope walk out of the water and follow the Lion Guard along the bottom of the rocky wall.
Kion 	Ono, report.
Ono 	So far, so good, Kion. [Ono notices something.] Wait a tick... [Ono's vision flickers. Cut to his perspective. Rocks begin to slide down the wall.] Rock slide!
Kion 	Back! Everyone, back!
 	The sable antelope pause.
Bupu 	What is it with you? You just told us to follow you!
 	Fuli and Kion dodge out of the way as rocks fall in-between them and the sable antelope. Dust obscures the screen. The dust clears to show Bunga, Fuli, and Kion huddled together.
Kion 	Anyone hurt?
Bunga 	Nope.
Fuli 	Fine.
Kion 	Ono, how's the herd?
Ono 	They look fine. But there's no way they can get past those rocks.
Kion 	Is there another way around?
Ono 	I don't see one. [Cut to dark clouds billowing over the savanna.] And it looks like the storm's coming in fast!
Fuli 	*sighs* Too bad Beshte's not here. He could move those boulders easy.
 	Bunga waves a hand dismissively.
Bunga 	We don't need Beshte. Kion can just [Bunga jumps into the air excitedly.] Roar that rock away. Right, Kion?
Kion 	I could, if the antelopes weren't on the other side of it.
Bunga 	[deflated] Oh, yeah.
Kion 	But...I can use the Roar from that side of the rock! Come on!
 	Bunga, Fuli, and Kion run off. Kion begins to climb the rock pile. Cut to Beshte pushing against a rock in the Flood Plains.
Beshte 	*grunts*
 	Beshte pushes the rock aside. The camera pans up to show several animals on his back.
Aardvark 	Excellent work, Beshte.
 	Beshte walks into the Flood Plains.
Wagtail 	[in an aside to Chura] I didn't think he was going to make that one.
Chura 	*ribbits* What are you talking about? He's Beshte! Strongest in the Pride Lands.
Wagtail 	I suppose. But I was afraid we were going to get stuck.
 	Chura hops onto Beshte's head.
Chura 	[to Beshte] Don't listen to her. [Chura hops in place.] You're doing a dandy job.
Beshte 	*chuckles* Thanks, Chura.
 	Chura's face falls.
Chura 	Except... [Chura hops onto Beshte's snout and points behind him.] I was headed that way.
Beshte 	No problem. I'll get you there in a jiffy.
 	Beshte turns around and heads in the opposite direction.
Laini 	Ooh. Then, can you drop me off over by Ndefu Grove?
Beshte 	Sure thing, Laini.
Laini 	You sure you don't mind?
Chura 	'Course he doesn't mind! [Chura hops onto Beshte's back to join the other animals.] It's no problem for the strongest in the Pride Lands.
Beshte 	Awww. The whole point of the hippo lanes is to help animals get where they need to go. Hey, I'm ready to push through these plains, [Fish swim around Beshte's feet.] clear the way, and make some new lanes. [A fish jumps out of the water.] With a one, two, [An elephant sticks its head above the reeds and squirts water out of its trunk.] one, two, one, two. [Several more elephants stick their heads above the reeds and squirt water out of their trunks.] Pride Lands massive. Yo, we come through. [Cut to Beshte marching through the Flood Plains.] We crave days when the rain come down. Stomp the way, smash reeds to ground. Clear the plains, 'cause pound for pound, nobody gonna do it how we get down. [Cut to Beshte standing in-between two forking paths in the reeds. Pride Landers run past him.] So, let 'em know how we making that path. [Cut to Beshte marching through the Flood Plains.] We come through, and we flatten that grass. [Cut to gazelles cavorting through the reeds.] And when we're done, there's space to run. The reeds gonna grow [The camera pans up to the sun.] in the Pride Lands' sun.
 	Beshte and the animals on his back dance to the beat.
