"Twinkle, twinkle, little star,"
Destiny watches calmly as she spins round and round outside the crumbling hovel she calls home. Destiny came tonight with Destruction, who has visited the place before.
"How I wonder what you are!"
Giggling like only a child of her age can, she twirls as fast as she can manage, small hands grasping onto Delirium's.
"Up above the world so high-"
Her ragged dress swings wildly about her legs, dancing as she does. Desire has always been nearby, for Despair has been with her all her life, and she has known nothing else.
"Like a diamond in the sky."
She sees them, all seven assembled; they are welcomed friends, having always watched over her carefully.
"Twinkle, twinkle, little star,"
She missteps, falling backwards gently into the arms of Dream, who holds her close. A smile tugs at the corner of Dream's lips. She beams back at Dream brilliantly, touching a pale cheek, and for an instant Delirium is Delight.
"How I wonder what you are…"
Dream sends her to sleep and places her carefully into Death's waiting arms, and then they are all gone, leaving no proof but the sound of beating wings from far away.