Sunday, January 31, 2010

The Jungle and the Loggers II

Juno decided to walk to Karadi's cave which was located near the far end of the Jungle. Three security guards sttod around the cave and slauted Juno smartly as he tugged the heavy chain that rang the bell deep inside the cave. After some time Juno heeard the sound of Karadi bestirring himself. The heavy door swung open and a visibly disturbed Karadi came out, his frown dissoving into a faint smile as he saw Juno.

"Juno" he said, "it must be something really important".
"Yes".

"There has some strage goings-on in the Jungle", said Juno, with a swish of his tail.
"Give me the details", said Karadi rubbing his eyelids and smoothening down his matted coat.

"Humans have occupied a part of our Kingdom and they have invaded with heavy earth moving equipment", replied Juno the Jackal. "I think we must take stock of the situation and then respond".

"Call a meeting of the Jungle Kingdom. Let us meet at the clearing near the Old Fort and decide our strategy".

When Juno heard this, he felt releived as collective wisdom of the Jungle Kingdom will prevail over individual choice.

Juno set off as fast as his legs could carry him to the house of Bharat the Badger, who was the Minister for Jungle Affairs and was responsible for the security of the Jungle Kingdom.