It was a quiet night in Grandmas orchard. The children gathered under the blackberry tree, illuminated by Uncle Augustine’s lantern. “Tell us another story, Uncle Augustine!” they asked excitedly. He adjusted his hat, took a sprig of blackberries and with a smile, began: “Have I told you about the Interstellar train? It is more than a train, it is a wonder of the universe.”
According to his story, the Interstellar train, called The Celestial Traveler, appeared only under clear skies. Its locomotive shone like a mirror, reflecting the stars, and from its chimney came not smoke, but star dust that illuminated the night sky. That night, Uncle Augustine invited the children on a unique trip. “Ready to take off?” he asked, with a mysterious wink.
As they boarded the Interstellar train, the children were amazed. The cars had giant windows that allowed them to see the stars up close. Magic seats fitted each passenger perfectly, and a machine produced space candy with surprising flavors. “Welcome to the universe,” announced Uncle Augustine as the train took off with a soft whistle.
The first stop was the Crystal Galaxy, where they encountered the Lumiontes, luminous creatures that floated like jellyfish in space. They changed color according to their emotions and communicated through soft melodies that resonated in the children’s minds. The Lumiontes showed how they cared for their crystals, teaching that even in space, order and care were essential to maintaining beauty.
Then, the Interstellar train took them to the Planet of the Dust Giants, inhabited by enormous creatures made of star sand. The giants explained how, despite their size, they lived in harmony with their environment. One of them, named Solum, told a story about how their planet almost disappeared due to the abuse of resources, and how they learned to recycle and protect their home.
As they traveled, the children noticed something strange: several planets that once shone brightly were now dull and lifeless. Uncle Augustine, with his wise gaze, explained to them that these planets were examples of what happened when you didn’t take care of the place where you lived. “Our Earth could be one of them if we don’t take care of it,” he said seriously.
Upon returning to the orchard, the children reflected on everything they had learned. They decided to plant trees, pick up trash, and tell others about the importance of taking care of the planet. “The Earth is our home, and we don’t have another train to take us to a new place,” Uncle Augustine reminded them with a smile.
That night, as they said goodbye, the children looked at the stars with new eyes. They now understood that every action, no matter how small, could make a big difference in the universe.