Legends of the Lion Guard: Battle for the Pride Lands: Chapter 2

Chapter 2 is the second chapter of Legends of the Lion Guard: Battle for the Pride Lands.
==Synopsis==
The Lion Guard, Mhina, and Anga rescue Nguruma, Timon, and Pumbaa from Reth's Pride on a slow and mostly uneventful day.
==Transcript==
On a peaceful day in Leopon Plains, Ajani and Mhina were settled down outside the Tumaini Pride den.
“Are the Outlanders still staging attacks on the Pride Lands, son?” Ajani asked.
Mhina nodded.
“They'll never give up. They want the whole Pride Lands to be destroyed?” Mhina said.
Ajani's expression softened, and he reached over to ruffle Mhina's head tuft.
“I'm sure Kion's glad to have you and Anga to help the Guard,” Ajani said.
“I'm happy to help. I feel like I have a purpose when I patrol and fight at Kion's side,” Mhina said.
“I'm sure you do, son,” Ajani said warmly.
“Kion thinks that there could be a battle looming with the Outlanders,” Mhina said.
“If it does come down to a battle, Leopon Plains will be the first to offer assistance and fight beside the Pride Landers,” Ajani said.
“Thanks, Dad,” Mhina said.
Mhina glanced up, and got to his paws.
“I need to go. The Guard will be wondering where I am. I'll be back at sundown,” Mhina said.
“All right. Safe journey, son,” Ajani said.
He watched as Mhina headed towards the border.
Meanwhile, the Lion Guard, joined by Anga, was doing a patrol in Embamba Canyon.
“Do you think anything will happen today?” Bunga asked.
“I don't know, Little B. The Outlanders have been attacking more often lately,” Beshte said.
“Which means we have to increase patrols, and drive them out of the Pride Lands,” Kion said.
From his perch on Beshte's back, Ono cleared his throat.
“Guess who's coming towards us, Kion,” Ono said.
“Who is it, Ono?” Kion asked.
“It's Mhina,” Ono said.
Immediately, Kion's expression brightened, and he felt a warm ache in his chest.
“Now the patrol feels complete.” Kion said.
He watched as Mhina approached.
“Hi Mhina,” Kion said, his tone warm with affection.
“Hi Kion,” Mhina said.
He and Kion exchanged a significant glance.
Behind Kion, Anga exchanged a glance with Fuli and Beshte.
“So, what's the plan today?” Mhina asked.
He moved forward, until his pelt was brushing against Kion's.
“We're going to keep this patrol, until something goes wrong that we need to deal with.” Kion said.
“That sounds like a good plan,” Mhina said, brushing his tail against Kion's flank.
They didn't notice that Shupavu and Waza were observing them from a tree branch.
“Hmm. Interesting. I bet Ushari will want to hear about this,” Shupavu said.
“Let's go tell him,” Waza said.
He and Shupavu slid down the tree trunk, and began to head towards the border.  
When they reached the Outlands, they saw Ushari and Reth at Broken Rock.
“What news do you have, skinks?” Ushari asked.
“Mhina's joined Kion and the Lion Guard on patrol. They're staying in Embamba Canyon until there's a situation,” Shupavu said.
“Well then, let's create a situation for them to handle,” Ushari said.
He glanced at Reth.
“Fetch your pride. You will stage an attack at Lake Shangaza,” Ushari said.
Reth glanced at Shupavu.
“Find Slash, and the rest of my pride,” Reth said.
Shupavu nodded, and began to head towards the volcano.
Meanwhile, the Lion Guard, Anga, and Mhina were continuing the patrol in Embamba Canyon.  
“How are things in Leopon Plains?” Kion asked.
“Everything's calm. There hasn't been any emergencies to handle.” Mhina said.
“If there are, the Guard will come help handle them, as you help us.” Kion said, brushing his tail against Mhina's flank.
“Thanks, Kion,” Mhina said warmly.
Suddenly, Ono cleared his throat.
“Timon, Nguruma, and Pumbaa are being attacked by Reth's Pride at Lake Shangaza,” Ono said.
Kion exchanged a glance with Fuli and Mhina.
“Come on, let's go save them,” Kion said.
