

Lila and Ben were friends who liked to play on the beach. One day, they saw a big boat on the water. They wanted to go on the boat and see what was inside. They found a small boat on the sand and got in. They used sticks to row to the big boat.
When they got to the big boat, they saw a man with a sad face. He was sitting on the deck and looking at a map. He had a big hat and a long coat. He looked like a pirate.
"Hello, sir," Lila said. "We are Lila and Ben. We came to see your boat. Can we look around?"
The man looked at them and smiled a little. "Hello, Lila and Ben. I am Jack. I am a pirate, but not a bad one. You can look around, but be careful. There are many things on this boat that are not for children."
"Thank you, Jack. Why are you sad?" Ben asked.
Jack sighed and pointed at the map. "I am sad because I am looking for a treasure. It is on a small island far away. But I do not know how to get there. The map is old and hard to read. I have been sailing for a long time, but I have not found the island. I am troubled and tired."
Lila and Ben looked at the map. They saw a picture of an island with a big X on it. They also saw some words and numbers. They did not know what they meant, but they tried to help.
"Maybe we can help you, Jack. We know some things about the water and the sky. We can look for signs that show us where to go. Maybe we can find the island together," Lila said.
Jack looked at them and smiled more. He felt a little hope in his heart. He liked Lila and Ben. They were brave and kind. He decided to let them help him.
"Thank you, Lila and Ben. You are good friends. Maybe you are right. Maybe we can find the island together. Come, let us sail and see what we can find." He took them by the hand and led them to the helm. He showed them how to steer the boat and look for clues. They sailed away from the beach and into the blue sea. They hoped to find the island and the treasure. They were happy and excited. They had met a pirate and started an adventure.
