Defend The Tree: Part 1

**Defend The Tree: Part 1** is the twentieth episode of Season 4. It is the first part to the Season 4 finale.

## Synopsis

The Night Pride and Lion Guard prepare to fight the finale battle with the Ujina Pride, putting their differences behind them.

## Script

Kion and Baliyo had announced their new relationship to the Lion Guard and Night Pride, who were all happy for them. Next, they informed the remaining lions at the Tree, including Goshant and Rani. The pair were happy for them, but Kion and Rani would still remain King and Queen. They informed the kingdom, which they were also happy. Kion, Baliyo and the Lion Guard planned to go to the Pride Lands to visit and inform everyone of what had happened. The Ujina Pride had overheard everything.

”I can’t take this anymore!” Ghinjo growled, as all the others looked at her.

”Can’t take what?” Kichaa asked. “The fact that we have stupid leaders?”

”We’re not stupid!” Askara shouted, as he and Kila walked in.

“Yes, you are!” Kunguruma shouted back. “We keep losing due to your bad leaderships!”

”Maybe you should take us in for one final battle!” Nyofu argued. “Maybe then you will earn our trust again.

“You know what, that is what we are going to do!” Kila announced. “Today, we will sneak into the Tree of Life after we knock out that owl. Without her, the Night Pride nor the Guard will have any idea. Then, everything is ours for the taking.”

”This plan of yours better work.” Njema snarled, as the Pride rested for their finale battle.

“I bet this won’t even work out.” Kijani whispered to Kunguruma, as Kunguruma nodded. Meanwhile, the Guard + Makini, Azaad, Mandhari and Binga also rested at Ciso River. They were reflecting on their journeys so far. The guard had suspected they Mandhari and Anga liked each other, but they were too shy about it. Besthe had also met a hippo named Pumzika. All in all, the guard seemed to be at peace.

”This is nice.” Azaad smiled.

”What do you mean?” Makini asked, looking at Azaad.

”I think he means that things are peaceful now.” Besthe suggested, to which Azaad nodded.

”Yeah, you are right.” Kion replied.

”What about the Ujina Pride?” Fuli said. “What if they attack?”

”Relax Fuli. Hakuna-“ Bunga began, but a loud laugh was heard. Anga flew up to see what it was. “-Matata?”

“It’s the Ujina Pride!” Anga shouted, flying down. “They knocked down Ullu! We have to go!”

”Makini, you run back to the Tree and get everyone! It seems like our finale battle with them is upon us!” Kion growled, as everyone leaped up, running towards the Ujina Pride. The Ujina Pride had already advanced into the Tree of Life’s areas, growling at any nearby animals and chasing them.

”We are here, Kion!” Baliyo announced, as the rest of the Night Pride expect Nirmala, who was resting while she was pregnant and Farasi, who was with her, came.

“What do we do, Kion?” Wavivu asked Kion.

”There is sixteen of us on eight, so they are clearly outnumbered. Make sure you use teamwork!” Kion said, as they all jumped in for battle.

”You’re going to get it, Kila!” Bunga laughed at Kila.

”What do you mean, foolish honey badger!” Kila looked at Bunga. She then noticed as Binga joined him. “No, not double!”

”Huwezi!”

“Mibinamet!”

Fuli and Azaad shouted, as they began to circle Njema and Kichaa.

”Stop that!” Njema shouted.

”If you say so!” Fuli replied, as she ran into Njema, throwing her back.

”Twende kiboko!” Besthe ran into Ghinjo, pushing her to the side.

”Take this!” Mjanja shouted, as she pounced on Kunguruma.

”Anga lenga!” Anga shouted, as she flew down, pecking at Kila’s head.

”This will be your final time in the Tree of Life, Askara!” Kion growled at Askara.

”Oh yeah!” Askara laughed. He ran towards Rani, who was fighting Kunguruma alongside Xolo. Askara pounced on Rani, taking her by surprise.

”Rani!” Goshant shouted.

”Get off me!” Rani roared. Kion ran towards Askara and threw him off.

”Thanks, Kion.” Rani smiled at him. Kion nodded back.

”Do you all really think this battle is won?” Askara looked at the group, as the Ujina Pride came back together.

”Leave now, and never return again!” Surak growled.

”Or else!” Ono shouted.

”You all do think you are smart.” Kila chuckled, before turning to Surak, Rani and Baliyo.

”Don’t you want to know what really killed your parents?” Kila said, as everyone looked.

”It was a fire, right?” Baliyo looked confused.

”What do you think caused that fire?” Ghinjo smirked. “Not us, but them!” Ghinjo looked up, as everyone else did too, but gasped.