Chorus 	Poa! It's what you got to do. Poa! [Cut to Beshte striding through a hippo lane, while elephants shower him with water from their trunks.] Oh, we're coming through, [Several impalas and zebras follow Beshte, dancing to the beat.] makin' hippo lanes in the Flood Plains, clearing the way after heavy rains.
 	Cut to Beshte, with no one on his back.
Beshte 	Everybody, front to back.
 	Several animals stick their heads above the reeds.
Pride Landers 	We got it!
Beshte 	All y'all, stand on track.
 	Cut to two rhinoceroses.
Pride Landers 	We got it!
 	The animals hop back onto Beshte's back.
Beshte 	'Potamus got this. Just how we rock it. [Cut to Beshte charging down a hippo lane, with some antelope running after him.] Coming through. Nobody gonna stop us. [Cut to Beshte dancing to the beat, while fish jump out of the water around him.] We sing a song that's a tune of home, [Cut to Beshte marching through the Flood Plains.] 'cause when we're done, [Beshte bends down to let some hyraxes off his back.] there's room to roam. With a zig-ziga, [Some genets climb onto Beshte's back.] let's use that girth. Make way for a hippo. [Beshte struts off.] We putting in work.
 	Cut to some flamingos in the Flood Plains.
Pride Landers 	Poa! It's what you got to do. [The flamingos duck offscreen. The camera zooms out to show some elephants dancing to the beat among the reeds.] Poa! Oh, we're coming through, [Beshte pushes through the reeds.] makin' hippo lanes [Several flamingos follow Beshte, dancing to the beat, while elephants shower them with water from their trunks.] in the Flood Plains, clearing the way after heavy rains.
 	Cut to Beshte in the Flood Plains.
Beshte 	It's the hippo way to help others. Tough as it is, [Two flamingos pop into frame in front of Beshte.] we look out for one another, [Two monkeys pop into frame in front of Beshte, their arms extended.] and we stick together, 'cause we got to get over, [Two zebras pop into frame beside Beshte.] since I can remember, [Two impalas pop into frame beside Beshte.] and now, we can show you, so [Cut to Beshte marching through the Flood Plains.] step, step, step, step, step up. We can lay it out flat [A zebra follows Beshte.] so you won't get stuck. [A turtle skates along the water on its back.] 'Potamus up. Let's show our stuff. [Cut to Beshte in the Flood Plains.] Pride Lands' hippo doing what we love.
 	Several animals pop into frame around Beshte. Cut to a turtle with several jerboas on its back.
Pride Landers 	Poa! It's what you got to do. [Cut to some flamingos in the Flood Plains.] Poa! Oh, we're coming through, [The flamingos duck offscreen. The camera zooms out to show some elephants dancing to the beat among the reeds.] makin' hippo lanes in the Flood Plains, [Beshte pushes through the reeds.] clearing the way after heavy rains. [Beshte marches past a tree, where monkeys hang.] Poa! It's what you got to do. [The genets climb off Beshte's back, while the monkeys take their place.] Poa! Oh, we're coming through, [Several flamingos dance through the reeds, while elephants shower them with water from their trunks.] makin' hippo lanes in the Flood Plains, [Impalas dance through the reeds after the flamingos.] clearing the way after heavy rains. [Zebras dance through the reeds after the impalas.] Makin' hippo lanes in the Flood Plains, clearing the way after heavy rains.
 	Cut to Beshte bending his snout toward shore. Chura hops off.
Chura 	Thanks for the ride, Beshte.
Beshte 	Any time, Chura.
 	Chura hops away.
Aardvark 	Oh! My den's not far from here. I'll get off too. You mind? [The aardvark hops off Beshte's back and runs off, while the wagtail flies away.] Thanks again!
Beshte 	My pleasure. But I better get goin' [Beshte turns toward the hippo lanes.] and make another lane back to the other side.
