By
Zunzar T.
CONTENT:
Prologue
Chapter 1 _______________________Release
Chapter 2 _______________________Calling
Chapter 3 _______________________Reunion
Chapter 4 _______________________Exodus
Chapter 5 _______________________New Winds
Chapter 6 _______________________Fate that Binds
Chapter 7 _______________________Homecoming
Chapter 8 _______________________Relic Gear Hunters
Chapter 9 _______________________Operation Annihilation
Chapter 10 ______________________Crisis
Epilogue
Acknowledgement
Information I can Share
PROLOGUE
Universe is filled with mysteries of its own. Chasing these mysteries and diving into the unknown is hobby for a few of us. Every now and then people have stated their views on the universe and its working through many Sci-fi stories and here I am adding another one to it.
Humans have always tried searching for life outside earth. Searched for answers, about their existence. We are still searching and haven’t found a single clue. All we have for answer are thesis and assumptions based on experiments carried out through centuries of research.
It always occurs to people, what if they come first. Well, we have already seen that haven’t we. As friend or as foe they come to earth and embark on an adventure. But what if, there was more to the story than just earth. What if the earth gets involved into something which can decide the very fate of the Universe?
Before you start reading,
For your convenience, the character name is written in square brackets to let you know that you are reading the story from their point of view.
CHAPTER 1
Release
Deep in the outer space. As far as the abyssal depth of space exists a very isolated and heavily guarded place known as the Vormen of Dead Star. Its existence has been noted in most of the ancient manuscripts and writing, stating it to be a place where universe’s most powerful person is kept locked away from the universe. A place which is not on any star map in any world, has been holding him for millenniums and will continue to do so till the end of time itself, or as it says it would. Many worlds know it as a story told to them as kids about a warrior so strong that he could destroy a planet by just clenching his fist, hungry for power he turned evil and destroyed worlds but was stopped before he could do any further damage. Quiet the cliché right, his power was uncontrollable and thus he was kept in a prison solely made for him. This place is Vormen of Dead Star.
An alien clan, guards the prison and has been doing so for last two thousand years. Their sole purpose of existence has been to guard the prison and protect what’s inside of it from coming out. At Vormen of Dead Star, the climate is always shady giving you the feel of darkness and fear with a perfect blend of anxiety. Yet, it is the one place in universe which has the capability of destroying an entire armada in few minutes. The alien clan is known as the Centons and trust me their lives aren’t easy. Centons have to live in constant fear and have to be on guard, as a small mistake can risk the lives of trillions in the universe.
Today is nothing different, guards are on their usual duty wearing their shiny armoured suits with big guns in their hands and off course a bunch of ships revolving around in the orbit. Their suits are of black colour with neon lights on the essential areas depicting a space suit of superior technology. The guns are neat and have glowing magazines. The suit consists of leather clothing with metallic material on the vital area.
In the centre of this dark and groovy area lies a huge building which is, a control room. Inside the room is a Centon who is wearing a much more advanced battle armour than others as he is the Supreme Centon and the Head of the Prison. He is standing at his panel in the centre of the room as others work on their individual stations around him. The room is as chaotic as always. In front of him lies a big screen which displays all the data on it. He sits on his chair and picks a jar with his right hand. He takes a sip from the jar and the screen in the centre blacks out. He spills the drink out as soon as the screen blacks out and everyone in the room starts mumbling around in hast. The jar falls from his hand as he rises from his chair to order.
“What happened, I need a report, Now!”
“Yes, Sir” His assistant at the right complies and turns towards his screen to type something.
Suddenly, the screen turns back on and a mysterious person appears on the screen with a guard in his hands. He is holding the guard by his head in such a way that the guard’s skull could be crushed. He drags the guard towards the screen as everyone in the control room look at him in total despair and shock. From the looks of it, the mysterious person standing in front of them looks really dark and powerful. They can literally feel the creeps as he appears in front of them, a perfect form of an advanced alien species with a very strong aura surrounding him, a dark aura, spine chilling indeed his look as he looks toward the Supreme Centon with dead glowing purple eyes staring from the darkness on his face, his silhouette clearly visible due the fire erupting around him. His hold on the soldier firm as if the soldier is already dead, motionless. Surely befitting for an evil presence.
“This can’t be...” Supreme Centon’s words come out with a vibration in his tone enough to understand the power of the presence in front of him. His breathe long and deep as if his heart has already given up on him.
“Send a message immediately” Supreme Centon says while his voice is cracking “We are out of time” to his assistant.
Fear can be seen in his eyes as he clings on his sword on the waist, tightly and looks at the screen.
“I will buy you some time, use it wisely” Supreme Centon speaks silently and turns around while still clinging on his sword. He glazes towards his assistant as he breathes slowly to calm himself. His eyes turn sharp and his expressions bold as he moves out to stop what you would call death itself.
