In ancient India, there was a beautiful and kind - hearted princess. She lived in a magnificent palace, surrounded by lush gardens and clear fountains. The princess had many attendants and guards around her, but there was a special guardian, a peacock. This peacock had colorful feathers, as if the rainbow in the sky had fallen on it. It grew up with the princess in the palace garden. Every time the princess went to play in the garden, the peacock would follow behind her with its elegant steps.
One day, the princess was taking a walk in the garden as usual when suddenly she heard a strange noise. It sounded like something was moving through the bushes. The peacock also heard this sound and immediately became vigilant, its eyes fixed on the direction from which the sound came. It spread its feathers like a huge and gorgeous fan and shielded the princess behind it. The princess was a little frightened, but seeing the peacock's brave appearance, she felt a bit more at ease. The peacock's eyes stared unblinkingly at the bushes, ready to deal with any possible danger at any time.
Soon, a large snake darted out of the bushes. The snake hissed, sticking out its tongue, and its eyes were full of fierce light. It swam towards the princess, but the peacock didn't flinch at all. It puffed up its chest and let out a shrill cry towards the snake, as if warning it not to approach the princess. The snake was startled by the peacock's imposing manner, but it didn't retreat. Instead, it pounced more ferociously. The peacock fought with the snake using its sharp claws and beak. It nimbly dodged the snake's attacks while constantly counter - attacking.
During the fierce fight, although the peacock was injured, it still stood firmly in front of the princess. A few of its feathers were bitten off by the snake, and it had some wounds on its body, but it didn't give up. Seeing the peacock was injured, the princess was very distressed. She shouted loudly for the guards in the palace. Hearing the princess's call, the guards hurried towards the garden. Seeing the guards coming, the peacock seemed to be inspired and attacked the snake more bravely.
Finally, the guards worked together to drive the snake away. The princess rushed to the peacock's side immediately. She gently stroked the peacock's injured parts, her eyes full of gratitude and distress. The peacock snuggled up to the princess. Although it was injured, its eyes were full of pride. Since then, the princess cherished this loyal peacock more, and the peacock still guarded the princess. Their friendship became deeper and became a wonderful story in the palace. People all praised the peacock for its loyalty and courage.
