Somewhere in a wonderful little town, where the sun shines bright and clear, and the seas and rivers sparkle with turquoise-blue crystal-clear water, live beautiful birds.
They are so beautiful that just the sight of them fills all the other residents of this wonderful town with incredible inspiration and lifts their spirits.
These birds not only bring joy to everyone living in the town, but also perform a huge number of important tasks. Some of them deliver important messages to other towns, while some little birds cheerfully wish everyone a good morning with their lovely singing.
An especially important task is to save plants from harmful insects and various diseases. For this, birds use their sharp beaks, tirelessly destroying parasites.
All the birds in this town lived in large, happy, close-knit families. When chicks were born, their mothers, fathers, brothers and sisters would begin teaching the newborn everything they knew themselves.
The most important task was to teach the little chick to fly. After all, all birds have wings, which means they must soar high, high in the endless sky.
Bird families lived on a high mountain. Each family had their own little home there, and everyone was happy and close.
And so, in one of the families of wonderful birds, a chick was born. He was so small that his brothers and sisters sometimes made fun of him. The newborn chick was named Lily. Perhaps it was a hint at being tiny.
Look how funny and clumsy he is!
His brothers and sisters teased the little chick good-naturedly.
The wind pushes him around, how will he ever fly high in the sky?
Stop making fun of your little brother!
Their mother scolded the older chicks.
He will definitely learn to fly, he just needs to get a little stronger.
A few days passed. Lily's mom and dad constantly flew away from home to find food. They needed to feed the newborn chick. The older chicks could already fly on their own, but their parents weren't letting them go for food yet.
So the chicks spent whole days playing, flying from tree to tree, rushing from one meadow to another and fluttering over crystal-clear rivers and lakes, admiring their beautiful plumage in the reflection.
One such day, mom and dad set off again to search for food.
We're flying away, and you're staying home alone. Please don't get into any trouble while we're gone. And don't forget about Lily, he's still just a baby.
Their parents gave instructions to the chicks.
Don't worry, mom and dad, we'll have a great time here.
The chicks replied to their parents.
Mom and dad flapped their wings and swiftly flew up over the chasm that was visible far below from the mountain top. In a few seconds, they disappeared into the clouds.
The chicks went about their usual activities. Together with Lily, they started playing tag, constantly teasing the little one.
Evening came, and mom and dad hadn't returned. The sun was already almost hidden behind the cliff, and the chicks gazed hopefully into the clouds, from which their returning parents usually appeared. But their parents didn't come.
Night fell, and the chicks fell asleep, huddled together. With the first rays of the sun, Lily opened his eyes and saw that neither his brother nor his sister were nearby.
He jumped up and wanted to rush off to search, but suddenly his brother called out to him.
Lily, our mom and dad never came back. One of our bird friends told us that they got caught in a storm and dad's wing is injured. Without our help, they won't make it, mom can't carry him home alone. But we'll have a hard time without you too. We're small, so even your strength will help us lift dad and bring him back.
But how? I don't know how to fly at all!
Lily said fearfully.
No, no, the wind down there is so strong, it will carry me far, far away and smash me against the rocks.
You have to help us. Don't be afraid. You're a bird! And you must fly! Trust me, you'll definitely be able to do it.
Lily's brother and sister tried to convince him.
Lily was shaking so much that it seemed he couldn't even lift his wings. Let alone fly! He ran to his secret place, wrapped himself in the soft grass that his parents had gathered, and closed his eyes.
Lily imagined himself taking a step into the chasm and falling down. He could see huge rocks and a bottomless sea. The little chick falls, crashes against the rocks, and his lifeless body is carried away by the waves.
All these scary thoughts were interrupted by his brother's voice.
Lily, please listen to me. When I was first born, I was just like you—small, clumsy, and a scaredy-cat. I'm big, brave, and daring now. But not long ago, I was so afraid that I couldn't even look down the mountain, let alone fly.
Is that really true? You're the bravest!
Lily said sincerely surprised.
Yes, I'm telling you the truth. And I know one thing—you have to overcome your fear and take the first step. We're birds, we have wings, which means we must fly. You'll definitely be able to do it, you'll see. Our mom and dad are waiting for us, they need help, and only all of us together can help them.
His brother spoke confidently.
Lily closed his eyes for a moment and imagined that he would never see his parents again.
I'll try! I have to! I'm a bird and I have wings, which means I'll definitely be able to do it!
Together with his brother, they rushed to the edge of the mountain, where their little sister was waiting.
Well, are you ready?
His brother cried out.
Ready!
Lily whispered and pressed his wing tightly against his brother's wing.
Together, holding onto each other's wings, they took a step forward and found themselves over the chasm.
Now flap your wings, Lily! Don't be afraid, look how beautiful it is around us! It's a miracle!
His brother shouted.
Lily opened his eyes and couldn't believe what was happening. Clouds were drifting below him, and he, a small and clumsy chick, was proudly flying over them, flapping his wings.
I did it! I'm flying! Hooray!!!
Lily couldn't contain his joy.
A few hours later, they saw mom and dad below, lying on the branches of a tree. Flying down to their parents, the chicks picked them up and flew high, high into the sky.
The family was reunited, and Lily was no longer afraid to fly. He believed in himself, he wanted to learn. And his brother's faith and his desire to save his parents helped him. He was strong, he was able to overcome his fear! He was a bird!
