Youths Of The Stars, previously named Buy The Stars, is a series about three griffin siblings trying to find a satisfying existence for themselves in a ruthless world, written by Flower Griffon.
It stars the young Flower, who grows up apathetic due to the many hardships she's endured. The growing animosity between griffins and wolves worsens living conditions for all, and she guards the little bits of happiness she manages to obtain with combativeness.
As she's having trouble keeping friendly faces around -and death is seemingly unavoidable- her optimism and willingness to connect with strangers are tested.
The story made its first online appearance in the form of Youtube music videos, whereof the first installment was uploaded on December 21, 2015.
On October 25, 2019, a comic reboot was announced at Deviantart, but the story never got finished past its opening scene.
Below is a synopsis of the original story, as it was first conceived:
The story starts off with a 2 week old griffin, named Flower, opening her eyes the first time. She awakens alone in a cave, until an older sibling shows up to check on her. Flames gives her a smile and politely introduces himself, even though the infant can't speak or understand him.
As Flower grows up, she develops an attachment to her parents, though mostly bonds with her mother. All seems to go well for the family, though Flower's father lives a double life; and hides from them the fact he has another son from a different female.
Flower grieving her father's death, screenshot from Buy The Stars 2 (2016).
Tiph becomes pregnant again and gives birth to another son, Atome. A mere 2 weeks afterwards, Tiph finds out about her partner's second family and confronts him about it. Dark claims not to be involved with them anymore and the subject is not brought up again. Nevertheless, he keeps meeting up with his other son.
After things finally seem to have settled down again, a large pack of wolves invade without warning, resulting into Dark getting ambushed and killed. Flower is first to find his corpse, but could only give him a quick embrace before she and her family had to flee the overrun area.
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Time moves forward, showing Flower and her brothers as young teenagers -at an age that deems a griffin ready for independence. After saying their goodbyes to their mother, they choose to live alongside each other and team up as means of survival.
When Flower has a drink at a river one day, she's approached by a fox demon, named Snips. They hit it off right away, but the pleasantries are cut short when Flower is called over by her brothers. Since meeting Snips was the most fun she's had in a long time, they promise to meet again.
Their relationship becomes stronger every time they do, and 8 months later, they agree to become mates. The young Flower lays 7 eggs soon afterwards, but because she's an undeveloped preteen, the majority is empty/stillborn. One survives and is named Sniffon.
Weeks later, Snips is found dying from unknown causes. Flower expresses immeasurable sadness, though he states to be content with the life he's lived with her and his brother. After this tragedy, Flames comes to her with the demand to give her daughter to him. Despite the sound argument that Sniffon's life isn't safe in the hands of an inexperienced mother and teenager, the emotional Flower refuses and runs away with her.
But Flames is proven right when she finds her child mauled to death only shortly after her escape. The perpetrator is unknown, and the loss of her partner and child leave their mark; turning Flower into a shut-in. With no one left to confide in, she chooses the solitary life.
One night, a brown wolf named Aussie is out exploring the area, but gets jumped and pinned down by a territorial Flower. Aussie ignores the hostility and becomes instantly smitten. She blushes in response to the griffin towering over her, even though Flower's face is devoid of emotion and she shows no interest back. Aussie urges her to meet up more often, and she decides to do so as to not hurt her feelings, since she recognizes the wolf to be a friendly and harmless character. Flower has a slight emotional recovery and finds a new friend in the stranger. They fall in love and have a child together, named Fussie, though the details on how two females managed to do so is not explained in the story.
Time skips forward to the war between wolves and griffins, which had been brewing years prior. Flower made another wolf friend during that time, named "Wolfie", who chooses to fight alongside her. Because of her betrayal, Wolfie's sister has her eyes on her and plans to kill her, but the attack is blocked by Flower. The large, angered wolf proves to be a challenge and manages to pin the griffin to a tree and rip her throat out.
While Flower struggles to stay alive, she sees the image of her long passed father. Wolfie cries next to her immobilized body, bearing witness to her last words and the notable expression of happiness as she breathes her last breath.
Youths Of The Stars
Below is a synopsis of the reboot:
The story opens up with a teenage Flower and her family on the run for an undisclosed threat. The constant travelling presses on her patience and she argues about it to her mother, but eventually accepts that their predicament warrants the discomfort. The family goes to sleep, but Flower is awakened by her little brother who wishes to examine the forest after seeing something move. She calls after him, but his curiosity gets the better of him and he disappears into the darkness.
NOTE: This character has an extensive biography and been given his own page. Click here to read.
Flames is the eldest sibling.
He's a selfish, rude, easily angered, and impatient person. While intelligent and preferring peaceful solutions, his carelessness creates more problems than it fixes. Because of his short fuse and uncooperative nature, some find it hard to gauge his love and care for his own family members, which Flames himself sees as undeniably great.
Despite everything, he takes responsibility when it matters, is courageous, and in general has the qualities of a leader buried inside of him. He has a fairly good sense of humor as well and doesn't mind joking around on a good day.
His favourite things to do is fly, hang out with his siblings, and experiencing that moment of bliss when he does something right. Having that said, Flames is heavily insecure about his capabilities, though chooses not to burden anyone with his worries.
As the eldest, he hates it when people doubt his intelligence, and his active attempts at acting mature makes him feel especially embarrassed when treated like a child.
Flower
Flower (2019).
NOTE: This character has an extensive biography and been given her own page. Click here to read.
Flower is the middle child.