Outside the building, everything is burning, soldiers are fighting against some aliens of unknown origins as the flames erupt between them. The dark area of Vormen was lit like a star in a dark night. A sight at which even volcanic eruption would look minuscule compared to it. The mysterious silhouette is killing all the soldiers coming at him as if he is having fun.
“You are no match for me!” He says as he takes down three soldiers at a time.
Supreme Centon stands in front of him and draws his sword. A big sword with heavenly inscriptions on it. The mysterious guy smirks as he looks at him.
“Varon... is it, huh” Supreme Centon says as calmly as possible.
“You know me, good, it will be easy for me to kill you” Varon speaks in a deep tone
“This is as far as you get” Supreme Centon yells and charges on Varon.
In his mind the Supreme is only thinking of buying time so that the news of Vormen can reach out to the universe because he knows he won’t be able to make it nor would anyone around him. Vormen is surely going to fall today.
Supreme’s assistant records a message “If anyone receives it, please inform everyone that ‘he’ is coming your way, the threat is real, Zeron is free, I repeat…” Boom! Goes the control room but luckily the message has been transmitted. The message will surely reach its receiver but that is only the beginning of the problems to come.
Supreme Centon desperately blocks Varon’s attack and holds himself together. A beep goes on the Supreme’s hand and Varon kicks him in the gut. Supreme flies off to a distance and crashes into some debris. He struggles to get up from that position. His eyes turn pale as Varon approaches him. Varon stands in front of him a
nd stares with is glowing purple eyes from the darkness on his face. As mysterious as he looks goes, his face is still hidden by the shadow of his hood. Death stands before Supreme but still his face doesn’t show any sign of fear, instead he smiles while looking at Varon.
“I have done my job, kill me if you want, I don’t mind”
“You sent the message out in the universe, well played, Supreme”
“Don’t worry Varon, you won’t get any far”
“Well, then....” Varon stabs the Supreme in the chest as his eyes glow even brighter than before.
“…it seems, no surprise for the universe from us, anymore. I was really looking forward to it”
Far from all this, way long in the end of the Universe lies the answer to man’s biggest question. Heaven and Hell, lying beyond the limits of Universe far from anyone, still watching over everyone. The news reached them. A sad news indeed because one of the Strongest creatures alive in the universe, feared by everyone, has just been released from the shackles after millenniums. Whatever happens next is not going to be pretty and both Heaven and Hell understand the depth of the situation which is going to develop. Zeron’s release is nothing but the beginning of utter destruction and chaos to come.
Away from all this, isolated in the beautiful spiral galaxy, lies a tiny blue planet, earth, revolving around a star peacefully. Unaware of all this, humans continue with their normal lives. In the big Indian ocean lies an island of Mauritius. Truly mesmerising with its beautiful beaches and flora. A sight you can’t get your eyes off. Its morning and the sun’s just above the horizon shining beautifully in its saffron, crimson shade. The beach is empty and birds are walking on the sand.
A guy is walking on the sand wearing a bright blue hoodie and black tracks with sport shoes enjoying the beauty of the morning. He walks really calmly as if there is nothing he worries about in the world. He opens his hood, revealing his face which looks like a young man. Clean shaved, blunt and broad nose with a little broad eyebrows, black iris and evenly brown toned skin and black hairs. His physique quite average and a decent build. His hands in the pocket of the hoodie suggesting his casualness and a little smile on his face suggesting satisfaction. Gazing at a distance, he walks on the sand while his hands still inside his pockets. The sound of birds flying and the water splashing is so loud in the silence of the morning. Mesmerising as it sounds and looks…
He stops walking as his eyes lock on something, his pupils dilate and his smile gently broadens while looking towards her. Standing in front of him is a young and beautiful woman wearing a baby pink dress and a complimentary hat of same colour with beach sandals. Her height approximately above his shoulders, she looks up towards him with a sweet smile on her face making even the scene around them look dull in front of her cute smile and pretty face. Her blue eyes, deeper than the ocean and her crimson hairs flying due to air, silkier than the silk cloth itself. She has a narrow and straight nose almost just perfect. Glossy lips and beautiful eyes with soft white skin. Her eyes lit while looking at him. Not so slim but fit would be the best description for her.
“Coffee?” she says with her eyebrows up
“Yeah, would love it”
“I will tag along then” she says tilting her head
She hands a cup to him and joins him by holding his other arm, as both of them walk along the sea on the beach. They both take a sip as she grips her cup firmly signifying a sign of anxiety. He notices it and starts talking
“Something bothering you?”
“uh, you always notice it, yeah, actually I have to leave in an hour”
“And... you want me to come with you, right”
“yes, would you?” She asks like a sweet child
“Nah, I will stay for a while” he replies and she sighs
“Find a job, Zunzar” she replies worryingly
“I don’t feel like working somewhere, besides why ask?”