Hare 	[from offscreen] You're going to the other side? [Beshte stops and looks down.] Perfect! [Cut to a hare staring up at Beshte innocently. The hare hops onto Beshte's back.] Just drop me off at the patch of bristle grass on the other side.
 	Beshte walks into the Flood Plains.
Beshte 	Sure thing.
Hare 	Good thing you came along, Beshte, or I never would've gotten across the Flood Plains.
 	Cut to the Lion Guard standing in front of the sable antelope, who are sitting.
Kion 	*sighs* [Kion takes a purposeful step forward.] Come on, everybody. Up. Up!
Bupu 	What's the point? The path is blocked. We're tired. We give up!
Fuli 	Seriously?
 	Kion turns and strides toward the rock pile.
Bunga 	Uh, Kion's got this. Hang on to your antlers.
Bupu 	Uh, for one thing, they're horns. And for another...
 	Kion uses the Roar of the Elders.
Kion 	*roars* [The rocks fly off the path and fall down the nearby cliff. Kion nods in satisfaction.] Come on. Let's get you to the Flood Plains. This way.
 	The Lion Guard strides away. Ono pauses.
Ono 	Uh, guys?
 	The camera pans right to show the sable antelope still sitting. Fuli rolls her eyes and darts up to the sable antelope.
Fuli 	Hello? [Fuli darts up to Bupu.] The path is clear!
 	Bupu rolls his eyes.
Bupu 	*sighs* We've already come so far.
 	Fuli looks behind her at the sable antelope's flooded grazing grounds.
Fuli 	Seriously?
 	Bupu stands and strides toward Kion.
Bupu 	I suppose we could follow a little longer.
 	Bunga follows Bupu.
Bunga 	Un-Bunga-lievable.
 	The sable antelope follow the Lion Guard. Thunder rumbles, and dark clouds roil in the sky. Fuli runs up to join Bunga.
Fuli 	*sighs* I just hope we beat that storm.
 	Thunder rumbles. Cut to the Lion Guard approaching the Flood Plains.
Kion 	Almost there. We just have to take the hippo lanes across the Flood Plains.
 	Ono surveys the Flood Plains.
Ono 	Huh? This can't be right. I better talk to Beshte. [Ono's vision flickers. Cut to his perspective. Beshte makes a hippo lane through the Flood Plains.] There he is.
 	Ono swoops toward Beshte.
Beshte 	Hey, Ono!
Ono 	Beshte? [Ono lands on a rock, and Beshte approaches him.] Um... So, are you all done with the hippo lanes?
Beshte 	Sure am. Phew! I must've gone back and forth I don't know how many times! But I got to talk to a lot of nice animals along the way.
Ono 	I'm sure you did. And I know you've been working hard. But, uh...
Beshte 	But what?
Ono 	Well... [Ono flies toward a large rock in the midst of the Flood Plains.] why don't you take a look for yourself?
 	Beshte follows Ono.
Beshte 	*gasps* I didn't think of that. [Beshte surveys the Flood Plains. His face falls.] Oh, no, Ono! [Cut to a wide shot of Beshte and Ono surveying the Flood Plains. Hippo lanes zig-zag all across the landscape.] I must've gotten distracted by all the rides I was giving. Those lanes aren't straight and true at all! [Ono lands next to Beshte.] I let everybody down.
Ono 	Well...at least they're kind of pretty. [Ono points.] That one kind of looks like a flamingo.
Beshte 	[pleased] Yeah. [realizing] Wait. But hippo lanes aren't supposed to be pretty. Hippos lanes should be [emphatically] straight and true and useful!
Ono 	I know. That's why we just led a whole herd of sable antelopes to them.
Beshte 	A whole herd? If they go into the Flood Plains now, [Beshte runs off.] they'll get totally lost! [Beshte strides into the reeds.] I gotta make a new lane. But what if I mess it up again? [Beshte halts.] No! [Beshte walks in the opposite direction.] I can do this.
Ono 	Uh, Beshte?
 	Beshte turns to where he has made a crooked hippo lane.
