Twilight is waiting for the sun to rise for a perfect day to arrive. She allows her friends to sleep in for a while. Then, she saw the sun beginning to rise by Princess Celestia. Twilight smiled.

But, she got startled when Pinkie went behind her and shouted, "GOOD MORNING, TWILIGHT!" Twilight screamed and tripped. "Pinkie, don't do that. You know how I feel when you sneak on me and yell into my ear." she said. "Sorry. I noticed you were up early just to see the sun rise and decided to tell you that Applejack's leg is all better. She can walk now." Pinkie said.

"Really? That's amazing. It has been two months since she's been on a wheelchair." said Twilight.

They both went to Applejack's room to see if she's alright. "Hey, Applejack. You feeling alright?" Twilight asked. "Aw, I feel better than ever! So sick and tired of being in a wheelchair." said Applejack as she gets up from her bed, revealing that her cast is gone. "Wanna celebrate?" Pinkie asked. "That'll be great!" Applejack answered.

...

But before they can, they hear the Book of Disney calling them.

"Oh, come on Book of Disney! Why do you always ruin my party plans?" Pinkie complained. "Don't worry. We'll celebreate when we get back." Twilight promised.

When the mane six entered the throne room, the Book of Disney glowed more than ever. Must be special. Twilight went to the book and opened the next chapter. The next story is The Lion King. She began to read,

"Once upon a time, lived a young lion named Simba. He is the next heir to the throne and will be the king of Pride Rock when he gets older. This makes his uncle, Scar jealous of him and his father. He's jealous because he wanted to be king. So, he decided to kill them by causing a stampede with the help of the hyenas. Simba was in the stampede because he thought his father was having a surprise for him. He came as fast as he could to save him. He did, but didn't make it with him. Instead, he was climbing the cliff and was begging Scar to help him. But what Scar did was he clawed his paws and lets go. He falls into the stampede and dies. Simba was blamed for his father's death and Scar told him to run away and never return. He ran far away from Pride Rock and everyone thinks he died from the stampede. But in the middle of the desert, he was rescued by Timon and Pumbaa, a warthog and a meerkat that likes to eat grubs. They taught him to put the past behind you and say Hakuna Matata. It means no worries. Many years have passed and Simba has grown into an adult. Your job is to find Simba and help him claim his throne."

Once Twilight is done reading, she and her friends get sucked into the book.

...

They ended up in a nice jungle filled with leaves and tall trees.

"Are we supposed to be in Pride Rock?" Rainbow Dash asked. "I don't think so, since Scar is taking over. Who knows what could happen to us when he sees us." said Fluttershy. "Fluttershy's right. This doesn't look like Pride Rock. We must be in some type of jungle." said Twilight. "Do you think Simba's here?" Applejack asked. "Well, the Book of Disney did say he is living with Timon and Pumbaa. So I guess we should find them first." said Rarity.

As they began seeching for the two, they hear rustling from the meadowed grass. Pinkie turned around and asked, "What was that?" "Prabably the wind." Rainbow Dash guessed. "Let's just keep moving." said Twilight.

But suddenly, a lioness appeared out of nowhere and starts chasing the mane six. "Was that the rustling sound you heard, Pinkie?" Applejack asked. "YES! RUN!" Pinkie yelled. They ran as fast as they could to get away from the lion. She went after Fluttershy first since she's behind her friends. "Oh goodness!" she cried. "Fly into the air, Fluttershy!" Twilight yelled. "Oh, ok." Fluttershy replied as she flies up to the trees and went to the other side. Twilight zaps the lioness in the chest so that way she and her friends can get away much faster. But, she manages to get up and still chases after them.

"HELP US!" Twilight yelled in fright as she saw Timon and Pumbaa in front of her. "What's going on here?" Timon asked in confusion. When he saw the lioness coming right at him, he panicked as Pumbaa got stuck in a branch. Twilight uses her magic to make a shield for her and her friends so that way the lioness won't get them.

As she attacks, a male lion comes to the rescue and attacks the lioness. The mane six watch as the two lions fight one on one. Fluttershy flies down towards them and watches the fight. "Oh my." she muttered. When the lioness pins him down, he immediately recognized her. "Nala?" he muttered. Knowing her name, she got off of him and asked him, "Who are you?" "It's me. Simba." he answered. The mane six gasped when he said that. They finally found Simba.