He led the way to Lake Shangaza.
When they arrived, Kion bounded forward.
“Get out of the Pride Lands, Reth!” Kion called.
“What are we doing wrong? It's just a helpless blind lion, and a warthog and meerkat,” Reth said.
“That blind lion is my brother,” Kion growled.
“And the warthog and meerkat are my uncles,” Bunga said, from behind Kion.
Fuli moved forward, wrapping her tail around Nguruma's shoulders. She led Timon, Nguruma, and Pumbaa towards Beshte.
Kion unsheathed his claws, and sank them into the earth underneath him.
He braced himself, and performed the Roar.
It sent Reth's Pride toppling backwards.
Kion watched them stumble off towards the border.
He glanced at Timon, Nguruma, and Pumbaa.
“Are you all okay?” Kion asked.
Timon nodded.
“Thank you, Lion Guard,” Timon said.
Fuli's expression softened as she watched Bunga move forward and embrace Timon and Pumbaa.
Kion moved forward, wrapping his tail protectively around Nguruma's flank.
“Are you okay, Nguruma?” Kion asked.
Nguruma nodded.
“Thanks, Lion Guard,” Nguruma said.
Kion's expression softened, and he wrapped his tail tighter around Nguruma's flank.
“You're welcome. Come on, we'll take you home,” Kion said.
He glanced at Bunga.
“Do you want to come, Bunga? Or go home with Timon and Pumbaa?” Kion asked.
Bunga glanced at Timon and Pumbaa.
“Can I go with them? I'll be home soon,” Bunga said.
“Of course you can go with them,” Timon said.
“Have fun, Bunga,” Pumbaa added.
Kion began to lead the Guard, Anga, Nguruma, and Mhina towards Pride Rock.
When they arrived, they saw Simba and Nala settled down outside the den.
Nala glanced up as the Lion Guard, Anga, Nguruma, and Mhina approached.
“We sent Nguruma with Timon and Pumbaa to get a drink from Lake Shangaza. Did something happen?” Nala asked worriedly, as Kion helped Nguruma settle down beside her.
“Reth's Pride attacked them, but we sent them back to the Outlands,” Kion said.
“Are Timon and Pumbaa all right?” Simba asked.
Bunga nodded.
“They went back to Hakuna Matata Falls,” Bunga said.
Kion's expression softened as he watched Nala soothingly brush her tail along Nguruma's spine, and Nguruma nestled closer to her.
“We'll be in the Lair if you need us,” Kion said.
He led the Guard, Anga, and Mhina towards the Lair. They entered the Lair, and settled down.
==Appearances==
===Characters===
*Cade Sutton as Mhina
*Max Charles as Kion
*Joshua Rush as Bunga
*Diamond White as Fuli (cameo)
*Bryana Salaz as Anga
*Atticus Shaffer as Ono
*Dusan Brown as Beshte
*Rob Lowe as Simba
*Moira Kelly as Nala
*Lyons Luke Mathias as Nguruma
*Lou Diamond Phillips as Ajani
*Kevin Schon as Timon
*Ernie Sabella as Pumbaa
*Meghan Strange as Shupavu
*Justin Hires as Reth / Waza
*Savannah Smith as Slash (cameo)
*Jonny Rees as Kariuki (cameo)
*Jorge Diaz as Ekene (cameo)
*Christian Slater as Ushari
===Groups===
*Simba's Pride
*Reth's Pride
*Tumaini Pride
*The Lion Guard
*Shupavu's Group
===Locations===
*Pride Lands 
**Pride Rock
***Lair of the Lion Guard
**Embamba Canyon
**Lake Shangaza
** Hakuna Matata Falls (mentioned)
*Leopon Plains 
**Msafiri Forest
**Tumaini Pride Den
*Outlands
**Broken Rock
**Outlands Volcano (mentioned)
===Animals===
* Lions
* Leopons 
* Cheetahs
* Hippopotamuses
* Honey Badgers 
* Eagles 
* Egrets
* Skinks
* Meerkats 
* Warthogs
* Cobras
==Trivia==
* This marks the first time that a member of the Lion Guard has a silent cameo.
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