Sleeping With The Enemies

It was deep into the night when the old lion crept into the village, hoping to find an easy meal. After roaming the quiet streets with no luck, exhaustion overtook him, and he curled up in a dark corner of the village and fell fast asleep.

The next morning, the lion was startled awake by the loud, cheerful crowing of a rooster.

"Good morning!" called out the rooster, spotting the visitor.

When the lion opened his eyes and saw the bird, panic struck him. “Oh my god,” he thought, his heart racing. “I am right in the middle of the village! I have to escape before the humans find me!”

Without a second thought, the lion bolted.

"Hey, wait! Please be our guest and stay with us for a few days!" the rooster shouted after him.

But the lion didn't look back—he ran with all his might and reached the safety of the forest in no time.