The two lions were so happy to see each other in years. "So, you really are Simba. Thank goodness we found you." said Twilight as she gets rid of her shield. "Who are you guys?" Simba asked. "I'm Twilight Sparkle and these are my friends. Rarity, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, Applejack, and Pinkie Pie. And we are here to help you reclaim your throne at Pride Rock." Twilight introduced. "That's right. You're the king. Oh, and sorry for trying to eat you." said Nala. "That's okay. We didn't know who you were until now." said Twilight.

"King? Are you guys nuts?" Timon asked. "At your service." said Pumbaa. "Look you guys, I'm not the king." said Simba. "But, you must." said Rarity. "Could you guys excuse us for a few minutes?" Nala asked. "Sure. Why not." said Twilight.

They watch the couple walk together.

...

The mane six follows Simba and Nala on their date and hearing them talking about Simba coming back to Pride Rock. Simba refuses to come back for an unknown reason which makes Nala angry.

"Are they arguing about something?" Pinkie asked. "Sounds like it." said Applejack. "It sounds like Simba doesn't want to come back to Pride Rock." said Rainbow Dash. "No. How could he ever refuse?" Rarity asked. "I guess he lets go of his past and doesn't want to come back." Fluttershy said. "He must come back to Pride Rock. Whether he likes it or not." said Twilight.

Once Simba and Nala are done fighting, Simba leaves angrily and went into the meadows. The mane six followed him to try and comfort him.

"Simba, wait!" Twilight yelled. "What do you want?" Simba asked in a grumpy voice. "We heard Nala wants you to come back to Pride Rock and she's right. You must. We wanted you to do that too." Rainbow Dash explained. Simba groaned and said, "Listen, girls. I'm not the king. Scar is." "That Scar fellow is the wrong King. I'm sure everyone hates him for what he's doing." Applejack explained. "Are you sure Scar is a really bad king?" Simba asked. The mane six nodded yes at him. "What should I do then to help?" Simba asked. "Going back to Pride Rock would be nice." said Fluttershy. "I know all of you including Nala wanted me to become king, but I won't be a great one like my father was." said Simba.

"You don't have to be like your father in order to be king. He's you and you're him." Twilight explained. "What's that supposed to mean?" Simba asked. "He lives in you. It was a lesson I learned a long time ago." Twilight explained.

Suddenly, a booming voice was calling Simba up in the heavens. "Father?" Simba asked. "Where is he? I don't see him." Pinkie asked. "Look up, Pinkie." Twilight said as she looks up in the sky and sees Mufasa's spirit in front of them. "Simba, you have forgotten me." he said. "I didn't mean to." Simba said. "You have forgotten who you are and also forgotten me. You must take your place in the great circle of life." Mufasa said. "How can I go back? I'm not the lion I used to be." said Simba. "Remember who you are. You are my son and the one true king. Remember who you are." said Mufasa as he starts the fade away. "No, please. Father! Don't leave me!" Simba pleaded.

"I can't believe it. Even your father wants you to be king. How does he do that if he's dead?" said Applejack. "So, what do think Simba? Do you want to go back to Pride Rock or spend the rest of your life eating bugs?" Twilight asked. Simba thought for a moment and said, "I guess I have to go back." The mane six cheered for him as he made the right decision. "Way to go, Simba!" Rainbow Dash yelled. "Things are going to get much better around here thanks to you." said Rarity. "Scar, you're going down!" Pinkie shouted. "Let's kick some hyena butt!" said Applejack. "Well, what are we all waiting for? Let's go!" Twilight shouted.

So, Simba and the mane six are heading to Pride Rock and defeat Scar.

...

They ran across the desert into the savannah. When they got their, they were in shock and horror.

The Pride Lands were covered with animal skeletons and no plant life. No animals for the lions to eat. The only animals that are here right now are the lions and th hyenas. That's because there's no more food, no more water, and everyone is going to starve.

"Pride Rock." Twilight muttered. "Oh my. What happened to this place? I'm sure it was beautiful before Scar was king." said Fluttershy. "Look at all of the dead things on the ground. No wonder why we wanted you to become king, Simba." Pinkie said. "Oh my Celestia." Applejack muttered. "Why would Scar do this? Is this what he gets for taking the throne?" Rainbow Dash asked. "I believe so, dear. But don't worry, we'll fix all of this once we defeat Scar." Rarity answered.

"Simba, wait up!" Nala called as she ran towards them. "Nala!" Pinkie shouted. "What are you doing here?" Rarity asked. "I heard that you girls helped Simba getting back to Pride Rock. How'd you made him come back." Nala asked. "Well, I told him that his father lives in him and his spirit came and tells him remember who you are." Twilight explained.

