How The Coyote Stole The Stars
Long ago, in the stretching granite mountains of Idaho, there lived a mischievous and keen Coyote. Coyote had always been captivated by the night sky, especially with the bright stars that sparkled like precious gemstones. A relentless desire to possess the glory of the stars caused Coyote to plan a scheme; to one night steal them from the heavens.
Under the cover of darkness, Coyote stealthily approached the nighttime canvas, his eyes gleaming with mischief. He lept and snatched all of the stars in his maw, weaving them into his fur until he shined as brightly as the night sky itself, all while grinning gleefully. As Coyote reveled in his newfound glow, the night grew dimmer, and the once-beautiful sky lost its brilliance.
Concerned for the balance of light and nature, Raven, a wise and crafty bird known for his friendship with Coyote, noticed the fading stars and felt compelled to step in. Soaring across the dark sky, Raven used his jet-black feathers and sharp wit to locate Coyote and confront him.
"Coyote, my friend, the beauty of the stars belongs to everyone," he squawked as he perched on a rock and faced Coyote. "Dimming the night for all creatures, taking them for yourself, it’s not right! Please, consider recanting your theft and sharing their brilliance with the world."
But Raven's plea was disregarded by Coyote, who was not just captivated but oddly empowered by the stolen light of the stars. "The stars are mine now, and mine alone. I won't share their beauty with anyone," he proclaimed stubbornly.
Undeterred, Raven decided to ask Wolf for support. Wolf, who was renowned for his strength and fearlessness, agreed to go with Raven on a journey to persuade Coyote to change his mind.
The duo ventured through the vast mountains using their night vision to see despite the dying light of the night sky. At last they came to Coyote's den, where he sat, soaked in the starlight. They approached him with a combination of intimidation and flattery. Raven and Wolf pleaded with Coyote to see reason.
Wolf, with a voice like a gentle breeze, spoke first: "Coyote, stealing the stars is not the way. Let us find an agreement that preserves the beauty of the night for everyone, and that allows you to keep some of the beauty for yourself.
After a great deal of convincing from both Raven and Wolf, Coyote begrudgingly accepted a compromise. Wolf suggested Coyote save just one jar of stars for himself, letting the rest of the stars return to the night sky and light up the earth for all creatures.
With a heavy sigh, Coyote released most of the stolen stars, watching them ascend like snow, back to their skyward home. The night sky, once dimmed, regained its dazzling beauty, and the balance of nature was restored.
