Chapter 6:Incoming

Chapter 6:Incoming

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Earth

The night sky was ablaze with stars, a celestial showcase of twinkling lights that seemed to stretch on forever. Ini sat on the grassy hill, his eyes fixed on the constellations above. He loved stargazing, the way it made him feel small yet connected to something much bigger than himself.

As he sat there, lost in thought, he heard the sound of footsteps approaching. He turned to see a girl, about his age, walking towards him. She had a hesitant smile on her face, and her eyes seemed to sparkle with curiosity.

"Mind if I join you?" she asked, nodding towards the empty space beside him.

Ini shrugged, his eyes returning to the stars. "It's a free country," he said, his tone neutral.

The girl sat down beside him, her eyes fixed on the stars. "I love stargazing," she said, her voice soft. "There's something about it that makes me feel...connected, you know?"

Ini didn't respond, his eyes remaining fixed on the stars. The girl tried again, asking him about his favorite constellation. Ini remained silent, his expression unyielding.

The girl seemed undeterred, however. She continued to chat, asking him questions about school and his interests. Ini remained stubbornly silent, his eyes fixed on the stars.

But then, something shifted. The girl said something that caught his attention, something that made him turn to her. "I know it sounds weird," she said, "but sometimes I feel like I'm just...waiting. Waiting for something to happen, waiting for someone to come along and...I don't know, change everything, I guess."

Ini turned to her, his eyes narrowing. " I think all that is a dream that'll never come true" he said, his voice firm. "We're not the same."

The girl looked at him, her eyes sparkling with curiosity. "Oh? How are we different?" she asked, her voice soft.

Ini hesitated, unsure of how to respond. But then, something about her expression made him open up. " You think the world is all bliss all I see is darkness." he said, his voice barely above a whisper. " Besides, all people have ever done in my life is leave. I don't want anyone coming into it to leave again."

The girl's expression changed, her eyes filling with compassion. "I'm so sorry," she said, her voice soft. "I know how that feels. My brother was adopted, leaving me here all by myself."

Ini's eyes widened, surprised. "Really?" he asked, his voice hesitant.

The girl nodded. "Yeah. It can be lonely atimes but if we only focus on the bad parts of life we'll miss the good part. By the way...em...I'm Oluwanitemi, but you can call me Temi," she said, her smile returning.

Ini smiled back, feeling a sense of connection that he hadn't felt in a long time. "I'm Ini," he said, his voice a little stronger now.

As they talked, Ini found himself laughing, really laughing, for the first time in weeks. Temi was easy to talk to, and he found himself opening up to her in ways he never thought possible.

As they chatted, Ini couldn't help but glance at Temi. She was pretty, with long, curly hair and bright, sparkling eyes. He felt a sense of wonder, marveling at the way she made him feel.

As the night wore on, Ini realized that he had forgotten all about his stargazing. He had forgotten all about his troubles, loneliness and emptiness. All he could think about was Temi, and the way she made him feel.

UN

United States of America

The room was filled with a sense of urgency as the NASA director informed Dr. Maria Rodriguez about the incoming doom on its way to earth "We've detected a meteorite-like substance heading towards Earth at an alarming speed," he said, his voice firm and authoritative.

The team's eyes widened as they scrambled to process the information. "How big is it?" one of them asked, his voice laced with concern.

Dr. Rodriguez's expression turned grim. She checked the tablet with the information and replied "It's only about 30 to 40 meters tall, but that's not the problem. The area of impact is extremely large due to the speed. We're talking several kilometers in diameter."

The team's faces paled as they realized the implications. "Where is it headed?" another team member asked.

Dr. Rodriguez's eyes locked onto the tab on her hand, where a graphic displayed the meteorite's trajectory. "It's going to land near Hawaii," she said, her voice steady. "We need to evacuate the islands immediately."

The team sprang into action, their faces set with determination. Dr. Rodriguez turned to one of her team members, a tall, imposing man with a stern expression. "General, I want you to mobilize the bombers. Just in case."

The general's eyes narrowed. "You think it might be...extra-terrestrial?" he asked, his voice low.

Dr. Rodriguez's expression turned enigmatic. "I don't know what it is, General. But I do know that we can't take any chances. We need to be prepared for anything."

The general nodded, his face set with determination. "I'll mobilize the bombers, ma'am. Just in case."

Hawaii islands

The streets of Hawaii were chaotic as people scrambled to evacuate the islands. Cars jammed the roads, horns blaring as drivers tried to navigate through the crowded streets.

Emergency services were stretched to the limit as paramedics and firefighters tried to help those in need. The sound of sirens filled the air, adding to the sense of panic that gripped the islands.

Dr. Rodriguez watched the chaos unfold from the UN control room, her heart heavy with concern. She knew that they had to act fast, or risk losing thousands of lives.

"General, what's the status on the bombers?" she asked, her voice firm.

The general's voice came through the comms system, calm and steady. "The bombers are in position, ma'am. We're ready to engage the target if necessary."

Dr. Rodriguez's eyes locked onto the screen, where the meteorite's trajectory was displayed. "Let's hope it doesn't come to that," she said, her voice barely above a whisper.

The meteorite hurtled towards Earth, its trajectory unwavering. Dr. Rodriguez and her team watched in awe as it approached, their minds racing with questions.

What was this thing? Where did it come from? And what did it want?

The answers, for now, remained a mystery. But one thing was certain: this meteorite posed a threat unlike anything humanity had ever seen before.

Dr. Rodriguez's eyes locked onto the screen, her heart pounding. She knew it's very likely extra terestial. With the distance between them and the point it was first detected it's meant to take years to reach earth but in a matter of hours it has traveled more than half of the distance and is almost at the milky way galaxy.