Only 33 short years.

The stars were whispering and the planets were mumbling and then He said, "Hush."

And all was still.

Pluto made a quiet complaint about not being able to see.

Jupiter and Saturn kept on congratulating Earth on her new gift with their booming voices.

Venus was very jealous and stayed quiet.

Then finally, He powerfully said, "Quiet." And there was not another word. He asked his son if he was ready and the son nodded and then He turned over his shoulder to see if the Star was ready and he was as well.

All at once the earth smiled and giggled and the Star expanded and grew and shined more brightly than it have ever shone. Neptune and Mercury cried tears of quiet joy and Pluto continued to complain about not being able to see. Then all the massive bodies turned to wave their goodbyes to the star and he smiled one last bright grin and then faded out. A sacrifice for the Sacrifice.

Then, once again, everything was quiet. Everything waited. Everything was still and good and patient.