The Lion and the Mouse: A Tale of Friendship and Trust The lion was amazed at the mouse's bravery and asked him how he could repay him for saving his life. The mouse replied, "You do not have to repay me, my friend. I only did what was right. But, if you ever need help in the future, just call for me and I will be there." From that day on, the lion and the mouse became the best of friends. They roamed the jungle together, hunting and exploring. The lion protected the mouse from danger and the mouse helped the lion with small tasks that he couldn't do alone. One day, the jungle was hit by a terrible drought. The rivers and streams dried up, and all the animals were struggling to find water. The lion and the mouse were no exception. The mouse suggested that they go to the nearby mountains to find a river that was still flowing. The lion was hesitant at first, but the mouse convinced him to give it a try. So, the two set off on their journey. After several days of travel