StarsThe forest was still and quiet as pale, full moon lit up the night. A short, brown bat was sitting on a large tree's branch as she looked up at the stars, trying to find the few constellations she recognized. Vivie's ears were laid flat against her head, and her wings were tucked in close to her body. She had her tail in her paws, brushing the fluffy fur on her tail tip as she thought. Would she ever be able to fly high like those she looks up to? Could she ever be the one to inspire others? Or would she fall, fall like so many before her? Vivie hopped off the branch, extending her wings to fly up above the forest, and stood at the very top. She glanced down to see how high up she was and shivered. Would it be worth it to rise up and do the things she'd really like to try? Even if it meant she might plummet all the way to the ground? Or was it better to stay where she was? Safe and comfortable? The brown bat let out a sigh, thinking about how she'd much rather stay where she'd always been. She was safe, and nothing scary happened to her, but... It was also boring at the same time. She hasn't experienced things like her friends or family have. She longed to be able to do the things her friends can do, to go out in the world, and not be chained to her family. The little bat shivered again, thinking about what it must be like going out on one's own like that. How could anyone do something like that? Was that really something she'd ever be able to do? Maybe... Maybe one day she could. Maybe one day she'd gather the courage. She'd like that.gif