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A/N: New story! Yay! Everyone's getting sick... not good. This one will definately present a challenge to the cubs. Can they get through it? Why is everyone sick? What will happen to them? Don't just sit there reading this, read the story! :D Please Review!

Chapter 1: Another Falls Sick

Simba, Nala, and Tora were walking back out of the den after taking Kora inside. He was sick, along with Kula and Mheetu. Nobody could figure out what was wrong with them, so Mufasa sent someone out to get Rafiki. Simba, Nala, and Tora were going down to the water hole, they were told to stay away from the others so they wouldn't get sick.

The cubs got down to the water hole and tried to find something to do.

"I'm bored." Simba complained. "There's nothing to do."

"We just got here..." Nala answered. "You get bored to easily."

Tora looked at them. "How could you think about having fun at a time like this!" she exclaimed. "What if Kora, Kula, and Mheetu are dying!"

"Tora, you need to calm down. We won't know what's wrong until Rafiki comes, so let's just wait for him to get here." Nala told her.

"I guess..." Tora said. "but still."

"I know you're worried, but let's find out what's wrong first." Nala said. "Then, at least we know what we're dealing with."

"Okay..." Tora said sadly.

They sat in silence for a moment before Simba spoke, "So, what do you want to do?" he asked.

"I don't know, maybe-" Nala was cut off by a voice yelling to them.

"Hey! You three!" the voice yelled. They turned and saw Kotta running towards them. He looked like he was in a panic. "Come with me! Something's wrong with Uzuri!" He ran back to the other side of the water hole. Simba, nala, and Tora followed him.

When they got to Uzuri she was lying on the ground, moaning in pain. "Ohh... my stomach... it... hurts...

"Her too?" Nala asked.

Kotta looked at Nala. "What do you mean?" he asked.

"Kora, Kula, and Mheetu all are sick." Nala replied. "It looks like Uzuri might have the same thing. Get her up to the den."

Kotta nodded and put Uzuri on his back and ran to the den. Nala looked at Simba and Tora. "This is a big problem." she told them. "Whatever this sickness is, it's spreading fast."

"Let's go see if Rafiki is there yet." Simba said. Nala and Tora agreed and they all went back to Pride Rock.

Simba, Nala, and Tora all walked up Pride Rock and went into the den. They saw Kotta standing there over Uzuri. All their parents were there, along with Rafiki.

"Do you know what's wrong?" Sarafina asked Rafiki.

Rafiki let out a heavy sigh. "Unfortunately, they have contracted the Matapishi Virus."

"What's that?" Neema asked him.

"It is a rare virus, it's cause is unknown." Rafiki answered. "It does not effect everyone, but those it does affect go through much pain. It is usually fatal."

"Is there a cure?" Mufasa asked.

"Sadly, there is not." Rafiki replied. "Nothing can be done. They may recover on their own, but it is unlikely." He looked to the ground. "I am sorry..."

They hadn't noticed Simba and the others walk in. They heard everything. Tora and Nala both broke down, crying. Their brothers were dying, as was their friend. Their parents tried to comfort them, but it didn't help. Simba let some tears escape his eyes before he spoke. "Let's go." he said.

"G-go... W-where...?" Tora asked in between sobs.

"We're going to find a cure." Simba told her. "Kotta, you come too."

The four cubs left the den to go and try to find the cure to the deadly virus. Their parents didn't try to stop them, they knew they wouldn't be able to. They were just as upset as the cubs were, so they knew what they were going through. "Good luck..." Neema whispered as the cubs left the den.

The four cubs went down Pride Rock and back to the water hole to plan out what they were going to do.

"So, where should we start looking?" Nala asked. "We have nothing to go on."

"We can't let that stop us." Simba told her. "Let's see... Where could we look..."

"Wait!" Tora said. "I have an idea!"

"What is it?" Kotta asked.

"Back in my old pride, there's someone who may know if there is a cure to the virus." she told them.

"Won't they be kind of upset with us?" Simba asked "We killed their king and prince."

"It'll be fine." Tora replied. "Nobody really liked my father, he was too harsh."

"Okay, let's hurry there." Nala said. "We don't have time to waste!"

Tora led them all in the direction of her former pride, with the hope of finding a cure for the Matapishi Virus.

A/N: Well... This isn't good. The Matapishi Virus is deadly. Hopefully Simba, Nala, Tora, and Kotta can find a cure before it's too late, but finding a cure for something that doesn't have a cure can be kinda difficult... How will they be recieved back at Tora's old pride? According to her, they'll be alright, but then again... maybe not... Remeber to Review! Thank You!