Ethan's point of view...I was literally confused, I had been in that spacecraft for more than three days, but seriously, I never saw something like that.Reaching the vessel, I embarked on the task of locating that device, something that looks like a missile.Even after searching for it everywhere, I couldn't find it within the confines of my spacecraft, a sense of urgency and anticipation gripped me. The anticipation that this crucial component held the potential to alter the course of disturbing those shadow forces intensified my determination. With each passing moment, I meticulously combed through the various compartments and sections of the spacecraft, my fingers navigating the controls and panels with a mix of skill and anxiety. I tried to connect to Captain Ven again but I couldn't.The soft hum of the ship's systems seemed to echo my heartbeat as I ventured deeper into its interior, scanning every nook and cranny for the elusive device. The low lighting cast elongated sha
Ethan's point of view...To hide ourselves, we were commanded to hide our spacecraft inside a huge artificial asteroid that looks exactly like a real one. It was just a holographic illusion used to hide the spacecraft. It was prepared with advanced technology which can't be traced even using an efficient tracing system. We flew over to the planet with the help of our flying suite. We managed to go and come back unnoticed but at last, our trick did not stay hidden before those extremely observant shadow forces. As directed, the brilliant streak of light from the device's impact on Efrodo's planet faded into memory, and a new chapter of uncertainty began. The tranquility that had momentarily settled over the spacecraft was shattered by a sudden alert klaxon, its urgent wail cutting through the silence like a blade. The control panels lit up with warnings, indicators flashing red in a chaotic dance of danger. "Captain Ethan, incoming hostiles!" the AI danger-detecting system of the s
Ethan's point of view...The countdown was already tickling, and I tried all my strength to break the emergency exit open.The spacecraft was fully damaged and I even activated the self-destruction mode in it. I was ready to face whatever awaited me, both on the planet's surface and in the battle against the shadowy forces. But as that mysterious voice echoed, I felt his words penetrating deep within my mind.Swirling every corner of my world. His urge to save me had an unspoken intention behind it.I felt it that way though.As he told me that the emergency exit pod was repaired, I tried lifting off the front metallic frame and then try breaking the escape exit of the vessel, the gravity of the situation settled in. I was now entirely on my own, hurtling through the vessel which was about to explode in seconds. With my heart pounding in my chest, I threw myself into the emergency escape pod just as the countdown reached its final moments. The pod sealed shut around me, the sensatio
Ethan's point of view...I was standing at the entrance of the chamber room when an announcement was made, that jerked me but I still felt slight excitement. I am finally going to get my answers.{Ethan Conner, assemble in the main hall immediately}The tension in the air was tangible as I walked down the gleaming corridors of the starship toward the main hall. The echoes of the recent battle still reverberated in my mind, and the remnants of the explosion were etched vividly in my memory. It was so near, I almost lost my life but still, I won't have regretted it.As I approached the central gathering area, I felt a mix of anticipation and curiosity. The main hall was a grand chamber, but today it looked different as its walls were adorned with holographic displays depicting distant galaxies and star systems.I saw one of the displays, displaying the Efrodo. The ambient lighting created an atmosphere of solemnity and reverence. As I entered, I noticed the members of my team had alr
Ethan's point of view...The announcement of our impending physical training hit us like a meteor, and I could practically hear the collective groan from my fellow teammates. As we gathered in the training area, a series of robotic figures stood at attention, their metal frames gleaming in the harsh overhead lights.Captain Ven strode to the front, his demeanor undeniable. "Meet your training partners for the week," he said clearly which almost jerked our souls out. We have been training all these days among ourselves under the eyes of the small service crew who hardly notice any ditch we did in the training before.But now, these figures in front of us are more like sumo wrestlers, completely scanning even the slightest movement we made.I appreciated these Robots when they were not completely made, never did I think that one day I will be monitored by them."These robots are designed to simulate real combat scenarios, so don't hold back!" Captain Ven continued.The robots stared b
Author's point of view...Ethan's heart raced as he stood there, holding the transmitter, his mind grappling with a whirlwind of emotions and questions. The voice on the other end was unmistakably the same one that had guided him through the spacecraft ordeal. But how could this person possibly know so much about him? "I know everything about you, how you breathe, Ethan," the voice continued, its eerie familiarity sending shivers down his spine. Ethan's brows furrowed, a mix of confusion and frustration coloring his expression. "How can you possibly know all that? Who are you, really? How do you know it was me?" The voice emitted a deep, enigmatic chuckle."We will meet soon, Ethan. I am someone who's been observing you throughout your life. Someone who's been keeping an eye on your journey, your strengths, and your weaknesses from the moment you were born." Ethan's mind raced, trying to make sense of the situation. His gaze flickered over to Captain Ven, who was still engaged i
Ethan's point of view...As we stood before that door, all our minds were in a mess. The room was dark and mysterious giving up an aura of something so dangerous that lay inside it. Captain Ven instructed that we must not make any sounds because even a pin-dropping sound can make a difference in this place.That was terrifying, isn't it?I experienced some sort of churning feeling inside my gutt as I stared at a slight fluorescent light emerging out of a huge tumbler inside the room.We moved in slowly and gathered around the transparent chemical tank, our focus was fixed on the genetically modified figure suspended within emitting a Persian blue fluorescent light. "A human being...!" I mumbled inside my mind.A tense silence enveloped the room, and our curiosity was matched only by the air of unease that lingered. As I moved slowly observing it carefully, A human body...!I was puzzled, it was indeed a human body but with many differences. A face with just two holes as the nose,
Ethan's point of view...Something was going around me, weird but unknown, whenever I demand an explanation they do something to me and it all just get out of my mind. I keep on thinking about what was it that I wanted to ask but nothing seems to work for me at that time.It was all so confusing. Sometimes I feel that I was lucky to be here but sometimes I feel as if I was being played by them.Why?As soon as I got the time to confront Captain Ven, those all questions that were lurking in my mind instantly slips out except for the one he volunteered to answer.Something was wrong...!Something was definitely wrong...!And I am going to figure it out soon.As the meeting concluded, Captain Ven fixed each team member with a steady gaze calling us all to gather. "You all doubt the training that you guys had yesterday, right? about negotiations" he asked and we all nodded our heads in agreement, so curiously, "Well, you guys are going to meet the best negotiators in the whole galaxy, to