The Boy Who Talked to Animals🔊

In the quaint town of Borden lived a young man named Arthur, who had a distinct, peculiar talent; he could talk to animals. Many people in the town considered him an outsider due to his fascinating ability, and they kept their distance. Arthur, on the other hand, was content with his extraordinary companions.

Arthur's day would begin at the break of dawn, with him chatting to the birds, learning various melodies from them, which he would then whistle while making his breakfast. Arthur would then sit by the riverbed, talking to the fishes while he fished. This unusual routine became his habit, and soon, he truly epitomized what it meant to live in perfect harmony with nature. His life was simple, serene, and filled with the pure joy he found in his unique friendships.

However, one day, as Arthur woke up, he felt an unusual silence. Puzzled, he quickly washed and hurried outside, only to find the town in chaos. People were frightened and distraught, running helter-skelter. Rushing to the town center, Arthur learned that the once gentle cows had turned violent and were destroying everything in sight. The mystery deepened as Arthur discovered that he couldn't communicate with the enraged bovines.

Arthur was desperate. He sought solace in his friendships but felt alienated and helpless as his interaction with the cows resulted only in incomprehension and fear. The following day, the situation worsened as more animals turned hostile and uncommunicative. With his unique talent rendered useless, Arthur decided to find another way to help his town.

A wise and learned old man, known as town's encyclopedia, Elder Michael lived on the outskirts of Borden. He was Arthur's only hope. Upon hearing the news, Elder Michael revealed an ancient prophecy to Arthur. According to the prophecy, a young man who could talk to animals would one day become the town's savior by conquering the 'Silent Beast,' a mythical creature residing within their surrounding forests.

Arthur, although terrified, felt an immense responsibility to save his town and his animal friends. He steeled himself; this was where his courage would truly be tested. With Elder Michael's counsel, Arthur embarked on an epic journey into the forest. Through dense undergrowth and dark, haunting shadows, Arthur pressed on, calling out to the Silent Beast.

Finally, Arthur stood face to face with the Silent Beast. However, it was not monstrous or daunting; it was just a tiny bird, trapped by a fallen tree branch. Arthur realized that the so-called 'Silent Beast' was the 'mother' to all animals in the vicinity.

Utilizing his strength, Arthur freed the little bird. A wave of relief passed over him as he heard the bird's grateful chirp – he had regained his special ability. As the bird flew back to the town, everything returned to normal, and the animals were friendly again.

Arthur returned to Borden as a hero. The town’s people who once saw him as an outcast, now held him in high regard. The people began to see the animals not just as beasts or property but beings co-existing with them, and Arthur continued to live in harmony with them all.

In Borden town, animals and humans now have a language that binds them, a language not of words, but of understanding, respect, and empathy, thanks to the boy who could talk to animals, who shepherded them towards a more compassionate way of life.