– "The New Lion Guard"

[In the Pride Lands, the sun is already high. The clear sky shines over the savannah as a new formation of lions patrols in a steady line. In the center, with a proud and determined bearing, walks Vitani, now an adult, with the mark of the Lion Guard glowing on her shoulder. Behind her, her team: Imara, Shabaha, Kazi and Tazama.]

[The people of the Savannah watch the patrol pass. Murmurs arise, not of doubt… but of surprise. A Guard made up entirely of lionesses? There's never been anything like it before.]

Ma Tembo (quietly): — "They seem so different from Kion's Guard..."

Young Zebra (smiles): — "Yes… but different in a good way."

[Rafiki, leaning on his staff, waits at the top of Pride Rock. Vitani climbs up to him with her staff, respectfully.]

Vitani (bowing her head): — "Did you call for me, Rafiki?"

Rafiki (tender smiles): — "Yes, yes… ohh Vitani. Zira's daughter. Once an exile, now leader of the Lion Guard..."

[The lionesses of the guard stand by Vitani's side, firm, but curious about the old sage's words.]

Rafiki (walks around them): — "Many expected strength. You showed it. Many expected anger. You gave discipline. Many expected hatred… but you, Vitani, showed something rare. Courage to walk a new path, even from the ashes of darkness."

[Vitani lowers her eyes for a moment, listening attentively.]

Rafiki (more serious): — "You grew up in the Outlands, listening to the words of Zira, heir to Scar's ideas. But even in that dry and harsh land… your heart was never filled with poison. It was filled with doubts. And you… chose to learn. You chose to protect. And that… is what makes you the true leader of the Lion Guard."

[The lionesses of the guard look at each other with pride. Imara raises her chin. Shabaha smiles from the corner of her mouth. Kazi wags her tail enthusiastically. Tazama watches with attentive and bright eyes.]

Vitani (firm, emotional voice): — "Thank you, Rafiki. I know where I came from. But I also know… where I'm going. And these lionesses by my side… are my family now." [Rafiki raises his staff.]

Rafiki: — "May the roar guide you. And may the past… serve only as the root for the strong tree you are becoming."

[A strong wind blows. In the sky, the clouds move slowly, as if the ancestors themselves watch in silent approval. The new Lion Guard descends from Pride Rock in formation—united, firm, different… and dignified.]

Imara The Strongest, Shabaha The Bravest, Kazi The Fastest, Tazama the Keenest of sight. And Vitani, the fiercest.

Vitani (Determined): — "Till the Pride Lands' End, Lion Guard Defend!"

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