Rafiki/Relationships

==Friends, Allies & Acquaintances==
===Sarabi===
Rafiki and Sarabi have a great friendly relationship. Rafiki held Sarabi's son Simba "the future king" to all of the animals in the Pridelands during Simba's presentation. Rafiki helped Sarabi and her family fight against Scar.
===Mufasa===
Rafiki was a very good friend of Mufasa. When Simba was born, Rafiki held him up for the Pridelanders to see. Mufasa and Rafiki go back a long way. Rafiki was devastated when Mufasa died. Years later, Rafiki, with help from Mufasa's spirit, convinced Simba to return to the Pride Lands to defeat Scar and become king. Rafiki helped Simba in the battle of Pride Rock after hearing that Scar killed his good friend.
===Simba===
Rafiki has been close friends with king Simba ever since the events of the Original Lion King. To this day the mandrill continues to advise him on what is best for the Pride Lands and the Pride Landers. It is not uncommon to see them hanging out together as they are shown quite frequently together.
===Nala===
When Nala first hears Kion's roar, she tells a doubtful Simba to listen to Rafiki, knowing it is time for her son to fulfill his destiny.
Rafiki is a close friend of the royal family who always helps them out if they are sick or hurt. From what we have seen so far, the two seem to be good friends, with Nala having much trust in Rafiki as their Royal Mjuzi.
===Timon===
Rafiki and Timon are good friends. When Bunga was bitten by a snake they asked Rafiki for help but he wasn't gonna do anything. He said that Bunga was immune to snake bites. Rafiki is also standing right next to him and Pumbaa as they cheer for Kion's wedding.
===Pumbaa===
Rafiki and Pumbaa are good friends. When Bunga was bitten by a snake they asked Rafiki for help but he wasn't gonna do anything. He said that Bunga was immune to snake bites. Rafiki is also standing right next to him and Timon as they cheer for Kion's wedding.
===Zazu===
Rafiki has been close friends with Zazu ever since the events of the Original Lion King. When Simba was born he held him up for the Pridelanders to see.
===Kiara===
Rafiki has a great relationship with Simbas's daughter and the future queen of the Pride Lands.
===Kion===
Rafiki is the royal mjuzi of the Pride Lands, who is very wise and a friend to Kion and his family.
When he first heard Kion's roar, Rafiki is certain it is time for him to follow his destiny and helps Simba explain to his son about the guard. He also is very caring and worries when others are in danger as seen when he realizes that Kion could be with the Outsiders and is always helping the sick and injured as seen when he heals Ono and Simba who are both very close to Kion.
===Fuli===
Fuli and Rafiki are shown to have a close friendship. She even teams up with him, the rest of the Lion Guard, and Tamaa against the hyenas and the jackals. Fuli believed afterward that it was fun watching Rafiki doing his inner warrior training. They frequently hang out together throughout the show.
===Bunga===
Bunga and Rafiki are on good terms but Rafiki sometimes finds Bunga's antics bothersome. They also frequently hangout together throughout the show and he even helped save the mandrill from the hyenas and the jackals in Divide and Conquer, showing how much he along with the rest of the Guard care about him.
===Beshte===
Beshte and Rafiki are on good terms with each other. They also frequently hangout together throughout the show and he even helped save the mandrill from the hyenas and the jackals in Divide and Conquer, showing how much he along with the rest of the Guard care about him.
===Ono===
Ono and Rafiki are on good terms with each other. They also frequently hangout together throughout the show when Ono helped him realized the importance of his painting in Eye of the Beholder. And he even helped save the mandrill from the hyenas and the jackals in Divide and Conquer, showing how much he along with the rest of the Guard care about him.
===Tiifu and Zuri===
Tiifu and Zuri appear to be on good terms with Rafiki. They are not afraid to question him when necessary.
===Mtoto===
Rafiki told a story to Mtoto, detailing the story of a creature known as "the Zimwi". Although the tale frightened him, he was intrigued by Rafiki's storytelling. Mtoto appears to look up to Rafiki.
===Young Hare===
Rafiki told a story to the Young Hare, detailing the story of a creature known as "the Zimwi". Although the tale frightened the pair, they were intrigued by his storytelling.
===Young Rhino===
Rafiki told a story to Young Rhino, detailing the story of a creature known as "the Zimwi". Although the tale frightened the pair, they were intrigued by his storytelling.
===Porcupine Brothers===
Rafiki told a story to the Porcupine Brothers, detailing the story of a creature known as "the Zimwi". Although the tale frightened the pair, they were intrigued by his storytelling.
They appear to look up to Rafiki.
===Makini===
Rafiki was Makini's mentor, who taught her everything she needed to know in order to be the future royal mjuzi, from learning how to act quiet and clam, paint and how to heal. Despite it being difficult to get her to be quiet at times, Rafiki had faith in Makini, and cared a lot for her, as seen when she lost her staff in a fire, he claimed that while she can replace her staff, she can't be replaced. In 'Journey of Memories" Rafiki met Makini when she was little at the Tree of Life.
