by Leslie Lee
it’s time to go.”
They released her along with the rest of the crew. The crowd watched them stride across the red bricks to board their shuttle.
“We’ll see you soon, Steffy!” he yelled out to her, trying not to weep any more. He held up a box containing the mouse’s family so they could wave as well. He didn’t care that he must look like a lunatic. They needed to see off one of their own as much as anyone.
Commander Steffy gave him a thumbs up and entered the shuttle. She reappeared at the window and held up the small blue ball. It was proud and could not be happier. The mouse squeaked to it, bouncing with excitement. This was beyond anything either of them could have ever imagined. And the little blue ball gathered the light around it and shone back into the cabin and out into the world its message.
To everyone, everywhere, always, Peace, Love, and Joy.
Chapter 2
About the Author:
Leslie R. Lee writes fiction, takes photographs, and tries not to spend too much time on the Internet. You can contact him at:
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