A Tale of Two Friends- The Rabbit and The Snake

How did I end up in this police box... Look at me... I'm cute. I'm adorable. I'm just an innocent little bunny rabbit. How could I have done something so wrong to end up with nothing but a piece of paper and pen, alone in a police box. What? You don't believe me? Listen to my story, and judge me... I am innocent!

I am a humble little rabbit called Miss Tipsy. I have it all, you know. Nice home, dashing looks, cute boyfriend, plus, to top it all up, I am her majesty, the queen Lioness' royal fashion designer and dress maker. Everyone in the forest loved me for my works. And, most of all, my very best friend, Sally the snake, is always there to support me. She has always been there to help me, even in my long busy nights of cutting and trimming... What a nice friend she is. 

One day, all of the animals ruled by the pride were invited for a very special event - the coronation of the most precious firstborn prince. That cub was absolutely perfect. With the king being so magnificent and the queen ever majestic, there is no doubt that this was their child.

So, the king and queen summoned me to create perfect matching outfits for the whole royal family. " Something elegant but classic, something bold but simple, something that would make us stand out from all the animals in the kingdom ", said the queen lioness to me. “And don’t forget to make the best for my coco puff baby poof cub,” added the king lion. It was such an honor. Who could pass it up?

I immediately accepted. I rushed back home and started brainstorming fabulous ideas for their new wardrobe. Tick tock. Tick tock. The clock ticked and tocked, but I have absolutely no concept in mind. I sighed with great disappointment to myself. So I went outside to find inspiration. There I saw Mr. Bear, the police, drawing honey on a piece of paper. Then I realized, paper was all I need! I could do all stuff with silk - cut it, paste it, shape it, paint it, and turn it into my best creation yet. The only problem was, what would the weather be on the day of the coronation... Hmm, how would I find out?

I know! I will ask Sally the Snake. She’s the weather person around here and she is my most trustworthy soul sister. 

I rushed to her hole and asked her: “Oh Sally, my dear friend, would you happen to know what the weather will be like on Friday this week?”

“Oh for sure, sss. I know exactly what it would be. It’ll be sunny”, she said with a grin. 

I always loved her smile. It always looked so mysterious, but I should’ve known better...

I hurried back inside and started the newest trend on fashion history. A black painted paper vest and coat for the king, shaped like wings of an angel, shaded with strokes of gold for royalty. A black heavenly like gown for the queen, with touches of purple to look majestic. And finally, an over all wear for the prince, dark gray with purple and gold highlights. 

At last. The day of the celebration came, and as expected, the royal family looked astonishing with my creations. They proudly showed it off and everyone envied them until... Drops of rain fell from the skies. The paper clothes washed away like sand castles being destroyed by ocean waves. Every animal in the kingdom laughed at the naked lion family. And there goes the end of my career, my life, my everything.

How could it have rained all of a sudden? It was so sunny yesterday. Even my best friend swore that it would be sunny! Just why?!

Now, I am alone, writing my story in this piece of paper, alone in a police box... I am innocent! It was the rain... It wasn't me... I am innocent.

I cried for hours until... “Sss...” 

Sally... I know it’s her. Has she come to apologize?

“Oh, Sally, how could you not have known that it would rain? You’re the best in your field.”

In reply, she looked at me with a smile on her eyes. “Sss... Oh my dear Tipsy... of course, I am the best. I have known for days that a downpour would come... Sss....”

I stood there. Frozen. How? Why?

“I only befriended you to make connections my dear... Sss... Now, who will comfort your friends? Who will be there to assist the queen? I also happen to have stolen your design sheets for her... now with you out of the way, sss,  who will be the best and most loved?”

I couldn’t believe her... Why would she deceive me?

“No. My boyfriend would definitely save me!” , I confidently told her.

“Oh right, that delicious snack... Everybody would have guessed if I had eaten you since I was always with you, but if I eat your boyfriend now, everybody would just guess that he ran away...”

My best friend... has used me, stolen from me... I’m helpless... My once hoppity hop hop feet have fallen to the ground, when all of the sudden...

“ Roar! So this was your doing all along! Sally the snake, you have been found guilty!”

I couldn’t believe my tear-filled eyes. Am I dreaming? Is this really true?

The queen whom I have served loyally is now in front of me, unveiling the truth behind the tragedy.

“No. My queen... She... Sss...Tipsy... it was her... she tricked me into saying those things...”

“Roar! You dare lie to my face! You dare lie to your queen after disgracing her and the royal family! From this day forward, you shall be known to be the most deceitful creature and shall no longer roam freely for people will know your poisonous intentions... I hereby banish you to the deep woods and shall remain in hiding forever!”

“And as for you, Tipsy, you have proven your pure intentions and shall be rewarded with the fluffy tail award. The softest, meekest creature in the forest.”