Notes

NARRATOR: On the beautiful island of Moorea, surrounded by glistening blue waters and lush green forests, ten friends gathered on the sandy beach, excited for another adventure. The sun sparkled above them like a million tiny diamonds, casting shimmering patterns on the waves. (The scene sets with the friends in the foreground, vibrant coral reefs in the background.)

AMY: (holding a pair of binoculars) Look, everyone! The coral looks so bright today. I wonder if there's something special going on down there.

ANNE: (picking up a seashell) We should totally go snorkeling! I've heard there's so much to see beneath the water!

CHUCK: (grinning) We could find a treasure! Or maybe discover a new species!

JACK: (enthusiastically) Let’s do that! But first, I need snacks! (He rummages through his backpack.)

(The friends laugh, and just as they are about to dive in, something catches Kimi’s eye. She points excitedly.)

KIMI: Wait! What’s that on the shore? It looks like a journal!

(The group rushes over, and they find an old, weathered journal, half-buried in the sand.)

MAGGIE: (wide-eyed) It looks ancient! Who do you think it belongs to?

MATHIS: (carefully dusting it off) Let’s see! (He flips open the journal and begins to read.)

MATHIS: (reading aloud) ‘To anyone who may find this, I am a marine biologist. This island holds secrets about an ancient underwater spring that connects to the hydrosphere…’

SELINA: (leaning in closer) A spring? What does that even mean?

SUMMER: (eyes lighting up) This sounds like an adventure! What if it holds the key to understanding our water here?

SARA: (thoughtfully) But wait, it also mentions pollution affecting the spring and the coral reefs. We have to find out more!

NARRATOR: The friends exchanged determined glances, knowing they had stumbled upon a mystery. They decided right then to investigate this ancient spring and its connection to their beloved island. They paused to gather their gear and, filled with excitement, made a plan for their weekend adventure.

(The friends split up to gather snorkeling gear and supplies, all buzzing with anticipation as the sun dipped lower in the sky. Later, they regroup at the beach.)

JACK: (holding up a map) Alright, everyone! We have the journal, and I think we should start looking around those rocky outcrops!

KIMI: (nodding) Yes! That’s where I’ve always seen fish jumping!

AMY: (looking serious) Remember, though, we need to be careful. If the spring is polluted, we need to protect ourselves too.

NARRATOR: And so, the group set off, hearts racing, ready to explore the mysteries of their home. Hours of snorkeling passed, and they eventually reached a secluded, clear area of water. The coral looked stunning… but something felt wrong.

MAGGIE: (frowning) Look at the corals; some of them are bleached!

SUMMER: (pointing) And over there—what is that debris?

NARRATOR: As they swam deeper, the signs of distress became even clearer. They could hardly believe their eyes when they discovered the underwater caves that led to the spring. Inside one cave, they spotted bright plastics floating silently, sealing the fate of their discovery. Panic filled the air.

NARRATOR: The friends realized that they were not just explorers, but guardians of their environment. United, they swam back to shore, inspired to not just solve the mystery, but to take action—an adventure that would change their lives and their island forever.