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Summary:
In the thrilling conclusion of this classic animal fable, Tawon the wasp completes his magical quest for the King. After discovering the incredible healing power of pure flower nectar, Tawon cures his sick friends in the forest and organizes the insect kingdom into the very first, highly disciplined colony of honey bees.
Parent's Note for Read Aloud: To make this grand finale exciting for your children, use a joyful, energetic voice! Emphasize the buzzing sounds of the different bee jobs (the scouts, the soldiers, and the workers) to make the magical insect world come alive.
(If you missed the beginning of this epic insect adventure, make sure to read The Origin of the Honey Bee Part 1 first!)
The Seven Magical Flowers
Ceritasakti.com - Following the strict orders of King Prabu Wicaksana and the Royal Physician, the brave little wasp named Tawon flew out of the majestic palace at the very first light of dawn.
His royal mission was incredibly clear: he had to find and collect the sweet nectar from seven completely different magical spring flowers.
Tawon fluttered his tiny, tired wings, flying from one colorful petal to the next. As he collected the sticky golden liquid into a small bamboo tube, he suddenly felt a tickle in his own throat.
"I should test this medicine to see if the Royal Physician was telling the truth," Tawon whispered to himself.
He took a tiny sip of the mixed nectar. It was incredibly sweet and warm. Almost instantly, his chest stopped aching. The terrible cough that had bothered him for months completely vanished! The medicine was absolutely real.
Healing the Kingdom
For seven long days and seven long nights, Tawon worked tirelessly in the forest, filling his bamboo tube to the very brim.
When he finally returned to the palace, King Prabu Wicaksana was overjoyed. Without wasting a single second, the King gave the golden honey to his sick grandson. By the very next morning, the young prince was completely cured, running happily around the palace halls.
The King immediately summoned the Royal Physician to examine the boy.
"His cough has entirely disappeared! The healing power of this seven-flower honey is truly magnificent," the physician smiled in absolute pure amazement.
"We owe this miracle entirely to the hard work of Tawon," the King declared proudly.
Knowing his royal mission was complete, the healthy and happy little wasp politely bowed to the King and flew back to his home in the forest.
The Cure for the Forest
Back in the whispering woods, his insect friends—Laron the termite, Nyamuk the mosquito, and the others—were still suffering terribly from the loud, echoing coughing plague.
Tawon did not keep the magical medicine for himself. Because of his kind and generous heart, he carefully shared the leftover honey with every single sick insect in the forest.
One by one, their coughs faded away. For the first time in months, the forest was completely peaceful and quiet. Even the grumpy larger animals, like Kambing the goat and Lembu the ox, could finally sleep soundly through the night.
A few weeks later, a royal messenger arrived in the forest. King Prabu Wicaksana had summoned Tawon back to the palace for a very special announcement.
The Royal Decree
When Tawon arrived at the grand throne room, the King smiled warmly at him.
"Tawon, my brave little friend," the King spoke with a booming, majestic voice. "Because of your incredible kindness and hard work, I am giving you and your entire family a very special, noble purpose. From this day forward, your only job in this world is to collect the healing honey from the flowers to help those in need!"
Tawon accepted the great honor and immediately flew back to the forest to share the incredible news with his family.
"Listen to me, my friends!" Tawon announced proudly. "King Prabu Wicaksana has given us a noble task. From now on, we will spend our days gathering sweet nectar to create medicine for the world. We are no longer just insects; we are a family with a purpose!"
The wasp family cheered loudly, fully embracing their new magical destiny.
The First Bee Colony
To keep their precious honey safe from the rain and wind, Tawon taught his family how to build a magnificent, geometric home. They created hundreds of tiny, perfect hexagonal rooms, forming the very first honeycomb.
Because they had so much work to do, Tawon brilliantly divided the family into different, important jobs.
He created the Lebah Kelana (The Scout Bees). Their job was to fly far across the mountains and valleys to discover the freshest, most beautiful blooming flowers.
He created the Lebah Tentara (The Soldier Bees). These were the strongest, bravest insects, tasked with guarding the honeycomb from greedy predators.
Finally, the Scout Bees would fly back and report to the Worker Bees (the ones with the biggest, roundest tummies!). "Hey, friends!" a Scout Bee would buzz. "There is a massive field of blooming sunflowers just over the hill! Let's go collect the nectar!"
The Ancient Pact with Humans
By working together without a single drop of jealousy, the incredible honey bee family filled their massive hive with golden medicine in just half a month.
From that day until now, humans have visited the forest to collect this magical, natural medicine. The bees are incredibly generous and will gladly share their honey if a human takes it gently and respectfully.
However, if a human tries to steal the honey by destroying their beautiful home or hurting the colony, the brave Soldier Bees will not stay quiet. They will fly out in a massive, buzzing swarm and use their sharp stingers to protect their family!
The Moral Message of the Fable
If you are a parent or teacher reading this beautiful fable story for kids, this classic tale holds a profound lesson about the beauty of nature.
The incredible moral message of this fable teaches children the incredible value of teamwork and sharing. The honey bees are successful because they divide their tasks perfectly and never feel jealous of one another. Furthermore, Tawon teaches us that true kindness means sharing our blessings (like the magical medicine) with our friends and neighbors. Finally, it reminds us to always respect nature—if we treat the earth's creatures gently, they will share their sweetest gifts with us in return.
Questions About the Story
✔Why do bees sting humans in this story?
In this educational animal fable, the brave Lebah Tentara (Soldier Bees) only use their stingers to protect their family and their home. They will only attack if a human tries to take their honey forcefully or destroys their honeycomb.
✔How do the bees work together in this fable?
Tawon creates a brilliant system of teamwork! He organizes the colony into Lebah Kelana (Scout Bees) who search for the flowers, Worker Bees who gather the nectar, and Soldier Bees who guard the hive. They all work together perfectly without any jealousy!
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