The Treasure Thief.
The forest crossing
As the sun rises, you, a clever and nimble squirrel, sit before a dense, untouched forest teeming with life and untold secrets. The sky is a vibrant wash of soft morning hues, casting a golden glow that makes every leaf sparkle. You've lived your life among the trees, knowing them as safe havens; a familiar playground. But something tells you that today, this forest has more to offer.
Sounds rustle from within the depths, an array of birds singing, critters scurrying, leaves rustling, all creating a symphony of forest frequencies. You know this music well - but there's another troubling murmur beneath this chorus. It's faint, mysterious, thrilling yet terriying, like some exciting riddle waiting to be solved. Your heart races a little faster. It is the very call of danger and adventure that stirs you - the cave of the forgotten troll, the keeper of magic acorns, a treasure beyond worth.
Before you stretches the seemingly endless forestage - massive oaks, wild flowers sprinkled in a green carpet, fallen logs teeming with loitering bugs, ivy-covered stones peppered here and there. Quivering with anticipation, you tail twitches deftly behind you - your very own compass signifying the start of a dangerous pursuit. With a soft pep talk to uplift your spirits, you prepare to cross the forest, careful to avoid attracting unnecessary unwanted attention from its other inhabitants. After all, you're a squirrel on a mission, and nothing must stand in your way!