Beshte quotes from The Lion Guard

Beshte

So, Little B, what's so special about these... Utami grubs, anyway?

Beshte

Say, I don't think we've met. I'm Beshte. What's your name?

Beshte

Maybe you should try the warm mud pots at the edge of the Pride Lands. Us hippos love 'em when the weather's too dry.

Beshte

OK, Shujaa, first lesson. What should we do about a stuck serval?

Basi

More than last time, Pua, but not enough for your float of crocs. Swing by next week?

If that's how it must be. [Addresses his float] Move on, my friends. We'll eat somewhere else today.

Wait! [Approaches Pua] Pua, you said we were going to eat fish.

Makuu, there aren't enough fish yet. You heard Basi.

[Rolls his eyes] I heard him. But why should we crocodiles listen to a hippo?

I've told you before, Makuu. It's the Circle of Life.

So you say. [Strides around Pua] But I think you listen to the hippos because you're weak. [Faces Pua] You're afraid of them! [Thumps his chest] But I'm not afraid of anyone. And that's why I call for a mashindano!

Beshte

Dad, what's a mashindano?

Basi

The mashindano is a physical challenge. It's how the crocodiles determine their leader.

Kion

[Concerned] Hevi kabisa.

A mashindano?

You heard me! Accept or surrender your leadership. Immediately!

I accept your challenge, Makuu. [Faces his float] In accordance to tradition, the mashindano will take place near Lake Matope at sunset.

Janja

Uh-oh!

Woah!

[Smiles innocently at Janja] Hmm?

Janja

Oh, you jackals are so annoying! [Advances towards Dogo] We just chased you out of our den yesterday, and now, you're back? Guess I need to make an example of you.

[Whines]

Kion

Not today, Janja! [Tackles Janja to the ground]

Janja

Hey! Hey! Easy on the fur! What are you doing in the Outlands, anyway?

Kion

Making sure you let that pup go!

Bunga

Yeah! Don't you know today's Kupatana?

Janja

[Amused] Ku... ku... Kupatana? [Laughs as the other members of the Lion Guard approach] OK, Kion. You want the jackal? He's all yours!

Kion

[Lowers his ears] Uh, okay. [Lets Janja up]

Janja

Come on, fellas. The Lion Guard's doing us a favor today! [Returns to the Outlands with his fellow hyenas] Merry Kupatana!

Ono

That was... different.

Beshte

Yeah. You think Janja celebrates Kupatana too?

Fuli

I seriously doubt it.

Uh, I'm Ajabu.

Beshte

Pleased to meet you, Ajabu. Cone on out. I won't bite.

Rafiki

Me? Race Fuli? The fastest in the Pride Lands? [Laughs] Who would be so foolish to do that, huh?

Ono

[Groans]

Rafiki

Hey! Where is Kion?

Bunga

Oh, Kion! That's right. Kion told me to tell everyone he's going to the Outlands with Jasiri. But he'll be right back.

Beshte

Why was Jasiri here?

Fuli

And why'd she take Kion to the Outlands?

Bunga

She wanted him to talk to some lions who live there.

Ono

Lions in the Outlands?

Bunga

Yeah, I know. Weird, right?

Rafiki

No. No, no! There are not just any lions. They are the Outsiders!

Bunga

The who?

Rafiki

[Shows the paintings] The Outsiders are a group of lions led by a lioness named Zira. Simba banished them from the Pride Lands before any of you were born.

Fuli

Why would Simba banish other lions?

Rafiki

Because Zira and her family, they were loyal only to Scar.

Scar?

Rafiki

After Scar was gone, Simba became King. But Zira told Simba he could not rule the Pride Lands. Because Scar had chosen her son Kovu to be king.

Bunga

[Puts his hand in the air] But Scar was never the real King!

Rafiki

Correct, honey badger! And that is what Simba told Zira. But Zira would not listen to reason. Instead, she attacked Simba! Of course, Simba won quickly. But after that, he had no choice. He had to banish Zira and her family from the Pride Lands. Forever!

Bunga

So the lions in the Outlands might be Zira and her family?

Rafiki

Most definitely. And if they find out that Kion is Simba's son, there could be trouble. Much trouble!

Bunga

We gotta help Kion!

Fuli

Right. Let's go! Till the Pride Lands end...

Lion Guard defend!

Beshte

It sure would be easy to get lost in all these reeds.

Basi

Exactly. Flattening all these overgrown plants helps everyone else cross the flood plains safely. So I try to make them straight and true.

Beshte

And that's what they are. Straight and true.

Basi

I do my best. And some day, you'll be the one making the Hippo Lanes.

Fuli

(Chuckles) Totally. I'm glad they made it here together.

Beshte

It must be great to have a friend with you all the time.

Bunga

Yeah! Hey, Ono! Wanna be my tickbird? (Crouches down, offering his back to Ono)

Ono

(Laughs) I'll always be your friend, Bunga. But my tickbird days are over.

So, Kion? Do they look like lions to you?

Kion

Uhh...

Bunga

Yeah, come on, Kion! Do we look great? Or really great?

Kion

I've definitely never seen anything like it.

Bunga

That's what I thought. I look un-bunga-lievable!

Ono

That's one way of putting it.

Prepare yourselves for the piece de resistance!

Ta-da!

Do you see any cheetahs here, Pumbaa?

Not me. All I see is a lion. And what a lion!

Fuli

I look ridiculous!

Shh... You're spoiling the illusion. [Begins feeling her fur] Ooh. Ooh.

Fuli

What are you doing?

Sorry. Even as a lion, your fur is still so soft...

Fuli

[Disgusted] Ugh! This costume is so weird!

Beshte

Come on, Fuli. You look just like the rest of us.

Fuli

Why doesn't that make me feel better?

Kion

You know what? You all look terrific. Good work, Makini. I know you're all gonna do great at the Ukumbusho tonight.

Oh, it's almost sunset. And I still have to paint the elephants! [Rushes off with her yellow paint]

Beshte

All good.

Ono

Affirmative.

Fuli

Yep.

Kion

Where's Bunga?

Bunga

(Holding his back) I'm here. Never felt better.

Beshte

What happened, Little B?

Bunga

I've been, uh, working on one of Rafiki's moves.

Fuli

And how did that go?

Bunga

Uh, great. See, I was facing off with Cheezi... And then I did this crazy cool move I saw Rafiki do! (Tries to pull off Rafiki's move again, but only succeeds in knocking himself over) Well, almost did it.

Beshte

You sure you're OK, Little B?

Bunga

(Getting back up) Sure I'm sure.

Kion

I don't know, Bunga. Looks like it hurts. Maybe you should ask Rafiki to take a look at your back.

Fuli

Or give you some tips on how to swing a stick.

Bunga

I'm fine. I'll just walk it off in no time. (Groans in pain)

Ono

I'm pretty sure being able to walk is a crucial part of the "walking it off" process.