Ono

"Hapana!"

- Ono's catchphrase Ono is one of Kion's friends, and a member of the Lion Guard. His specialty is his keen eyesight. He is the tetartagonist in The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar and of The Lion Guard.

Appearance
Ono is a narrowly built bird with a very skinny pair of black legs that are striped with orange, which lead to a pair of orange claws. The end of each claw also has a black spot. His upper body is compact, with pure white feathers across the main part of his body. Some pale orange and yellow feathers reach into the end of his wings and form a band around his neck.

He has a long, pointy orange beak and lavender circles across his large eyes. His eyelids are a slightly more bluish shade. Atop his head, he sports a crest of five feathers of differing lengths, starting off with a light yellow at the bases and transitioning to a slightly dark tangerine orange near the tips. His Mark of the Guard is silver/gray and can be found on his left wing.

Personality
Ono is described as an intellectual and brainy egret. He has been shown to be very alert, warning his flock of Kion and Bunga's impending presence. He is often in the sky, seeking out specific targets, such as Kiara amidst the gazelle stampede and Mzingo in the sky. He never hesitates to take to the air and seek out animals in help, and will sometimes act even before Kion asks him to. Ono is loyal to Kion and rarely questions his leader. Ono likes to feel like a valued member of the Guard, and is very insistent that he will always be the keenest of sight, though he originally showed doubt before the Lion Guard battled hyenas. He does his best to prove himself, and cares deeply for his friends.

Though he has a distaste for violence, Ono is a fierce fighter and will bravely take on adversaries. He usually helps out by scouting out animals in need of help during a fight, or warning his friends of incoming enemies. He has taken on vultures multiple times, probably because he is the only member of the Guard that can fly. He doesn't need to hear anything more than his name to take wing and scout something out.

Ono is the pessimistic and realistic member of the Guard. He sees things as they are, and is not reluctant to voice his observations. He is extremely logical and sees no need to sugarcoat any facts. However, he has made attempts to be encouraging before, but without good results. Ono is a very clean animal. He is frequently seen washing himself, and becomes agitated or worried at any potential dirt or mess that might fall upon him. Ono also prefers that others keep themselves clean, and bad smells, such as Bunga's odor, disgust him. Ono is also very blunt and straightforward, and is unafraid to show his annoyance to other animals. He has a wry sense of humor, which he displays rather frequently. Rarely, he will even tease his friends. Whilst he is happy to impart his knowledge with others, he is also easily irritated by those who choose to mock him or his suggestions. Ono is quite well-informed in regards to the animals of the Serengeti, and he often states facts out loud for the benefit of his friends. Ono is very respectful to royalty and is noted to be punctual. A determined bird, Ono won't stop until he finds a solution.

According to Bunga, Ono is flamboyant. He also has a fear of bats. He is prideful of his crest feathers.

The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
Ono see Kion and Bunga as the pair approach him in the Pride Lands whilst playing a game of Baobab Ball. Ono quickly alerts his flock, and they take to the air, scattering as Kion and Bunga dash through. Later, when Kion is assembling the new Lion Guard, he chooses Ono for his keen sight(after Bunga stops him from hunting down a snail) along with Beshte for his strength, Fuli for her speed, and Bunga for his bravery. Ono gives a long whistle after Kion explains the Lion Guard's duty of protecting the Pride Lands and defending the Circle of Life. Fuli, however, questions Kion's position as the fiercest member, and Ono explains that it's somewhat common knowledge that lions are fierce. Bunga convinces Kion to show the others the Roar, and Ono remarks that seeing is believing, though adds that with a roar, it concerns hearing more. The group assembles behind Kion per his instructions, and as the others scramble for a place, Ono smirks and mutters "groundlings". Kion's roar, however, comes out as a squeak, and all Ono can say for it is that is was different. Simba then arrives and sees that his son has not chosen a group of lions for the Guard, and he scolds Kion for treating the mission as a game. Kion leaves to do some soul searching. Ono waits with the rest of the 'Guard', watching the hyena attack unfold, commenting on how deviously clever Mzingo's extra help is. After Bunga retrieves Kion, the lion cub tells them that he doesn't care if they're not all lions, and that he knows that are the Pride Lands' most talented. Ono is less certain than the others, but accepts. Kion then places his paw on each of his friend's shoulders, to give them the Mark of the Guard. Ono stretches his wing out to admire his after he receives it. Together, the group rushes into action. The Guard quietly make their way down to the gazelles' grazing grounds, before launching a surprise attack with Kion at the front of the group. With Ono taking care of Mzingo by knocking him into a bush, the rest of the group focus on the hyenas. The hyenas soon start to make a desperate retreat. Simba, Nala, Tiifu and Rafiki arrive just in time to see the new Lion Guard chase the hyenas away. Although they assume that their work is done, it turns out that Kion's sister Kiara is still in danger, as the panicked gazelles are stampeding towards her. Bunga has an idea, and asks Fuli to get him close. Ono then scouts ahead, flying over the herd. He spots Kiara and reports that she's behind a rock. Bunga successfully saves Kiara, and Ono flies back to Kion and Beshte to report the good news. After Ono confirms to everyone that Kiara is finally safe, the Lion Guard approach Janja's clan of hyenas. Janja steps forward and taunts Kion, but the lion cub successfully uses the Roar of the Elders on the clan, which Ono is amazed to finally hear. The defeated hyenas scramble back to the Outlands, with Ono promising that it isn't over. After witnessing the whole event, Simba is happy to accept the new Lion Guard, acknowledging that it is now their time, while the Lion Guard stare proudly over a rock.

Never Judge a Hyena by Its Spots
Janja, Cheezi and Chungu are out chasing oryxes, until the Lion Guard arrive to scare them off. Kion tells his friends to calm the herd down, whilst he tackles the hyenas personally. After calming them down, Fuli notices that Kion is taking a long time, and asks Ono to check out what's taking him so long.

Ono flies up and soon sees Kion in trouble, holding onto the log of the tree that snapped off with him, heading downstream. He quickly alerts the rest of the Lion Guard, and they run down to find Kion holding on for dear life. Fuli orders Ono to go ahead and check on Kion, who struggles against the current himself and loses his log.

Kion eventually manages to paddle to safety and onto land and Ono lands beside him. The egret voices his concern, as Kion has landed in the Outlands. With no choice thanks to the fast current, Kion tells everyone to meet him at Flat Ridge Rock. Bunga tells everyone that he knows where that is, and leads Fuli and Beshte off. Kion tells Ono to go with them, just in case Bunga doesn't really know the way. Ono obeys, and flies away with the others. Bunga starts to lead the group through a forest, though it soon becomes apparent that he is lost, to Ono's irritation. Later, Ono takes over and leads Bunga, Beshte and Fuli out of the forest, and near a herd of zebras. They soon realize that none of them know where to go. As the group talk amongst themselves, one of the zebras, Thurston approaches them, and ask what the problem is. They explain that they're looking for Flat Ridge Rock, and Thurston asks where it is specifically. They point out that they don't know, which is why they were asking, and the Thurston informs them that he has no idea where it is, and instead, asks where he was going. Ono tells him back to his herd, and the Thurston thanks Ono, before leaving. Beshte suggests that maybe Mbeya knows where to find Flat Ridge Rock, and Fuli asks if Beshte knows where to find him. He tells them that usually at this time of the day, he is hanging out at the Watering Hole, and Fuli asks Ono to guide them there. Ono replies with an, "Affirmative!" and tells the Guard to follow him. Soon, as Beshte is enjoying a conversation with Mbeya, Ono flies over to remind the hippo that Kion needs them. Despite this, Beshte forgets to ask, and rushes back, much to Ono's disappointment.

Later, Ono, Bunga, Fuli and Beshte are wading through a river after following Mbeya's directions. As they reach the end, Ono notices the rock which appears to be Flat Ridge Rock. Fuli says that she'll lead, and dashes off, leaving the others behind. A bit later, Fuli awaits her friends at Flat Ridge Rock, though Ono and the other members are exhausted, having had to run to catch up with her.

While there, Ono and the Lion Guard hear some commotion nearby and rush down to find Kion with a hyena named Jasiri. Before they strike out to defend their friend, Kion explains to them that she is his friend, and the Guard settle down before making their way back to Flat Ridge Rock. Kion catches up with Ono and the rest of the Guard, and they return to the Pride Lands.

The Rise of Makuu
Ono appears with his eyes in the sky and his friends following him on the ground to a problem only to discover it's just a hyrax stuck in a thorn bush, much to the egret's disappointment. After getting the little critter out, Ono is impressed that the hyrax was using the snake skin to mask its own scent. But after Bunga saves the little guy from Ushari, Beshte becomes sticky, and after landing on him, Ono becomes concerned as he struggles to get away. The hyrax runs away from Bunga's smell, and Ono asks when the last time he had a bath was. The group then travel to Big Springs, where Beshte explains how easy it is for him to get clean. Ono invites Bunga to give it a try, and watches as he leaps in. When the fish reject Bunga due to his intense stench, the group all laugh, until Pua arrives. They watch as Makuu eventually challenges him to a Mashindano. When Kion leaves to talk with his father, Ono decides to clean Bunga's stink instead. With his uncles, Timon and Pumbaa, telling Ono that there's nothing wrong with the smell, Ono disagrees, and together, they all ask Bunga not to make a stink. Ono's attempts fail, though he promises Bunga that he can find a solution. The Mashindano soon begins, with Ono amongst the many spectators. He watches intently, though is disgusted with the violence that crocodiles use in battle. He continues viewing the intense fight with everyone else, and watches as Makuu finally defeats Pua in battle. He listens to Basi as he explains that Pua must now leave the Crocodile Float, as per traditional crocodile laws. He then returns to The Lair of the Lion Guard, and still tries to clean Bunga. He asks Bunga to roll around in the dust, which causes him to sneeze. Kiara suddenly appears with a worried expression on her face. After Beshte asks her what's wrong, she explains that Zazu has just informed her that a herd of giraffes have moved into the baboons' forest, and Simba is out hunting with Nala. With no one else to turn to, the Lion Guard quickly leap into action, with Ono scouting out the areas. Ono soon reveals that all of the animals in the Pride Lands have shifted their homes, with the apparent root of the problem being the crocodiles now living in Big Springs. Kiara then realizes that when the crocodiles pushed the hippos out, they in turn caused the other animals to move about in order to find a new home. Ono travels with the Guard to Makuu, and watches Kion confront the crocodile. Ono even confirms that he would be happy to see Kion teach him a thing or two, though Kion remains calm and decides to instead seek out Pua, to see if he would re-challenge Makuu. Pua declines, and Ono, along with the rest of the Guard, fly home to seek advice from Simba instead. When they return, Kiara informs them that they're still out. In the meantime, the baboons have taken over Pride Rock, and Kiara's not sure what to do. Ono then tells everyone that he has a solution... for Bunga's problem. He tells him to roll around in mint leaves and eat one, which solves his stench problem. However, Kiara reminds them that they have bigger problems. They return to the lair minus Kion, who went to seek further help. Kion soon returns and devises a plan. He sends Bunga, Ono and Fuli off to check that the Grove of Trees is still free from animals, whilst he and Beshte approach Makuu. In the Grove of Trees, Ono notices the hyrax on a tree as the only animal there. They grow concerned, unsure how to get rid of him in time. Bunga tells Fuli that he can get the hyrax to move, and attempts to scare him off with his scent again. However, this fails, as Bunga no longer smells thanks to Ono's mint leaves. With time of the essence, Fuli tells him to leap down with the hyrax in tow, and Fuli rushes off with the pair, allowing Ono to give the all clear. Kion uses the Roar of the Elders, and Makuu finally leaves. Ono soon confirms that the animals have moved back to their original places, and that everything seems to be back to normal. He also apologizes to Bunga for making him lose his smell, as it has its uses. Bunga replies with Hakuna Matata, saying that he hopes it wears off soon, as hyrax climbs across his back. The Guard laughs as they watch his antics.

Bunga the Wise
The Lion Guard are out in a storm, trying to save some baboons in a tree that is gradually breaking. After working together, they manage to save them, with Ono swooping in to save a baby baboon and returning it to its mother.

With the storm subsided, the Lion Guard decide to rest nearby, with Ono almost getting eaten by Beshte by mistake. Kion leaves the group briefly to seek advice from his grandfather, though returns to see a large stream of water heading straight for them. He wakes them up, and asks Ono to check out what's going on. Ono flies high and informs him that Lake Kaziwa is too full, causing a leak which is getting worse. Bunga gets the idea to block the lake with rocks. Other animals arrive and compliment Bunga on his good idea. A small amount of water leaks out, and Bunga is quick to stick a stick in it. The animals once again are impressed, though Ono and the Guard have doubts, with Fuli openly voicing them. Rafiki overhears this nearby, and mentions that honey badgers are the smartest animals, before his baobabs fall from his hands. Bunga becomes excited, and runs off to tell his uncles, with Ono and the rest of the Lion Guard chasing after him. Rafiki gathers his fruit back, and finishes his sentence with 'when they think before they act'. With no one left to hear his words of wisdom, he decides to leave, missing the stick breaking free and once again causing a leak. The rest of the Lion Guard chase after Bunga, but halt when they realize that they forgot the turtles. They turn them the right way up, and Kion asks Ono to locate Bunga. A short while later, Ono returns and urges his friends to go to Hakuna Matata Falls.

When they arrive, many animals have gathered together. Timon and Pumbaa explain that Bunga is giving out advice. After watching Bunga give some terrible advice to several animals, Timon forces Bunga inside, demanding payment from the animals. A mongoose gives Timon a bug, and he's ready to let him in, until the Lion Guard tell him that they need to speak with Bunga. Annoyed, Timon allows them access, although Beshte is too big to fit through and instead waits outside. Ono and the rest of the Guard speak with Bunga, who reminds them of Rafiki's words, and that he is now the smartest and bravest animal in the Pride Lands, and that he plans on giving all the animals advice. Timon then ushers the Lion Guard out, since other animals are waiting for Bunga's advice. The Lion Guard sans Bunga are roaming the Pride Lands when they see an ostrich with her head stuck in the ground, and Ono points out that they don't usually do that. They help her out, though as she pops her head up she spits out several bits of dirt which land on Ono. The disgruntled egret lands on Beshte's back and cleans himself. The Guard ask what she's doing, and she informs them that she's following Bunga's advice. Ono then sees some bushbucks about to eati some pink flowers, and Beshte rushes over to destroy them. Once again, it turns out that they were following advice from Bunga. They then hear a distress call, and find an oryx trapped near a cliff. Ono assures the oryx that they don't usually drop animals, concerning the oryx further. After rescuing him, it again turns out to be Bunga's bad advice, having told him the quickest way to the other side was to jump down. A herd of animals arrive, singing Make Way for Bunga the Wise, which grabs their attention. They run over, to find out that Bunga is taking his advice all over the Pride Lands. As they're talking, the temporary dam bursts and the animals run. Kion tells the Lion Guard to follow him, as he rushes to save some nearby animals, with Ono taking to the skies. With the buffalo and zebras following Kion and with Fuli picking up a hedgehog along the way, they race away from the water, and soon arrive at a junction point. Kion asks Ono which way to go. As Ono sees one route leading outside where the water can follow, he tells them left, though soon realises that he has sent them to a dead end. Kion tells everyone to get behind him, and performs the Roar of the Elders, which pushes the water back and out the other way, with rocks falling down to secure their safety. The animals and the Lion Guard are finally able to relax, near a waterfall that was created when Kion used his roar. Although Beshte is happy, Ono is concerned about the next storm that occurs.

Can't Wait to be Queen
Ono flies over to Pride Rock, much to Kion's confusion, as the Guard awaits him down on the ground. They return to Pride Rock, where Ono is cleaning himself in preparation for Kiara's appearance, explaining that he has been asked to give her the Morning Report. As Kiara appears, she approaches Ono, though Kion expresses his anger at taking him away from the Lion Guard. Tiifu and Zuri are shocked at Kion's outburst, though Kiara goes on to ask Ono for the Morning Report. He reports that everything is clear from Mekundu Cliffs to Ukuni Woods, and that everyone is excited of her becoming Queen. He continues to inform her that the oryxes aren't fighting, the eland herd is migrating east along the river as expected, and that several new beehives were spotted along the path. Kiara thanks Ono, who thanks her back, much to Kion's further irritance as the egret fails to come up with a suitable title for Kion. Kion asks his sister if he can have Ono back, though Kiara becomes worried that the bees may sting the eland and send them into chaos. and tells Kion to send the Lion Guard out to divert them away. Kion is about to leave, when Kiara asks if they can divert the eland away from the bees' nests. The Lion Guard find the bees, and Ono confirms that the eland are on their way. Since his sister couldn't tell him how to handle the situation, as opposed to moving the eland away from the bees as Kiara stated, Kion believes that the best solution is to move the bees. This plan backfires, and the bees chase after the Lion Guard, and Ono makes several turns in an attempt to flee the bees. The Lion Guard smash into the eland, creating more chaos. The Lion Guard return to Pride Rock covered in bee stings, and Kion insists that it wasn't a total disaster, though Kiara disbelieves him. When she asks, Ono admits that most of the elands were redirected, and Fuli adds that they didn't all trust them.Later, Kion calls for the Lion Guard who are resting in The Lair of the Lion Guard, and they rush off to save Kiara, who has fallen for a trap set by Janja. Ono locates Kiara in the Broken Rock, and informs Kion that she's surrounded by hyenas. After Kion has rescued his sister, Ono, Bunga, Fuli and Beshte arrive to back up their leader. Seeing the odds, the hyenas run away.

Eye of the Beholder
The Lion Guard is caught in a wildebeest stampede caused by Janja and his clan. Ono flies up high, looking for the hyenas. He tells Beshte and Bunga where Cheezi and Chungu are and warns Kion of Janja sneaking up behind them. Thanks to Ono, the Guard is able to chase away the hyenas despite the dust kicked up by the stampede. Kion tells Ono to make sure that the hyenas go back to the Outlands, and Ono obeys, flying after the retreating hyena clan. However, his left eye is struck by a rock, knocking him to the ground.

The Guard takes Ono to Rafiki, who patches up Ono's eye with vines and leaves. Ono is concerned about how it looks, but the Guard quickly reassures him. Rafiki tells Ono that he needs to rest for three days. Ono becomes distressed and tries to prove that he's still the keenest of sight, but ends up bumping into a wall. Fuli notices the paintings upon that wall, and Rafiki explains that all of the past Lion Guards are painted there, and that today, he was adding their story. When Ono is asked what he thinks of the painting of their Guard, Bunga declares that Ono can't see. Determined to prove himself, Ono flies out of the Lair and flies over the Pride Lands. He ends up crashing into the vulture Mwoga, and hits the ground hard. Back in the Lair of the Lion Guard, Beshte enters bearing the news that the hyenas were spotting on a ledge overlooking a plain where zebras are grazing. The Guard goes to protect the zebras, leaving a disappointed Ono behind. Eventually, Ono decides to follow them, believing that the Lion Guard needs him. He finds them trapped in a ravine with boulders on either side of them, courtesy of Janja and his clan. The Guard is glad to see him, and Kion decides that he'll use the Roar of the Elders to blast the rocks away- but first, he needs Ono to get the zebra herd to move out of the way so they don't get hurt.

Ono gets the herd to move by diving at them and scaring them, clearing the area so that it is safe for Kion to roar. The hyenas are shocked to see the Lion Guard, and Janja orders Cheezi and Chungu to flee. The Guard returns to the Lair of the Lion Guard, and Rafiki finally is satisfied with his painting of the Guard, which depicts Kion and his friends side by side. The Lion Guard watches in awe as the painting rearranges itself to bring their painted selves closer together.

The Kupatana Celebration
The Lion Guard are excited for the upcoming Kupatana as they watch a song rehearsal nearby. An animal crying in the distance gets their attention, and Ono flies up and sees a jackal pup in the Outlands being chased by Janja's Clan. Since it's Kupatana, the Guard decide to help the pup.

Kion enters the Outlands and pins Janja down, whilst Ono and the others watch nearby. Janja gladly hands them the pup over when he finds out it's Kupatana, which leaves them confused. The jackal pup, who reveals his name to be Dogo, is excited about being rescued. When questioned over his family, he claims to be alone, and asks if he can return to the Pride Lands with them, where he would be safe. They agree and, after settling him on a hillside, return to their morning patrol, with Ono leaving with Kion and Fuli.

Fuli hears a call from Beshte and Bunga. Kion asks Ono to check what's going on, though Ono believes that Kion will have to see it for himself. The three rush back to Beshte and Bunga and, upon noticing the jackal pups, Kion asks where Dogo is. Reirei then makes herself known, and introduces herself and Goigoi to the Lion Guard. Dogo explains that he never actually said he had no family and that he was just alone, which causes the Guard to become wary. A cry for help alerts them to another presence. Ono flies up and sees Mbeya stuck in a mud pit in Lake Matope. They allow Reirei and her family to stay, and rush off to save Mbeya.

The Lion Guard rescue Mbeya, who is grateful for their assistance. The Lion Guard are filthy, though despite Ono's fears, Kion is certain that they'll have time to clean up before Kupatana. That is, until a cry from the other animals is heard. As Kion speaks with Reirei, Ono ushers the other animals away. After speaking with them, it is decided that Reirei and her family will be given another chance and are invited to the Kupatana event. The Lion Guard run off to clean themselves, hoping to see them at the event.

