The Tortoise, the Hare and the Underground Ant

Once upon a time the Tortoise was teasing the Hare again.  He just couldn't let the Hare forget about the race and how he had come out on top.

"I'll bet I'd win in a rematch," the Hare said.  He was confident this time because he'd been taking personal coaching lessons to deal with his issues and had set himself demanding new targets for finishing the race.

"You're on!" said the Tortoise.

A date was set and both met at the starting line.  Then they looked down and saw an ant.

"Can I race as well?" he said. 

The Tortoise and the Hare thought hard and said "Why not, we can't stop you".  They were pretty sure he wouldn't be a problem any way.

Ready!  Steady!  Go!

The race began and they were off.  The Tortoise knew something was wrong because the Hare was going along nicely, not stopping and continuing on his way.  But then the Hare disappeared.

The Tortoise thought this was strange then felt the ground giving way beneath him as he tipped into a hole made by the collapsing earth.

The Ant just laughed because they'd fallen for his trap and he could now go on to win the race - which is just what he did.

And nobody ever saw the Tortoise or the Hare ever again.