Beshte 	Ah! I did it again! Dad's going to be so disappointed. [realizing] Wait. Dad'll know how to fix this! I gotta go talk to him. Ono, go warn Kion. Don't let any animals into the lanes yet.
Ono 	Affirmative!
 	Ono flies off, while Beshte strides into the reeds. Cut to Bunga backing up, gesturing for the sable antelope to follow him.
Bunga 	This way. This way. Step right up. [Cut to the Lion Guard and the sable antelope approaching the Flood Plains.] One new Beshte-made hippo lane [Bunga gestures to a hippo lane.] for all your crossing pleasures! Moms and babies first!
 	Fuli glares at the sable antelope.
Sable antelope 	*low*
 	Boboka and her son stride into the hippo lane. Once they are gone, Bunga turns back to the rest of the herd.
Bunga 	Okay. Now, you.
Ono 	[from offscreen] Whoa, whoa, whoa! [Ono flies up.] Everyone! Wait! Don't go in the hippo lanes!
 	Fuli and Kion bound forward.
Kion 	Ono? What's going on?
Ono 	The lanes! [Ono lands.] They're not exactly straight and true. More like a curly elephant's trunk. Actually, they're more like a bunch of elephants' trunks. All twisted up together. And stuck in a baobab tree's roots.
Bunga 	But I just let an antelope and her baby go in!
 	Ono flaps in place.
Ono 	*gasps* Hapana! They'll get lost in there!
Kion 	Not if we can help it. Bunga, Fuli, you two stay here. Don't let anyone else in. [Ono flies up to Kion.] Ono, you're with me.
 	Kion charges into the hippo lane.
Ono 	Right behind...er, above you, Kion.
 	Ono flies after Kion. Cut to Bunga and Fuli watching them leave.
Bupu 	So, we're not going in now? *sighs* [to his herd] All day, they've been telling us what to do. "Get out of the water so you won't drown." "Follow us to higher ground so you won't starve." [Fuli rolls her eyes and exchanges a glance with Bunga.] "Don't get hit by falling rocks." [Bupu strides away from his herd.] I don't know about you, but I'm sick and tired of being told what to do!
Fuli 	Are you serious? Those were all good things!
 	Thunder rumbles. Cut to dark clouds roiling in the sky. Lightning flashes, and rain begins to fall.
Bupu 	Now, I bet you're going to tell us to get out of the rain. Well, we're not going anywhere!
Fuli 	Good.
Bunga 	Yeah. That's kinda what we wanted.
 	Cut to Basi and Beshte on a rock in the Flood Plains.
Beshte 	So, now, the herd is waiting on the other side. I let everyone down. Especially you.
Basi 	Ah, you didn't let anyone down, Beshte. If anything, I let you down. I never should have sent you out there alone, son. [Basi stands.] *grunts*
Beshte 	Dad, your leg!
 	Beshte rushes to Basi's side and steadies him.
Basi 	Son, you're the strongest hippo in the Pride Lands. Look. If you'll help me, I'll help you.
Beshte 	Of course I'll help!
Basi 	*chuckles* All right. Then, together, we can make a lane straight enough, true enough, and wide enough to get that whole herd through.
Beshte 	Poa!
 	Cut to Ono flying through the hippo lanes.
Boboka's son 	[from offscreen] *bleats*
 	Cut to Boboka's son floundering in the water.
Ono 	I found him. Right ahead, Kion! [Kion runs toward Ono, then toward Boboka's son.] And he needs help!
Boboka's son 	*bleats* [Boboka's son slips underwater. Kion dives in after him. Ono watches worriedly. After a moment, Boboka's son bursts out of the water.] *gasps*
 	Kion shoves Boboka's son to dry ground and climbs out of the water after him.
Kion 	*grunts* You okay?
Boboka's son 	*bleats*
Kion 	Now, where's your mom?
