Chapter 5: The Mountain King's Gift
The door led to a magnificent chamber within Dragon's Tooth Mountain itself. Golden light filled the room, emanating from a simple wooden chest in the center. Maya approached it carefully, Scout staying close by her side.
Inside the chest, she found not gold or jewels, but something far more valuable: her grandmother's journal from fifty years ago, describing the same journey Maya had just completed. A note explained that the real treasure was the courage, wisdom, and friendship gained along the way.
Maya smiled, understanding the truth. She had proven herself worthy of the Mountain King's gift. As she left the chamber, she knew she would treasure this adventure forever, and she couldn't wait to share her story with her grandmother and begin planning their next journey together.