The Last Tree

    By Alvin Apostol

    The Last Tree cover image

    20 Jul, 2024

    a girl standing in a forest with trees and a bird flying overhead in the sky above her head is a bird flying overhead, Amir Zand, environmental art, poster art, comic cover art

    In a world devoid of trees, Lia was an anomaly. She had never seen a tree, yet she dreamt of them, their green leaves whispering in the wind.

    a girl is walking down a path with a rabbit in front of her and a mountain in the background, Atey Ghailan, process art, poster art, official art

    Lia's companion, Raff, a small white rabbit, shared her curiosity. Together, they wandered the barren lands in search of something green.

    a girl standing next to a white rabbit in a forest with a tree in the background and a sky with clouds, Aaron Jasinski, context art, a storybook illustration, ghibli

    One day, they stumbled upon an oasis, where the last tree stood majestically. The sight of it took their breath away.

    a couple of kids standing next to a tree with a bunny in front of them and a mountain in the background, Cliff Childs, furry art, poster art, promotional image

    Lia and Raff decided to protect the last tree. They made the oasis their home and started to learn about the importance of conservation.

    a boy holding a rabbit in a forest with trees and flowers in the background, with a white rabbit in the foreground, Aaron Jasinski, magical realism, a storybook illustration, rossdraws global illumination

    As the seasons changed, so did the tree. Its leaves turned golden in autumn and bloomed again in spring, teaching them about the cycle of life.

    a girl standing next to a white rabbit in a forest with trees and flowers on the ground and a tree trunk, Diego Gisbert Llorens, magical realism, a storybook illustration, comic cover art

    They observed how the tree provided shelter and food to other creatures, making them realize how vital trees were to the ecosystem.

    a girl standing next to a white rabbit in a forest with a fire in the background and a forest fire burning behind her, Diego Gisbert Llorens, context art, poster art, comic cover art

    One hot summer day, a wildfire threatened the oasis. Lia and Raff worked tirelessly to protect the last tree from the flames.

    a couple of kids standing next to a white rabbit in a desert area with trees and people in the background, Cliff Childs, primitivism, a storybook illustration, promotional image

    They dug a trench around the oasis and managed to save the tree. Their brave act was a testament to their dedication towards conservation.

    a girl and a dog sitting under a tree in a park with a blossoming tree in the background, Atey Ghailan, magical realism, a storybook illustration, book cover

    The tree survived the wildfire and bloomed once again, symbolizing hope and resilience. Lia and Raff felt a sense of accomplishment.

    a girl standing next to a white rabbit in a forest with flowers and trees behind her, with a forest scene behind her, Alice Prin, process art, a storybook illustration, comic cover art

    They understood the importance of each tree and vowed to spread awareness about conservation among their community.

    a girl standing in front of a group of children with rabbits in front of her and a man in the background, David Park, magical realism, a storybook illustration, comic cover art

    Lia and Raff returned to their community and shared their experiences. They expressed the importance of trees and urged everyone to partake in conservation efforts.

    a couple of kids standing next to each other in a forest with rabbits behind them and a shovel in the dirt, Diego Gisbert Llorens, serial art, a storybook illustration, official art

    Inspired by their story, the community pledged to protect their environment and plant more trees. Lia and Raff's mission was a success, and they knew the last tree wouldn't be the last after all.