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Helpful Village Guardian

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By ARSYopPublished 2 years ago 3 min read
Helpful Village Guardian
Photo by Toa Heftiba on Unsplash

Once upon a time, in a small village nestled in the mountains, there lived a young girl named Lila. She was a kind and gentle soul, with long flowing hair as black as midnight and eyes as bright as the sun. Lila lived with her parents and younger brother in a small cottage at the edge of the village, and she spent most of her days wandering through the mountains, collecting herbs and flowers, and talking to the animals that lived there.

One day, as Lila was walking through the woods, she came across a beautiful bird with feathers as blue as the sky. The bird was injured, and Lila knew she had to help it. She carefully picked up the bird and brought it back to her cottage. She spent the next few days nursing the bird back to health, feeding it, and keeping it warm. The bird soon became strong enough to fly again, and one morning, Lila opened the window to let it go.

As the bird flew away, Lila felt a sudden warmth in her chest. She realized that helping the bird had brought her a sense of joy and fulfillment that she had never felt before. From that day on, Lila made a vow to herself to help anyone or anything in need, no matter how big or small.

Over the years, Lila became known throughout the village as the one who always helped others. Whenever anyone needed help, Lila was the first to offer a hand. She helped to tend to the sick, to feed the hungry, and to comfort the lonely. Her kindness and generosity touched the hearts of all who knew her, and she became known as the village's guardian angel.

One day, a terrible storm hit the village. The winds were so strong that houses were destroyed, and trees were uprooted. The villagers were in a state of panic, and they didn't know what to do. Lila sprang into action, gathering the villagers together and directing them to safety. She helped to rebuild the damaged homes and provided food and shelter for those who had lost everything.

As the days passed, Lila worked tirelessly to help the village recover from the storm. She never once complained or asked for anything in return. Her selflessness and compassion had saved the village, and the villagers were forever grateful to her.

Years went by, and Lila grew old. She continued to help others, but her body grew weaker, and she could no longer do all the things she once could. The villagers knew that Lila's time was coming to an end, and they gathered around her, expressing their love and gratitude for all that she had done.

As Lila took her final breaths, a beautiful blue bird flew through the window and perched on her windowsill. The villagers watched in amazement as the bird began to sing a beautiful melody. Lila closed her eyes and smiled, knowing that her time had come.

The villagers gave Lila a proper burial, and they planted a tree in her honor at the edge of the village. Whenever anyone passed by the tree, they would stop and remember Lila's kindness and selflessness. The tree grew tall and strong, just like Lila, and it became a symbol of hope and love for the village.

And so, the memory of Lila lived on, not only in the hearts of the villagers but also in the beauty of the tree that stood in her honor. Her legacy of kindness and compassion continued to inspire generations to come, and her spirit remained a guiding light for all who knew her.

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