A Fragile Calm

Luna felt a fragile calm wash over her, as if the symphony the planets had played had merely scratched the surface of her sorrow. The notes still lingered in her mind, a gentle reminder of their efforts to comfort her, but deep down, the ache remained. She went about her day in a daze, her thoughts drifting back to Earth and the life she had left behind. As night fell, Luna settled into her usual routine, trying to find solace in the darkness. But her rest was short-lived, as a nightmare soon invaded her dreams. In the dark vision, she saw Nemesis, her arch-nemesis, looming over her like a specter of doom. The goddess of retribution's eyes blazed with fury as she raised her hand, and Luna felt herself being torn apart, her very existence unraveling like a thread pulled from a fragile fabric. Luna woke up with a start, her scream echoing through the solar system. She was drenched in sweat, her heart racing with fear. Tears streamed down her face as she realized it was just a dream, but the pain lingered, refusing to be shaken off. Mercury, Venus, and Sol rushed to her side, concern etched on their faces. "Luna, it's okay," Mercury said, trying to calm her down. "It was just a dream." Venus wrapped her in a warm hug, while Sol gently stroked her hair. But Luna couldn't be comforted. She sobbed uncontrollably, the nightmare still fresh in her mind. Sol's expression softened, and she began to sing a gentle lullaby, her voice a soothing balm to Luna's frazzled nerves. "In the depths of space, where stars shine bright You're not alone, dear Luna, you're safe tonight The planets watch over you, with hearts full of care And though the darkness may seem vast, we'll always be there" As Sol's song washed over her, Luna's sobs began to subside. The melody was like a warm blanket, enveloping her in a sense of security and peace. She felt her eyelids growing heavy, and soon she was drifting off to sleep, the nightmare forgotten in the face of Sol's comforting presence. The three celestial bodies watched over Luna as she slept, their faces etched with worry and compassion. They knew that her road to recovery would be long and arduous, but they were determined to be there for her, every step of the way. And as they stood vigil, Sol's lullaby continued to echo through the solar system, a gentle reminder of their love and support for the troubled planet.