[theme music playing]
[narrator] The Lion Guard.
"The Tree of Life."
The last moja kwa moja stone is on the other side of the lake.
We're almost at the Tree of Life.
I know. Finally.
Anga? How long will it take to go around the lake?
It's pretty big. Could take all night.
Ugh. Then let's get going.
Hey, Kion. Look at this.
The lake. It's hard.
The lake isn't "hard." It's ice.
It's so cold, it must have frozen over.
Yeah, well, it's "ice" enough that we can walk on it.
Maybe all the way across.
You think it's safe?
Ah, I'm not sure. It could be.
But I think we should test it first.
-How do we do that? -Maybe like that?
This is great. Hoo-hoo-ha!
C'mon out. The ice is fine.
I think Bunga's right. That looks like the fastest way to go. C'mon.
Whoa.
Whoa. It's slippery. [chuckles]
-And kind of fun. -Is it? Hmm...
[squawk] Whoa.
[Ono] I think I'll stick to flying.
[ice cracking]
Guys? I'm not sure this was a good idea.
[ice cracking]
[gasps] Uh-oh. The ice is cracking!
-[ice cracking] -Everyone, run!
[gasping, panting]
[yelps]
[gasping, panting]
Whoa.
[Makini] Help!
Help!
-Makini. -Anga? Can you reach her?
The wind from my wings might tip the ice she's standing on.
Up to us, Fuli.
Huwezi.
Almost...
[splash]
[screams]
[Kion] Makini.
[grunts]
[all grunting]
[shudders]
Oh, thank you, Kion. Thank you, Fuli.
-You're welcome. -Yeah.
Now, let's get off this ice.
I had a feeling that hard water couldn't be trusted.
[grunts]
Makini? I think I need some Tuliza.
Sure, Kion.
[gasps] Oh, no, my staff!
It must have slipped off when I fell in the water.
I don't see it. Must be under the ice.
So we don't have any Tuliza?
Sorry, Kion.
It's okay.
At least we're close to the last moja kwa moja stone.
-Right, Anga? -Yep.
Right over there.
[gasps] Oh, no.
What is it, Ono?
I just realized.
Without Makini's staff, we can't bring the painting to life.
-So? -So,
we can't be sure it's really a moja kwa moja stone.
[sadly] Oh!
But you remember Rafiki's map, don't you, Ono?
If this is the last moja kwa moja stone,
then the Tree of Life must be nearby.
Let me see. Nawaza.
[Ono] According to the map, there's a narrow mountain pass ahead.
And on the other side is the Tree of Life.
Thanks, Ono.
Anga? Do you see a pass in the mountain?
Let's see.
Got it.
This way.
Ooh, Anga, do you see the Tree of Life, too?
I can't see through mountains.
Everyone, let's head for that mountain pass.
Kion? I really think we should wait until morning.
We don't know what's on the other side of that mountain.
If we wait till sunrise, we'll be able to see better.
Fuli, I'm not gonna get any better just waiting here.
Now c'mon.
It's okay, Fuli.
Once we get Kion to the Tree of Life, he'll feel better.
[sighs] I sure hope so.
All right. You heard Kion. Let's go.
[hoots] Who could that be?
Hmm. Better to be safe than sorry.
I'll go warn the Night Pride.
C'mon, everyone. Keep moving.
-[buzzing] -Huh? A beehive.
A beehive means bees. And honey, too.
Mmm.
Bunga. Don't.
Don't worry.
[grunts] I'm fine. Almost there.
Bunga. Look out.
-[rocks rumble] -[Bunga] Whoa!
Rock slide. Everyone, scatter!
[rocks rumbling]
[Kion] Heyvi kabisa.
Now the whole mountain pass is blocked.
Bunga. Why didn't you listen to me?
-Bunga? -[Bunga] In here.
[Beshte] Little B. You okay?
Yep, I'm good. Kinda cozy in here.
Ugh. And we're so close.
Shwari, Kion.
-It's okay. -Okay?
We've just blocked the only way to the Tree of Life.
[Kion] Everyone, we need to clear these rocks. Now!
[Bunga] And get me free? Right?
That's right, Little B.
We could just leave him.
[Ullu hooting]
[Ullu] Almost there.
Night Pride, together!
[Ullu gasps] This wasn't here before.
Thank you, Ullu. We'll take it from here.
Happy to help, Rani.
[Ullu hooting]
[Bunga] Get me outta here!
-[Fuli] Stop moving. -[Kion] Come on.
Ullu was right. I don't recognize these voices. Surak?
They're strangers for certain.
And if they caused the mountainside to collapse,
they must be powerful.
Powerful could mean dangerous. Nirmala?
They could be. I suggest we take it slow.
Try talking to them. Perhaps they come in peace.
