Stardust

Hmmmm okay, I'm gonna give a kinda sorta long list of books (I also added short descriptions of the books, which will be in the parenthesis), but if you need more or different ones, feel free to ask. That goes for anyone too; if you need books, feel free to PM me and ask (I realized this likely won't happen, but I am willing all the same) Also this is all just off the top of my head, so be aware of that as well. Spoilered for size I think that's all I'm gonna say for now- this is all off the top of my head as well, so just be aware of that. I have lots more books. Um, hope you enjoy! Also sorry it took so long. Homework sucks. @NerdSandwich

*Note* So, originally this poem was my attempt at writing a song, but a) I can't play any accompanying instrument, and b) I had no idea what anything besides rest of the song should be, so I decided to post it here. I hope you guys enjoy! (Also, I know the title has nothing to do with the poem itself, but it actually would have tied in if I ever finished the song) Every day is a challenge A mountain you have to surpass And you go about trying To measure up at last Some days you feel golden Like you've won a great big prize And you feel the love And feel the strength inside But then it all changes And nothing is the same But then it all changes And you feel like you're the one to blame Your world is spinning out of control And you know that you're broken But you want to look whole So you hide all your pain All your sorrow and heartache And you carry it alone Letting it push until... you... break.

I claim the potato, giddy to be losing.

Mabel made it to the top of the Hill, with some effort. A seemingly very rich man had set up a s'mores station. "Anyone want s'mores?" He called. "Of course I want s'mores!" Mabel snapped, jabbing him in the ribs with her cane."Why else would I have come up here? Lights Cursed fool!" she muttered, taking a seat. Contrary to her earlier remark, however, she did not take any of the s'mores. She just eyed all the other people coming to the House, silently judging each one. @___ and anyone else

A FEW MINUTES YAY!

Any type specifically? Fantasy, adventure, mystery, etc?

hmmm... well if you doth need other books to be recommended, I hath many to recommend- I am currently working on my list of all the books I've ever read

*already googled it because I was doubting my memory* But yeah it's a pretty good book, from what I remember.

Well, I'm 85% sure there is a book called the Familiars where you get a pet with magic powers, such as telekinesis cats. (meaning cats that have the power of telekinesis, so they can levitate things with their minds)

Waaiiiitttt is that the book with the telekinesis cats?

Mabel scowled at them all, clutching her cane in a weathered hand. "Lights Cursed fools," she muttered under her breath. She wore trousers and a t-shirt, which was uncustomary for most women, especially those of her age. But if anyone had a problem, they could take that up with her. Personally. She could see how people were going up the Hill to the House, and found that curious. "I don't care," she scoffed to herself. "They're all idiots, I'm sure." But something, even though she wasn't quite sure what, made her set up the Hill to the house, hobbling up slowly, one languid step at a time.

Star entered the vision. Ryil the Honorspren (pronounced kinda like Rye-ill, but called Ry for short) lounged on her shoulder like a king, nodding dutifully to all that passed. Coil the Cultivationspren - named after her coils of vines- wove around Star's feet. Star smiled. "Hi, guys!"

*Debates for a really really long time about what to say, decides on something to say, then retracts what I was going to say after thinking about it more, then waits for like an hour because nothing comes to mind. Finally decides to post a cringe post about how I thought about what to post and couldn't come up with anything*

I'm a Windrunner/Edgedancer too! *high fives* Congratulations on your new oath sworn!

Hmmm fair fair. There are some strange things Duo does. Duo threatening is scary, whereas Duo being Duo is just kinda creepy sometimes.

Duo is terrifying. I can attest to that fact. Especially when it's like 10 at night and you haven't done your lesson yet.

xerox

I would like to play as a character named Mabel, an old lady who finds everything and everyone absolutely contemptible, but once you earn her trust, she is as good a friend as you can get- If that's okay. Thank you!

NOOOOOOOOOO Can't stop me from trying though!

