Submission (#4786) Approved

Opal, still a small, spitfire of a kittom, padded through the Region of Silveil with her intricate opalescent white lantern held carefully in her paws. The lantern was made by hand to contain a special item, her pomu, an extension of herself, which had now turned into a gem, glimmered and shone in the light of the glowing flora that surrounded her. Pomus around this time of year go through hibernation and turn into gems. Opal loved her pomu dearly, and wanted to give them a beautiful home during this time of year, hence the lantern. 1

As she walked, she marveled at the beauty of her surroundings. It wasn’t the first time she had been in Silveil, but the beautiful wonders still mesmerized her. The mushrooms, plants, and trees of Silveil all emitted a soft, ethereal glow that cast a warm and inviting light on everything around them. The rivers and streams that flowed through the region sparkled and shimmered, adding to the magical atmosphere.

The pomu gem, and handmade lantern that Opal held, added to the beauty of the scene. The gem's opalescent white color was a perfect match to Opal and her white fur, and just like Opal’s fur, the pomu gem gave an opalescent sheen as the light hit it. As Opal walked, the gem caught the light and sparkled and shone, casting rainbows in every direction.

As Opal walked, she felt a sense of peace and contentment wash over her. The tranquility of the glowing flora and the beauty of her pomu lantern made for the perfect combination, and she couldn't help but feel grateful for the wonder and magic of her home.

With her lantern held high, Opal continued on her walk, taking in all the beauty that Silveil had to offer and feeling grateful for the special connection she had with her pomu. She knew that this walk would be one she would always remember, and that the memories of this magical night would stay with her forever. She couldn’t wait for her pomu to come out of hibernation and talk about everything they did together while they slept. They were, for all intents and purposes, her best friend.

Eventually, after walking through the magical forest and scenery,  Opal found a spot near a shimmering lake and decided to take a seat and enjoy the landscape around her. As she sat down, she took her pomu gem out of her lantern for a moment and held it to the shimmering lake. Opal couldn’t help but admire the way the light of her pomu gem sparkled and danced on the surface of the water. After being mesmerized by the dancing sparkles on the water’s surface, she quickly placed the gem back into the lantern, lest she forget and potentially misplace her friend. 

As she sat there, Opal began to talk to her pomu, although they were unable to reply back as they were sleeping. She told it about all the beauty she had seen on her walk, about the glowing mushrooms and the sparkling rivers. She talked about how the deep forests of Silveil were altogether something different, with their dreamlike quality, full of a myriad of bioluminescent flora and fauna. Her pomu was probably glad they couldn’t hear or reply back to Opal. The amount of times she had repeated herself to them, talking about how gorgeous Silveil was, they were bound to go mental. 

As she talked, Opal couldn't help but feel a deep sense of connection to her pomu and to the land of Silveil. She knew that this was a place like no other, a place where the magic of the night was always present, adding to the beauty of the region. She sighed in content, loving the happy and chill atmosphere around her, prattling on more about the beauty around her. 

As she sat by the shimmering lake, Opal couldn't help but feel excited for when her pomu would come out of hibernation. She imagined the two of them napping together by the glowing lake, surrounded by the beauty of the forest, flora, and wildlife. She imagined how her little pomu friend would play with her throughout the forest, or picking different flora to make a bouquet for Shimmer when they would get home, and how they would cuddle up together, safe and content in the warmth of the night.

As she sat there, Opal's eyes were drawn to the multicolored glowing fish that she could see swimming around in the lake. The fish were dazzling in the moonlight glow, their scales shimmering and shining in a rainbow of colors. They swam gracefully through the water, their movements hypnotic and mesmerizing. How she wished she could take one home as a pet, but she knew Shimmer wouldn’t accept it.

Feeling relaxed and at peace, Opal slowly drifted off to sleep, curled up with the lantern that housed her pomu gem. She felt safe and content, knowing that her pomu was there with her, even if it was still in hibernation. She knew that this was a special place, a place where she could always find peace and beauty, and she felt grateful for the connection she had with her pomu and with the land of Silveil.

As she slept, Opal knew that she would always remember this magical night, and that the memories of the glowing flora, the sparkling rivers and the eternal night of Silveil would stay with her forever.