"Yes, I'm thankful for the girls to find my true path. And this is my kingdom. If I'm not gonna fight it, who will?" Simba explained. "I will." said Nala. "You sure? It can be dangerous." said Simba. "Danger? Ha. I laugh at the face of danger. Ha ha ha ha ha!" said Nala. "Yea, we're not afraid of danger. We fight it one on one!" said Rainbow Dash.

"I guess you need some more help." said Timon as she showed up with Pumbaa. "Timon. Pumbaa. What are you doing here?" Simba asked. "I can tell you two are helping us, right?" Applejack guessed. "That's right. We've known Simba for a really long time, so we decided to help him till the very end." Timon explained. "That's very brave of you." said Fluttershy. "Alright. Be prepared, everyone. This will be the battle we'll never forget." said Twilight.

They all watched Pride Rock as they prepare themselves for battle.

...

They sneak into Pride Rock, only to find out hyenas are everywhere and can't be seen by them.

"Hyenas. I hate hyenas." Timon complained. "So, what's your plan on getting past these guys?" Twilight asked. "Live bait." Simba said. "Good idea. Hey!" said Timon. "Come on, guys. You've got to create a distration." said Simba. "Oh don't worry, Simba. I know just the thing to get the hyenas attention." said Pinkie in a sneaky voice.

Her idea was to dress and do the hula. She also forces Timon and Pumbaa to do it. "If your hungry for some juicy meat. Eat some Pumbaa here and if you want it. All you have to do is get in line. He's a juicy pig. He's a big pig. You can eat me too." she sang. The hyenas started chasing after them after that since they're hungry.

While Pinkie distracts the hyenas, Simba sees Scar and the hyenas trapping the other lionesses including his mother. "That's must be Scar over there." said Rainbow Dash. "He'll be having the best surprise of his life." said Applejack. "Nala, you find my mother and the other lionesses. The girls and I will look for Scar." said Simba.

When they did find Scar, he was calling Simba's mother and hurting her for disagreeing his wishes. Enraged, Simba roars at him. Twilight zaps some rocks at him. " Mufasa? No, you're dead. And what did you bring with you?" Scar asked in fear. "It's over, Scar. Your time as king is up." said Twilight. "Yeah, you shall pay for what you did to the Pride Lands!" Rainbow Dash shouted. "This is what you get for taking the throne which is not yours. You're not the true king!" Applejack yelled. "Kings like you should never let his people starve." said Rarity.

Simba was busy helping his mother. "Mufasa?" she asked. "No, it's me." Simba corrected her. "Simba? You're alive? How can that be?" she asked. "It's doesn't matter. I'm home." said Simba as he nuzzles his mom. "Simba. Am I glad to see you alive?" Scar asked in anger. Give me one good reason why I shouldn't tear you apart." Simba growled. "Must this all end in violence?" Scar asked. "You're the one who started this violence! Now, we ended this!" Twilight yelled.

"Oh, must be disappointing to tell them the truth Simba. Tell them who is responsible for Mufasa's death." said Scar. Simba lowered his head and said, "I am." The mane six gasped. Pinkie managed to catch up to her friends and sees Scar framing Simba. "What's going on here?" she asked. "Young lady, do you think this lion is responsible for the death of the great Mufasa?" Scar asked her. "What? No. He never did it. I think you're lying." said Pinkie. "He's not lying, Pinkie. He's telling the truth." Simba said sadly. "Simba, no." Twilight muttered.

"See? You are a murderer! You are guilty!" Scar yelled. "I'm not a murderer!" Simba yelled back. "You're in trouble again and this time. Daddy isn't here to save you and everyone knows why!" Scar yelled as Simba falls on the edge of the cliff. "SIMBA!" Twilight yelled. "Scar, you can't do this!" Rarity yelled. Lightning stroke and it hits the ground, causing a huge fire.

Scar ignored her. "Now, this looks familiar. Yes, I remember. This is just the way your father looked before he died." he said as he grabs Simba's claws. "And here's my little secret. I killed Mufasa." he whispered in his ear. "NOOOOO!" Simba yelled as he got up and tackled Scar. "Murderer!"

