Deep in a lush prehistoric jungle, lived a tiny Tyrannosaurus Rex named Rex. Unlike his giant cousins, Rex was, well, tiny! He was smaller than most of the other dinosaurs his age, and sometimes, this made him a little scared.
Tonight, Rex was especially scared. The jungle was dark, filled with mysterious rustling sounds. He huddled close to his mama, his little heart thumping like a drum.
Mama Rex, a big and strong T-Rex, nuzzled him gently. "Little one," she rumbled, "the jungle sounds are just the night animals getting ready for bed. Even the biggest dinosaurs need their sleep!"
Rex wasn't so sure. He peeked out from behind his mama's leg, spotting a pair of glowing eyes in the darkness. He whimpered. "But Mama, what if it's a scary Pterodactyl?"
Mama Rex chuckled. "Pterodactyls are just big birds, Rex. They're probably sleepy too. Besides, we have each other, and we'll keep each other safe."
Feeling a little braver, Rex ventured a few steps away from his mama. He spotted a little Ankylosaurus, nervously munching on leaves. The Ankylosaurus looked up, surprised.
“Hi,” Rex squeaked, trying to sound brave. “I’m Rex.”
“I’m Anya,” the Ankylosaurus replied, her voice soft. “I’m scared of the dark too.”
Rex was surprised. Anya was so much bigger than him, and yet, she was scared too! He felt a surge of courage. "We can help each other be brave," he said, suddenly feeling very grown-up.
Together, Rex and Anya explored the jungle, their tiny sounds comforting each other. They discovered a family of sleeping Stegosauruses, their plates gleaming in the moonlight, and a group of chirping baby Triceratops.
As the first rays of dawn crept through the trees, Rex and Anya snuggled together, tired but happy. They had faced their fears and discovered that even scary jungles could be full of wonder.
Mama Rex greeted them with a happy roar. "See, little one? The jungle isn't so scary when you have a friend."
Rex yawned, feeling sleepy. He knew now that being brave wasn’t about being big or strong, but about helping others and facing your fears. And as he drifted off to sleep, he understood the importance of having a good night’s rest so he could have more adventures with his new friend Anya tomorrow.