The Little Prince and the Pilot

    By João Vittor

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    22 Mar, 2024

    a boy standing on a rock looking at the stars in the sky above him and a green sky with stars, space art, a detailed matte painting, Cliff Childs, official art

    Once upon a time, on the tiny asteroid B 612, there lived a curious and gentle boy who was known as the Little Prince. He loved to explore his asteroid and watch the stars twinkle in the night sky.

    a boy in a green uniform standing on a hill with birds flying around him and a sky full of stars, space art, a storybook illustration, Cliff Childs, official art

    One day, the Little Prince decided to leave his asteroid, hopping on a flock of birds migrating across the universe. His destination? Earth, a planet brimming with life and mysteries.

    a man in uniform standing next to a plane in the desert with another plane in the background and another plane in the background, retrofuturism, poster art, Colin Middleton, dieselpunk

    Meanwhile, in the vast Sahara desert, a pilot was busy fixing his broken plane. He was marooned, miles away from civilization, with only the seemingly endless sands for company.

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    The Little Prince landed on Earth and began his journey, exploring the wilderness. He was excited to discover new things and meet new friends.

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    The Pilot, in the midst of his struggle, spotted a tiny figure approaching. To his surprise, it was a child, a young boy with golden hair dressed in a green jumpsuit.

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    The Pilot was taken aback but welcomed the Little Prince warmly. The two quickly became friends, finding solace and companionship in each other's presence.

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    The Little Prince would listen to the Pilot's stories about flying, while the Pilot loved to hear about the Little Prince's adventures in the universe.

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    In the evenings, they would sit together under the starry sky, sharing stories and laughter, the vast desert around them glowing under the moon's gentle light.

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    Days turned into weeks, and their bond grew stronger. The Little Prince brought out the Pilot's inner child, and the Pilot shared the wisdom of adulthood with the Little Prince.

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    Together, they learned about the importance of friendship, the joy of sharing, and the beauty of seeing the world through another's eyes.

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    One day, the Pilot finally managed to repair his plane. He was ready to fly again, but the thought of parting ways with the Little Prince saddened him.

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    The Little Prince, seeing the Pilot's sadness, reassured him. He told the Pilot that he would always be with him, in the stars and in their shared memories.

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    The day of departure came. The Pilot and the Little Prince hugged each other, promising to remember their time together and the lessons they shared.

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    As the Pilot took off, he looked down to see the Little Prince waving at him. His heart was heavy, but he knew he had gained a friend for life.

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    The Little Prince, on the other hand, watched as the plane disappeared into the sky. He knew he would miss his friend, but he was happy for the Pilot.

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    After the Pilot left, the Little Prince spent a few more days on Earth, cherishing his memories. He then decided it was time to return to his asteroid.

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    He looked up at the sky, at the stars that seemed to twinkle more brightly. He knew that one of those stars had his friend, the Pilot, and it brought him comfort.

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    Meanwhile, the Pilot, now back to civilization, often found himself gazing at the stars. Each twinkle reminded him of the Little Prince and their shared adventures.

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    Although they were light-years apart, their friendship remained strong. They knew they would always be there for each other, in spirit and in their hearts.

    a boy in a green uniform standing in front of a green planet with a castle in the background and a yellow moon in the sky, space art, a character portrait, Cliff Childs, official art

    The story of the Little Prince and the Pilot is a testament to the magic of friendship that transcends time and space, teaching us that true bonds are never truly broken.

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    Just like the stars in the sky, their story continues to shine, reminding us all about the beauty of friendship, the joy of sharing, and the wisdom of seeing the world through another's eyes.

    two young boys in green uniforms standing in front of a planet with stars and planets in the sky above them, space art, concept art, Felix-Kelly, official art

    And so, wherever they are in the universe, the Little Prince and the Pilot continue to share a bond that is as infinite as the universe itself. Their story is a reminder that true friendship knows no boundaries.

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