Boboka's son 	*whimpers* She was right behind me!
Boboka 	[from offscreen] Help! Somebody, help!
Ono 	I'll go look for her.
 	Ono starts to fly off.
Kion 	No, Ono! [Ono pauses.] Stay with this little guy. Guide him back to safety.
Ono 	You got it.
 	Kion charges into the hippo lanes.
Kion 	Don't worry. I'll find your mom.
Ono 	And I'll help you find your way out. Follow me.
 	Ono flies off, and Boboka's son follows. Cut to Kion searching the hippo lanes.
Boboka 	[from offscreen] Help, please!
Kion 	I'm on my way!
 	Kion charges into the hippo lanes. Cut to Basi and Beshte making hippo lanes. Basi stops, wincing.
Basi 	*groans*
Beshte 	Dad, you okay?
Basi 	*pants* I just need to stop and catch my breath. You keep going, Beshte. I'll be right behind you. We're already halfway across. I know you can do it.
 	Beshte forges ahead.
Beshte 	Okay, Dad. [Beshte stops and faces Basi.] And this time, they'll be straight and true. I'll make you proud. Twende kiboko!
 	Beshte charges into the reeds.
Basi 	You always make me proud, Beshte! I'll be right behind you! [Basi settles deeper into the water.] *sighs*
 	The camera pans right to show Makuu emerge out of the water behind Basi.
Makuu 	[to himself] Get rid of the hippo, get rid of the rules. *laughs* [Several crocodiles emerge out of the water beside Makuu.] Then we can do whatever we want in the Flood Plains.
 	Cut to Bunga and Fuli facing the sable antelope.
Bupu 	We could've stayed home and been soaking wet there. Ugh.
Fuli 	We'll tell you when it's safe to go. For now, do you think you can just stand there and [pointedly] be quiet?
Bupu 	*sighs*
 	Bupu sits. Fuli rolls her eyes.
Fuli 	Not again! Stand up!
Bupu 	What a surprise. The Lion Guard is telling us what to do.
 	The sable antelope exchange glances.
Sable antelope 	*low*
 	The sable antelope sit. Fuli darts behind Bupu.
Fuli 	Come on! Get up! [Fuli shoves Bupu in the rear.] You heard me! [Fuli continues to shove Bupu in the rear.] *grunts*
Bupu 	Do this. Do that.
Ono 	[from offscreen] Fuli, [Cut to Boboka's son and Ono striding out of the hippo lanes.] what are you doing?
Fuli 	I'm trying to get this stubborn antelope to stand up.
Bupu 	Blah, blah, blah. Blah, blah. Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah.
 	Beshte emerges from the hippo lanes.
Beshte 	Hey, everybody!
Fuli 	Beshte!
Bunga 	Big B!
Beshte 	*sighs* [Beshte runs onto the shore.] We did it, Dad! Straight and true! [Beshte turns around.] Dad? [Cut to an empty hippo lane.] Dad!
 	Beshte charges back into the hippo lanes.
Fuli 	Where's he going?
 	Ono flies higher. His vision flickers. Cut to his perspective. Beshte walks through a hippo lane. The camera pans up to show that the hippo lane leads straight across the Flood Plains.
Ono 	Oh! He did it! [Ono flies up to Boboka's son and Bunga.] Beshte's new hippo lane is straight and true. All the way across the Flood Plain!
Bunga 	Ya hear that? [Bunga jumps into the air excitedly.] Beshte's showing us the way! Come on, everybody! Follow that hippo!
Bupu 	But the Flood Plain looks so...wet.
Fuli 	[exasperated] You're already wet! We're all wet!
Bupu 	Here we go again. Go on. Yell at us. Just like you've been doing all day.
Fuli 	[softer] Okay. Sorry I yelled. It's been a long day. And I know you're all [Fuli faces the sable antelope.] tired, wet, and hungry. Truth is, so am I. But if you want to be a little less wet and get something to eat, you can just use that hippo lane to get across the Flood Plain. [Fuli approaches Bupu.] Please?
