fable

BULL, KING OF THE JUNGLE


Once upon a time in a very large jungle, there’s a big strong grey bull. He has a big body and strong muscles. He also has a pair of sharp horns. Because of his strength, He becomes arrogant and cruel.

“I am the mighty bull. I’m the strongest animal in this jungle. No animal can compare me. Ha…ha…ha…..”

One day, a young deer is eating some fresh and nutritious grass. The grass is very thick and the deer eats it very happily. Then suddenly the bull comes near her. With a very loud voice the bull scolds her.

“Hey, what the hell are you doing here? This is my soil. Beat it or I’ll butt you right away. Piss off, you ugly deer!!”

Fearfully, the deer goes away leaving the mean bull. The bull laughs seeing the frightened innocent deer.
“Ha….ha….ha….what a coward. Hmm, let me see this grass. Wow, it’s so tasty and very fresh”.

What happened with the poor young deer?
When walking to her home, she met a lion. Every animal knows that lion is the king of the jungle. So she tells him everything to the lion. After knowing the story of the poor deer, he decides to look for the bull.

As a king, lion feels very responsible for the safety and prosperity of his people. He will do his best to protect his kingdom. Therefore when he meets the bull, he
orders:

“Hey, bull. You must stop scaring my people. It’s bad. It’s even very cruel. Don’t ever do that again!” said the lion.

“So what, old lion? You know I’m the strongest animal in this jungle. I’m not afraid of you. If you don’t like me, let’s just fight. Winner takes all.”

Hearing this challenge, lion gets very mad. He is a good fighter, but at that time he forgets all the things that he’s ever learned. He’s too emotional. At one chance, the bull can butt the lion. The lion throws far away. He has been beaten and he becomes limp.

So then the bull gets even more arrogant. Every time he meets the other animals he always says: “Your king is a looser. I’ve defeated him. Now, I’m the king of the jungle”. Since that time, the bull chose himself as the king.

The animals do not like to see the bull became a king. But they don’t have guts to oppose him.

“I’m gonna give a lesson to this arrogant animal.” says the rabbit to the tortoise. The rabbit is very well-known as a smart animal in the jungle. He’s clever and very tricky.

Then the rabbit gathers his fellow animals to make a plan. His friends agree because the bull has made things bad to them.

One day when the bull is walking around the jungle, he meets some animals gathering. There are rabbit, tortoise, chicken, lizard, and deer.

Then the bull shouts. “Why are you all gathering? As a king, I forbid you. Tell me what the heck are you doing here? asks the bull curiously.

“We want to bow to our new king!” answer the animals. The bull sees a coconut tree is being worn beautiful shirt and robe.

“Is this your king?” asks the bull angrily.

“That’s correct. He’s our unbeatable king.” said the rabbit pointing the tree.

Hearing this from the rabbit, how very angry the bull is.

“Make a way, you idiots. I’m gonna beat your king!”. Collecting all his power, he butts the tree with his horns. The tree’s shaking very hard. The coconuts are falling on to the bull’s head and back.

“Ooh, that’s hurt. Forgive me, my lord. Be merciful!” said the bull painfully. “I admit you are the strongest king. I’ll leave your kingdom right away.”

Walking unsteadily, the bull leaves the jungle. Then the animals cheer. They celebrate it.

“It was the trickiest and maddest idea I’ve ever known. I’m really grateful for that.” said the deer.

So, there is no more arrogant bull. And the days are more peaceful since that day.