It has been six months since Tau and Sauda have become Pridelanders. They have become friends with everyone in the pride. Tau has grown up and his mane is growing longer. He has also grown fond of Malika. Malika felt the same about Tau. Sauda saw the look of hope in Tau's eyes that he and Malika will become mates in the near future. Over the last few weeks, Vitani and Kopa have spent time together making love. She recently found out that she was pregnant. Kopa was happy about becoming a Dad. Vitani called the pride over to give them her great news. They all walked over and listened to what Vitani wanted to say.
"I'm pregnant with Kopa's cubs," Vitani said.
The pride congratulated her on her impending Motherhood. She was happy to hear all the supporting comments from the pride members. Kovu walked up and gave Vitani a nuzzle. He told her that she'll be a wonderful Mom. She blushed and gave Kovu a noogie. Kovu gently pushed her away as he didn't expect the noogie. Kopa rolled his eyes and walked over to Kiara.
"Those two have a better relationship than you and I do," Kopa said.
"Of course, they had an older brother to annoy but we have no other siblings," Kiara said.
"I know, but sometimes I wish we had a brother," Kopa complained.
"We can't get everything we want," Kiara said.
"Unfortunately," Kopa replied.
The pride got called for an emergency meeting. Rafiki told the pride that Simba would soon die. Kiara and Kopa walked over to see Simba laying down on his side with Nala standing over him and sobbing with her head hanging. Kovu walked over to Nala and sat down beside her. Nala wrapped her arms around Kovu's neck and sobbed in his thick mane. Her heaving sobs made it hard to breathe. Kovu tried to calm her down by rubbing her back with his paws. Nala eventually was calm and broke away from the embrace. She thanked Kovu for all the comfort he gave her. He said it wasn't a problem. Simba woke up to look at the pride. He used what was left of his strength and sat up.
"Save your strength Simba," Kovu said.
"I am not going to be living much longer anyway so..."
Simba was interrupted by a coughing fit. He fell into unconsciousness. Kovu asked what the symptoms of Simba's illness is. Rafiki told the pride that the symptoms are tiredness, coughing fits, headache, labored breathing and fever.
"What illness does Simba have anyway?" Kovu asked.
"He has pneumonia and only has a few hours to live," Rafiki confirmed.
Simba finally regained consciousness and hated to see the pride sad. He wanted them to be happy that he will be going to a better place to be reunited with his parents. The pride tried to be happier but it was hard for them to lose such a valued member of the pride. Simba's illness hit his only living family the hardest and he couldn't blame them. A few hours later, the great King Simba has finally passed on to the Great Kings of the Past. Rafiki sprinkled sand all over Simba's body and sending his spirit into the stars. The pride mourned for the death of Simba but knew that he will be happier where he is now. Rafiki had Kovu carry Simba's body to a spot near the waterhole where he can be buried. Kovu did so but he found it hard to keep from crying. However, he started crying when he started walking off of Pride Rock. Rafiki started following him to the waterhole where Kovu set Simba's body onto the ground. Kovu sat down and bowed his head still crying. Rafiki walked up and stood next to Kovu.
"Its about time to dig a grave," Rafiki suggested.
Kovu did as he was told and set Simba in his grave and then sat back down. Rafiki layed a hand on Kovu's shoulder.
"You may be a weird monkey, but you're still a good friend," Kovu commented.
"Thats nice to hear," Rafiki said.
Kovu and Rafiki walked back to Pride Rock and held a Memorial service for Simba.