Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you too...
Also, she's very pretty <3 O.o

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"Hera is my name,
My story, I will explain..."





I'm very much into poems so that is what I will do with this, I just have to find the time for this O.o

She was born between the time of day and teh time of night. She was born colorless and as she grew older she grew more and more sad that she was not as vibrant as her older sibling and friends. Everyday she prayed the the creators Krinadon and Fiona to make her as lovely as they. Every day she prayed and everyday they heard her. but how to color her was a troubling dilemma Faiona wanted her to be colored as the dusk was and Krinadon wanted to make her bright. They both wanted to make her beautiful. It was then an Aurleon passed over colored as a peacock with vibrant green and sapphire hues that they both grinned. Krinadon made her feathers like that of a peacock and Faiona made her as lovely as Dusk. They both grinned and said 'perfection'. they had given her her colors at night when no creature was stirring and when she woke all her siblings were in awe as she was no longer blank but Dusk at perfection.





Sandhya

For me to take you home you need a name. But how do you name a creature a gorgeous as the Dusk sky? With such lovely features you remind me very much of a dark peacock but naming you 'Peacock just wouldn't do. You must have a name that is as lovely as you are bright. You are the night sky full of hues of blues,black, and greens. Your peacock eyes are the night stars, giving us light to see. Your nature is kind and loving. A name four you should be as you are. i think the name Sandhya is just as you are. the meaning of Twilight; Evening; Dusk; Perfection are all you. so Sandhya is the name i bless upon you.

The lovely griffi nudges my hand again. "So soft..." I murmur unconciously.

She gives me a bemused look and makes a sound deep in the back of her throat as if she's laughing at me. Then, as if remembering where we are she makes a start and looks around anxiously.

"Hey now! You're okay. Don't worry..." I try soothing her and end up softly humming some old lullabye that I'd almost forgotten. It seems to do the trick and she settles gracefully down on the grass below her. Slowly I sit down beside her. "Uhm... Well. We're in my garden," I motion to the various roses around us. "Sometimes I come out here to look at stars."

After hesitating a moment, I cautiously ask "Miss, where are you from?"

She gives me a sad look before turning her gaze skywards. I try to look where she does, but all I see are the stars, particularly the constellation of the peacock. Deciding to give it up, I ask for her name, only to get the same response. Sighing, I look up at the stars again. "May I call you Pavo, then. That's the name of the peacock's constellation."

She gives me a happy look. "Alright then, Miss Pavo."

I gently lean against her when I suddenly feel tired. "Miss Pavo, do you know the story of that constellation?

"Long ago, in Ancient Greece, the peacock was the sacred guardian of the queen goddess, Hera. It was unrecognizable as the bird it is now though. Instead, it was a fierce griffi, much like yourself. One day, the god Apollo slew the griffi to get to the treasure that Hera had tried to hide.

"When Hera had found out that her beloved griffi had died, she immediately went to it's side. Taking one of it's wing feathers, she formed the bird we know today. Then, as the griffi was about to die, she put it in the stars as the constellation Pavo. That way her companion would live on forever alongside her."

I yawned tiredly and gently petted Pavo's soft fur. She made a cooing sound and folded her wings over me.

Overtaken by the warmth of Pavo's wings and my own tiredness, I felt myself drift off to sleep. As I went, I heard something from Pavo.

She was humming a gentle lullabye. One I'd almost forgotten.

The Star that dreamed

I was born in the darkest night, my job? lighting the sky at night. I was different than Mother and Father and my siblings. The whole of Sylestia called my Mother Yue or Moon, my Father was known as North Star They were the brightest in all the skies of Sylestia ruling over their domain - The Night.

My siblings and I were all known as stars, we danced and played all the night long and slept at daybreak. When we had races we were called shooting stars or mistaken for comets. My brothers and sisters would often group together forming what was known as constellations. Each group given a different name we called team names. I was never part of a team, I was a lone star, always on my own never feeling like I belonged. I often looked upon the world below and wondered what it would be like to walk among them. I wished it with all my heart.

My mother and father called me one day and told me, they had spoken to the powers that ruled our world and they had agreed on this Winter feast, to grant my fondest wish. I would be allowed to walk among the world below.

"There are rules my child'" my Father stated. "You must obtain a Sylestia born companion within 3 moons and be given a name, by your companion If you wish to remain on the world below. But know this once you obtain a name you can never return. So be sure this is what you truly wish."

