— “The Mark of Choice” [Outlands – Base of the volcano, sky reddened by the heat and smoke of the flames]

The Drylands trembled with the roar of war drums. Scar’s spirit roared amid the volcano’s flames, revived by dark magic, and his presence dominated the battlefield. All around, the Lion Guard fought bravely against Scar’s minions: hyenas, snakes, and shadow creatures.

Kion, now older and more determined, faced Scar head-on at the top of the crater. His eyes burned with courage… but also with doubt.

Scar (smiling cruelly): — “The heir to the guard… so predictable. So… moral.”

Kion (seriously): — “I am not you, Scar. I protect the circle of life.”

Scar (stepping forward): — "But the cycle needs fire to be reborn, doesn't it? Let me show you what true power feels like!"

[Suddenly, Ushari, Scar's serpent ally, leaps from the rocks and bites Kion in the face! Kion screams in pain, staggering. The bite leaves a burning mark—the future scar.]

Fuli (shouting in the background): — "KION!"

Bunga runs toward him, but is blocked by flames. Kion falls to his knees. The poison begins to act.

Scar (approaching): — "Now you understand, boy. Now the roar will consume you... just like it consumed me."

[Kion slowly stands up. With the mark burning, he stares at Scar. But instead of using the Roar in anger, he closes his eyes and takes a deep breath.]

Kion (quietly): — "There is one thing a true leader of the Lion Guard can do… something you have forgotten, Scar. Forgiveness."

[Silence. Even Scar seems to hesitate. The ground shakes slightly.]

Kion (raising his head): — "But even forgiveness… does not prevent justice."

[Kion roars—but not in anger. It is a soft, ceremonial roar. From the sky, the spirits of the Great Kings of the Past appear in the form of glowing clouds. They circle the volcano, judging Scar. Suddenly, it begins to rain.]

Scar (shouting): — "No! This is not fair! Sisi Ni Sawa…!"

[The rain extinguishes the flames. The volcano begins to die, the magic weakening. Scar roars once more… and then dissipates into the shadows.]

[Ushari, still crawling, tries to attack again—but Bunga throws himself in front of Kion. On impact, Ono dives to save Bunga, inhaling the hot smoke from the volcano. He falls, coughing.]

Ono (weakly): — "I… can't see very well…"

[Back in the Pride Lands]

[In the healing cave, Rafiki examines Kion's wound.]

Rafiki (seriously): — "That mark… isn't just a scar. I've seen it before. A long, long time ago."

Kion: — "Scar…?"

Rafiki: — "Yes. He was also wounded by a snake. And the venom… changed his heart."

Fuli: — "That won't happen to Kion! He's different!"

Rafiki (looking up at the sky): — "There is a chance for a cure. But it's a long journey... to a sacred place called the Tree of Life."

Simba (firm, but worried): — "Then he will go. For the guard. For the kingdom. For himself."

[Kion, even weakened, stands up.]

Kion: — "If that's where I need to go... then that's where I'll go."

Simba: — "Go, and take the Lion Guard with you."

🦁 Note to Players: You can play as Kion, Bunga, Ono, Simba, Rafiki, a member of the Lion Guard, or an original character of your own.