The Tree of Life is a location that is home to Rani, Kion, the Night Pride, and many rare animals. It is the true home and origin of the Roar of the Elders. In Season 3 of The Lion Guard, said group along with Makini travel there to heal Kion and Ono's wounds.
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Background
The Tree of Life is a safe-haven where the animals from everywhere come to heal or if they are of an endangered species. Rafiki told the Lion Guard about it near the end of Battle for the Pride Lands. They hope to receive help for problems for which they can't find any solutions elsewhere. The Tree of Life has all kinds of animal habitats.
The Tree of Life appears to have mystical powers, as Queen Janna channeled its energy to help heal Ono's eyes to restore his vision. Though this power appears to have limits, as Janna could not restore Ono's vision to be as keen as it used to be. However, after Janna's death in the episode Long Live the Queen, Rani takes over as the new queen of the Tree of Life.
Appearances
Battle for the Pride Lands
After Kion and Ono get workplace injuries during the final battle against the ghost of Scar, Rafiki advises that they and the rest of the Lion Guard set off to find the Tree of Life to find the cures for their conditions. It is vital for Kion to find this tree, because it's the only place he can find a treatment for the effects of Ushari's venom, which got into his left eye when he got his own scar.
The Tree of Life
The Lion Guard has finally completed their journey to the Tree of Life but are confronted by the Night Pride; a different pride of lions who safeguard the tree and its inhabitants. When Bunga accidentally causes an avalanche, Ullu, an owl who guards the entrance, alerts the Night Pride thinking the Lion Guard is trying to attack. At first, Rani, leader of the Night Pride, is hesitant to let them in. However, she soon agrees too. Once the Lion Guard, has entered the valley they gaze upon the Tree of Life in person for the first time.
The River of Patience
Rani brings the Lion Guard inside the Tree of Life to speak with her grandmother Janna. Janna asks Nirmala to help heal Kion's scar. While Kion is getting healed by Janna, she asks Rani to show the rest of the guard around the Tree of Life. Rani tells them all about the Tree of Life and says that everyone is accepted to be welcomed the tree. Ullu comes to tell Rani some important news. Rani leaves the guard behind. They soon meet Makucha, Chuluun and Ora. The Night Pride fights them off, but when Kion and the Lion Guard arrive thinking they might need help, Rani insists that they can handle it as protecting the Tree of Life is the Night Pride's job. After hearing the descriptions of the animals the Night Pride fought, Kion realizes that Makucha and the others must have followed them. This angers Rani as it confirmed her worst fears about something bad happening if she let the Lion Guard into the Tree of Life as there is now a group of vicious predators on her doorstep. Rani talks to her grandmother about this problem. Janna tells Kion to not worry about protecting the Tree of Life and to concentrate on his healing. Rani asks Nirmala if Kion is healed yet. She says that she is just like him. Makucha and the others come back again and the Night Pride fights them. Baliyo gets bitten by Ora and is left incapacitated. Kion completes his task of getting the flower and arrives just in time to help the Night Pride fight off Makucha and the others. Moments later the rest of the Lion Guard arrives to help too. Rani then realizes that the Night Pride and the Lion Guard make a great team after all and thanks the Lion Guard for their help.
Little Old Ginterbong
Rani is hanging out with the Lion Guard and her brother. Soon, Kion and Nirmala come along. Kion has mud on his face. Nirmala says it's part of his healing. Nirmala says that Kion has a long way to go before he gets healed. She also says that it's time for Ono to be healed. Ono is excited and he heads off to the Tree of Life. Fuli asks if Bunga can be any noisier when he eats. Baliyo says that Bunga should meet his friend Binga. Rani and the Night Pride soon see Mama Binturong being chased by Makucha's Army not realizing that Mama being attacked was all an act so that she could enter the Tree of Life without raising suspicion. They save Mama and welcome her to the Tree of Life. Kion asks if Rani is her for Ono's healing and Rani says that she's just letting Mama Binturong (calling herself Granny Ginterbong as an alias) into the Tree of Life. After Mama Binturong finds out the weaknesses of the Night Pride and Queen Janna, Rani takes her to a nice place to get some rest but Mama dismisses her telling Rani to get some rest. The Night Pride hears that Makucha's Army is attacking Mama Binturong, but that is actually a decoy because Mama Binturong is on the other side of the Tree of Life so that Makucha's Army could attack Queen Janna undeterred. The plan goes awry and the Night Pride spots Mama Binturong after failing to attack Bunga and claims she was attacked by Binga and Bunga. Bunga explains what really happened and she runs off as Bunga explains who she really is. Before she goes off too far, Bunga and Binga stop her with their stink. Rani tells Ono that he was the one who figured out Mama Binturong's plan and thanks Ono for his help.
