Intro. The sun rises over Pride Rock, bathing the stone in warm gold. Below, the Pride Lands stretch endlessly — grasses swaying, herds moving in rhythm with the morning.Simba stands at the edge of the rock, gaze thoughtful.Nala rests beside him, tail flicking gently.From below comes laughter.“Ha! Did you see that leap?” Pumbaa chuckles, nearly tripping over his own hooves.“I meant to do that!” Timon squeaks, brushing dust from his fur. “Very… acrobatic.”Near the baobab tree, Rafiki taps his staff against the earth, eyes bright with knowing.“Change walks softly today,” he murmurs. “But it leaves deep pawprints.”Behind Pride Rock, Kion practices with focused intensity, tail lashing as he stops mid-move, sensing something unseen.Simba exhales slowly. “Kiara should be waking soon,” he says. “I want to speak with her.”Nala smiles softly. “She’s growing into her own… whether you’re ready or not.”Rafiki turns, looking toward the path that leads into the den — where Kiara would emerge.