Totem Pole Trench

    By DeShawn

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    23 Aug, 2023

    Once upon a time, in the small town of Mapleton, two adventurous girls named Amy and Bella decided to embark on a daring adventure. They had heard about a hidden treasure buried deep within the forest surrounding their hometown and were determined to find it.

    Amy, older by a year, was the dreamer and planner of the duo. She meticulously planned their adventure, studying every bit of information about the treasure.

    Bella, on the other hand, was a risk-taker, full of energy and enthusiasm. She was always ready to leap headfirst into any adventure that came their way.

    One morning, they set off on their quest, carrying a map, a shovel, snacks, and the courage to face anything that came their way.

    As they ventured deep into the forest, they came across a large, ancient gate. It was so high that they couldn’t see the top of it.

    "We can't climb it," Bella said, looking at the gate. It was covered in thorny vines, making it impossible to climb.

    Amy's eyes lit up as she remembered a trick she had read in a comic book. They could perform a totem pole trench – one person stands on the other’s shoulders to appear taller.

    "Bella, we need to do a totem pole trench," Amy suggested, pulling out an oversized trench coat from their bag.

    Bella chuckled at the idea but agreed to give it a try. Bella climbed onto Amy’s shoulders, and they slipped into the trench coat.

    The girls, looking like a single, tall creature, slowly approached the gate. To their astonishment, the ancient gate began to creak open.

    They carefully entered the newly unlocked part of the forest, moving as one under the oversized coat.

    As they ventured deeper, they faced various challenges - a raging river, a slippery slope, and even a small pack of wolves. Each time, they stuck together, supporting each other and cleverly overcoming the hurdles.

    After days of journeying, they finally reached the location where the treasure was rumored to be buried. A large, ancient oak tree stood sentinel-like, adding an air of mystery.

    "This is it," Amy said, looking at the oak tree that matched the drawing on their map. She could hardly contain her excitement.

    Bella started to dig beneath the tree. After hours of hard work, her shovel hit something hard with a metallic clink.

    "We found it!" Bella shouted, pulling out an old, rusted box from the earth. Both girls exploded in cheers of joy.

    Amy and Bella dusted off the rusted box and opened it carefully. Inside was a jumble of old coins, shiny stones, and many age-old trinkets.

    "We did it, Amy! We actually did it!" Bella exclaimed in joy, her eyes sparkling with the treasures reflected in them.

    "We really did, didn't we," Amy replied, her eyes mirroring Bella's excitement. They closed the treasure box, ready to take it back to the village.

    On their way back, they once again wore the trench coat, moving as one. They had not only found the treasure but became even closer, each other's biggest supporter.

    As they entered the village, the villagers gasped. Not just for the treasure, but for the tale of their adventure and the unique way they had overcome challenges.

    Amy and Bella became known as the adventurers of Mapleton. They were praised not for the treasure they found, but for their friendship and determination.

    The girls split the treasure between themselves and decided to keep it as a reminder of their adventures. They promised to keep exploring, to keep learning and growing.

    Amy and Bella continued their adventures, facing obstacles together, growing stronger with each passing day, and making sure they always had each other's back.

    And so, the tale of Amy and Bella, the brave adventurers of Mapleton and their legendary totem pole trench adventure, lived on, inspiring many young kids to explore and dream.