Poa the Destroyer
While all the other members of the Guard are off doing their own things, Beshte goes walking around the Tree of Life to sight see. He meets a polar bear, some penguins, and other amazing animals. However, the animals think that Beshte is a threat. They called him "Poa the Destroyer". After Beshte saves Pinguino's life, Beshte gets called as "Poa the Life Saver."
Long Live the Queen
Rani, the Night Pride and the Lion Guard are stopping Makcuha's Army from preventing a family of Tigers from entering the Tree of Life. Makucha's Army is forced to retreat and Rani invites the tigers to see Queen Janna. Ullu soon comes by saying that Queen Janna would like to see her and the Night Pride along with Kion. Rani sees a group of animals surrounding the Tree of Life and Rani realizes that Janna is dying. Baliyo doesn't want to go in, but Rani and the Night Pride offer him emotional support. Queen Janna weakly says her goodbyes to her family and tells Rani that it's time for her to become queen. Rani thinks she isn't ready and Queen Janna says she is and that she has everything she needs to help her. Rani starts to cry as Queen Janna passes away. Kion gives Rani his condolences and Rani thanks him while crying on his shoulder as Kion sheds a tear as well. Makini soon tells the animals of the Tree of Life the sad news. At the funeral, Rani is sad and alone so Kion goes to talk to her. Rani talks about her admiration for her grandmother and is worried she won't measure up to her. Kion encourages her and opens up about his own doubts when he started leading the Lion Guard. Kion tells her that he hasn't been talking to his grandfather Mufasa since he got his scar out of worry that he'll resemble Scar to Mufasa. Rani says they all have scars while showing him the scar on her foreleg while saying "sisi ni sawa" which is what her Grandmother said that convinced Rani to let Kion into the Tree of Life which is a decision Rani is now glad about. Rani tells Kion that just talking to Mufasa might make him feel better and Kion thanks her for the advice while telling Rani she's a lot like her Grandmother which leaves Rani taken aback by the favorable comparison. Makini soon shows Rani all the paintings that she made in the Tree of Life. The tigers soon come back and asks if they can stay at the Tree of Life. Rani says they're welcomed and goes with Bunga to find them a new home. Kion goes to speak to his grandfather. Rani goes to her coronation at sunset. Fuli, Anga and Nirmala greets Rani with a song as she becomes Queen. All the animals cheer and praise her. That night Rani tells her grandmother that she's ready to be queen.
The Lake of Reflection
Rani and the Night Pride are forced to fight with Makucha's Army at dawn, but the Night Pride is exhausted due to their normal patrol being almost over. Kion and the Lion Guard arrive to try and help fight off their enemies, but Kion's orders interfere with Rani's orders which causes the Night Pride and Lion Guard to stumble and collide into each other. Rani takes full command and they manage to drive off Makucha's Army. Rani tells Kion to follow her lead from now on and that Kion has "potential" to be a great leader which Fuli and Bunga dispute saying that he already is a great leader. Despite being worried that he's not much a leader now when he can't control the Roar, Kion offers the Lion Guard to patrol during the day so that Rani and the Night Pride can rest which Rani accepts. Fuli tells Rani that she's worried that Kion is getting worse because he now lacks confidence in himself while Rani tells Fuli to have faith in Nirmala's healing. But, Rani privately tells the Night Pride she's worried that Fuli is right about Kion's healing progress. Rani goes to see Kion at the lake and Kion is still worried that his scar won't ever heal which means that he can't use the Roar and can't lead the Lion Guard. Fuli and Anga talks to Kion and remembers a time when he was a lot younger. Kion learns that he's always been a leader. Makucha's Army comes back to attack at sunset and Rani is the last to arrive. Since Rani hadn't arrived yet, Kion takes command and Rani is impressed when she makes it to the battle and witnesses Kion effectively leading the Lion Guard and Night Pride in coordinated attacks against the vicious predators. After the battle is won, Rani appears and tells Kion that he is a great leader.
