In the lush green heart of the Emerald Jungle, where vines draped like curtains and parrots sang from tree to tree, lived a young elephant named Ella. Ella was strong, smart, and deeply curious, especially about the stories her grandmother used to tell about a forgotten jungle city made of stone and gold.

“It’s just a tale,” the older elephants would say. But Ella believed it was real.

One morning, while bathing in the river, she found something strange: a square stone covered in vines with symbols carved into it. She wasn't alone either. A small girl named Amaya, visiting the jungle with her explorer parents, spotted the stone too.

Their eyes met.“Do you think it’s from the lost city?” Amaya whispered.
“I do,” Ella replied. “Let’s find it.” And just like that, The Elephant’s Expedition began.

The Map in the Mangroves

Ella and Amaya followed the symbols along a muddy path lined with mangroves. As dragonflies buzzed overhead, they discovered a mossy stone tablet buried under roots.

Amaya traced it with her fingers. “It’s a map!”

Together, they cleaned the stone to reveal jungle trails, mountain peaks, and an ‘X’ hidden behind a waterfall.

“That’s where we’re going,” said Ella. They packed snacks, bananas, berries, and water and started their trek.

The Firefly Forest

As night fell, tiny glowing fireflies lit up a trail through the jungle. Ella’s large ears flapped gently in the cool breeze as Amaya rode safely on her back.

They passed ancient statues covered in moss, shaped like jungle animals, lions, toucans, and even another elephant.

“We’re close,” Ella whispered.

Finally, the fireflies led them to a hidden waterfall. Behind it was a narrow cave. Amaya slipped through first, then Ella carefully moved the rocks with her trunk.

On the other side was something breathtaking: a stone city overgrown with vines and flowers, glowing softly in the moonlight.