Star and Moon watched Space fly away in fear. Star couldn't believe what she had just heard. Her own friend was a Demon Bat? It wasn't possible, yet...her father was one. She thought she was dreaming, but she would have woken up by now. She didn't know whether or not to be frightened or...

Wait, she thought. She's my friend! She would never hurt us, and just because she's a demon doesn't mean she has no heart.

Star turned to Moon to see the purple fairy have a horrified expression. Moon then said, "What are we going to do?"

Star was confused. "What do you mean? Yeah we have to somehow get her to calm down but-"

Moon interrupted. "No not that! I meant about her being one of them. What will Starlight Village think? If we go back we'll be separated from her! I don't want that to happen." She added, "And, what if she became a demon from the inside just now? You saw how mad she got!" Moon looked to have tears forming in her eyes.

Star grabbed Moon's shoulders and looked at her. "What are you talking about? She would never become a demon within! She was scared of being taken away too. I don't quite understand why she got that mad, but the point is that she's our friend. And it doesn't matter what someone's genetics are, it's what's inside. It doesn't matter what Starlight Village thinks, she would never hurt a soul. And you know that." Moon seemed to be calming down.

Star let go of Moon's shoulders, and Moon said, "You're right. It doesn't matter if she has the ability and appearance as a demon, she is still the kind and loving friend she is. But is it a good idea to go after her? I think we should let her calm down herself."

Star agreed. "Yeah. But if she doesn't come back at night, we will have to go find her ourselves."

Max and Tina, who have been standing to the side the entire time, had confused expressions. The two walked up to the fairies, and then Max asked, "What just happened? You guys woke the entire town and had us frightened!" Tina cut in. "Could you explain what she meant by being your enemy?"

Star and Moon exchanged glances. The four walked closer to the Abandoned Playhouse and the fairies started their private explaination about Space.

III

Space flew past over the Edge and down the long drop. She couldn't look at her friends anymore. She couldn't look at how terrified they looked. She promised herself she would never scare them again. So, she went off to try to find a place to hide.

Space entered a dark room, but kept going. She then flew through an extremely large door and entered a human balcony. She went up and landed on a human sized book shelf. She went under a book and hid in its shadow.

She curled up in a ball and thought back at how she was slightly jealous of her friends having something a little special. But if this is what made her special, she would have done anything to take it back.

She began to think of what her friends would be doing by now. Friends? Their not my friends anymore! A demon wouldn't have friends! They don't understand! I'm a Demon Bat! She began to cry when she continued the thought to where they might be hating her. Of course they would be hating me! I'm related to something that harmed their families. What would happen if I return to Fairitaina? What would the village do to me?

Her thoughts got darker and darker, to the point where she got reminded of her father. That cold-hearted beast! Why did he have to be my father? He ruined my life! I will never forgive him for this. She then closed her eyes and cried.

III

"Impossible!" shouted Max, after hearing the story. "How could there be an actual vampire thing in this universe?"

Star replied, "I don't know! It's just how it is on our planet!"

Tina then said, worriedly, "Well, we will have to ask you two and Space to leave. We can't have her here if she's harmful. I'm sorry, but we need to keep our town safe."

Star and Moon looked at the dog in disbelief. "No! She's our friend! And we have nowhere else to stay! I promise you, she will not hurt anyone here." begged Moon.

The king and queen looked unconvinced. Star said, "You guys can't do this. We have had a very harsh day and we can't end it off as outcasts. Please, we promise nothing will go wrong!"

Tina and Max looked at each other and sighed. Max responded, "Okay. But if Space attacks anyone here even once, you are all exiled. Understand?" Star and Moon nodded.

"Good. Now, I suggest you should stay away from everyone for a while. They're scared after Space's transformation, and may think you two are demons too." said Tina. Star looked around and saw animals looking at them with frightened eyes. They were all huddled in their plastic beds.

Star and Moon stayed in the playhouse after Max and Tina went back to their home. They stayed there until the sun went down, and Space was no where to be seen. It was then time to look for her. Star and Moon then flew from their spots and began to fly to the Edge.

Before they were able to, Max stopped them. He asked, "Where are you guys going?"

Star answered. "We're going to look for Space."

"Oh, okay. And one thing." Star and Moon listened closely to Max, thinking it was important. "If demons are as violent as you say they are, then be careful."

Passing the fact that he was telling them to be careful around their friend, Star and Moon nodded. They then flew to the Edge and looked down it. The area was incredibly large; Space could be anywhere. It was also very dark, except for moonlight streaming through windows.

They flew down and looked around for places Space might be in. There were three human sized doors, which were closed, and the open door; she couldn't have gone in the closed off rooms. Star looked on one side of the room while Moon looked in the other side. Star couldn't see much, so she wouldn't be able to spot Space from in there.

Star moved to the top of the open door, and peeked in the room. She flew a little bit in, but then heard heavy breathing. She turned around and saw a figure huddled under a book. She looked closer and saw wings. It's Space!

The orange fairy slowly flew out and went to Moon. Moon was easy to spot since she was glowing. She flew to the glowing fairy and whispered, "Moon, I found Space!"

Moon turned around and whispered back. "Really? Where is she?"

"Follow me!" Star then led Moon to the open door. They went in and slowly floated to the book that had the fairy covered. They peeked in the small shelter and saw Space. Star and Moon backed away.

Star quietly said, "Space?"

Space quickly turned her head. She looked to have been crying. Space harshly replied, "What do you want?"

Moon said, "Space, I know you are having a really hard time. But you can't stay there forever. Please come out."

Space responded, "No! I won't go back and you can't make me!"

Star urged her on. "It doesn't matter if you're a demon. We still care for you. You're still the kind fairy you are. We know you won't hurt us. There's nothing to be scared of."

Space was about to reply but instead a loud shriek came out of her. She gasped and covered her mouth. "I'm sorry. I'm sorry..."

Space turned her back on them. Star and Moon glanced at each other; they needed Space to come out one way or another.

Moon tried again. "The town's letting us stay; Max and Tina says it's okay."

Space looked back at them, confused. "B-but they know I'm a threat."

Star went on even more. "You're not a threat. You may look like a demon on the outside, but you are Space on the inside. Just because you're half demon doesn't mean you're cruel and harmful. And you know that." The orange fairy hoped that would work.

Space thought for a moment. Moon and Star just stood there and prayed their friend would listen to their advice. After a while, Space slowly got up and walked out of under the book. She still had tears in her eyes, and she looked exhausted.

Star and Moon went towards her and landed on the bookshelf. Space was quiet for a bit, but surprised the two with a hug.

"I'm sorry! I'm sorry I ran away! I-I didn't want to be seen like that! I felt l-like everyone's going to hate me! You guys are the best! I could never live without you!" shouted Space. Star and Moon hugged the half-demon back.

Star was happy Space was a bit better. Even though she couldn't quite feel the same pain, she would make sure Space was okay. Even if it meant everyone else would deny her being a demon.

I feel so horrible...and I wonder what the other LPSs will respond to this. And apparently the hints of the lesson in this story were clear: Wait...do I really need to repeat? Well, this is it for now. I'll be back!