 	Bupu's face turns to shock.
Bupu 	That's all we wanted to hear.
Fuli 	Really?
 	Bupu stands.
Bupu 	Of course! It never hurts to be polite. [to his herd] You heard the cheetah. Let's go, everybody!
 	Bupu bounds toward the hippo lanes. The sable antelope stand.
Sable antelope 	*low*
 	The sable antelope run after Bupu.
Bunga 	Go! Go! Go!
Boboka 	[from offscreen] There you are! [Boboka's son runs offscreen. Cut to Boboka and Kion emerging from the hippo lanes. Boboka's son embraces his mother.] Don't ever scare me like that again.
 	Kion approaches Bunga and Fuli.
Kion 	What's going on?
Fuli 	Beshte did it. This one goes straight across the Flood Plain.
Kion 	Finally! Something's gone right today!
 	Cut to Basi swimming through a hippo lane. He heaves himself onto his feet.
Basi 	*grunts* Gotta go help Beshte. [Basi pauses, wincing.] *groans*
Makuu 	[from offscreen] What's the hurry? [Cut to Makuu and his crocodiles standing behind Basi.] We've got a nice, big meal planned. [Makuu swims toward Basi.] And you're the guest of honor.
 	The crocodiles follow Makuu.
Crocodiles 	*growl*
 	Beshte charges past Basi at Makuu.
Beshte 	Makuu! Leave my dad alone!
Makuu 	This time, we've got numbers on our side. [Makuu swims into the midst of his crocodiles.] And we're crocodiles! [Makuu snaps his jaws.] Ah! *chuckles*
Basi 	We can handle 'em, son.
Beshte 	But, Dad, you're hurt.
 	The crocodiles surround Basi and Beshte, and advance on them.
Makuu 	*laughs* Nowhere to run, hippos!
Beshte 	I think we need a new lane, Dad. Stick with me! Twende kiboko!
 	Basi and Beshte charge into the reeds.
Makuu 	You can't escape that easy! [to his crocodiles] After them!
 	The crocodiles follow Basi and Beshte. As Basi and Beshte run, Beshte doubles back and makes a crooked hippo lane.
Basi 	What are you doing, son? Straight and true, remember?
Beshte 	Not this time, Dad. Trust me.
 	Basi and Beshte lead the crocodiles into a hippo lane. The crocodiles pause and look down the hippo lane. Cut to the sable antelope running through the hippo lane at the camera.
Sable antelope 	*low*
Makuu 	Dive! Dive! [The crocodiles dive underwater. The sable antelope trample them as they run past.] *grunts*
Bupu 	You hear something?
Sable antelope 	No.
 	The sable antelope continue running.
Sable antelope 	*low*
 	Cut to Basi and Beshte spectating from nearby.
Basi 	*laughs* Good thinking, Beshte.
 	Basi and Beshte approach a disoriented Makuu.
Beshte 	Makuu, we went to a lot of trouble to make these lanes nice and safe for everyone. So, why don't you use them and get outta here?!
Makuu 	*groans*
 	The crocodiles swim away. Cut to a wide shot of the Flood Plains. It is a clear day. Sable antelope graze on the nearby savanna, while more cross through the hippo lanes.
Sable antelope 	*low*
Birds 	*chirp*
 	The camera pans right to show Basi and Beshte spectating from nearby. The rest of the Lion Guard strides up to join them.
Kion 	You guys did a great job.
Bunga 	I'll say. Everyone loves the new hippo lane!
 	Cut to various Pride Landers walking through a hippo lane.
Pride Landers 	*grunt*
Ono 	Guess you're pretty good at making them after all, Beshte.
Beshte 	Thanks, Ono.
Basi 	I never had any doubt.
 	Cut to a wide shot of the Flood Plains. The camera slowly zooms out. The credits roll.
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