[Kion] Ugh. [frustrated growl]
Doesn't sound like peace to me.
[Rani] Baliyo? Where are you going?
[Baliyo] I'm takin' a look.
[Kion] Let's keep going.
Once we clear these rocks,
nothing will stop us from getting to the Tree of Life.
Nothing will stop them?
That really doesn't sound like peace.
They're strangers. And they sound mean.
But I'll stop them.
No, Baliyo. Wait.
Now what?
-Rani? -Ugh.
He didn't leave us with much of a choice.
[Rani] With strength and respect...
[all] Night Pride protect.
[grunts]
[Baliyo] Lada'i!
[gasps]
[Fuli] Look out.
[Fuli] No.
[Anga] Fuli. More lions.
[Fuli gasps] What's going on?
What do we do, Fuli?
Anga, Beshte, help me hold off the lions.
Makini and Ono, keep working to get Bunga free.
-[Makini] On it. -[Ono] Affirmative.
-[Anga] Okay. -[Beshte] You got it, Fuli.
Twende Kiboko!
[Nirmala] Jogina!
Anga lenga!
Nirmala, duck.
Thanks.
-[grunts] -Hey!
I don't know what we did to you,
but this has gotta be a misunderstanding.
Misunderstanding? Is that what you call this rock slide?
[Rani growls]
[panting] The rock slide was an accident. We didn't mean to start it.
[Baliyo and Kion grunting]
And your lion friend attacking my little brother is an accident, too?
[growls]
Makini. Ono. Get me outta here. I gotta help fight.
We're trying. But you need to stop squirming. You're making more rocks fall.
Fine. Then at least let me get a good view.
-[Ono squawks] -That's better.
Whoa. Look at that!
[Bunga] It's like we're fighting a Lion Guard made of lions.
[Fuli] Ugh.
You fight good.
But I fight even more good!
[Kion] Ah, oof.
[growls] I don't know who you are.
But we've come too far to let you stop us now.
[gasps] What? What is that?
[Kion roars]
-Did you see that, too? -Indeed.
I've heard stories of a lion with a powerful roar.
But not since I was a cub.
Rani? How do you want to proceed?
[growls]
Kion. You're out of control.
Fuli. I... Yeah. I guess I was.
[Rani grunts]
Lion, who are you?
What? Who are you?
I'm Rani. Leader of the Night Pride.
Night Pride?
We protect everyone at the Tree of Life
from those who might cause them harm.
Like you. And your roar.
I'm sorry. We're really not a threat.
I can explain.
You may say you and your friends mean no harm.
But actions speak louder than words.
We're not here to harm anyone.
Thanks. Rani, my name's Kion.
My friends and I have been on a very long journey.
We need to get to the Tree of Life to get help. I need help.
I'm sure you do.
But your roar sent my brother flying.
I can only imagine
the damage you could do to everyone living at the Tree of Life.
-But I... -You and your "friends"
will never be welcome at the Tree of Life.
Leave now and never return.
Night Pride. Together!
I... I can't believe it.
So, now what?
[Bunga] Uh, maybe get me outta here?
Yeah. Come on.
Hey, hey, Kion? You don't have to listen to her.
You've got the Roar.
Those lions can't stop us from goin' to the Tree of Life.
Bunga, just because we can do something doesn't mean we should.
Really? Any time I can eat a grub, I do.
Fuli's right, Lil' B.
We want to be welcomed at the Tree of Life.
Not fight our way in.
We did start the rock slide and block the pass.
Maybe the lions were just defending their home.
Just like we would if someone started a rock slide in the Pride Lands.
Does this mean we're not going to the Tree of Life now?
No. We just need to come up with another plan. Right, Kion?
Kion?
Okay. For now let's get Bunga out of these rocks.
Hey. Did you see me fly?
Little brother. You're okay.
Of course, I'm okay.
And I'm not your little brother. I'm just younger.
Whoa.
So who were those strangers?
And what was that roar thing?
It was like something from a legend.
It doesn't matter who they were. They're gone now.
But I should tell Queen Janna what happened.
Surak? Nirmala? Stay with Baliyo.
Make sure he's really okay.
-Of course. -We will.
You know? I always thought flyin' would be more fun.
Come on, Baliyo.
Let's get you something for your head.
Whoa.
Queen Janna? Grandmother? Are you awake?
Yes, Rani. Is everything okay?
Yes. At least, it is now.
Come, come, my dear. What's wrong?
A very strange group of animals caused a rock slide
that blocked off the mountain pass.
Oh?
Yes.
They were led by a lion with a scar across his eye.
A scar? Hmm.
But we fought them off. And I told them to leave and never return.
I promise, Grandmother. They'll never get to the Tree of Life.
I believe you. Well done, Rani.
[wry laugh] The lion actually had a roar
powerful enough to send Baliyo flying.
