The Moon Guardian

    By Carlos Eugenio

    The Moon Guardian cover image

    24 Apr, 2024

    two children are looking at the stars in the sky above a cabin in the woods with a pathway leading to them, space art, a storybook illustration, Dan Mumford, official art

    In a small town, Calu and Luca, two young brothers, gazed at the starry sky from their backyard. Their hearts filled with dreams of becoming great adventurers.

    two boys standing in front of a full moon in a forest with a cabin in the background and a full moon in the sky, serial art, a storybook illustration, Aaron Jasinski, official art

    One night, they noticed the moon and stars had disappeared. The sky was dark and gloomy. Fearful of their disappearance, they decided to set out on a journey to find them.

    a boy and a boy walking through a forest with a stream in the foreground and a man in the background, serial art, concept art, Brothers Hildebrandt, official art

    They ventured into the forest, facing obstacles like rivers and animals. Calu, with his intelligence, circumvented the dangers, and Luca, with his strength, overcame obstacles.

    two boys standing in the woods looking at a waterfall and mountains in the background with a waterfall in the foreground, environmental art, concept art, Diego Gisbert Llorens, official art

    Despite their exhaustion, they climbed a tall mountain, hoping to get closer to the sky. At the top, they encountered an old sage who offered them a magic crystal.

    a man with a long beard and a long beard standing on a rock with a mountain landscape in the background, fantasy art, a storybook illustration, Dan Mumford, comic cover art

    Using the crystal, they saw the moon hidden behind a magical cloud. The sage revealed himself as the guardian of the rain, responsible for the health of the forest and its creatures.

    a man and a child looking at a mountain town with a lightning bolt in the sky above them and a mountain town below, fantasy art, a storybook illustration, Brothers Hildebrandt, official art

    The sage ended the spell, and the sky filled with dark clouds. Thunder echoed, lightning flashed, and then, rain began to fall, soaking the entire town and forest.

    a boy and a boy standing in front of a river under a full moon with trees and a mountain in the background, dau-al-set, a storybook illustration, Diego Gisbert Llorens, official art

    With the end of the rain, the moon and stars reappeared. The river swelled, trees looked greener, and the animals seemed content. The guardian acknowledged the brothers' potential.

    a man standing next to a little boy in a forest under a full moon sky with trees and rocks, art & language, a storybook illustration, Asaf Hanuka, graphic novel

    Bidding them farewell, the sage disappeared, leaving Calu and Luca in awe. They were relieved that the moon and stars hadn't truly disappeared but were hidden by the guardian's magic.

    two young boys standing in a room with a bookcase and a window in the background, with a book case in the foreground, serial art, a comic book panel, Diego Gisbert Llorens, official art

    With a sense of accomplishment, they began their journey home. They were tired but filled with stories of their adventure. They had become the heroes they had always dreamt of becoming.

    a boy standing in front of a house with a full moon in the background and a house with a full moon in the sky, space art, a comic book panel, Atey Ghailan, yukito kishiro

    Upon arriving home, they shared their adventure with their family. They spoke of the magical cloud, the guardian and how they had brought back the moon and stars.

    a child sitting on a bed reading a book in a bedroom with a window and a rug on the floor, magic realism, a storybook illustration, Atey Ghailan, rossdraws global illumination

    Exhausted from their adventure, they fell into a deep sleep, their dreams filled with the wonderful journey they had embarked on. Their hearts were full of anticipation for the next adventure.

    two children sitting on a bed looking out a window at the night sky with the moon shining through the window, romanticism, a storybook illustration, Asaf Hanuka, moon

    The moon shone brightly outside their window, a constant reminder of their bravery and the magical adventure they had undertaken. They were no longer just dreamers; they were adventurers.

    The Moon Guardian

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