Kupatana starts off wonderfully, with Zazu conducting his team as the other animals of the Pride Lands gather in the center of the grove. Towards the end of their song, Bunga asks Ono if Dogo and his family came, and Ono replies that he can't see them. The event begins, though soon after Simba's speech, Reirei and her family begin to attack the animals. Ono immediately scouts out Goigoi behind the elephants, and calls for Fuli. Ono calls for Beshte next, where the jackal pups are around the giraffes. As the pups run into him, Beshte uses his snout to catapult them in a neat pile, whilst the other animals glare down at them. After Kion takes care of Reirei, she and her family leave. Although the event was presumed over, Bunga begins to eat the fallen baobab fruit, with Ono joining in, agreeing with him over their deliciousness.

Fuli's New Family
The Lion Guard are rounding up some Buffaloes to dry ground. In his attempt to help, Bunga is knocked back into a bush where something bites him, which turns out to be Ushari. Ono is fearful, warning them not to get bitten. Bunga reveals his bite, but Ono explains that the cobra's bite is venomous, worrying the honey badger. Ono believes that the poison has hit his system, and that they'll have to suck it out. When Bunga offers them his behind, they decide to try Rafiki instead. Ono flies ahead to alert Timon and Pumbaa of the news.

When back at the Tree of Life, Rafiki reveals that Bunga is actually immune to snake poison. Bunga questions the meaning of the word, and Ono explains. The Guard are a little annoyed, particularly Fuli, who honestly believed that he was dying. After Timon and Pumbaa invite Fuli back to Hakuna Matata Falls to eat with them, Ono and the rest of the Guard question their friendship with Fuli, and decide to invite her along whenever she is alone.

Ono notices her all alone later in the day and calls out to herm scaring off the gazelle she was hunting. She assumes that there's trouble, though Ono just wanted to talk to her. He soon invites her to hunt with his family. They're soon wading through mud with Elephants trudging through, and Fuli questions what they're hunting. Ono explains that they hunt the bugs by the elephants' feet, and Fuli becomes annoyed. Her annoyance is escalated when an elephant splatters 'mud' over her. Ono checks to see if she's enjoying herself, but, after sniffing the substance on her shoulder, reveals it to be something else. Fuli is disgusted, and leaves to hunt alone once again.

Later during the day, Ono meets up with Beshte and Kion. They realise that Fuli is a loner, and that they're being better friends leaving her to her own devices. Ono suggests finding her to let her know that they understand now, and the Guard set off in search of the cheetah. Ono eventually sees her floating down the lava, and tells the Guard to hurry. Kion, Ono and Beshte arrive just in time, and, after Bunga admits that he's not immune (to which Ono isn't the least bit surprised), Beshte knocks over a tree and the Lion Guard escape.

Safe and sound in the Pride Lands, the Guard decide to cool off at the Watering Hole, but Kion remembers that Fuli likes to be alone and that it's okay if she'd rather not. Fuli explains that whilst she likes to be alone while hunting, she does in fact enjoy hanging out with them, and that she considers them her family. Ono and the Guard nod when she asks if they want to hug her, and they do so together.

The Search for Utamu
Ono scouts out a buffalo herd and reports back to the rest of the Guard. Though they seem safe, Ono soon realizes that they've move right on top of a geyser. The geyser erupts, sending the herd into panic, but Fuli quickly rounds them up. Ono and the Guard are impressed at how quickly she handled the situation, and are suddenly alerted by another cry for help. Ono flies up and spots several galagos dangling from the branch of a tree, about to fall. He reports back to the Guard, and Fuli dashes off to save them. The Guard arrives to discover that Fuli has successfully rescued the galagos.

As the Lion Guard walks through the Pride Lands, Bunga notices that the water at Mapema Rock has spread to the trees, and explains that this means it's the time when Utamu grubs can be found. In the middle of his explanation, he is interrupted by another cry for help. Ono reports a serval trapped at the edge of Big Ravine, saying that he must have attempted to leap the ravine unsuccessfully. Once again, Fuli races to the rescue. Ono compliments her after she manages to save the serval, but Kion firmly tells Fuli that the Guard is a team, and that she is doing them no good by getting herself worn out. Fuli protests, saying that cheetahs can't get worn out, and Ono corrects her, though he is quick to say that perhaps Fuli does not get worn out. Bunga decides to go find the Utamu grubs, and Kion orders Fuli to rest while they do so.

While searching for the Utamu, Bunga explains that they need to follow the dung. He says that dung beetles always lead to Utamu, and Ono tells Kion and Beshte that this is due to the fact that grubs are beetle larvae. As they continue along their way, Bunga tells the others about how he became the adoptive nephew of Timon and Pumbaa, as well as why the Utamu grubs were important to him. When he finishes his story, Ono points out that the dung beetles are now gone, but Bunga spots the tree in which he always finds the Utamu

Ono and the others watch Bunga try to climb the dead tree, and Kion, worried that the branch that Bunga is standing on won't hold him, orders Ono to steady the branch. Ono flies up and grips the edge of the branch, fluttering his wings to keep it steady. As Ono holds the branch, he notices Mzingo and his committee circling and reports to Kion. Kion decides to go check it out, but Bunga attempts to take another step so that he can reach the Utamu. The branch shatters, and Ono shoots forward, knocking into Bunga with enough force so that he is able to land safely on Beshte's back, and the Lion Guard goes to see what the vultures are up to. Ono focuses on their target and discovers to his horror that it's Fuli, who is lying on the ground, worn out.

The Guard attacks the vultures, and Ono repeatedly pecks Mwoga on the head until he flees, ordering him to leave Fuli alone. Kion uses the Roar to drive the vultures away. The Guard makes sure that Fuli is okay before going to Hakuna Matata Falls, where Bunga admits to his uncles that he was unable to find Utamu. Timon and Pumbaa reveal that they found the Utamu themselves, and Ono watches as Bunga celebrates with his family.

Follow That Hippo!
The Lion Guard arrives on the scene after hearing several Pride Landers yelling about a hyena attack. Upon discovering that the "attack" was only Kwato, Gumba, Shauku, Kambuni, and Mtoto playing a game, Ono flies up and explains to the terrified Pride Landers that it was a false alarm. Kion tells the young animals that it wasn't a good time to pretend to be hyenas, and Ono informs them that he spotted Janja and his hyenas in the Pride Lands the previous day. After Kion finishes speaking to the five friends, Ono and the Guard go off for some training.

At training, Beshte reveals that he brought Mtoto along. Kion announces that they were about to run an obstacle course, and Mtoto responds so enthusiastically that he accidentally knocks Ono over. Kion instructs Ono to keep an eye out for hyenas while the Guard runs the course, and Ono complies, pointing out that the sky is "probably the safest place to be". During the second obstable of the course, Mtoto accidentally inhales water and ends up spraying it all over Fuli. Ono taunts her slightly, reminding her of what he had said earlier.

Kion then decides to try a stealth challenge, and Ono takes to the sky again, on the lookout for hyenas. He soars over the Pride Lands as the others train. The Lion Guard later undergoes speed training. Bunga races Fuli, and though he at first believes that he beat her, Ono informs him that he did not. Kion, however, approves of them both, and instructs Ono to once again search for hyenas, and asks him to look for Beshte while he's at it. Ono agrees, noting that Beshte should have rejoined them by now. He glides over the Pride Lands and swoops over a lake before rejoining Kion and reporting that while he didn't see any hyenas, he also failed to sight Beshte. He and the Guard worry about their friend, and go to search for him. They run into Mtoto's friends, who inform them that Beshte went to save Mtoto from the hyenas. Kion tells Ono that he must find Beshte, and Ono flies up high to look. He soon spots Beshte and Mtoto in a river, heading straight towards a float of crocodiles with the hyenas behind them. He notes to himself that this situation can't be good, and goes to tell the Guard, who soon arrive on the scene to save their friend. They knock the hyenas into the water, causing the crocodiles to give chase to them instead. Ono laughs with the others as he watches Janja, Cheezi, and Chungu struggle to escape the crocodiles.

The Call of the Drongo
The Guard is alerted to three animals, a hare, a jerboa, and Muhangus, reporting that Makuu, Goigoi, and Janja are causing trouble. Kion sends Ono and Fuli to deal with Goigoi. Ono searches the area from above, then lands, startling the hare that had claimed Goigoi was around. He apologizes and explains that there was no sign of Goigoi from above, and Fuli adds that she couldn't find him either. The hare says that the greens she had gathered were gone, and that the jackals must have eaten them, causing Ono to frown doubtfully. He and Fuli return to Kion and discover that while no trace of any villain was found, the lunches of all three animals had been eaten. Ono points out that neither Makuu nor Goigoi, though said to have eaten the lunches of the hare and the jerboa, eat roots or leaves, and Kion agrees. The hare, the jerboa, and Muhangus admit to have not seen any of the villains, but to have only heard their voices. Kion asks Ono to scout the Pride Lands for Makuu, Goigoi, and Janja, but the Guard suddenly hears the sound of hyena laughter.

However, when they try to locate Janja, Fuli says that she can no longer hear him, and Ono adds that he can't see him either. A nearby bush rustles, and Kion, believing the movement to have been caused by Janja, creeps forward, but Ono flies above and halts Kion. He lands on the bush and pulls the leaves aside, revealing a drongo who introduces himself as Tamaa and reveals the direction in which the hyenas went. As the Guard rushes away, Ono suddenly realizes what has been going on. He adds to himself that Tamaa being a drongo explains everything, and halts the Guard, instructing them to follow him, as he has figured it out.

Ono leads them back to Tamaa, who is currently mimicking Janja's voice to frighten away a hyrax. Kion halts Tamaa, and Ono explains the drongo's ability. Tamaa eventually admits that he has been using his talent to mimic villains, and Ono angrily asks Tamaa who he thinks he is. Tamaa tells them that he is the Bird of a Thousand Voices. Kion tries to explain to Tamaa that what he's doing is wrong, and Tamaa acts as though he is extremely ashamed. Ono makes a disbelieving sound and flies away, landing on a branch of a nearby tree, where he soon hears the sound of Janja laughing. Ono looks ahead and spots Janja and his crew attacking an impala herd, and reports to the others, adding that this time he can see the hyenas. The Guard arrives and stops them in time.

Later, Kion looks out over the Pride Lands and notes that it's fairly quiet. Ono adds that there's no sign of Janja, Cheezi, or Chungu either. The Guard is then approached by Thurston, who tells them to add for the Outlands, as they're the only safe place to be. He explains to them that he heard Kion's voice telling the impalas to go to the Outlands, adding that "hearing is believing". Ono tells him that this isn't the case with Tamaa around, and Kion concludes that perhaps this situation was caused by both Janja and Tamaa.

The Guard heads for the Outlands, and along the way, Kion asks Ono if he can see any sign of the hyenas. Ono looks around the Outlands and sees nothing of Janja, Cheezi, or Chungu, but hears Bunga's voice yelling. Kion realizes that it must be Tamaa, and the Guard continues on their way to the Outlands. When they arrive, they find Janja confronting a frightened Tamaa. Kion sends the hyenas running, and Tamaa and the Guard return to the Pride Lands. Ono tells Tamaa that he helped save the impalas, and Tamaa thanks the Guard. He promises to use his talent only for good before flying away.

Paintings and Predictions
The Lion Guard arrives to help a distressed baby gazelle. Kion asks Ono if he's all right, and Ono flies down next to the gazelle, reporting that while he is unharmed, his hoof is stuck under a rock. Beshte and Bunga free the gazelle, but Bunga and the gazelle wind up sliding down a steep slope. Ono realizes that they're heading right towards a cliff, but thankfully, Kion saves them. Ono decides to see the gazelle home, starting to point out that it looks like it's going to rain. The rain starts before he even finishes his sentence, and Fuli sarcastically tells him that he made a good call.

Later, Ono joins the Guard at the Lair of the Lion Guard bearing news. He reports that the baby gazelle is fine, but that the zebras are stampeding. When the Guard reaches the zebras, Ono flies above the herd. He looks ahead and spots four hyraxes in the zebras' path, and is quick to tell Kion. Ahead, a large rock begins to fall from a rock formation. Ono notices this and alerts Kion to the problem, so Fuli is able to steer the zebras out of harm's way. Ono helps the Guard slow them down, then listens to Kion interrogate Thurston. When the zebra reports hearing a "great big boom", Ono attributes this to mean thunder, and gives Thurston a general, brief explanation of what thunder is. He reassures the zebra that he has nothing to worry about now that the storm is gone, then leads the zebras home on Kion's orders. He flies ahead of them and stops them when they reach their grazing grounds. A female zebra thanks him, and he tells her that he was doing his duty. Ono suddenly hears the sound of hyena laughter and sees Janja, Cheezi, and Chungu attacking the zebras. He realizes that he has to warn the Guard.

Ono returns to the rest of the Guard and delivers this news. Kion instructs him to lead them to the zebras, and Ono obeys. Once the Guard arrives, Kion tells Ono to lead the zebras away from the hyenas and try to calm them down. Once the hyenas are gone, Ono does a quick count of the herd and discovers that three are missing. He tells this to the rest of the Guard, and explains that while he's managed to locate them, they're stranded at Maji Baridi Falls. Kion tells him to lead the way to the Falls. On the way, Ono finds a tree that Kion will be able to see the zebras from. However, the rest of the Guard jumps on the tree as well, and Ono takes wing just before it cracks and falls over. He spies a shortcut to the zebras through a forest of trees, but Bunga claims to know a different shortcut.

As the Guard swims through Bunga's "shortcut", Ono tells Beshte, Fuli, and Bunga that it isn't a shortcut, and asks what's going on. Bunga says that they're trying to save Kion, and Ono asks what from. They explain that Rafiki's paintings predict the future, and that one painting depicted Kion falling from a tree branch. Ono realizes that he too had better help, and the Guard resolves to not let Kion near a tree. Just then, their leader calls over to them from a tree branch above the river that is between them and the lost zebras. Ono tries to warn Kion and alights in front of him. As he tries to explain, the other three jump onto the branch and launch Kion and themselves off. Kion asks what's going on, and Ono and the others try to explain about the paintings, but Kion still doesn't believe them. As Beshte gets up, he accidentally bumps into a boulder, which rolls towards the zebras, causing them to panic and run into a river leading to Maji Baridi Falls. He tells the Guard where the zebras are heading, and Kion decides to roar from a branch under the waterfall to save them. Kion's plan works, but he slips off of the branch. Ono yells Kion's name in horror, but is relieved to discover that Kion landed safely on a ledge just below the branch.

Back at the Lair, Rafiki reveals that he paintings show the past, not the future, and that the painting Bunga thought to be Kion was actually Nala's Father. He shows them the full animation, then has Bunga clean up some paint that he spilled, and Ono laughs with the rest of the Guard.

The Mbali Fields Migration
Ono flies over the Pride Lands and returns to the Guard to report that Muhimu's Herd and Swala's Herd are fighting each other. Though the Guard doubts that zebras and gazelles really are fighting, Ono insists that they are, and the Guard goes to check it out. Upon seeing the battling herds, Kion asks Ono if he can see Muhimu and Swala, and Ono informs him that they're in the middle of everything. The Guard approaches the herd leaders, and they reveal that they're fighting over grazing grounds. Kion declares that there's enough grass for both of them, but Ono contradicts him as he flies above, explaining that except for where the herds are, there's nothing but dirt. Later, it is decided that the Guard will lead the herds to Mbali Fields. Ono glides over the herds and returns to Kion, reporting that everyone is ready. Kion asks him if he scouted out the best route, and Ono tells him that they're to go through the plains past Maji Baridi Falls, down Rocky Ridge, then through a canyon, adding that it's pretty simple. Kion soon asks Ono to point the way, and the Trail to Hope begins. Eventually, Ono descends, and Kion inquires how it looks from above. Ono says that everything is good, though it appears the herds are slowing down. Kion assures the herds that they'll get to Mbali Fields soon, pausing to have Ono confirm that they will. Ono points out that the fields are visible from where they stand, but hopes aloud that they'll reach them before an approaching storm hits. The sight of Mbali Fields proves to be too tempting for Muhimu, who charges forward and causes a stampede. Ono flies out of the way and pursues them with the rest of the Guard. As the herds run through a canyon, Ono alerts Kion to a rock that's about to fall, and the Guard manages to save the Pride Landers, but the rocks block their way to Mbali Fields. Kion has Ono search for another route, however, though he manages to locate one, it unfortunately leads through the Outlands. He relays this to the Guard, and Kion decides to use the route despite its dangers. Just then, the storm begins. Soon, a flash flood rushes through the canyon. Ono leads the zebras and gazelles safely up to higher ground, and soon the rest of the Guard rejoins him. Ono, Beshte, Fuli, and Bunga keep an eye on the herds whilst Kion seeks advice from his grandfather. Soon, he returns, his determination renewed, and the journey through the Outlands begins. In the Outlands, Muhimu enters labor. Kion wonders what to do, but Ono informs him that he only knows about eggs. Swala tells them to leave it to her and a number of female zebras. Fuli points out that Muhimu can't have her baby in the Outlands, but Ono flies up and reports that she can, and she is. Kion instructs Ono, Fuli, and Beshte to lead the herds to the grazing grounds, and Ono tells Kion that he'll see him there before departing.

Later at Mbali Fields, Ono soars over the peacefully grazing herds and reports to Kion that all herd members are present and accounted for, declaring the migration to be over. Muhimu's Son approaches them and nickers, and Ono laughs with the rest of the Guard as Bunga talks to and plays with the zebra foal.

Bunga and the King
Ono flies over to Kion and reports that there are antelopes stuck in the mud near Chekundu Cliffs, telling him that they're very stuck. He concludes that the rainstorm last night had probably caused a mudslide. He heads back to the cliffs with Kion following. As Ono watches the rest of the Guard help out the antelope, he hears a loud crash and takes to the air to see what caused it. He spots a sinkhole and informs the Guard that Simba appears to have fallen in. Kion asks if his father is all right, but Ono replies that he couldn't tell. Kion orders him to lead the way, and Ono flies to the sinkhole.

At the sinkhole, the rest of the Guard soon joins Kion, Ono, Nala, and Kiara, and Bunga dives into the sinkhole. Ono goes down into the sinkhole to take a look per Kion's instructions, where he greets Simba respectfully and tells him that Kion wanted him to take a look around. Simba asks Ono what he sees, and Ono reports that Simba is stuck in a hole. Ono assures Simba that Kion will think of something. He is then stuck by a falling rock, which causes him to quickly fly out of the hole and perch on the edge. He reports to Kion that he couldn't sight any way for Simba and Bunga to get out, adding that the walls are crumbling, and informing Kion that he would appreciate it if he wasn't sent down there again. The edge of the sinkhole begins to crumble and fall away, and the group is forced to flee from the edge. Soon, they hear another loud crash, and Ono flies up to see what happened. He tells them that he can't see Simba and Bunga, but thankfully the pair soon surface, and Simba explains that Bunga tried to climb out.

Kion gets an idea and leads the Guard away. As the Guard pushes a large log back to the sinkhole, Ono perches on it and gives directions, telling them when to stop. He flies off of the log as Beshte begins to push it, and watches as it crashes down. The plan fails, but Bunga notices a hole that may lead to some underground caverns where he and Simba can meet the Guard. Kion tells the Guard to head to the caverns, but Ono protests, pointing out how tricky the caves can be and saying that he's unsure if he can navigate them. Kion decides to seek out Timon's help, and Ono agrees, deciding to go get him.



In the caverns, Timon and Pumbaa are very upset and Bunga and Simba's situation and believe themselves to be lost. Ono points out that the entrance is very close, but this does not comfort them. Ono remarks to Beshte that they aren't exactly inspiring confidence, but Beshte reminds him that they're just worried about Bunga and Simba. Eventually, Timon and Pumbaa compose themselves, and as the group moves through the caverns, they hear Bunga and Simba's voices. As they approach Bunga and Simba, they realize that a gorge is separating them. Ono watches in disbelief as Bunga climbs onto Simba's back and Simba leaps over the gorge.

Back above ground, Ono sings Hakuna Matata for Ma Tembo's Herd along with the royal family and the rest of the Guard.

The Imaginary Okapi
Once the Guard almost finishes playing a round of hide-and-seek, Fuli asks the others how long it took Kion to find them. Ono reports that Kion found him quickly. Kion then has Beshte reveal himself, and Ono tells the hippo that for someone of his size, he's a skilled hider. It's now Fuli's turn to be it, and Bunga declares that he's the fastest hider, causing Ono to note that he's not certain Bunga knows that it doesn't count for anything. Fuli calls for the others to hide, and Ono glides away.

However, Fuli soon calls for the game to end. Ono emerges from a tree and joins the others, who have found some tracks that are pronounced to be leopard tracks. Ono is puzzled, remarking that there aren't any leopards in the Pride Lands. On Kion's orders, Ono flies up and to look for the leopard. He flies over the Pride Lands and soon catches sight of the leopard stalking a gazelle herd. He descends and warns the Guard of the danger, and Kion tells him to lead the way. When they arrive at the herd, the leopard introduces himself as Makucha and refuses to leave unless they can catch him before dashing away. He escapes successfully, and Ono asks the rest of the Guard if they noticed that the gazelles weren't frightened of Makucha in the least. They realize the herds will be sitting ducks, with Ono adding that this especially concerns the ducks themselves.

