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At the forest edge in soft afternoon light, Sky kneels beside Lucky, the golden-haired boy sitting against a thick oak tree with tear-streaked cheeks, while a distant castle glimmers beyond the trunks.
Sky was playing near the forest when he heard crying. Behind a tree sat a boy with golden hair. "I'm Lucky," the boy sniffed. "I'm lost." Sky smiled warmly. "Don't worry! I'll help you get home." Lucky's eyes brightened. "Really? You're so kind!" Sky took Lucky's hand. "That's what friends do. Where do you live?" Lucky pointed toward the distant castle. "There, with my father King Ansel." Sky gasped. "You're a prince!" Lucky nodded shyly. "But I'd rather have a friend."
In a sunlit meadow, Ivy the giant black tiger blocks a flower-dotted path as Lucky lovingly strokes her neck and Sky cautiously reaches to touch her sleek fur, bright afternoon rays casting long shadows across waving grass.
Sky and Lucky walked through the meadow together. "Tell me about your home," Sky asked. Lucky described the castle's tall towers and gardens. Suddenly, a giant black tiger blocked their path. Sky froze, but Lucky whispered, "Wait." The tiger purred and rubbed against Lucky. "This is Ivy! She's my friend," Lucky laughed. Sky carefully petted Ivy's soft fur. "She's amazing!" The three continued together. Ivy led them through a shortcut. "We make a great team," Sky said happily.
Outside the stone castle gates at sunset, King Ansel kneels to hug Lucky in warm orange light while Sky stands beside them holding Lucky’s hand and smiling shyly, golden sky illuminating towering battlements behind.
They reached the castle gates as sunset painted the sky orange. King Ansel rushed out, his blonde hair gleaming. "Lucky! I was so worried!" He hugged his son tightly. Lucky grabbed Sky's hand. "Father, this is Sky. He helped me find my way home!" King Ansel smiled warmly at Sky. "Thank you for bringing my son back safely." Sky felt shy but happy. "He needed a friend, Your Majesty." The king knelt down. "True friendship is the greatest treasure."
In the castle garden on a clear morning, Lucky ties a colorful string bracelet onto Sky’s wrist atop a marble bench while Ivy the giant black tiger leaps after butterflies among rose bushes, sunlight sparkling on dewy petals.
King Ansel invited Sky to visit the castle anytime. Lucky showed Sky his favorite spots in the garden. They played with Ivy, who chased butterflies playfully. "Will you come back tomorrow?" Lucky asked hopefully. Sky grinned wide. "Every day if I can!" They made friendship bracelets from colorful strings. Lucky tied his around Sky's wrist carefully. "Now we'll always remember today," Lucky said. Sky hugged his new best friend. "This is the best day ever!" Ivy roared happily in agreement.
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