This adventure reminded them that friendship isn’t just about having fun together. It’s about standing by each other, no matter how tough things get. And when they did that, they knew they could overcome anything
By Yashika Baghel
Chloe, Tulip, Max and Ethan were best friends who did everything together. One day they were on their way home from school on a sunny afternoon. As they walked down a quiet street, they stumbled upon a shimmering portal glowing mysteriously in the grass. Curious but cautious, they decided to leave it alone, and continued home, wondering where it might lead.
The next day, as they walked the same route, the portal reappeared, even more inviting. The portal shimmered with an inviting light, and before they knew it, they had stepped through, finding themselves on the surface of the moon.
As they explored the moon’s landscape, they encountered Leo, a boy who lived there. Leo explained that the moon was under threat from a dark creature called Nox, who sought to destroy all life on the moon.
Nox had been growing stronger, and the moon’s inhabitants were struggling to protect their home. Leo had been searching for help and was overjoyed to meet the four friends. Together, they decided to face Nox and save the moon.
The journey was dangerous. Nox was a powerful and cunning creature, with the ability to manipulate shadows and create illusions that tested their bravery and resolve.
As they ventured deeper into the moon’s caverns, the group faced challenges that could only be overcome by working together. Chloe’s quick thinking, Tulip’s creativity, Max’s bravery, and Ethan’s problem-solving skills crafted a brilliant synthesis.
With Leo’s knowledge of the moon, it made them an unstoppable team. They discovered that Nox’s strength came from feeding on fear, hate, injustice and division, but when they stood united, they weakened him.
Nox tried to divide the group by playing on their insecurities and doubts. However, the friends remembered the bond they shared and how much they had achieved together. By supporting one another and staying true to their friendship, they were able to defeat Nox, restoring peace to the moon.
The victory was sweet.
Delicious.
However, more than anything, they learned that true triumph comes from the strength of their strong bonding and friendship. They returned home with a deeper understanding, that, together, they could face any challenge — on earth, the moon, or, anywhere else.
This adventure reminded them that friendship isn’t just about having fun together. It’s about standing by each other, no matter how tough things get.
And, when they did that, they knew, they could overcome anything.
Yashika Baghel is a Class 10 student of Dr BR Ambedkar School of Specialised Excellence (SOSE), Andrews Ganj, Delhi Board of Secondary Education (DBSE), Delhi government.