The Lion, the monkey and the turtle.

 In the heart of a lush jungle, a mighty lion named Leo ruled as the king. He was wise and fair, but also very strict about justice. His two closest friends were a clever monkey named Momo and a slow but thoughtful turtle named Tully. The three friends often spent their days  sharing stories, and enjoying each other's company.

One day, Leo decided to host a grand feast to celebrate the friendship they shared. He asked Momo to gather fruits from the tallest trees and Tully to fetch the freshest water from the river. Leo himself would hunt for the best game.

The preparations went smoothly until it was time to start the feast. Upon his return Leo noticed that his favorite golden goblet, a treasured possession, was missing. Distressed, he gathered Momo and Tully to find out what had happened.

"One of you must have taken my goblet," Leo said sternly. "It's very important to me, and I need to know where it is."

Momo, who was always quick with his words, felt a pang of fear., and did not say a word. Tully, on the other hand, had seen Momo near the goblet but didn't know what had happened. He suspected that Momo might know more than he was letting on.; but sensing Momo’s fear, Tully decided to speak up.

"Leo," Tully said slowly, "I saw Momo near your goblet before it went missing. Maybe he can tell us more about it."

Momo's heart raced. He glanced nervously at Tully and then at Leo. The lion's eyes were fixed on him, waiting for an explanation.

Taking a deep breath, Momo decided to tell the truth, for that was way better than getting caught in a lie. 

"Leo, I must confess," Momo said quietly. "While I was gathering fruits, I accidentally knocked your goblet into the thicket. I was too busy picking the fruit for the feast to get it. But I was to scared to tell you, because I didn’t want you to be angry."

Leo’s expression softened as he listened to Momo’s honest confession. "Thank you for telling the truth, Momo," Leo said gently. "Everyone makes mistakes. What’s important is admitting them and making things right."

Relieved, Momo apologized again and offered to help find the goblet.

With Tully’s guidance, they all searched the thicket together. After some time, Tully’s keen eyes spotted the goblet hidden under some leaves.

With the goblet recovered, the feast continued, and Leo praised Momo for his honesty. "It takes courage to admit when we’ve done something wrong," Leo said to all the animals who had gathered. "The truth is always the best choice, even when it’s hard to say."

From that day on, the bond between Leo, Momo, and Tully grew even stronger. Momo learned that honesty builds trust, and Tully was proud of his friend for making the right choice. The jungle thrived under their leadership, with all the animals valuing truth and trust above all else.