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It was a warm and bright day in central Africa 

for Lion, Cheetah, and Giraffe. They gathered 

by a giant boulder that provided a good amount 

of shade for them to sit in. They sat among a 

field of tall grass, and the wind blew softly 

against the blades. They had been friends since 

they were young, and most of their days were 

spent in each other’s company.

Lion possessed a luxurious, thick mane and was 

calm in temperament. Cheetah had two young 

cubs of her own and had great dexterity. Giraffe 

was tall and lanky, and was very curious. Giraffe 

asked, “What is it that you both do when we are 

not with each other?”

Cheetah replied, “I spend time building my speed and 

catching prey. Other days I sit at the water hole to cool 

off with other animals after a strenuous activity.” Giraffe 

said “I gather leaves from high branches for the younger 

ones of my family. Sometimes I explore the land.” It was 

now Lion’s turn to reply, but he felt his activities were 

not appropriate.

“Well,” he began, “My time is spent catching 

prey, since I am one of the strongest animals 

around. Some days I catch 15 animals, even 

20. I am the best hunter in central Africa.” 

Giraffe was very impressed by what Lion had 

said, since no other lion could accomplish such 

a feat of strength.

However, Cheetah exclaimed “Lies! That is not possible. 

Do not believe him, Giraffe. No lone lion can catch that 

many animals before sunset. Not even I, the fastest 

land animal!” Lion retorted, “You may be faster, but I am 

stronger, and my hunting techniques are much more 

finessed.” Cheetah still did not believe him, but she did 

not persist. Once it started getting dark, they all left 

back to where they reside at night.

The next day, Cheetah and Giraffe had gathered 

together, as they do most days, except Lion was 

not there. They both knew that Lion had affairs 

to take care of, but they did not know what. 

Nonetheless, they did not worry.

At one point, Giraffe heard several animals making loud 

noises. “I will be back shortly,” said Giraffe. “I must see 

why that noise was made.”

Giraffe followed the sound and was led to a distant 

animal pack, hidden behind a beautiful scene of fruit 

trees and bushes, full of many different animals. 

However, he suddenly realized that this was no ordinary 

pack, but it was the pack of Leopard, the most evil and 

corrupt animal in Africa. 

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