Chereads / Fey Beyond the Veil / Chapter 37 - Welcome Astraia

Chapter 37 - Welcome Astraia

Recognizing Eilis's love for companionship, Arian sought to gift her a token of comfort and solace—a delicate, smokey-grey kitten whose luminescent eyes shimmered with a mysterious allure.

With a gentle grace, Arian presented the kitten to Eilis, his eyes carrying a silent understanding of her longing for companionship beyond their conversations. "Eilis, I thought this little one might bring you some joy and companionship amidst the tranquility of the faerie realm."

Eilis, her gaze fixed upon the kitten's enchanting eyes, felt a surge of warmth in her heart. She cradled the kitten gently, feeling an immediate connection with the ethereal creature—a connection that resonated within her soul.

"Arian, she's... she's beautiful," Eilis murmured softly, her heart touched by Arian's thoughtful gesture.

The kitten, sensing Eilis's gentle touch, nestled comfortably in her arms, purring softly as if acknowledging the bond that had instantly formed between them.

In a moment of connection and affection for her new companion, Eilis pondered a fitting name that would honor the enchanting aura of her smokey-grey kitten. Drawing inspiration from the ancient tales of mythology and her fascination with Greek lore, she decided upon the name "Astraia," a name that echoed the stars—a celestial homage to the kitten's bewitching luminescence and the captivating mysteries that resonated within its luminous eyes. With a gentle smile, she whispered the name to her feline companion, feeling a sense of resonance between the celestial essence of the name and the ethereal nature of her newfound familiar. "Welcome, Astraia," she murmured softly, as if inviting the stars themselves to bestow their blessings upon her beloved companion.

As days passed, the smokey-grey kitten became Eilis's constant companion, weaving through the iridescent foliage and basking in the shimmering light that bathed the groves. The kitten, with an uncanny intuition, seemed to understand Eilis's thoughts and feelings, becoming her steadfast familiar—a silent confidante in the realm's tranquil embrace.

Eilis, enchanted by the kitten's playful antics and unwavering companionship, found love and joy in the presence of her newfound familiar. The bond between them grew stronger with each passing day, mirroring the connection Eilis shared with Arian—a connection rooted in empathy and understanding.

As the smokey-grey kitten nestled in Eilis's arms, its luminescent eyes glistening with a serene light, it became a symbol of the unspoken companionship that whispered tales of understanding, comfort, and the silent bond that transcended words.