I'm so excited, Rafiki!
I can't believe I'm finally starting my training!
I can't wait to learn how to hear them!
This way, Makini. This way.
Lion Guard! Come!
I have someone I want you to meet.
This is my new apprentice. Makini!
Makini, this is the Lion Guard.
And their Lair.
Hiya, Makini!
-Greetings! -Nice to meet you.
Hi, again, Makini.
Hi, Kion.
And, wow! It's so fantastic to meet the rest of you!
I mean, obviously I've seen you all before,
while you're going around the Pride Lands, being all strong.
And brave. And fast.
And keenest of sight!
And always saving the day!
Yep. That's us all right!
And it's so exciting to meet you all up close and personal!
-I'm sure it is. -It is!
But I have to say, I really admire you the most, Fuli.
Rafiki says you're the only girl to ever be on the Lion Guard!
As in, ever!
Uh... I am?
-It is true. -Yeah! You've got to be so proud!
I'm proud and I'm not even you!
-Thanks, Makini. -Sure!
So, Rafiki, why are you taking on an apprentice?
-Are you okay? -Yes, Beshte, yes. I am fine.
You see, when Makini was born,
the Lions of the Past told me that she would be the one
to continue my role in the Circle of Life.
And now that the stripes have appeared on her face,
it is time for Makini to begin her training!
Rafiki? Did you do all of those paintings?
Only some.
Most were done by those who came before me.
And someday it will be your turn to paint them!
Okay...
Kion, can you assemble the Royal Family on Pride Rock
for Makini's formal introduction?
Sure, Rafiki. I'll make sure we're all there.
This is the place?
Yep. Nyeusi says Rafiki and Makini went in there.
Ugh, but if you ask me,
we're already too close to Pride Rock for comfort.
That's fine. I'll take it from here.
Thanks, Shupavu.
Yeah. Let's get out of here.
So, Rafiki? Can I try out my bakora staff now?
Wait. Your staff can bring paintings to life too?
We shall soon find out.
Go ahead, Makini.
-Whoa! -Look at that!
- It worked! - I'll say!
So! Makini's staff is more than a simple stick!
It seems you have chosen your staff well, Makini.
That's Scar, isn't it?
Yeah. The worst lion to ever live in the Pride Lands!
Ooh, that reminds me, Rafiki. My question. From earlier?
Yes...?
I know the bakora staff can help me hear the Great Lions of the Past.
But is there a way to hear the Bad Lions of the Past too?
Hmm. That is a serious question, young one.
But you must know the bad as well as the good.
As you know, Makini,
your bakora not only brings images of the past to life.
It can help you hear the Lions of the Past.
The Great Lions of the Past are in the sky.
Their voices are in the wind.
And you have all have seen Kion use the Roar
to make those Great Lions appear.
But the Roar can also summon the worst lions of the Pride Lands past.
Instead of clouds, these lions appear in fire.
Once summoned, the bakora can be used
to talk to evil lions as well.
All the evil lions? Even Scar?
Yes. Even Scar.
Yes!
Whoa! Creepy!
-You said it, Bunga. -Totally.
Thank you for telling me, Rafiki.
Of course, young one. Of course.
But remember. Talking to bad lions?
It is a bad idea!
Got it! I totally understand!
And so do I.
Now, it is time.
Time to present Makini to Simba and the rest of the Royal Family!
This way, Makini!
Good luck, Makini!
I'm looking forward to meeting Rafiki's apprentice.
-You've already met her, Kion? -Unofficially, yeah.
She's, uh, very talkative.
Any word on Ma Tembo's first water hunt?
According to Ono's last report, she's still searching.
Can you imagine anything more boring than having to look for water?
No.
It's not so boring if you're thirsty.
Mom? Dad?
Would it be okay if I tried to help Ma Tembo?
I'm not sure there's anything you can do to help, Kiara.
I'd at least like to try.
Finding the new water source is Ma Tembo's responsibility.
But even if you can't find the water yourself,
it might be a good experience for you to learn to work with Ma Tembo.
Especially as future Queen.
Oh, oh! Can I help?
If the future Queen is going on a mission, I'd like to go too!
I'm Makini! Rafiki's new apprentice!
Makini!
