September - Aronia

SEPTEMBER {Aronia}

“Have you heard about the new scroll about Chosen One Duncan? It’s called Anger.” A badger and bear sat outside of an eatery, having a discussion.

“No. But I heard that it is about Gogi-Rose and Chosen One Duncan.” The bear said.

“I read it. It’s excellent. You got the gist of it. It is about how Chosen One Duncan downplayed what Gogi-Rose, and how he said it was only like the common flu. Now, look where we are!” The badger said.

“You could have at least warned me about a spoiler alert! But, I can hardly remember the start of this rife.” The bear said, eating a fry.

“I know. He said that the rife was ‘totally under control.’ Now, look at us! I’m glad someone has proper evidence of this wrongdoing. I hope someone does something about this, not like that dud of an Article of Challenge.” The badger stated.

“Oh, that. That was a huge letdown. We need to do better as Forestians.” The bear said.

“I know. I wish this phase would be over. That would solve so many problems.” The bear said, throwing away his food.

“We just need to get to the next phase. Stay positive! Not for Gogi-Rose, though!” The badger and bear paw bumped and went their separate ways.

Chosen One Duncan put out this statement after the scroll Anger was published: “The scroll Anger was targeted to make me look bad in the eyes of the Forestians. This was a political hit job, trying to take me out. The author wanted to blame someone for Gogi-Rose, and they took the most available target. I assure you, People of the Forest, I did everything I could to let the Forest know all the information. I didn’t want people to be frightened, I didn’t want to create panic. And look where we are today! We did a hell of a job controlling Gogi-Rose! So, on the Plains virus front, the nations of the Jungle

SEPTEMBER {Aronia}

have experienced a 38% greater excess mortality than the Forest — 38% greater excess mortality than the Forest. A lot of you don’t want to report that. The job we’ve done is incredible.”

“Unbelievable. He takes the credit for everything. I mean, what did we expect?” A woodpecker said after reading the statement.

“I am not even surprised at this point.” A bluejay said. “I don’t know anyone who is.”

Nine days later, Rupert flew around the Forest with sad news. “DOVE DINAH BEL, LEGENDARY MAGISTRATE, HAS PASSED AWAY”

This news saddened everyone in the Forest. Dove Dinah Bel had been a Forest Magistrate for twenty-seven years. She had broken through many barriers, such as sexism. She was a role model to girls all over the world. Many animals came out and paid their respects to the historic magistrate.