The Call of the Sovereign

The forest awakened as the first rays of sunlight pierced through the thick canopy, illuminating eyes ablaze with the fire of battle. After the fateful council the night before, the natural kingdoms were no longer isolated factions. They had become one united force, and now, The Sage Rat would lay out the strategy for the impending war.

Standing atop a large stone, The Sage Rat surveyed the vast assembly of nature's warriors. Representatives from the jungle, the ocean, the plains, and the sky had all gathered. The mightiest beasts, the swiftest birds, the most cunning creatures—all awaited the call of their new leader.

"Today..." The Sage Rat's voice rang clear and unwavering "we are no longer separate kingdoms. We are an army. And like any army, we need a strategy."

A strong gust of wind rustled the leaves, carrying whispers among the gathered creatures. The Wise Crow, his sharp gaze unwavering, nodded in agreement.

"We cannot face humans head-on." The Wise Crow spoke. "But we possess something they do not—an understanding of a world they have never truly belonged to. The forests, the rivers, the skies—all are ours."

The Sage Rat continued. "We will not engage in reckless combat. We will use tactics. The strongest among us—what will you do?"

A lion roared. "We shall be the shield, defending our land."

A flock of eagles spread their wings wide. "We shall command the skies, watching every move they make."

From the shadows, a cobra slithered forward. "We shall strike at their weaknesses, sowing fear in their hearts."

The Sage Rat smiled. "Good. But that alone is not enough."

From beneath the water, a crocodile emerged. "And what of us, those who dwell in the swamps and the marshes?"

"You shall be the saboteurs, undermining human defenses," The Sage Rat replied. "We will not attack them all at once. We will drain their resources, force them into disarray."

Abyssal Dragon King's deep voice rumbled. "But humans wield fearsome weapons. We cannot underestimate them."

The Sage Rat nodded. "True. That is why we will not allow them to consolidate their strength. We will strike in separate waves—one territory at a time. And above all, we must instill fear in them."

A heavy silence fell over the gathering. Every creature could feel the gravity of the moment. Then, a growl broke the stillness. A black panther stepped out of the shadows, eyes burning with intensity. "Then what are we waiting for? Let us begin."

The Sage Rat's gaze swept across the assembly, cold and determined. "We will not wait any longer. From tonight onward, war begins."

Roars, screeches, howls, and calls echoed through the forest. A new era had dawned, and for the first time in history, the wild rose against the apex rulers of the Earth.

The war had begun.