===Chama, Mzaha, and Furaha===
Rafiki did not like them at first because he thought they were immature, obnoxious and far too loud. Although at first Rafiki allowed them to live next to his tree, their rambunctious behavior caused him to eventually turn them away. However, they later saved him and Makini when his tree started to burn down, as well as help the Lion Guard save the tree itself and he has accepted the young group as friends ever since.
===Tamaa===
Tamaa is a good relationship of Rafiki who helped by Lion Guard to battle against Janja and his Clan and Reirei and her Pack who tried to kill Rafiki as teamwork.
===Kongwe===
Rafiki he knows Kongwe the wisest animal in the Pride Lands. Later, she arrived at the Pride Rock just in time. Fuli realizes she translates means to find the solution. He impressed since Kongwe is very wise.
===Jasiri===
Rafiki and Jasiri are on good terms. 
===Anga===
Anga and Rafiki are on good terms.
===Janja===
In Divide and Conquer, Scar orders Janja and his clan to kill Rafiki because he can sense any Lion of the past. They later enter Mapango Cliffs and try to sneak up on him, but the mandrill opens his eyes after Janja orders "Now!" The hyenas then attempt to kill him, but he defeats them with the help of the Lion Guard. When Tamaa shows up both the hyenas and the jackals attempt to kill the mandrill this time, but the bird helps the Guard and Rafiki defeat them and they flee the Pride Lands afterward. Later, in Battle for the Pride Lands, though he has not interacted with the hyena for his actions, it is possible that he forgave him for his previous actions.
===Cheezi===
After Scar orders Janja and his clan to eliminate Rafiki, the hyenas later enter Mapango Cliffs in an attempt to ambush him. However, he outsmarted the villainous hyenas. Cheezi later attempted to attack Rafiki by himself but instead got kicked by him. Cheezi tries again for a third time, this time with the other hyenas and jackals, but with the Guard and Tamaa's help, they all ran away to the Outlands. Later, in Battle for the Pride Lands, though he has not interacted with the hyena for his actions, it is possible that he forgave him for his previous actions.
===Chungu===
After Scar ordered Janja and his clan to eliminate Rafiki, they enter Mapango Cliffs as an attempt to ambush him. However, Rafiki outsmarts him and the other hyenas. He later attempted to kill Rafiki again, but this time with both the other hyenas and the jackals. However, with the Guard and Tamaa's help, the hyenas and jackals run away to the Outlands. Later, in Battle for the Pride Lands, though he has not interacted with the hyena for his actions, it is possible that he forgave him for his previous actions.
===Nne===
After Scar ordered Janja and his clan to eliminate Rafiki, they enter Mapango Cliffs as an attempt to ambush him. However, Rafiki outsmarts him and the other hyenas. He later attempted to kill Rafiki again, but this time with both the other hyenas and the jackals. However, with the Guard and Tamaa's help, the hyenas and jackals run away to the Outlands. Later, in Battle for the Pride Lands, though he has not interacted with the hyena for his actions, it is possible that he forgave him for his previous actions.
===Tano===
After Scar ordered Janja and his clan to eliminate Rafiki, they enter Mapango Cliffs as an attempt to ambush him. However, Rafiki outsmarts him and the other hyenas. He later attempted to kill Rafiki again, but this time with both the other hyenas and the jackals. However, with the Guard and Tamaa's help, the hyenas and jackals run away to the Outlands. Later, in Battle for the Pride Lands, though he has not interacted with the hyena for his actions, it is possible that he forgave him for his previous actions.
===Mbeya===
Rafiki and Mbeya are on good terms. Rafiki paints Mbeya and Big Baboon's portrait during the Savannah Summit.
===Big Baboon===
Rafiki and Big Baboon are on good terms. Rafiki paints Big Baboon's and Mbeya's portrait during the Savannah Summit.
===Fikiri and Kitendo===
Rafiki and Makini's parents are on good terms. Rafiki met Firkiri and Kitendo at the Tree of Life when Makini was small.
===Janna===
He and Janna seem to be on friendly terms, because they smile at one another, as seen in the episode Journey of Memories when both are waiting for Makini at the Tree of Life. Rafiki praises Janna for being right about Makini's place being at the Tree of Life.
===Rani===
Rafiki and Rani are on good terms since Rafiki is an associate of Janna. He celebrated in happiness of the wedding of Kion and Rani.
===Askari===
Rafiki as well as other Pride Landers Rafiki was amazed to meet Askari's spirit. As Royal Mijuzi, Rafiki respect Askari as one of the Great Lions of the Past.
===Vitani And Kovu===
Rafiki used to hate Vitani and Kovu.  Scar chose Zira's son Kovu to be the future king. After Kovu got to know Simba and Kiara he and Vitani joined Simba's Pride. 
===Azaad===
Rafiki and Azaad are on good terms.
===Baliyo, Nirmala, and Surak===
Rafiki and the Night Pride are on good terms.
==Enemies==
===Scar===
 
