fifteen little animals
Fifteen little animals going to the ravine,
A hunter got the duck,
And then there were fourteen.
Fourteen little animals crossing the street for an afternoon cuisine,
The cat didn’t look both ways,
And then there were thirteen.
Thirteen little animals at the library, browsing the shelves,
A child said the dragon didn’t exist,
And then there were twelve.
Twelve little animals gazing up at heaven,
The turtle lost track of time,
And then there were eleven.
Eleven little animals strolling in a den,
A bear caught the raccoon foraging for food in his home,
And then there were ten.
Ten little animals pushing past some vines,
The panda’s supply of bamboo went poof,
And then there were nine.
Nine little animals all running late,
A fox caught up to the bunny,
And then there were eight.
Eight little animals cowering under levin,
It struck a tree the koala was in,
And then there were seven.
Seven little animals listening to a mix,
Curiosity killed the monkey,
And then there were six.
Six little animals going out for a dive,
The fishy swirled down the drain,
And then there were five.
Five little animals resting on the floor,
The horse got dehydrated,
And then there were four.
Four little animals prancing around in glee,
The mouse was spotted by a hawk,
And then there were three.
Three little animals musing what to do,
The sheep fell down to its knees,
And then there were two.
Two little animals lying out in the sun,
A dingo started its chase after the joey,
And then there was one.
One little animal munching on a bun,
It was too much for the poor little hamster to digest,
And then there were none.
“Oh. So that’s how you got here?” Heechul inquired skeptically, raising his eyebrow at the mochi-cheeked violinist. “I thought you said you were involved in a battle with some wild cat.” Henry scratched his head nervously, smoldering under everyone else’s gaze.
“Well. I thought it would make a good story.” He recovered his composure, adding indignantly, “What about you? In your previous life, you died because you weren’t paying attention while crossing the street.”
Heechul, apparently undeterred by Henry’s rebuttal, rambled on, “Some of your deaths were stupid. Come on! Eunhyuk over there got electrocuted in his previous life.” The addressed male pouted, shrinking back to hide behind Donghae. “And Kibum? What? That doesn’t even make sense.”
Kibum, head propped up on his palm, narrowed his eyes. “Never speak of it. Ever. And plus, Hankyung’s story is even more idiotic than mine. It’s like some Tinkerbell tale.”
Shindong sighed. “Ah, reincarnation. Such an amazing, yet messed up thing.”