The peaceful glade was disturbed by a quivering rustling among the bushes.
The beautiful maiden looked up startled.
She timidly craned her neck to find the source of the disturbance.
"It may be a small animal..." She thought...
As the sun's rays fell on the bushes, they lit up with a soft beautiful glow... causing the maiden to look again.
Curiosity won over and she softly called out trying to get the glowing creature to come forward.
With graceful tiny steps, the creature shyly came forward and pranced around in joy.
The maiden was frozen in surprise utterly mesmerised. She could scarcely take her eyes away from the beautiful creature.
It was ...
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