THE LAW OF THE WILD: THE TALE OF TWO KINGS

The kingdom of animals was divided into two segments to maintain peace and order. On one side,the forest stretched. The trees stood tall. Their branches swung gently as their leaves danced to the wind. The sun slid through the leaves painting different patterns on earth. At first glance, the forest looked peaceful, but it wasn't. Every rustle of the leaves meant death. Every distant sound could be the last of any animal. And yes…. Animals roamed freely but always cautious, careful not to cross boundaries. The lion with its pride governed the forest. His roaring alone silenced the jungle. When he walked the ground seemed to tremble beneath his paw. No animal dared to look at his eyes. Beyond the forest lay the water. It was home to fishes, crabs, crocodile and other aquatic animals. But over them all reigned the mighty crocodile, king of the river. The kings of both territories ruled with iron claws. They hunted other animals without mercy. and the young for a feast without looking back. By their sight other animals trembled. One morning, the animal market came alive. The ràbbit traded carrots. The monkey stood before the banana seller bargaining. Parrot shouted prices from the branch of the tree. Then a deep roar echoed through the forest. At that moment, every activity was paused. The birds flew to the peak of the sky. Mountain climb to the highest. And antelopes fled for their dear lives. Baskets were abandoned and fruit rolled on the ground. The market scattered in every direction. He was coming. The lion was coming. The rabbit hid behind the tree. “Don't let him see me,” he whispered. He knew he could become lunch for the king. The lion walked passed slowly. His golden eyes scanned the scattered and empty market, as he disappeared Far away in the river, life was not different. The young crab was searching muddy water for food. Suddenly, The water became still. He knew the king of the ocean was there. Slowly he looked back. Two bally eyes stared at him. A crocodile. Without further ado, he quickly hid behind a cluster rock as the giant predator swam past him. His heart pounded against his shell. He had survived. The kings of both kingdoms though feared by all,share unusual friendships. They respect their boundaries and each other to maintain peace. Despite their reigns being filled with fear, terror and agony among the animals, both kings never crossed territories to hunt animals, only the foolish animals that trespassed. For years, the mutual respect , unusual friendship and peace endured among the two rulers. Until one day, a single mistake shattered the peace that had lasted for years. To be continued…

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