Fairytale 8. The Tale of the Golden Ancestor of the Stars

Prologue: The Golden Ancestor of the Stars

     Long ago, at the very center of the Universe, a golden radiance emerged from the deep darkness. At first, it looked like a tiny, thin needle, but as it grew, this radiance became a large golden sphere. For ages, the sphere slept peacefully in the cosmic darkness, shimmering with golden hues brighter than the sun.

     But one day, its time came. A barely visible ray from the Star Architect's telescope reflected on the sphere’s surface and awakened it. At that moment, the huge golden sphere began to move. Its shell grew brighter, and from the golden dust scattered in all directions, stars were born.

     Over thousands of years, the sphere transformed, leaving behind a glowing fragment of its shell with red-gold mists swirling within. On Earth, people told stories of the Golden Ancestor of the Stars, a celestial being who gave life to the world and scattered treasures in the sky.

Chapter 1: The Queen’s Greed

     In one kingdom, Queen Patricia ruled with an insatiable hunger for power and gold. Her gaze often turned to the heavens, where she admired the remnants of the Golden Ancestor of the Stars. One night, through her stargazer’s telescope, she noticed other kingdoms observing the same celestial wonder. Outraged, she vowed to claim it as her own.

     When the stargazer burst into her chambers with news that the Golden Ancestor was descending, the queen immediately devised a plan. She ordered her entire army to Far Mountain to capture the celestial fragment with nets and secure it to the cliffs. "Keep it there until all its treasures are extracted!" she commanded.

     While the soldiers departed, the stargazer warned his son William of the queen’s plans. "She will never stop, my boy," he said. "She intends to execute me for daring to disagree with her greed." William vowed to save his father and uncover the truth behind the Golden Ancestor.

Chapter 2: William and the Mysterious Door

     Brave and determined, William set off to Far Mountain. On his journey, he dreamt of a tall, white door adorned with strange patterns and symbols resembling stars and constellations. Though the door was immovable, his curiosity grew with each dream. In one, a mysterious figure in white appeared, urging him never to give up. "The path of understanding is not easy," the figure said. "But it is yours to follow."

     Reaching the mountain, William found the queen's soldiers frozen in place, their eyes clouded with white mist. Above them loomed shadowy figures with dark gray bodies and black eyes�"the Cloud Weavers. Amidst the chaos, William saw the white door from his dreams, standing in the mist near the glowing fragment of the Golden Ancestor.

     Guided by his dreams, William approached the door. Touching its intricate symbols, he unlocked the constellations of Cygnus, Leo, and Dolphin, watching as the patterns lit up with vibrant colors. With each step, the door began to open, revealing a passage into the sphere.

Chapter 3: A World of Wonders

     Crossing the threshold, William froze in astonishment. Before him stretched a world unlike anything he had ever imagined. His feet sank into soft green strands�"“grass,” a word he did not yet know. Tall, brown structures with outstretched limbs rose above him, covered in smaller green "fingers." They swayed gently, as if alive.

     “Are these creatures?” he whispered, touching the bark of a tree. He noticed colorful shapes scattered among the grass. Kneeling, he held one�"a delicate red "flower" with soft petals. Its fragrance was sweet and strange, filling him with wonder.

     Then came a sound�"a low, rumbling purr. William turned, startled, and saw a creature covered in fur with sharp eyes and pointed ears. It walked on four legs, its tail swishing behind it. He crouched cautiously, trying to understand what he was seeing.

     “Don’t be afraid!” called a voice. A girl stepped out from behind the trees, her golden hair shimmering in the light. She picked up the creature, cradling it in her arms. “This is Paris, a cat. He’s just curious.”

     “A… cat?” William repeated, wide-eyed. “What kind of thing is a cat? Is it dangerous?”

     The girl laughed. “No, he’s an animal. A harmless one.”

     “An animal?” William frowned. “Are there… more of these?”

     “Many,” she smiled. “Animals come in all shapes and sizes. You’ll see.”

     William’s amazement grew as he followed her through the strange world. Birds flew overhead, their wings beating softly as they filled the air with songs. Shimmering fish darted through a crystal-clear stream. He paused at the edge of the water, staring at his reflection, marveling at the silver creatures beneath its surface.

     “I’ve never seen anything like this,” William admitted. “In my world, there are only stones, dust, and people. No grass, no trees, no… animals.”

     The girl, who introduced herself as Odorea, looked at him kindly. “This is the home of the Golden Ancestor. It holds the life your world has forgotten.”

Chapter 4: The Fall and Rebirth

     As they walked, Odorea explained the history of the sphere and the War of the Star Architects. The Cloud Weavers, sensing the life energy within the sphere, were trying to drain it. “If they succeed,” she warned, “both our world and yours will perish.”

     The sphere’s rulers, a kind king and queen, welcomed William and listened to his story. Together, they devised a plan to break free from the nets holding the sphere. “If we cannot cut the ropes, we must move the sphere itself,” William suggested.      With the help of Odorea, the animals, and even the trees, they began to rock the sphere back and forth.

     Elephants, towering creatures with long trunks, joined the effort. William marveled at their strength. “What incredible beasts!” he exclaimed. “They’re… so large!”

Odorea smiled. “They’re elephants. Gentle giants, but strong enough to help.”

     As the sphere swayed, the Cloud Weavers tried to break in. Odorea tricked them into pulling on the vines wrapped around the door, giving the final push needed to set the sphere free. With a mighty groan, the Golden Ancestor of the Stars broke free of its nets and began to fall.

     As it descended, the treasures within�"grass, flowers, animals, and even the birds in the sky�"scattered across the barren Earth. Mountains turned green with trees, plains filled with colorful blossoms, and rivers sparkled as fish leapt joyfully from their waters.

     The Cloud Weavers, overwhelmed by the explosion of life, fled high into the atmosphere, never to return.

Epilogue: A New World

     William awoke on soft, warm grass, the sun shining gently on his face. Nearby, Odorea sat with Paris the cat, smiling as a dolphin leapt gracefully in the waves of a newly formed ocean.

     “This… this is Earth?” William whispered, rising to his feet. The once-barren land was now alive with beauty and sound. He heard the chirping of birds, the rustling of trees, and the laughter of streams.

     “It is now,” Odorea said. “The Golden Ancestor’s gift has been shared.”

     William stayed with the people of the Golden Ancestor, bringing his father to this new world. Together, they founded a city of knowledge where people could learn about animals, plants, and the stars.

     From his Star Chamber, the Southern Star Architect smiled, knowing that the seeds of life had been sown. His grandson�"the Star Architect of the Cygnus constellation�"was already preparing a magical lens. It was time to awaken other worlds.

Reviews

[emmajoygreen]

'As it descended, the treasures within "grass, flowers, animals, and even the birds in the sky "scattered across the barren Earth. Mountains turned green with trees, plains filled with colorful blossoms, and rivers sparkled as fish leapt joyfully from their waters.
The Cloud Weavers, overwhelmed by the explosion of life, fled high into the atmosphere, never to return.'

You write so clearly and descriptively that I was deep into your tale and not even aware that is was somewhere far, far away and yet near enough to be part of! You really have a way with this kind of genre! The characters, dialogue and descriptions are concise, plausible and more. I aim to read more even though this is outside my usual choice of reading!!! Many thanks for opening a new door, Yana.

[Yana Larson]

I'm glad you enjoyed it and glad you were able to find something new and enjoyable. Have a good day and welcome back any time)))

[emmajoygreen]

Now the collaboration is (hopefully) completed, I have so many reviews to see to, will be back!