Intro:
For those who have ever doubted themselves or never even believed in themselves, then you're like Hilda who despite getting teased for not being an elephant shows that sometimes courage, confidence, and believing in yourself can truly make a difference.
Chapter 1: How It All Started
Now it was right after a storm came through that the storks came and well most of the animals got their little bundle of joy.
That is except for Mrs. Jumbo because well it really never came to her.
As she reached her trunk out for one, they sadly went to the other animals.
She then sighed sadly and what she didn't know was that her delivery was coming tomorrow and let's just say it's quite an unexpected delivery in deed.
Chapter 2: All Aboard Casey Jr
The next morning, everyone was getting ready to board Casey Jr.
Everything was getting set to the cars all loaded up to all of the animals loading in their cars.
Of course the elephants were getting into their car when Mrs. Jumbo was looking up again.
But then the Elephant Matriarch had no patience for this so she pushed her from the behind and in the process got stuck.
Thankfully the men pushed and pushed until finally she was through and the door closed.
The Ringmaster then said "All Aboard! All Aboard!"
Casey Jr then started to move and once that happened, they were on their way to perform a show in Atlanta.
Chapter 3: The Arrival
Meanwhile in the sky, Mr. Stork was running late indeed because well he overslept and almost forgot about his delivery.
"Whew. Man I really gotta stay on top of my job of delivering bundles of joy to their right owners." he then said
He then saw the train heading for Atlanta and without wasting another second, he grabbed the delivery and went to the train.
Once on top of one of the cars, he kept checking until at last he dropped in the Elephant car.
He then sang Happy Birthday and Mrs. Jumbo then signed it and he left.
She then wasted no time and the others watched on.
"Ah this is a proud proud day." the Matriarch then said
Once she finally unwrapped it, at first they thought it was a baby elephant.
But instead and this is true, a large female hippo named Hilda.
They couldn't believe it at all because they thought they were dreaming that this wasn't real.
But of course in their usual ways, they teased her because since she's not an elephant, she doesn't belong here.
Thankfully Mrs. Jumbo found the door and closed it and with that out of the way, they were relaxing together in peace and quiet.
Chapter 4: Setting Up The Circus Tent
Once Casey Jr arrived at it's destination, they unloaded the elephants and all of the men were then unloading the cars and when that was done, they then started setting up the tent.
Of course it was raining that night so they had to work in the rain.
They worked nonstop until the tent was all set.
Chapter 5: The Circus Parade
Once the circus tent was all set, they then got ready for the parade.
When it officially started, the crowd was amazed at the many sights and wonders of the circus.
Of course Hilda was behind Mrs. Jumbo and while she was looking at the crowd, she tripped and fell into mud.
Chapter 6: Playtime
Once they were back from the parade, Mrs. Jumbo then gave Hilda a bath and she was glad to be clean and not so muddy at all.
When done, they then played hide and seek and well let's just say sure she wasn't an elephant but she was her greatest gift ever given.
They were enjoying themselves until some naughty boys came and let's just say things were about to get messy.
Chapter 7: Mad Elephant
The boys were quite naughty in deed because well they thought Hilda really wasn't an elephant so they started picking on it.
Just then Mrs. Jumbo lost her temper and started spanking one of the boys.
The rest ran for it as the ringmaster wanted to know what the hell was going on here.
While they were trying to tie her down, the men took Hilda away from her and she was trying to protect.
As if that wasn't enough trouble, she even threw the ringmaster into a bail of water and man he was pissed.
Chapter 8: When Hilda Met Johnny
Once Mrs. Jumbo was locked up in solitary confinement, Hilda had thought she lost everything.
While the other elephants were talking about what happened earlier, Johnny a male red billed oxpecker was hearing them.
"Man they really need to shut the hell up because I can never get some peace and quiet around her."he then said
He then looked at Hilda and then said "What the hell are they talking about? I don't think she's that bad at all."
Of course the elephants then ignored her and she sadly walked away and he well then said "Aww poor thing. Boy these elephants they'll pay."
And so he pretended to be a mouse and man those elephants ran for it and so they learned their lesson indeed.
When that was done, he then went looking for Hilda hoping she wasn't scared of him.
But instead she wasn't afraid but rather she really needed a friend more than ever.
So he became her friend and get this he even thought she would be perfect for the big top.
Chapter 9: The Ghost
So he then went to the ringmaster's tent and tell him about his idea.
Of course the ringmaster was asleep but he heard everything.
And so came the idea a show stopping act.
Chapter 10: Pyramid Of Pachyderms
The next night, the ringmaster was telling the crowd of an act they've never seen before: a pyramid of elephants on top of each other.
Once he blew the whistle, they went in line and one by one, the pyramid did stack and by the time it got to the top, Johnny was getting ready.
When the pyramid was done stacking, Hilda then came out and ran hoping to land on the trampoline that would send her into the air hoping it would land.
But she accidently tripped and crashed into the ball and well let's just say accidents happen.
Chapter 11: The Pyramid Falls
Once the matriarch lost control of the ball, they all started to fall and the whole crowd left while they could.
Hilda was then running as fast as she could and well she fell and the elephants were all over the place.
Even worse the tent came down so pretty much the whole show was a disaster.
Chapter 12: The AfterMath
While Casey Jr was moving, the elephants were injured all because of Hilda.
All they wanted to do was spank her but one of the elephants heard that the ringmaster is making Hilda a clown.
They then knew that Hilda was dishonorable.
Chapter 13: Hilda The Clown
A few nights later, Hilda was on top of a burning building and the clowns were like firemen.
She then jumped but fell and the clowns were happy but not poor Hilda.
Chapter 14: Baby Mine
Once the show was done, Johnny was cleaning her up and he knew she really wasn't happy at all.
So he letted her to see Mrs. Jumbo and hopefully that would cheer her up a little.
When Mrs. Jumbo saw her, she used her trunk to touch her and it felt like heaven was watching because she was there for her.
Once done, she waved her goodbye and wished her good luck.
Chapter 15: Pink Elephants On Parade
When that was done, they both decided to take a drink and what they didn't know was that one of the clowns were drinking and accidently spilled his drink into the water.
While they were drinking, they blew bubbles and one of those bubbles turned into an elephant and once they multiplied, it was quite a trip for the both of them.
Chapter 16: When I See A Hippo Fly
The next morning, a group of crows were seeing Hilda and Johnny for the first time and they honestly didn't know what to say at all.
They then woke up and realized that they're not at the circus anymore and they needed to get back home before tonight.
So with the help of the crows, Hilda was able to fly and was glad they came to help her and Johnny.
Chapter 17: The Miracle At The Circus
That night, Johnny was with Hilda on to of the burning building and she then jumped.
With her courage, she was able to fly and the crowd couldn't believe it at all.
The media then knew that she would be the next sensation.
Chapter 18: What Happened After That
Well unfortunately her time with Mrs. Jumbo didn't last forever.
Another circus was interested in her so she went there and well sure her time was short was Mrs. Jumbo then had Dumbo and the rest is history.
Epilogue
So from what you've just read, it's clear that sometimes all we need is courage confidence and believing in ourselves and you can accomplish anything.