Kion begins to divide the others up, and after pairing Ono with Bunga, notices that Beshte is missing. Ono assures his leader that they'll find him before taking off after Bunga. Bunga soon calls to Ono, announcing that he's found their friend, and Ono declares that he saw him first, but accepts that Bunga found him first. Beshte explains that he was spending time with his friend Ajabu, and Ono comments that he only saw Beshte, nobody else. Beshte describes Ajabu as a mix of three animals, and Ono slowly says that Ajabu sounds different. As Beshte tries to explain more, Ono suggests that he's been hiding alone for too long. Bunga tells Beshte that the Guard needs them now, and Ono agrees, ordering the duo to follow him back.

Back with the rest of the Guard, Ono listens to Beshte explain that he told his new friend that there were no leopards in the Pride Lands. Kion breaks up and argument between Beshte and Bunga and leads the Guard forward, intent on finding the leopard. When the group finds more tracks, Bunga declares that they're on the right track, intending it to be a joke. He asks Ono if it was funny, and the egret simply gives a short, ambiguous answer. Beshte suddenly yells that he sees "him" and runs forward. Ono wonders why he didn't see Makucha, and notes that he still doesn't see him a few moments later. After a wild chase in which Ono ends up crashing into a flamingo, the group discovers that they were chasing not Makucha, but Ajabu. Bunga tries to convince Beshte that Ajabu is only imaginary, and Ono agrees. Bunga continues to argue, which ends up with him hurting Beshte's feelings.

After Beshte leaves, Kion asks why neither Ono nor Bunga believe Beshte. Ono explains that they never saw Ajabu even when Beshte claimed that he was present. Kion backs Beshte up, and Ono realizes that he and Bunga should apologize. They find Beshte and Ono informs him that Ajabu sounded made-up and says sorry. Kion and Fuli arrive, and Beshte leads the Guard forward to find Ajabu. They soon spot a zebra herd panicking and running, with the leopard stalking towards them. The Lion Guard follows Makucha for a short time, then pauses. Beshte explains that Ajabu was probably hiding in the herd, and expresses the thought that he can count on the Guard. Suddenly, an okapi runs by, and Beshte declares that it's Ajabu. Ono is surprised to hear that Ajabu is actually real, and looks apologetically at Beshte. They notice Makucha chasing Ajabu, and Ono dives at the leopard to stop him. Eventually, Makucha flees, and Beshte is able to introduce Ono and the others to Ajabu.

Kion has his parents give Ajabu their blessing, permitting the okapi to stay in the Pride Lands. The Lion Guard decides to play hide-and-seek with him to celebrate his being a Pride Lander.

Too Many Termites
Upon patrolling the Pride Lands at night, the Lion Guard hears someone calling them. Ono leads the Guard to a pair of aardvarks whose den has reportedly been invaded by hyenas. Ono watches as Kion uses his Roar to drive them away. Later, in the Lair of the Lion Guard, Ono flies in and gets the attention of the others. He reports that the Mekundu Bats' tree is falling apart with the bats still inside. When asked why he didn't awaken the bats, Ono shudders and explains simply that they're bats. He becomes defensive when Bunga questions his fear, and Kion assures Ono that he was right to alert them. They exit the Lair with Ono leading the Guard across the Pride Lands.

Kion asks Ono which way is the fastest, and Ono scouts out a fallen tree over a ravine that they can cross. As soon as the others cross it, the tree shatters. They continue on their way, and Ono soon points out the tree. He and the others try and fail to awaken the bats until Bunga climbs into the tree and drives them out. Ono cries out in terror as they fly towards him, spinning him around and causing him to fall out of the air, landing on Beshte and asking if they're gone, and Beshte assures him that they are. The Guard notices a large number of termites on the tree, and Ono agrees with Kion's theory that they ate through the wood, noting that as termites eat wood, too many termites would eat too much wood. More trees collapse as they speak, and Kion decides to consult Simba.

Simba suggests that they go to the aardwolves, and Ono remarks that while he's heard of aardwolves, he's never seen one. Simba tells them more, and the Guard realizes that they mistakenly drove aardwolves out of the Pride Lands, believing them to be hyenas. Kion decides to go to the Outlands and retrieve the aardwolves. As they track the pack, they notice no termites in the Outlands. Ono comments that as soon as they get back home, they will have a copious amount to eat. They soon find the aardwolves, who flee, and Ono and the Guard pursue them, calling for them. When they fail to stop them, Kion decides that the aardwolves are afraid of them, and Ono echoes his statement, surprised. They realize that they need to find the aardwolves, and Ono spots one of them running towards a cliff. He relays this information to the Guard and watches as Bunga saves the aardwolf. Kion explains his mistake, and the aardwolf indignantly asks if he looks like a hyena. Ono agrees that he does. After being told that they need to find the rest of his pack, the aardwolf asks what's in it for him, to which Ono replies that he gets to go home. The aardwolf eventually complies and leads the Guard away.

Ono soon determines that the aardwolves are hiding a cave and confirms this to the Guard and Mjomba. He protests against Bunga's plan of going in alone, and it is decided that Mjomba will do so instead. However, the cave soon seals itself from the inside. Kion asks Ono if he can see through a crack in the cave, and Ono decides to try. He peers inside, gasps, and whispers his catchphrase. Returning to Kion, he utters a single word; "jackals." Beshte breaks into the cave with the rest of the Guard following, stopping the jackals just in time. Ono waits outside of the cave and tells Kion when they're all clear. With all the aardwolves safe, the Guard leads them home. Back in the Lair, Bunga is feeling upset and lethargic. Ono suggests a thank-you gift of termites from the aardwolves to cheer him up, and when Bunga declares that he really does feel better, Ono laughs.

The Trouble With Galagos
At Hakuna Matata Falls, the Lion Guard are happily relaxing, whilst Bunga performs a few dives for them. Before Bunga can continue, a group of galagos cry for help and rush into the Guard, causing Ono to reflexly ascend to avoid getting hit. One galago, Laini, leaps onto Kion's muzzle and pleads for his help. She worriedly informs them that a leopard has moved into their tree. Ono remarks that there aren't any leopards in the Pride Lands, and Laini refutes his statement for the present, adding that the leopard wants to eat them, begging again for Kion's help. He agrees, though a cry for help alerts them to another situation. Ono scans the area and reveals a giraffe is stuck in a tree, much to Fuli's disbelief. With Ono confirming that it has to be seen, Kion is about to order the Guard away, despite Laini hysterical pleas to deal with the leopard first.

They rush to the scene and Ono lands on the tree where Shingo has his neck and tongue trapped in the branches. Kion sends Bunga to help out. Bunga does so, freeing his tongue and then freeing his neck. Screams soon alert them to the galagos' presence, where the galagos once again stampede over to the Guard, causing Ono to once again fly away. When asked why they did not stay, Laini tells them how they heard a 'pfft' sound, followed by an awful smell. Bunga comments that it was likely his uncle Pumbaa, to which Ono agrees with. Despite being told to return, Laini insists on staying with the Lion Guard.

Back at the galagos tree, the Lion Guard spot the sleeping leopard. The galagos are told to wait behind whilst they deal with the leopard, and the Lion Guard approach the tree. Kion orders the Guard to surround it for when the leopard wakes up, whilst Ono softly lands in the tree. Kion gives Ono the go ahead and he startles the leopard, who drops down to the ground, growling intimidatingly at the Lion Guard. As the Guard approach, the leopard becomes jittery and wails loudly, pleading with the Guard not to hurt him. He explains that he thought they were baboons, since they were chasing him in his dream. When Ono asks if he is the big, scary leopard, he refutes, introducing himself as Badili, the big, friendly leopard. He then explains that he never meant to kick the galagos out, and that he had nowhere else to go. When questioned over his home, he mentions that it's in Mirihi Forest, which Ono recognises is from the Back Lands. Badili continues to persuade them to let him stay, even frightening Ono slightly with his sharp claws in the process. His efforts fail, and the Guard agree to walk him back home.

On the way back, Badili makes frequent excuses to delay their arrival. When he finally leaves, the Guard follow him in secret, concealing themselves in a bush nearby. They watch as another leopard named Mapigano leaps down and immediately starts to taunt and bully Badili. The Lion Guard hope Badili will stand up for himself, but it is soon made apparent that he cannot. As a result, the Lion Guard reveal themselves and intimidate Mapigano into leaving. Badili thanks the Guard, who leave the leopard to relax in his home.

Soon, the Guard are back to their patrol, with Ono confirming that Embamba Canyon is clear. Bunga hears Laini's voice, and Ono confirms it as she rushes up to Kion. Sure enough, it turns out that Badili is back in their tree, and they are certain that he wants to eat them this time. They return to their tree, and approach the sleeping leopard. After getting him down, Badili is glad to see the Lion Guard. When asked what happened, he reveals that Mapigano returned. It is decided that running Mapigano out themselves was the wrong thing to do, and that the Guard instead needs to teach Badili to stand up for himself. Ono can't teach him to be keener with his sight (nor how to fly, as per Bunga's suggestion), but he agrees to help him with eye contact whilst the rest of the Guard offer their assistance in training the leopard. Badili eventually comes around to the idea.

As they teach Badili how to find his roar, Ono constantly makes eye contact with Badili, though Badili runs away from Ono and his own reflection. Later on, Ono's eye contact irritates Badili, and unleashes a growl, which excites both of them. After more training, Ono lifts Badili's head to come face to face with Kion. After growling, Badili lets loose a fierce roar over a cliff, exciting the Lion Guard. Then, Badili's enthusiasm begins to shine, and he returns with the Guard to Mapigano.

Along the way, the Lion Guard go over what he is to say to Mapigano, with Ono checking what he plans on doing. As they approach his tree, the Lion Guard wait behind in the same bush they found the last time, and watch Badili speak with Mapigano. Ono becomes concerned when Badili starts to falter, placing his wing over his eyes. However, Badili eventually regains his confidence, and manages to drive Mapigano away. The Guard come out and congratulate Badili. Badili is worried that they may have seen how scared he was, but Ono states that he saw a leopard standing up for himself, which delights Badili. The Lion Guard then return home, with Badili thanking them for believing in him. Back at Hakuna Matata Falls, Kion, Fuli, Beshte and Ono are relaxing, much like they were earlier before being interrupted. Suddenly, Laini appears again, with mention that someone is in their tree again. The Guard return to their tree, only to find Bunga nestled with three galagos, snoring away. The honey badger leaps down the tree and grabs Laini, giving her a hug. When the hug is too tight, Laini comments that maybe the leopard wasn't so bad after all, causing the rest of the Guard to laugh happily.

Janja's New Crew
Ono and the Lion Guard are checking the Pride Lands after a storm, when suddenly Janja, followed by Cheezi, Chungu, Nne and Tano, slide down in front of them. Janja attempts to weasel his way out, but Cheezi and Chungu reveal his true intentions. Ono is quick to help Chungu in particular as he struggles with the pronunciation of 'wildebeest'. Kion sends them on their way using his Roar, and the Lion Guard continue their patrol. As they are walking along, a mudslide falls down, blocking the path from Big Springs to Mekundu Cliffs. Kion tasks Ono and Bunga with keeping other animals away from the mud slide whilst the rest of the Guard clean up. They do so and as Twiga approaches them and attempts to move past, Ono swoops in to deny her access. Bunga also explains the reason why, and Twiga thanks them for the heads up. Bunga finds her words hilarious, assuming that she was trying to joke around. Twiga becomes confused, and Ono urges her not to pay him any attention. Just as she leaves, Thurston approaches in a rush, becoming offended when Bunga blocks his path. Despite both Bunga and Ono trying to inform him of the blockage, he rushes away regardless. Bunga hopes that he'll make it, but Thurston soon calls for their assistance after he falls in the mud himself, annoying Ono slightly. Having done their duties, Ono and Bunga return to Kion, Fuli and Beshte, who have finally cleared up the debris. Ono swoops up after hearing a commotion, and reveals two animals trapped in a mudslide headed for a cliff. The Lion Guard assist the creatures, which turn out to be Cheezi and Chungu. The Lion Guard are positive that Janja is nearby, and Kion sends Ono to check. Cheezi and Chungu become excited over their leader's possible return and explain to the Guard about what happened. Ono announces that he can't see Janja and, after a short discussion between Kion and Ono, it is decided that they can stay, provided they clean up after the animals by eating only the carcasses, thus completing the Circle of Life instead of interfering with it. Cheezi and Chungu are only too happy to oblige, and chow down on a nearby carcass. Still suspicious, Kion asks Ono to keep an eye on them. Ono agrees, but finds a stampede of sable antelopes running towards Rocky Plains instead. The Lion Guard rush over and assist them. Whilst most of the Guard are unsure exactly what started it, with Ono unable to report any suspects, Kion is certain that they are to blame. Ono disbelieves Kion, until he explains that it is most likely connected to Cheezi and Chungu. The Lion Guard return to the sleeping hyenas and wake them up, but it soon becomes apparent that whilst Janja was involved, they were innocent. They mention that it must have been 'dream Janja', and the Lion Guard realise that he must be around somewhere. After hearing the leader call out nearby, the Lion Guard soon rush to where Janja is trapped once Ono locates Janja on a rock at the side of a cliff. Janja is furious at the betrayal of his new team members, but equally disappointed to see the Lion Guard. He gladly spills the beans and explains what they were up to, and the Lion Guard rush off. The Lion Guard manage to make it to Nne and Tano just in time, and Kion uses his Roar of the Elders to throw them back into the Outlands before they can attack the herd or cause anymore damage. With the main danger over, Ono and the Lion Guard return to the hyena trio to check on them. The rock has collapsed, but the hyenas are safe, and they quickly run back to the Outlands together, with the Lion Guard watching them leave.

Baboons!
The Lion Guard are out on patrol on a clear day. All seems to be normal, aside from an impending rainstorm which Ono reports. He suddenly notices Mzingo's Committee circling nearby. Concerned, Kion orders Ono to lead the way, and he and the Guard run off to see what's happening. They soon discover a Baby Baboon that is being chased by Mzingo, Mwoga and another one of his Committee members. The vultures dive in, but Ono flies towards Mwoga, causing him to back down. When the rest of the Guard join in, Mzingo calls for his Committee to retreat, leaving the Baby Baboon safe with the Guard near a river. The rainstorm commences, and the Baby Baboon is swept away by a wave of water. Fuli races ahead of Ono and the Guard to save him. Ono then scouts around to find where the Baby Baboon may have wound up, but instead notices an island which he could not recall seeing before. He uses his keen sight to find Kiara, Tiifu and Zuri stranded on the island, and returns to find Kion. He locates him with the rest of the Guard and Fuli, who managed to save the Baby Baboon. Ono then interrupts their conversation, but gets distracted by the baby's affectionate noises. Kiara then calls over to them, and Ono confirms that she was what he was going to talk about. After Kiara explains what has happened, Fuli is sent to return the Baby Baboon whilst Ono and the rest of the Guard stay to help Kiara. The Lion Guard consider their options. Bunga suggests letting Kion use the Roar of the Elders to push back the water, but Kion refuses, since it would likely destroy the island as well. Kion then suggests that they make a bridge. Beshte pushes a tree over to create a bridge for the trapped lioness cubs, but after falling, the water washes it away and more of the island floats away with it, much to everyone's disappointment. Ono flies back to the island, just in time to see Kiara's own plan to use a rock as a stepping stone fail as well. He is impressed by the idea, and disappointed by its failure, but returns to relay the news onto Kion. Ono explains what happened with Kiara's plan, and Kion is impressed. He believes that both of their ideas were good plans, and comes up with the idea to combine them. Beshte and Bunga prepare to move another boulder from their side, and Kion commands Ono to call Kiara and tell her to bring Tiifu and Zuri to the tree on their side. Ono is quick to realise what Kion is up to, and flies away. Kiara agrees to Kion's plan, though before she can act, a chunk of the island holding Zuri and Tiifu collapses, and the two fall into the water. Ono is fearful for the cubs, but Kiara swiftly rushes to the edge and grabs them with her teeth, pulling them to shore. The Lion Guard are relieved to see them safe, and the two cubs are grateful to Kiara for saving them. Kiara then turns to Kion to confirm that he's ready, and he, Ono and the rest of the Guard push the boulder into the water. He calls for Kiara, who in turn checks that Tiifu and Zuri are in position. Upon their confirmation she joins them and the trio push the tree over and onto the rock. The three cubs walk over the log to join Ono and the Lion Guard on the mainland, and although Tiifu believes that Kiara did it, she comments that they all did it. Later, at The Royal Buffalo Wallow, Ono and the Lion Guard watch the event from a nearby cliff. Fuli then joins them, and confirms that the mission has been completed. Ono is pleased to see her back, along with the rest of the Lion Guard.

Beware the Zimwi
Ono is listening to a scary story told by Rafiki about a legendary creature called the Zimwi. Suddenly, the story is interrupted by some shaking bushes, though it is revealed to be Beshte, practising his bellows for The Bellow Fellows. He explains that if he is successful in an audition with them, he'll be allowed to bellow with them. The focus returns to Rafiki, who tells the remaining tale to them in song before ushering them away to bed. Ono is slightly concerned about the Ono, but tries to conceal his thoughts. When Mtoto, Young Hare, Porcupine Brothers and Young Rhino show signs of fear, Kion suggests that they spend the night together. Beshte suggests the same thing to the Guard, and Ono agrees. They sleep near a waterfall in Hakuna Matata Falls, when they're awoken by the small animals again, who claim to have seen the Zimwi. Timon and Pumbaa overhear this, and tell their own tale of how Timon knows the Zimwi. Although Ono is becoming visibly worried, Kion is positive that there is nothing to be afraid of, and the Lion Guard rush out to discover what the Zimwi really is. They continue through the night, and encounter some noise near some trees. Ono is startled by some small creatures that rush past his feet, but they turn out to be a trio of genets along the way. Genet apologises to Ono, who assures her that he wasn't scared. Beshte then asks what they're doing out so late, and she explains that they're on their way home. Bunga starts to tell her about the Zimwi and frightens the genets away. They move on but become startled by a strange noise which turns out be Beshte practising again, so Ono comments that he isn't sure what's scarier - Beshte or the Zimwi. They continue and locate Thurston, who has been frightened over something unknown. They discover that it is not the Zimwi he's scared of. He, like Kion, shares the belief that the Zimwi is not real. Soon, he remembers that he was running away from the genets, and bounds away again just thinking about them. Soon, the Lion Guard approach a canyon. Before they enter, several eyes in a nearby bush peer towards the Lion Guard. The Guard become nervous, and and Kion calls for them to move in. They surround the bushes and, just as they're about to attack, some gazelles leap out, frightened and pleading with the Guard not to hurt them. They assume that these are the creatures they've been looking for, and they reveal that they're hiding from the Zimwi before they direct their attention to a giant shadow in the canyons before leaping back into the bush. This time, even Kion loses his confidence as he watches the shadow escape into the canyon. Together, they cautiously walk into the ravine, which leads to a dead end. As they get closer to the figure, the moon becomes enshrouded by clouds, and thunder booms in the distance. They see the tall figure in the darkness up close and cry out 'Zimwi' in fear. Ono calls for everyone to run, and they retreat back to the gazelles but accidentally startle them with their own fear. Kion orders Beshte to make a path to a clearing, and Fuli redirects the gazelles out where they can wear themselves out. They are disappointed with themselves for running away from the Zimwi, but soon Ono gathers enough confidence to rise above her fear. Together, the Lion Guard return to the Zimwi. They return to the Zimwi, and make themselves known. The Zimwi makes soft noises, before rolling off a tall mound. Although startled by it, they rush over. They halt when the Zimwi asks them not to hurt them, and watch with slight fear as the Zimwi separates into two creatures. It is revealed that the Porcupine Brothers were huddled together, and that gave the illusion of a much more frightening creature. When they question how they appeared so tall, Ono reveals that they were on top of a termite mound, which gave them their tall stature. He remains atop the mound as the Guard realise their mistake. The next morning, Beshte prepares for his audition, and the rest of the Guard join him for support. The Bellow Fellows emerge from the water and take their place on some rocks nearby in Big Springs, and Fuli asks Beshte if these are the hippos that he needs to bellow for. He confirms it, though also adds that he's still scared. Kion reminds him that he stood up to the Zimwi, despite not knowing that it wasn't real, which gives Beshte the confidence boost he needed. They watch as Beshte begins, though Ono merely shakes his head and utters 'Hapana' at his performance. Much to their relief, Beshte succeeds and the Guard are happy for their friend.

