paw quickly and threw her over with his strength. Sarabi got up quickly to continue as she charged towards him. But Mufasa was too quick and caught her by surprise. Mufasa caught her left and slammed her to the ground with a clean pin to win the match. "Good match Sarabi" he said with a smile. "Oh will have a rematch latter tonight" Sarabi seductively said quietly. As Mufasa let his wife up Malka spoke up. I challenge you Mufasa". "Alright I accept" Mufasa growled in a mock tone.

Mufasa and Malka had a quick match since it was over before it even began. Malka was surprisingly good when he challenged the King. Malka had the speed but Mufasa had strength and easily pinned the orange cub. Then Simba decide to call out Tojo in a match. Simba's cousin entered the ring with confidence. "This time it's official Sim ba" the blue eyed cub said in play tone voice. "You're on To jo" the golden brown prince replied with his famous smirk. The two tussled quickly as they both growled at each other and swiping paws in fast speed. Simba then lifted Tojo pinned him in a clean pin winning the match. "You were saying something buddy" as he let up his friend. "Next time Simba" next time. "Will see." Chumvi had a quick match with his sister Kula who beat him and Tama and here twin had it out with each other. Tama lost because of disqualification when her right foot stepped out of bounds thus making Kiara the winner. Then Chumvi lost to Simba in a match. After the match Chumvi says "I dare you to fight Nala in match." "No way she's a girl" Simba spat. "Well I guess your chicken Chumvi said sarcastically. "Alright I do it Simba" said with confidence. Simba walked over to Nala and said hey Nala would like a go at it hoping she would say no. "Alright" she said confidently. "What?" As he eyes lit up. "You heard me, I accept. Simba was acutely going to fight with Nala for the first time in his life and had no idea what he was in for.

The two approached the circle. The Cocky Simba smiles and says in an undertone "I'll go easy on you since you're a girl and all." Yes your highness, we wouldn't want any broken bones for the future king." the Cream cub said mockingly. "Alright lets go then" Simba retorted. Cheers were heard as the two circled each other. Simba as cocky as he was charged at Nala first. But Nala quickly moved out the way. As Simba hit the ground shocked to see what a girl could do he charged again. Again she moved about of the way with a smile. Nala then charged but Simba caught on the charge and moved to the side. Then Simba did a surprise attack on the left and got here attention. Nala then crouch and pounced on his left but he moved fast. Simba then pounced on Nala and threw a jab with his right paw at her left cheek. But Nala threw herself right as she dodged his attack. Simba finally thought he had here with a lift to her body but found him self in air instead of her. Before he knew it he was pinned. "Pinned ya Your Highness" the cub said as she stared down his reddish-orange eyes with a cocky smile. The stunned Simba starred back at her sea-green eyes for a minute speechless. "Hello you there still" standing on him. Simba snaps out of it and says "I want A rematch" as she lets him up. "OK" Nala said

The rematch went quicker than the first only because Simba was still in a stunned position and was slow to react. Before he knew it he was pinned again. "Ha pinned ya again" Simba couldn't believe it. Pinned again by Nala as a he stared at her sea-green eyes in a daze. Are you Ok Simba?" Simba had no idea that he was starting to fall in love with the light tan lioness cub. "Yeah he cleared his throat; I don't know what got over me." He said in murmur. Hey you fight well. For a girl." Simba still thought he was the better fighter. Well you fight well for a boy Nala replied with a grin. "Well thanks Nala"

"Break it up break it up" the majordomo flew into the ring as the cubs were still staring into each other eyes. The two snapped out of there trance and left the wring happily. "You did well my son" a proud Mufasa said as he approached his son for a hug

The sparing matches ended and so did the other events such as the Endurance run. Duma won that match. Sarafina won the hunt of by killing a zebra swiftly and cleanly. Even though Zira had caught a antelope at faster speed her kill was messier so therefore she was disqualified. The pride did not waist the prey that was caught but had eaten what was caught in the hunt off because nothing would be wasted under Mufasa's rule. The event finally ended when Scar was beating Ni in that hybrid chess game. It was close but Ni had his pieces cornered by a double x on his left rock and king that where in the shapes of a rook and king chess piece. Ni tried to congratulate Scar for his win, but scar was to much in a gloat to be concern for him So Ni just left the Pridelands angry. Malka had one of the lioness from the pride escort him back to his Mountain pride. Little did Malka know that this would be the last time he would see Simba and Nala as cubs.