Yes it is. I think my longest is like 16 hours. Oh well.

Yeah that lasted too long. But yes. I AM CRAZY AS WELL. CRAZY ABOUT BRANDON SANDERSON BOOKS lol I'm so cringe

Granted. The Ritz cracker is poisonous, and you die. I wish for a chicken

I realized I had posted this somewhere else, but not here, so here you go. *WARNING* Well, I'm not good at poetry, so just be aware of that. Also, I wrote this when I was super frustrated and feeling kinda depressed, so be aware of that as well. *END WARNING* Do You Know What It’s Like An attempt at poetry Do you know what it’s like To sit alone at lunch every day for three years Do you know what it’s like To be lonely, even in a crowd Do you know what it’s like To pray every day for a single friend who won’t leave you like the rest have Do you know what it’s like To not be able to remember the last time you received a genuine compliment from one of your family members Do you know what it’s like To wish you were invisible because that would be better than the apathy Do you know what it’s like To spend so long being down that you don’t remember what it’s like to be up Do you know what it’s like To wonder if anyone would notice if you left Do you know what it’s like To be shamed for doing the things you love Do you know what it’s like To smile as your world comes crashing down Do you know what it’s like To fail at the one thing you were told you were good at Do you know what it’s like To be expected to spread hope even as the world only gives you hate Do you know what it’s like To wish you could say you were okay without it being a lie Do you know what it’s like To be talked about behind your back Do you know what it’s like To wonder if anyone cares Do you know what it’s like To have everything you do never be good enough because you are the one who did it. Do you know what it’s like To be me?

