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The End

What is true?

By Toan NguyenPublished about a year ago 4 min read

"Sir, this planet looks good" Benny suggests, "The emotional levels of their species is high."

"Man Benny, do you find the best places or what", Captain John says. "Lola, Joe, please make our way there."

"Yes sir!" Lola and Joe replies.

The boosters of Wildfox Spaceship starts roaring. Infinite stars shine brightly in the background. In an instant, the stars turn into streaks of light and the ship travels into light speed mode.

"So which plan are you going to use?" Lola asks.

"Let's see here", Captain John says as he scrolls through the images on the screen.

""I always like the plan with the giant lizard!" Phillips says excitedly.

"How about we just pop up in the ocean. Keep them on their toes again", Benny says with a smile.

"Those do sound like great options, but I'm going with this one this time", Captain John says as he selects an image and pulls it up on the screen for everyone to see.

"Cap must be feeling low" Joe murmurs to Lola.

"Need a boost or something Captain?" Benny asks.

"Yeah.. I don't know what it is. It just comes and goes", Captain John says with a little sadness.

"You always have us!" Phillips replies cheerfully.

"Yeah.. thanks.. Phillip, but that doesn't quite hit home since you're kind of new to the team" Captain John explains.

"Yeah.. no one says that either," Joe explains to Phillips.

" I see.. well, it's still great to be here with all of you!" Phillips says with a giant smile on his face.

"So we're going with this plan?" Lola makes sure.

"It's already on the screen so it's already decided", Benny replies.

"Then here we go..." Lola says unexcited with a straight face.

Captain John smiles as he eyes the image.

Meanwhile on planet Xar, all is well. The skies are blue with white clouds. Trees are lush and flowers are blooming beautifully. Its population is smiling and thriving.

"Good morning people of Xar. It's a beautiful day, and we're celebrating 242 years 4 months 5 days of peace and unity. We hope your day will be as splendid as your smile. Cheers from your Committee of World Unity."

The sky announcement switches to its logo and fanfare music plays and then shuts off.

A camouflaged drone flies around the developed city and broadcasts it onto the screen of WildFox Spaceship.

"Wow, this place is amazing", Phillips says, "l wouldn't mind living here!"

"Yeah, its almost unbelievable," Lola says in disbelief.

"I don't think it's a good idea to go on with the plan. I feel like they would welcome us if we introduced ourselves" Benny suggests.

"Don't worry team. It will be our home soon enough" Captain John says with a smirk.

"Are you sure this way Cap?", Joe says uneasily.

Captain John points at the screen. "It has already been decided."

The crew looks at each other uneasily.

"Let's set it up then" Lola says sternly. "Benny, turn on the holographic camouflage."

"On it", Benny says. "It's operational in 3, 2, 1."

WildFox Spaceship's white futuristic exterior turns black. The ship is surrounded by a circular force field and its color turns black as well. The force field changes form and starts to have a rocky texture. In an instant, the spaceship turns into an asteroid. Flames can be seen all over with a fiery tail at the end.

"People of Xar.. we have unfortunate news.. The days of end have arrived. There is an asteroid heading quickly towards our planet and will hit in a few days. The Committee of World Unity doesn't have the technology or weaponry to take it down in such a short time. We truly apologize.." the announcer cries, "Thank you for 242 years 4 months 11 days of peace and unity. This will be the last broadcast from the Committee of World Unity. May peace be upon you.."

Chaos reigned the planet of Xar in a matter of days. Human nature's ugly face unleashed. Its beautiful city turned into smoke and fire. Looting and crime roamed the streets. Screams can be heard day and night. The end of times nears, and the people are praying for a miracle.

"What did we do?" Benny says in shame.

Joe shakes his head as he watches the screen show the cities in crumbles.

Captain John walks into the room happily. He is wearing a blue and white suit, with a large designed 'C' and rocket boosters attached behind his legs and back. "Relax. Y'all are always like this. Thinking about it too much early on won't do y'all any good. After everything, we know our smiles will come right back as soon as the riches come. I mean we've done this a thousand times."

"You're so right sir! That's why you're the greatest!" Phillips says, "And here's your blue cape you requested."

"You're right. Go get them 'hero' " Lola says with a straight face.

"Have fun out there Cap" Joe says.

"Thanks team," Captain John says.

Captain John walks out of the room and makes his way to the cargo doors. He turns on his invisible force field helmet and says, "Ready."

"The doors will open in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1," Benny says ,"Fool them good 'Captain'."

"Thanks Benny", Captain John says.

Captain John walks out into space and looks at planet Xar. He is awed by its beauty.

"Alright! It's show time!" Captain John yells excitedly.

Captain John goes overboard his ship and makes his way to planet Xar's atmosphere.

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About the Creator

Toan Nguyen

Just winging it. Definitely not a writer.

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