Once upon a time in Ether Forest, there lived a boy named AJ. AJ was a small boy. He was curious and brave. He wore a bright red hat. He carried a small bell. The bell made a soft ding sound. AJ loved to hear the bell ring. One day AJ walked under tall green trees. He saw moss on the ground. He saw a little frog sitting on a rock. He saw a bird singing a sweet song. He saw shiny leaves dancing in the breeze. AJ rang his bell. Ding. AJ smiled. He felt happy and calm. He walked deeper into the forest. The trees stood close around him. The light was soft and warm. He felt safe and curious. Suddenly AJ heard a low growl. He stopped. His heart beat fast. He held his bell tight. Ding ding. He rang the bell again. The sound echoed around the trees. The growl came closer. AJ saw Wolf. Wolf was big and gray. Wolf had bright yellow eyes. Wolf had sharp teeth. Wolf was the forest friend. But today Wolf looked sad. Wolf frowned and sat down. Wolf looked tired and lonely. AJ felt a warm feeling in his heart. AJ called, Hello, Wolf. Are you okay? Wolf shook his head. Wolf was sad. Wolf said, I lost my friend. I am all alone. My friend is a small rabbit. The rabbit is soft and white. The rabbit is gentle and kind. The rabbit was my only friend. AJ felt sorry for Wolf. AJ said, I will help you. I will find your friend. Wolf looked up with hope. AJ smiled. AJ rang his bell. Ding. Ding. The sound was a promise. AJ and Wolf walked together. They walked over moss and roots. They walked past tall ferns. They walked past sleeping logs. They looked left and right. They listened to bird songs. They asked each small creature they met. They asked the frog. They asked the bird. They asked the squirrel. They asked the flower. The frog said, I have not seen a rabbit today. The bird said, I have not seen a rabbit here. The squirrel said, I have not seen a rabbit near me. The flower shook its petals. It did not know. AJ and Wolf felt sad. But AJ did not give up. AJ held Wolf's paw. AJ said, Let us try one more time. Wolf nodded. They walked to a clear black stream. They heard a soft rustle. They saw a small white rabbit. The rabbit was stuck between two stones. It looked scared. AJ and Wolf ran to help. AJ told Wolf, Pull with me. Wolf nodded and pulled gently. The rabbit was free. The rabbit hopped out. It was happy and brave. It looked at Wolf and nudged him. Wolf smiled and nuzzled the rabbit. AJ rang his bell with joy. Ding ding ding. Wolf said, Thank you, AJ. You are kind and brave. AJ said, I am happy to help. The rabbit said, Thank you too. The rabbit gave AJ a soft leaf. The leaf was golden and warm. It would bring good dreams. AJ smiled and put the leaf in his pocket. Wolf and the rabbit walked with AJ to the forest edge. They said goodbye with hugs. AJ waved and rang his bell one last time. Ding. AJ walked home in the soft light of the sun. He felt warm and happy. He learned that kindness and help make new friends. He learned that courage and care bring magic to the heart. And so AJ went home with his bell and his new friend leaf. He dreamed of a happy day in Ether Forest. The end.