Once upon a time, there was a river in the middle of a great, magical forest. The forest was bright and full of happiness. Many creatures lived within the trees, and all lived peacefully together.

Near the river, there was a hole in the ground, and in this hole, there lived a small rabbit. His name was Bunny. Bunny had seven brothers and sisters, but they had all moved out to find their own holes. This didn’t bother Bunny though, they visited regularly and he had many friends that lived near to him.

Bunny’s best friend lived on the river. He was a duck called Ducky. Bunny and Ducky did everything together. They played together, and sang together. Old Master Owl taught them together and they played silly pranks on the other animals together. And Bunny really loved Ducky and wanted to be just like him, and Ducky wanted to be just like Bunny too.

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One Autumn day, Bunny had an amazing idea. Once Ducky had gone to sleep he hopped off through the forest in search of the Forest Fairy. Surely she would grant his wish. He knocked on her door and a sweet voice requested him to enter.

“What can I do for you, my dear Bunny?” The beautiful fairy asked.

“I would wish that you would turn me into a duck, milady. I wish to be with my friend Ducky always.”

“Since your wish is from the heart and I can feel your love, then I am going to grant your wish Bunny, but beware that you don’t forget who you are.”

“Thank you, milady.” And the Forest Fairy transformed Bunny into a Duck.

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At the same time, Ducky was dreaming about all them wonderfully times he and Bunny had shared together.

“Oh, if only I didn’t have to leave this winter,” he thought. “Me and Bunny could have so much fun in the snow.” Then, he had an idea. The thought made him smile.

He swam and swam to the very bottom of the river until he came to the dwelling of the River fairy. She welcomed him greatly.

“Ah, my little Ducky, what can I do for you?”

“I would wish that you would turn me into a bunny, milady. I wish to be with my friend Bunny for always!” He squeaked excitedly.

“Since I can see that your heart is true and full of love, I will grant your wish, but beware that you do not forget who you are!”

“Oh, thank you so much, milady!” And in a swirl of bubbles, the River Fairy transformed Ducky into a bunny.

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Bunny waddled home excitedly to look for Ducky, but he was nowhere to be found. He bumbled ungracefully into the river and paddled around for a while. Then he noticed a bunny scrambling clumsily up onto the bank, soaking wet and covered in algae.

“Excuse me,” Bunny called to the bunny. “But have you seen another duck on your travels?”

“I’m sorry,” replied the bunny, who was really Ducky. “I haven’t. I don’t suppose you’ve seen another bunny around?” Bunny apologised and continued swimming around and around in the river. Alas, both Bunny and Ducky and forgotten who they were before, just like the fairy’s had warned against.

Over the next few days, Bunny, who was now a duck, and Ducky, who was now a bunny, became the best of friends. They played together and sang together and played pranks on the other animals. And Bunny loved Ducky and wanted to be just like him, and Ducky wanted to be just like Bunny too.

One day, Bunny had an amazing idea…

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