Ilustration by Irma WIdya Anggraini

Story by Irma Widya Anggraini

Language reviewer by Chairul FR Bongso

One day there was a lion in the beautiful forest. The lion was so big and became the king of the forest. 

But, all the animals loved him so much. He was such a good leader. He was wise and kind.

He protected all the members of the forest.

Until one day, there was a little mouse came into his house.

 A little mouse was crying begging to the big lion for help.

"Dear my king, could you help me?" said the little mouse.

"What happened?" asked the lion curiously.

"Me and my family were starving, I couldn't find any food", said little mouse.

"I see.... hmm wait a second, let me think for a while", the lion was freezing for thinking.

"Oh, little mouse. Follow me, I will show you a place that you can live there", said the lion.

"Oh my King, this place is wonderful the food is everywhere and also water. You saved our life!" said the little mouse.

" I will never forget your kindness", said the little mouse with the tears of joy.

The lion gave permission for the mouse family to stay.

"Take care my little friend, be nice and see you again", the Lion leaved

A few days later, when the lion was sleeping, he smelled something is burning and the air is warmer. 

When he opened his eyes he's shocked.

"Oh my God... what is going on here", he jumped out.

His eyes opened widely, he can't even believe what he is seeing. ln front of his eyes the flame devoured his den already.

"Rarwwwwr... help me... help me", the lion shouted.

He ran near the flame, hoping that someone heard his voice.

The forest was burning and the smoke rising.

All the animals suddenly realized that the fire is everywhere.

The animals ran in hurry to the lion's den.

The animals and the lion confused. 

"What we have to do.... The river really far from this place?" said the bird.

"We need something to make a tunnel to get water from the river. So, I can take the water and flush the water in to this flame" said the elephant.

"I have an idea" said the little mouse.