Chapter 5
"Ok so this is where Kiara got bit?" asked Oliver. "Yeah, this is the place," said Kovu.
"Ok let's see here, it's been about 10 minutes since she got bit, but since the saw-scale is active at night it won't be easy to find. Now everyone fan out, and if anybody finds anything be sure to shout. Go!" Kovu was still sulking though. "Hey man, c'mon it's gonna be alright, we're gonna find the snake, we're gonna get the antidote, and we're gonna save Kiara."
"I know it's just I feel like I should be with her right now."
"I know how you feel, but believe me the best thing you can do for her right now is help find that snake."
"Alright, let's go."
It had been another 15 minutes since the search began, and no one had found any trace of the snake. "Argh! This is hopeless!" shouted Kovu, "we're never gonna find it. I should be with Kiara while I still can."
"C'mon Kovu, we have to keep trying. We're never gonna find it if we just give up,and besid-"
"Hey I found it!" shouted Vitani. "Way to go sis!" shouted Kovu, already in full sprint. Soon they surrounded the snake and were ready to get what they wanted. "Hey 'it' has a name you know, I'm Sumu," said the snake.
"Well Sumu you bit our friend earlier tonight and we need a sample of your venom to make an antidote, so jut give us some, and no one gets hurt."
"Yeah I bit your friend, but only because he was about to step on my eggs, why should I help you anyway."
"Because, Sumu, the lioness you bit was Princess Kiara, future queen of the Pridelands. Not to mention my mate," said Kovu.
"Well I'm sorry for your loss but there's nothing I can do unless I get something in return."
"Why you little-"
"Hold it Kovu," said Oliver, "let me try."
"Fine good luck."
"Now, Sumu was it, there's something you should know," said Oliver taking out his pocket knife, "we don't exactly need you alive to get your venom. Do you understand."
Gulp! "I-I und-derstand."
"Good now put your venom in this," said Oliver holding out his canteen. "Y-yes sur." With that the snake spat some venom in the canteen. Oliver put the cap on and said, "Thanks we'll be off now." Halfway back to Pride Rock Kovu said to Oliver, "Wow I didn't expect that back there."
"What, oh, you mean the part where I said I'd kill Sumu. Yeah that was a bluff."
"Really, some bluff."
"Hey, I knew he wouldn't take the risk and give in, any sane creature would."
"Well lucky for us you were right. Now c'mon lets hurry."
Soon they were back at Pride Rock, and everyone was worrying. "Well did you get it?" asked Simba. "The mission was a success," said Oliver. "Rafiki I'm gonna need some of your herbs, we should bring Kiara back to your baobab, we'll work on it there. Kovu we're gonna need you to help carry her."
"Ok. Let's go," said Kovu and Rafiki.
Before long they were at the baobab and Kovu rested Kiara in a hollow. "How long will it take?" he asked.
"I dunno. I don't have a lot to work with, no offense Rafiki."
"None taken."
"Anyway we're not out of the woods yet, just make her comfortable, and give me frequent updates on her condition."
"Got it. Hold on Kiara, it'll be over soon."