Harry Porter was a superhero. He was small, but very brave. He wore a soft cape and shiny boots. He lived in a Secret Base under a quiet hill. The base had round doors, little lights, and a cozy mat for naps.
One morning, Harry heard a sad beep. The base lights went dim. “Oh no,” said Harry. “My bright button is gone.” The bright button made the Secret Base glow.
A friend rolled in. It was Enigma Solver. Enigma Solver was quick and clever. Enigma Solver loved puzzles, but also loved hugs.
“Harry,” said Enigma Solver, “we can find it. Let’s look for clues.”
They tip-tapped down the hallway. They looked under a chair. They looked behind a box. They opened a drawer. “Empty,” said Harry.
Then they saw tiny footprints. Dot-dot-dot, like little stamps.
“Follow!” said Enigma Solver.
The footprints led to the Quiet Room. The Quiet Room had pillows and a big clock that went tick-tock.
Tick. Tock.
Harry whispered, “Do you hear that?”
A soft clink-clink came from the vent.
Just then, a Bounty Hunter slid in. The Bounty Hunter wore a dark hat and had a net.
“I hunt shiny things,” said the Bounty Hunter. “I want your bright button.”
Harry stood tall. “That button is for my home. It helps everyone feel safe.”
Enigma Solver blinked. “Let’s not fight. Let’s think.”
Enigma Solver pointed to three shapes on the wall: circle, square, triangle.
“Pick the right order,” Enigma Solver said. “It’s a door puzzle.”
Harry looked carefully. On the floor were three toy blocks: a circle block, a square block, and a triangle block.
“Circle,” said Harry.
Click.
“Square,” said Harry.
Clack.
“Triangle,” said Harry.
Ka-chunk!
A small secret panel opened. Inside was the bright button! It sparkled like a tiny sun.
But the Bounty Hunter reached for it. “Mine!”
Harry was fast. He put the button behind his back. “No,” he said, calm and strong.
Enigma Solver spoke gently. “Bounty Hunter, you can have something else. You look tired.”
The Bounty Hunter paused. “I am tired,” he grumbled.
Harry nodded. “In our base, we share safe things. Not stolen things.”
Enigma Solver opened a snack box. Inside were gold star stickers.
“Stars,” said Enigma Solver. “Shiny, but for keeping.”
The Bounty Hunter stared. “Stickers?”
“Yup,” said Harry. “You can put them on your hat.”
The Bounty Hunter’s face softened. “I like stars.” He took the stickers, slowly. “No net today.”
He walked out, quiet as a shadow, but kinder.
Harry and Enigma Solver hurried to the Control Nook. Harry pressed the bright button into its spot.
Beep!
The Secret Base lights bloomed. Warm yellow. Happy blue. Soft green.
“We did it!” said Harry.
Enigma Solver cheered, “Puzzle power!”
A hidden drawer popped open with a friendly ding. Inside was a reward: a tiny treasure box.
Harry opened it. Inside were two new capes, very soft, with little lightning marks.
“One for me,” said Harry, “and one for you.”
Enigma Solver hugged the cape. “Best treasure!”
They sat on the cozy mat. The base glowed bright again.
Harry whispered, “We are safe. We are smart. We are a team.”
Tick. Tock.
The Secret Base smiled with light, and so did they.