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(dramatic music)

(screaming)

(growling)

- I'm a friend.

You're making a mistake, I'm a wolf.

I know I don't look like a wolf, but I really am.

I was adopted by a wolf pack when I was just a baby.

- What's going on, I don't like this.

A human who can talk to us in wolf language?

I don't trust him one little bit.

- You have to believe me, my name is Mowgli.

I belong to the Seeonee wolf pack from the jungle.

I have to see Vermilion.

- How dare you intrude on our territory

and ask to see our leader.

Attack him.

(screaming)

(dramatic music)

- Listen to me, we'd be of one blood, he and I.

(dramatic music)

(growling)

- Sandah?

- Mowgli, can it be?

Back off, I know him, he's a noble member of the

Seeonee wolf pack who once saved my life.

It's been awhile Mowgli.

- Sandah, am I glad to see you.

- What brings you up here so far from the jungle?

- I came to see Vermilion.

- Is there something I can do?

- There's a question I really have to ask him.

It's important.

(dramatic music)

- Always make sure that you pick your target first.

Take your time, decide which way you think it will run,

and then attack.

If your prey hesitates, jump,

and then knock it onto its back.

(dramatic music)

A wolf must never give up its prey.

- Vermilion, you have a visitor.

- Mowgli, if it isn't Mowgli.

- Gosh it's been a long time.

- You were once a big help to me.

Are my old friend well?

(humming)

The whole pack, my father Akela, and Lala

my lovely daughter, and the others?

Bagheera the panther, and Baloo the bear?

They're all well?

- They're all very well.

They all remember you and they miss you a lot.

- They miss me?

- That's part of the reason I've come,

we have a problem I have to talk to you about.

Would this be a good time?

- It is a leader's duty to listen to a messenger

who comes in good faith.

Alright, listen everybody, that's enough training for today.

Continue to do your exercises on your own.

(howling)

Come with me Mowgli.

(soft music)

- Wow.

(soft music)

- You want me to come and replace my father.

- Yes, we all think you'd be perfect as the new leader.

In the past little while, our leader Akela

has started to show his age.

The pack is falling apart.

He can't control things anymore.

He leaves us to hunt on our own.

It's become a very serious problem.

Grizzle's a perfect example.

Our enemies always seem to be winning,

and no matter how many times we go hunting

we're never able to bring anything back.

(humming)

Every member of the pack knows how important it is

to have the right leader.

- Yes I understand that, even so.

- Please listen.

The whole pack has wanted this for a long time.

Don't you remember, we were even discussing it

back before you left the jungle.

Everyone has the same idea, they say get Vermilion back.

They want you to come back.

The pack really needs you Vermilion.

- Today we are preparing for a hunt in the eastern

section of the jungle, our target will be

a herd of deer which has moved in.

- I sure wish Vermilion were here.

- So do I, I'd feel more secure.

- You've only yourselves to blame.

The trouble stems from the fact that you wolves

haven't chosen a successor to Akela.

Why not simply ask Vermilion to come back.

You may think this is none of my business,

but I warn you, if the leadership is not resolved,

wolf will turn against wolf.

- You know I think that Chill is right in what he says.

Mowgli, you have to ask Vermilion to come back.

- Me, go and ask Vermilion to come back?

- You have the courage of your father Alexander,

and the wisdom that is your birthright as a human.

It will be difficult, but you can do it, please.

- Well well, so it was Luri who sent you to find me.

- She knew from Chill where you were.

- Sounds like Luri's taking charge.

So she's changed a lot since I knew her.

- Yes she sure has, it was her idea to ask Hathi

the elephant to scare Grizzle away,

and she lead us in the last battle at the cold lair.

(growling)

(dramatic music)

- I'm afraid Grizzle will put up a fight,

so you must all learn the battle plan.

Akru, you grab his right hind leg,

Lala you take his left hind leg.

That way you can put Grizzle out of action

without hurting him or yourselves.

- What do I do?

- If all else fails, you attack from the front

with your sharp stone.

(growling)

- Should I attack?

- Now Mowgli.

- Take that.

(groaning)

- Beautiful, that must've been beautiful.

You all fought like true wolves,

but it's Luri who deserves the credit.

Wow.

She worked it all out to the last detail.

- Well, it seems obvious, there's the solution

to your problem.

