Once upon a time in a lush, verdant kingdom, there resided a young princess named Isabella. She adored spending her days wandering through the palace gardens, cherishing the beauty of nature. However, she felt lonely as she had no siblings to share her adventures with. One warm afternoon, while playing near a shimmering pond in the royal gardens, Isabella's favorite golden ball slipped from her grasp and plopped into the water with a soft splash. Distressed, she watched it sink into the depths. As tears welled in her eyes, a croaky voice interrupted her sorrow. "Princess, why do you weep?"