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The forest greeted Miranda with a cool breeze¹ and the fresh scent² of pine. Sunlight filtered³ through the dense canopy, casting playful shadows⁴ on the ground. Guided by an unseen force⁵, she walked deeper into the woods, her heart beating in sync with the whispering leaves around her.

Suddenly, she stepped into a peculiar clearing⁶—perfectly round, blanketed with red flowers that swayed ever so slightly, as if stirred by an invisible breath. At the edge of the clearing, where the towering trees formed a protective barrier⁷, she saw it—a magnificent white unicorn. Its mane shimmered⁸ with colors that danced like liquid light, and its eyes held the wisdom of centuries.

"Who are you?" Miranda whispered, her voice barely audible over the soft rustlingof the wind.

The unicorn stepped forward, each movement filled with grace⁹. A comforting warmth¹⁰ radiated from its presence, wrapping around Miranda like a gentle embrace.

"I am Indigo," it spoke, its voice smooth and rich¹¹ like a melody woven into the wind. "The forest has sent me to you because you are its voice. You hear its pain, and it has chosen you."

Miranda felt a jolt of recognition. She had seen him before—in dreams, in echoes of the wind, in glimpses of color that faded before she could grasp them.

"Something is wrong with the forest," Miranda murmured, her voice tinged with sadness. "It is losing its colors, its music. I feel it, and it frightens me."

Indigo nodded solemnly. "I feel it too. The magic is fading, and we must uncover the reason before it is too late. Will you help me?"

Miranda looked into the unicorn’s wise, knowing eyes. A strange warmth spread through her chest—fear and doubt melting away, replaced by a quiet determination. She knew there was danger ahead, but the thought of saving the forest filled her with purpose.

"Yes," she said firmly. "I will help. The forest is my home, and I will do everything I can."

And so, their journey began—a journey into the heart of a mystery that threatened to silence the magic of the Crystal Forest forever.

Vocabulary Practice

Match the words to their meanings:

1. cool breeze

2. fresh scent

3. filtered

4. playful shadows