[Lynn](X7M7T6KC) was a 13-year-old girl with an adventurous spirit. She loved history, mysteries, and most of all, her best friend [Sam](RYM2XZTX). But one day, [Sam](RYM2XZTX) suddenly left a mysterious note saying he was headed to Washington D.C. [Lynn](X7M7T6KC) decided to find him, no matter what!

Her first stop was Union Station in Washington D.C., a grand place where trains from all over arrived. She hoped [Sam](RYM2XZTX) might be waiting there.

An older woman named [Ms. Peabody](46NLJ9JC), with twinkling gray eyes and a bright red scarf, noticed [Lynn](X7M7T6KC) and offered to help. 'Are you lost, dear?' she asked, her kind hands resting on her cane.

Following [Ms. Peabody](46NLJ9JC)'s advice, [Lynn](X7M7T6KC) headed to the National Mall. She remembered reading about the famous monuments there, but which one would [Sam](RYM2XZTX) choose to visit?

At the Lincoln Memorial, [Lynn](X7M7T6KC) saw a boy sketching a bald eagle. He had on torn blue jeans—it was [Sam](RYM2XZTX)!

'[Lynn](X7M7T6KC)!' [Sam](RYM2XZTX) exclaimed, surprised. 'I left that note for a reason—I wanted you to come too! There's so much to explore here, and I figured you'd find me.'

The two friends spent the day exploring. They visited the Smithsonian museums, shared pretzels, and even chatted about their favorite historical figures.

As the sun set behind the Washington Monument, [Sam](RYM2XZTX) turned to [Lynn](X7M7T6KC). 'Thanks for coming, [Lynn](X7M7T6KC). I knew you’d make the journey to find me.'

'What are friends for?' [Lynn](X7M7T6KC) said, grinning. Both knew their D.C. adventure was just the beginning of many more to come.

That night, [Lynn](X7M7T6KC) and [Sam](RYM2XZTX) sat under a sky full of stars, planning their next great adventure. The world felt big and full of possibilities.