Crystal Tear

There once was a girl named Tala, who hailed from a powerful family known for their solid reputation and firm values. Everyone admired Tala for her creativity and compassion for others, but her family held a different opinion.

One night, her family hosted an event to celebrate the rise of the blue moon. During the event, Tala went to the balcony and gazed peacefully at the moon.

Tala exclaimed, "Wow! I never thought the blue moon could be so beautiful!" Just then, her mother stood by her side.

Her mother asked, "Tala, where have you been? The guests are looking for you."

Tala replied, "Oh, I was just looking at the moon. Isn't it beautiful?"

Her mother responded, "It is, my dear. Now, let's go. Everyone is waiting."

Tala's father addressed the guests, "Family and friends, we are gathered here tonight to celebrate the fifth rise of the blue moon. Let us enjoy this feast!"

As everyone ate and enjoyed the feast, Tala's father suddenly called for a toast and asked his daughter to give a short speech.

Tala was nervous, but she managed to deliver a wonderful speech. Just then, a child asked Tala a question.

The child asked, "Tala, why aren’t you strong like your family?"

Tala was stunned by the question. Someone had just pointed out her insecurities. Tala walked out crying. She gazed at the moon and wondered what would happen next. She decided to follow the moon as if it were the only thing that mattered.

On her way to her destination, Tala couldn't help but think about what happened earlier. She tried not to cry because she believed that crying was a sign of weakness. Tala's family had a strong image, so she embraced that toxic mentality.

While Tala followed the moon, she noticed something strange: a bright light shining beneath the moon leading to a temple. Since she had nowhere to stay for the night, Tala entered the temple without hesitation.

After entering, Tala sat on the floor and felt exhausted and extremely upset. She looked up and saw a glowing blue light, and followed it. There she met the Tear Thief.

"Hey there!" said Tala. The Tear Thief was shocked by Tala's voice. "HAAA!! Who are you?" screamed the Tear Thief.

"I'm Tala! How about you? What are you?" Tala asked.

"Oh, sorry for not introducing myself. I'm Eilidh, the Tear Thief of this temple. May I ask why you're here?" Eilidh replied.

"I ran away from home because I felt that I don't belong there, and the moon led me here," Tala explained.

"Oh, are you okay?" Eilidh asked.

Suddenly, a tear fell from Tala's eyes.

Tala wiped away her tears, but she couldn't stop them from flowing. She realized that she had been holding back her emotions for too long, and it was taking a toll on her.

Eilidh noticed Tala's sadness and said, "It's okay to cry, you know. It does not make you weak. Sometimes, letting out our emotions can make us feel better."

Tala was surprised to hear this from the Tear Thief. She had always thought that showing emotions was a sign of weakness, but Eilidh's words made her question her beliefs.

Eilidh continued, "I know it may seem like your family wants you to be strong all the time, but it's important to take care of yourself too. You don't have to be perfect all the time."

Tala listened to Eilidh's words and felt a weight lifted off her shoulders. For the first time, she allowed herself to cry without feeling guilty or weak.

Just then, one of Tala's tears turned into a crystal and shot up into the sky. As this happened, the crystal transformed into a star. Tala couldn't believe her eyes, and neither could the Tear Thief.

The Tear Thief looked at Tala and said, "You see, your tears are not a sign of weakness. They are a sign of strength, for they show that you are brave enough to face your emotions."

Tala smiled and realized that she had been wrong to believe that emotions were a weakness. She had been holding back her feelings for too long, and it was time to let them out.

Tala spent the night in the temple, talking to Eilidh and learning more about the Tear Thief's role in the temple. The next morning, Tala decided to go back home and face her family. She knew that it wouldn't be easy, but she was ready to be true to herself and show her emotions.

When Tala arrived home, her family was surprised to see her. Her father approached her and asked, "Where have you been?"

Tala replied, "I went to the temple last night, and I met the Tear Thief."

Her father was taken aback by Tala's statement. He had heard of the Tear Thief but had never met them himself.

Tala continued, "I learned that showing emotions is not a weakness, but a sign of strength. I have been holding back my feelings for too long, and it's time to let them out."

Tala's family was surprised by her words, but they listened to her. Tala explained how she had been feeling and how she had been struggling to keep up with the family's expectations.

Her family listened and understood her struggles. They realized that they had been too hard on her and that they needed to be more supportive.

From that day on, Tala's family began to show her more love and support. Tala continued to follow her passions and embrace her emotions. She realized that being true to herself was the most important thing, and that was what made her strong.

Tala also visited the temple often to see the Tear Thief and to thank them for showing her the importance of embracing her emotions. She knew that she would never forget the lessons she had learned there, and that the Tear Thief would always hold a special place in her heart.

The End.

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