Some way or another, Steven ends up on Lion's back, who waits will only mildly strained patience until the boy is secured. Lion doesn't entirely trust teleporting on the way out, given what happened lastime - for now he's going to move along with the group, if only so Steven doesn't freak out and try to go back like he did the first time.

Meanwhile, the Rose Queen's guards are leaping over the thorns and dropping into a ring around the group, menacing them with whips much like they did during the group's first trip to the garden.

Bud and Lil just yell louder, slapping back at the guards at they approach. Lion, meanwhile, tries to keep Steven to the center of the group, away from any cracking whips.