Stealing Starlight

Once upon a time, in the heart of a faraway black hole, lived three cosmic sisters. Nebula, soft and kind, Galaxy, wise and mysterious, and Quasar, the bravest of them all, who loved to tunnel through space. Together, they had a secret plan.

In the sparkling universe, there was a bright bird called Phoenix. He was as beautiful as a star, his heart beating like a lovely song across the universe.

To take Phoenix's heart, first, Nebula sang to him, making his heart skip a beat. Galaxy, using a magical thread, tied a piece of herself to the skipping heart. Finally, Quasar, using her power, dove into Phoenix, grabbed his tethered heart and brought it home to them.

When his heart was taken, Phoenix, filled with a great longing, shone brighter than ever. After his last, dazzling flash, the universe became quiet and dark.

With the light gone, it was time for the Black Hole Kingdom to rule. The sisters sat on their thrones in the Silence. But within the quiet, there was a small sound, the beating of Phoenix's heart, reminding them of the beautiful bird who once lit up the universe, and never again.