Olivia and the rainbowdragon

Olivia

It was a morning like any other, or so Olivia thought. The sun had risen over the horizon, casting its golden light across the fields, but something felt wrong. The colors of the world around her—once bright and vibrant—seemed dim, as if a gray haze had settled over everything. The rich greens of the forest, the golden glow of the sun, and even the deep blue of the sky were fading.

Olivia stood on the edge of the village, watching as the wind tugged at the dull leaves on the trees. She blinked a few times, hoping the strange vision would pass, but it didn't. Everything remained muted, lifeless. She knelt down to pick up a flower that had once been bright yellow. Now it looked more like faded parchment. The world was losing its color, and fast.

Olivia had always been curious and adventurous, but this felt different. A deep sense of unease gnawed at her. People in the village carried on with their daily lives, not noticing the gradual shift in the world. It was as if only Olivia could see it.

That afternoon, as the sun sank lower in the sky, casting long shadows across the village, Olivia decided she had to figure out what was happening. She couldn't ignore the creeping grayness. She made her way through the forest, where the trees stood tall and silent. She followed a path she had walked many times before, her thoughts racing. There had to be an explanation for the fading colors. it start to rain and a heavy wind came through the trees.

The moment the storm cleared, Olivia saw something impossible—a rainbow leading straight into the heart of the forest, and she knew she had to follow it. Grabbing her backpack, she dashed into the trees, her heart racing with excitement. The colors shimmered like a path made of light, beckoning her deeper and deeper into the woods, where the air grew still, and the sunlight barely reached.

As she followed the rainbow, the forest around her began to change. The trees grew taller, their trunks twisting like ancient towers, and the flowers on the ground glowed softly, as if touched by magic. Olivia had never seen this part of the forest before, and she felt a strange pull, urging her forward.

Suddenly, the rainbow arched down into a hidden clearing. There, standing in the middle of the clearing, was something Olivia had only heard about in old stories—a magnificent dragon. But this was no ordinary dragon. Its scales shimmered with every color of the rainbow, shifting and glowing with each movement. Its wings were vast, made of what seemed like pure light, and its eyes sparkled like the stars.

The dragon turned its gaze toward her, and to Olivia's astonishment, it spoke.

"Welcome, brave one," the dragon said, its voice deep and warm, like distant thunder. "I am Drakos, the Rainbow Dragon, guardian of the colors that bring light and joy to the world."

Olivia stood frozen in awe. "A-A dragon?" she stammered. "But... I thought dragons were just stories."

Drakos chuckled softly. "Not all stories are make-believe, young Brave one. Some hold ancient truths. And now, I need your help. The world is in great danger—the Rainbow Stones, which keep balance and color in this world, have been stolen. Without them, the colors will fade, and with them, the joy and hope that color brings."

Olivia stepped forward, her heart pounding. "What do you need me to do?"

Drakos lowered its head, meeting her eyes. "The Rainbow Stones are hidden in three perilous places, each guarded by powerful forces. You must retrieve them, one by one, and return them to me. Only with all three stones can I restore the world's color."

Olivia's mind swirled with questions and doubt, but her adventurous spirit flared within her. "I'll do it," she said, determination shining in her eyes.

"Then let the journey begin," Drakos said, flapping its wings.