Lions of the Outlands
Ono is getting ready to race Fuli in the Lair of the Lion Guard, when Bunga rushes in. Bunga then agrees to be their referee, and takes his place. Ono starts off managing to keep up with Fuli, but just as he is getting confident, Fuli races past him and wins the race. Ono finishes a little later, and Bunga urges him to try again. Ono contemplates strategies, agreeing to a rematch. A few more races later and Ono still has not managed to defeat Fuli. He crashes into Bunga and collapses onto the floor, exhausted. Rafiki then notices that Kion is absent, and Bunga remembers that he was supposed to tell them that he left with Jasiri for the Outlands to deal with some lions over there. Ono questions why lions are in the Outlands, and Rafiki becomes alarmed. He tells them the story of the Outsiders, a group of lions who worshipped Scar. Ono leaves with Bunga, Beshte and Fuli to deal with the problem. They meet up with Jasiri, who tells them that Kion has joined Zira and her family. Ono becomes worried, and the Guard race off to save Kion. Ono flutters above and locates Kion in a dead end clearing, surrounded by the Outsiders. He alerts the rest of the Guard and Jasiri, who come racing in to save Kion. Ono swoops low and scares off one lioness whilst everyone else assists in cornering the pride of lions. When Zira orders her lionesses to stand tall, Bunga encourages Kion to use the Roar. But since Zira poisoned his mind, Kion refuses, until Bunga refreshes his memory. Kion then picks up the courage to use the Roar, and blast the Outsiders far away. When one of Zira's other children, Kovu, misses the blast, Ono glares towards him (possibly) angrily until he leaves.

Ono then joins the Guard back at the reclaimed watering hole with Jasiri's Clan, where everything is back to normal. Jasiri comments that she is glad to have them as her friends.

Never Roar Again
Ono and the rest of the Lion Guard are chasing Janja, Cheezi, Chungu, Nne and Tano out of the Pride Lands. After they leap over the border into the Outlands, the Lion Guard return to their usual patrol. A short while later, they hear their laughter, and Ono uses his keen sight to confirm that the hyenas are back. Disgruntled, the Lion Guard take off again to deal with them. When they arrive, the hyenas have surrounded Nala, and Kion uses his Roar in anger. He saves his mother, but the Roar continues pushing forward until it hits the nearby cliffs. It then returns, much to everyone's surprise, throwing Ono around the air. After Kion has saved Nala from falling down a crack in the earth, he asks if everyone is okay. Ono replies from a distance, causing everyone to look his way. They appear mildly concerned when they glance over, and it is revealed that Ono has lost his crest feathers. One of them falls to his beak, and he mentions how it looks like one of his own. They decide against telling him, hoping he won't notice. Ono is still confused by their words. Back in The Lair of the Lion Guard, Ono is positive that the feathers will grow back, and not overly upset. However, he glances into the water and sees the true extent of the feather loss. He worries about what the other egrets will say, and asks if they think they will notice. Bunga exclaims that they definitely will, though after some gesticulation by Fuli, changes his opinion and claims to not have noticed himself. Beshte adds that his head looks just like a hippo backside, and that it's just fine. Ono becomes disconcerted, and Bunga tries to cheer him up by telling him to "Stand Up, Stand Out", which makes Ono feel briefly at ease again. A short while later, Zazu appears and after being asked by Fuli what he's doing, he replies that he's doing Ono's job (apparently) and that a rockslide has cut off the Giraffes watering hole, but no one was injured. Ono is concerned, and whilst still annoyed, Zazu turns around to face him and leaps back a bit at the sight. It doesn't take long for them to remember what has happened, and Kion leads the Guard out. They halt when they realise that Ono is not following. He wishes to stay behind, but Zazu ushers him out and the rest of the Lion Guard follow. The Lion Guard reach the giraffes who are waiting patiently. Twiga becomes annoyed as Ono swoops in front of her, and Shingo tells him to wait his turn, calling him an 'egghead' in the process. They laugh at the egret, and although Fuli and Bunga arrive to call off the teasing, Bunga only manages to make it worse. After a while, Beshte manages to knock the rocks down, after Kion refuses to use his Roar. Ono and the Guard start to head off. As the Guard walk back, they hear a cry for help. They discover a klipspringer on a rock in the middle of a fast flowing river. Bunga again suggests using the Roar to stop it, but Kion quickly decides that he has a 'better' idea. He asks Beshte to knock down a withered tree and, once he has done so, Kion begins to walk across it. The rotten tree soon breaks and Kion is left in the center of it. The rest of the Guard try to save him but don't heed Kion's warning in time, and the entire log collapses. The tree bark hits Ono on his bottom, and the commotion causes the klipspringer to leap across to safety. The Lion Guard swim to shore, and Kion notices the klipspringer bouncing around nearby. As Ono settles down on a nearby tree branch, a member of his flock calls out to him and asks what happened. Ono then notices that he is missing his tail feathers in addition to his head feathers and, despite Bunga trying to cheer him up, the egret becomes embarrassed by his appearance again. The Guard continue on their path, but Bunga and Kion wait behind to speak with each other. Back in the lair, Bunga has given Ono a headdress made out of leaves and flowers. Fuli enters and almost questions it, but instead explains that Makuu has entered The Flood Plains and taken over it entirely. She orders Ono to locate Kion, and to tell him to meet them there. As he leaves, Bunga calls out that the headdress is a 'Bunga Original' and to be careful with it. Ono locates Kion speaking with his mother, Nala, about what happened earlier. Kion questions the headdress, but Ono tells him he'll explain later and informs him of Makuu's appearance. They rush off together to the Flood Plains, where Kion has a showdown with Makuu. Ono is startled when Nala is knocked into the water by Makuu's Float, but Kion is able to save the day by using his Roar in a unique way. Ono then flutters back down, excited to announce that his crest feathers are growing back. When one of his flock call over, it is revealed that he and two other egrets have removed their crest and tail feathers. Beshte then comments that Ono has started a trend with the other egrets, and Ono realizes that he really has done.

The Lost Gorillas
Ono carefully observes Bunga as he carefully removes Zazu from a beehive, having flown directly into it. When he is loose, Zazu explains that he was looking for the Lion Guard, and that the pangolins are spraying everywhere. Ono comments that they only do that when they're threatened, and Kion leads the Lion Guard away to see what the problem is. The Lion Guard arrive on the scene, and are amazed by what they see. Two gorillas are holding a pangolin each, having a stare down. The gorillas, named Majinuni and Hafifu, start squeezing the animals under their armpits, causing them to spray. Holding his nose, Bunga mistakes them for baboons, and although Fuli believes they act like them, both Ono and Beshte are certain that they're not. Kion approaches the animals and pins them down, allowing the pangolins to escape. The two gorillas seem happy when the rest of the Guard approach, but Kion is more interested in knowing why they are there. They reply that they're looking for King 'Zimba'. When they realise that they're looking for Simba, the pair ask if they know him. When it's revealed that Kion is his son, they become more excited and tell him that they have an important message from his father since they too are princes. Ono remains silent while Fuli drags Kion away, unable to believe that the immature animals could possibly have a message. After more silly behavior and a failed attempt at explaining their motto, Kuishi ni Kucheka, Kion finally agrees to take them to his father. When Bunga is picked up by Hafifu, he blasts Ono, Fuli and Beshte with flatulence, which annoys Ono. Back on Pride Rock, the Lion Guard find out that the father of the gorillas, King Sokwe, made a peace treaty with Simba years ago. Every wet season, he sends a message to confirm whether or not he still agrees to the peace. However, when the two princes arrive, they have forgotten the message. Simba sends out the Lion Guard to take them back home in the Theluji Mountains. The Lion Guard set out and approach the mountain base. With the gorillas uncertain of the way home, Ono scouts out a path they can use, and the Guard proceed. A short while later, Kion asks the gorillas where to go, and they point the opposite direction. Beshte notices a lizard and considers asking it, but becomes confused when it changes color. Ono excitedly tells them about how chameleons change their colors to blend in with their surroundings, but the two gorillas chase after it for a game of 'chameleon hide and seek'. Kion orders Ono to search for them, whilst he calls their names. They respond, but admit that they can hear him, but not actually see him. Ono is unable to see them either, due to the large amount of vegetation in the area. Kion tells them to stand still and to keep responding to him when he shouts their names, but Hafifu and Majinuni decide to turn it into a game, so that when Kion shouts 'Kuishi', they will respond with 'Ni Kucheka'. The Guard think they can hear them and wander off in one direction, but, instead of standing still, the two gorillas start to move about. Kion calls to them since the game isn't working and they change the game to 'forest hog chase'. Ono manages to see trees that are shaking up ahead in a foggy area, and the Guard run towards them. The Lion Guard enter the fog, but start to hear deeper snorts coming from behind them. It turns out to be a real forest hog that rushes past them. Running after him, Beshte wonders why it's so mad, but Ono speculates that it's because they believe the gorillas to be real forest hogs. Ono and the Guard reach up to Kion, who has pinned the forest hog down. He allows it to go on the condition that it does not attack Hafifu or Majinuni and it does not, choosing to run away instead. The Lion Guard then discover the real reason for the gorillas' hesitation in returning. They are worried that their father will be disappointed at them for not delivering the message, since he does not see them as prince material anyway. Kion helps to assure them that it will be okay, and they continue. The Lion Guard follow the two brothers over a cliff, and are inquisitive of the snow. The Guard have no knowledge of the substance, but start to explore it. After a while, everyone is joining in on the fun, with Ono helping to 'deliver' a large snowball onto the gorillas' heads. Soon, the time comes for them to continue, but Kion slips down the mountain. With Hafifu and Majinuni chasing after him, Fuli orders Ono to go after Kion. He does so, and witnesses Kion grab onto the side of a cliff. Although the egret tries to raise him, he lacks the required strength. Just as the two gorillas arrive, Kion's claws give way and he starts to fall. Ono covers his eyes with a wing, but the princes arrive just in time to save him. The team finally reach their destination, where King Sokwe is seemingly about to admonish his children for forgetting the important message, forgetting their way home and needing the Lion Guard's assistance. He then grabs two piles of snow and dumps it on their heads whilst proclaiming Kuishi Ni Kucheka, informing them that Kion told him of how he was saved by them, and that he is proud of them both, true gorilla princes. Kion then reminds him that they still need to get the message back his own father. He notices Bunga's snowball and decides that it will be perfect. The Lion Guard return to Pride Rock, and Simba asks for the message. Bunga leaps and throws the snowball on his head whilst yelling Kuishi ni Kucheka, seemingly angering the King. Ono comments that it may not have been such a good idea, but Simba starts to laugh, claiming that nobody delivers a peace message like King Sokwe. Simba shakes the snow off his head, and the Guard laugh together.

The Trail to Udugu
Kion informs everyone that he will be taking the trail to Udugu with his mother and sister and that Simba will be taking over for him whilst he's gone. When Kion leaves, Ono begins to prune himself, worrying that he won't be ready for Simba's arrival. He glances up and realises that the lair is also a mess. Bunga, however, assures him that Simba is laid back. Shortly after, Simba arrives and Ono bows respectfully, following him out for Morning Patrol. When they start their duty, they reach a fork in the road. Simba starts to proceed up the left path, but Ono stops him. With the egret in a flutter, Fuli explains how Kion normally takes the other path. Simba darkly reminds them that Kion isn't there, and the Guard quickly follow Simba down his chosen path. A while later, Ono notices an impending mudslide near the ostriches' nest, and that the eggs will slide off the cliffs if they are not saved. He attempts to inform Simba, who finishes his sentences before he has a chance to much to Ono's amusement. Simba explains that he will move the nearby log so that it will divert the mud away from the nest whilst the Guard follow him. They are confused, but go along with his words. However, Beshte, who normally runs through the mud, slips on a rock and starts to slide down. Along the way he bumps into Bunga, who tries to grab Ono as they pass for support. After bumping into Fuli as well, they knock the log away. Ono tries to fly upwards but the mud is too sticky at first. Eventually he is able to get himself free, and he saves an egg. He cries out in fear when he realises they missed one, which Simba saves. After Mbuni's Herd thank Simba, the king returns to the Guard and declares the mission a success, to which Ono replies with a half-hearted 'affirmative' before shielding himself from Fuli as she shakes off her mud. Later still, after Simba has gone ahead of the Guard, Ono flies down and is about to explain how the gazelles need their help, but Simba once again finishes before him, much to his disappointment. The Guard follow Simba, and Ono uses his sight to find out that Swala and her herd are trying to reach some grassland up ahead. He is about to explain that the rocks are unstable and will fall should they jump on them, but Simba once again finishes his words before he can. Simba orders the Guard away, and whilst the Guard are hesitant based on how easily gazelles can get spooked, they follow him regardless. Sure enough, the gazelles become spooked and clamber up the rocks, causing them to fall. After Simba orders the Guard to speed up, Ono is able to warn Fuli, Beshte and Bunga about the rocks, but not Simba. Fuli orders Ono to warn him and he flies away. Simba is caught by the rocks and Ono starts to panic before he finds him mostly safe. Ono calls the rest of the Guard and Simba reveals that his tail is stuck under a boulder, much to their bemusement. When deciding what to do next, they hear some noises up above. Before Ono can confirm, Simba confirms the cries as being ostriches. Ono ascends to see what he can find, and sees the gazelles stampeding towards the ostrich eggs. He waits for Simba to interrupt, but when Simba asks him what's happening, he explains why he hesitated to speak before finally revealing the danger. Simba orders the Guard to leave him behind and to save the ostrich eggs. Suddenly, more of the unstable rocks give way, and one falls towards Bunga, which Ono cries out about. Fuli swiftly pushes him out of harm's way, and Bunga thanks Fuli. Fuli tells him to thank Ono, and Beshte comments on what a great team they are. Noticing their teamwork, Simba realises that their team works differently, and asks what Kion would have them do if he were there. Fuli tells him that they would split up, and how Ono and herself would go after the herd, and Beshte and Bunga would stay to free him. Simba then declares those to be his orders. Before that happens, Bunga tells him that there's one more thing Kion would do. Simba then speaks the beginning of their catchphrase: "Till the Pride Lands end", and the Guard finish it with 'Lion Guard defend'! Ono and Fuli dash off to the gazelles, and Ono reminds her to speak softly with the ostriches, whilst he speaks with the gazelles per her suggestion. Ono then approaches Swala and asks her to slow down, who can't hear Ono through the crowd. Annoyed, she calls for her fellow gazelles to be quiet and stop, and they do so. She asks Ono what he said, but he tells her 'never mind'. He joins Fuli, and, after commenting that it was weird, asks how she calmed the ostriches. She comments with 'calm and soothing' with a hint of sarcasm. When they return, Simba has been freed, and he informs them that Kion would be proud of them, as he is too.

Ono's Idol
After hearing that his idol, the legendary eagle Hadithi is returning to the Pride Lands, Ono secures a spot up front of the welcoming committee. He becomes slightly annoyed when the Guard reveal that they know nothing about Hadithi, and Ono tries to educate them, explaining how he is famous for his 'Hadithi Spin'. Ono tries to explain how it's done, but also confesses that he's never really understood it and that he hopes he will be able to pluck up the courage to ask him about it. He admits that Hadithi is his idol, and that when he speaks, nuggets of wisdom fall from his mouth, speaking with enchantment. Just then, Hadithi arrives. When asked to disperse wisdom, the eagle replies with 'The higher you fly, the more they'll look up to you' which delights Ono who claims it to be deep. Ono asks the Guard if they think agree that he's amazing, to which Kion replies positively yet tepidly. Bunga suggests asking him about his 'spin thingy'. He rushes forward and flails his arms, calling for Hadithi, but Ono swoops before him, angry that he dared to speak to the legendary eagle. While the egret starts to list off Hadithi's heroic deeds, the eagle lands behind him and reminds him of another feat of his. Ono assures him that he would never forget, but cuts his own statement off when he realises that his idol just spoke to him, asking Bunga to clarify that he just did so. Hadithi comments that Ono knows a lot about him, and Ono assures him that he does, claiming to be his biggest fan. Hadithi is slightly uncertain of that, and shows Ono how he has lots of fans who refer to him as Hadithi the Hero. After the performance, Hadithi admits that maybe Ono really is his biggest fan. Just then, Simba stops him from saying anymore, reminding him of his fans all over the Pride Lands. He informs Hadithi that he would like to honor Hadithi back at Pride Rock, with a Royal Mud Print Ceremony. Bunga becomes excited, before realising he doesn't know what it actually entails. Ono explains that Hadithi will press his talons in the mud so that when it dries, his prints will be preserved forever. Ono then stares back at Hadithi, stating that he can't think of anyone who deserves it more. Simba then tells Hadithi that, according to tradition, he must share his knowledge with a younger member of the Pride Lands, before gazing out at the crowd. Kion urges his father to pick Ono, and he does so which surprises Ono. Hadithi, slightly reluctantly, agrees. Simba asks if there's anything else and Hadithi eventually asks if The Traditional Ceremonial Nest will be supplied. Simba is unsure what that is, but Ono blurts out that the Lion Guard will create it for him. Straight after his announcement, Ono turns to the Guard to check that they're okay with that. Kion eventually agrees, and Simba and Nala leave, stating that they'll meet him at Pride Rock just before sundown for the ceremony. Hadithi thanks the Lion Guard for their offer, asking if they know the proper leaves for the ceremonial nest. When they show confusion, he explains that the nest must be made from the leaves from the tallest tree in the Pride Lands. Ono is understanding of the reason why, since they would be the softest, and therefore fit for a hero. Hadithi praises Ono for his words, leaving Ono once again shocked, though Kion agrees with Hadithi before taking the Guard away while Ono spends time with Hadithi. Hadithi repeats the same words of wisdom to some storks, flamingos and elephants. The birds are mesmerized, but when Zito points out that elephants don't fly, Hadithi is visibly annoyed by his statement. Ono descends to the same branch as his idol and explains it in a different way, stating that 'we all have challenges that require us to rise above ourselves to become better than we are'. This pleases the elephants and Zito thanks Ono for the translation, and praises Hadithi for the wisdom, to which the eagle agrees. The pair continue their tour of the Pride Lands, with Hadithi speaking the same quote to a flock of egrets from atop a cliff. After he's finished, he thanks the enchanted egrets and reminds them of his Mud Printing Ceremony, before turning his back on them while Ono watches cautiously. The egrets become excited and start to fly towards him, but Ono blocks their path and orders them to back off so that Hadithi can be given the respect he deserves. Hadithi thanks Ono, claiming him to be a natural. Ono becomes humbled by his words, and asks if he could be shown the Hadithi Spin. Hadithi hides his nervousness and suggests that Ono should try it instead and he'll tell him if he's doing it right, since he doesn't wish to ruffle his feathers so close to the ceremony. Ono flies away, missing Hadithi's sigh. After reaching a higher rock, he announces that he will be doing three mid-air loops and a corkscrew. He calls for Hadithi, who confirms that he's watching and urges him to give it all he's got. Ono makes his attempt, but fails on the third mid-air loop and falls. He gets up and admits that he probably forgot to compensate for the wind. Hadithi confidently informs him that that was his mistake, and that the wind always compensates for him. Ono begins to get upset, but Hadithi suggests he try again, which cheers the egret up. With the sun setting, Ono tries again and manages two and half loops. He excitedly flies down to see what his idol has to say, but becomes disappointed when he discovers his idol pruning himself instead. Despite being caught doing so, Hadithi praises Ono, but Ono tells him that he wasn't even looking. Hadithi offers him a weak apology, claiming that he has to look his best for his fans. Ono begs him for one more try, confident that he can do it. Hadithi clearly lacks faith in Ono, instead telling him that it's time to go and flying away. Ono reminds him that he called him a natural, and Hadithi explains that he meant with the crowd, by giving them what they want and playing them perfectly. Ono is confused, since he just tells the truth. Hadithi considers his honesty 'interesting', but says no more. The two continue flying, but Ono notices a bunch of klipspringers on a high ledge. He points them out to Hadithi, who informs him that they're excellent jumpers, so if they got up, they can get down. Ono reluctantly agrees, though before he can take his eyes away, he hears hyenas. Ono mentions Janja's Clan to Hadithi, who becomes worried over a full clan of hyenas. Ono reckons they can take them down with the Hadithi Spin, but Hadithi tells Ono that the egret isn't ready for it just yet and that he'd hate for him to get hurt. He quickly changes the subject to his ceremony, claiming that they'll be late and diverting himself elsewhere, calling to Ono. Ono calls for him and asks where he's going with distinct disappointment in his voice, but Hadithi tells him he can't leave his fans waiting. The egret peers back to the hyenas, realizing it's up to him. Janja, Cheezi and Chungu start to approach their meal, but are startled by Ono's warning. When Janja sees Ono alone, he orders his clan to ignore him, and Ono then warns them about the Hadithi Spin, which Janja questions. Ono repeats himself before starting the attack, but on the third mid-air loop, he crashes into a higher cliffside. He and the rocks fall down, and the rocks pin him to the ground. Cheezi and Chungu then begin to run around the cliff side to reach Ono, who haplessly tries to free his trapped wing. Ono continues struggling, though as Cheezi and Chungu approach, Ono notices Fuli in the near distance, and suggests they back off. After warding them away, she then checks on Ono and is about to help, but he tells her to help the klipspringers. As soon as Fuli leaves, Hadithi lands beside Ono. Noticing his selflessness, Hadithi applauds Ono, claiming he could learn something from him. Ono thanks his idol, who begins to remove the rocks on his wing whilst apologising for leaving him. Ono assures him that he likely had a good reason, but Hadithi replies negatively. He then confesses to Ono that all of the stories about him are false, and that he fell from the sky at Misty Falls, confirming that the Hadithi Spin never existed. Ono then admits that he knew that, when he crashed whilst trying to perform it, much to Hadithi's surprise. Ono then assures him that there can be one now, and asks him to follow. Hadithi obeys. Hadithi and Ono then start to loop around the hyenas who are crossing over a boulder, while all the klipspringers reach safety. Ono shoots up in the sky and looks to Hadithi, urging him to continue since it's 'fun'. Kion is not sure who's more impressive, but Bunga claims to know the answer before cheering Ono on, prompting Kion to do the same. With Ono still circling, Hadithi silently cheers for the egret himself, before joining in. The hyenas start to feel sick, and finally fall into the water below due to dizziness. That night, Ono places his talons in the mud. Hadithi then speaks, claiming that although he was supposed to pass his wisdom onto him, Ono passed his wisdom onto him instead. He then presents the Pride Landers Ono as a natural hero and the inventor of the Ono Spin. As Ono smiles with incredible joy, the Pride Landers cheer for him

