Pumbaa (Ava15's Fanfics)/Relationships

The relationships of Pumbaa.
==Family==
===Bunga===
Pumbaa is shown to have a close relationship with Bunga, and is very proud and supportive of him.
==Romance==
===Pongaa===
Pumbaa and Pongaa have a loving relationship.
==Friends, Allies, and Acquaintances==
===Timon===
Timon and Pumbaa have a close bond ever since they first met, with Timon often serving as the "brains of the outfit." Both connected over the fact that they were outsiders, and despite Pumbaa's persistent demophobia and flatuence, Timon was the first to understand him. After becoming friends, they got into a series of hijinks, causing mayhem around the Pride Lands before ending up in a jungle, which they named Hakuna Matata, meaning "no worries." Together, the two lived a carefree lifestyle away from every problem of the world. Upon finding Simba, Timon was very hesitant to raise a carnivore that could possibly kill him, but Pumbaa persuaded him that he was harmless, to which he conceded. After returning to the Pride Lands, Timon would help Pumbaa babysit the rambunctious young Kiara, Simba's daughter, though the two would frequently let her escape when they got caught up in petty squabbles. Even with their occassional, minor fights, Timon and Pumbaa still work together and spread their philosophy, raising Bunga later on and serving as Nguruma's cubsitters in his youth.
===Rafiki===
Pumbaa and Rafiki are on good terms.
===Zazu===
Pumbaa and Zazu are on good terms.
===Kion===
Pumbaa is shown to be on good terms with Kion, and strongly encourages and supports his relationship with Mhina.
===Mhina===
Pumbaa and Mhina are shown to be on good terms. Pumbaa strongly encourages and supports Mhina's relationship with Kion.
===Kiara===
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===Nguruma===
Pumbaa is shown to be on good terms with Nguruma, and is willing to guide and protect him.
=== Simba===
Simba's relationship with Timon and Pumbaa spans a long way. Originally, the two found Simba, then a young cub, stranded in the desert, concerned for his wellbeing. Pumbaa immediately pushed forth the notion of raising him, finding him adorable, and although Timon had his reservations, he agreed. Together, the two taught Simba their carefree lifestyle, known as "Hakuna Matata," and they were pleased when he fully embraced it. Raising Simba proved to be an exhausting challenge for both, especially for Timon, due to Simba's constant needs and attention. When Simba became a young adult and reunited with childhood friend Nala, he began to fall for her, much to the heartbreak of Timon and Pumbaa - who felt as if they were losing their friend. They did everything in their power to stop their romance, but only pushed Simba and Nala closer, adding more salt to the wound. However, this did not sway Timon and Pumbaa's loyalty and faith in Simba, and the two would follow him back to the Pride Lands and help him defeat Scar, standing beside him as he became the new king of the Pride Lands. Continuing to place his trust in the duo, Simba frequently assigned them to babysit Kiara, though these endeavours usually ended in the two arguing with each other instead of looking after the rebellious princess. To this day, Simba is still close with Timon and Pumbaa and considers them to be like family to him.
===Nala===
Pumbaa and Nala are on good terms.
===The Lion Guard===
Pumbaa is on good terms with the rest of the Lion Guard.
==Gallery==
===Family===
===Romance===
Pongaa and Pumbaa.png|Pumbaa and Pongaa 
===Friends, Allies, and Acquaintances===
Beware-the-Zimwi (272).jpg|Pumbaa and Timon
Return483.png|Pumbaa and Timon with Rafiki
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