A scopion befriended a ladybug who become a loyal companion to him. a time came when she struggled to cross a challenging and danderous river, and so the scorpion offered to take her to the other side on his back. he had come to care for her and promised he would never harm her.but, safely across the river, he allowed his tail to dip upon her with its venomous sting. as she lay in greatest pain,she siad, "...but,you promised... why?" he shrugged and said,, sadly, "because it is my natue.