The Great Race

by GhostAlleyCat

The twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac were selected through a race. This race is meant to create a time measurement for the people. There could only be twelve winners and in order to win, the animals had to cross a rapid current river and reach the finish line on the shore.

6. Chapter 6 - Eat Like a Pig

Chapter 6: Eat Like a Pig:

Zhu's POV:

Here's the thing, pigs have always been made fun of. When people think lazy people who always eat, they think pigs. I'm in this race to prove that pigs can be athletes, there's just one problem... I'm a lazy person who always eats. Yeah, I didn't think this through.

"I gotta do this," I said, "I gotta..." I then stopped when I found some truffles. I then started eating them. Then Tuzi ran past me. I then looked. "There I go again! Well, this time, I'm not gonna stop for..."

. . .

I then started eating, but when I realized... "Oh, come on!"

"Wow, you got every food but ham," says Shu, "but I can see why."

"Where did you get a lot of it," asks Mao.

"I always find food," I said, "I just can't help myself!"

"That's so sad," says Shu, "well, see ya..."

"Maybe you just need to learn self-control," says Mao.

"Really," asks Zhu.

"If your stomach demands food, just say 'SHUT UP STOMACHE," says Mao.

"Softy," says Shu.

"I'll give it a try," I said.

. . .

I was back in the race. Then I saw some more truffles. My stomach was begging me to get them. I then remembered what Mao said. "SHUT UP STOMACH!" I then ignored the truffles. It worked! Now, I can keep my focus on the race!

To Be Continued

In the next chapter, Tuzi and She keep arguing.