The Friendship of Sun and Moon

    By Kidist

    The Friendship of Sun and Moon cover image

    07 Mar, 2024

    two women standing in front of a sun with clouds and stars on it, one holding the hand of the other, fantasy art, a storybook illustration, Elinor Proby Adams, sun

    Long ago, Sun and Moon were the best of friends, and they never left the sky. Their bright light and warmth filled the sky all day and all night.

    a herd of sheep grazing on a lush green field under a sunset sky with clouds and trees in the background, rayonism, a storybook illustration, Asaf Hanuka, furaffinity

    The animals on the ground, however, were not as happy. The constant light and heat were causing them a lot of discomforts.

    an elephant and its baby are walking through the woods with butterflies flying around them and a sun shining through the trees, magical realism, an airbrush painting, Chris LaBrooy, highly detailed digital painting

    Among these animals were Elephant, Owl, and Baby Turtle. They were struggling the most, and they decided to call out to Sun and Moon for help.

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    Sun and Moon heard their pleas and agreed to help. They knew they couldn't leave the sky, but they could share it.

    a painting of a sunset with a moon and stars above a river and trees with flowers in the foreground, space art, a detailed matte painting, Chris LaBrooy, moon

    So, they decided to take turns. Sun would shine during the day, and Moon would shine during the night.

    a couple of elephants standing next to each other on a field under a full moon sky with a baby elephant, pop surrealism, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, storybook illustration

    But they needed someone to tell them when to switch. They asked the animals, but none were willing. They were too tired or too busy.

    a blue and yellow insect is flying over a field of daisies and a full moon in the background, fantasy art, a storybook illustration, Dan Mumford, storybook illustration

    Except for Dullfly, who was resting in the shade. Dullfly agreed to tell Sun and Moon when to switch.

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    Sun and Moon were grateful for Dullfly's help. They thanked him and promised to follow his signals.

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    The next day, when the heat was too much, Dullfly signalled to Sun. Sun, respecting the signal, started to slowly set.

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    As Sun set, Moon started to rise. The sky was filled with a soft, gentle light. The animals felt a sense of relief.

    two elephants are standing in the middle of a pond with a baby elephant in front of them and a full moon in the background, pop surrealism, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, storybook illustration

    This was the first night. The animals slept peacefully under the gentle glow of the Moon. They finally had a respite from the constant light and heat.

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    The next morning, when the world was still dark, Dullfly signalled to Moon. Moon started to set, and Sun started to rise.

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    This was the first day. The animals woke up to the warm light of the Sun. They felt energized and ready for the day.

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    From that day on, this became the routine. Sun and Moon took turns in the sky, and Dullfly told them when to switch.

    a baby elephant standing next to an adult elephant in a forest with a full moon in the background and a little green elephant standing in the foreground, pop surrealism, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, storybook illustration

    The animals were happy. They had time to rest and time to play. They thanked Sun, Moon, and Dullfly for their help.

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    Sun and Moon were also happy. They were still in the sky, but now they were helping the animals. They felt a sense of purpose.

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    Dullfly, though he was small and dull, felt proud. He had a big responsibility, and he was doing it well.

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    Sun and Moon decided to call the time when they switched as dawn and dusk. These became the most beautiful times of the day.

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    Dawn was when Sun rose and Moon set. It was a time of new beginnings. It symbolized hope and optimism.

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    Dusk was when Moon rose and Sun set. It was a time of rest and peace. It symbolized calm and tranquility.

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    And that's how things are till this day. Sun and Moon still take turns in the sky, and Dullfly still tells them when to switch.

    a group of elephants standing in a forest with a full moon in the background and butterflies flying around them, pop surrealism, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, highly detailed digital painting

    The animals still live happily. They still have time to rest and time to play. And they still thank Sun, Moon, and Dullfly for their help.

    a painting of a full moon and a lake with trees in the foreground and a mountain in the background, space art, poster art, Chris LaBrooy, moon

    And dawn and dusk still remain the most beautiful times of the day. They still symbolize hope, optimism, calm, and tranquility.

    a painting of a woman's face in the sky with a sun above her head and mountains in the background, space art, poster art, Chris LaBrooy, sun

    And that's the story of how the Sun and the Moon became friends, and how they changed the world forever.

    a couple holding hands under a full moon sky with stars and clouds in the background, with a field of grass and flowers in the foreground, neo-romanticism, a storybook illustration, Cyril Rolando, moon

    And even though many years have passed, the friendship of Sun and Moon remains the same. They still shine in the sky, bringing light and warmth to all the creatures.