The Intelligent Buffalo Stroy
once upon a time in a small village there lived a farmer named Petter. He lived in a small house and owned a small piece of land. Petter had a Buffalo, named Bison. It was an uncommon name but it came with its own reasons. You see, Petter was a very poor man before he found his Buffalo.
Bison worked really hard for his human. Being the only Buffalo, he would plough the whole field day in and day out and help Petter with all sorts of work. Petter began to grow all sorts of grains in his field.
Petter gained a lot of respect in his neighborhood. Given the Bison he received. He named his beloved Buffalo Bison. Bison was a special Buffalo. He was intelligent and always full of life. Petter knew that bison was a free-spirited animal. He would often wander around when there was no work and come back home in the evening. As time passed, Petter bought another Buffalo. He loved Bison dearly but he also realized that the workload was too much and was needed to be shared. Petter didn't want to tire his animal.
One day, while ploughing the field, Bison sat midway and began to breathe heavily.
Bison: Mooooo....... Moooooo...
Petter: Oh ..... Bison!
Petter took both his buffaloes back home. That night Petter could not sleep at all. He knew it was time to let Bison go.
The next day, He took bison to the forest and took the bell off his collar. Bison happily shook his head.
Petter: Bison you're a good buffalo! I will never be able to repay your debt. You don't have to work anymore. you are free now. I will always miss you, my friend. Go wander and explore the lands.
Bison: Mooo........
Petter: Hahaha....Don't make me cry now! You can come home anytime you want! You know the way.
Bison was sad to leave his human. But he was also excited to see what lay ahead. He walked merrily, enjoying the fresh breeze. He roamed around in the forest with no fear. He drank water from streams and ate grass on the way. Soon, the Sun began to set. It was getting dark. Bison looked around for a safe place to rest. And there it was!
Bison: That gave is right near the pond! Mooo.....la.....laa
This place is huge. It's pretty warm too. Perfect for me to stay. Oh boy, am I tired or what! This whole wandering is going to make me slim like a giraffe!
Hahahaha...
Bison began to live in the cave. He would drink fresh water from the pond, graze nearby and sleep peacefully inside.
Days passed and bison began to love his life in the forest. But being a domestic Buffalo Bison was a simple and innocent animal. He wasn't aware that the forest was home to many animals and not all of them were as innocent as he was! While bison happily carried on with his new life. There was someone who was keeping a watch on the Buffalo. Timmy the Fox! Each day, as bison left his cave to wander around. Timmy would tiptoe behind him everywhere! Bison was always so engrossed in his day-to-day activities; he never felt Timmy's presence around!
Timmy: Hmmmm..... This Buffalo is pretty brave to roam around the forest all by himself? Well... either he is too brave or too stupid! I mean does he even know whose cave he's living in?. Hahahaha....... Let's have some fun...
Timmy: Well hello! Are you new here?
Bison: I came to graze here every day now. I wouldn't call myself new!
Timmy: Oh...ha..ha..ha.. You are a witty little animal!
Bison: A fox calling a buffalo "little" is witty indeed!
Timmy: How dare you make fun of me? I am the king of the forest! that's my cave you are living in! all the animals are at my mercy here! If you want to live, you will have to bow down to me.
Bison: You are right, I am new here. But that doesn't mean I am stupid to believe everything you say. Listen, Fox, I know you are not the king of this forest. In fact, I am sure you don't even know how big this forest is! I suggest you stop wasting my time!
Timmy was seething inside. He shivered with anger. He swore that one day he will seek revenge for his insult. Bison on the other hand realized that he will have to be more cautious now.
Bison: That cunning Fox knows where I live! Which means he is keeping a watch on me?
Hmmm... Also, I don't think about this before, but that cave must belong to somebody. what will I do what's the rightful owner of that cave comes back? I will have to be more careful around here.
That night, the moon shone brightly in the sky. As bison lay down inside the cave. He heard something, he peeped through a small hole and saw a strange shadow outside. First, he thought that the Fox is back to trouble him again. But as the figure came closer, Bison shivered with fear. It was the owner: The tiger.
