In the small village of Umudike, there lived a poor boy named Chike. He was known for being quiet, hardworking, and kind to animals. While other children chased goats and threw stones at birds, Chike always protected them. One evening, while returning from the farm, Chike saw an old injured tortoise lying beside the road. The tortoise was struggling to move. Most people would have ignored it, but Chike picked it up carefully and carried it to a nearby stream. He cleaned its wounds and placed it in a safe place among the bushes. As he turned to leave, something strange happened. "Thank you, Chike," a voice said. Chike froze. He looked around but saw nobody. Then the tortoise spoke again. "I am the one speaking." The boy nearly fainted. The tortoise slowly lifted its head and said, "Because you showed kindness when nobody was watching, you have been chosen to receive a rare gift." Before Chike could ask a question, a bright light surrounded the tortoise. The animal disappeared, leaving behind a golden feather. The next morning, Chike woke up and heard something unusual outside his window. Two birds were arguing. To his shock, he could understand every word they were saying. The mysterious gift had begun. But Chike had no idea that this power would soon place him in great danger. To be continued... 👀
