Once upon a time, in a bright kingdom, there lived a young Prince named Eli. One sunny morning, Eli gazed out his window at the peaceful land.

Prince Eli noticed smoke in the distance. 'A dragon!' he gasped. Eli knew he had to protect his people.

The Prince set off bravely on his horse, Rex, galloping toward the hills, armed with nothing but a shield and courage.

Eli found the dragon, its scales shimmering like molten lava. It roared loudly, breathing fire into the air.

'Dragon, why do you scare my people?' Eli called out. The dragon paused and looked at Eli curiously.

'I didn't mean to frighten them,' the dragon spoke in a rumbling voice. 'I'm seeking my lost treasure.'

Prince Eli listened and promised to help the dragon find its treasure. A bond of trust began to form.

Together, they searched the kingdom, asking farmers, knights, and even the birds. No treasure was found.

Late one evening, in the castle's library, Eli discovered an old map tucked inside a book of myths.

Eli shared the map with the dragon. 'This could be where your treasure is!' he exclaimed excitedly.

The map led them to a cave, hidden by thorny vines. Heart beating fast, the dragon entered first, with Eli following.

There, glinting in the darkness, was the dragon's treasure. 'Thank you, Prince Eli,' the dragon said, its eyes glimmering.

The dragon's gratitude warmed Eli's heart. Knowing he had made a friend, the prince smiled. 'Together, we can keep the kingdom safe,' Eli said.