Daniel Tiger And The Lion King 2 Simba's Pride The Final Chapter

Chapter 3

[The scene transitions to evening. The pride marches back toward Pride Rock. Simba pauses on a ridge as the lionesses continue on. Nala stops and looks over one shoulder.]
Nala:Simba?
Simba:clears his throat* [Nala smiles and follows after the pride.]
Kiara:[Simba sets Kiara on a nearby rock. She grins up at him.] *giggles* [Simba glares at Kiara, unfazed. She drops the act.] *sighs*
Simba:Kiara, what did you think you were doing? You could have been killed today.
Kiara:[Kiara sits.] But, Daddy, I... I didn't mean to disobey–
Simba:[Simba strides around Kiara.] I'm telling you this because I love you. I don't wanna lose you.
Kiara:[Kiara stands and swivels to face Simba.] I know
Simba:[Simba nuzzles Kiara.] If something happened to you, I don't know what I'd do. One day, I won't be here, and I need you to carry on in my place. You are part of the [Simba looks up with a smile.] great Circle of–
Kiara:[boredly] Circle of Life. I know.
Simba:Exactly. And you need to be careful. [Simba places a paw over Kiara.] As future queen–
Kiara:[Kiara jerks out from under Simba's paw.] What if I don't wanna be queen? It's no fun.
Simba:That's like saying you don't wanna be a lion. It's in your blood. As I am. We are part of each other.
Kiara:[Kiara closes her eyes and lifts her chin stubbornly.] Hmph! [Simba nudges Kiara off the rock.] Oof!