Beshte and the Hippo Lanes
Ono swoops down to Kion, Bunga, Fuli and Basi in the Flood Plains with urgent news. He reveals that the Sable Antelopes' grazing grounds were already flooded out in the rain storm yesterday, leaving them nothing to eat. Since they're too stubborn to leave, he explains how they are standing around in water, even the baby antelopes, concerning everyone that they'll be completely underwater by the next storm. Basi suggests leading them there, but Ono informs him that the herd is on the other side of the Flood Plains. But the hippo reminds him that, by the time they return, Beshte will be done with the Hippo Lanes. The Guard thank him for his suggestion and race off. After Ono has led the other Lion Guard members to Bupu's Herd, Kion calls out to them, explaining that they need to reach higher ground. However, Bupu refuses to leave, even after Ono warns him of the impending rain storm. After a bit more persuasion from the Guard, Boboka persuades him to listen, and the herd begin to follow the Guard around a cliff. Kion asks Ono for a report, and he at first replies that everything is fine... Until he notices a rock slide. He warns them back, but the herd and the Guard are separated. Kion asks Ono if there are any other ways across, but the egret states that there isn't, but the rain storm is closing in fast. Bunga suggests using the Roar, but Kion states that it will be okay on the other side. The Guard climb over the rocks and reach the other side, with Kion using his Roar to blast the rocks away. The Guard start to move forward but Ono calls them back, since the herd have taken to sitting down. With a bit more persuasion, they continue following. They arrive at the Flood Plains, though Ono notices something that can't be right with the new Hippo Lanes. He locates Beshte and asks if he's finished and the hippo confirms that he is. Ono then tells him that he knows how hard he's been working, but then pauses. Unable to locate the right words, he eventually asks him to take a look for himself on a nearby protruding rock. Beshte glances out and realises that his detours have unstraightened the paths, and that they're not straight and true at all. Ono tries to cheer him up by complimenting them for looking pretty and it almost works, until Beshte remembers that they're not supposed to be pretty, they're supposed to be straight and true and useful. Ono reveals that they've brought a herd of sable antelopes to them, and Beshte worries that they'll get lost. He quickly starts a new lane, but his hesitation causes him to move around. Ono then calls to him, where Beshte has once again made a wavy Hippo Lane instead. Beshte then decides to speak with his father, and calls for Ono to warn the others not to let anyone else in. The two then go their own way. Ono flies back to the herd, and warns Bunga not to send anyone in. When Bunga reveals that he just sent two of them across, Ono becomes concerned that they'll get lost. Kion then orders Fuli and Bunga to stay behind and make sure that they don't follow them in, while he and Ono search for the baby and his mother. Ono soon manages to locate the young sable antelope who is being carried away by the water current. He calls for Kion, who dives down and manages to push the youngster to shore. Kion asks if he's okay and where his mother is, and the young sable antelope replies that she was right behind him. They soon hear her calling out for help, and Ono is about to go looking for her until Kion tells him to guide the youngster back to safety while he goes looking for her. The two rush off in their own directions. When Ono returns, he questions Fuli's actions as she tries to move Bupu. But soon, Beshte arrives, having completed the new lane. After he leaves to find his father, Ono ascends to check the path, and declares the new Hippo Lane to be "straight and true". The herd initially still refuse to move, but after Fuli apologises, they soon start to dash across the new lane. Kion soon arrives back with Boboka in tow, and he hears how everything is finally going right. Ono then watches as the final pair make their way across the Flood Plains. Later on, with the storm subsided and everything how returning to how it should be in the Pride Lands, Ono and the rest of the Lion Guard join Beshte and his father overlooking the new lane. Ono admits that Beshte was good at making them after all, pleasing the strongest member of the Lion Guard greatly. He and the rest of the Lion Guard then continue watching as the animals happily use the new, straight and true Hippo Lanes.

Ono the Tickbird
The Lion Guard are following Ono through a ruined Nyani Grove. Ono exclaims that a rhino is headed for the baboons' tree, which they soon discover that the rhino has crashed into, and the baboons are scarpering away. They approach the rhino, named Kifaru, and ultimately agree to help him get loose. With Ono paying attention to his horn and letting the rest of the Guard know how close they are to setting him free, their joint efforts result in Kifaru's freedom.

When asked why he's causing trouble, the rhino reveals that he was unaware that he was, despite the baboons' cries and the masses of logs on the floor. He starts to move forward but almost injures Bunga and then Fuli with his horn. He issues apologies before walking away, heading straight for a tree. When the Guard question his behavior, Ono suddenly notices that his tickbird is missing. Ono swoops down and inquires about his tickbird. With a hefty sigh, Kifaru mentions Mwenzi, and how he left him for no reason. Ono then realises why he's been acting so strangely, and proceeds to tell a curious Bunga that rhinos have poor eyesight. Although Bunga fears that it will upset him, Kifaru admits that his eyesight is worse than most other rhino's. Ono then continues explaining how, for that reason, rhinos will often pair up with tickbirds, who will guide them and warn them of dangers they can't see. Kifaru then sings about his friendship with Mwenzi. Kifaru apologises again and explains how he was trying to reach Tamasha, an event where the rhinos spar in the mud. The Guard realise they need to find Mwenzi, and Bunga volunteers to be his temporary tickbird, enticed by the free bugs. But almost immediately after they leave, Ono spots a problem. He immediately flies towards Kifaru, who is heading for a cliff. With one leg over the edge, Ono orders him to move back slowly and Kifaru obeys. With the rhino safe, Kion comments that Kifaru really listened to Ono. The Lion Guard decide to appoint him the task of being Kifaru's tickbird, much to the egret's dismay. Bunga tries to offer advice, but Ono refuses angrily before settling on Kifaru's back with a hefty sigh. Fuli and Kion then sniff the rhino to pick up Mwenzi's scent and, after acquiring it, they rush off, with Bunga asking Ono to save him some ticks. Once they leave, Kifaru asks Ono which way to go. Ono responds with 'right', but Kifaru heads for the cliff again, prompting Ono to call out '(your) other right'. He sighs, stating that it will be a long trip. With Kifaru grunting constantly, Ono starts to become agitated. Despite claiming to be fine, he begins to yell at Kifaru after he performs the same error of turning the wrong way. Kifaru becomes upset, stating that Mwenzi would never shout at him before trotting away sobbing. Ono apologises for shouting, but bumps into his behind by accident. Kifaru then tells Ono that he has an itch and that tickbirds usually scratch it for them, adding that Mwenzi always did it for him. Hesitantly, Ono asks where the itch is, and Kifaru responds that it's in his ear. Ono gently scratches his ear and asks for them to proceed, but Kifaru tells him that he didn't get it. Ono flies back up and scratches it again, with Kifaru giving instructions. But Ono grows tired quickly and once again decides to continue the journey. The rhino mentions that Mwenzi would never stop scratching until he tells him to. Deflated, the egret asserts that he is not Mwenzi. Kifaru agrees, and belches loudly, knocking Ono off his feet. After Ono climbs back he apologises, and Ono hopes out loud that the Guard find him soon. Kifaru then comments that Mwenzi would never mutter under his breath, and Ono issues him with an apology. Later, Ono brings Kifaru some jackalberry leaves, though he finds out that Kifaru prefers the dark leaves, something which Mwenzi knows. Ono once again points out that he's not Mwenzi, and the rhino offers him his thanks, because after having Ono as his tickbird, he has learnt to truly appreciate Mwenzi. Ono initially accepts, until he realises what he meant. He then becomes concerned when Kifaru collapses from the heat. Ono tells him that the lake's not too far, but Kifaru replies that Mwenzi usually guides him near mud, before trying to dig for mud himself. Ono decides to fan him with his wings to cool him off. Kifaru is happy with this, finally admitting that Ono can do something better than Mwenzi. But just as he admits that Mwenzi would not be able to do such a thing, the Guard return with the tickbird in tow. He overhears Kifaru call Ono the best, and questions Kion on how lost Kifaru really is without him. Despite Kion trying to assure him that he was when they left him, Mwenzi swoops over to the rhino and pushes Ono aside. Although Kifaru is overjoyed that Mwenzi is back, he merely states that it's to say goodbye forever before taking off. After a distraught Kifaru cries out for his companion, he tells Ono that he will have to be his tickbird from now on, prompting a worried cry from Ono. Kion reminds Ono that Kifaru shouldn't be left alone, Ono flies off anyway, ordering them to keep an eye on him. Ono catches up to Mwenzi, who settles on a branch near a large lake. Ono tries to warn him away from the area, since Makuu and his float are usually hanging out there. But the tickbird refuses, angry with his perception that Ono was trying to take his place. The egret explains that Kifaru was constantly wishing that he was Mwenzi and that he couldn't even get him to turn right, and questions him about it. But Mwenzi refuses to answer even to that, so Ono makes the assumption that he couldn't either, in turn causing Mwenzi to prove him wrong by answering the question. Ono then praises him for it, before asking about Kifaru's noises and how he handles it. Soon, Mwenzi starts to remember their friendship, admitting that Kifaru is his best friend. While the two start to speak about best friends, unbeknownst to them, Makuu surfaces nearby. Ono then suggests that Mwenzi try to rekindle their friendship, and Mwenzi agrees. But after Ono flies away, Makuu hits the branch of the tree, and Mwenzi is sent tumbling in the air. Hearing his call, Ono returns and manages to grab the tickbird with his talons and save him from the jaws of Makuu just in time. He places him on a higher branch, but Mwenzi's wing is injured. Ono leaves to get help. The Lion Guard finally guide Kifaru to the Tamasha. But before he can join in, Ono swoops down and exclaims that Mwenzi is in trouble. Kifaru, still annoyed with him, claims not to care, until Ono mentions that Makuu is involved. Kifaru then shows immediate concern, and rushes off to save him. He crashes through several trees in his rush, but Ono confirms that he is at least going the right way. The Lion Guard decide that they need to go with him, and hurry after the rhino. When the Guard reach the lake, Kifaru has gotten his horn stuck in another tree trunk. With Ono taking on a crocodile himself, the rest of the Guard fight the other members of Makuu's Float. Mwenzi assists Kifaru in getting loose, and an excited Ono watches as Kifaru attacks the other crocodiles before finally dealing with Makuu himself. After reconciling, Kifaru and Mwenzi share a brief song together, nuzzling. Kifaru then turns to Ono, informing him that he can no longer be his tickbird, and that he hopes he won't be too upset. Though Ono isn't bothered at all by his words, and informs him that he'll manage. Later, the Lion Guard join the reunited pair at Tamasha. They are happy to see everyone enjoying themselves, and Beshte comments that it must be nice to have a friend with you all the time. Bunga then asks if Ono would like to be his tickbird, to which Ono declines, claiming that his tickbird days are over. The Guard then share a hearty laugh together.

Babysitter Bunga
When Fuli and Kion sniff out some jackals, Ono uses his sight to discover their attack on Muhimu's herd. After relaying their location, Kion orders Ono and Bunga to take care of the younger jackals with Hamu, while the others deal with the older jackals. When they locate the foal, Ono calls to Hamu to watch out, since Kijana is creeping up behind him. When Bunga takes care of her, Ono takes care of Dogo by knocking him back. A temporary fix, Bunga calls for Hamu to kick Dogo and he does so, securing them victory.

They return to the rest of the Guard and see that the jackals return to the Outlands, but Muhimu stops them from leaving. Still shaken up, it is suggested that she takes some time to relax on her own. As much as she loves the idea, she wonders what can be done with Hamu. Noticing how her son is playing so well with Bunga, she asks if Bunga will look after Hamu for a while. Bunga accepts, and the Lion Guard continue on their way. In The Lair of the Lion Guard, Ono voices his concern over Bunga's absence, since they do rely on Bunga, especially since he's the best climber. With fears that they might not be able to rescue someone from a tree or other high place, Kion decides that they need to practise to be on the safe side. He locates a rock on a high ledge, and suggests that Fuli makes the first attempt. She fails, and states that cheetahs don't climb, and Ono jokes about her statement, before trying himself by flying up there. However, he lacks the strength required to pick the rock up and ends up spiralling backwards against a wall. Beshte then decides to grab the rock, but instead slides back down, rolling himself into a ball and finally collapsing into Ono. Kion calls off the practise drill, much to Ono's relief. Later, the Lion Guard are out checking the trees in case any animals need their help there, with Ono confirming that the trees are clear. Fuli admits that she looks forward to Bunga's return, and Kion suggests checking up on them at the falls. However, they hear a jackal cry, and Ono flies off to investigate, where he discovers Goigoi running towards nothing. Curious, Ono asks what he's doing. He replies that he's chasing an antelope, which causes Ono to return to the Lion Guard to explain his findings. They locate Goigoi again only to find him stuck upside down in a hole. Goigoi again states that he was chasing an antelope, and Ono informs him that he checked - there were no antelopes. They eventually coax Reirei's location out of him and make a frantic dash to Hakuna Matata Falls. But when they arrive, they are stunned to see that Bunga and his young charges have dealt with the problem already. After sending the jackals back again, the parents return, and, after hearing how he taught their children self defense, Bunga is declared to be the best babysitter ever, much to Ono's surprise.

The Savannah Summit
With Ono carrying a baobab fruit in the air, he is tackled by Fuli, who knocks the fruit to the ground. As Mtoto and the rest of the Guard make a scramble for it, a ledge gives way, and Kion and Bunga fall to the ground. Whilst okay, Kion warns them of the ledge. Ono examines it and declares it to be dry, prompting Fuli to remind him that the dry season is on its way. Their game continues with Mtoto racing away with the fruit wrapped up in his trunk.

The elephant halts suddenly, and starts to listen to a muffled voice calling for him. Mtoto explains that his mother wants him to return before sundown, which confuses the Lion Guard who can't see her anywhere around. Ono explains to them how he is using infrasound to communicate with his mother, which impresses everyone. At Bunga's request, Mtoto uses his hearing to listen in on some animals. He hears Ma Tembo making her way to Pride Rock, which Ono confirms by using his sight. Mtoto then hears Twiga, who is also on her way over. Once again, this is confirmed by Ono. Kion then realises that they must be on their way to the Savannah Summit, an event which calls for animals of different species to make arrangements ahead of the dry season. Just then, Mtoto warns them of a crocodile making his way over. Confident that it's Makuu trying to spoil the summit, the Lion Guard make their way over. When they reach Pride Rock, they discover that Simba invited him personally, to help build trust. He also invites the Lion Guard to the event, to help keep the peace. After making their way over to Mizimu Grove, they soon notice that Makuu has vanished. When Mtoto tells them that he heard Makuu at the watering hole, they race over to find the pair arguing. They manage to get both animals to leave, and Kion asks Mtoto to keep his ears open for them. It doesn't take Mtoto long to track down the Lion Guard again, having heard Vuruga Vuruga and Twiga speaking about Makuu. When they reach the pair, they become nervous, not wishing to speak of Makuu. When Vuruga Vuruga claims to be eating branches like Twiga, Ono questions her on this behavior, and she responds with hostility. As they leave, the Guard speak of how strange it all seemed, with Kion certain that it's down to Makuu. When they hear Zazu cry for help, the Lion Guard swiftly head over, only to find another misunderstanding, this time between Mbeya and Big Baboon. After sorting out the problem, Mtoto then calls them again having heard more from Makuu, and the Lion Guard rush off back to Pride Rock. But it turns out that Makuu and Bupu were merely trying to work out a deal. Angry at their lack of trust, Makuu leaves, refusing to deal with them anymore. After Simba scolds his son, Ono allows him to leave for a while. A short while later, they locate Kion again, having heard more worrying news from Mtoto. But this time, Kion wishes to work everything out before leaping to a conclusion. He eventually realises that Makuu was the target, not the enemy. Knowing that the plot takes place at sundown, the Lion Guard head off and find Makuu, who at first refuses to accept their offer of help. But when the crocodile falls into a concealed pit, the Guard quickly work together to save him by pulling him back up, with Ono flying down to reassure Makuu (who does not care for his method of support). After catching a strange scent, Fuli and the Guard discover rotting fruit at the bottom of the pit. Kion then devises a plan to find out who caused the trick in the first place. At the summit, while Ono watches, Kion announces that Makuu passed away in the pit, causing Vuruga Vuruga and Twiga to come clean. They worry at first that the summit is ruined, but Makuu surprises them by claiming it to be worthy of a crocodile. Kion then joins his friends, just in time for Mtoto to hear his mother calling him. After he leaves, Bunga tells his friends that he's glad that he doesn't have Mtoto's ability. Fuli then comments that he would pretty silly with ears that big, causing Ono and the Guard to laugh.

The Traveling Baboon Show
The Lion Guard are enjoying a quiet day on patrol, when a sable antelope starts to gather animals before rushing off with them. Curious, they stop Ma Tembo who also follows them, but she does not tell them where she is heading. Kion asks Ono to take a look, and confirms that no one is chasing them, but there are more animals running in the same direction. The Lion Guard decide to see what exactly who or what they are running to.

They arrive at a kigelia tree, where the animals have gathered underneath. After finding nothing of interest, Kion asks Ono to investigate, and the egret flies into the tree to take a peek. A baboon leaps past him, and onto Fuli's back. He is joined by another baboon who performs a handstand on the first, and the pair soon start to perform some acrobatics for the animals, enchanting all but Ono and Fuli. Suddenly, a third baboon appears, introducing the latter two as Mwevi and Mwizi. He then introduces himself as Uroho, and his group as The Traveling Baboon Show. Uroho explains how they are The Traveling Baboon Show whilst performing several more magic tricks, many including Ono as a prop, much to the chagrin of the egret. Once the show is over, the Lion Guard decide to introduce themselves. After hearing how Kion is the son of the King, the baboons suddenly become nervous and informs them that they need to rest up for the next show. The Lion Guard decide that they should probably return to their patrol anyway. Shortly after, they hear Ma Tembo calling for their help. When they reach her, she and several other animals are gathered near an empty patch of land. They explain how the tree had plenty of leaves and grass just that morning, and Ma Tembo believes there to be a food thief in the Pride Lands. Bunga is unable to see the big deal, until Ono explains that, with the dry season coming up, many animals need to eat more in order to survive it. The animals leave, and Kion asks Ono to get a better look at the tree. He explains that even the highest leaves have gone, so Bunga believes the culprit to be a giraffe. But he is quickly reminded that a giraffe couldn't flip the rock over. After another guess, Bunga suggests a zebra as the culprit, but Ono points out that some zebras are afraid of bugs. Kion wonders if it's a bunch of animals working together, which Bunga doubts. Ono gently hints to the fact that they're a group of animals working together, but the honey badger misses his point. With no warning, they hear a loud commotion. Ono checks, and states that it's just another baboon show. Bunga tries to suggest that they investigate the animals there but Ono is sure that he just wants to watch the show again, and becomes offended when Bunga makes a remark about his time at the previous show. Despite Ono's disinterest, the leader believes it to be a good idea, and they start to make their way over. Still wary of what happened last time, Ono patrols from the air. Ono scours the skies, only to bump into the pair of absent baboons in a tree, stealing the fruit from it. Although unable to catch them, he does see them making their way back to Uroho, and Ono lands in front of Kion to inform him of his findings whilst the two baboons inform their leader about Ono. But before he can tell them, he is swept away by the baboons, who start throwing him around. Beshte and Bunga are too engaged to realize what is happening, until Ono finally manages to break free and tell his friends the news. Kion eventually asks Beshte to shake the tree and he does so, causing a large pile of food to fall to the ground. With their true intentions uncovered, the baboons start to run. The Lion Guard chase them across the Pride Lands, where Beshte chases Uroho. He asks him to apologise but the baboon refuses, and continues running, narrowly missing Ono's attack as well. During their escape, the baboons startle a herd of sable antelopes, causing two of them to fall into a river. Ono double checks on the baboons while the rest of the Guard deal with the antelopes. Once the antelopes have been saved, Ono explains how they ran into the Outlands, Kion announces that it's no longer their problem now that they have left the Pride Lands. Back in the Pride Lands, the Lion Guard discuss the baboons a little further, with Bunga forgetting why they were made at them in the first place. Fuli jogs his memory, but Ono dismisses them entirely. When Kion comments that Ono won't be seeing them again, the egret picks up something in the distance. He informs Kion that the baboon acrobats are being chased away by Janja, and points out that they wouldn't be in the Outlands in the first place if it wasn't for them. The Lion Guard make a move to save the baboons. From above, Ono soon locates the baboons and guides the Lion Guard to them. The Guard arrive, and despite Janja explaining how they were trying to steal from them, the Guard make quick work of the trio. Janja warns the baboons to stay away from his den and the three return home. The baboons are amazed that the Lion Guard came all the way to save them, and admit that they felt bad over what they had done, asking if they could make it up to them. Kion has an idea of how they can do just that, and soon, back in the Pride Lands, Uroho is handing out food to a queue of Pride Landers with the promise of a show as well. Kion asks Ono how he feels about the baboons after their reformation. Once Uroho throws an insect to the egret, he decides they're okay, before being swept up by the baboons, who start throwing him around again.

