Poppy is a little fairy. She has bright pink wings. She is shy but kind. She wants to explore. She lives near a big tree. One day she hears a sound. The tree rustles softly. She feels a gentle call. The call is from a Tree Spirit. The spirit is small and glowing. Poppy flutters her wings. Her heart beats in her chest. She feels brave inside. She steps to the dark cave.
She finds a Secret Cavern. The cave is wide and dark. Soft light glows on walls. Poppy walks in with care. Her wings brush moss. She smells damp earth. She holds a small lantern. The Tree Spirit floats beside her. It shines bright green light. Poppy smiles at the glow. She hears a gentle hum. The hum is from crystals. Tiny crystals sparkle above. Poppy claps her hands with joy. She picks a blue crystal. It feels cool in her hand. The Tree Spirit laughs softly. They step deeper in the cave. Poppy holds the lantern high. She sees a crystal bridge. The bridge spans a quiet lake. Poppy gasps with delight.
They cross the crystal bridge. The lake water glows soft blue. Poppy dips her finger in water. Ripples shine on cave walls. She hears a whisper. The whisper asks for help. Poppy nods her head. She wants to help softly. The Tree Spirit nods too. Poppy follows a silver path. The path curves by glowing ferns. She stops at a tall door. The door is made of crystal. A voice calls out. “Who is there?” The voice is calm and firm. Poppy steps forward. “I am Poppy,” she says. “I want to learn.” The voice pauses a moment. Then the door opens slowly. Light pours out inside. Poppy takes a breath. She feels a little fear. Then she smiles and enters.
Inside the room is a Crystal Guardian. The guardian is tall and kind. It has shimmering silver skin. It holds a glowing staff. Poppy looks with wide eyes. The guardian bows its head. “Welcome, little fairy,” it says in a soft voice. Poppy curtsies sincerely. She holds out the blue crystal. The guardian takes it gently. It smiles and places the crystal on a pedestal. Suddenly the room lights grow brighter. The guardian says, “You have courage and heart.” Poppy beams with pride. Then the door hums again. Honey colored fireflies drift in. They fill the room with warm light. Poppy claps her hands joyfully. The Tree Spirit cheers too. The guardian waves its staff. A gentle breeze swirls around. It lifts Poppy and the spirit. They float in a dancing circle. Poppy laughs with delight.
Poppy and the Tree Spirit fly home. They carry the blue crystal. The forest greets them softly. Poppy places the crystal at the tree. Light spreads through the branches. Animals peek from behind leaves. Poppy feels proud and happy. She hugs her glowing friend. They rest under the bright moon. Poppy closes her eyes to sleep. She dreams of new wonders. Tomorrow brings a fresh morning. The cave will always shine bright. Night glows with gentle magic.