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Bison: Oh...no!..... Of course, this cave belongs to the Tiger! What do I do now! He will eat me up!
As the Tiger kept coming closer, bison could not stop shivering
Bison: Wait......wait..... Think clearly, Calm down. Aahha.. I can see him! But he can't see me! That's my advantage!
Bison: Hahaha... Here he comes!
Tiger: Huh!
Bison: Shuuuu! What is wrong with you? He will hear us! Oh, right! sorry! But look how delicious he looks! didn't I tell you! The one who lives here is big enough for both of us to eat!
All right!
You were right!.... hahahaha.....
Our dinner for today is sorted!
Hahaha... Absolutely
It was the Tigers turn to shiver with fear!
Tiger: Wh... Who are these animals?
Bison: Why did he stop? This is taking too long and I am too hungry. Why don't we go out and attack him instead? He can't fight both of us!
Tiger: Aaaaaaahhhhhh......
The trick worked! Without another thought tiger laps across the forest. Bison was relieved. He now knew the importance of keeping calm in any given situation.
The next day, As Timmy was loitering in the forest. He bumped into the Tiger.
Timmy: Ahhhhhhhhh........
Tiger: Ahhhhhhhhhh........
Tiger: Phew!.. You scared me.
Timmy: Scared? Wait. I scared you? But you're a Tiger.
Tiger: Yeah...yeah... I know. I am the big cat of the jungle! But you are a fool if you think there are no bigger..... and......... and scarier animals than me here. I ran into two of those last night! They have captured my cave! I will have to look for a new den.
Timmy: Wait... What? The one living in your cave is bigger and scarier than you are? Are you kidding me? He is a buffalo! And what do you mean by "Two " There is only one Buffalo living in there!
Tiger: You think I am a fool to run away from a BUFFALO? There are two huge beings in there.
Timmy: Beings?
Tiger: Yeah, I don't really know who or what they are. I didn't enter the cave, Just heard their voices. They were going to attack me! I ran away before they could.
Timmy: Haaahaaahaaa...... You poor Tiger! He played you! There is no " Being " in there it's a Buffalo! I am keeping a watch on him ever since he set his foot in this forest!
Tiger: Shut up, Fox! How dare you insult me? Do you think I am stupid to mistake a buffalo for a scary animal?
Timmy: I can prove it to you. You are not his prey. He is your prey. let's do one thing. I will come with you. We will enter that cave and I will help you capture whoever's inside. I want to settle a score with that arrogant Buffalo, anyway! But in return for your cave, I want you to promise that you will never attack me!
Tiger: Hmmm... Are you telling the truth? But wait, What if you run away leaving me behind?
Timmy: Hmmm I know, Let's tie a rope around ourselves. One end to your stomach and the other to mine. That way you can pull me back if I try to run!
Deal?
The tiger agreed.
They both tied a rope around themselves and began to walk towards the cave. Fox was happy. He had found a way to do both, Teach Bison a lesson and earn the trust of the tiger! As they approached the cave, Bison saw them coming. As soon as he saw the Fox. He understood what was going on.
Bison: Hmmmm... He thinks he is smart?
Timmy: Now, Let me handle this, okay? Enter the cave only when I ask you to.
Bison: You stupid fox! I asked you to bring me two tigers! And you bring me only one!?
Tiger: Huh!
Timmy: What!
Bison: He hasn't eaten anything since last night and now you want us both to share one tiger between us!
Tiger: You work for them?
Timmy: No! No, no... This is not true!
Bison: Ah... You are good for nothing! Fine! Bring him here now!
Tiger: No.......No........!
Tiger left for his life, He was so scared that he didn't care about Timmy. Who was tied to the other end of the rope!
Timmy: Ow...... Ow...... Ow..... Ow....... Ow....
This.... hurt!
Bison: Hahahahhahahhah..........
This will teach that Fox. I have learned a very important lesson today! And I not kept myself calm. I could not have been able to chase those two away! No matter how difficult the situation gets, We must always stay calm!
Bison was right, Only because he stayed calm in every difficult situation was he able to help himself. And as for the fox,
Timmy: ow..... Ow..... Ow... Nooooooo......!
He must have learned his lesson too.