"Charming and the Lioness" Part 21 - Nala Sets Danny Free

(Danny and Nala have adjourned to the balcony under a starry night sky. Nala looks at him, holding one of him hands while smiling. She can't believe that it would happen, but it did. She has fallen in love with Danny and wants to confess her love to him.)

Nala: Danny? Are you happy here with me?

Danny: (Hesitantly) Yes.

(He looks off into the distance)

Nala: What is it?

Danny: (Looks at her desperately) If only I could see my mother again, just for a moment. I miss her so much.

(Nala felt guilty, remembering how she has made Maddie’s departure: abruptly and without saying goodbye to her son. Of course, Nala remembers how Danny promised that he can't leave the grounds...but then Nala has an idea. Perhaps there's a way to assure her love that she can see Maddie.)

Nala: (Looks disappointed for a moment, then excited.) There is a way.

(The pair adjourn to Nala's lair, where Nala hands Danny the MAGIC MIRROR.)

Nala: This mirror will show you anything, anything you wish to see.

(Danny, given the mirror, uses magic to hold it while saying to the mirror.)

Danny: (Hesitantly) I'd like to see my mother, please.

(The MAGIC MIRROR shines into life, and Danny turns his head away as it flashes. Danny gasps in horror as he saw Maddie. Then it reveals Maddie fallen in the woods, coughing and lost. Danny is shocked. Nala looks at him with concern.)

Danny: Mama. Oh, no. She's sick, she may be dying. And she's all alone.

(Nala turns, then looks at the rose, there are now three pedals left on it, deep in thought. She sighs in sadness. Nala knew that there's only one thing left to do so that Danny can save his mother now.)

Nala: Then...then you must go to her.

Danny: What did you say?

Nala: I release you. You are no longer my prisoner.

Danny: (In amazement) You mean...I'm free?

Nala: Yes.

Danny: Oh, thank you. (To MAGIC MIRROR) Hold on, Mama. I'm on my way.

(Danny turns to leave, then turns back and gives the MAGIC MIRROR back to Nala but she stops him.)

Nala: Take it with you, so you'll always have a way to look back, and remember me.

(Danny’s tears came in his eyes, Nala has allowed him to go, she is so kinder than she herself was before.)

Danny: Thank you for understanding how much she needs me.

(Danny turns to leave and Nala looks down in depression. He touches his hand to her cheek and rushes out. We see Danny’s suit fly past Mrs. Calloway, who has entered the room.)

Mrs. Calloway: Well, your majesty. I must say everything is going just peachy. I knew you had it in you.

Nala: (Very sad) I let him go.

Mrs. Calloway: Ha ha ha, yes. Splend-- (Mrs. Calloway stops in the middle of her sentence.) You what? How could you do that?

Nala: I had to.

Mrs. Calloway: (Still amazed) Yes, but why?

Nala: Because, I love him.

Mrs. Calloway: Well...I see. Okay, then...I better go tell everyone the sad news then.

(Mrs. Calloway leaves the room in sadness, leaving her mistress to sigh sadly. She knew that it was a hard sacrifice, allowing Danny go to help his mother...but it was the right thing to do. Nala then begins to sing.)

Nala: I was the one who had it all
I was the mistress of my fate
I never needed anybody in my life
I learned the truth too late

I'll never shake away the pain
I close my eyes but he’s still there
I let him steal into my melancholy heart
It's more than I can bear

(She comes out into her balcony to see Danny leaving as she continues the song while the full moon comes up.)

Now I know he’ll never leave me
Even as he runs away
He will still torment me, calm me, hurt me
Move me, come what may

(She climbs up the stairs to the highest balcony of the castle as the wind blew her long flowing cloak and long tail.)

Wasting in my lonely tower
Waiting by an open door
I'll fool myself he’ll walk right in
And be with me for evermore

(Then as the moon came shining upon Nala and the stars, she came to the edge of the balcony.)

I rage against the trials of love
I curse the fading of the light
Though he's already flown so far beyond my reach
He’s never out of sight

(As she prepared to bring the song to a close, Nala smiled a bit as tears continue to stream down her face.)

Now I know he’ll never leave me
Even as he fades from view
He will still inspire me, be a part of
Everything I do

(Nala finally reaches to the tallest balcony of the tower and watches them leaving in sadness.)

Wasting in my lonely tower
Waiting by an open door
I'll fool myself he'll walk right in
And as the long, long nights begin
I'll think of all that might have been
Waiting here for evermore!

(Then the camera zooms out of Nala at the canopy balcony of the castle. Cut to Mrs. Calloway telling the rest of the Animals about Nala’s decision.)

ALL (ex. Mrs. Calloway): She did what?!?!

Mrs. Calloway: Yes, I'm afraid it's true.

Molly: He’s going away?

Jade: But she was so close.

Baloo: After all this time, she's finally learned to love.

Jade: That's it, then. That should break the spell.

Baloo: But it's not enough. He has to love her in return.

(Unknown to any of them, Molly, looking worried, runs away to follow Danny.)

Mrs. Calloway: And now it's too late.

(Cut to Nala watching Danny leave from above. She roars in sorrow and anger. Her roar turns into the sound of the wind. Danny is out in the snow, calling out "Mama?" Finally, he finds her face down in a snowbank. They return home, where Darla is still waiting, disguised as a snowman.)

Darla: Oh, they're back. (Quickly, she rushed off, going to tell the news.)