The Three Butterfly Brothers

Honey, Bunny and Sunny were three brothers. And they were butterflies. The most handsome butterflies in all the land, and best friends, too. Their mother, had taught them all they knew. She told them many things, "But", she said, "the most important thing of all to remember is that you must always depend on and support each other. Together, you will be stronger than the Sun, Wind and Rain combined even though you fly on delicate gossamer wings. 

Individually you are just ordinary butterflies, weak and fragile. So never let each other down."When they grew up, Honey, Bunny and Sunny decided to explore the world, just as every good fairy tale character must do. So they set off, discovering wonders that they had never dreamed possible. Excited and laughing, they flew restlessly about as though there was no tomorrow.

Then a mean, black cloud spotted them and felt jealous of the fun that they were having. "Ha," he laughed to himself, "let’s see how loyal they really are to each other. I’ll put them to the test." He began to rain. Honey, Bunny and Sunny wings got wet, and soon, it was difficult for them to fly with wet, heavy wings. "We must find some shelter before our wings get damaged," they cried.

A Cherry tree sparkled with pink flowers. "Oh good cherry tree, please let us take shelter in your flowers until the rain cloud has gone" asked Honey the eldest."I can take you Honey since you are the pink butterfly," said the cherry tree, "for my flowers are pink. But I can’t take the other two". "If you will not take in my brothers, I will not take shelter here either," said Honey angrily. Bunny and Sunny tried to persuade Honey, but he would not agree.

Then they came upon the Red flowers of the Rose plant. The rain came down a little harder now, for the black cloud was a little annoyed that his plan had not worked. "Beautiful Rose," the three pleaded," give us shelter until the rain has gone…". "I can protect Bunny in my red flowers," said the tree, "but I cannot take in the other two." "Then I too will not take shelter here," cried Bunny. "I will never desert my brothers." The rain drenched them as the cloud grew furious.

The same thing happened when they came to the Sunflower plant, which dripped with a thousand yellow flowers. "If you will not help my brothers," said sunny, "I too will do without your help."And they flew away together. The cloud turned white with shame when he realized the love and loyalty the brothers shared.

Soon the Sun was shining through and Honey, Bunny and Sunny flew on happily, exploring the wide world once more.