Once upon a time, when man and all the animals were still living together in a single town, called Man and Animal Kingdom, man was always the king, and at a point, the animals became angry and frustrated about the domination, and thereby, protested.
They mobilized themselves and marched to the palace amidst violent songs and chants. Before they got there, news had already flown to the king that the animals were about to bombard the palace. In readiness for the confrontation, the human king had already stood at the palace reception, waiting for the protesters, and expectedly, in no long time, they arrived.
"Enough of this domination, two options are on ground for you, your highness, it's either we start rotating the royal seat between us and you, humans, or you give us freedom to go and create an animal kingdom and rule ourselves", this was their song before the king.
"Ok, ok, ok, I've heard your request clearly, and I would be glad to respond appropriately", the king reacted.
"Go ahead, respond, respond, respond!" they chanted in unison.
"Hhum...hhum", the king cleared his throat, and continued, "you see, I must let you realize that it's not possible for you, animals to rule over human beings, therefore, the first option is out of the way".
"If the first option is not possible, the second condition must work in our favour," Dog opined.
"Yes!" Antelope supported.
"Of course, yes, the second option is very good", the king approved. "But before I can grant you freedom to go and establish your own kingdom, you must first of all have a king among you who will oversee the affairs of the new kingdom."
They all kept mute, looking at one another's faces, because nobody was ready to step down for another, they all wanted to become a king.
"I am competent enough to be the king...", Snail sounded.
"Ahahaha", Mr Cock laughed out very loudly. "You, of all animals?"
"All of you are not serious...don't you see me here? If you are looking at me now, you are already looking at your king", Tortoise boasted.
"Shut your dirty mouth up! What do you think you are?" Lion cautioned. "You, Tortoise! I can't believe my ears!"
"Hey...all of you should stop shouting, I'm here to settle the dispute already. I have enough qualities to get the crown, and I'm sure the king will give a nod to my kingship", Squirrel said proudly.
"What!" Mr Elephant exclaimed.
To be continued.....
Part 2 is on the way!
Written and published by:
Odunayo Ogunmodede
isaacodunayo35@gmail.com
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