Ono and the Egg
The Lion Guard are out on patrol, when they suddenly hear a stampede. Ono flies up and notices a stampede of hyraxes dashing past, and notices sees a harrier hawk nearby. As they watch, the hawk dives down and snatches up a hyrax, prompting Ono to take action while the Lion Guard catch up on foot.

After passing a hamerkop mother and her egg, Ono approaches the hawk, named Mpishi, but she assumes that he wishes to share to hyrax, and flies faster. In an attempt to get her attention again, Ono catches up and bites off a tail feather, causing confusion from Mpishi. After asking why he did that, Ono responds that he wanted her to stop looking where she's going. Mpish then crashes into a cliff, and she and the hyrax start to fall. Ono grabs the hyrax and frantically starts to flap his wings, but the hyrax proves too heavy. Beshte calls out to him from below, and Ono is able to relax, dropping the hyrax and landing on Beshte's back. Once the Guard have seen to it that the hawk has left, Kion congratulates Ono on his hard work, and the Lion Guard walk the egret back home to his nest. Having walked him back to his nest, Kion suggests that Ono rests up. He thanks the Guard for walking with him, and flies into his nest as they begin to leave. But when Ono discovers an egg in his nest, the Lion Guard promptly return. After examining the egg, Ono believes it to be a hamerkop egg. Worried about the mother, the Lion Guard make the decision to find her. Ono tries to fly off with them, but Beshte questions the safety of the egg. After another examination, Ono declares the egg to be close to hatching, requiring someone to sit on it to keep it warm. Bunga volunteers and hastily climbs up the tree, but is stopped by the vigilant egret before he can leap onto the egg. Ono agrees to look after the egg, and, after Kion and Fuli grab the scent, he sits on the egg, spreading his wings to make up the extra warmth the egg would otherwise miss. When the egg starts shaking, Ono leaps off. Once hatched, it reveals a baby hamerkop, which Ono takes well to. However, the hatchling starts dancing, and Ono recognizes it as a bonding dance. He tries to explain that he's not his mother, but to no avail. When considering options to keep them entertained, the baby bird falls out of the nest while trying to catch a bug. The egret catches the hatchling, but, much like the hyrax, is unable to pull himself back up. He lands on his back in a thorn bush just below, but the baby hamerkop is small enough to get through unharmed. After getting himself free, Ono watches the baby bird follow the insect into some tall grass, and flies after him. After finally making it through the tall grass, Ono watches the youngster play near a river edge. He makes a frantic dash to save the baby hamerkop, and starts to scold her for her actions, pointing out a waterfall to her at the end of the river. When she shows signs of fatigue, Ono guides her back into the tall grass, and settles down. When she cuddles up to him, Ono admits that she is cute, wishing her a good sleep. Fast asleep, the baby hamerkop hears his mother, and moves in her direction. Ono wakes up to discover the absent child and quickly enters the clearing, crying out for 'his' baby. After correcting his words to 'the' baby, he starts to soften at the sight of the pair dancing together. The mother, Kulinda, thanks Ono for his help, and the egret starts explaining how she loves chasing insects, and to keep an eye on her. During his speech, the hatchling wanders off, chasing another insect. Ono ascends, and locates her playing near the river. The baby falls onto a log, and heads downstream, and the Guard start to race down the river, with Kulinda and Ono flying overhead. Just as the log is about to fall off the waterfall, Mpishi arrives and snatches the hatchling away with her talons. The Lion Guard chase her from below, with Ono and Kulinda pursuing her from above. Refusing to give up, Mpishi suddenly turns and swoops between the egret and hamerkop, continuing her flight. Ono demands that she let go of the hamerkop and she submits, throwing her behind Ono and Kulinda. Mwoga appears and grabs the hatchling in his beak, and the chase continues. After Bunga leaps onto Mwoga's back from atop a tree, the vulture passes the baby back to Mpishi. Kulinda is about to charge her, but Ono instructs her to work together with him. While Kulinda distracts the hawk, Ono dives at her from the front, knocking the baby out of her claws and sending her tumbling to the ground. Kulinda catches her baby on her back and Ono compliments the catch, while she compliments his plan. Then, Ono flies down to Mpishi, and orders her to leave the Pride Lands, and she finally relents. After everything that has happened, Kulinda expresses her desire to name her baby after Ono - Ona. Ono is glad to see that she appears to like the name, and states that he'll miss her but will visit, and Kulinda gladly informs him that he can visit them anytime. But, since they consider him family now, he knows what he'll have to do. Ono says that he'll give it a try, before chirping and doing the bonding dance.

The Lion Guard: The Rise of Scar
Ono flies over the Guard during their Morning Patrol and leads Muhimu and her herd to safety. Then, Ono alerts the Guard that Ma Tembo and the elephants are under attack and leaves to help. As soon as they arrive and see what the hyenas have caused, they devise a plan. Kion leads Bunga and Ono into chasing the hyenas out of the herd while Fuli rounds them up and Beshte sends them flying. With everyone agreeing, they move in on the plan and Ono chases Chungu away. When the hyenas are beaten Kion tells them to leave to which they do.

After their ordeal, he is glad to see that Ma Tembo and the herd are alright, and they are thanked by her for their help. Ono and friends still couldn't believe that Janja would try something like that, but Ma Tembo understands because during the dry season there's less food to go around especially in the Outlands. Ono informs Kion that as a leader Ma Tembo must find a new source of water and understands that it's a big responsibility, and Kion comments that he knows what that feels like. The egret is instructed by Kion to keep an eye on the herd in case the hyenas return, while he speaks to someone else. Shortly after, Ono finds and informs Kion that the hyenas are back, this time they are after the baboons too. Kion asks Ono if he informed the rest of the Guard to which he responds that he did and that they're already there. Once there, he follows Kion's plan to lead the hyenas to a dead end. When Kion arrives, he uses the Roar to blast the hyenas away. Understanding that there is no way they can assist Ma Tembo further, the Lion Guard return to the Lair. Back at the Lair, Rafiki arrives to introduce his new apprentice, Makini. She quickly notes Ono as being keenest of the Guard, but her enthusiasm startles the egret. When demonstrating her ability to make paintings move, Makini asks about hearing the bad lions of the past. Rafiki explains how the Good Lions of the Past are seen in the sky, their voices are in the wind and Kion makes them appear every time he roars. As for the Bad Lions of the Past, Rafiki explains that they are summoned through fire and once that's done the bakora (when thrown into the source of the fire) can be used to talk to evil lions as well including Scar to which Ono and the others find scary. Later, Ono and the Guard are alerted by Makini that Janja and the hyenas took Kiara; Makini blames herself for what happened, but Kion comforts her by saying she can't blame herself for what Janja did and he leads the Guard away. Ono tells the others that the hyenas are taking Kiara to the Outlands and the cub figures out that Janja wants something from him or his dad. Kion decides to lure the hyenas away, while the Guard rescue his sister. When they split up, Ono is asked by Fuli if he can scout them out another route without being seen and he does so, but informs her that Kion's plan only partially worked; only Janja left Kiara's side. He reports that the other hyenas are singing to her instead. Regardless, the Guard are able to safely rescue Kiara. After reporting back to Kion that his sister is safe, he leaves to see to it that they return safely. But when Kion uses the Roar in anger by mistake, he sets off an eruption. Ono follows Fuli and Bunga to make sure they get across the lava safely, and they all meet up back in the Pride Lands. With Kiara safe at last, he and Beshte leave to take her home.

A short while later, Ono and the Guard meet up with Ma Tembo again who is still searching for water and once she finds the water source, the Guard helps with the digging and spring water comes out. Bunga watches with joy as the Pride Landers drink.

Let Sleeping Crocs Lie
While trying to stop a herd of Sable Antelopes, Ono guides them into a dead end canyon, where Makuu's Float are resting. The stampede causes the cave to tremble, and wakes up the entire float. Ono feels terrible and blames himself for their awakening. Although angry, Makuu is willing to listen to the Lion Guard's suggestions. One member, Kiburi, is not so willing, and steps in to make an example of Ono, but he is defended physically by Kion and verbally by Makuu. When Makuu leaves to speak with Simba, he orders his float to stay there in the canyon until his return.

While Makuu speaks with Simba, Ono feels guilt and fear over his actions, and starts to worry in case his receives a punishment for his actions. Kion suggests that Ono checks for water to make up for it and he does so, but instead notices the crocodiles all over the various watering holes. He reports back to Simba, who angrily looks to Makuu. Makuu assures him that they are defying a direct order, and since they are close to coming up with a solution, Simba asks the Lion Guard to take care of the stray crocs while he and Makuu finish negotiating. After stopping the crocodiles in their tracks, they are led to their new watering hole, and Beshte tries to assure Ono that everything is okay. But Kiburi is still angry, since the only available watering hole is too small for all of them, which sets of Ono's fears and worries all over again. Unhappy with the situation and how his leader is handling things, Kiburi challenges Makuu to a Mashindano for leadership, much to everyone's surprise. Makuu accepts. When the Mashindano begins, Ono, disliking the violence, flies up only to see the three crocodiles leaving the fight. He reports back to Kion, and the Lion Guard leave silently. The egret notices that they're about to ambush Simba from behind and relays the information to the rest of the Guard. Before the crocodiles can attack, the Lion Guard subdue them, with Ono perching on a defeated crocodile. Hearing the commotion behind him, Simba wanders over, and soon realizes what they were up to. When they return to the fight, they hear Kiburi tap out and claim that his crocs have taken down Simba. After Makuu banishes him from the float as per the rules of the fight, Simba banishes him and his followers from the Pride Lands completely. Later, Ono is still feeling guilty, despite Beshte trying once again to reassure the egret that everyone knows that it was all an accident. Even with Kion telling him that he doesn't have to do what he wants to do, Ono approaches Makuu and issues a formal apology for waking them in the first place. He flinches when Makuu states the need to make an example out of him but, to his surprise, Makuu forgives him. When Simba asks if this is the new crocodile way, Makuu tells them that maybe it is, while Ono watches him return to his new watering hole.

Swept Away
Thurston's Herd are stuck in the mud, and after Ono warns him that he can't run, the Lion Guard soon arrive to help them. After deciding they need some water, Kion decides that all they need is a dark cloud and he can use the Roar to obtain water. Ono swiftly flies down to avoid some lightning. When Beshte comments that the water is really thirsty, Ono replies that, although that may be the case, the ground is too dry for it to be absorbed. They notice the water is starting to build up into a flood, Kion orders Beshte to block the water while he and the rest of the Guard free the other zebras. They are able to complete their mission, and Ono reassures him that there's no need to panic and run in the future. He is mildly dismayed when Thurston decides that just panicking instead will be enough. When Kion turns to congratulate Beshte on a job well done, the Guard soon notice his absence. They conclude that the hippo must have been swept away by the water. Kion orders Ono to search for Beshte from above. The egret does as commanded, moving along the path of the dried up riverbed, although he is unable to see him. They soon realize that Beshte would have wound up in the Outlands. When Ono reports back to Kion that his search was unsuccessful, the lion cub gets the idea to search for footprints instead. Ono admits that he wasn't looking for those, and searches again. A little bit later, he locates hippo prints leading into a canyon, and knows that Beshte would have gone in there to avoid the heat. He quickly gathers the rest of the Guard, and they enter the canyon together in search of their missing friend. The Guard overhear Beshte's cry of Twende kiboko at the end, but hear from him how the hyenas have trapped him behind some rocks and are attacking from above. Ono knows exactly where the opening to Rocky Plateau is, and the Guard race off to deal with the hyenas, leaving Beshte to dodge the continuous rocks from the hyenas above. Ono guides his friends outside and above to the plateau and, after Fuli races ahead, they follow him. With the hyenas ready to drop one final rock that will inevitably land on Beshte, the cheetah quickly hops onto it, stopping it from toppling over. While Kion warns the hyenas away, Ono starts to peck at Cheezi and Chungu, but is caught by the latter's teeth. Before Cheezi can take a bite, Bunga stops the hyena, and Ono resumes pecking. Kion then backs the hyenas away towards the edge, and uses his Roar to blast them away. Bunga relaxes, but accidentally pushes the large rock over, causing Ono to call out for Beshte. Much to their relief, the hippo turns up anyway, having pushed the other rocks away. Back in the Pride Lands, Kion apologizes to Beshte for causing the problem in the first place. Beshte is understanding, despite getting sunburned in the process. When Beshte notices a mud pool, he quickly leaps into it and covers his friends in mud, and all but Fuli laugh with delight.

Rafiki's New Neighbors
With a fire starting to rage in the Savannah, the Lion Guard work together to put an end to it. While watching from above, Ono spots Thurston's herd stampeding, but Kion informs him that they'll deal with them after they finish stopping the fire. Once the fire has been extinguished, Ono confirms that there's enough grass leftover, but the zebras are still stampeding, so the Lion Guard leave to calm them down. They do so and Kion asks Thurston what he saw. Given his analysis, Ono comes to the conclusion that what they saw was dry lightning. Kion tells them that they can return to grazing, but when the herd start to move in the wrong direction, Kion suggests that Ono guide the herd back to their grazing grounds. When Ono returns, he and Beshte are given the task of returning Furaha back to his troop, after he, Mzaha and Chama were kicked out of their respective herds. They approach his home, and Ono tells him that he can see his family, prompting Furaha to run off ahead. Although Tumbili is not too happy, he is unable to bring himself to tell Beshte and Ono the truth, and accepts Tumbili back into the troop. The Guard regroup, but Ono soon notices more dry lightning in the distance. Ono suggests they check the watering holes first, since it isn't safe to be near water during a storm. The Lion Guard race away. In an enclosed watering hole, Zito and two hippos enjoy a drink of water. The Guard arrive and, after explaining how dry lightning works, they try to leave. But before they can do so, a lightning strike sets fire to the surrounding plains. Ono tries to lead them another way, but another strike seals them in. Kion asks if Zito can spray them a path out, but after he tries, he states that there's not enough water. Soon, Ono notices that Rafiki's Tree is in danger, but is unable to see if either are okay due to the smoke. Beshte quickly moves a rock over, and the animals escape, with Kion using his Roar to put the flames out. After receiving their thanks from the animals, the Lion Guard quickly make their way over to Rafiki's Tree. They find Rafiki and Makini safe, and discover Chama, Mzaha and Furaha working to stop the fire. They quickly assist them in their efforts, with Ono swooping down to stir up the dirt under his body. After the fire has been put out, Rafiki thanks both the Lion Guard and the trio of friends, and offers his three saviors the opportunity to live next to his tree, if they can be a bit quieter. They politely decline, having found a place for their family to live near Big Springs. Instead, they are invited to Makini's Painting Ceremony. At the ceremony, Ono watches Makini paint a picture of the Royal Family, where he is amazed by her skills.

Rescue in the Outlands
A swarm of Tsetse Flies are terrorizing a herd of buffalo. The guard attempt to calm them, but to no avail. Ono informs Kion that tsetse flies don't like water, so Kion then orders him to find some water for the herd. Ono successfully locates a river that's not far from their current position. Kion orders him to lead the way. The buffalo are herded into the river, putting an end to the stampede. Not long after, the guard hear Mbeya calling for help. They quickly spring into action. After a speedy rescue, the guard escort Mbeya to a nearby watering hole to keep the flies away. Soon the guard discover that the tsetse flies have vanished, just as Thurston arrives. Ono realises that it wasn't the water the tsetse flies didn't like, it was the zebras. Specifically their stripes. Kion then offers to escort Thurston's Herd along with Mbeya to the nearest watering hole, to which they agree. Later, Thurston is telling a story about, how he earned a stripe fighting of a leopard. Ono becomes annoyed and informs him that zebras are born with their stripes, rather than having them earned. Thurston questions how Ono would know this, since he's not a zebra. This further  annoys Ono to the point of leaving. When Kion asks where he is going he states, "The flies. They're less annoying". He then hears Madoa, who is calling for the Lion Guard. Ono sees that Madoa is blinded by the swarm. He then guides her to the rest of the guard. Once there, she tells them that Jasiri has been captured. They quickly move out, but find navigation difficult due to the swarm of flies. Kion recommends using the Thurston as an escort, much to the dismay of Ono and Fuli. Thurston accepts. Once in the Outlands, Kion notices the absence of the tsetse flies. Ono realizes that tsetse flies prefer "The Brush" over the dry and barren Outlands. The Guard quickly dismiss Thurston of his duties, and he is given directions back to the Pride Lands. Ono spots the steam vent Jasiri is trapped in, and takes notice of the surrounding hyenas. The Lion Guard begins to move out, but are interrupted by Thurston who again asks the Guard for directions, to which they all furiously shout "That Way!". The Guard advance, and Kion asks Ono how much farther until they reach the steam vent. He tells him they're "getting close". Suddenly, the Guard find out that Thurston is still following them. Ono alerts the Guard that Jasiri's steam vent is about to explode. With no time to waste, the Guard advance on Janja's clan. A large battle erupts, and one by one the hyenas are defeated. Ono leads two hyenas by a large rock, so Bunga can jump and land on them. Ono then regroups by the steam vent with the rest of the guard. After Fuli dismisses Bunga's plan to use Kion's roar to blow the lava away, Ono sees a hyena about to attack Kion from behind. He warns him just in time for Beshte to knock out the hyena away, leaving Kion with a plan for Beshte to use while the rest of the Guard continue fighting. Janja's clan counter-attack, only to again be defeated. Janja's clan retreats, leaving only him to face the Guard. Janja himself only retreats, when he see that Jasiri is unharmed. Jasiri and the cubs say express their thanks and give their goodbyes to the Guard. Once they return to the Pride Lands, Kion thanks Thurston, and complements his team work. He mistakenly believes he is now a member of the Lion Guard, and runs to his herd who are nearby so he can spread the news. Ono asks if they should tell him to the truth, but Fuli replies with no, under the assumption that they won't be around zebras anymore. Just as swarm of tsetse flies surround them, with the exception of bunga. Ono, and the rest guard make haste for the nearest zebra herd.

The Ukumbusho Tradition
In Mizimu Grove, Ma Tembo is ordering her herd around in preparation for the upcoming Ukumbusho celebration. As they prepare, the Lion Guard enter the grove, followed shortly by Makini. While Makini prepares the paint for the event, Ma Tembo speaks with the Lion Guard, asking if they are ready. While Kion is enthusiastic, Ono and the rest of the Lion Guard lack his spark, though agree nonetheless. After Ma Tembo directs them to a place where they can rehearse, they begin.

As Ma Tembo approaches the Lion Guard as they practise, Timon and Pumbaa arrive to help, though Ma Tembo suddenly remembers that previous Lion Guards have always been lions. Although the Guard can't do anything about this, Makini offers to paint them to look like lions, and soon does so.

After Kion assures his friends that they look great in their new setup, Timon and Pumbaa step in to assist the Lion Guard with their lines. The Lion Guard then resume practicing a scene involving the Branch of Peace, but Timon becomes frustrated as it prevents them from clearly speaking. Pumbaa suggests declining the branch during the show, but Kion disagrees, since it is vital to the show. Soon, Simba arrives with his family, and the event begins, with the Guard singing "May There Be Peace", and telling the tale of Askari, the first Lion Guard leader, and how he brought peace between the elephants and lions, agreeing to protect each other and everyone who obeys the Circle of Life. The event runs smoothly, until a swarm of bees suddenly arrive, chasing the elephants away. With everyone trying to avoid being stomped on, Kion leads the Lion Guard away to stop the elephants from causing accidental damage. Although Ono was aware that elephants were frightened of bees, he admits that he was unaware that they were this frightened. Unable to calm them, they question another group of elephants who have stopped stampeding along the way. They realise that the bees are after the pollen from the paint. After getting Fuli to move Vuruga Vuruga's Herd, they notice Mtoto spraying dirt onto the bees. Kion suggests getting Fuli to direct Mtoto's spurts onto his paint and she does so, causing the bees to leave. When Ono sees the other elephants heading towards Sehemu Pass, the Guard follow Ono's shortcut to beat them there. Ono watches as Mtoto sprays Ma Tembo when she gets stuck, and the bees disappear as the dust is removed. The same spraying technique is used on Johari and Zito, before Mtoto notices his mother is missing. Ono quickly locates her near Mapango Cliffs, and Bunga saves her while Ono and the others watch from below. They return to Mizimu Grove, where Kion suggests that the show is continued but without the paint. After Simba suggests seeing it as a new tradition, Ma Tembo agrees, and the show resumes.

