Imperial Dragon is a little mermaid. She has a bright tail that sparkles with blue and green scales. She lives in a coral reef deep under the sea. The reef is full of colorful coral, bright fish, sea stars, and soft sea grass. Imperial Dragon is shy at first. She likes to hide behind big shells. She watches her friends from hiding. She loves to collect shiny seashells. She keeps her favorite shell on a small rock. One sunny morning, Imperial Dragon wakes early. She sees that her special shell is gone. She feels sad. She looks all around her home. She looks behind coral towers. She looks beside sea anemones. She looks under waving sea grass. She calls softly, “Please come back, shiny shell.” Nearby, a small crab named Treasure Hunter hears her. He is a hunting crab who loves to find lost things. He has bright red claws and a brave heart. Treasure Hunter scuttles over. He taps on her tail. He says, “I will help you find your shell.” Imperial Dragon nods. She feels hopeful. Together they begin to search. They swim and walk around the reef. They look among orange coral. They look by purple coral. They peek into tiny caves. They giggle as bubbles rise. The reef shines with sunlight above. Fish swim around. Sea horses float nearby. A friendly turtle waves a flipper. Then they spot a dark cave far away. A green sea dragon glides near its mouth. It is the cave guardian. Imperial Dragon feels scared. Treasure Hunter stands tall. He says, “Let us go, but be kind.” Imperial Dragon takes a deep breath. She holds her tail high. They swim inside the cave. Inside, the cave is dark and calm. Small lights glow on walls. They see the shiny shell on a rock. It glows in the dim light. The sea dragon speaks in a gentle voice. “Hello, small ones. You found my little garden. That shell is bright and safe here.” Imperial Dragon says softly, “This shell is mine. It is my friend.” The sea dragon smiles. He nods. He picks up the shell and gives it back. Imperial Dragon feels joy. She claps her hands and swishes her tail. Treasure Hunter cheers and does a happy dance. The sea dragon bows and says, “Take it home and share its light.” Imperial Dragon thanks him with a smile. Treasure Hunter waves his claws. They swim out of the cave together. The reef welcomes them with bright fish and waving sea grass. Imperial Dragon holds her shell close. It sparkles in the sunlit water. She feels brave and kind. She learned that asking for help is good. She learned that even a big dragon can be gentle. She shares her shell light with her friends. They all dance and play around the reef. Imperial Dragon and Treasure Hunter laugh. The reef glows with magic and joy. The end.