And so beautiful autumn came to us. She painted the trees with bright colours, dried the leaves under our feet, and gave everyone a rich harvest. And she didn't forget, of course, about the sporty kids. She gave them warm, quiet, sunny weather.
At the sports stadium, they are preparing for a competition, for a sports marathon. The track and field coach makes sure the kids run correctly:
Vasya, look ahead, chin up! Petya, keep your back straight, don't lean forward! Masha, bounce more with your legs, don't take wide steps! Ira, help yourself, swing your arms more!
The children run around the circular track, trying hard. They develop a strong character and gain willpower.
And next to them on a bench sits Troublemaker and watches:
Who should I befriend? Who should I be difficult with? I'll go to Ira, she came last to the finish line.
Hello, Ira! Are you upset about being last? So what if they're fast! Don't be friends with them, let's go and be offended at everyone.
Troublemaker said, gently hugged Ira and pulled her towards the bench. But suddenly Ira pushed her hand away:
Today I'm last, but tomorrow I'll be first! I will try very hard.
She declared stubbornly.
Autumn was glad that Ira answered like that, and gave her rosy cheeks so that Ira would be even more beautiful.
Troublemaker sighed heavily and went back to her bench:
It's boring to sit alone and do nothing.
She sees Vasya stumble and fall on the running track.
Aha, now I'll befriend him.
Troublemaker thought and approached Vasya and asked:
Why aren't you crying, not screaming? Or does it not hurt?
It hurts a lot, but I know how to endure.
Why endure, silly, scream louder, stomp your feet. Then they'll feel sorry for you and give you a medal.
No, athletes don't cry, and medals are given for achievements. Go away Troublemaker, I won't be friends with you.
Well, I don't need to be!
Troublemaker snapped back and walked away.
Autumn blew a warm breeze on Vasya's wound, and the sun's rays soothed it. The pain subsided.
Troublemaker sits on the bench again and watches the kids train, Petya overtakes Masha. And a cunning plan ripened in her soul.
Troublemaker caught up with Masha and whispered in her ear:
Push Petya aside, and you'll come first.
Masha did just that, pushed Petya. Petya couldn't hold on, twisted his ankle and fell.
Masha came first and waited for praise and a reward. But the coach, for some reason, looked at her angrily. And autumn frowned. Dark clouds covered the sky, it darkened around.
Only Troublemaker praised Masha:
Well done, clever girl, that's how you should win at any cost.
Masha turned around and saw Petya sitting on the ground, unable to get to his feet.
And Troublemaker whispered:
He's to blame himself, couldn't hold on, weakling!
Masha felt sorry for Petya, she timidly approached him and asked:
Does it hurt a lot? Let me help.
Masha held out her hand to her friend. Petya took it, tried to get to his feet, but couldn't hold on, fell and groaned in pain.
I can't put weight on my left leg.
Forgive me, please, Petya! Forgive me, I didn't think it would turn out like this.
The coach came over, picked up Petya and carried him to the medical station. Masha stood in confusion, motionless: "What have I done???" — kept running through her head.
Don't worry so much! The important thing is you came first, be happy!
Her newly made friend tried to cheer her up.
But there was no joy in Masha's heart, on the contrary, only bitterness and heaviness from her own actions.
I don't need a victory at such a cost! Go away Troublemaker, you only bring trouble!!!
Masha cried. No one wanted to be friends with Troublemaker, so she suffers, looking for new friends. And when she finds them, autumn cries, flooding the earth with rain.