The Bite of Kenge
The Guard stumble upon Janja, Cheezi, and Chungu, trying to steal the elephants supply of Tikiti Melons. They successfully stop the hyenas, losing only one melon. Kion recommends guarding the melon patch, to Bunga's dismay, but Ono mentions that the elephants need the melons to help survive the dry season.

Later, while guarding the melon patch. Ono spots animals being attacked at a nearby watering hole. The Guard quickly move to investigate. They arrive at the watering hole to find  Kenge terrorizing a couple of antelopes and zebras. The Guard attack Kenge but are bitten, leaving their legs paralyzed. Once Bunga scares Kenge away with his stench, Only Ono and Bunga remain unharmed. Ono explains that Kenge is a Monitor Lizard, and the venom from their bite can cause paralysis. He reassures the guard that the paralysis will wear off, although he's not sure how long it will take. Kion then sends Ono to see if Rafiki has a remedy. Ono arrives at Rafiki's tree, only to find Makini instead. He informs her of the guards situation, and asks her about the remedy. Lucky, Rafiki was teaching Makini about remedies, and offers to help. Even though she lacks hands on experience, Ono accepts. Once they return, Makini says she needs Ponya Flowers. Ono offers to help find some, and quickly finds the flowers, but also spots Kenge, and the hyenas entering the melon patch. Kion orders Ono and Bunga to stop them. Ono is nervous but agrees regardless. They reach the melon patch, and attack Kenge and the hyenas. They're able to stop the hyenas from stealing the melons, but are ultimately defeated after being bitten by Kenge. Soon after, Bunga realizes he is immune to Kenge's venom. Bunga returns to Makini and the Guard, literally dragging Ono by his feet. After being covered in and being forced fed Ponya flowers, he informs the Guard that Kenge and the hyenas are taking the melons to the Outlands via Embamba Canyon. Kion devises a plan, and sends Makini and Bunga to stop them. After the paralysis wears off, Ono and the rest of the Guard arrive to assist Bunga and Makini. The group then begin the task of returning the Tikiti Melons to the Pride Lands.

Timon and Pumbaa's Christmas
Beshte arrives just in time to save Timon from falling to the ground from the top of a decorated acacia tree, arriving at the same time as Ono, Kion and Fuli. They wonder what Timon, Pumbaa and Bunga doing, and Bunga explains that it's Christmas. He and his uncles start to explain a bit more about the tradition, including how they found out about it. Although Ono tries to intervene, stating that reindeer can't fly, Timon proceeds to tell them about how they receive gifts. When he and Pumbaa argue about whether or not the season is about giving or getting, Ono chimes in that you can't do one without the other anyway. They soon tell of how a mysterious character known as Dandy Claws is also said to appear and give presents to others. They sing about Christmas in the Pride Lands, but after the song, Timon admits that Dandy Claws will never come, since he requires a special song to be sung at the bottom of the Christmas tree on Christmas morning. With Bunga and Pumbaa unable to cheer Timon up, the Lion Guard decide to continue their patrol.

Noticing Bunga is upset, Beshte coaxes the reason out of him, and he tells them how he wishes he could make Dandy Claws appear to make Timon and Pumbaa's Christmas truly special. Kion suggests that maybe they can, and reminding his friends that the Lion Guard can make the impossible possible, persuades them to agree. After listing everything needed to the Guard, Kion is certain they can do it if they split up. Bunga gathers some grubs and is about to eat one before Ono swoops in to stop him. When they hear Pumbaa approaching, Bunga tries to hide the bugs by stuffing them in Ono's beak. When Pumbaa approaches, both sides act casual, assuring the other that they're not doing anything special. Bunga tells his uncle that they have Lion Guard stuff to do and Pumbaa leaves, aiming for some white flowers. But Ono, having had the bugs in his beak for so long, swallows them by mistake. Bunga chastises him regardless. That night, with the animals all ready to perform, Bunga starts to organize everyone. But he starts to struggle, not knowing where to begin. And when none of the animals can even remember Dandy Claws to begin with, Ono states that it's going to be a long night, peering up at the star in the sky. After sunrise, the animals still haven't mastered the song according to Bunga, and they start to leave. With even Kion pleading, Bunga finally tells everyone that he just wants to make his uncles happy as his way of saying "thank you" for all the things they have done for him. Simba calls for everyone to return, and the animals continue. A little later, Ono waits for Bunga to get Timon and Pumbaa. When he does so, he sings "The Twelve Ways of Christmas" with the rest of the Guard. After the performance, Timon and Pumbaa break down in tears of joy, thanking everyone for their efforts. Although Bunga is upset that Dandy Claws never arrived, Ono and the Guard become excited when they see a character dressed up with a white fluffy beard. However, it turns out to be Pumbaa, just acting for Timon. Timon is touched, and expresses his gratitude to be surrounded by such loving friends and family. Impressed by how well the day turned out, Ono suggests that they should celebrate Christmas every year, and the Guard agree, wishing everyone a "Merry Christmas".

The Morning Report
After getting his horns trapped in a tree, Bupu listens to the Lion Guard's suggestions on how to get himself free. Kion suggests breaking the branch off, and Bupu reluctantly agrees. But as they try to remove the branch, Nyuni appears, having nested at the end. Kion asks if he would be willing to leave, but Nyuni refuses. The commotion draws the attention of Zazu, who announces that he'll be putting the situation into his Morning Report.

Kion then has an idea how to satisfy both Bupu and Nyuni. The branch is broken off, leaving Nyuni's nest on the tree branch, allowing him to view more of the Pride Lands along the way. After Bupu leads his herd away, Zazu takes his leave. Fuli comments on how Zazu enjoys getting into the business of others, and Kion tells her that it's job, asking if she remembers the time he told her to slow down as a cub, when he and Bunga were with the crocodiles. Hearing how Zazu placed himself in Makuu's mouth to save Kion impresses Ono. Later at Pride Rock, the Lion Guard learn from Simba that Zazu missed the Morning Report. Due to such uncharacteristic behavior, the Lion Guard leave to locate Bupu and Nyuni, who have not seen him since. Not wasting anymore time, Kion orders Ono to scout the skies, and for Fuli to track his scent. Bunga also chimes in, by calling for him loudly. Ono soon locates some feathers, and guides the rest of the Guard over. Fuli confirms that they belong to Zazu, and they find more a little further ahead. Although Bunga considers the possibility that Zazu is just molting due to old age, Kion discovers hyena tracks leading to the Outlands. They immediately take action and head off to rescue him. They hear Zazu in danger, and are able just in the nick of time from the hyenas. Ono takes on Chungu, offering him a second chance at catching him when he fails to bite. Chungu accepts, and Ono leads his paws into a steam vent, causing him to shriek in pain. In the midst of the fight, Zazu's rib cage prison rolls down a slope after he saves Fuli, but Kion uses his Roar to save him. The hyenas soon retreat, and the Lion Guard take Zazu back to Pride Rock. Back at Pride Rock, Zazu is about to impart the Morning Report to Simba and the Lion Guard, even though night has descended. Zazu is disappointed at his tardiness, but is assured that he's not at fault. Fuli even extends her thanks to Zazu for saving her and states that she owes him one, but the hornbill returns the gratitude. Kion, however, claims that they are now even, reminding him of the day he saved him from the crocodiles. Zazu remembers that day, but doesn't wish to reminisce for too long, and hurries along with the Morning Report.

The Golden Zebra
When a drought hits the Pride Lands, the Lion Guard try to settle Twiga's Herd and Vuruga Vuruga's Herd, with the two animal groups showing concern at the dwindling watering hole. With tensions rising, Kion takes the Guard to his father, to see if he has had any luck in finding a solution.

He reveals that he has, and asks them to enter the Back Lands to seek out a zebra named Dhahabu, and ask if they can share her water, and to perhaps see if there's anything they can do in return for them. The Lion Guard proceed into the Back Lands, where they are greeted by Makucha. He attacks Ono suddenly, who quickly checks that all of his feathers are in tact. Angry at the unwarranted attack, Beshte tackles the leopard, and Kion informs the leopard that they just want to pass. But Makucha still refuses, and engages in combat. He is effortlessly defeated by Kion and the Guard, and finally allows them to pass, warning them not to come back. As they continue, they notice a shaking bush, which they believe to be Makucha again. But to their relief, it is a pair of zebra siblings. Fuli assures them that there's no need to "panic and run", but the pair instead reply that they prefer to "frolic and romp", before doing so around the Lion Guard. When Kion eventually gets through to them, they lead them to the "Fabulous Dhahabu", where Ono states that he's never actually seen a golden zebra before due to their rarity. After Kion eventually introduces himself and the Lion Guard, she asks them to prance with her. She presents to them Dhahabu Grove, describing it as the happiest place in the Back Lands. After a brief talk about leaderships, Kion asks the all important question, explaining about the drought in the Pride Lands. Dhahabu is hesitant, but the two zebra siblings are excited at the prospect of meeting the Pride Landers and two beg her to allow them access. Since she is still hesitant, Kion offers to do something in return. After a quick think, Dhahabu requests a Tamboa Plant, their favorite food, which Bunga hastily accepts. She is shocked by this, and trots away happily. Kion turns to Ono for more information, who is sceptical that they'll even find one in time. Ono scours the Back Lands for hours before finally locating one far away. The Lion Guard continue nonetheless, across a narrow path on a mountain. When Beshte becomes nervous, Ono checks up on his friend, and Bunga starts to walk backwards to show him safe it is, but he nearly topples over, requiring Fuli to save him. They continue to an opening surrounded by thorns. Beshte has the idea to charge through them to create an opening, allowing the Guard a safe passage. At the end of the path they discover the plant, which is a lot larger than they expected. Bunga tries desperately to pull it out, but he lacks the strength. The Guard resort to digging it out, with Beshte being the only one strong enough to carry it. They deliver the plant to Dhahabu, who is shocked that they actually found one. Kion asks if they can see the watering hole, and the zebra siblings happily volunteer. But Dhahabu refuses to let them do so, and suddenly states that the deal is off. When the pair argue with her, she also denies them access, as well as the rest of her herd. Sensing something is amiss, Kion sends Ono to check on the watering hole, and the egret reveals that it's empty. With her herd feeling betrayed, they abandon Dhahabu. She reveals to Kion that she noticed the missing water a few days ago, but had no idea where the water had vanished to. She didn't wish to tell her herd as it would make them unhappy, and she chose to wait, hoping that it would fill itself back up. Kion tells her that a good leader tells the herd the truth even when it's bad news, and that a good leader tries to help when there's a problem. He offers to help see if there's anything they can do, and asks again if she will share the water should they be successful. She agrees with great enthusiasm, and they make their way over to the watering hole. When they reach the watering hole, they come to the conclusion that the waterfall has been blocked by a rock slide. The Lion Guard start to move, showing no concern over Dhahabu's warning of the area being leopard territory. She insists that she joins them, to be a good leader. When they find the rocks, Kion sends Beshte to smash the rocks apart. But Makucha appears, refusing to let them take his water. Even though Kion explains that they just want to break the rocks so that the zebras can have some too, he warns them that he doesn't share. Dhahabu approaches him, but is saved by Kion. Makucha announces that he brought friends this time, and a battle ensues. Ono is swiftly knocked down by a female leopard, causing him to become dazed. When another leopard is about to pounce on him, Dhahabu cries out to Ono, alerting Kion. After the cub has pushed the leopard away, Ono proceeds to peck his head, while Kion shoves the leopard away once again. But Makucha reveals that he has cornered Dhahabu, ordering them to leave before she gets hurt. With his back turned to her, Kion and the Lion Guard throw a subtle hints to Dhahabu about how a good leader takes care of a problem. Dhahabu realizes what they mean and headbutts Makucha onto a rock. After that, she kicks him into the pile of rocks, causing them to break and return the waterfall. Kion thanks Makucha for sharing the water before he retreats, and Dhahabu tells Kion that the Pride Landers are welcome to her watering hole. A little later, the Lion Guard lead some herds through the Back Lands, where they are introduced to Dhahabu. She approaches them and states that they have to do something before they can enter - "Frolic and romp". The animals happily agree, and enter the water, with Ono hovering above. Dhahabu invites the Lion Guard, and all but Fuli join her. Bunga tells her to lighten up, and Fuli does so by following the other zebras, monotonously chanting "frolic and romp", while Ono continues to hover above the watering hole.

The Little Guy
When noticing crocodiles sparring in the distance, Kion sends out his Lion Guard to stop them, believing the fighting to be without reason. A gecko named Hodari halts their actions, explaining how the crocodiles are merely training to improve their techniques. Ono dejectedly confesses that he forgot, and the Guard apologize to Makuu. Just then, Ono notices a herd of buffalo stampeding towards them. Although everyone gets away from the herd, their stampeding causes a rockslide. Kion orders Fuli and Ono to calm down the buffalo, while he, Beshte and Bunga assist Makuu's float. They do so, and, when the crocodiles continuing sparring, the Lion Guard return to their patrol, leaving Beshte behind to speak with Hodari. A little later, they discover Laini and two other galagos stuck in a tree. Ono leaves to retrieve Beshte, and when they return, successfully rescue them. Shortly after, Ono witnesses Kiburi's float in the distance. The Lion Guard promptly approach him, asking why he has returned. Kiburi states that he's just visiting, introducing them to to their newest member, Hodari. He tries to use this to his advantage, since he is friends with both his float and the Lion Guard, but Kion still orders them to leave. Kiburi succumbs to his order, and leads his float away. Bunga, Kion, Fuli and Ono follow them to make certain they leave. Concerned about Kiburi's float, Kion leads the Lion Guard to Makuu's float to warn them of Kiburi's recent return. Having done so, they depart. Beshte voices his concerns over Hodari's friendship with Kiburi, so Kion sends Ono to scout the area for the little gecko. Instead of finding Hodari, Ono discovers Kiburi's float fighting against Makuu's float. Although Kion knows that Makuu never wants assistance, he decides that on this occasion, he really needs it. They approach the battle scene, and start defending Makuu's float from their attackers, with Ono distracting Nduli in order for Bunga to pin him down. Between Ono and the rest of the Lion Guard, Kiburi's float are defeated. With all of them in front, Kion proceeds to use the Roar of the Elders to send them home.

With Makuu impressed by Hodari's bravery, Ono watches as Hodari finally achieves his dream and is a accepted as part of Makuu's float.

Divide and Conquer
Janja's Clan are in the Pride Lands, chasing Twiga and Juhudi with the Lion Guard hot on their trail. Ono suddenly spots Reirei's pack pursuing some pangolins at Chakula Plains, and the Guard are forced to split up, with Fuli, Bunga and Ono taking on Reirei's pack. When the pack start to scatter, Ono tries his best to attack, but fails. When the pangolins use their flatulence to ward off the jackals, Ono makes a quick turn to avoid the attack, before following the jackals when they retreat. The Lion Guard regroup, and watch as the jackals flee into the Outlands. Kion is especially concerned at the events, admitting that they are weaker when split up. When he learns that the jackals surrendered as quickly as the hyenas, his concern grows larger. While Beshte tries to get him to consider the possibility that it was a coincidence, Ono witnesses the hyenas meeting up with the jackals in the Outlands. Bunga does not share Kion's concern, and comments that they need to be in two places at once. His words give Kion an idea. They locate Tamaa, who is giving a show to the Pride Landers. He fears that they may believe he has returned to his old ways and assures them that isn't the case, and is relieved when he discovers that they're not checking up on him. They ask for his help and he accepts, following them across the Savannah to learn more about the plan. When he hears that he will be impersonating the Lion Guard while they deal with another problem he is somewhat concerned, but the Lion Guard promise that he'll be safe. Soon, Ono discovers the jackals chasing some gazelles. Not wishing to take any chances, Kion orders Ono to keep an eye out for the absent hyenas, while the rest of the Guard and Tamaa take on the jackals. Shortly after Ono leaves, he locates the hyenas stalking Rafiki. He reports back to the Guard, and Kion calls for Tamaa to distract the jackals until they get back. The Lion Guard locate the hyenas, who have already been taken out once by Rafiki. They engage in combat while the mandrill rests, though Ono soon spots Janja retreating. He calls to Kion, and continues helping with the fight. When the Guard think they have won, Reirei's pack arrive, having realised the trick. The hyenas and jackals regroup as do the Lion Guard, Rafiki and Tamaa before entering another battle. It doesn't take long for the hyenas and jackals to retreat, and Ono watches Tamaa fly away, having won his first battle. Rafiki thanks the Lion Guard for helping him embrace his inner warrior, but when he turns to see Kion, the cub has wandered off, gazing with concern at a strange burn mark on the ground. Once he is joined by Rafiki, Ono and the rest of the Guard join him, only to notice an ominous burn mark on the ground. Rafiki leaves to investigate the paintings of the past, certain that the mark is a sign of evil, leaving Ono fearful of what the mark may mean. ===The Scorpion's Sting=== Makini and the Lion Guard are in the The Lair of the Lion Guard, discussing Scar's defeat at the paws of Simba ahead of the Kumbuka celebration, with Bunga arguing that his uncles Timon and Pumbaa were just as responsible for saving the Pride Lands as Simba. Makini becomes visibly annoyed at Bunga for detracting from  Simba's efforts, and the Lion Guard universally agree that if Scar was still around, things wouldn't be good.

Ono attends the the Kumbuka celebration at Pride Rock with the rest of the guard. Simba weakly directs them to his tail, and Rafiki inspects the bloated sting mark. When he reveals it to be that of a scorpion. Kion sends Ono to search for one. Ono locates Sumu on his way back to the Outlands, and the Lion Guard chase after him. But before they can catch him, Sumu enters a hole which leads to the Outlands, which Ono confirms for them. Having made sure that the danger has left the Pride Lands at least, the Guard return to Pride Rock They find Timon and Pumbaa sobbing uncontrollably, unaware of exactly how bad Simba's condition is. When they enter Pride Rock, they find Nala and Kiara comforting the barely conscious King, while the Royal Mjuzi and his apprentice use a variety of mixtures that they hope will cure Simba. Suddenly, Rafiki remembers the cure - Volcanic Ash. However, he warns them that it must be recovered by sundown. With the closest volcano being the one in the Outlands, the Lion Guard offer to retrieve it. Rafiki hands Bunga a gourd to place the ash in, but Bunga's cockiness results in the gourd breaking. Rafiki decides to send Makini out with the Guard, and she attaches another gourd to her Bakora Staff. With everyone set, they head out. In the Outlands, Scar hears from Sumu that the plan was a success, and knows that the Guard would be on their way. He orders Ushari to get the others ready. Proceeding with the plan, Kiburi's Float wait for the Lion Guard. When they arrive, Kiburi refuses to move without a fight. With time of the essence, Kion sends Beshte to deal with the crocodiles. The hippopotamuses tackles Tamka, and the force of the tackle slams him into the rest of his float. The Guard hurrys through. The Guard get a little further, but bump into Reirei's Pack. Kion turns to Bunga, who leaps onto some nearby rocks and bounds over the jackals, farting on them. The stench keeps the pack from stopping them and the Lion Guard runs past them while Fuli comments that she's glad that Bunga is on the Guard's side. Worn out, the Lion Guard reach the volcano. Before they can ascend to get the ash, Janja's clan arrives. The hyenas attack, and the Lion Guard defend themselves, with even Makini helping out (albeit accidentally). They make their way up the volcano, where Kion observes the slowly setting sun. When they finally reach the highest point, Ono guides them to the volcanic ash, and Makini swiftly pours a handful into her gourd, sealing it shut and re-attaching it to her staff. Just as they are about to leave, Scar rises from the lava. Kion recognizes his evil great-uncle, but refuses to engage with him, reminding his friends that they need to get back to his father. Scar reveals that he was behind the attack, leading the Lion Guard to work out that the other attacks were planned as well. Scar commends them for their cleverness. The Lion Guard start to leave regardless, but the fallen King calls for his army. Suddenly, Ushari, Shupavu and her group of skinks, and Kiburi's float emerge. They approach the Lion Guard and, despite Bunga's eagerness to take them on, Kion leads them the other way, not wishing to waste anymore time. But Janja's clan block their other pathway. When the final path is blocked by Reirei's pack, the Lion Guard realize they are surrounded. As Kenge joins the skinks and cobra, Makini and the Lion Guard start to back away to a ledge hanging over the lava. Thinking quickly, Kion orders Ono to find a way out, but the egret is knocked down by Mzingo and his parliament. Trapped, Kion resorts to the final option - to use his roar. After using it more than once, the Lion Guard are able to get outside. During their escape, Makini stumbles, giving the vultures time to attack. Ono, Fuli and Bunga race back to help her, with Ono diving in and scattering the vultures before they can peck the gourd away from her staff. Mzingo sends two of his vultures to deal with Ono, while he and Mwoga aim for the gourd. They manage to knock the staff away from Makini, and the staff falls bottom-first into the lava. Fuli and Bunga tackle the final two vultures, and Makini grabs the gourd. Seeing her having difficulty removing the gourd, Ono swoops in and severes the vines holding it. When the vultures return, Kion uses his Roar once again to send them away, and they hurry back home. As the Lion Guard race across the savannah, they start to worry about making it back in time. With Fuli being the only one fast enough to reach Pride Rock before sundown, Bunga offers to carry the gourd on her back. The offer is accepted, and Fuli speeds away. Nearby, a distressed Rafiki peers over the Pride Lands, fearing for his friend. He enters Pride Rock to check up on Simba, when Fuli and Bunga arrive. When Fuli trips slightly, Bunga is propelled forward. Pumbaa manages to grab Bunga on his back, and Rafiki is able to catch the gourd before it breaks. Soon the king is saved but he needs time to rest. The guard and Makini looks out to the Pridelands and Kion says that he will find a way to stop Scar.

