The Flying Boy

    By ermiyo

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    21 Jan, 2024

    a young boy is jumping in the air with his skateboard in the cityscape of a city

    Ermiyo was not an ordinary boy. Living in the bustling city of Addis Ababa, he had a unique ability that set him apart from everyone else. Ermiyo could fly two meters above the ground!

    a young boy is standing in the middle of a crowded street with his arms outstretched in the air and a bird flying overhead

    Every morning, he would take to the skies, flying above the busy streets and markets. People would stop and stare, amazed at the sight of the flying boy, their daily routine momentarily forgotten.

    a little girl dressed in a cape and dress standing in front of a tree with a city in the background

    One day, while soaring through the city, Ermiyo noticed a little girl crying on a rooftop. Her kite was stuck in a tree far too high for her to reach.

    a painting of a girl holding a kite on a beach with a sky background and clouds in the background

    Without a second thought, Ermiyo flew down and retrieved the kite for her. The little girl's tears turned into a smile, her eyes sparkling with joy and gratitude.

    a boy holding a box of pizza in front of a group of boys in a city park with skyscrapers in the background

    Word of Ermiyo's good deed spread throughout the city. People began to see him not just as a spectacle, but as a hero. He used his ability to help others, and in return, they showered him with love and admiration.

    a boy sitting on top of a cat on a wooden bench in front of a cityscape with mountains

    As days turned into weeks, Ermiyo continued his daily flights, always on the lookout for someone in need. He rescued cats from trees, retrieved lost items from rooftops, and even helped the fire department on occasion.

    a boy standing in front of a fire in a city with buildings and people in the background, with a fire in the sky

    One day, a major fire broke out in the city. The fire was too high for the fire department to reach, and they were running out of options. All eyes turned to Ermiyo.

    a boy holding a bucket and a bucket in his hands with a city in the background and clouds in the sky

    Ermiyo didn't hesitate. He flew above the fire, dropping buckets of water that he collected from a nearby lake. It was a daring act, but he was determined to save his city.

    a young boy holding up a kite in the air in a crowded street with people walking around him and buildings in the background

    After several hours of relentless effort, the fire was finally extinguished. The city cheered in joy and relief, their hero had saved the day once again. Ermiyo was hailed as the savior of Addis Ababa.

    a boy flying through the air over a city at night with a hero hero hero hero hero hero hero hero hero hero hero hero hero hero hero hero hero hero

    That night, as Ermiyo flew back home, he felt a deep sense of satisfaction. He realized that his ability was not just for show, but a tool to help others. He vowed to use it wisely, for the benefit of his city and its people.

    a young boy is jumping in the air over a cityscape with a cityscape in the background

    Ermiyo, the flying boy of Addis Ababa, became a symbol of hope and bravery. His story inspired many, teaching them that everyone, no matter how small or different, could make a difference in the world.