The Mystery of the Purple Sky

Every night at midnight, the purple clouds came out to dance with the blushing sky. Since time immemorial, this ritual had been repeated, the color of the sky always changing in response. Some nights, the clouds transformed into a gentle blue, while other nights they became rich turquoise flecked with gold. It was said they had been around since the beginning of time, that they were the guardian angels of mankind.

But few people truly noticed them now, despite the magnificent performance they were putting on nightly. It used to be that children would run outside when the show began and gape in awe of the twinkling celestial scenery. But that was over a century ago, when people were still able to appreciate the true beauty of nature and the wonders of its mysteries.

Nowadays, at midnight, the sleepy streets were dark and empty - street lights providing the only illumination. Even still, people were not ignorant of the magic present in the sky. Once in a while, a curious soul will step outside, crane their neck and marvel at the wild beauty that enraptured the star-studded sky.

This time, it was twelve-year old Suzy Cole who paused on her walk home from school to look up. She had been walking in circles for the past hour, immersed in thought about her algebra exam. But when she looked up and saw the sky blossoming in front of her, it was as if all her worries simply dissolved.

"Oh wow," she whispered to herself, a smile slowly settling onto her face. For a moment, she could have sworn that the clouds were dancing. Not primitively, as one might expect - but elegantly, wearing ruffled dresses and draped in sequins of light. She clutched her chest and gasped as if their performance had stopped her heart.

But it was at that moment that the clouds began to converge, forming a spiral pattern in the night sky. Suddenly, Suzy could hear music streaming from the heavens that sent shivers up and down her spine. The melody was mesmerizing, like a secret lullaby sung by one hundred angels.

Suzy watched in awe as the clouds shifted and changed along with the music. Seemingly out of nowhere, the Moon appeared from behind a wispy veil of clouds, its magical light casting a shimmering halo around Suzy. In that moment, she could feel the beauty and magic of the night sky in all its profound glory.

Realizing that she had been standing there for a while, Suzy reluctantly dragged her feet to the front door and waved goodbye to the dancing clouds, promising to be back again soon.

Little did Suzy know that she wasn't saying goodbye, but rather, welcoming the beginning of a magical journey.

The next day, she found out that her family was leaving on an unexpected trip. Suzy had no idea where they were going, nor why they were excited about their unknown destination. But as they drove, she kept glancing at the sky, watching in awe as the same purple clouds materialized and put on their nightly show.

When they finally arrived at their destination, Suzy was even more at a loss, until they entered the gates of a fairy-tale castle that seemed to have come straight out of a storybook. She was quickly filled in on the details of their trip. Her family had decided that it was time for Suzy to learn more about the mystery behind the sky's gala performance, and so had booked them a stay at the castle to do just that.

Suzy was filled with excitement and enthusiasm, eager to uncover the secret that had captivated her from the first view. And the next night, when the purple clouds came out to dance with the blushing sky, Suzy was one of the only ones who truly appreciated the beauty of the display. She smiled, grateful that she was part of it now and whispering a silent thank you to the stars above.