Rafiki views Scar as an enemy due to his poor rule over the Pride Lands and for killing Mufasa. 
===Zira, Nuka, and Lioness ===
 
Rafiki wonders where Kion is, Bunga told them he might go to Outlands for help Jasiri to figuring out how to get the lions out the Outlands but Rafiki told them they, not just any lions, they are the Outsiders. He told the story about Outsiders are a group of lions, but led by lioness name Zira and also loyal to Scar. After Simba defeated Scar he became the rightful king, Zira could not let him become king cause Scar chose her son Kovu to be king, but she wouldn't listen to reason. Instead, she attacked Simba, of course, he won quickly. After that, he banished Zira and her family into the Outlands forever.
===Reirei===
 
After Tamaa tricks Reirei and her pack to tried to hunt Gazelles he mimicking the Lion Guard, He later attempted to kill Rafiki again, but this time with both the other jackals and the hyenas. However, with the Guard and Tamaa's help, the hyenas and jackals run away to the Outlands.
===Goigoi===
After Tamaa tricks Goigoi and his pack to tried to hunt Gazelles he mimicking the Lion Guard, He later attempted to kill Rafiki again, but this time with both the other jackals and the hyenas. However, with the Guard and Tamaa's help, the hyenas and jackals run away to the Outlands.
===Dogo's Siblings===
After Tamaa tricks Dogo's Siblings and their family to tried to hunt Gazelles he mimicking the Lion Guard, He later attempted to kill Rafiki again, but this time with both the other jackals and the hyenas. However, with the Guard and Tamaa's help, the hyenas and jackals run away to the Outlands.
===Sumu===
 
Scar sends Sumu to sting Simba to end his reign and finishing the Lion Guard once and for all.  After Simba got strung, Rafiki is horrified and he checks his tail, realizing he got stung by a scorpion. He tried to save him and told Kion and his Guard about Volcanic ashes could heal him and remove the venom. 
===Kiburi===
Rafiki hates Kiburi since he along with the rest of the Army of Scar took over Mizimu Grove.
===Tamka and Nduli===
Rafiki hates the crocodiles since they along with the rest of the Army of Scar took over Mizimu Grove. Tamka also attempted to kill him, but he fought him off with his bakora staff.
===Ushari===
 
Even though they have not interacted, Rafiki probably dislikes Ushari because he bit Kion's face when he confirmed that it was indeed Ushari who bit his left eye.
===Banzai, Shenzi and Ed===
Rafiki dislikes Banzai, Shenzi and Ed. He helps Simba battle and fight them when they try to take back the Pride Lands.
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