Made Of Stardust
The attic door slams shut
And the sound of the key turning echoes down the hall. The darkness envelops her immediately.
Her aunt’s sharp voice cuts through the door.
Mayra Maverick (FL Aunt)
Maybe this will teach you to keep your mouth shut. You can come out when I say so.
There’s no reply from inside. Her aunt waits a moment, expecting begging or crying. But there was none.
Mayra Maverick (FL Aunt)
Ungrateful brat!!💢 *mutters and storms away*
She blinks a few times, adjusting to the pitch-black. But there’s no fear—only quiet. The absence of light doesn’t bother her. If anything, it’s a relief.
Darkness doesn’t scare her. It comforts her—a quiet void where the world’s chaos fades.
Astria Rodrigues (FL)
*sits down on the floor*
She sits on the dusty floor, her back against a creaking beam, and tilts her head upward as if the roof above her has vanished, revealing the endless sky beyond.
Astria Rodrigues (FL)
It’s just like the night *whispers in a calm steady voice*
She closes her eyes, picturing the stars.
Astria Rodrigues (FL)
Darkness is just the backdrop for stars *thinking*
Astria Rodrigues (FL)
The universe began in darkness before light burst forth.
In the darkness, her mind begins to wander.
She imagines the stars above her—pinpricks of light in a sea of black. She traces constellations in her mind, connecting dots that aren’t really there.
Astria Rodrigues (FL)
Cygnus. Lyra. Draco *murmurs imagining*
Her fingers trace invisible lines on the dusty floor as she mentally draws constellations. Each stroke connects stars in her mind.
The darkness isn’t a prison—it’s a canvas.
Astria Rodrigues (FL)
If I had my own galaxy, I would name this constellation Isleen.
She muses, thinking of her kind cousin.
Another pattern becomes a protective shield, shaped like a dragon.
Astria Rodrigues (FL)
And this one will guard me from anything on Earth.
She sighs and leans back against the wall, closing her eyes yet again.
Astria Rodrigues (FL)
Space is quiet, too *murmurs quietly*
Astria Rodrigues (FL)
No yelling. No slamming doors. Just endless calm.
She pictures the swirling galaxies she’s seen in books—the arms of Andromeda stretching across the void, the brilliant core of the Milky Way glowing faintly.
Astria Rodrigues (FL)
If I were out there *whispers*
She thinks, imagining herself floating among the stars.
Astria Rodrigues (FL)
I wouldn’t have to listen to her. *murmurs*
After hours pass, the attic door creaks open. Her aunt stands in the doorway, expecting to find her cowering or broken. Instead, she is met with something different.
A girl standing tall, her eyes distant and serene.
Mayra Maverick (FL Aunt)
Have you learned your lesson yet? *snaps*
Astria Rodrigues (FL)
*lost in thoughts*
Mayra Maverick (FL Aunt)
Well? Are you going to apologize? <annoyed>
Astria Rodrigues (FL)
For what? *blinks finally looking at her*
Mayra Maverick (FL Aunt)
For talking back! For acting like you’re better than everyone else! For being… difficult! 💢💢
Astria Rodrigues (FL)
*tilts head*
Astria Rodrigues (FL)
I’m not better than anyone. I’m just… different.
Mayra Maverick (FL Aunt)
(She's still talking back! She never learns!!) <pissed>
Astria Rodrigues (FL)
Did you know that the Andromeda galaxy is 2.5 million light-years away?
Astria Rodrigues (FL)
It’s the closest galaxy to ours. I was imagining what it would feel like to travel there.
Mayra Maverick (FL Aunt)
<dumbfounded>
Mayra Maverick (FL Aunt)
You're impossible 💢💢
Mayra spits, storming out of the attic and leaving the door wide open.
Alone again, she glances toward the attic window. A single star peeks through the crack.
Astria Rodrigues (FL)
Darkness is where stars are born. *smiles faintly*
Astria Rodrigues (FL)
Only if I was made of stardust *whispers*
Comments
shy 🌿
fl's character is insanely awesome,i mean,it's hard to imagine someone complicated and so different,and i really enjoy her aunt's character ✨💫
2025-02-18
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❄️ Krizia ❄️
if only I could do this with you and leave this life
2025-02-16
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Harleyy
please author update this storyyy....its so good!!!!
2025-02-23
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