Once Upon a Blue Moon
Prologue
"Mamma, what's that?"
She followed her daughter's gaze as see looked out her window. "What are you looking at?" She smiled at the child.
The little girl brushed a strand of blonde hair from her face and pointed at the night sky. "That blue moon."
Her mother looked up. Nestled amongst the stars was a beautiful blue planet, sparkling like a jewel. She let out a small laugh. "That's Earth, little one," she replied. "That's where the Earthlings live."
"It's so pretty." The young blonde haired child crawled just that little bit closer to the window. She wanted to reach out and touch the strange and beautiful planet.
She felt her mother gently stroke her hair. "Yes, it is. But you must never go there, little princess. It is forbidden."
"But why not?" Bright blue eyes looked up curiously.
She pulled her daughter in close, wrapping her arms around her. " Only Earthlings are allowed on the blue planet."
The little girl let out a small huff as some of her mother's long silver hair fell on to her face. It tickled. "But what if I want to play with them?"
Her mother laughed and kissed her daughter's head. "You have plenty of friends to play with here, little one. Friends who are expecting you tomorrow at the ball. Here, let me tuck you in."
The little princess slipped under the covers as her mother tucked her in. They kissed goodnight.
"Night, mamma."
"Good night, princess."
As her mother slipped out, the little princess gazed out of her window at the mysterious blue planet. She gave a little sigh.
Just what wonders could be found on that beautiful planet?