Bella

1. The Dream of Destiny

Bella was not just any worker bee; she was a diligent and optimistic member of her hive, always willing to go the extra mile for the community. But her world turned upside down when she had a dream—an ethereal encounter that felt more real than reality itself.

In the dream, Bella found herself surrounded by a soft, golden light, and before her stood an angelic figure. The angel's wings shimmered like the morning sun, and its voice was soothing yet firm.

"Bella," the angel said, its voice echoing in the quiet of Bella's mind, "by the time the sun sets today, your journey on Earth will end."

Bella woke up with a start, her tiny heart pounding in her chest. The dream was so vivid, so clear, that she couldn’t shake the feeling of impending doom. Was it a prophecy? A warning? Bella had always been a rational bee, but this dream felt different—it felt like a glimpse into her future.

She buzzed nervously in her small chamber, her mind racing. If today was truly her last day, she couldn’t just go about her usual routine. No, she needed to make the most of it, to do all the things she had always wanted to do but had never had the chance—or the courage—to try.

And so, Bella took a deep breath and began to write down her wishes, one by one. Each wish represented a dream, a longing, a desire that she had kept hidden in the recesses of her heart. With each wish she wrote, her resolve grew stronger. If today was her last day, it would be a day to remember.

Bella's Bucket List:

Reconnect with old friends.
Collect the sweetest nectar from the rarest flowers.
Explore the meadow beyond the hill.
Dance in the sunlight.
Help a fellow creature in need.
Make peace with the wasps.
Leave a legacy in the hive.
Witness the sunset from the highest flower.

With her list complete, Bella set out to fulfill her final wishes, determined to live her last day to the fullest.

2.  Rekindling Old Friendships

The first item on Bella’s list was to reconnect with old friends. Over time, the demands of the hive had caused her to lose touch with many of her closest companions. One friend in particular, Buzz, had been her partner in crime during their early days as workers. They had explored the fields together, shared secrets, and dreamed of adventures beyond the hive. But as the seasons passed, they had drifted apart, their lives consumed by the relentless routine of the hive.

Bella knew that she couldn’t let the day pass without seeing Buzz again. She buzzed through the familiar pathways of the hive until she found him, diligently collecting pollen near the edge of the meadow.

“Buzz!” Bella called out, her voice filled with warmth and a hint of urgency.

Buzz looked up, surprised but pleased to see her. “Bella! It’s been too long! How have you been?”

“I’ve been… good,” Bella replied, though the weight of her dream lingered in her tone. “But today, I realized how much I miss our time together. I was hoping we could spend the day like we used to.”

Buzz’s face lit up. “I’d love that. Let’s make today an adventure, just like old times.”

They spent the day reminiscing, visiting the places that had once been their playgrounds—the field of wildflowers where they had first learned to collect nectar, the tall grass that had hidden them from the world, and the small stream where they had watched their reflections ripple in the water.

As they laughed and shared stories, Bella felt a sense of warmth and contentment. She realized that reconnecting with Buzz wasn’t just about reliving the past—it was about cherishing the bonds that had shaped her into the bee she was today.