The official introduction is for me to do.
But why would Makini introduce you?
Yeah! We already know who you are, Rafiki.
Rafiki is supposed to introduce Makini.
Oh! Now that makes sense.
Yes, yes. Stand here, Makini.
King Simba. Queen Nala. Royal family and friends.
May I present my new apprentice, Makini!
It's a great honor to be chosen
as the next knowledge keeper for the Pride Lands.
But as Royal Mjuzi, you are always welcome at Pride Rock.
Yes. It's a pleasure to meet you, Makini.
Thank you, Your Majesties.
Someday, Makini will be Royal Mjuzi for Queen Kiara.
Then maybe Makini should come with me
to help Ma Tembo and the elephants find water.
Oh, yes! Yes!
They will have to learn to work together. Just like you and Rafiki do.
-That is true. Eh, Simba? -Yes.
And the sooner they learn how to work together, the better.
Oh, thank you, Your Highnesses! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
You're welcome, Makini.
Okay, my future advisor. Let's go!
Wait. I thought we were Kiara's royal advisors.
Yeah! She can't go looking for water without us!
Wait! We're coming, too!
Ladies? Why don't we let Kiara get to know Makini.
You can stay here on Pride Rock. With me.
With you?
-Oh, uh, yes, Your Majesty. Yes. -Of course!
I'm so excited to be working with you, Princess Kiara!
I'm sure I can learn so much from you.
-Good luck, Kiara. -Thanks, Kion.
C'mon, Princess Kiara! Let's go!
I might need it.
So, there is a way to talk to Scar!
Yes.
According to Rafiki, the evil lions appear in fire.
Well, one little eruption of this here volcano and we'll get plenty of fire!
-Yeah, right! -Plenty of it!
Yes. We'll also need Rafiki or Makini's staff.
The staff will allow us to speak to Scar.
We'll go after Makini.
One little mandrill's no match for us hyenas.
I agree.
So the real question is, how do we lure Kion
to the volcano and make him Roar?
We'll want him to give us a big Roar, too.
One that will make the volcano erupt in flames!
Ooh, ooh! I know. I know.
Kion roared real big the time we tried to eat Bunga!
Yeah!
And his roar was even bigger when we went after his Mom.
It even made the ground open up!
What? Janja, is this true?
Yeah, yeah. The fur brains are actually right.
Kion's roars are huge when his friends and family are threatened!
Then that's what we have to do.
Target someone Kion cares about, and bring them here.
Yeah.
And then when Kion roars, we can bring back a legend!
♪ Scar was such a legend ♪
♪ Though he's long gone, His story lives on ♪
♪ If we bring back that legend ♪
♪ His big lion smarts Give us a new start ♪
♪ Yeah, Scar will help us win With all his great advice ♪
♪ No more playing nice ♪
♪ Let's bring back a legend ♪
♪ A legend to help our fight ♪
♪ Let's bring back a legend A legend of darkness tonight ♪
♪ No one in the Pride Lands ♪
♪ Could possible dream of our big scheme ♪
♪ They'll all be astounded when the Lion Guard's done ♪
♪ And a victory won ♪
♪ We just need fire and a roar for our surprise ♪
♪ Then we'll make Scar rise ♪
♪ We will make Scar rise ♪
♪ Let's bring back a legend A legend to help a fight ♪
♪ Let's bring back a legend A legend of darkness tonight ♪
Come on, everyone, all together.
♪ Oh, let's bring back the legend A legend to help our fight ♪
♪ Let's bring back a legend A legend of darkness tonight ♪
You hyenas know what to do.
I'll be waiting at the top of the volcano for the staff.
You got it, Ushari. Let's go, boys!
No!
Water, water, water! Water, water, water!
-When is she going to find the water? -I'm sure it will be any minute.
Well, it better be! I'm parched!
So is there anything we can do to help?
I don't know if there is.
I believe we're in the general area of the new water source.
But I haven't found the well site yet.
Maybe we could look around for wet rocks, or some other sign of underground water?
Oh, yes. That would be helpful.
You know what they say. "Many eyes make a search seem smaller."
Well said, Makini.
And thank you, Your Highness.
Happy to help, Ma Tembo.
Come on, Makini. Let's find that water.