I saw tears in my parents eyes, but I knew what I wanted so I said as confidently as I could seeing my parents cry. "Father, Mother, I really wish to go to the world below, May I ?" My parents smiled and nodded. My mother bid me come close to her. She bathed me in light and I began to transform. " To aid you in your quest for a companion we have been granted to give you these gifts... :-

1- The form of a Griffi, in honor of the festival
2- Wings imbued with my love and light
3- Feathers colored in night to remind you of home
4- A memento from your Siblings specks of dust that shine bright.
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5- Finally the gift of dreams, from your father.

These gifts come at a price, once you awake on the world below you will have no voice, until your companion is found." Once my mother had finished speaking I was blinded by light, so strong my new body collapsed. I woke on the world below. I thought I heard my father tell me "look to your dreams", but I could no longer tell for certain.

I set on my quest in search of a companion, I looked at many people, all seemed happy and caring but I could not see myself we any of them, though I knew not why. I knew there had to be a special companion somewhere. It took 1 moon of searching before I came across a party, they looked ready for battle, so I followed at a careful distance. They were exploring dungeons and fields completing quests and mission set by others in need. I thought perhaps this could be the one? they were seemingly liked by the companions in their party.

It would do no harm to test this person's heart, I thought. So I followed and using the gift of dreams, I showed my potential companion, a dream of me and a challenge to find me, using my fathers words to issue the challenge 'Look to your dreams'. Once that was done I waited for the morning to see if they would search or not. They called their party companions to them and set off. I followed, hidden by shadows. They came upon a dungeon Aryth's spire, they called it.

They ventured deep into the spire and eventually came upon several enemies, they were defeated easily, until they were ambushed. one enemy had broken through past the 3 companions and was heading straight for the person, I lunged from the shadows, only thinking no not that one. my wings were swift and I managed to stop the attack. I found myself surrounded by the 3 companions and this strange but interesting person. I thought they would attack but the person held a hand and the others stood fast, watching me.

" You, you are from my dream, I've been searching for you, though I did not know if you were real, you are the most majestic and beautiful Griffi, I have ever seen, I thought it might have been my imagination." I fluttered my wings took off and circled the group landing gracefully. The person laughed. " Yes I can see you are real, lucky for me, since I was following my dreams."

The person turned to their party and said, "what do you think would you like a new companion?" all 3 companions looked at me smiled and nodded their heads in agreement. "Good!." Turning to me they said "Would you like to come with us ? Your feathering and patterns are unique, I have never seen your mutations and genes on a Griffi before. I would be honored if you'd accompany us on our journey from now on."

The person's companions headbutted them one by one, making them laugh once more. " Ok,ok, WE would be honored if you'd accompany us." They corrected themselves. I nodded I would, but wondered how I would tell them I wanted a name. I did the first thing that came to my mind. I tentatively walked closer toward the person and gently nuzzled them. I tried my hardest to convey my feeling and silently asking for a name. I also wanted them to take me home and show me more of their wonderful world, I had longed to be part of for so long. "What do you think gang? Shall we name her Stardust Dreams ?" I looked at the 3 companions they were nodding and smiling. "What do you think, pretty girl? do you like Stardust Dreams ?" I Jumped for joy, crying out in glee, now I had my name my voice returned and I chirped in gratitude as I lifted my new companion on my back and flapped my wings.

My new companion laughed and smiled, Ok that settles it lets go home. Gang lead the way, Stardust Dreams, take flight. I gladly did as asked and as I followed, I finally felt I was where I belonged and looked forward to the future together with my companions. I'd searched for one and found many.

Sitting before her, I tilted my head up and squinted in the nights fog. The lights from my home spread a Christmassy glow across the snow coated earth laid out around us. Looking into the face of such a creature, I felt her name was already coming out and without thought I answerd her gesture. "Asteria, the Griffi Goddess of Mythology and Legend? But.. how? Why me?" The Goddess of Oracles and Falling Stars gave a knowing look of patience and understanding. Sitting down next to the young adventurer, the mighty Griffi flexed her wing out over the girl, pulling her closer. Asteria glanced down, tilting herself so she could sit between her starry wings. A burst of speed sent them reeling down the path, a winter's touch had fallen thick upon the forest that lomed

Name: Azure the Mythical Knight

Told in books all around Sylestia is the myth of the knight of the skies. This majestic creature is said to look over the world of Sylestia from above, and generally does not interfere with worldly affairs.

This griffi that has appeared before us is the same as the one told in the tales; although, she is now retired after recently letting her pupil, that she has taught for thousands of years, take the position she once had. With too much time on her hands and to relieve her boredom, she decided to live amongst humans to understand them more. How else would we get the chance to encounter a creature of myths and legends!

