Nia puppymighty's Arc

Chapter 1 of 2

Nia pushed open the rusty gate and stepped into the empty lot. Weeds poked through cracked concrete. A torn fence sagged along the back edge. She adjusted her glasses and smiled. This place would become her dog adoption center someday. She'd save every abandoned pup in Fenif. She pulled out a crumpled sketch from her jacket pocket. The drawing showed a golden building with a sleek black roof. Two cherry blossom trees stood on either side of the entrance. The Mighty Pups Adoption Center would have kennels, a play yard, and a clinic. Every dog would get food, shelter, and love until they found a home. A sharp bark echoed from somewhere above. Nia spun around and spotted a small terrier trapped on a ledge between two old posts. The dog whimpered and pawed at the air. She reached into her backpack and pulled out a shimmering thread of light. The spectral tightrope stretched between the posts, glowing softly. She climbed across and scooped up the trembling pup. Back on solid ground, she cradled the terrier against her chest. Dogs like this one needed her. She'd build the center, rescue them all, and find them families. But first, she'd spread the word. Tomorrow she'd visit the wooden pavilion in town where people gathered. The moss-covered message board there would help her share news about dogs needing homes. One step at a time, her dream would become real.