The Forgotten King

There once was a man, known as the King of the Jungle, who, with a passion for his followers, and a strive for greatness, established his castle. In his household there was many, food was bountiful, his subjects loyal, and his ambition was great. Because his subjects showed loyalty, he in turn showed them true friendship. When in danger, he came to their aid. They were his family. And he was theirs. 

His reign was unlike those before him. Instead of his followers supporting him, he supported his followers. All he asked was to support his kingdom, and to defend the castle in his absence. He established laws and guidelines, so when he was away, he had no reason to worry about his throne when he returned. He set two leaders to replace him in his absence, and his most loyal suboordinates ensured the growth of the kingdom.

 On one fateful day, his daughter, the princess, would marry a young king of a far away land. And as a wedding gift, her father agreed to meet with her husband to establish a bond that would unite the two kingdoms into one. So the King, accompanied by his most loyal subjects, met with this king and his followers in a neutral environment, the land of ice, to hold a meeting and discuss plans for a new future. But the young king was feeble, and unable to control the outbursts of his subjects. The King, angered by the frailty of this unknown leader, who became the King's son-in-law, grew disgusted and left the meeting with his subjects, contemplating war. The young king, saddened by the events, apologized with a sincere heart to the King, and he accepted - for the sake of his daughter. 

As time passed, the King of the Jungle became more and more absent, due to foreign affairs. But since he percieved his kingdom to be well structured, he had no worries. His laws were enforced, and he gave the two leaders authority over the kingdom, to guard the castle until his return. He left feeling content that his foundation was solid. 

A short while went by when the King finally returned. Upon his approach to the castle, he noticed the gates were covered in mildew. He could not hear the music and laughter he was accustomed to. He enters the castle and notices his guards are not present. He calls to the two leaders - and hears nothing. After searching his castle, he finds out he is alone. 

As he walks outside his castle, he notices a figure behind a dead tree. As he approaches, he begins to recognize the figure. It is the King's daughter. 

Bewildered, he asks her what has happened. She tells him that spies from her husband's kingdom had infiltrated the castle. They relayed information to the young king, and also caused confusion and panic in the kingdom. The two leaders mysteriously vanished, and as a consequence, has caused all the loyal subjects and followers to flee the castle, in which some of his subjects established their own kingdom in a lust for power and authority.  

The King was saddened by the news. The Nation, which was well established, had grown impatient with the absence of the King. The castle, which was always filled with music and laughter, was abandoned. The kingdom grew desolate. The King forgotten. 

But the King of the Jungle is wise and patient, and will rebuild his kingdom and establish his throne once again...