Kiara, Kion and others in “Unfinished Business”

Kiara

You back off, Kion. That's my tree!

Kion

[Steps forward] Your tree?

Kiara

I found it first, so step aside.

Kion

[Shakes his head] No way! You can't tell me what to do!

Simba

Uh, actually, she can. [Sits in between Kiara and Kion] For the next few days, Kiara will be Queen.

Kiara

Me?

Kion

Her? Queen? Dad, what's going on?

Simba

Kiara will be acting queen while your mom and I are away in Kilio Valley.

Kiara

Kilio Valley? You're visiting the elephants?

Simba

[Somberly] Yes, we have a funeral to attend. [Looks down sadly] My friend, Aminifu, passed away.

Kiara

I remember him.

Kion

He was a wise elephant.

Simba

Yes. He helped the Pride Lands return to normal after Scar was defeated. Once the elephants returned, all the other animals followed, and the Circle of Life came back into balance. And now... [Watches some leaves spiral into the air] Aminifu has completed his part of the Circle of Life.

Kiara

I'm so sorry, Dad. Uh, how long will you be gone?

Simba

Just a few days. [Lifts an uncertain Kiara's chin up with his paw] And I'll let you in on a little secret. [Nuzzles Kiara] I was nervous about ruling the Pride Lands at first too.

Kiara

[Chuckles] I'm not nervous. Well, maybe a little.

Simba

It's okay. I have faith in you.

Simba

And the Lion Guard. Just keep the peace and everything will be fine.

Kiara

I won't let you down, Dad.

Simba

I know, Princess. Or should I say queen?

Kiara

[Chuckles nervously]