A SKY OF DREAMS YET TO BE FULFILLED
The morning sun painted the village of Eldrion in shades of gold and amber, while the lively chatter of villagers filled the air. In the small central plaza, under the shade of a broad leafy tree, Zyrion and Kyrahna shared a quiet moment on a wooden bench.
Zyrion, as usual, wore his carefree smile while dangerously leaning back on the edge of the bench.
"Did you know I woke up with a vision today?" he said, using a mysterious tone.
Kyrahna raised an eyebrow, skeptical. "What kind of vision, Zyrion? Another one of your silly dreams like the flying bread?"
Zyrion burst out laughing and waved his hands. "No, no! Nothing like that! This one was far more important. I saw myself eating three giant cakes tonight!"
Kyrahna sighed and placed a hand on her forehead. "Why do I still expect serious answers from you? I should have known."
Before Zyrion could respond, a group of children ran by, laughing and shouting with excitement. One of them held a handmade sign made of cloth and wooden sticks.
"Shooting stars! Shooting stars in six days!" they chanted as they disappeared among the market stalls.
Kyrahna watched them curiously before turning back to Zyrion. "Shooting stars? What are they talking about?"
Zyrion stopped leaning and leaned forward, his eyes gleaming with excitement. "It's the most magical event of the year! Every twelve months, the sky fills with falling stars, and the whole village climbs the hill to watch it. It's a tradition."
Kyrahna smiled, intrigued. "They always do it here? It sounds wonderful."
"Of course! But it’s not just about watching stars," added Zyrion, crossing his arms proudly. "There’s music, dancing, food… and this year, I have a special plan."
Kyrahna gave him a doubtful look. "Let me guess: your plan involves absurd amounts of food."
"Obviously," Zyrion replied with a laugh. "But I also found the perfect place to watch it without all the people!"
Intrigued, Kyrahna tilted her head. "And where is that?"
"Come with me and you'll see," Zyrion said as he stood up and extended his hand.
Kyrahna hesitated for a moment before taking it. "I hope this doesn’t end like the time we fell into that mud puddle following your brilliant ideas."
"Trust me," he said, guiding her with a mischievous smile.
Their path led them out of the village and onto a winding trail surrounded by tall trees and wildflowers. Zyrion walked confidently, though he paused for a moment to look around nervously.
"Are you sure you know where we are?" Kyrahna asked, noticing his hesitation.
"Of course," he assured her. "Although… I might have forgotten the exact turn."
At last, after crossing a small clearing, they arrived at a hill covered in flowers that offered a clear view of both the sky and the village.
"What do you think?" Zyrion asked, spreading his arms as if revealing a hidden treasure.
Kyrahna was impressed. "It’s beautiful. I can’t believe this place is so close and I never found it."
"It’s my secret place," Zyrion said, sitting in the grass. "I come here whenever I want to be alone… or when I need to avoid trouble."
Kyrahna joined him, sitting by his side. "Thank you for bringing me. It really is special."
"I told you," he said with a sincere smile.
Back in the village, the news of the shooting stars spread like wildfire. The villagers decorated the streets with lanterns and prepared food stalls. Zyrion and Kyrahna walked through the festive crowd, enjoying the lively atmosphere.
"Kyrahna," Zyrion began suddenly, "if you could make a wish upon the stars, what would it be?"
She looked at him thoughtfully. "I think I would wish… to find my purpose. Something that truly makes me feel whole."
Zyrion watched her with unusual seriousness. "That’s a big wish. But I’m sure you’ll find it. And if not, I’ll help you look for it."
She smiled gratefully. "And you, Zyrion? What would you wish for?"
"That’s easy," he said, crossing his arms. "To be remembered as a legend!"
Kyrahna let out a soft laugh. "A legend who eats giant cakes?"
"A legend who eats cakes and changes the world," he corrected with a playful grin.
Night slowly fell, and as the first stars appeared in the sky, both of them knew something important awaited. In six days, their dreams would intertwine with a destiny far beyond anything they imagined.
TO BE CONTINUED…