Moonlight Rescue: Koi Fish and Dot's Adventure

The night felt unusually dark in Koi Fish and Dot’s little pond. Koi Fish, with her shiny orange scales, swam in circles. "It feels strange tonight," she said softly. Dot, her bouncy, polka-dotted sibling, wiggled his tail excitedly. "There’s no moonlight! Where did it go? Let’s find out!"

Koi Fish wasn’t so sure. She liked the moonlight—it made the pond feel safe and cozy. But when Dot zoomed off, she couldn’t let him go alone. Together, they followed a faint silvery glow in the distance.

At the edge of the pond, they found their friend Willow, the wise old turtle, snoozing by the shore. "Willow, the moonlight is gone!" Dot exclaimed, nearly bumping into her shell.

Willow slowly blinked awake. "Oh, yes. A big fluffy cloud has caught the moonlight," she said, pointing to the sky. "It’s all tangled up in there."

"But how do we get it out?" Koi Fish asked, feeling both nervous and curious.

Just then, a tiny flicker of light zipped past. It was Luna, a little firefly with a bright, golden glow. "I love glowing things!" Luna said. "I’ll help, but… I’m afraid of heights," she admitted, her light dimming a little.

"We’ll do it together," said Koi Fish firmly. She flicked her tail, feeling braver now. The group decided to climb the tallest tree by the pond. Koi Fish and Dot worked together to carry Luna as she lit the way.

Dot, who wasn’t the best climber, made everyone laugh with his wobbly hops. "Oops! Almost fell!" he giggled, keeping the group cheerful. When they reached the cloud, it looked so soft and fluffy.

"Tickle it!" Koi Fish suggested. They grabbed soft leaves and swished them against the cloud. It wobbled, jiggled, and finally—*poof!* The moonlight spilled free, spreading silvery beams across the night.

Luna cheered, "We did it!" Koi Fish smiled. "Even the tiniest light can make a big difference," she said. Together, they watched the moonlight sparkle on the pond, feeling proud that they had brightened the night again.