— "Beshte, the Strongest"

Location: Near the dry riverbed, near the dormant volcano Time: Just after Fuli saved the damons Protagonist: Beshte — The Strongest of the Lion Guard

The ground still shook from the crocodiles’ maneuvers.

Dust swirled in the air. The enemies were running out of time—but they were also growing more aggressive.

Beshte walked steadily through the twisted trees and low bushes, his massive frame shaking the ground with every step.

Right ahead, Kiburi’s crocodiles and a few of Reirei’s jackals were trying to push rocks to divert a small river and drown a grazing territory. A dirty trick, and a dangerous one.

Beshte: — “Not on my watch!” Beshte roared, charging forward with the force of an avalanche.

He pushed the first rock with his shoulder.

The impact echoed, making the rock tremble before sliding downstream. One of the crocodiles lunged at him, but Beshte spun his body, hitting it with a powerful shove that threw it meters away.

Beshte: — "Twende Kiboko!"

Two more jackals jumped out of the shadows to surround him, but Beshte jumped and slammed his front paws so hard into the ground that the vibration made them stagger.

They retreated, frightened by the living wall that defended the kingdom.

Soon, the last of the henchmen were surrounded. The plan had failed.

It was at this moment that Bunga, Fuli, Ono, and Beshte reunited with Kion, right in front of the crater of the dormant volcano, where Scar's spirit still whispered, hidden in the shadows.

[FINAL SCENE — Kion, The Fiercest]

Kion watched his enemies: the jackals, the crocodiles, the vultures, all retreating, but still hostile.

The sky darkened with the smoke rising from the volcano, as if evil still had strength.

The young lion took a step forward. His eyes fixed. His face serious.

His friends knew what was coming.

The roar.

He stood firm, his chest puffed out, feeling the ancient energy rise through his paws, rise through his belly, fill his body with power.

Kion: — "The Lion Guard protects the Pride Lands!"

And then...

RRRROOOOOAAAAAR!

The wave of energy was devastating.

The ground shook, the heavens split open, the echo of ancient lions roared along with it.

Crocodiles flew back. Jackals fled screaming. Mzingo's vultures scattered in panic.

And the dark smoke of the volcano... dissipated.

The echo of the roar spread to the mountains, reaching even beyond the Pride Lands.

Silence.

Kion looked at his guard.

They had won. For today.

But Scar's shadow... still lurked somewhere.

🦁 Note for Players: You can play Beshte, a character from the scene, or an original character.