"Look, Yuna, a little bird made a nest in our backyard!" Jackson, a brave five-year-old with shiny robot arms, pointed excitedly.
Yuna, his furry, magical pet, peeked out the window. "That's no ordinary bird, Jackson. Look closely!"
The bird, small and blue with feathers that shimmered like jewels, chirped a melody more beautiful than any Jackson had heard. As he listened, a swirling portal shimmered open beside the bird's nest, revealing a breathtaking sight – a grand stone castle with rainbow flags fluttering from every tower!
"Whoa!" Jackson gasped. "It's... it's an enchanted castle!"
The little bird chirped again, as if inviting them. Jackson felt a thrill in his chest. It felt warm and strong, like a tiny sun.
"That warmth, Jackson, that's courage," Yuna whispered, her eyes twinkling. "The little bird wants to show you something important."
Holding Yuna close, Jackson stepped into the swirling portal. In a blink, they were standing before the castle's massive gate. A friendly knight, clad in shining armor, greeted them.
"Welcome to the Enchanted Castle! The Little Bird of Courage has chosen you, young one."
Jackson, a little nervous but very excited, followed the knight and Yuna into the castle. Inside, everything sparkled and shimmered. Friendly creatures, some with wings and others with shimmering scales, waved hello. The knight led them to a grand hall with a throne made of sparkling crystals.
"The Little Bird of Courage helps those who are afraid," the knight explained. "It shows them that true courage comes from the heart."
Suddenly, a tiny dragon with shimmering scales flew down and landed at Jackson's feet. It whimpered, its scales dull and its wings drooping.
"He's lost his fire," the knight explained, "and without it, he can't fly back to his family. Only someone with a courageous heart can help him."
Jackson looked at the sad dragon. He remembered the feeling in his chest back home, the warmth that bloomed when he saw the portal. He closed his eyes, picturing that warmth, letting it fill him up.
He reached out his robot arm, his heart pounding. "Don't worry, little dragon," he said, his voice strong and steady. "I'm here to help."
As he touched the dragon, the warmth from Jackson's heart flowed into the little creature. The dragon’s scales began to shine, brighter than before! With a happy roar, a plume of fire erupted from its mouth. The little dragon flapped his wings, now strong and bright, and soared up, giving Jackson a grateful lick with his warm tongue.
The knight smiled. "You see, Jackson, true courage isn't about being big or strong. It's about listening to your heart and helping others, even when you're afraid.”
The Little Bird of Courage flew down and perched on Jackson's shoulder, singing a beautiful song. Jackson knew he would never forget this day or the lesson he had learned.
Holding Yuna close, he waved goodbye to the knight and the dragon. The world swirled around them, and then they were back in their backyard, the setting sun painting the sky in a hundred shades of orange and pink. The Little Bird of Courage chirped one last time before flying off into the sunset.
Jackson smiled. He knew now that courage lived inside him, warm and bright, ready to help him face anything.