(humming)

Your new leader should be Luri,

she'll be perfect for the job.

- What, do you mean that?

(humming)

- Vermilion, Luri is a she wolf.

- There is absolutely nothing in the law

that says a female can't be leader.

Luri has proved she can lead.

It makes perfect sense for her to assume the leadership.

She knows every wolf in the pack,

and she can count on support from Bagheera and Baloo.

You and Akru and Sura are her cubs.

Your loyalty goes without question.

The respect of the pack is the key to a leader's success,

and Luri is respected by all.

(soft music)

- When you put it that way, it makes sense.

Mother is the best choice.

- I'm totally convinced of it.

She has an unbeatable combination of strength

and tenderness that will overcome all obstacles.

She'll ake a magnificent leader.

Is it a great and unexpected honor to be asked

to lead the wolves of the jungle.

But my duty lies here on the plain.

I cannot break faith of the pack that chose me to lead.

- He's right Mowgli.

- This is where I belong.

Now the decision's been made.

The sooner you get back the better.

Mowgli, you now have the task of convincing Luri to accept.

You'll have to say mother the decision's been made,

you are going to be the new leader.

- I'll tell her that.

And I won't take no for an answer.

Thank you for being a friend Vermilion.

(mischievous music)

- What's taking Mowgli so long to get back?

Aha, I can see him now.

But he's alone?

It appears that young Mowgli's mission was unsuccessful.

- Hello Chill.

- What'd you mean hello?

What happened with Vermilion, did you find him?

- He was right where you said he'd be,

and he sends greetings to everyone.

- He just sends greetings, how dare you return

without bringing Vermilion as the new leader.

- I couldn't bring him, but I brought the answer.

- What do you mean?

- I mean that the solution has been

right in front of us all the time.

- Huh, wait, Mowgli, hold on.

Mowgli, what'd you mean by that?

(soft music)

- You're back.

- I found Vermilion but he refused to come back to be leader

but he made me see who it had to be.

It has to be you, mother.

- Me leader?

Mowgli, why couldn't you do what I asked?

I told you to convince Vermilion to be our leader.

- Mother that isn't the solution.

It was Vermilion who convinced me that

you were the best choice.

When he first suggested it, I wasn't sure myself that he

was right, but when he explained his reasons, I understood.

Mother you had everything it takes,

courage, wisdom, and authority.

That makes you the wolf for the job.

You'll be a great leader.

- No, I'm no more courageous than anyone else.

Besides, a she wolf has never been leader of the pack

as far as I know.

- There's nothing in the law of the jungle that says

a female can't be leader.

And as for me, it would make me really proud

if my mother were the new leader, and you can count

on the support of all your friends in the pack.

Please mother.

- It's not possible, I'm not qualified for leadership.

When I remember how your father sacrificed himself

so that the pack could escape from Shere Khan,

I know I could never be as brave.

- You would be.

- It's too painful to remember.

I'm sorry to disappoint you Mowgli, but I can't do it.

Please don't ask me again.

Please.

- Okay.

(dramatic music)

It's a problem, what'd you think we should do?

- That's one tough problem.

- Tough problem.

- A tough problem, really tough.

- Unless she agrees, there's nobody but Akela,

and he's really not up to it.

- What we are going to have to do is

find some way to make Luri change her mind.

I have been giving the matter a great deal of thought

and I have concluded that Vermilion was absolutely right.

- Of course he was right, so what'd we do?

- That is what I'm presently trying to decide.

- You're not doing very well for someone who

think he's so smart.

Is the great panther's brain wearing out?

- I don't hear many bright ideas from you

you lumbering lame brain.

I can outsmart you any day.

- Watch it.

- Watch what?

- I'll show you what.

- Stop it, just stop it you two,

this is no time for fighting.

Back off, now.

- It's my fault for not bringing Vermilion back.

If I'd been able to, the pack would have a new leader,

and Lala would have her father back.

- Don't blame yourself, of course it would make me happy

if father could come back to the pack,

but he accepted the leadership of another pack,

and it's his duty to stay with them.

Hey, I have an idea, why don't we talk to grandfather?

He's the leader, he can convince her to change her mind.

- Lala that's the most intelligent suggestion

we've had so far, let's try.

If there's one thing Akela's good at, it's giving pep talks.

