Envy the Stars

Hooves softly clicked on the marble floor as a tall dark figure made their way towards the back door of the manor. It was a quiet and peaceful night, a welcoming break from the overly active and lively day hours. Lady Mystrella carefully stepped out onto the backyard, her charcoal katte closely following behind her. The crisp and cool air awakened her senses as she took in the sight of the darkened garden. 

The once budded flowers had tucked away their precious petals for the night. The frogs and crickets sweetly sang their nightly songs. The leaves from the bushes and trees softly swayed with the gentle breeze, one could not have asked for a more perfect night like this.

Not a soul in sight, perfection. She had made it a point to the other household members that she would not participate in the viewing of the falling estras. It was a childish event and anyone caught outside after hours would be firmly punished. Little did they know she wanted the peace of viewing the little star babies all to herself. Making her way deeper into the garden she found herself at the outdoor dining table, a small and round table with small flora details finely etched into it. 

Taking a seat she gazed up at the sky, the moon hidden behind clouds. A small ‘brr’ was heard before Audrey jumped up into Lady Mystrella's lap. She was slightly annoyed but she greatly enjoyed the small felines company. A fast movement caught her eye and as she jerked her head up, her red eyes filled with light and sparkles. The sky was littered with star galore and what looked like magic. Small twinkles to large spots of glitter shone against the darkness of the night sky. 

With her mouth slightly a gap in awe she watched as one by one estras sailed towards the earth, a beautiful and unforgettable sight. In those moments the world seemed to fade away, it felt as if she were one with the sky, the stars, the estras, and the beauty of it all. Nothing else mattered, no responsibilities, no one to manage, just simply one with nature. She wondered what it would be like to be one of those happy little stars. To fall from the Heavens, and be adored by so many while doing so. The way they danced without a care, she could never admit it but she was envious of the little creatures.

Normally one would make a wish upon these little miracles, but Lady Mystrella was too incapacitated by the magic of it all. She sighed softly as the stars began to dim, the sparkles faded, and her heart slowly beat to a relaxed pace- “CAW! CAW!”Lady Mystrella let out a scream before quickly muffling herself and shooting a wicked glare at Eleanor, her pest cuerasu. The cursed thing had ruined such a peaceful and rare moment for her. It took everything in her not to yoink him. She quietly swore to make him a part of tomorrow's stew.