Between Seasons 1 and 2, we saw the story of Shujaa in the events of The Lion Guard and The Lion King II: Simba's Pride…

Two hearts uniting in the face of darkness…

But..what about in the middle?

''What makes Kovu so SPECIAL?''

''That's up for you to find out, Nuka, not for me to answer..''

Join Shujaa and Vitani.

''So what's this between you and Shujaa, Vitani?''

''Uh...well…shut up!''

''Ah, Vitani, you know he's just playing.''

''You shut up too, Shujaa!''

As for 11 months, bonds will be formed.

''I don't want you to do this…''

''I know, Vitani...I know.''

Rivalries will take shape.

''What makes YOU worth Vitani's attention more than a lioness she calls an older sister!?''

''I never asked for this, Niagh. Plus, she's more concerned about training than anything.''

Old friends.

''Jasiri?''

''What are you doing here, Shujaa?''

''Classified.''

''Since when do you keep secrets from me?''

''It's complicated.''

New Friends.

''So what are you supposed to be? A chameleon?''

''I'm working with The Lion Guard to defeat the Army of Scar!''

''...Huh. Well then, name's Shujaa. Perhaps I could help you?''

''Name's Kinyonga and i'm helping by spying on Scar!''

''Right…''

Old Enemies.

''Janja…why did you bring this many animals with you?''

''We are called the Army of Scar, Shujaa. Now get out of our way!''

''You're not touching Jasiri or any of her clan.''

''Then Kenge here will have to paralyze you a second time.''

''You can try.''

New Enemies.

''You're torn, Connor. Torn between what The Outlands wants from you and what your heart wants. Do you DENY it?''

''You're just an illusion…''

''Pick and choose! You and I are the same! There are two paths to choose. The Pridelands and Kiara or The Outlands and Vitani. It's your choice!''

All will be revealed in the next story of the Like Water and Rain canon…

Life in The Outlands: A Like Water and Rain Story…

''So, Shujaa, how long have you been living out here?''

''To be honest, Fuli, that's not my main concern. What I want is to get you and Ono out of here. Your injuries are too severe to make it on your own.''

''I can run just fi-OW!''

''Yeah...no.''

Coming soon...