WHY CATS CHASE AND KILL RATS

in #story6 years ago (edited)

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When Dahud the king's store keeper died, he declared a big ceremony all over Ajapa Kingdom. He served him for over 30 years and all the King could do was to honor his loyal servant. There were enough food and wine to serve the people.

After the ceremony, the King looked around his palace for who to employ. He was on the bed when the cat ran towards him to sing his usual lullaby for him so he could sleep. As he sang, the King thought about the Cat, he has been with him for years. He did his duties diligently without complaining.

The next morning, the King called for a meeting with the palace staffs. They all stood surprised because he hardly had meetings with them unless it was very important. As soon as he entered the hall, they all stood and bowed to their king screaming "All hail the King of Ajapa Kingdom."

"Hello my staffs. I call this meeting to appoint a new store keeper. I know he is up to the task and he is one of you."

They all looked at each other, who could it be? It could be anyone but no clue was provided.

"Please don't stress your brain. I am appointing Cat as the new store keeper for the palace. He has been loyal and faithful to me since he got here."

Cat was surprised he was chosen but the other staffs were not. Most of them met him in the palace. They all celebrated with him. The king handed the Key to the store to him. "You deserve this my friend, make me proud but remember, if anything gets missing, you will pay dearly for it." The king told him as he left. The Cat nodded.

The Rat was the first to congratulate his friend followed by the other staffs. He shook them and left for his room. He was so proud of himself. He danced all night till he got tired and slept off.

Meanwhile, the King's only daughter, Leah, was ripe for marriage but the Princes around didn't want her. She had a facial burn when she was little and it really disfigured her face. The king tried all he could do but it didn't work so he gave up. "If the gods of the land want you to marry, you will."

Leah hardly steps out of her room since the last incidence. The Prince of Agala kingdom came with his people to ask for her hand in marriage. He agreed to marry her with her imperfection. On the wedding day when the veil was lifted off Leah's face and he saw the burn, he vomitted all over her wedding gown and ran off.

"I am sorry, I can't possibly marry a monster. My father pushed me to this rubbish." He screamed as he ran off. Leah was embarrassed, she prayed for the land to open up and swallow her. That was the last time she stepped out of her room.

As the Store keeper, Cat was also in charge of kitchen duties. He appointed Rat as Leah's personal server. Most times while he waited, they discussed about what was happening in the outside world. Soon, they started dining and talking together. Eventually, Rat developed feelings for Leah but he was just a poor staff.

One night after work, he went to Zaba the Goldsmith to ask for the price of a necklace. It was far too expensive for him. He really needed a gift to impress the princess. He asked the other staffs for loan but they turned him down. His last option was Cat.

"You piece of shit wants to buy necklace for the Princess, you are a joke Rat." He laughed him off. Rat was so embarrassed.

"How can his best friend ridicule him like that?" He thought. The whole staff now knew why he needed money so badly and they laughed at him. They started calling him 'Prince Rat' which was the height of it all.

He didn't care, Leah was the only person that mattered to him. One night when everyone was asleep, he sneaked to the store and entered through the key hole since he was small. He took off with potatoes and cheese. He made a necklace out of them and gave Leah.

She was so happy with Rat and hugged him. That was the first time Rat saw her laughed and he was impressed. He continued to steal food from the store to make hand bands and other form of food-jewelries. As long as Leah was happy, he was fulfilled.

At the end of that month, the King ordered the Cat to audit the store. It was discovered that lots of food were missing. The king was very angry and relieved him of his duty.

The Cat was very sad, he wondered what could have happened. The Ant saw him and narrated how he saw the Rat one night taking food from the store. He angrily went to Rat's room to ask and he confirmed it was true.

"You have made me lose my job. Now, I am nothing in this palace but a thief. You will pay for this." He threatened the Rat. He went with the Ant to report to the King. He was disappointed and called for the Rat.

He knew they were friends and angrily chased them from his palace. He ordered the Palace's defenders to kick them. Before they left, he told the Cat to do whatsoever that pleased him with the Rat for his betrayal. As soon as they got out, he chased the Rat and killed him.

This is the reason why cats chase rats and kill them whenever their paths crossed. Thank you for reading.


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