Starry Night

Part 1

You're lost on a cold Christmas night trying to find your way out of a terrible storm. You don't let your spirits down yet as you walk through the heavy snow. You look upon the beautiful winter night the stars shine and the moon glows in an unusual way as if looking down at you with a warm smile. It was she that was behind all of this, the Christmas glory itself. With shimmering features, she could take you beyond any dream. Like your guardian angel she flies down and nudges your hand. It must of been magic because suddenly you feel the warmth strive inside you and you know that this majestic creature is about to send you on a journey youll never forget. You feel lost no more, you feel stronger, happier, braver, you feel like you were born and raised in the storm. The regal creature takes you into a Christmas miracle.


Part 2

You wake up and see that youre in a warm, cozy bed. Was it all a dream? You smell a delicious smell. What is that good smell? You rush down stairs of candy cane, wait candy cane? you think to yourself. Then you see someone baking a yummy meal. Here try some pudding, maybe some cranberry pie said the man. You look confused at him. Then he says
How silly of me not to tell you my name I am Chef Francois while he puts pies, cakes on the table You eat and eat the meal, so tasty every bite! You know its still Christmas youve missed nothing, since its the day of giving why dont you stuff some stockings? said Chef Francois. You agree, and when you leave the house its no surprise the Majestic Giffi was there to lead you to another Christmas dream.


Part 3
Youre on the Griffis back as you ride to a nearby house and it the house you see stockings. You go into the house and start stuffing the stockings with the Griffi, lots of presents for everyone. You then see that youve missed a house your own. But the Griffi already took care of yours. As you slowly walk away you wonder what the Griffi put in yours. You also arrive at the advent calendar area to fill everyone's calendar with a little peacock feather. You dig in your bag and realize that you have 2 of the 3 feathers like everyone else. When you come to yours, you see an unopened slot, you open it and receive the last feather. The Griffi takes the 3 feathers and turns them into a beautiful long feather. Youre about to take it back until you realize the Griffis magic wasnt over yet. It turns the feather into a egg, a Griffi egg!! It gently hands the egg to you. And takes you home from your Christmas journey. When you arrive home you look at the egg and you remember the Griffi you meet and how it all started when you saw the beautiful night sky. You think of the perfect name youll never forget, Starry Night you whisper, Starry Night! Thats your name! you say. And a Merry Christmas Everyone!!!

(I wanted to incorporate the other peacock griffis into the story, explain why they're suddenly here. Hope this works.)

It is right on the border between sleep and waking that she appears. Radiant blue feathers wave softly in a wind I don't think really exists. "Greetings to you, O Kind One." Her voice is resonant with unsung notes, though her beak does not move. "I am Leilah, the Beautiful Dream. I seek you out now because my people need your help. Our realm is dying; it withers under it's own age and cannot support us any longer. Without your aid, we are doomed to vanish with it."

She closes her eyes, nodding at my expression of shock and dismay. "We cannot survive here, so we come to you with the only solution our wisest minds have found. If you accept the responsibility, we can be reborn in your world. We would diminish as mere pets, unable to speak to you as now or walk amongst your dreams, but it would ensure that we do not die completely. We sought you out as your heart is kind and warm. You care for all under you as if they are your own blood. We would do well as your pets. Please, will you help us? Will you take us in as eggs and raise us to be your own?"

A draft threatens to wake me as I hastily try to say yes. And in that moment, I realize I am not alone. There are so many other kind hearts saying yes to her plea. The warmth from each one brushes my own and fills me with purpose. We can save Leilah and her people, if we only say yes.

I waited. Not easily found, I stood in the cold Arctic, waiting, just waiting by myself. I wanted someone who could love. Someone who could hold me like the stars at night. That I could fight for, help, become a companion to. My name was unknown. I didn't have one. But as my parents turned to go, they had said one word. Moonstar. Was that my name? I would never know, for my parents had become lost among the stars.
A pair of boots trudged by. And another. And another.They didn't notice me, buried under the snow. Suddenly, a pair of cloven hooves stopped to the left of where I was buried. "Sylesti? Is this where a Sylesti is?" they said, their voice loud. I wanted to whisper, "Don't find me." They reached their slender arms through the hole as I scratched, scratched, scratched, at their hands. They yelled, nearly dropping me. But they kept pulling me through the ice.

To be continued...

She was born to the stars. She watched them being born. She watched over their lives and she has watched them die. For ages she has walked among the stars, learning their patterns and paths and life cycles. Over the ages she has become marked by the stars to show their respect and love for her. She has always been kind and caring for her stars. They were the only friends she had for so long. Like so many stars, she has now fallen to Sylestia and searches for new friends and someone to guide her through this phase of her journey. She calls herself Star Guide.