Deep in a shimmering lake, lived a beautiful black swan named Luna. Her feathers were as dark as midnight, and they shone like polished obsidian in the sunlight. All the other swans had white feathers, and sometimes, Luna felt a little different.
One day, a little lost duckling, Pip, wandered near the lake. He was very small and very fluffy, and he was all alone. He was scared and cried softly.
Luna, seeing Pip's distress, gently swam closer. Pip was nervous at first, but Luna's eyes were kind and her voice was gentle. She asked Pip what was wrong.
Pip explained that he'd lost his mother and didn't know how to find his way back to his family. He was afraid and very lonely.
Luna, despite being different from Pip, felt a pang of sympathy. She knew what it felt like to feel different. She decided to help.
Luna used her strong wings to guide Pip towards the other ducklings. She called out softly, and soon, Pip's mother heard him and rushed over, relieved to find her little one safe.
Pip's mother thanked Luna, nuzzling her neck with gratitude. Pip, snuggled next to his mother, looked back at Luna and quacked happily. He'd made a new friend!
Luna felt a warm glow in her heart. Helping Pip made her feel happy and proud. She realized that being different wasn't bad at all; in fact, it made her special. Her dark feathers helped her stand out, and her kindness made her a true friend.
From that day on, Luna continued to be kind and helpful to all the other birds in the lake. She learned that true beauty comes from within, and that kindness is the most beautiful thing of all. And she was very proud of her beautiful, midnight-black feathers.
As the sun set, casting a warm golden glow on the lake, Luna nestled down for the night, feeling content and loved. She knew that no matter how different she might feel, she had friends who loved her just the way she was.