The Dragon's Escape
Lonely Mistake
Suddenly, your heart is pumping fast, you're feeling brave. 'It's now or never,' you think to yourself. Today isn't just another day at the zoo. Today, you're a hero ready to rescue a sad, lonely dragon! Your fingers curl up around the cool, heavy chains that lock the big, majestic dragon. They feel heavy but you're determined.
You try your best to move as quietly as you can, each step echoing your bravery. You're just beginning to figure out the lock when you notice movement out of the corner of your eye. 'Oh no!', your heart drops. It's the zookeeper, his eyes growing wide as he looks at you fiddling with the dragon's chains. Scared and startled, you drop the chains with a loud clatter, your heart sinking in disappointment.
Before you can react further, he steps forward, his eyes still fixed on you. You are quicker than him, but not quick enough to complete your mission. With a heavy heart, you're made to step away from the dragon's cage. The dragon looks as disappointed as you feel. As you are led away by the zookeeper, you glance back at the sad dragon, already missing the thought of it soaring freely in the sky.
As you walk away, your sadness turns to determination, making a promise to yourself. You think 'Next time, I'll be quieter… smarter. I'll have a plan.' The failure stings, but the spark of hope still burns. This isn't over, not yet. You're a hero on a mission, more determined than ever to save the dragon.