*WARNING* I have many warnings to give to you. 1. THIS STORY IS LITERALLY THE FIRST STORY I EVER WROTE, SO IT IS REALLY BAD. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED. The reason I am including these older stories is partly for myself, so I can see how I have improved, and partly so you guys can laugh at the absurdity of my past writing. 2. This is a Wings of Fire fanfiction, so if you have not read those books, they will make no sense. Just saying. Actually, I guess I only have two warnings to give you. Enjoy! *CLOSE WARNING* “She’s hatching tonight!” The dragons in the castle whispered excitedly. The rainwing-nightwing princess was joining the world. The shell started to wobble. King Firestrike was the first to notice. He had wanted to stay with his wife, Queen Rose, who was sick. But she insisted that he had to protect their child. So, the nervous king protected it so fiercely, that no one wanted to even see the egg. Suddenly, the egg began to rock again. All of a sudden, the egg swayed. The winds picked the egg up, and began to carry it away. It was a mad dash to grab the egg. But no one could. The egg bobbed above their outstretched claws. The wind blasted them so fiercely, that if they even tried to fly, they would be blasted so far away, they would never find their way back. King Firestrike could only watch in horror as the egg floated in the air. He cried out when he realized the truth. His daughter was being born in a hurricane. He feebly tried again to grab the egg, but again, it swayed out of reach. He could only watch, and hope that the hurricane was kind enough to save his daughter. Suddenly, the shell split open in a burst of light, and the tiny princess joined the world. Four years later… “I don’t have to go, do I father?” Firefly asked. “Of course you have to go. You are queen of course! I am only taking care of the tribe until you are ready to take the throne! This will be a good thing!” Firestrike replied. Want to bet? Firefly thought bitterly. “Now, I know that you have a few… strange powers, but don’t let them know. If they don’t know, they can’t use it,” Firestrike explained. She poured her mind into his thoughts. “That’s not what you think! You’re just worried about your precious reputation! How could you father? I know I have powers, so what?” She snarled in his mind. He flinched, not knowing what to say. Even if he had known what to say, Firefly didn’t give him a chance to answer. She stalked away, leaving him to his own thoughts and snarled to herself. Three moons! Why does he only worry about himself? I have nine or ten powers and he is worried about his reputation! She gripped the training rail, where dragons learned how to read minds. It helped them anchor onto the calmest mind if they held onto something in reality. She flicked her tail, furious. Why did she have to go to Sapphire Dune Academy? It was for ‘special’ dragons, her father had told her. She didn’t need a stupid school to help her control her ‘curse’, as her father called it. She decided to complain to her ONLY friend, Lemur. “My dad is making me go to that horrid school! I can’t believe he is going through with it! I know I have nine or ten powers, but I don’t need that place!” Firefly cried. “I know, but he’s just worried about you. You need to control your powers. What were they again? I remember ice, fire, mind reading, prophecy, water, ground, air, time, and invisibility, but that last one isn't really a power, since all rainwings can do that,” Lemur said excitedly. “That’s all of them. But I’m still not going, even if my BEST FRIEND won’t agree with me,” Firefly said, her voice dripping with venom. She stalked away, not wanting to talk any longer with Lemur. She wasn’t really mad at her, but she didn’t want anyone to find out about her secret power. No one could know. She would apologize to Lemur later, but right now she was going to practice. She had come up with a plan. If she showed a lot of control over her powers, her father might let her stay home. She flew out to the forest, in a quiet clearing where no one would find. She decided to start practicing her invisibility. She slowly shifted her scales to match her background. She decided that should practice it in a more ‘stressful’ situation. She stalked along the ground, wriggling through a tight space into the castle. She was going to spy on her father’s secret meeting. She pressed to a wall, making sure that no one could see her, closed her eyes, and listened. “We must get rid of her,” A raspy voice cried out. Firefly recognized that voice. It was her father’s advisor, FastKill. Her tail twitched. Who are they trying to ‘get rid of’? She thought. “Yes, she must die. She is a threat to the throne,” another voice said. She knew this voice, but she didn’t know who it exactly was. She wanted to open her eyes and see who it was, but if she did they would see her. Her thoughts were interrupted by another voice. “Are you sure?” It was her father. “She hasn’t learned what she can do yet. And…” His voice lingered on the word. “She reminds me so much of her.” Firefly listened as close as she could. “Yes, if she does not die, you will lose the throne, and be known as a low-born WORM!” The mysterious voice said again. “ B-b-b-but… Fine, do what you must. Just don’t make me do it. And whatever you do, make sure Firefly is dead by morning,” Her father