Disclaimer: I do not own the Lion King. It belongs to Disney.

A/N: Welcome back! Well, here's my next story. I'm happy you liked my previous stories! If you haven't read those yet, I would recommend reading them first. Well, enjoy! Please Review! :D

Chapter 1: Love is in the Air

Simba, Nala, Tora, and Kora had all just woken up and were headed down to the water hole. The day before they had defeated their doubles, who had tried to take over their lives.

"So Simba, where did you say we're going today?" Nala asked as she walked beside him.

"I'll tell you when we get to the water hole." he answered.

When the four cubs got to the water hole they went and sat in the shade of a tree.

"Okay, tell us!" Kora exclaimed, with a look of excitement on his face.

Simba looked around to make sure nobody was listening. "The Elephant Graveyard." he told them. "It'll be great."

"Will it threaten our lives?" Tora asked.

"Most likely." Simba replied, smiling.

What they didn't know was that someone was listening in on their conversation. That someone was another cub. He has fur that is slightly darker than Nala's and bright green eyes. In fact, he's Nala's little brother. He jumped out from behind the tree. "Hi guys!" the cub exclaimed.

"Mheetu!" Nala almost shouted. "What are you doing here?"

"Oh, I just thought I'd go to the Elephant Graveyard with you guys." Mheetu answered.

"No way. It's too dangerous for you." Nala told her brother.

"Okay, fine." Mheetu said. He turned to walk away. "But I guess I should tell Mom where you're all going, she might worry."

Simba looked at Nala. "Just let him come!" he pleaded. "If our parents find out, they'll kill us!"

Nala knew he was right. "Fine, you can come." she said reluctantly.

Mheetu walked back to them. "Yay!" he yelled. He looked at Tora. "Hi Tora!"

"Hey Mheetu." she answered with a smile.

Ever since Tora and Kora arrived in the Pridelands, Mheetu had been in love with Tora. He had never asked her out, but he frequently tried to flirt with her.

"Hey, Tora, can I tell you something?" Mheetu asked her.

"Sure."

"I just wanted to tell you that you're the most beautiful lioness I've ever seen." he told her.

This made her blush under her fur, she had figured out he probably liked her, but he had never given her a compliment like that.

"Really?" Tora asked, still blushing.

"Yeah, you're-" Mheetu was interuppted by Simba.

"Hey, I really hate to break up this moment, but we have to get going before anybody finds out." Simba said. "Come on."

Simba and Nala walked ahead of the others. Kora was walking with Tora and Mheetu.

"So, Simba." Nala said. "Is there anybody you like?"

"Uh..." Simba didn't know what to say. The truth was there was someone he liked, it was the girl who had just asked him that question. "... uh, no, there isn't." he anwered. He couldn't tell her the truth it could ruin their friendship.

"Oh..." Nala said with a hint of disappointment in her voice.

"Look, there it is... the Elephant Graveyard." Simba said, pointing to the shadowed area in the distance. "Let's go guys!" he exclaimed before running towards it.

"Hey! Wait up!" Nala called after him. Mheetu, Tora, and Kora followed close behind them.

Mheetu's mind was still on Tora. Once she sees how brave I am at the graveyard, she'll definately want to go out with me. He thought to himself.

Tora was also thinking about Mheetu. Maybe I like him too... she thought. I don't know... maybe he was just being nice and there it wasn't meant to be romantic... her thoughts were interuppted by Kora.

"Tora, you haven't said anything since we left. Are you okay?" he asked.

It took Tora a second to process what he said. "Huh? What? Oh... yeah, I'm fine. Look we're here!" she said trying to change the subject.

Simba slowly led them all into the Elephant Graveyard. "Well, here it is." he whispered. "Let's see if we can find some hyenas, but be careful."

They slowly crept towards a large elephant skull.

"Let's go inside." Mheetu whispered to the others.

They all walked up to a opening in the skull. Just as they were about to enter they heard a voice from behind them.

"Well, well, well. Who do we have here?"

The cubs turned around and saw three hyenas glaring evilly at them.

"Oh no..." Simba said.

"Heheheh... what should we do with them Shenzi?" one of the hyenas said.

"Hmmm... How about we eat them Banzai?" Shenzi answered. "What do you think Ed?"

"HEHEHAHAHAHAHEHEHA!" Ed just laughed hysterically.

"That's what I thought." Shenzi said. "Get them."

"RUN!" Simba yelled. They all ran in differtent directions.

"We're eating tonight boys!" Shenzi exclaimed as they chased after the cubs.

A/N: It seems Tora is developing feelings for Mheetu... interesting and Simba likes Nala, well that's probably not much of a surprise. Can Simba and his friends escape the hyenas? If they do will they all escape? Why would I tell you now? You're gonna have to wait to find out. Remember to vote on my poll! Please Review! Thanks!