- Good idea, he can always find exactly the right words

to make you believe in yourself.

- Great, we'll go and talk to grandfather

and see what he can do.

- Right.

- Seems like the beginning of a new era

for the wolf pack, wouldn't you say?

- I heartily agree.

(laughing)

(soft music)

- I thank you all for coming promptly.

Today we have an important decision to make,

and I hope when I've made my case you will agree with me.

Where is Luri, Luri?

- Here I am sir.

- Very good, come to the front, right up here to the front.

Don't be shy my dear.

(humming)

- Akela.

- Fellow wolves of the jungle pack.

Effective today, I relinquish my position as

leader of this pack to clear the way for a new leader.

- Akela's a good leader.

- He doesn't have to retire, it's not right.

- What are we going to do.

- He should stay on.

- Why are you leaving so suddenly like this?

- Who will take your place?

- We need a leader Akela.

- My recommendation as new leader of the pack is Luri.

- He says Luri.

(murmuring)

Is he serious?

- Can a she wolf be leader?

- Sure, if Akela recommends her.

- She's the bravest wolf.

- And she's always friendly with everyone.

- She'll never be as good as Vermilion.

- Sure she will, right.

- Silence.

I want you all to know that

I've been thinking about this for a long time.

My last act as leader is to ask you to approve

my choice of successor.

- Just a moment, this is so sudden.

You do me great honor by choosing me Akela, but I can't.

- It's true you haven't had much time to think about this.

But I wanted to have this discussion openly

so everyone would be able to participate.

(soft music)

Mowgli and Lala told me about his mission to Vermilion.

I was happy they were so honest with me,

and Vermilion was right my dear,

you of all the wolves have the courage,

wisdom, and authority to lead the pack as my successor.

You and Alexander were a fine team.

He was to have replaced me when I stepped down.

What a fool I've been not to have seen

that you were as qualified.

- Please, you're our leader, I can't.

- Luri, for the good of everyone

you must accept the position.

You know that I'm growing old, and my old body

just won't do what I want it to anymore.

I don't have the strength to be the leader.

Please help us all.

(soft music)

- As an honorable wolf, I know it is

my duty to do as you say, and I shall.

I don't feel that I'm qualified to be the leader,

but I will accept the job if I have the confidence

of every wolf in the pack.

- We will now take a vote on the following two proposals.

First, does the pack agree that the time has come

for me to step down as leader?

You do, fine.

Now does the pack agree that Luri should be leader?

Let us hear your voice if you agree.

(howling)

- We all agree.

(howling)

- The pack has spoken, and your decision is clear.

I appreciate all of you supporting my proposals.

Thank you all.

- Hurray for Luri.

- We're all behind you.

- You only have to tell us what you want us to do,

we'll do it.

- We know that your decisions will be for the

good of the whole pack.

(cheering)

- Everybody, I thank you all for the

confidence you have in me.

But this is a new experience for me.

Until now I've been concerned with the

safety of my own family.

The wolf pack is a larger family,

and I will need your help if I am to keep it safe.

Can I, can I rely on you to help?

- Absolutely, word of honor Luri.

- We'll give you all the help you need.

- Akela, I have a favor to ask.

- You may ask me anything.

- I'd like you to stay on, and act as my advisor.

- As your advisor?

- Yes, we all need your wisdom and experience.

Please say you'll stay on.

We will call you the wise old wolf.

- Do you really think I can still be of some use?

A feeble, broken down old wolf like me?

- I know you can, and I'm sure that the others do too.

Let me hear your voices.

(howling)

- Thank you all, it has long been our tradition

that a wolf who gave up the leadership

was either forced to go into exile,

or was set upon by the pack.

I was prepared for this to happen to me today.

Yet you ask me to stay?

- That is an ancient law Akela, and is best left unobserved.

Our safety depends on cooperation.

We must strive for mutual help and understanding.

Now if you agree with everything that I have said,

then I consider it an honor to fulfill my duty.

(howling)

- Lala.

(howling)

(soft music)

- Well never in my wildest dreams

did I imagine a day like today.

I have accepted the responsibility

for the well being of the great Seeonee wolf pack.

I will endeavor to do my duty as well as I can, for my

own honor, and for the memory of my dear husband, Alexander.

(uplifting music)