Pet

It all begins with an egg. This kind of egg is not one's ordinary kitchen egg. It is a tiny egg, even smaller than a pebble. It brings a beautiful life into the vast blue world. The life span that this newborn creature is bound to experience is a short, but meaningful one. 

A creature that is free is the happiest creature. It is free to roam around the blue world. It can go wherever it wants and do whatever it is that it wants to do. As it roams, it glides and slides along the smooth waves. Its gold skin is as smooth as a feather, perfect for flowing against the delicate water. It lives simply, finding happiness from exploring and going on adventures. All it needs are food and shelter. Its friends and family, moreover, are among the best of the best. They all keep each other company and make each other happy. But, not all creatures live this way. 

Sometimes, this creature is given a different home. This home is far different from the blue world. It is in an enclosed artificial box. In this box, it encounters new species and new things. When it is not used to the world outside, it becomes lonely and agitated. Just like everybody else, it needs to get used to how things are. Soon enough, this creature starts to become relaxed and happy in its small little box. It is given enough food and attention anyways. Soon, the box becomes its true home. This kind of living is not so bad after all.

Either lifestyle is suitable for the lifespan this creature is given. This creature's lifespan is usually very short. Despite this, it uses this short time to do whatever it pleases. Even in a trapped condition, it still moves freely and is given what it needs to sustain itself. When the dark time comes, its magnificent golden skin begins to fade. Its death comes fast, almost in an instant. Then, it is seen floating, as if it has reached inner peace and true serenity.

Either lifestyle, this creature definitely makes everybody happy. This creature tells the story of life - how it begins from a tiny little egg until it reaches peace through death. It reminds man of how he can live his life being strong, free, wise and golden all at the same time.