Water, water, water!
That was a good idea you had back there, Makini.
I'm impressed.
Well, I really admire you, Kiara.
Water is so important to the Circle of Life.
So your helping Ma Tembo find water is even more--
Wait.
- I thought I heard something. - Hmmm.
That's funny. I didn't hear anything.
But I know that's something I need to work on.
Being quiet, so I can hear things. Like the Lions of the Past!
Makini! Be quiet!
I know, right?
That's what everyone's always trying to tell me!
Shwari, Makini. Shwari. But it's--
- Hyenas! - Whoa!
-Chungu, grab her! -Sure thing!
Let me go, hyenas!
Come on, boys! Let's go!
Kiara! Oh, no!
Makini! Help!
It's gonna take more than one little mandrill to save you Kiara!
A lot more!
Janja's right. I'm no match for those hyenas.
But I know who is!
Lion Guard! Lion Guard!
Makini? What's wrong?
The hyenas! They attacked us.
And they... They've taken off with Kiara!
-What? -Kiara?
Ono! See if you can spot Janja and his clan!
Affirmative!
Hapana.
I see them, Kion! They're taking Kiara into the Outlands!
This is all my fault.
I wasn't quiet when Kiara asked me to be.
Makini. You can't blame yourself for something Janja did.
Right. What matters now is that we rescue Kiara. Come on!
- Till the Pride Lands' end... - Lion Guard defend!
Makini's staff! You got it.
And we got Kiara!
Excellent! That should get Kion's attention.
Yeah. Janja figures the Lion Guard should be here any second.
Then you should go. Janja may need your help down below.
Yeah, all right.
I don't know what you're thinking, Janja. But you're not gonna get away with this!
That's what you think. Chungu, toss her in.
That ought to keep ya.
I don't think so.
Aah!
Oh!
Yeah! How about that, cub?
That steam is really hot!
Hapana. Gotta tell Kion.
Everyone! Everyone!
Ono! What do you see?
Kiara seems okay. But the hyenas have her surrounded,
and trapped by steam vents.
What's Janja up to?
The only reason he'd hold Kiara prisoner
is because he wants something from me or my Dad.
-Like what? -Who cares?
We go in, Kion Roars, and we come back out with Kiara!
I'm not sure it's gonna be as easy as that, Bunga.
Indeed. Kion won't want to Roar at the hyenas
if they're surrounding Kiara.
-Oh, yeah. -I have an idea.
The hyenas will be expecting me to come to the rescue.
But if they think I'm the only one here,
I might be able to lure them away from Kiara.
Then we'll only have to get past the steam vents.
I think I know how to do that.
All right! Now we're talking!
Okay. I'll go this way and try to distract Janja and the others.
Ono, scout a route the other way so the hyenas won't see us coming.
Affirmative! Follow me!
Don't worry, Kion. We'll save her.
Asante, Fuli. Thanks.
Ugh! Ugh!
Give it up, cub! You ain't getting out of there!
Yeah!
Janja!
Ooh! It's show time.
You fellas stay here and keep our guest entertained.
I gotta see a lion about a roar.
Uh, he wants us to entertain her?
That's what he said.
Then maybe we should sing to her!
Yeah! Great idea!
Ugh!
Not only am I trapped. Now they're gonna torture me!
Kion! What brings you all the way to the Outlands?
You know why I'm here, Janja. Just let Kiara go.
Or there's gonna be trouble.
Without the Guard to back you up?
I don't think so, Kion.
We both know I don't need the Guard for back up.
But you might need your hyenas.
Oh. So you're gonna roar at us then?
Yes! Roar, Kion.
Roar!
Only if I have to.
Ugh.
Well, uh, we ain't giving her back just because you say so.
Because we got demands and, stuff!
Stop playing games, Janja.
Good scouting, Ono.
Thanks.
But Kion's plan isn't working exactly the way we hoped.
What do you mean?
So far, Kion's only lured Janja away from Kiara.
The rest of the hyenas are still guarding Kiara at the steam vents!
And they appear to be singing to her.
Oh, no! We really gotta save her now.
It won't be easy.
She's still surrounded by hyenas and the steam vents!
So? We're the Lion Guard.
If we have to do things the hard way, that's what we'll do.