whispered. Firefly gasped, unable to keep silent. A deep blue spread across her scales, revealing her to the dragons. She spread her wings out, flying out of reach, emotions rolling through her, and flashing over her scales, making them turn so many different colors. FastKill flung a dagger at her, and it flew through the air, seemingly at supersonic speed. Terrified, she instinctively pulled out an energy from her core thrusting it out, and everything seemed to slow down. She tried to move out of the way of the dagger, and found that she moved much faster than it. She easily dodged it, and the other daggers that FastKill flung at her. She flew out the window, and time went back to normal. She cried out saying, “Why would you do this! You were never nice to me, but at least you weren’t a murderer! I’ll come back and kill you!” “No, you won’t,” He said in a robotic voice. Firefly looked into his eyes, and found that they looked dull, and unlike her father’s eyes. Her eyes widened when she realized what had happened. Her father was being controlled. Her gaze drifted to the mysterious stranger. They had flung back their hood, and Firefly gasped, hurt. “Lemur?” She whimpered. “W-w-w-why would you do this? You were my best friend.” “Of course. I had to get close to lower your guard. That way, you wouldn’t suspect when I would kill you.” Lemur’s voice sounded dark, and evil. “How did I not see this? I should have seen a prophecy or something!” Firefly blurted out. Lemur grinned, but in a way that sent chills down her spine. “That was the other reason I had to get close. I can block magic. That is how I am controlling your father. It is also the way I am going to control you!” Lemur yelled, thrusting a talon out. Suddenly, Firefly felt trapped. She couldn’t move, or use magic. She struggled, fighting to get free. She was so terrified that she began to store energy. The energy hummed and buzzed inside her, ready to push out. She flung back her wings, escaped the magic, and let the energy free. The energy went out slowly, starting out as a flicker of light, and then swelled to a blast of light that could blind anyone. In the confusion, Firefly escaped, promising that one day, when she was strong, she would come back and defeat Lemur. Two years later… Firefly trained every day, never stopping. Slowly her powers grew stronger, and she was soon able to use them in any way that she wanted. But, eventually, she decided that she would stay in the small village that she had found. She didn’t want to face Lemur again. Her powers were… terrifying. Besides, she was a mother now. The village that she had found was full of dragons that no one had ever seen before. CloudWings. They looked like they were made of well… clouds. She had fallen in love with a CloudWing named Hurricane. He was the one who had raised the hurricane the day she was born. They had two tiny children, and one egg, that still hadn’t hatched yet. Their oldest child was a one-year-old girl named Clevercloud. Their next was a 5 month-old boy named Twister. They had rainbow wings, and RainWing scales. They had black scales on their talons. Neither of them had been born under the moons, so neither of them had NightWing powers. Firefly loved them anyway. They were funny and adorable. Today, she was going to test them for powers. She gathered them close, so that she could test them. “Now hold still. I am going to pull some energy from your core. This will trigger any powers that you have,” Firefly said. She stretched her wings, closed her eyes, and pushed her mind into Clevercloud’s thoughts. She dug through her thoughts, until she found her core. She harnessed the energy there, and pulled it into herself. She drew her mind out of Clevercould’s, and gave her the energy. Clevercloud shivered. “Am I supposed to feel both cold and hot at the same time?” She whimpered. “No, and Yes! It means that you have two powers! Fire, and ice!” Firefly said excitedly. “This is a good thing?” Clevercloud hissed, pain creeping across her back. “Yes! The pain will subside in a moment. Don’t worry about it. I’m right here.” Firefly soothed. She drew her tail across Clevercloud’s spine. Clevercloud shivered one more time, then settled down. “Now go rest. Triggering abilities is stressful, so you will need to take a break. Your father is bringing your bed so you can watch Twister’s triggering, if you want to.” Firefly told her. Clevercloud bobbed her head, and laid down in the bed Hurricane had brought. Firefly started towards Twister, but he backed away. “Are you going to do the same thing you did to Clevercloud to me?” He whimpered. Firefly slowly nodded. “Don’t worry, it won’t hurt. You’ll be fine,” Firefly soothed. Twister looked as if he was being betrayed. “Really, it won’t hurt?” His voice dripped with sarcasm. “I don’t want you to trigger my ability if it’s like Clevercloud’s.” Firefly snarled, “You will trigger this ability! You need to be able to protect yourself!” In a burst of fear and anger, Firefly told her children her story. Their eyes widened as they heard what had happened. Twister ducked his head in shame. “Alright, do it!” He whispered. Firefly poured her mind into his thoughts, digging around until she found his core. Firefly pulled her mind out with the energy tucked inside her. She slowly thrust the energy into Twister. He cocked his head. “ It feels like