Blood and Bond

Once upon a time, in a small village near a big forest, lived two brothers named Arjun and Veer. Arjun was older by three years, and he was strong and brave. Veer was smaller but very clever. They lived with their mother in a little house made of wood and stone.

Their father had died when they were very young. Their mother always said, “You must take care of each other. Blood is important, but bond is what keeps you together.” The brothers promised her that they would always stay close.

Every day, they worked together. Arjun would chop wood, and Veer would gather fruits and herbs. They sold these things in the market to buy rice and vegetables. Life was not easy, but they were happy because they had each other.

One day, news spread through the village. The king of the land had lost his precious ring deep inside the forest. He announced that whoever found it would be given a big reward – gold coins and a piece of land. The whole village became excited. Many people packed food and water and entered the forest in search of the ring.

Arjun said, “Veer, we should try too! If we find the ring, we can have a better life.”

Veer agreed, but he was worried. The forest was full of dangers – wild animals, deep rivers, and sharp rocks. But Arjun smiled and said, “Don’t worry, little brother. Together, we can face anything.”

Early the next morning, they set off. Arjun carried a big stick to fight animals if needed, and Veer carried a small bag with food and a map he had drawn himself. The forest was dark and thick. Strange sounds came from the trees, and the brothers stayed close to each other.

After walking for hours, they came to a wide river. The water was flowing fast, and there was no bridge.

“How will we cross?” Veer asked.

Arjun thought for a moment. Then he saw a big fallen tree across the river. It could be used as a bridge.

“I will go first,” Arjun said. He carefully walked on the tree, balancing himself. Halfway across, he looked back and called, “Come on, Veer! It’s safe.”

Veer took a deep breath and followed him. Together, they crossed the river safely.

They kept walking deeper into the forest. Suddenly, they heard a growl. A big wild boar appeared from behind the bushes! It charged towards them.

Arjun stepped in front of Veer and raised his stick. The boar hit Arjun’s stick hard, and both brothers fell to the ground. Arjun quickly stood up and hit the boar again, driving it away. But Arjun’s arm was hurt badly.

Veer helped Arjun sit under a tree. He tore a piece of his shirt and tied it around Arjun’s arm to stop the bleeding.

“We should go back,” Veer said, tears in his eyes.

But Arjun smiled weakly and said, “No, we are close. I can feel it. We must not give up.”

Veer nodded. He helped Arjun stand, and they moved forward slowly.

After some time, they reached a small clearing. In the middle, there was an old well. Veer’s sharp eyes noticed something shiny near the well. He ran and picked it up. It was a gold ring with the king’s royal mark!

“We found it!” Veer shouted with joy.

Arjun laughed, even though he was in pain. “See, little brother, we did it together.”

They quickly made their way back to the village. The villagers cheered when they saw the brothers return. When they went to the palace, the king himself came to meet them. He listened to their story with great interest.

“You have shown great courage, and even greater love for each other,” the king said. “The reward is yours.”

He gave them a bag full of gold coins and a piece of land near the river, where the soil was rich. The brothers built a beautiful new home there. They grew crops and lived happily with their mother.

Years passed, but Arjun and Veer always stayed close. They became famous in the village, not just for finding the ring, but for their strong bond. They taught others that family is not just about blood. It’s about trust, love, and standing by each other in hard times.