Pumbaa (Ava15's Fanfics)

Pumbaa is a male warthog. He is the best friend of Timon and Simba. He is a recurring character in Legends of the Lion Guard: Protectors of the Pride Lands.
== Appearance ==
Pumbaa is a warthog the size of a lion cub with smooth red fur that is slightly darker on his underbelly. He has a large head, a rounded lower jaw, and jutting cheeks. He has a smoothed-back mane of black hair running alone his head and neck, and a black tail tuft. His nose is light pink, with large, circular nostrils. Two ivory-colored tusks jut from his upper jaw, and his small eyes have yellow sclerae. Pumbaa's inner ears are dark pink.
== Personality ==
Due to his friendly, loyal, and protective personality, Pumbaa is generally regarded as a very likable character. However, he displays childlike naivety, which is sometimes confused for stupidity. He does, in fact, come up with some intelligent plans and insightful ideas, which Timon rapidly claims as his own. Pumbaa is also kind and caring. In addition, Pumbaa generally appears to be polite. He hates being referred to as a pig, and will charge anybody who dares to disrespect him.
== History ==
===Backstory===
Pumbaa was born in the Pride Lands to unknown parents. As he grew up, he failed to make friends because of his flatulence, which was triggered by his demophobia, a fear of large crowds. However, he made a fast friend in Timon, and traveled with him to find Hakuna Matata. Pumbaa, along with Timon, found Simba, who fled his home. They raised him to eat grubs and live a worry-free lifestyle. When Simba reached adulthood and due to Nala's interference, the duo worried they had lost their friend, but then she tells them that after Rafiki talked with him; Simba went back to Pride Rock to reclaim his title as king from Scar, and he and Timon went with him to help fight. 
The duo managed to free Zazu and defeat Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed, whilst Simba fought Scar and eventually defeated him. The battle was a success, Simba became king, and Pumbaa and Timon have stayed in the Pride Lands ever since. One day, he and Timon were on their way to get some Utamu grubs, when they came across baby Bunga, who showed great interest in joining them. Although Pumbaa was keen to keep him, Timon was not so enthusiastic and made a couple of attempts to get him to leave. When Bunga came back with the Utamu grubs, Timon finally agreed with Pumbaa, and the two raised him.
=== Legends of the Lion Guard: Protectors of the Pride Lands ===
====A Celebration in the Pride Lands====
Pumbaa attends the Kupatana celebration.
==== The Pride Lands Games ====
Pumbaa attends the Pride Lands Games, where he and Timon cheer for Bunga. He is quick to rush up to his adopted nephew after he is injured by Okereke.
==== The New Heroes ====
Pumbaa and Timon are attacked by Kiburi's Float at the watering hole, but are rescued by two lions, Gina and Tapu, before the Lion Guard can get there. When the Guard does arrive, however, Bunga rushes up to hug his uncles.
==== Kion and Nguruma's Birthday ====
Timon and Pumbaa help plan Kion and Nguruma's birthday celebration. Later, they attend the party, and get attacked by Kiburi's Float, but are saved. They later provide shelter to the majority of the delegations at Hakuna Matata Falls.
====A Wonderful Royal Summit====
In the early hours of the morning, Bunga excitedly exclaims to the Lion Guard that they need to hear what Pumbaa did yesterday. He explains that he, Timon, and Pumbaa were at the watering hole minding their business until Pumbaa saw a grub hovering above the water. Beshte, intrigued, asks what happened next, and Bunga says that when Pumbaa sees a grub he wants, he goes for it. He dove into the water, but his tusks stuck up out, which caused the nearby Pride Landers to spook, as they thought he was a crocodile. He and Timon laughed so hard that they were unable to inform Pumbaa of what had happened, bursting into laughter himself.
==== The Young Leader ====
==== The Likizo ya Mvua Celebration ====
==== Babysitters of the Day ====
==== The Ultimate Lion Guard Day ====
===Legends of the Lion Guard: Battle for the Pride Lands ===
Pumbaa and Timon are attacked by Kiburi's Float at Lake Matope. The Lion Guard, Mhina, Anga, Jasiri arrive to rescue them, and Fuli leads Pumbaa and Timon to Beshte. After Kion roars the crocodiles away, Bunga embraces his uncles. Later, Pumbaa, along with Nguruma and Timon, is attacked by Reth's Pride at Lake Shangaza. The Lion Guard, Mhina, and Anga come to their rescue, and Kion soon blasts Reth's Pride away with the Roar of the Elders. Pumbaa is grateful to have been saved, and he and Timon warmly embrace Bunga. They allow him to return home with the rest of his friends, and at Pride Rock, Bunga reports that his uncles are back at Hakuna Matata Falls. After rescuing Nguruma from the Outlands, Bunga returns to Hakuna Matata Falls to help his uncles collect grubs, and Ono joins him. When departing the Lion Guard, Bunga says that Timon and Pumbaa are expecting him. When Scar commences his war on the Pride Lands, Pumbaa is one of the many animals gathered at the base of Pride Rock. Later, Pumbaa participates in the final battle for the Pride Lands.
===Legends of the Lion Guard: The Dark Prophecy ===
Pumbaa is one of the many animals gathered at Pride Rock when the Lion Guard departs for the Tree of Life. As he speaks to Makini, Nguruma names Timon and Pumbaa as two of his many escorts. After the Lion Guard, Makini, and Nguruma return home, Pumbaa is apart of the crowd that gathers at the base of Pride Rock. When Bunga heads to Hakuna Matata Falls, he embraces Timon and Pumbaa and has a bug buffet with them, Ma, Max, Binga, and her family.
== Family ==
*Adoptive Nephew: Bunga
*Girlfriend: Pongaa
== Trivia ==
* Pumbaa is voiced by Ernie Sabella.
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