The Wisdom of Kongwe
At Pride Rock, Ono listens to Rafiki explain how Makini needs to find the wisest animal in the Pride Lands, Kongwe, so she can talk to the king. When Beshte informs everyone that she lives near Urembo River, Fuli offers her assistance in getting there faster due to the otherwise long trip. While she and Makini head off to the river, Ono and the remaining Guard members leave for patrol. It's not long before Ono spots four hyraxes running across an unstable bridge. Kion commands Ono to get the hyraxes away and he does so, just in time to see the crumbling bridge collapse. With the hyraxes still thirsty and with no other way to transport them across, Beshte proceeds to pick up a large rock nearby, and uses the broken bridge to escalate himself and the rock to the sides, creating a temporary bridge. The hyraxes run across safely, and Beshte is commended for the idea of "The Big B Bridge." A little later, Kion asks Ono if he can spot Fuli, Makini and Kongwe but Ono can't see them. Suddenly notices a herd of elands trapped in a wildfire over at the Poromoko Crevasse. The Lion Guard race away to help them. When they reach Poromoko Crevasse, Kion asks Ono to guide them to the elands, who are lost in the smoke Despite Ono's advice, Kion, Beshte and Bunga locate the elands regardless, and guide them away from the fire. Ono suggests getting them into the canyon, and Beshte starts to lead them down. However, a spark enkindles the bushes as he passes them, blocking the path. Ono searches for another way, but the narrowest part of the canyon is still not enough for the elands to jump. Noticing a large rock, Kion asks Beshte to provide another bridge up ahead. He does as requested, and the elands make it across to the safe side. That evening, the group converge paths with Fuli, Makini and Kongwe, where they are introduced. They head back to Pride Rock, where Kongwe confesses that not even she is sure how to defeat Scar. She claims that "it is the patient animal that eats the ripe fruit", which confuses all but Fuli, who translates for the others by saying that what she means is that they will find the solution eventually, and that they just need to look. Kongwe assures everyone that she has seen many things, and that good will always triumph over evil, in time.

The Kilio Valley Fire
The Lion Guard deal with a fire tearing through Kilio Valley, with Johari assisting Ono and Beshte by putting out as many fires as possible. Just as they believe they're finished, a fiery object flies past Ono and reignites the blaze. Ono joins the team in a second attempt at halting the fire. But when the Army of Scar appear suddenly, Ono's keen eye catches the invasion, and he relays the information to Kion. But with the fire still blazing, they have no choice but to retreat with Ma Tembo's herd, with Ono tasked with finding a path for the elephants to escape.

The Lion Guard try to find Ma Tembo a new home, starting with Ndefu Grove. Although Laini is initially welcoming and Beshte is sure it will work out, the elephants cause too many tremors as they walk around, and the Guard take the herd to Twiga instead, causing Beshte to become cheerful once more. However, Twiga has fears that there won't be enough food for both elephants and giraffes, and they are forced to ask Bupu for help. After he accepts them into his grazing grounds, it becomes clear that the solution is a very ephemeral one. After Ono confirms to his team mates that Scar's army has settled into Kilio Valley, it's not long before he witnesses Bupu casting the elephants out. Not knowing what to do, Kion leaves the group to think alone. He isn't away for long, when a fire breaks out at Ndefu Grove, and Ono locates the crestfallen cub to alert him of the new situation. The Lion Guard assemble, but Beshte warns Kion that he and Ono can't put the fire out fast enough. Kion races away to get help, leaving Ono and the other Guard to continue. Ono and the rest of the Guard continue trying to put out the fire, when Kion arrives back with Ma Tembo's herd. The elephants assist the Guard using their trunks, and successfully put out the fire, saving most of Ndefu Grove. Laini thanks everyone for their help, and, overwhelmed by their kindness, invites the elephants to stay at the grove until their home is returned. They accept, much to Ono's delight. But the loss of Kilio Valley is still something to remind the Guard of the journey ahead.

Undercover Kinyonga
The Lion Guard watch over the Outlands, waiting for Ono to return. When he finally comes into view, he is being pursued by Mzingo and Mwoga. When the pair try to attack by diving into Ono from two sides, they instead collide, allowing Ono to escape. He returns to the Pride Lands and reports that he saw the hyenas on their way to Scar, and that the jackals and crocodiles are still in Kilio Valley. Before they can wonder what he's up to, the Guard hear Thurston yelling "panic and run", and his whole herd start to run.

The Lion Guard swiftly leap into action and calm the herd down, questioning his behavior. Thurston reveals that a nearby rock was the problem. Although the Guard can't see anything, Thurston and his herd are firm that the rock was talking to them. When Twiga approaches them with a similar problem involving a talking tree, the Lion Guard investigate Twiga's tree. When Ono lands on a nearby trunk, he is startled when something runs over his foot. A chameleon accidentally reveals herself to them. She disappears and runs away, prompting a small chase. The Guard track her down and Ono, having realized what she is, revealed her and explains that she is in fact a chameleon. The chameleon introduces herself as Kinyonga. She explains that she ran because they chased her, and how she was trying to be friendly but forgot about her camouflage. When Bunga is confused by that word, Kinyonga explains how her special ability works, impressing Ono. After Kinyonga is asked to be careful when camouflaged to avoid scaring animals, the Lion Guard leave. Ono apologizes once more for not seeing much, but Kion assures him that it's not his fault. They start to consider options on how to infiltrate Scar's domain, when Kinyonga overhears their dilemma and offers to help. She persuades the Guard to let her enter and get information, assuring them that she is more than capable of the task. She departs, with strict instructions to return to the Pride Lands by sunset. When she does not return by sunset, the Guard start to worry. After Bunga startles Ono with his personal take on camouflage, Kion asks Ono to take a look, which is when he notices Shupavu and her skinks chasing Kinyonga. They quickly come up with a plan to avoid being seen. In the Outlands, Shupavu and her skinks chase Kinyonga to a dead end. She tries to blend in, but she is too scared, and her colors run wild. Suddenly, Shupavu hears a voice, and the Lion Guard reveal themselves, having used camouflage themselves to blend in with their surroundings, with Ono pretending to be a small green bush. Not wishing to fight, the skinks retreat. Kinyonga is impressed, but quickly explains Scar's plan to the Guard, and how he has ordered Janja's clan to fill up the top of Hakuna Matata Falls with rocks to cause a water shortage. With no time to lose, the Lion Guard return to the Pride Lands. That night, Janja, Cheezi, Chungu, Nne and Tano arrive at the top of Hakuna Matata Falls, where they begin. Cheezi and Chungu are startled by the Guard when they reveal themselves having used the same camouflage from before to hide. Ono chips in by pecking the two on their backsides when they land close to him, causing them to run. Janja joins his comrades, when Cheezi questions where they came from, Kinyonga appears to tell them that they learned it from her. Startled by the chameleon, the trio run into the water, to Kinyonga's concern. Kion orders them to leave and they do as instructed, but before the Lion Guard are able to thank her, Kinyonga vanishes. The next morning, Ono reports that he was unable to find Kinyonga. Noticing Thurston's herd speaking to the rock from yesterday, the Guard approach it, and discover Kinyonga there, pretending to be the rock and speaking with Thurston. When asked why she left, she explains that she broke her promise not to scare anyone, having sent Janja's clan into the river by mistake. Bunga assures her that, when it comes to Janja and his hyenas, it doesn't matter, relieving her. She promises again not to scare anyone, but when Thurston notices her, he and his herd panic and run. Kion tells her that it's not her fault, and the Guard leave to sort out the herd.

Cave of Secrets
In the lair, the guard is examining paintings of previous Lion Guards, including Askari's, the very first Lion Guard, in an attempt to find a way to defeat Scar. Makini comes in says that there are many paintings in the lair that they have not yet found. Soon Kion notices some suspicious paintings that are cut off by a large boulder After a lot of pushing, Beshte is able to move the rock away, revealing another passageway and the rest of the paintings, including one with the Mark of Evil. Makini brings the painting to life and explains how it seems to suggest that Askari's Lion Guard once fought a great evil, and how the secret to defeating that evil lies in a chamber deep within the lair. Makini stops them from entering at first, showing them a painting which warns them of the dangers within. The Lion Guard is confident in their abilities and enters regardless, with Kion suggesting that Makini stays behind for her safety. As the Lion Guard proceed, they discover another painting on the wall. Bunga tries to decode it in Makini's absence but fails. Beshte agrees with Kion that bringing Makini down could be dangerous when suddenly the ground beneath his feet breaks. The cracks spread over to Kion,  Fuli and Bunga, and all but Ono all onto a rock slide. Ono notices some sharp rocks ahead, and Beshte skids to a halt, grounding himself. The rest of the Guard bump into Beshte, safe from harm. Fuli questions how they will return to land, but Kion notices another pathway. Reminding them that the chamber is deep, the Lion Guard follow it down. When they arrive at the bottom, Fuli discovers another painting. Knowing that they are on the right path, the Guard continue forward, until they come to a crossroad. Bunga assures them that he has experience with caves and leads them down a route, only to wind up at a dead end. Bunga is certain that it's another secret passage and attempts to open it, but eventually gives in and concludes that it really is just a wall. The Guard continue their efforts to move forward but wind up encountering dead ends at every turn. Bunga tries once more to open a secret passage, but fails, leading Fuli and Kion to confusion. Noticing a tall rock, Kion asks Ono to take a look at what they're dealing with. Ono reveals that the entire area is a maze, much like in the painting they saw outside. He locates the path they're looking for and guides them out. , Ono guides the rest of the Guard into a new area. They discuss how lucky they were to have both the strongest and keenest of sight with them until Kion realizes that the whole thing was a test to see if they were worthy of finding the secret. Bunga comments that only they would be able to progress that far, when Makini arrives, having followed their footprints in the maze. Kion is still a bit wary of allowing her to join them, but he's reminded that a Royal Mjuzi had to have been there to paint their adventures. Kion agrees to let her accompany them but also reminds everyone to be on the lookout for the next test. They move through a passage and enter a chamber with a large canyon below, and an entrance at the other side. The gap between the paths is too big for anyone to jump. Bunga suggests that Ono is being tested again, this time for his flight until he's reminded that all previous Lion Guards were strictly lions. Makini calls them over, having found another painting, this time of the bravest lion. When she brings it to life, it shows him walking over the crevasse, seemingly on thin air. Bunga decides to leap over the crevasse, much to the horror of his friends. But instead of falling down when his jump wasn't enough, he instead lands on what appears to be thin air. It doesn't take long for Ono to work out that there is, in fact, a bridge over to the other side, and that it's an optical illusion. The Guard crossover. In the next area, Makini notices another painting which suggests that they're close to the final chamber. However, a large boulder blocks their path. Beshte considers moving it but realizes that he's already had his test, prompting Bunga to reach the conclusion that maybe it's just a rock. After he knocks on the boulder, it comes loose, and everyone starts to run. Kion asks Ono to check for an escape route, but the passage is too narrow. Fuli then has an idea. She stops and leaps onto the top of the boulder, reaching her claws in and running across it in order to slow it down. When this fails, she switches around and starts to speed up the boulder, pushing it along the walls in order for it to go around everyone. Everyone commends Fuli for her quick thinking, and they continue on their journey. Bunga ponders on what Kion's test could be, but in doing so, he accidentally walks into a rock that sets off a small avalanche. With everyone trapped in total darkness, Kion begins to roar softly in order to get a feel for his surroundings. With the others stumbling over one another, Kion asks them to follow his voice, while he uses his roar to determine empty areas and locate a pathway out using his echo. The group finally locate the exit and are in awe at the final chamber, which is decorated with small pillars containing more paintings. They are soon called over by Makini, who locates the story of what happened all those years ago.According to the paintings, many years ago, a group of evil lions tried to take over the Pride Lands. In doing so, they nearly destroyed it. Thus, the good lions of the Pride Lands created an unstoppable force to defeat the evil lions, but only the worthiest in the Pride Lands would be able to find and use the force. When Kion questions where the force is, Makini directs him to another room nearby. Kion and Makini lead everyone into the room. In the room is a pool of water and another cave painting. Looking to discover the source, Bunga leaps into the water but is unable to find any secrets in it. But Kion realizes what the force really is after seeing his reflection - it's them. Makini brings the painting to life to confirm Kion's theory, showing how Askari's original Lion Guard was formed to stop the evil lions. Makini apologizes, with her belief that she could have noticed the signs earlier and thus saved the Guard the hassle of going through the tests in the first place. But Kion states how much they needed to go through them so that they knew they were ready. Filled with new invigoration, the Lion Guard peer up at the Mark of the Guard painting on the wall and cry out their catchphrase, ready to take on Scar.

The Zebra Mastermind
The Lion Guard are on their way to their third dust devil when Ono notices that it's closing in on Ukuni Woods. Beshte remembers that a group of hyreaxs live there. Sure enough, two hyraxes fighting over a granadilla on a nearby tree are swooped away and become trapped in the dust devil. With Ono's alert Bunga and Beshte were able to catch them. They go and talk to Thurston and explains how the guard should stop the dust devil. As soon as the guard leaves Thurston begins  to  brag about how he's the real reason the Lion Guard is so successful. Meanwhile the Lion Guard tackle another dust devil. In its wake, a pangolin has been covered by a branch. Fuli removes the branch and the pangolin uncurls, revealing in his own language that more pangolins were with him. Kion asks Ono to search. The Lion Guard have located the remaining pangolins, when Cheezi and Chungu suddenly appear. They begin rubbing flowers under the guard's noises. However Beshte pushes them away. the Guard has almost finished dealing with another dust devil, but notice that Mbuni's Flock has become trapped in a gully, with sand enveloping all but their necks and head. As they begin to dig them out, Goigoi arrives, his body covered in red berry juice to resemble stripes. Since the Lion Guard are focused on the ostriches, they don't notice the jackal nearby at first. When they do, Goigoi continues to believe that he is invisible due to the stripes, even though he is clearly visible to them. He moves around a bit, still keeping the 'illusion' that he's invisible, and threatens to attack when Beshte tackles him away. Defeated, Goigoi disappointedly leaves, while Fuli questions all of the crazy attacks Later Tamka and Nudli come by and start to rub the guard's tummies to make them sleepy. After it doesn't work Kion uses the Roar Of The Elders to blow them away. Overlooking the Outlands, Kion voices his concerns to his friends, asking Ono to take a look. Ono says that Thurston is surrouned by half of Scar's army. The Lion Guard make quick work of the group, who follow Thurston's advice. But the zebra brings up the party to the Guard, and how they wanted to talk to him about the Lion Guard. They realize the reason for the crazy attacks, and Fuli suggests that he talks too much. Thurston partially agrees and starts to follow them home, promising that he'll be quieter, but continuing to tell them this information all the way.

The Hyena Resistance
The Lion Guard has a battle with Kiburi's float and Janja's clan. After winning the fight Bunga explains to the guard that he wants to learn some of Rafiki's moves. Soon Jasiri comes surprsing Kion Kion says that Scar has returned which is why all of the villans are working together. He asks Jasiri to stay in the Pridelands but she has an idea of setting up a Hyena Resistance. They go to  her watering hole to tell her clan. Jasiri reminds her clan about Kwetu Ni Kwetu or "home is home." Later Madoa comes by to explains Scar's newest plan to the guard. Scar wants to take over Mizimu Grove however the guard only fights with Kiburi's float and Reirei's pack. After wining many battles Ono finds out that Scar's army is surrounding Jasiri's clan. The guard comes to the rescue and Kion uses the roar to blow them away. Jasiri hears Janja scream for help and saves him. She asks him to join the resistance but he refuses. Kion still asks Jasiri if her clan could stay in the Pridelands but she said that they'll hide from Scar. After hearing about Bunga's moves the Lion Guard heads home.

The Underground Adventure
Tifu and Zuri were calling for the Lion Guard's "help" from inside of Pride Rock. They were complaing about their fur and how it's too dry around the Pride lands. Ono explains that it's the middle of the Dry Season. Kiara and Nala come in and say that the guard is for emergencies only. Beshte suggests that the girls try the hot mud pots at the edge of the Pride Lands. Nala asks Kion to go with them and Bunga tacks along while the rest of the guard is on patrol. Later the guard reunites with Kion and Bunga and they say that they took out the fire. Kion explains how they escaped by going into Muhangus' burrow. Bunga explains that they had an adventure with a aardvark, a zebra and a  golden mole. Thurston gets lost again and Tifu goes to help him.

Beshte and the Beast
The giraffs are drinking at the Watering Hole when Thurston's herd comes by. Thurston says that his turn needs a drink Bunga says that they need to wait. A gorilla comes into the Pride Lands, which makes the zebras and giraffs run away. Kion orders Beshte and Ono to go after the herds while he, Bunga and Fuli handle the gorilla. Bunga announces that they're the Lion Guard and starts attacking him but Kion realizes that the gorilla seems friendly. Shujaa introduces himself to them and says that he was sent by King Sokwe to help them in their battle against the Outlanders. Fuli wonders what Shujaa does and he explains with Shujaa Ponda. Bunga gets excited to see someone stronger then Beshte and introduces him to Shujaa. Beshte shows Shujaa his strength throws a large rock over. Ono notices that three hyenas, two jackals, and two crocs are in the Pride Lands near Big Springs attacking Basi's pod. The guard runs and Kion says that he has a plan but Shujaa springs into action before hearing the plan. He throws a large rock which knocks down Reirei and Goigoi. Shujaa soon throws a rock towards the hyenas and crocodiles which causes Scar's army to run away. The Lion Guard is impressed at what Shujaa just did but notices that they have some cleaning up to do. They finish their clean up but Muhangus still has a rock blocking the enterance to his den. Shujaa picks up the rock and throws and it lands on top of a termite mound. Bunga starts to eat when Ono warns them that Scar's army is back in the Pride lands. Kion suggets cutting them off by moving through Nyani Grove. Shujaa offers to help, and begins breaking the trees down, causing the baboons to run near the buffaloes and causes them to run as well. Kion orders Fuli and Beshte to clam them down and has Ono move the Satble Antelope. Kion uses the roar to blast the Outlanders away. Beshte and Fuli return saying that the herds are calm and Kion notices the Nyani Grove is a mess. Beshte suggest that he can teach Shujaa how to control his strength. Later the Outlanders are back at Big Springs, and this time their's a fire too. Ono goes get Beshte for help and a tree starts to fall Behste runs towards it and gets hurt. Bunga tries to move him Kion orders Ono to get Shujaa for help. Shujaa comes and moves Beshte out of the way he then scares off the Outlanders. He puts out the fire and the guard thanks him for his help. He returns home to King Sokwe to tell him that he now tries to think before acting. They say goodbye and Shujaa says that he will be back again if they need his help.

Pride Landers Unite!
Bupu's herd is stampeding because they thought they saw a jackal. Boboka runs into Laini's tree and the galagos start runing too. Kion asks Bunga to grab the galagos and put them away from the herd. When the herd is calm Kion tells them not to run and call for them instead. Seeing this gives Kion an idea to unite the Pride Landers. The guard gathers Ma Tembo's herd, Bupu's herd, Laini's group and Mbeya's crash. The groups of animals don't get off to a great start, so Bunga waits by a tree, while the animals are instructed to race over to him. Unfortunately, only the galagos complete the task, while the larger animals collapse onto each other. Seeing the animals not get along Kion asks Makuu to teach them how to fight. Kion asks Ono to keep an eye on them while Bunga, Fuli and Kion train some members of Bupu's herd to work on their kick. When things don't work out with Makuu he and his float leave. Ono spots the Army Of Scar attacking  Makuu's Watering Hole Ono explains how it's a lot of Outlanders and Kion isn't sure that the team is ready. Ma Tembo, Mbyea, Laini and Bupu say that they are and they go to fight. After a tired of battle Kion uses the Roar Of The Elders and blasts the Outlanders away. Makuu thanks the Pride Landers for their help and says that he will do the same for them in the future if they need.

Songs

 * Don't Make a Stink
 * Hakuna Matata
 * Hadithi the Hero
 * May There Be Peace
 * The Twelve Ways of Christmas
 * Unnamed Song in "Fire From The Sky"

Trivia

 * His catchphrase, Hapana! is Swahili for 'Oh, no!'.
 * When using his sight to its fullest, Ono's eyes flash yellow.
 * Ono is the only member of the Guard yet to sing a solo song.
 * On some merchandise, his Mark of the Guard is swamp green instead of pure silver.
 * Since the previous members are all lions and Kion, Fuli, Bunga, and Beshte are all mammalian characters, Ono is the first and only member of the guard who is not a mammal.
 * Other catchphrases which Ono uses include - "Affirmative", "Wait a Tick" and "Common knowledge, really".