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

A/N: Here's another story, and in this one, let's just say the villain is...different. I know, that's not much of a hint, but you'll see... or not... Enjoy the story! Please Review!

Chapter 1: Another Adventure

"AWWWW! Look how cute they are!" Sarabi exclaimed, looking at Simba and Nala who were cuddled up together, sleeping.

Simba's eyes shot open and he looked at Sarabi. "MOOOMMM!"

"What?" Sarabi asked, "You two are just so cute!

Their talking had woken up Nala. "What's going on?" Nala asked.

"Nothing." Simba answered. "Let's go down to the water hole." He and Nala stood up and walked out of the den. Sarafina came over to Sarabi.

"Embarrassing your son?" Sarafina asked.

"Yes." Sarabi replied. "It was the perfect opportunity."

"What was he doing?"

"Cuddling with Nala." Sarabi told her. "They're finally together."

"It was only a matter of time." Sarafina said. "It was obvious they were in love from the start. They'll make a good couple."

"You know we have to embarass them any chance we get." Sarabi told her friend.

"Oh, absolutely." Sarafina replied. "That's what all parents do to their cubs, it's our job. We have to think of a way to really embarrass them."

"I'm up for it." Sarabi said. "Let's go plot."

"Yes, let's." Sarafina replied before they both walked out of the den.

When Simba and Nala got down to the water hole, their friends were already down there.

"Hey, guys." Simba said as they approached them. Tora didn't look at him. "What's wrong, Tora?"

"Nothing." she answered.

"Is it about yesterday?" Simba asked, "It wasn't your fault, it was that stupid Love Bug."

"I know," Tora replied, "but the whole thing just seems weird."

"Yeah, but let's just forget about it." Simba told her. "It won't happen again. Anyway, I know where we can all go today. It'll be dangerous and could get us in a lot of trouble."

"I'm in." Kora said "Where are we going?"

"The jungle," Simba answered, "and this time, we're actually going to explore."

"Well, we better get going." Tora said. "If we're caught, we will be in trouble."

"Wait." Nala said. "Where's Meetu and Kula?"

"They weren't feeling good today." Kora told her. "It's just us four today."

"Okay, let's get going." Simba said. "It's a long walk."

Simba, Nala, Tora, and Kora slipped away unnoticed and headed for the jungle.

After a very long walk in the heat, they finally got to the jungle. They were all extremely thirsty when they got there.

"We need to find some water." Kora said. "My mouth feels really dry."

Simba stopped walking for a minute and listened. "Hang on..." He told them. "I think I can hear water flowing over there." He pointed to his right. "I don't think it's far."

The four cubs made their way through some thick brush, and when they got out of it they came upon a river with a waterfall dumping water into it.

"Wow." Nala said. "This place is beautiful."

"Eh... I've seen prettier things." Simba said.

"Like what?"

"You." Simba told Nala.

That made Nala blush. "Thanks..." she said before giving him a quick kiss.

"Ah. Much better." Kora said as he and his sister came back from the edge of the river. "I'm going to go look around now." Kora diappeared into some bushes.

"I'm going to follow him. I need to make sure he stays out of trouble." Tora said before going after her brother.

Nala and Simba just sat there in silence for a minute until Simba spoke. "Hey, Nala!" he said. "Watch this!" Simba ran over to a tree and climbed up it. He took hold of a vine in his mouth and jumped to swing into the water, but the vine snapped right when he jumped and he hit the ground. "Ow... my head..."

"Haha... Real...haha... smooth, Simba." Nala laughed.

Simba stood up and rubbed his head. "Yeah. Real funny. I'd like to see you try to-" Simba was interuppted by Tora's voice.

"Hey! Simba! Nala! Come see what we found!" Tora shouted.

"Let's go." Simba said before walking in the direction of Tora's voice. When he and Nala found them, they were standing in front of a large stone box. "What's that?" Simba asked.

"We don't know, it was just sitting here. It has to weigh a lot." Kora replied, "The top looks like it can be opened."

"Should we open it?" Nala asked.

Simba looked at her. "Did you even need to ask?" He walked over to it and tried to push the lid off, but it was really heavy. "Guys, help me push this thing off." The others came over and the all slowly pushed the lid off the stone box to see what was inside.

A/N: First chapter is always the toughest to write... but I got through it. Wondering what's in that box? Well, you need to wait to find out. What will Sarabi and Sarafina come up with to embarrass their cubs? Just what is wrong with Mheetu and Kula, why are they suddenly sick? Be on the lookout for the next update! Remember to Review! Thanks!