The stars are alive. So is the sun, the moon and all celestial bodies. In their place in the sky they serve many purposes. They bring us light to fight away the dark. they bring us guidance when lost. They tame the tides of the oceans. But they are forever lonely. The sun can not see her children she shines so bright. The moon is always in the shadow cast by the sun. And the stars can never see the world which they bring beauty to. They are forced to watch it from afar, and never see if their presence is truly helping anything.

That all changes tonight, for tonight is the first and last dance of the stars.

Sometimes, you find somepony wonderful, somepony you can't live without. Sometimes you find somepony you want to spend every waking moment with. I know what it's like to find somepony like this. She came into my life and brightened everything. However, there is a flip-side to this coin... Sometimes you lose the thing you can't live without. When that happens, everything turns dark and gloomy. Everything becomes a hassle. Nothing seems like it's worthwhile.

How do I know all of this, you may find yourself asking? The answer, my friend, is very simple. I've seen both sides of the coin. Ive loved and lost. And it is the most horrible pain I've ever felt.

Come, join me as I tell you the story of how Twinkling Swallow came to be a part of my life. For better or for worse.

(Cover art original image by Novaintellus on Deviantart.)
(Description Updated on 1/30/2015)