She's rule-bound and values the truth above all, yet likes messing around and can be pretty flippant. She's shy in certain situations, while in others, she's the loudest person in the room. She's kind and helpful to children and her mate(s), but acts like a silly trickster when it comes to her brothers. She hates it when people treat her like a baby, though her behaviour warrants it at times.
Out of all of her family members, she's the most like her father and their connection was deep, despite her contradictory treatment of him. She gave him the least of her time and was somewhat intimidated by him. Not until he was dead did she realize how great her affection for him was.
She loves to swim, though it affects her talons; and prevents her from flying. She seems not to mind, especially since she has a fear of heights.
Atome
Atome (2019).
Atome is the youngest sibling.
He's considered to be the brains in a family of already wise beasts, though youthful excitement can get the better of him. His siblings always underestimate his physical strength and overall usefulness, since he has a comically arrogant side to him and likes to brag. Nevertheless, he's the first out of his siblings to mature and lose this unpleasant side of him.
Atome is attracted to adventure and heavy challenges, and hard to discourage. As he and Flower have some similarities, he's the closest with her.
As a griffin, Atome has turquoise fur, green eyes, the head, wings, and front claws of an eagle, back legs of a lion, and a long furry tail. He has two long tufts of hair at the front of his head and a white stomach.
Quotes
Buy The Stars
Quotes from the original story, Buy The Stars.
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Flower:"Dad, when will the heavens show the signs..?"
Dark: "You'll know. You believe in one God; He'll find and speak to you in a language you'll understand."
Flower: (to her father and brothers) "You're lying! Flames was trying to kill me, yet you're all blaming ME for it! I feel so betrayed! You've all lost my trust, I've got no faith in you anymore..!
Flower:"I've always wanted to become a medic or a healer. Show everyone I'm kind and close to nature. I don't want to kill. I don't want to fight. I want to show I don't use violence as an answer.. Maybe as to show the heavens I forgive them.."
Oris:"Mama! I don't wanna be taken away again! I'm scared I'll lose you like my first mum!"
Flower:"Don't worry, child! You're not gonna be taken away! Not in my life! And if they do, I'll give myself up for you!"
Wolfie's sister:"YOU! You got nerves challenging me! You've already lost most of your pitiful family, and Wolfie is MY sister, who are you to interfere!"
Wolfie's sister:"You should've fled when you had the chance! Now... move aside or I'll tear you to shreds!"
Flower:"Don't pretend to know me, you're blind for the things that life has given me! No matter how small, these give me life!"
Flower:"My family may be gone, but not forgotten, and I'd rather die than let you harm the little I have left! Wolfie isn't yours to judge or command!"
Rose: (to her newborn children) "I will guide you and protect you from all dangers. I will risk my life to make sure you're safe. However, I can't promise to be here for the rest of your lives, but can promise to love you and believe in all of you for the rest of mine."
Imani:"Rose, my sweetheart, I will guide my grandchildren till they come to Starlia with me and their grandfather, and I will watch over you until we are united in Starlia."
Rose:"I know, I know, but it's for our safety, so that nobody can harm us if we stayed."
Flower:"Since when did that happen?!"
Flames: (to Flower) "Shuuuuuut uuup!"
Rose:"This isn't funny! We need to leave tomorrow. I don't know what's hunting for us out there..."
Flower:"Alright, fine. I get what you're saying."
Atome:"Since this is getting awkward, I'm going to sleep."
Flower:"We meet again."
Atome:"W-Where am I? Please tell me!"
Flower:"Don't worry, welcome to Starlia! Where people can finally be at peace."
Atome:"..!"
Flower:"Hey, don't freak out! You're not dead yet."
Atome:"Flower... you're dead? Are you with the rest of them now?"
Flower:"Fear not, brother. This is not your time to leave your world. Your mate and son are waiting for you."
Gallery
Comics
Below is a complete list of comics that have been published so far, in chronological order of release.
Cover (Deviantart upload, October 25, 2019)
Page 1 (Deviantart upload, November 9, 2019)
Page 2 (Deviantart upload, November 10, 2019)
Page 3 (Deviantart upload, November 14, 2019)
Page 4 (Deviantart upload, November 16, 2019)
Page 5 (Deviantart upload, November 19, 2019)
Page 6 (Deviantart upload, November 21, 2019)
Page 7 (Deviantart upload, November 23, 2019)
Page 8 (Deviantart upload, November 25, 2019)
Page 9 (Deviantart upload, December 1, 2019)
Page 10 (Deviantart upload, December 7, 2019)
Page 11 (Deviantart upload, December 14, 2019)
Page 12 (Deviantart upload, December 15, 2019)
Page 13 (Deviantart upload, December 20, 2019)
Page 14 (Deviantart upload, December 28, 2019)
Page 15 (Deviantart upload, December 29, 2019)
Page 16 (Deviantart upload, January 8, 2020)
Page 17 (Deviantart upload, January 21, 2020)
Page 18 (Deviantart upload, March 29, 2020)
Page 19 (Official website upload, August 26, 2020)
General Artwork
Flower's first Deviantart appearance. (Deviantart upload, April 15, 2016)
Their relationship developed thanks to Buy The Stars; ironically by shipping their characters with each other.
Before Snips was written out of the story through means of death, Flower was argued to had cheated on him with Aussie;
ChronoSpuffy expressed not wanting his character to get killed off.
Flower Griffon deactivated her Deviantart account somewhere in 2024 or near the end of 2023, erasing most of the artwork made that referred to characters from Youths Of The Stars/Buy The Stars.