-You said it, Fuli. -Right.
So here's the new plan!
What do you want, Janja?
What do I want?
Uh, good question, uh.
I want you and the Lion Guard to let me and my pack alone! Yeah!
What? You dragged my sister to the Outlands.
You're holding her prisoner. And you're doing all of this
because you want me to leave you alone?
Uh... Yeah! That's right!
Janja, that's a terrible plan. Even for you!
-Huh. I thought it was a good plan! -Me too!
Sure looks like Kion's got them distracted.
Right. Now!
- Zuka Zama! - Ow!
Huwezi!
Beshte! Now!
Twende Kiboko!
We're here to rescue you, Your Highness!
Yeah! Come on, Kiara. Let's go!
Thanks, guys. But I burned my paws on the steam vent.
I can't move too fast.
Don't worry, Kiara. I can carry you.
That's right. Easy does it.
There we go!
Okay! Let's get out of here!
Ono, go tell Kion we got Kiara!
Affirmative!
Uh-oh. Now what do we do?
I know! You can entertain me!
Uh, okay.
Kion, we did it! Kiara's safe!
What? Ugh, fur brains.
We win again, Janja.
Oh, yeah? Well...
So what? We'll keep coming back, Kion! Again and again.
Maybe next time we'll actually get rid a Kiara.
Or Bunga.
Or maybe even your mom or dad.
Right there on Pride Rock!
Don't threaten my family, Janja!
Face it, Kion.
There ain't nothing you can do to stop us!
Oh, yes there is!
Oh, Hevi kabisa.
Hapana!
Run, run! The volcano's erupting! There's fire and lava everywhere!
Tell us something we don't know!
Uh, right!
I see a way out!
This way!
Beshte, you first! Follow Ono!
Got it! Twende Kiboko!
Whoa!
Hop on, Bunga!
Huwezi!
Woo-hoo!
Come on! Let's get Kiara back to the Pride Lands!
Scar!
Evil lions of the Past!
Speak to me!
Nice work, everybody.
- You okay, Kiara? - I'll be fine.
-Thanks, Lion Guard. -Just doing our job.
Come on, Kiara. Let's get you home.
You okay, Kion?
I let Janja get to me.
I got really angry. And I kind of lost control of the Roar.
We noticed. You kind of made that giant volcano erupt.
Which, by the way, was totally un-Bunga-lievable!
Yeah, I guess it was.
And we're all okay.
Even Kiara.
I guess that's what really counts.
I'm just glad nothing else bad happened.
Voices of Fire, speak to me! I command you!
So, Ushari. Where's Scar?
It, uh, seems our plan didn't exactly work.
It what? After all that?
Give me that stupid staff!
To think I believed you when you said we could use this talk to Scar!
Whoa! Are you...?
Yes.
I am Scar.
Water, water, water!
Oh, I really hope Ma Tembo finds the water soon.
Yes! I need a drink!
Still no luck, Ma Tembo?
No, not yet.
And now there's more animals than ever expecting me to find the new water!
Even with my ears, I'll never hear where it is.
The hardest part of listening is finding the quiet to hear.
Shwari!
Everyone! Everyone, shh! Shwari!
Ma Tembo needs quiet to find the new water site!
Just like I needed when I found my staff.
Yes.
Yes! Now I hear it!
This is it! I'm certain!
-Over here, everyone. -Here.
Dig, everyone!
Dig, dig!
Zuka Zama!
Twende Kiboko!
Finally!
The new water source for the dry season has been found!
That was good advice, Makini.
It seems you have finally learned the importance of silence!
I have, Rafiki. I totally have!
♪ For now is my time ♪
♪ Today is my day ♪
♪ I'm finally here ♪
♪ And nothing can stand in my way ♪
♪ I've made it this far, All doubts flushed away ♪
♪ My path is clear ♪
♪ And today is my-- ♪
Has anyone seen my staff?
Do not worry, Makini.
There is more than just one stick that can be your staff!
What's most important is who is holding the staff.
Nice job, Ma Tembo.
Even though it was frustrating, you never gave up.
Well, that's what responsibility is all about. Isn't it?
Yes. Yes, it is.
♪ Look out Here comes the Lion Guard ♪