Aru & Attacking Tree

Aru was a very hyperactive boy. He had so much energy that he was unable to sit at one place quietly. So, people kept his name ‘Aircraft‘. He was in habit of climbing doors, walls, trees and hills speedily. There was no single house left where he didn’t climb.

Villagers used to give his example to their children so that they also become fast like Aru. But when people noted that their children were falling badly and they’re getting injuries while copying Aru’s activities, all requested his parents to send him to a relative’s place.

Aru’s parents were fed up of complaints and suggestions. They decided to send him to his uncle’s house which was in a nearby village.

Aru promised sincerely to climb only trees and hills not houses again. But his parents were also typical minded as villagers and couldn’t support Aru’s born talent. They drove him to his uncle’s village.

Aru was reluctant but he had to obey his parents who were under pressure of the villagers. But, after all he was an ‘Aircraft’. He took no time to pack his things and decided to go at opposite direction from his uncle’s village.

People were so happy at his leaving that they gifted him many toys and eatables. With broad smiles, all bid him goodbye. But instead of sadness, Aru was also looking happy. His expressions made people confused.

By heart Aru knew that he was going to get freedom from those poor people who didn’t understand his rare talent. He collected a big bag full of gifts and left cheerfully.

After walking for an hour, he reached at bank of a river. There was a huge, old banyan tree. It’s name was Taru, who was famous for his proud nature and selfish behaviour. He threatened many passengers and stored the looted money in his trunk. He used brightness of ornaments and gems to create light and make them afraid. The passengers were scared and ready to give everything to save their lives.

Aru, being unaware of it, felt it a pleasant place to have lunch and to plan for his further journey. He kept his bag down but couldn’t  resist himself climbing it’s strong trunk and appealing branches.

The moment he jumped from one branch to another like a monkey, the roots of tree caught him and tied strongly. Aru was unable to move his hands even. Taru laughed loudly at his situation. He asked Aru to give his bag immediately.

Aru denied fearlessly. He told that those gifts belonged to him and not to a greedy tree.

Taru got very angry and within a minute it was lightened like a thousand bulbs. Taru’s leaves, fruits, branches and every part turned into golden colour. Shiny rays were coming out from all the sides. It was so strange that a tree was speaking and showing bright light like a magic. Normally, people became fearful of that view.

But Aru was unaffected. He again asked to leave him with his bag. He reminded Taru to mind his business and do some good work.

Taru became very restless. He was shocked to see his bravery. He offered Aru a deal that if he answered three questions with reasons intelligently, he might leave Aru with his bag, else he would capture the bag. Aru agreed.

Taru asked, “Who is the best on this planet?”

Aru smiled and answered, “Earth! It allows me to jump and hop without any condition. It bears pain of everybody and never complains.”

Taru was surprised with the answer. Generally passengers took his name to save their lives.

Taru asked next, ” Who is the richest in the world?”

Aru replied, “Sun. It has unlimited energy and it gives to all equally. Still it is very kind as it rises everyday whether clouds cover it or people use umbrellas.”

Taru got soft in his speaking. He asked, “Which is that one thing he wants from the tree, Taru?”

Aru answered politely, “Please keep me with you. I’ll care of you always and you allow me to live in your branches. You don’t need to trouble people too, else they would cut you someday.”

Taru was touched with the fair and confident answering. He never heard such kinds of good answers from passengers. Moreover, nobody ever thought to care him. His eyes got teary. He moved his roots with love and gave swings to Aru in the air.

Aru enjoyed it like anything. Both started hopping and blooming together happily. The river sang a song for their friendship,

“Aru and Taru are

Example of friendship,

Story of their love and care

Shows a real partnership.”