Ep 11. Ono the Tickbird

Ono the Tickbird is the eleventh episode of the second season of The Lion Guard. The episode follows Ono, the tickbird, as he loses his sight after peering too close at the sun during a flyover of the Pride Lands. His friends, including Beshte, Kion, Bunga, Fuli, and Anga, try to help him adapt to his new condition and learn new ways to navigate the world.

As the episode opens, Ono is convinced that he can still serve as the Lion Guard's keenest of sight, even though he has temporarily lost his vision. The other members of the team are hesitant to include him on the next mission, but eventually agree to let him go along. As they explore the Pride Lands, Ono struggles to keep up, stumbling and getting disoriented as he tries to use his other senses to guide him.

As the mission continues, Ono's friends try to find ways to help him navigate more effectively. Kion suggests singing a song together to help Ono find his way, while Beshte suggests that they all walk in a straight line and hold onto each other so that Ono can follow the movement of their bodies. Anga offers to take on some of Ono's responsibilities, such as scouting ahead and letting him know what she sees.

Despite these efforts, Ono struggles to keep up, and eventually becomes separated from the rest of the Lion Guard. He lands on a branch, exhausted and disoriented, and begins to reflect on his loss of sight. He wonders how he will ever be able to serve as the Keenest of Sight again, and fears that he will just be a burden on his friends.

However, as Ono rests, he starts to become more attuned to the other sounds and sensations around him. He can hear the rustle of leaves, the buzz of insects, and the distant roar of the Pride Lands. He realizes that he doesn't need his sight to be valuable to the Lion Guard - he can still use his other senses to help protect the kingdom.

With this new resolve, Ono sets out to find his friends again. He uses his sense of hearing and smell to track them down, and eventually reunites with the rest of the Lion Guard. They are relieved to see him safe, and impressed with his newfound abilities.

In the end, the Lion Guard continues on their mission, with Ono serving as a valuable member of the team in spite of his temporary blindness. The episode ends with the group reflecting on the importance of adaptability and the strength of their friendship.

Overall, Ono the Tickbird is a heartwarming and inspiring episode of The Lion Guard. It showcases the importance of resilience, adaptation, and teamwork in the face of adversity, and emphasizes the value of using all of one's senses to navigate the world. Fans of the show will love seeing Ono's evolution as a character, and will be inspired by his determination to continue serving as the Keenest of Sight.