I’m floating in a cloud!” He exclaimed. He stretched out his wings, bathing in the sunlight. “This means that you can control the wind, just like your father!” Firefly shouted. You can be safe now, she thought. Hurricane pressed close to her, and their tails twined together. Firefly started to walk towards their home, when they heard a sharp cry coming from the nursery. She paled, and her scales turned to a dark purple color. She started to run, but then realized that she could go faster. She flung out energy, and slowed down time. She ran as fast as she could, zooming past everyone in her way. She made it to the nursery, and set time right again. She looked in, and saw that her egg was hatching! Her scales settled down back to their normal sunset colors. She walked in, and found out that the employee didn’t know what to do, so they yelled. Firefly looked at the last egg, and promised herself that she would protect everyone she cared about. The egg started to crack, and a tiny gray, poofy arm poked through. The rest of the egg splintered, and the tiny dragon slid out. She looked just like her siblings, but instead of being white, she was a strange gray color. Firefly curled her tail around the young dragonet, and carried her home. When they got home, she looked closely at the small dragonet. She decided to take her to the doctor to make sure that she was healthy. Right then, Hurricane came into the house. “Is she okay? I heard the scream and saw you run, but I didn’t know what had happened! Please tell me,” Hurricane hurriedly said. As Firefly told him what happened, the dragonet slowly spread her wings, revealing her chest and talons. Firefly glanced at her and began to scream. The dragonet’s talons were twisted, and black. Firefly collapsed to the ground and lay there for so long, Hurricane thought she was dead. Slowly, she got up. She scooped up the tiny dragon, and carried her out the door. “I am taking her to the doctor!” Firefly sobbed, “ Maybe they can fix her! I don’t know what happened! Before I started talking to you, she was fine!” “Honey.” Hurricane started to say. “What?” Firefly snarled. He mumbled something indistinguishable, and jabbed his talons toward something behind her. Firefly turned around and saw why he was so terrified. It was Lemur. Firefly screamed, as once again she was wrapped in the unforgiving hand of magic. She fought even harder than she had two years ago. But she couldn’t get free. She began to store energy again, but Lemur called out, “No, no, no! No doing that! That is the only thing that can stop my magic! So to stop you from doing that…” Lemur trailed off. Her gaze fixated on something behind Firefly. Firefly paled. The magic released her. She crumpled to the ground, exhausted. She suddenly got up. She lunged, trying to get in front of the magic. But it was too late. The magic scooped up her newborn daughter, squeezing her tightly. “It is easier to bargain, if you have something to bargain with.” Lemur chuckled. “I have your child, and you have your power. Give up your power and I will give up your child. If you even start to think about sacrificing your child, then remember this. She hasn't even been named! Do you think that she really needs to die? And you better think fast, because I injected a poison into her. She will be dead within the hour.” Firefly’s thoughts were going at supersonic speed. How can I save her and my powers? I can’t lose her, but I can’t lose my power! What should I do? Her tail twitched. She began to feel a headache coming on. Three moons! It’s a vision! The headache flared, and the world faded to black. She saw red. Then she saw the streets coated in blood. Dragons dying. All while she sat useless, her powers gone. She saw Lemur cackling, sitting on a throne of skulls. As she came back to reality, she realized what she had to do. I named our child. She whispered in Hurricane’s head. Her name is Cumulus. I will have to sacrifice her. I’m so sorry. Goodbye, my love. Closing her eyes, she began to store energy. After she had stored as much energy as she could, she opened her eyes. “This is where you meet your end, Lemur!” She snarled. She narrowed her eyes, slowly pulsing energy. “I’m so sorry, Cumulus. I wish that you could’ve seen the world like I have.” She flung the energy out, blinding Lemur. She collapsed to the ground. She couldn’t see Cumulus anywhere. She had poured out all of her energy into this. She would die in a few minutes. She decided that she would make the best of the rest of her life. She struggled to get up. She wobbled on her legs. She slowly crept forward, making sure to keep quiet. She lunged forward, ready to finish Lemur. Lemur suddenly flipped around and slashed Firefly’s throat. Firefly gasped, pain rushing through her. She suddenly lunged forward, and snapped Lemur’s neck. She fell to the ground. Warm blood pooled around her. She slowly crawled forward. She bumped into something. It was Cumulus. She slowly stretched out her wings. Wrapping them around Cumulus, she pulsed. She sent all of her magic into her young child. She also sent her last burst of healing magic, leaving her useless, and weak. “Fly… Into.. the clouds… You will be safe.” She whispered. She lowered her head to the ground. The last thing she saw before the world faded to black, was Cumulus, healthy, her talons fixed, flying into the sky. The End