An: Well that is end of the second chapter. I can not explain the rules of the Hybrid chess game because I made that up and have no idea how its really played. By the way if you haven't guessed I played Eye of the tiger when writing the Play fighting parts.

Chapter 3 best friends and discovery

An: I don't own anything. I want to thank you All that reviewed so far. This story is getting more intreasting now.

Simba had overslept from staying up late from last nights events. He was pissed off because he had missed the sunrise. He walked out to the promontory of pride rock to at least get some fresh air and try to find his friends. Everyone was out except for Chumvi who was grounded for arguing with his mother over something.

As Simba walked toward the promontory he herd yelling near by. He ran towards the edge to see Tama yelling and the rest of the girl cubs surrounding something. So Simba dashed out to investigate.

"I told you. You are a LOSER NALA, and pathetically weak and ugly. No one would Like you." Tama yelled

"Hey what's going out here?" The golden prince barked as he was approaching the crowed.

There he saw a bloodied scratched up Nala who was on the ground crying up a storm.

"And why is Nala beat up and why is she crying?" Simba added as he was now furious that Nala was in this state of discontent.

"Well your majesty I was just trying to help you by taking care of this UGLY LOSER for you and reminding her were her place is." Tama responded.

"WHAT" No Nala IS NOT A LOOSER AND IS NOT UGLY!" Simba yelled back.

"Excuse me Simba but I believe you would be stupid to hang out with such a pathetic weakling. Such as this excuse for a lion" Tama spat back

"Take that back Tama"

"No Why should I"

"Because the prince has ordered you to now take it back and apologies to the girl."

"I don't think so Simba"

"If you don't I'll make you" Simba retorted and sprung his claws since he meant business.

Nala stopped her crying and stood up shocked as to see what she just saw from the ground and proceed to watch what was unfolding before her.

Tama Growled and sprung her claws and was about to attack Simba when Sarabi approached from behind with her aid before things got repulsive between the two. "What's going on here?" the queen boomed. As she saw the two about to fight and a bloodied Nala. Tama froze since she new she was the guilty one who started it. "Tama was beating up Nala and calling her names mom." Simba said with confidence." "Is this true young lady" as the queen had her eyes darted at the only tan colored cub with semi bangs on top of her head. "Yes your highness" she squeaked as the cub cringed in guilt. "Well then I believe apologies are in order to Ms. Nala and also I think your mother would like to have a word with you." The queen said sternly

Tama turned to the shaken Nala and gave her apology in a weak look as the queen was watching the situation. Then the queen told her aid to escort Tama back to here mother. The aid did so and bowed as she grabbed tama by her scruff and left to go to Tama's mom. Then the queen turned to Simba and Nala.

"Simba why don't you take Nala to see Rafiki about Nala's scratches on her back." The queen said.

"Sure mom" Simba replied.

"Oh and by the way, Nala you should be proud to know that I have promoted your mother to team leader of the evening hunts." She has proven herself the top huntress in the past five months." The queen joyfully explained. "Thank you your Majesty" Nala said cheerfully as she lit up in a huge smile. Simba and Nala left the queen to go to Rafiki's Baobab tree to treat Nala's cuts on here back. As they were alone Nala spoke. "S-Simba Wh-why did you defend me as she was tearing up again."

" Nala, I can't see my best friends being pushed around and beaten up by others. It wouldn't be right."

Y-you're my friend, I-I thought" "of course Simba interrupted. Why wouldn't I be your best friend."

Thanks Simba That means a lot to me as I am your best friend as well.

R-Really Simba murmured. Then the two stared into each others eyes not knowing until Tojo ran up them. "Hey guys" Tojo breathlessly said. As he was catching his breath from his run up to them.