It was a sunny morning in the community garden of Ribadeo, a green space surrounded by tall buildings where neighbors lovingly tended their flowers and vegetables.
However, the atmosphere was far from being as cheerful as the flowers that lined the pathways. Don Ernesto, an elderly man known for his ill temper, walked among the plants grumbling away. “Nothing grows properly here, it’s always the same—broken leaves and dried stems!” he repeated while examining the foliage with disapproval. The other gardeners, who usually enjoyed the peaceful setting, felt uncomfortable with his constant complaints.
Hidden among the bushes in the shadows, a tiny magical being watched attentively. His name was Leafling, a nature-loving Magikito, wearing a hat made of petals and a coat woven from leaves. His mission was simple yet powerful: to restore joy and vitality to the garden and those who cared for it.
That morning, seeing Don Ernesto’s frustration, Leafling decided to take action. He slipped silently through the plants to the most neglected corner of the garden, where the soil looked dry and lifeless. With a swift movement, he pulled from his tiny pouch a handful of magical seeds, gleaming like candies. He gently scattered them on the ground and, with a snap of his minuscule fingers, activated the spell.
The seeds sprouted instantly, bursting into an explosion of colorful, vibrant flowers that spread rapidly, filling everything around with life. The other gardeners, amazed, began gathering around this unexpected miracle.
Don Ernesto, seeing the sudden transformation, approached suspiciously. “What… what happened here?” he murmured while touching one of the flowers, his hardened expression beginning to soften. Unable to help himself, a smile spread across his face. “I’ve never seen anything like this,” he admitted quietly.
The other gardeners surrounded him, sharing in his wonder and joy. Before long, Don Ernesto, the man who had always criticized everything, found himself helping his neighbors, advising them on better plant care, and even laughing alongside them.
From his hiding spot among the branches, Leafling watched the transformation with a satisfied smile. His work here was done. With the garden now bursting with life and the community more united than ever, Leafling bid a silent farewell, ready to bring his magic to another corner in need.
