Once upon a time, in a dense jungle, a mighty lion named Leo ruled as the king of the animals. One afternoon, Leo was napping under a shady tree after a hearty meal. Suddenly, a tiny mouse named Mimi scurried across his nose, waking him up with a start.
With a roar, Leo captured Mimi under his massive paw. “How dare you disturb my sleep?” growled the lion.
Mimi trembled with fear and squeaked, “Oh, mighty king, please forgive me! I didn’t mean to wake you. Let me go, and one day I’ll help you in return.”
The lion laughed at the idea. “You? A tiny creature like you helping me, the great lion? That’s ridiculous!” But Leo, in a generous mood, decided to let the mouse go. “Run along, little one. You amuse me!”
The Lion in Trouble
A few days later, while roaming the jungle, Leo was caught in a hunter’s net. He struggled and roared, but the ropes were too strong.
Hearing his roars, Mimi ran toward the sound and saw her big friend trapped. “Don’t worry, mighty king. I’ll help you,” she called out.
Leo, feeling hopeless, sighed, “How can a tiny mouse like you save me?”
Without wasting time, Mimi began gnawing at the ropes with her sharp teeth. Bit by bit, she chewed through the net until it broke apart, and Leo was free.
A Lesson in Kindness
Leo stood tall and looked at the tiny mouse with newfound respect. “You’ve saved my life, Mimi. I see now that even the smallest creatures can do great deeds.”
Mimi smiled and said, “Kindness is never wasted, great king. You were kind to me, and now I’ve returned the favor.”
From that day forward, Leo and Mimi became the best of friends, teaching everyone in the jungle the value of kindness and gratitude.
Moral of the Story
“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.”