Triumph of the Roar
Makucha's Army attacks at sunrise again when Rani and the Night Pride are exhausted from finishing their patrol. But Kion and the Lion Guard are well rested and fight the predators. As Kion attacks Makucha, Rani gazes at Kion in admiration. After the battle, Nirmala tells Kion that he should be healed now and The Lion Guard is excited to go home soon. But Rani is troubled by this and asks if Kion has to leave now? Kion eases her concerns since they still have to get rid of Makucha's Army. Rani is relieved by this and she and the Night Pride go get some rest. Bunga goes to the Tree of Life to speak to Rani and disturbs her sleep. Bunga thinks there's something weird going on with Kion regarding his Roar and Makini says that Kion is still working on his roar. Makini teaches Rani all about Askari, the first leader of the Lion Guard. She says that Askari would go to Chikha Escarpment to practice the Roar. Rani has an epiphany about Kion and the Roar and she wants to see him alone, but Bunga insists on tagging along and she reluctantly brings him with her. They watch Kion using the Roar in different ways and are astonished. Soon they hear about Makucha's Army attacking animals at the Tree of Life. Anga brings them and Kion uses the full extent of his new Roar abilities on them. He blasts them with concentrated bursts, creates twisters, and even summons lightning to free the Night Pride trapped behind a boulder in the Tree of Life. Everybody including Rani is amazed at Kion's new power. Finally, Kion roars up a tornado that sweeps up every member of Makucha's Army and sends them all far far away from the Tree of Life, ending their threat for good. After witnessing the full power of Kion's Roar, Rani asks Kion and the Lion Guard to stick around instead of returning to the Pride Lands which leaves them stunned.
Journey to the Pride Lands
After Kion is finished speaking to Mufasa, Rani comes up to Kion and asks if he's made his choice about staying at the Tree of Life. They both think that they make a great team and confess their feelings for each other singing "Of the Same Pride." and Rani says that she could use Kion's help to maintain peace at the Tree of Life which Kion says she doesn't need anyone's help with since she's already a great leader. Rani thanks Kion for the compliment and says that she wants to be a great Queen as well and that a great Queen could use a great King and floats the idea of Kion being her King and mate. Before Kion can answer, the guard arrives and they're wondering why they haven't departed yet. Rani wishes that they would consider staying and most of the Lion Guard is open to the idea except for Fuli who is reluctant. Soon, Azaad comes and Fuli asks how Rani knows him. She says that he's been to the Tree of Life before. She asks why he's here and he says that he was showing travelers how to get to the Tree of Life. Their friends, Janja and Jasiri come and tells the guard that Zira and her Pride have returned. Kion knows that it's his duty to protect the Pride Lands from Zira and decides to head back. Rani says goodbye to the Guard and tells Kion that she meant what she said and Rani hopes that maybe the Roar will return to the Tree of Life again someday.
Return to the Pride Lands
After relinquishing his title of Leader of the Lion Guard to Vitani and giving her the ability to use the Roar, Askari appears in the sky and commends Kion for truly mastering the Roar. Kion is confused why he still has the Roar and Askari tells him that there's another place that needs the Roar's help. Kion asks his Lion Guard if they would like to join him in protecting the Tree of Life as part of the Night Pride. They all say yes and head back. With all of Kion's family and friends and other Pride Animals watching him, Kion marries Rani and becomes King of the Tree of Life.