The Roar.
It has finally returned.
[wind howling]
♪ Here ♪
♪ Here at the end of the trail ♪
♪ How could I come all this way ♪
♪ Only just to fail? ♪
♪ Now where Where do I go? ♪
♪ I've tried all that I know ♪
♪ Don't think there's any more I can do ♪
[Fuli] Come on, everyone. We can do this. Work together.
♪ But now I think I see ♪
♪ There's more to this journey than me ♪
♪ So if I have to I'll move along ♪
♪ In a group where I belong ♪
♪ With my friends ♪
♪ I know I won't be alone ♪
♪ With my friends We'll find a path ♪
♪ That I can't find on my own ♪
♪ Maybe this journey won't end today ♪
♪ But with my friends It'll be okay ♪
♪ With my friends ♪
♪ It begins and ends ♪
♪ With my friends ♪
Almost... there!
Hoo-hoo-ha! I'm free! I'm free!
Phew, being trapped sure works up an appetite.
[buzzing]
Oh, yeah. Bees!
-[all] Bunga! -Oh, right.
Hey. Kion. Look. I'm outta the rocks.
Now we can go to the Tree of Life.
I'm glad you're out, Bunga. But I don't think we can go to the Tree of Life.
Wha? Why not?
Because I lost control of the Roar. Again.
Maybe the leader of the Night Pride is right.
Maybe it's not safe to let me go to the Tree of Life.
I'm sorry. I took you all on this journey.
You stuck with me through it all.
And then, when we finally get here, I ruined everything.
Kion. We know you didn't mean to lose control of the Roar.
Maybe if we talk to the Night Pride again, we could explain everything.
-Yeah. -Worth a try.
Don't worry, Kion.
Even if we can't get to the Tree of Life,
we can find another way to heal your scar.
And we won't give up until we do.
You know, Ono? You're right. We won't give up.
Because my scar isn't the only thing that needs healing.
So, this Roar is a good thing?
Yes. And it can be a great thing.
What about the scar on his eye? Didn't you say...
We all have our scars, Rani.
Sisi ni sawa.
We're the same?
Yeah. But I'm still not sure I totally understand why you think...
All will be clear soon enough.
But right now I need you to go
and welcome this lion and his friends to the Tree of Life.
-Okay. -And, hurry,
before they actually do leave for good.
Yes. Of course, Grandmother.
Thank you, Rani.
C'mon, Rani. Let's go.
Go? Go where?
Back to the pass.
We can't just tell those strangers to go away. We gotta make them.
Glad you're feeling better, Baliyo.
But the Queen was actually excited to hear about the strange lion's roar.
Huh? She was?
So it was the Roar of the Elders.
I guess so.
Which means we must welcome the lion and his friends to the Tree of Life.
Welcome them? Did you see that Roar? 'Cause I felt it and...
It is the power of legends.
We'll need to treat him with care.
Treat him with care?
That Roar thing sent me flying all the way through the pass.
We gotta go do something.
Baliyo? Let's think before we react.
Arama karo.
Relax. Right. [sighs] Sorry.
-Give me a moment, too? -Of course.
[thunder rumbling]
Mom? Dad?
We're here, Rani.
How are you?
I'm okay. But I need some advice.
Grandmother wants me to welcome a strange lion and his friends
to the Tree of Life.
But I'm not sure that I should.
What if I let them in and something bad happens?
It's my job to protect the Tree of Life.
I'm proud you take your duty so seriously, Rani.
But the Queen is very wise.
She wouldn't ask you to let them in if it wasn't okay.
Listen to her, Rani.
She's preparing you to lead more than just the Night Pride.
Yes. One day you will be Queen as well.
I know. You're right.
We know you'll do the right thing, Rani.
You always do.
Thanks, Mom. Thanks, Dad.
-Of course. -You're welcome.
Keep up. We need to find them before they've gone too far.
I still don't get why we're...
They cleared the pass.
And yet, they didn't continue any closer to the Tree of Life.
You're still here.
Yes. And I need to apologize.
I'm sorry for using my Roar.
And I understand if you won't allow me to enter.
But could you let my friend Ono complete the journey to the Tree of Life?
He wasn't part of the earlier fight.
And his eyes need healing.
Please?
Oh. Of course, we will welcome Ono.
Thank you.
But anyone who is willing to put their friend's well-being before their own
is worthy as well.
Kion.
You and your friends are all welcome at the Tree of Life.
Oh, thank you.
By the way? We're called the Lion Guard.
Lion Guard? You only got one lion.
Yeah. You get used to it.
Very well. Kion? Lion Guard? Follow me.
Hey, Kion. Just don't do that Roar thing at me again. Ever.
I won't. I promise.
Lion Guard? We're here.
[Rani] Welcome to the Tree of Life.