Submission (#28) Approved

~Ever Brightly~
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In the deep darkness of the Universe, Many stars Gather in community and splendor, Each burning brilliantly in their own right.

Amongst the crowd of starlight giants was a Smaller and Quaint Star. She wasn't as big as the others.. and her glow was nothing special.

But what made this little star stand out, was her determination to do so. Everyone else had dismissed her and merely focused on the more impressive stars... but she didn't let that stop her.

And when the darkest time of the cycles had come.. the little star gave it her all.

That little star mustered all its might, and shone even more Brightly than any other could before. Her glow was brilliant and her speical and unique flare captivated in the greatest of giants.

Soon, Only her Glow could be seen. The others that dismissed her from the beginning of time couldn't help but marvel at her majesty.

But every action has its counter action. Even though she gave everything she had, Her light began to fade.. fade until there was nothing left.

Everyone who had seen the spectacle had all gone and abandoned the little star, counting her out as a 'Phenomenon'. Nobody even glanced back as her tears decorated the dark abyss.

Then.. a soft voice called out to the fading star in the darkness. A warm voice full of compassion wrapped around the little star as it spoke to her.

"I saw You Glowing. You really are something special. Don't be afraid little one, The one who is most important noticed you.. even before you shone till you could shine no more."

The little star had no idea who this was.. but.. she felt as if this distant voice was right next to her, holding her as if she were the most precious thing in the world. She quivered before hesitantly speaking, almost afraid this kindness would disappear if she dare reach for it.

"Who.. who are you..?"

She could hear a soft and kindhearted chuckle as a comet trail began to wrap around the black hole that she once was.

"I am the one who cares. You've burnt out far before you've reached your potential little star. But that's alright now, for you are changing.. into something the others wouldn't dare to dream of."

The voice responds as sparkles of color began to fill her eyes. They were dazzling. But the color that stood out to her the most was a majestic Purple.. it blended with the comet trail perfectly as it wrapped around herself and her new frame perfectly.

And just behind her Once black Quazar, a Splash of purple blossomed within it. She had turned into something completely different.. something exciting.. something New.

Her eyes looked around the world with wonder and enchantment.. listening ever Closely for the kind voice to speak to her once more. But it was silent. She seemed a little disappointed.. but she decided not to dwell on it.

"... thank you.. for giving me a new life.. and.. thank you for believing in me."

And as she set off to discover her new life, an ever soft yet familiar voice spoke deep into her heart.

"Your welcome; Little Quinn."