Ryker is a young ninja. He lives near a tall temple. He is shy but brave. He likes to learn. He likes to help. One day he finds a small note. The note says that a shiny stone is lost in the temple. The stone is magic and bright. Ryker wants to find it.
Ryker calls his friend Kiko. Kiko is a small ninja. She is kind and quick. She runs fast and smiles a lot. Ryker and Kiko walk to the temple. They step on soft grass. The temple door is big. They push it with care. The door creaks and moves slowly.
Inside the temple it is dark. They see a long hall. They hear a soft sound. They see a tall samurai. He is calm and friendly. His name is Hiro. He wears a red helmet and silver armor. He smiles and says, "Hello, friends. I will help you." Ryker nods. Kiko nods too.
They walk through the hall. They see large stones and old art on the walls. They feel safe together. They share a small torch. The light is warm and dances on the stones. They search each room. They look under boxes. They look behind walls. They look on high shelves. They do not find the stone yet.
Then they hear a low growl. A small monster is near. The monster is green and round. It has big, sad eyes. It looks lost and scared. It roars in a soft voice. It shakes and backs away. Kiko says in a soft voice, "It is scared and lonely." Hiro nods. Ryker steps forward. He holds out his hand. He speaks in a calm tone. The monster stops and listens. It tilts its head and blinks.
Ryker moves slowly. He uses a kind voice and gentle hand. The monster sits down. It sees Ryker with trust. Ryker smiles. He looks under the monster’s paw. The shiny stone glows blue and gold. It is safe and warm. The monster looks sad as if it did not want to hurt anyone. It just wanted to keep the stone safe.
Ryker picks up the stone. It shines in his hand. It tells him it is happy. Kiko and Hiro clap with joy. The monster stands and wags its tail. It sees their smiles. It bows its head. Ryker says, "You are my friend and you can have the stone back if you like." The monster’s eyes light up. It nods with joy.
Ryker, Kiko, and Hiro leave the temple. The sun is bright and warm outside. They wave to the monster. They say, "Goodbye, friend. Thank you." The monster waves back. It holds the shiny stone and feels safe at last.
Ryker feels proud. He learns that kindness helps all creatures. He learns that calm words can soothe fear. He found the magic stone and made a new friend. He shares smiles and simple gifts. Each friend feels joy. They walk home with happy hearts. They know that kindness makes the world bright.