Leo Lion Wins

There was a great buzz in Champak Forest about the upcoming Wrestling Championship.

- Alka Jain

One participant had been chosen from each of the five jungles, with King Leo lion selected from Sundervan.

However, this news made Dumpy Monkey restless. He knew that Leo was no longer as powerful or agile as before. These days, he spent his time lounging around, eating junk food and sleeping. As the king of the forest, he still had all his royal pomp, but his fitness and energy levels were in terrible shape.

“The wrestlers coming to compete are very strong and fast, Your Majesty. If you don’t prepare, Sundervan’s reputation will be at stake,” said Dumpy, trying to reason with him.

“Dumpy, don’t worry. The moment I step into the arena, the other wrestlers will give up just hearing my name,” said Leo, laughing.

His Majesty doesn’t even realise the state he’s in, Dumpy thought to himself.

He went straight to his friend Blacky Crow and told him everything.

“We have to do something that'll make His Majesty realise how unfit he is,” said Blacky.

Wuffy squirrel, who was passing by, joined in their conversation.

“Alright,” said Wuffy, “I’ll come up with a plan. We can’t leave His Majesty like this. It’s about the pride of Sundervan!”

The next morning, when Leo woke up, he heard Wuffy and Blacky speaking in hushed tones behind some bushes nearby.

“I’ve heard that Elfy bear has trained so hard he can shake big, tall trees in a second,” said Blacky.