Little Monster is a ninja. He is small. He is kind. He wears a soft green band. He has bright eyes. He lives in the Enchanted Forest. Trees are tall. Sunlight warms the leaves. Mushrooms grow at the base of trees. Tiny bugs crawl on the bark.
He has a red toy star. It makes a soft chime. He loves his red star. One day, the star is gone. He feels sad. He calls, "Star, where are you?" He looks under a log. He finds no star. He remembers the last time he played. He saw big birds fly overhead.
He meets Lion by a big oak tree. Lion is strong. Lion is gentle. Lion is wise. Lion purrs softly. Little Monster says, "I lost my star." Lion nods. Lion says, "I help you." They walk on soft moss. They hop over roots. They pass a cool stream. They smell sweet flowers. They see a red bird. They see a blue flower. A frog croaks. A turtle hides under a leaf.
They hear a small sound. "Clink clink." They follow the sound. They find a paper note. The note reads, "I took your star." They see small footprints. They follow them. They reach a stone arch. The arch has green moss. Vines hang down. They step inside. They enter a dark cave. The cave is quiet. They feel cool air. They see bats sleep. A drop of water falls. Their hearts beat fast.
Inside, they see a red glow. Bounty Hunter stands there. He is tall. He wears a black coat. He has big boots. He looks tired. He holds the red star. He watches their faces. Little Monster says, "That is my star." Bounty Hunter says, "It is mine now." Lion growls. Little Monster bows like a ninja. He says, "Please give it back." Bounty Hunter pauses. He looks kind. He smiles. He hands back the star.
Little Monster jumps with joy. He hugs the red star. It glows bright. Lion purrs. He rubs his head. Bounty Hunter nods. He says, "I am sorry." Little Monster says, "It is okay." The cave feels less dark. They leave the cave together. They step under the arch. Sunlight feels warm. Little Monster smiles wide.
They reach the oak tree. Little Monster spins the star. It chimes softly. Lion laughs. They dance in a circle. They feel happy. They feel safe. Fireflies start to glow. The night sky is starry. They feel peace. At sunset, they go home. Little Monster holds the red star. He dreams of new fun. All is well. They all sleep under a soft blanket of stars.