Man, I am on fire! Did you expect to see me back so soon? Well, if you didn't, that's ok, because here is another chapter! Oh, and if you didn't know how to pronounce "Ajani" it is prounounced ah-jah-nee. So whenever Simba, Nala or anyone else say "Jani" it is supposed to sound like "Johnny". The Lion King and its characters are owned by Disney. I only own this story and the characters I made up. Enjoy!

"Hi," Sapphire said acting shy.

"Hi, my name is Simba," Simba said. "And these are my friends, Nala and Ajani."

"Hey." they both said in unison.

"She is new here, and I need you three to show her around the Pridelands," said Mufasa.

"Okay, c'mon Sapphire, we'll show you around," said Simba.

"Okay."

With that, they all left the den.

IN THE PRIDELANDS

Ajani just couldn't shake this feeling he had in his stomach. It kept happening every time he looked at Sapphire. He couldn't help it. He just thought she was so beautiful. With her radiant violet eyes, her beautiful cream pelt, her...

"Yo 'Jani! You still there buddy?" Simba bopped him on the head with his paw.

"WHO, WHAT, WHERE?" Ajani asked with a startled expression. This earned a little giggle from Sapphire. "Yeah, I was just thinking."

"About what?" Simba asked with a smirk on his face.

"Nothing important," Ajani replied nervously.

The group of four arrived at the water hole.

"Well, since we are here, who wants to go for a swim?" Simba asked.

Before anyone could answer, Ajani was already jumping into the water. "Cannonball!" screamed Ajani. He splashed into the water.

Simba jumped in after him. "Wait for me!" Him and Ajani started to splash each other until suddenly, they realised that they were the only ones in the water.

"Why aren't you two swimming with us? The water is great!"

They both shuffled their paws. "We can't swim."

Ajani and Simba looked at each other. "We can teach you," SImba said.

"Yeah," Ajani agreed. "It's easy!"

"Okay," they both said in unison.

"Okay, first get into the shallows," Ajani said. They did as they were told. "Now, push off, and begin to kick slowly. Don't kick too fast or else you will go under."

They started to kick, and in no time at all, they started to swim. "I'm swimming!" said Sapphire excitedly.

"Me too!" Nala chimed in. All four of them began to play games. It was like this for a while. Then, suddenly, Sapphire went under.

"Sapphire?" Ajani asked. "Sapphire," he asked more urgently. "SAPPHIRE!" he screamed. He dived under the water. When he was under it was all blurry, but he could still make out a blob that was floating in the water... but it wasn't moving. Sapphire! Ajani mentally screamed in his head. He dived towards her, grabbed her by the scruff of her neck, and started to swim to the surface. He was almost out of breathe when he reached the surface, but he didn't care. His main goal was to get Sapphire to land. Once out of the water hole, he placed her down gently, and put his head near her snout. She wasn't breathing. Ajani started to panic. He start to push on her chest several times, but nothing happened. But he was determined not to give up. He gave one final push on her chest. Suddenly, she began to cough, as water escaped her mouth. "Are you okay?" he asked with concern.

She just stared at him for a brief moment. Then, she said," You saved me." She leaped on Ajani and embraced him in a hug. "Thank you."

Ajani's heart started to pick up speed. "Your welcome," he said. They stayed in that position for quite some time, until they heard someone clear their throat. They turned to see Simba and Nala with smirks on their faces. Sapphire and Ajani both blushed and let go of each other.

Simba was the first to speak. "Ajani, that was like... AWESOME!"

"Yeah," Nala said. "That was very brave."

Ajani just smiled and looked at Sapphire, who smiled back.

It was starting to get dark. "I guess we should head back now," Simba said.

"Yeah let's head back," Nala agreed.

And with that, they four headed back to Pride Rock, with Ajani and Sapphire side by side the entire time.

PRIDE ROCK

"Where have you four been?" Kamili asked.

"Just at the water hole mom," said Ajani. Everyone started to settle down and go to sleep. Simba and Nala slept with their mothers. Ajani chose to sleep over in one of the den's corners for tonight. Suddenly, he saw Sapphire creep over to him. He patted the ground next to him, indicating Sapphire to lie down next to him. Once she was next to him, he said, "Well today was... interesting."

"Tell me about it," Sapphire said.

"Well, good night."

"Night. Oh, and Ajani?"

"Hmm?"

"Thanks again for saving me." Then she licked his cheek.

Ajani blushed and said, "Your welcome." He laid back down and Sapphire placed her head on top of his.

On the other side of the den, Kamili, Ajani's mother couldn't help but smile.

So, how was it? If you didn't like it, it was because I had writer's block. Sorry. Remember, good or bad leave reviews. Until next time, See ya!