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In a sunny jungle clearing, a white fridge rests among vines; Rabbit mid-hop, Tiger raising a triumphant paw, and Lion smiling calmly circle an enormous elephant treat as morning light dapples the grass.
In a jungle green and wide, lived friends side by side. A Lion so calm and still, a Tiger tough with skill. A Rabbit who loved to hop, bouncing without a stop. They played together every day, in their own special way. One morning they found a treat, an elephant good to eat! They cheered and danced around, jumping up and down. "Let's keep it fresh and cool, in the fridge," said Lion, "that's the rule!"
In the leafy outdoor kitchen, the fridge door gapes wide as Tiger and Rabbit heave the elephant inside while Lion steadies it; noon sunlight gleams, and colorful toothbrushes stick from each friend's paw.
They placed the elephant inside, the fridge door open wide. "Now let's go brush our teeth, and wash from head to feet!" said Tiger with a roar. They all rushed to the door. The Rabbit hopped so fast, but Lion said, "Don't you dash! We'll all come back together, friends should wait forever." But Rabbit didn't hear, he was already near. Off to bath they went, on getting clean they're bent.
In the dim clearing, the fridge door swings open while Rabbit skids on spilled ice as the elephant gallops between trees; afternoon shadows stretch and Rabbit's eyes widen, ears swept back in shock.
Rabbit finished first of all, he was the most small. "I'll take a bite before they come, just a little, only some!" He hopped back quick and fast, wanting to be first, not last. He opened up the fridge door wide, but oh no! What a slide! The elephant jumped right out, and ran away with a shout! "Come back!" cried Rabbit loud, but the elephant left proud.
At sunset beside the closed fridge in the quiet jungle clearing, Lion kneels hugging tearful Rabbit while Tiger rests a comforting paw on Rabbit's shoulder, warm orange light filtering through the trees.
Tiger and Lion came to see, where their dinner could be. They found poor Rabbit crying tears, filled with worried fears. "I'm sorry friends," said Rabbit sad, "I was greedy and that's bad. I should have waited here for you, that's what good friends do." Lion hugged him tight and warm, Tiger said, "We'll transform! Next time we'll wait and share, showing friends we care."