**A Celestial Comfort**

Overnight, Earth had a nightmare and broke down in tears. The memory of the asteroid looming over Gaia, threatening to destroy her, had been haunting its dreams. The once vibrant and lush planet had become consumed by fear and anxiety, unable to shake off the feeling of impending doom. As the tears streamed down its surface, the other celestial bodies sensed its distress and quickly rallied around it. Solara, the sun, was the first to respond, bathing Earth in a warm, soothing light. "My dear Earth, do not cry," she said, her voice gentle and reassuring. "We are all here for you. We will do everything in our power to save Gaia." The moon, Luna, moved closer to Earth, its soft glow a balm to its troubled spirit. "We are in this together, Earth," it said. "We will face this challenge as a family, and we will overcome it." The planets, too, came to offer their support. Jupiter, with its massive size and gravitational pull, wrapped a protective embrace around Earth. "You are not alone, little one," it said. "We will use our combined strength to save Gaia. We will not let the asteroid destroy her." Venus, still recovering from its own ordeal, reached out with a gentle whisper. "I know how you feel, Earth. I too have faced my own fears and doubts. But we are stronger together, and we will get through this." Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune formed a protective circle around Earth, their energies intertwining in a show of solidarity. Mars and Mercury stood ready, prepared to intercept the asteroid and alter its trajectory. Even Gaia, the target of the asteroid's impact, sent a message of hope and resilience to Earth. "I believe in us, dear Earth," she said. "Together, we will overcome this challenge." As the celestial bodies surrounded Earth with their love and support, its tears began to dry. It felt a sense of peace wash over it, knowing that it was not alone in its fears. The nightmare had left it shaken, but with the help of its friends, it found the strength to face the challenges ahead. Solara looked at Earth with a warm smile. "You are strong, Earth," she said. "And you are not alone. We will get through this together, as a family." The gathering of celestial bodies stood in silence for a moment, their energies entwined in a show of unity and support. And in that moment, Earth felt its fears and doubts begin to fade, replaced by a sense of hope and determination. Together, they would save Gaia, and they would overcome the asteroid's threat.