Pelin and Ayla, her closest friend, were wandering in the thick woodland close to their hometown on an autumn afternoon. The beauty of falling leaves filled the air, as the leaves crunched beneath their boots. They had imagined tales about the fantastical animals that lived in the trees and had lost countles afternoons wandering these forests in search of lost treasure.
Attracted by a story about treasure hidden in the forest, they walked farther today than ever before. Pelin saw that the forest was quieter than usual. It was like the trees were waiting for something to happen.
“Ayla, do you think we’ll actually find anything today?” With a hint of doubt mixed in with her excitement, Pelin questioned.
Ayla smiled confidently. “Pelin, I feel like something special is going to happen today. I just know it.”
As they continued, the path became bumpier and more overgrown. Ayla suddenly stopped. She grabbed Pelin’s arm, her eyes wide with surprise.
“Pelin, can you look quietly and slowly at the ground? Am I mistaken, or is there a golden bracelet right under my foot?”
Pelin looked where Ayla was looking, her heart racing. There was a pretty golden bracelet with small, detailed designs, half-buried in the mud and shining in the sunlight. It looked valuable and old, like something from a storybook.
“Oh my goodness, Ayla, you were right!” With a soft voice, Pelin moved to carefully remove the bracelet from the ground. It’s stunning. Do you believe that this is a piece of the legend’s treasure?
Excitement shone in Ayla’s eyes. “It must be! We must continue searching. Perhaps more exist!”
The bracelet was the only prize the girls uncovered despite spending the next few hours combing the area. With their heads humming with possibilities and their hearts full of wonder, they made the decision to return home as the sun started to set.
Pelin couldn’t help but think that their adventure had only just begun as they walked. The bracelet was a clue, a sign that there would be more discoveries. She was sure that with Ayla by her side, they could uncover every secret the forest held.