The Star Keeper's Promise
In the quiet realm of Galaxia, where galaxies were crafted and stars were sown, resided a timeless being - Orion, the Star Keeper. His duty was to maintain the balance of the universe by ensuring every star sparkled bright and every galaxy twirled sound. For aeons, he served his role with dedication and composure.
Orion lived in the Star Palace, crafted entirely from supernova remnants. The palace walls glittered with constellation patterns, reflecting onto Orion’s celestial aura. He had an ancient tool, a stellar wand that could create or dim stars. From dawn until dusk and long after, Orion worked tirelessly, sculpting galaxies and carving stars out of cosmic shards.
One day, as he scanned his infinity mirror, a magical device showing him every corner of the universe, he saw a star - Epsilon, flickering at the edge of Milky Way galaxy. Orion knew it meant the star was dying. Swift like a cosmic wind, he travelled to the dying star.
On his approach, Epsilon spoke, “Orion, I’ve a last wish before becoming a supernova. I heard stories of a beautiful planet, called Earth. I wish to witness its beauty.”
Touched by the star's wish, Orion agreed, hesitatingly aware of the risk, yet determined. The Earth was in a galaxy Orion had been strictly warned not to interfere with.
Using his stellar wand, Orion wove a cosmic veil around Epsilon, safeguarding it from supernova. Orion and the dying star travelled through galaxies and nebulae, passing through the vibrant star fields until they reached the periphery of the Earth’s Milky Way galaxy.
Down below was Earth, a riot of colours, unlike anything in the cosmos, teeming with life and vibrancy. Epsilon gazed at Earth with fading light, tears of cosmic energy trickling down. The sight of sparkling blue oceans, swirling green and brown land and swiftly moving fluff of clouds kept it transfixed.
However, time was falling short, and Epsilon's flickering light began to dim faster. Orion, perceiving the need to leave, said, “Epsilon, we need to go back. You’re turning unstable.”
But Epsilon pleaded, “A few moments more, Orion. This beauty is worth a supernova.”
Heeding the star's wish, Orion waited. Suddenly, something unexpected occurred. Epsilon, unable to contain its excitement, surged with energy causing a disturbance in Earth's gravity. Observing this, the Earth's inhabitants were filled with awe and terror at the sight of a bright light disrupting their night sky.
Orion, realizing his grave mistake, quickly used his stellar wand to soothe Epsilon’s unstable energy. With one swift cosmic wave, Orion and Epsilon disappeared from Earth’s night sky, leaving the inhabitants in wonder at the mystic occurrence they had just witnessed.
Orion safely escorted Epsilon back and let it fulfil his destiny of becoming a supernova. With the explosion, Epsilon was no more. Despite the poignant end, Orion felt an unusual peace, content that Epsilon spent its last moments in joy, witnessing Earth’s beauty. Word of Epsilon’s journey and Orion’s act soon spread throughout Galaxia.
Back in Earth, people started compiling tales and poems about the celestial event, creating folklores that were passed down generations, incessantly reminding everyone of that mystical night when a star came too close and then vanished, leaving only its light behind.
From that day onwards, Orion came to be known across the universe as 'The Keeper of Promises', not just stars. Thus he continued his work, nurturing newborn stars and crafting galaxies, with an added bit of wisdom, honouring the memory of a star named Epsilon and upholding the promise he made.