Haru

The first thing she saw when she opened her eyes was light. A brilliant light bright enough to blind. She turns her face away and shuts her eyes once more. Her talons attempt to dig into the ground beneath her but she felt nothing but a cold, hard surface. Confused, she carefully opens her eyes once more. The ground below her was made of what looked to be dark blue crystal which glittered like stars. As she tilts her head to look above her, she sees millions of shining orbs in the sky. They flow together in a lazy way, like fish in a calm river.

Her confusion only grew as the moments passed. Where was she? How did she even come to be in this place? What even was this place. The questions swirled in her head, making her dizzy. Suddenly, the light from moments before was by her side again. It was more bearable to look at now and she could make out the figure of another dragon.

"Beautiful, isn't it?" The dragon had a glowing aura around her. Her kind golden eyes land on the young dragon beside her. "The Soul Stream, we call it. All dragon souls come here to rest once their time on the surface is up." Her voice was soft and soothing, almost motherly as she explained the orbs in the sky.

The young dragon feels something like concern well up inside of her. She had heard of the Soul Stream from the elders. If she was seeing it now, that must mean...

"S-So...I'm...I've-" She struggles to find her words. The other dragon nods with a soft sigh. Her eyes are suddenly full of sadness.

"Yes. But you you get to rest here, among us who make up the stars." She nods "Come with me, little one. I am Siva, and I will make sure you are comfortable here with us." the dragon, Siva, tilts her head with a smile.

"Siva," the dragon repeats. "Like...the Goddess Siva?" She was astonished that the Mother of all Dragons herself would come greet her.

A glint of amusement appears in the goddess's eyes. She stands and spreads her glowing wings. "Come, my little one. You have been deemed worthy to be part of the Celestial Council." She touches the tip of her snout to the other dragon's.

The dragon's eyes widen. A bright light shines throughout her body, and she feels incredibly warm. She was suddenly glowing like Siva and her body was shining like stars. She shudders as Siva moves away from her. She felt strangely lighter now. She spreads her glitterings wings and flaps them a few times. They were stronger than they had ever been before. She caught a glimpse of Siva sporting a proud expression.

"Follow me. The others are awaiting your arrival." Siva turns away.

The young dragon could only watch in awe as the goddess gracefully strides away. she trots along behind her, wondering what the goddess had in store for her.