Among The Stars

Who . . . Am I? I can't seem to remember anything. I sat up on the bed where I was laying. This place isn't familiar, can anyone tell me where I am?

I still feel a bit dizzy, but I managed to get up. I can say that this room where I'm currently staying is really pretty. It is spacious, and the walls and floor are both pastel in color. Exactly what I like. There was also a star shaped pillow on the floor, with a name "Diana" stitched on it.

As I was walking, I saw a lot of polaroid photos pinned on the mini bulletin board. I was shocked when I saw that it was all me. Hence, it is now safe to assume that I am in my own room. I must've taken a lliking about stars and galaxy, because almost all of my photos there are me--- stargazing on my own. But, one photo caught my attention. It was me and my family, I guess? I On the photo, we were taking a picnic. I was about to run my fingers through the smooth surface of the picture, but my head started to ache. I massaged my temples, hoping that the pain would go away. Suddenly, I felt my world swirling, it feels like I'm being transported into another dimension.

"Mom, mom!" A little girl was holding a toy telescope while calling her mom. I was about to walk away when I heard something that made me froze on where I was standing.

"Yes, Diana?" The mother said. What's going on? Why am I seeing myself in the past? It seems like I can see them, but they don't see me.

"I figured out, that me and stars have something in common!" The little me said those words with delight.

Mom walked closer to her, and stared at her eyes full of joy. "Okay, my dear, what is it?"

"Stars come from stellar nebula. I can say that this represents hospital in real life! Mom, I was born in a hospital, right?" Little Diana narrated.

"Yes, my dear. What else?"

"Hmm. . . Stars are formed by different elements. Carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen! I thought and thought about these, and elements are somehow like you, guys."

"In what aspect?"

"Carbon represents my friends. . . Nitrogen represents you, my family! And then, oxygen represents my relatives. You are the ones that educate me about almost all of the things, just like the stars are formed by those elements! Isn't that right, mom?" Little Diana asked, while still keeping a smile on her face. It must be so nice to be a kid. . . Having nothing serious to worry about. No problems or whatsoever.

As their conversation ended, I felt the pain in my head again. What the hell is happening? Before I even knew it, I was transported to another place. Another me is here, I guess? The girl looks like she's around nine to eleven years old.

"Stellar nebula, average star or massive star, red giant or red supergiant, planetary nebula or supernova, white dwarf or bl--- argh, what is it again?" Little Diana was studying for a Science Quiz Bee, and she is currently studying about the life cycle of stars.

"Aha! It's black hole!" She said triumphantly. I smiled while looking at her. This must be me on my childhood days, and it really is refreshing to remember who am I.

"Average stars are made of hydrogen and helium. . ." She muttered under her breath. It was almost a whisper, just like when saying a prayer or something.

"Diana, are you done reviewing?" A middle aged woman asked her, it is probably her teacher.

Diana quickly looked at the teacher, and nodded.

"You see, Diana. . . Hydrogen and helium are some of the elements that a star has, right? I can compare you to oxygen, because you seem so free. And, you know what? Hydrogen reacts badly with air, it can cause fires. Meanwhile, if people inhale pure helium, they can die in minutes because of asphyxiation. But then, if helium and oxygen are mixed, they can be used to treat breathing difficulties. Those are the kinds of enemies--- one is that you never got along with, and the other one is that you can actually be friends, too."