Simba:♪ [Simba flashes Kiara a wide grin, and she grins back hesitantly. The two embrace, purring.] As you go through life, you'll see [Simba and Kiara watch a mother bird feed her babies. One of the babies tries to fly out of its nest.] there is so much that we don't understand, [Kiara smiles up at the baby bird.] and the only thing we know [The mother bird herds her baby back into the nest.] is things don't always go the way we planned. [Kiara frowns sadly. Simba bounds onto a ridge that overlooks the Pride Lands.] But you'll see every day [Below, a mother wildebeest tries to help her baby stand.] that we'll never turn away when it seems all your dreams come undone. [Kiara smiles down at the baby wildebeest. It starts to run on its own, kicking its legs joyfully.] We will stand by your side, filled with hope and filled with pride. [The mother wildebeest runs alongside her calf and steers it back toward the herd. Kiara looks up at Simba questioningly.] We are more than we are. [Simba jumps off the ledge.] We are one! ♪
Chorus:♪ [Baboons sit in a row on a tree branch.] Family. Family. We are one! [A baby hippopotamus jumps from its mother's back to its father's.] Family. Family. [The baby hippopotamus jumps into the water. Its parents emerge below it, pushing it back to the surface.] We are one! ♪ Kiara: ♪ [Simba and Kiara stride across a nearby log.] If there's so much I must be, [Kiara pauses and looks at her reflection in the water. Simba briefly pauses next to her, then moves on.] can I still just be me, the way I am? [A fish jumps, distorting Kiara's reflection. She straightens.] Can I trust in my own heart? Or am I just one part of some big plan? ♪
Simba:♪ [A flock of birds flies past Simba, who stands on a fallen tree.] Even those who are gone [Simba stares at a distant star.] are with us as we go on. [Kiara climbs the fallen tree next to Simba.] Your journey has only begun. [Simba bends down to Kiara's level.] Tears of pain, tears of joy. One thing [Simba straightens and looks up boldy.] nothing can destroy is our pride, deep inside. We are one! [Simba jumps off the fallen tree, and Kiara follows him.] ♪
Chorus:♪ [Simba races through a crowd of animals with Kiara on his heels.] Family. Family. We are one! [Simba pauses and lets Kiara catch up before he keeps running.] Family. Family. We are one! ♪
Simba:♪ [Kiara races happily after Simba.] We are one, you and I. [Simba splashes through a puddle. Kiara follows, making a much smaller splash.] We are like the earth and sky. [Simba and Kiara bound up a series of small ledges.] One family under the sun. All the wisdom to lead, [Simba pauses on a ledge.] all the courage that you need, [Kiara pauses, looking up in distress.] you will find when you see [Simba gestures to Pride Rock behind him.] we are one! ♪ [Kiara squints unhappily at Pride Rock. Simba follows her gaze, confused, before he understands. With a smile, he strides down to her.] As long as you live here, [Simba nuzzles Kiara.] it's who you are. [Simba licks Kiara.] You'll understand someday. My Father told me respect Daniel Tiger and his family one day you do the same with Daniel Tiger's Sister.[Simba bounds away. He pauses briefly and looks at Kiara over one shoulder before walking offscreen. A baby bird flits around Kiara's head. She watches it happily. It flies off into the sunset, and she watches it go wistfully.]
(Meanwhile Daniel Tiger got home)
Daniel Tiger: Hey Mom,Dad.
Dad Tiger: Hey Daniel Tiger how was your day?
Daniel Tiger: It's okay.
Mom Tiger: Daniel Tiger there's something I gotta tell you.
Daniel Tiger: What It is Mom?
Mom Tiger: My Mother Told me That lion and tiger are one.
Daniel Tiger:Really?
Mom Tiger: Yes us tiger and lion are together as one
Daniel Tiger: Oh okay I go to my room thank you for me.
Mom Tiger:Welcome son.
[The scene transitions to the barren landscape of the Outlands. Several lionesses are gathered around the termite mounds.]
Lionesses:[Two lionesses fight over a bone.] *growls*
Nuka:Nuka plods along sulkily. Nearby, Vitani tugs at a tree root.] Kovu, Kovu, Kovu. Scar wasn't even his father. He just took 'im in. [Nuka notices Vitani.] Oh, hey, Vitani! Where's the little termite, Kovu? [Nuka strikes a pose sarcastically.] The "Chosen One." [Nuka cuts the root with his claw, sending Vitani tumbling offscreen.] *laughs*
Vitani:[Vitani stands.] Nuka! Where's Kovu? [Vitani strides toward Nuka.] Did you leave him out there on his own again?
Nuka:[Nuka fiddles with the tree root. As Vitani approaches, he lets go.] Hey, it's every lion for himself out here! [Nuka scratches himself, causing termites to fly out of his fur.] That little termite's gotta learn to be on his own.
Vitani: Mother's going to be so mad. She told you to watch him.
Nuka:Nuka scratches his mane.] Oh, who cares? [Nuka scratches his shoulder.] I should've been the Chosen One. [Nuka scratches his back against the tree.] I'm the oldest, I'm the strongest, I'm the smartest– [Nuka jerks away from the tree.] *screams* And oh, these termites! [Nuka bites frantically at himself, then writhes on the ground. Vitani watches with a smirk. Nuka scoots toward Vitani on his rear end.] I could be a leader if she'd just give me a chance!Nuka: {scooting along on his rear} I could be a leader, if she'd just give me a chance!
Vitani: Yeah right. Why don't you tell that to her?
Nuka: Yeah? Don't think I won't!
Vitani: Oh yeah? {chuckles} Here's your chance.
{Zira walks slowly by Nuka, carrying Kovu in her mouth. She ignores Nuka entirely.}
Nuka: What? Oh... Mother! Mother, hi! {laughs nervously} Mother, I caught some field mice for your dinner, I left 'em by the, um... by the... okay.
{Zira drops Kovu. Vitani pounces next to him.}
Vitani: Hey, Kovu. You wanna... fight? {She mock-snarls; he looks earnest.}
Zira: {turning to Nuka, who becomes visibly frightened} You were supposed to be watching him!
Kovu: It's not his fault! I went off on my own!
{Zira turns on Kovu, backing him along the ground with her words.}
Zira: What were you doing?
Kovu: N-nothing!
Zira: Who has made us Outsiders?
Kovu: Simba!
Zira: Who killed Scar?
Kovu: Simba!
Zira: And what have I told you about them?
Kovu: Sorry, mother! ...Sh-she didn't seem so bad. I thought we could be--
Zira:[Zira juts her head at Kovu.] Friends?!
Kovu:*gasps*
Zira:Zira circles Kovu.] You thought you'd get to the daughter and tiger cub[Kovu watches Zira.] And Simba would welcome you with open arms?! [Zira rolls her eyes.] What an idea! [Zira pauses, and a sly grin spreads across her face.] What an [Zira juts her head at Kovu.] idea! [Zira grabs Kovu by his tail and pulls him toward her.] You brilliant child. [Zira pulls Kovu against her leg.] I'm so proud of you! [Zira strokes Kovu.] You have the same conniving mind [Kovu tries to get away, but Zira pulls him back.] that made Scar so... [Zira raises one paw, claws extended.] powerful.
Nuka:[Nuka pretends to wretch.] Yecch.
Zira:[Zira rounds on Nuka.] *roars*
Nuka:[Nuka covers his face with his paws.] *laughs* [Zira picks up Kovu in her jaws and carries him toward the termite mounds. Nuka watches them go. He sits with his shoulders hunched angrily.] Ugh. The Chosen One.