The mane six gasped. "I knew it." said Twilight. "We knew the truth all along, Scar. Now you tell them who's responsible for Mufasa's death." said Pinkie. "Alright. Alright. I did it." said Scar. "So they can hear you." Simba growled. "I KILLED MUFASA!" Scar yelled. Nala arrived with the lionesses as they fight off the hyenas. The mane six joined them as well as Timon and Pumbaa. Pumbaa knocks them off one on one. "Excuse me. Sorry. Pardon me. Coming through." Timon said. "Glad you two can join the fight." said Applejack as she kicks three hyenas at once.

Simba was fight a lot of hyenas, but got help from Fluttershy. She yelled out a battle cry and enters the fight. She kicked them, punched them with her martial arts moves. "Thanks, Fluttershy." said Simba as he got up. "Your welcome, Simba." Fluttershy replied.

While fighting, Pinkie and Rarity saw a bird named Zazu and Timon getting attacked by three hyenas. "Timon! Bird!" Pinkie called out. "Who's the donkey?" the hyena asked. "Are you talking to me? ARE YOU TALKING TO ME?" Rarity yelled. "Now, you've done it." Pinkie warned. "Then call me Miss Mule!" Rarity yelled as she charged at the hyenas and attacked them. Pinkie sets Timon and Zazu free.

...

Meanwhile, Scar is trying to get away, but Twilight chases after him. Simba saw them and follows Twilight.

"Quick, Simba. He's getting away!" Twilight yelled. "Not for long." said Simba. They both chased Scar until he reached the end of his tracks. Scar gasped in fear as Twilight and Simba managed to catch up to him. "Murderer." Simba muttered.

"Simba, please. I'm family. It was the hyenas. It was their ideas. It's their fault." Scar pleaded. "You don't derserve to live." said Simba. "Why should we believe you? Everything you told us was a lie. You even lied to everyone." said Twilight. "What are you doing to do? You wouldn't kill your own uncle." said Scar. "No, Scar. I'm not like you." said Simba. "Oh, thank you, Simba." said Scar. "But, there's one thing you should do." said Twilight. "And what's that?" Scar asked.

"Run. Run away, Scar. And never return." said Simba. "Now get going before I use my magic to kick you out!" Twilight warned. "Yes, of course. As you wish, your majesty!" Scar yelled as he throws ash at Simba's face. Simba yelled in pain as he gets it off of his face. "Simba! Oh, that is it!" Twilight yelled as she kicks Scar in the face.

Scar pushes her out of the way and attacks Simba. Simba attacks him back as he swats him in the face. Scar smacks him in the face and pushes him to the ground. Twilight manges to protect him by zapping Scar in the chest. Scar attacks her and throws her to the ground. She watches the tyrant about to attack Simba, but uses her magic to throw Scar off of the cliff. Simba gets up and helps out Twilight. "Are you okay?" he asked. "I'm fine. At least I didn't get hurt when I got thrown." said Twilight.

They both watch Scar getting confronted by hyenas and eating him alive. Twilight closes her eyes from that. The Pride Lands is now safe.

...

Simba and Twilight got down from the top and sees their friends celebrating their victory.

"Twilight!" the girls yelled as they hugged her. Twilight hugs them back. "I'm so glad you're all safe." she said. "You too, Twilight. I saw Scar falling off Pride Rock." said Applejack. "He deserved it. I can tell Simba is getting his rightful place in the circle of life." said Rainbow Dash.

Simba walked towards the mane six and hugs them. "Thank you for helping me defeat Scar and save Pride Rock." he said. "Your welcome, Simba. You're king now and we are all very proud of you." said Twilight. "Now, that you have your kingdom back, I think our work here is done." said Rainbow Dash. "Dont tell me you're leaving already." said Simba. "Sorry, Simba. We have other people to help out and defeat more bad guys." Twilight explained. "Okay then. I'm gonna miss you all." said Simba.

"Bye Simba. Bye Nala. Bye Timon. Bye Pumbaa." the girls shouted as they disappeared from the Pride Lands. "Bye girls." they all said.

...

The Book of Disney drops them off at their home and it's still morning.

"Now, that's what I call the circle of life." said Applejack. "It's a good thing we learned that from Simba today." said Fluttershy. "Actuall, he learned from us. If he didn't ,he wouldn't have taken his rightful throne of the great circle of life." said Twilight.

...

Later that night, Twilight begins to write at the Disney Journal. She wrote,

"What I learned today is about the greatness of the circle of life. I taught Simba that his father lives in him and he took his rightful place for the throne. What I learned from him is that its hard to be the leader. But, being the leader is powerful if you know how to deal with it. I'm a leader myself and a ruler of Ponyville. So, I do take my place in my own circle of life. The circle of friendship."