Beneath the Moon

The Night Sky

"Gosh! I am beat. Where should we stay for the rest of the night?" Carly said with a yawn.

"I don't know. Maybe we could think of something." Tristan replied.

I saw a place where I think we could set fire. I went there and Harvey followed me.

"Where are you going Zeanne?"

"Harvey, I saw a place where we could set a fire place." When we get there, I picked two stones and strike them to each other. "This is perfect. They said by doing this, we could produce friction that can make fire. And look! Is it okay for you to help me gather some branches, dry leaves and other things that can make a bigger fire?"

"Sure. Don't you think we have to call the others?"

"Not now. I guess later. I want them to relax when we call them."

"Okay. I get it. You're a good friend Zeanne. I can't believe no one befriended you before." Harvey smiled at me.

When we gathered everything and we need to set a fire, I strike the stones again even harder. I made fire!

"You did it Zeanne! By the way, I found some trunks where we can seat. But where should we sleep?" He said.

"Hmm...maybe the banana leaves could do the trick." I said.

"Brilliant!" He exclaimed.

We carried the trunks and gather them around near the fire. Next we searched some banana leaves and coconut shells then we washed the shells at the near river.

"Where did you learn all of this?" He asked.

"My half-brother, Zhean taught me. We used to camp before. I miss him. He's the only family I got." I replied while a tear fell from my eyes.

"Don't worry Zeanne. You'll see him soon." He said.

From a distance, we heard some voices calling. "... ZEANNE!... HARVEY!... Guys where are you?!—"

"Everyone! We're here!" I shouted and waved my hands.

"Oh there you are. We've been looking all over for you." Lance said.

"Surprise!" Me and Harvey shouted.

"My! This is wonderful! Harvey you're great! This is amazing!" Tristan exclaimed.

"Actually, this is all Zeanne's idea. She made all of these. I just assisted her." Harvey said with a smile. "What can you say Tristan?" Tristan smirked. I guess he really love to smirk.

"For the second thought, it's really horrible. It's so cheap. No offense thief but it's true." Tristan said.

"Are you nuts Tristan? Zeanne is so amazing! And she's not a thief. Just so you know, she didn't know it."

"Whatever Terrence. I'll just go near the fire. I'm freezing" he walked near me. "Zeanne, you're amazing... Stupidly amazing thief." He whispered the last part. He's really mad at me.

"Don't mind Tristan. He'll be okay with you soon." Carly said and held my shoulders.

"I'm fine. I'll get use to it." I said and smile. But you know, I'm somewhat guilty. They lost their special gifts because of me.

Later on, we found something for dinner and went to sleep. Well not me. I can't sleep so I stayed awake and stare at Luna while lying on the leaves. "Thank you Luna for giving them. I just don't know if I can keep them. But all I ask is a strong bond to keep them together forever. Tristan is still mad at me but you know, I can stay lonely just to keep them friends and give them some peace. They're so kind to me but I don't know how can I repay them. Maybe just to know what really happened to their magic. I really don't understand." I really don't know anyone I can talk to.

"Who are you talking to Zeanne?"

"Uh no one. It's just my habit when I can't sleep. Goodnight Harvey."

"Okay? Goodnight Zeanne. Sweet dreams." Harvey said and smile. Then he go to sleep. I also went to sleep. Let's call it a day.

"Zeanne? Sweetie?" How come she's in front of me? Is this real? I don't know what's happening.

"Mom? How? Am I dead?"

"No Zeanne. We're here..." Dad showed up and touched my head and my chest. "We're here in your mind and specially in your heart."

"Oh Mom! Dad!" I hugged them tight. I miss them so much. "But what are you doing here? You want to tell me something? Can you explain me what happened to the necklace you gave me? Look." I showed them the moonstone.

"Sweetie, the truth is, it's a real moonstone in disguise. It will show its true self in the right person who deserve it."

"But why it's red instead of blue or white if its really a moonstone?"

"Actually Zeanne, it changes color base in the person who wears it. 1877, it's white because its guide was a rabbit. In your Mom's time, it's blue because it's guide is the moon itself. Now, its guide is a ladybug." Dad said.

"But why did it steal my friends' magic and turn one of them to a cat?" Wait, did I say my friends?

"You didn't. Just say this..."

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