Legend says that when the volcano sleeps, Unicorns dance.
William loved stories about Unicorns. Grandma told him they were white horses with a shiny horn! They brought light and color wherever they went! One day, William asked, “Grandma, can we see a Unicorn?” Grandma smiled, “Maybe, but Unicorns only like people who show respect.” William nodded. He knew respect meant being kind to others and taking care of things.
One morning, a glittery postcard arrived. It showed a giant volcano with the words “Adventure Awaits!” William’s eyes widened. “Grandma, look!” he shouted. Grandma read the postcard. “Wow, it’s an invitation to visit the Volcano Exploration Center!”
At the center, a friendly scientist greeted them. “Welcome! Our special rocket tram takes you right inside the volcano!” Whoosh! They blasted through a tunnel of hot rock and landed in a giant cave. It shimmered with colorful crystals! It was cold, but the flowing lava was so red and bright, it felt warm.
Suddenly, a voice boomed, “Who disturbs the Volcano Unicorns?” A grumpy-looking rock creature stomped towards them. William held Grandma’s hand. He was a little scared, but he remembered about respect.
“Excuse me, sir,” William said politely. “We just wanted to see the Unicorns. We promise to be respectful.” The rock creature squinted at them. “Hmph,” he grunted. “Most people just want to grab the crystals. Follow me.”
He led them to a hidden valley filled with sparkling waterfalls and rainbows. And there they were - Unicorns! They pranced and played, their horns shining like diamonds. William was speechless. They were even more beautiful than in his books!
One Unicorn trotted up to William and nuzzled his hand. “Hello,” it whinnied. “Thank you for being respectful.” William giggled, he had never met a talking Unicorn before! He spent the whole day playing with the Unicorns. He even learned their special horn-sparkle greeting!
When it was time to leave, William gave the Unicorns a hug. “Thank you for sharing your home with us,” he whispered. The rock creature smiled, “You are welcome back anytime, little one. You and your grandma understand the true meaning of respect.”
Back home, William told everyone about the amazing Unicorns and the importance of respect. He knew he would never forget his adventure inside the volcano. He even started a Respect Club at his school! Because William had learned that when you treat everyone and everything with kindness, amazing things can happen!
