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Gaia's Tragedy, 1

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I'm bored and I don't think anyone is going to read blogs any longer so I decided to write some stuff. Blogs discussing stuff will be back on next week lol if anyone reads this.

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Year 2077

Venus. Once thought inhabitable by the sapiens of Earth, now terra-formed into a habitable planets with cities hovering above the volcanic plains of Venus. Earth has long established contact with several alien groups from other galaxies, and now Venus, also known as the third home of the humans, turns into a stop for weary interstellar travelers. In the bar, many stop by to enjoy alcohol made with exotic goods, and to share stories while adventuring out in the vastness of space. One corner of the bar is such, filled with tales of tragedy and triumphs, hosted by an man named Larry. Larry Perkins.

My crew and I got off the starship Nemesis after a long trip to the Andromeda galaxy, liberating planets claimed by rebels and exploring unknown worlds. Many of us wanted to rest, and maybe grab a drink or two. Though, some of us, including me were more interested in the argument Larry and the other patrons have gotten themselves into.

"I'm telling you, it's true! It's all true! The beast of the abyss, it truly exists! I've seen it with my own eyes, you gotta believe me!" 

"The beast of the abyss doesn't exist. I've been to the four corners of the universe, and I've seen countless organisms. This... 'beast' of yours is just a myth, a fairytale for grandmothers to tell their naughty grandchildren at night." An alien with 8 tentacles argued.

"What's all the fuss about?" 

"Stanley! There you are! The bea-"

"The beast of the abyss... Again, Larry? How many times have I told you that it doesn't exist?"

"See, even this human... Stanley agrees! There's no such thing! A beast hiding inside black holes and attacking passerbys? Preposterous. Let's leave, this argument is getting nowhere."

The aliens gave up trying to talk some sense into Larry and walked off. Larry takes a sip from his bottle, and clears his throat.

"So... doesn't exist."

"Stanley! It does! You heard of the Ark, and you've seen what happened to it!"

"Have you ever seen the beast? Do you have proof of its existence? What happened on the Ark has nothing to do with this fabled 'beast of the abyss'. Human error caused the Ark to implode, destroying the first colony ship to Andromeda. Nothing related to this beast. I mean, we didn't even passed through any black holes or worm holes!"

A stranger joins the conversation. He... or she... or it... wears a robe, covering its entire face. It has a humanoid body, with 4 limbs. Looks human.

"Stanley... was it?"

"Yes. Who's asking?"

"The name's not important. I just need someone with experience navigating the cosmos and capable of putting up a fight. I need to deliver a package from Venus to the Messier Galaxy."

Sounds feminine. A female?

"What's the payment?"

"Three hydron-crystals. Charged."

"Hold up miss. Three charged hydron-crystals just to deliver a package? Seems like an offer I wouldn't miss, but who are you and what's the package?"

"The name's Gaia. I'm a Martian from... well Mars. The package contains vital information for the Messier Congress. You know, the war between the Messier Congress and the rebels? Now, is that sufficient information for you?"

"Fair enough. All crew, prepare to take flight, pre-set coordinates to the Messier Galaxy. Over."

"Another adventure, Stanley?" Larry cuts in.

"You know what, Larry? Come with us. After I sent our dear lady Gaia here to Messier, we'll solve the mystery of the beast of the abyss."

"Really? It's been awhile since I've flown."

"No, you're not flying my ship."



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