The Fantasy Universe

Billy Wilson walked right through the door and smiled at his good friend.

Elizabeth Marie had a low ponytail and purple hair that bounced with every little jump.

She wore a purple sparkly dress and matching purple shoes that twinkled in the soft light.

Billy wore black pants and a black long-sleeve shirt with a neat black cape.

His pumpkin shoes made a quiet squeak on the rug as he stepped inside.

On the right side of his eye, he had a warm spot of orange.

On the left side of his eye, he had a bright spot of green.

“Welcome to my home,” said Elizabeth Marie with a big, happy wiggle.

“I am so glad you came over for our sleepover today,” she added.

Billy looked around the room and felt very cozy and safe.

“Thank you for having me,” said Billy Wilson in his gentle voice.

“My cape got a little dusty on the way, but I am ready for fun.”

Elizabeth giggled and clapped her hands together.

“Let us get the food right now before the movie starts,” she said.

They walked over to the kitchen table to see what was waiting.

A large box sat there with stars painted all over the cardboard lid.

Elizabeth opened the box to show the warm Galaxy Pizza inside.

Little bits of yellow cheese shone like tiny stars on every single slice.

They each took a big piece of the glowing, cheesy food.

“This pizza tastes like starlight and sweet tomatoes,” said Billy with wide eyes.

Next, they poured some fizzy Galaxy Soda into tall glass cups.

The bubbles popped and made soft music like tiny bells in the kitchen.

They also shared a bowl of bright Rainbow Fries that tasted like sunshine.

Each fry changed color from red to blue as they took a bite.

After that came the crunchy Ghost Chips that floated just a tiny bit.

“You have to catch them before they drift away,” said Elizabeth Marie.

Billy laughed and grabbed a chip right out of the air.

With their bellies full of treats, they walked over to the big sitting area.

A soft purple couch waited for them with fluffy pillows piled high.

They sat down side by side and pulled a warm blanket over their laps.

The big screen flickered on to show the start of The Blue Ghost Movie.

“Look, the friendly blue ghost is flying across the screen now,” whispered Billy.

Elizabeth smiled in the dim light and wondered what the ghost would do next.

The little blue ghost on the television screen floated inside a glowing castle made of sugar. Billy pointed his finger at the television and giggled as the ghost did a funny little flip. “I bet that castle tastes just like peppermint,” he said with a wide smile.

Elizabeth adjusted the warm blanket over her pumpkin shoes and nodded in agreement. Her purple hair bounced softly as she leaned closer to her friend. “If we lived in that castle, we would never run out of snacks,” she whispered back happily.

The movie music grew softer and sounded just like gentle wind chimes. On the screen, the friendly blue ghost began to wave goodbye to the moon. Billy let out a tiny sleepy yawn and rubbed his right eye which had a little orange speck right beside it.

“Are you getting tired, Billy?” asked Elizabeth softly while looking at her friend's green left eye. Billy shook his head gently though his eyelids felt as heavy as stone. “Just resting my eyes so I can see the movie better,” he replied in his sweet voice.

A soft chime echoed from the corner of the living room where their empty snack bowls sat. The glowing blue plate that once held the Galaxy Pizza gave off one final sparkly flicker. Elizabeth watched the tiny star-shaped crumb dance on the edge of the glass table.

“Look at that little star,” Elizabeth whispered while pointing toward the shiny crumb. Billy turned his head slowly and watched the crumb lift itself up into the warm air. It floated in a gentle circle before landing softly right on top of his black cape.

“It is giving my cape a brand new constellation,” Billy said with a sleepy chuckle. Elizabeth reached out and touched the sparkly crumb with her finger just to see if it was real. It felt as warm as a sunbeam trapped inside a velvet pocket.

The television screen faded into a peaceful picture of a starry night sky. The soft purple couch seemed to wrap around them like a giant cloud made of feathers. Neither child wanted the wonderful movie night to end just yet.

“Do you think the blue ghost is sleeping now?” asked Elizabeth with a soft giggle. Billy closed his eyes for a long moment and listened to the quiet room. “I think he is flying right outside our window,” he whispered back softly.

A gentle breeze brushed against the glass of the living room window. Outside, tiny glowing specks drifted past the panes like sleepy fireflies. Elizabeth leaned her head against the soft back of the purple couch and watched the dancing lights.

“I bet he is looking for more sugar castles,” Elizabeth said with a quiet yawn. Billy nodded and pulled his warm blanket a little higher around his shoulders. His pumpkin shoes tapped together softly in the cozy quiet.

“Do you think ghosts like pumpkin shoes?” asked Billy with a sleepy smile. Elizabeth turned her head to look at her friend's bright orange and green eyes. She giggled softly and squeezed his hand under the blanket.

“Only the ones who love magic,” Elizabeth whispered back. The living room grew even quieter as the starry night settled over the house. Both children drifted closer to dreamland, watching the tiny star crumb sparkle on the black cape.