Back in the Pride Lands

***Back in the Pride Lands*** is the first episode in *Defending the Pride Lands*.

## Synopsis

The Lion Guard return to the Pride Lands after bringing peace to the Tree of Life.

## Transcript

"We are officially home," Fuli said.

"I didn’t know how much I missed it," Kopa replied.

"Neither did I," Kion said. "Come on, let’s go to Pride Rock."

*The Lion Guard approached Pride Rock, where Simba, Kiara, Nala and Kovu were.*

"Mom? Dad?" Kion said.

"Kion!" Simba said. "How long are you going to visit for?"

"Well, forever. See, we brought peace to the Tree of Life, and now we’re back home."

"And it’s just the Lion Guard with you?" Nala asked.

"Well, yes, plus Ko—" Kion began

"Kopa?" Simba gasped.

"We thought you were long gone!" Nala said.

"When I heard about the Lion Guard, I had to go. Now, I'm here."

"We've missed you a lot," Kiara said.

"Kiara?" Kion said. "Where are Vitani and the others?"

"They're out on patrol. Why?"

"When we left again, they took our place," Ono said.

"Maybe we should see our families," Kion suggested. "See you all later."

"I'm so proud of you, Anga," Tai said. "And I'm glad you returned."

"Me too. I missed you a lot." Anga replied.

"I've missed you, too. After all, you're my only family."

"Bunga! You're back!" Timon said.

"We've missed you, Bunga!" Pumbaa added.

"That's right! I missed you, too!" Bunga said.

"How were the grubs at the Tree of Life? Were they good?" Timon asked.

"Yeah! They were great!" Bunga said. "And I met another honey badger. Her name is Binga."

"I'm really sorry," Kopa said.

"Don't be. You're back now, and if Kion forgives you, it means you've changed," Nala said.

"Yes. We've missed you a lot, Kopa," Simba said.

"In fact, a hyena named Asante came a few days ago, asking if you were here," Kovu said.

"Asante?" Kopa gasped, looking out towards the Outlands.

"I missed you," Kion said.

"I missed you too," Kiara said. "Do you miss the Tree of Life?"

"Yes, I do," Kion answered.

"Well, hopefully you can start protecting the Pride Lands again."

*The two looked at the sky*.

"Yeah. I just hope that no evil comes anytime."

"It's pretty peaceful. I do want that to keep going," Kiara agreed.

"And...how's Vitani doing?" Kion asked.

"Great. She's keeping everything safe."

"She reminds me of Rani. The two would get along so well."

Kiara laughed. "She would?"

"Yeah."

"Well, I'm going now. See you later, Kion."

*Kion sat there, looking out at the Pride Lands. He noticed Vitani entering the lair. He looked at the sky.*

"We'll return to our duties. I promise, grandfather," he said.

## Appearances

### Characters

* **Max Charles** as Kion / Kopa
* **Diamond White** as Fuli
* **Dusan Brown** as Beshte
* **Atticus Shaffer** as Ono
* **Joshua Rush** as Bunga
* **Bryana Salaz** as Anga
* **Rob Lowe** as Simba
* **Gabrielle Union** as Nala
* **Eden Riegel** as Kiara
* **Jason Marsden** as Kovu
* **John O'Hurley** as Tai
* **Nathan Lane** as Timon
* **Ernie Sabella** as Pumbaa
* **Hannah Reisch** as Asante (Mentioned)
* **Peyton Elizabeth Lee** as Rani (Mentioned)
* **Lacey Chabert** as Vitani (Cameo)

### Locations

* Pride Lands
	+ Pride Rock

### Groups

* Simba's Pride
* The Lion Guard