“I know but you have to take responsibility someday” her facial expressions turn from worried to little agitated.
“You do what you do, don’t worry about me, I’m fine” his expressions also change just like her.
She sighs “Fine, I’ll leave you be but do call when you want to come, alright, take care” her expressions show care and he notices it quite easily.
“I promise, I will, love you” He holds her hand
His words change her face as her pupils dilate and her milky white cheeks turn red as she blushes inside.
“Love You too”
At NASA, scientists are busy with their daily jobs, roaming around in the building, managing data and handling all the research going on within them. A scientist is as usual sitting on his chair in front of a screen monitoring the stats of the space around earth. Suddenly he notices a slight fluctuation in the readings and opens the grid. He notices a fluctuation occurring on the outermost orbit of a satellite. He writes down something on a piece of paper and stands up from his position. He then starts walking fast outside the room. A head scientist is walking in the corridor with many other scientists walking around him trying to tell something. He walks up to a big door and the door opens as he approaches it. Behind the door is a big room with lots of screen and computers where people are sitting and doing their job. He walks up to the central computer and stands behind the person sitting next to it.
“What have we got?” He asks the guy sitting next to the computer in a serious tone.
“engaging display” he clicks enter on the keyboard and a graphical display of earth and its surrounding appears on the big screen in the centre.
“My god, call the secretary now!” his expressions show something bad is on the way.
The news about the mysterious happening reaches to the UN. At UN, they are getting ready for so called extra-terrestrial invasion. Among the army there are certain special units for preferred tasks and one of them is the Squad X. Known for their super-efficient work and battle tactics, commanded by Zunzar’s childhood best friend Ishaan. Ishaan was handpicked by UN for his peculiar skills in the field of defence. He climbed the ranks really fast and now commands UN’s one of the most powerful death squad feared by everyone who knows about them. Ishaan is a little taller than Zunzar with an even higher IQ than him. The only thing which made Zunzar stand out was his emotions which Ishaan lacks. These two have spent a lot time together and thus are brothers to each other. Ishaan always keeps an eye out for him because there is no guarantee what kind of trouble Zunzar might get into. Ishaan is fair skinned, with an average build just like Zunzar but he has sharper nose than Zunzar. Ishaan prefers a medium sized hair and has black eyes. He wears specs all the time adding to his identity, which somehow makes him look smarter. With a well-trimmed beard and a round shape of his face he looks like a gentleman.
Back at NASA, they are still trying to understand what is happening outside the atmosphere of earth. The head scientist picks the phone and
“From what I have calculated it might be a ground breaking find, it looks as if the space around the point has be warped and joined somewhere else like an Einstein-Rosenberg bridge connecting two points in space”
“Yes, I am sure about it”
“This is a miracle, yes”
“I understand”
“We are trying to do it as we speak”
“Yes, Mr Secretary” and he keeps the phone. He turns to the table on his right where many papers are kept and he starts sweeping through them.
Ishaan walks into his Command room and sits in his chair. He looks stressed and agitated a bit. He reaches for the phone kept on his table and calls Zunzar. The phone rings and Ishaan turns desperate as if he wants to talk with him in hurry.
“Hello”
“Ishaan, any problem brother”
“Where are you now?”
“Mauritius, why?”
“Get out of there, now!”
“What, why?”
“Mauritius has been put on high alert including Madagascar and nearby A
frican countries”
“Why?”
“There is a possibility of threat from above and I have been issued an order of standby, I am not so sure but we may have to fight”
“With whom?”
“I don’t know, yet”
“OK, but I don’t have a way out”
“I will call the army, just leave as soon as possible, reach the nearest army camp”
“OK”
Zunzar hangs the phone and walks along the side of the road. His hands in his pocket and a bag on his back, he walks on the sidewalk while looking around. Suddenly a tremble occurs and he stops in his path shocked. Without wasting any second Zunzar looks up in the sky and witnesses something totally out of a sci-fi movie, a spiral of green colour growing slowly in the sky. His expressions show awe and disbelief, as the spiral grows larger.
“What the heck is that, a bloody portal or something?” Zunzar says as he keeps his eyes locked on it.
He reaches for his phone but there is no cellular network on his phone.
“Shit, really?!” Zunzar says agitatedly.
He looks around as people everywhere start looking up in the sky and grips his bag with his right hand. He looks up in the sky again and moves towards the building near him.
At UN,
The council members were having a meeting in Brussels and suddenly they got the news of this portal.
The Head of UN speaks in front of the media,
“I received this news just now and to lower the pressure surrounding this situation, UN is already on the move as we speak. UN forces have been deployed near the island of Mauritius as the scientists at NASA have suggested. Whatever it is in the sky is considered hostile until we figure out exactly what we are dealing with. It is a day we shall all remember, because we might be introduced to a higher form of life. God Bless us”
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