This stage starts out with a flashback to Simba's past. ... I dunno, that great huge smile on his face isn't all that convincing. Wakey wakey shortcakey. Hey look, little cubby Sora! ^~__~^!! Uh oh... lunch?! I'm outta here! Well, looks like we were unwittingly saved by Scar.

Well, the good news is that you can move faster like this. The bad news is you can't change form. Oh well. Open the three pumpkins in the area to receive a map, an Ether, and a Mythril Stone. Leave the area. Uh oh, looks like Nala's got a spot of Heartless-flavoured trouble. OK, these guys can be kinda tough, so watch yer HP. They're also pretty bad at staying still, but at least their reaction command is kinda fun. Hrmm, so... she wants us to take down Scar ey? *snorts* You sure do have some grand ould plans for yerself, don'tCHA?

OK, turn around and head to the ribs buried in the ground. Take a left there to collect an AP Boost, a Mythril Shard, and an Ether. Go left from the Ether and up the ramp to grab a Mythril Stone on the left. Head towards the back and right for a Hi-Potion. Go back to where you found the Elixir and exit the area. Just go straight ahead across this area, no goodies around here. If you lose your bearings, just head towards the big rock in the distance. Upon your arrival, you get a thorough checking over by Rafiki, who decides that you ain't got the right stuff. Tough break, kid. ... well, whaddaya expect? Yer just a cub! Cubbyyyyyyy!! ... anyway. Straight ahead is a cave with an SP inside (you might need this one later on).

OK, turn right around and go to the edge of this area for a map. Turn completely around again and go towards the back and left for a Mega-Ether, and head right and under the rocks for a Mythril Stone... wheeeee! *gets distracted by jumping off of Pride Rock a few times* Ahaha, anyway... leave the... oh crap, the hyenas of DOOM! Um... what the heck kinda animal is Pete supposed to be, anyway? ... besides a dumb, clumsy one. Wow, does everything want to eat us? Jeeze... Well, Nala saves you (repaying the favour, I guess), and you stop running just out of earshot of Pride Rock. ... not the best idea in the world, what with a bunch of hyenas chasin afterya. After all, hyenas have been known to kill lionesses. Oh well, lucky for you these seem to be rather lazy hyenas. Eh? Simba? Don't we know a Simba? Yeah! Wasn't he a Summon in KH? Well, looks like Nala's discovered that staying here is, in fact, a Bad Idea. Go left and just follow the rim to get to Wildebeast Valley.

The scene switches to... well, speak of the devil. Or Simba, in this case. Well, Hakuna Matata (*sings "It means no worries for the rest of your daaaays... It's our problem-freeeeeeee..... philosophy! Hakuna Matataaa...") did nothing to lift his spirits (probably cause they didn't sing the song ^<__<^;; ), and he goes *fwump*. Ha, Nala can fly. ... aw man, I wanted to see Goofy try it. Turtles can't jump! Anyway. Straight ahead is a Hi-Potion, and right and towards the back is a Mythril Stone. Continue through the valley and pick up the AP Boost behind the white rock. Further on is a Mythril Gem and a Tent on the other side. Rafiki Mr. Shaman Monkey does some stuff and realises that Simba is still alive (yes, that was a drawing of him as a cub). Along the way is a Mythril Shard, a Hi-Potion, and a Mythril Stone. The items in this next area are a Hi-Potion, a Serenity Stone, and a Mythril Stone. Upon your arrival, Simba is just finishing up a batch of Heartless. Hrm, seems he doesn't recognise us. Must be the chibiness and all. Waugh, tackle-pounced! ^x__x^;; Timon and Pumbaa's cries for help and salad dressing ruin the moment. Whelp, time to see just what in the world is going on. But first... treasure! :oD On your left is a map, and behind you is a page from the Pooh Book and another AP Boost. Visit the moogle to upgrade Donald and Goofy's weapons (Goofy says: I get an upgrade this time? Wahoo!).