Turtlyturt
The Queen
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Turtlyturt
The Queen
It was almost time for everyone to leave, the earth just wasn't given out what we needed anymore, but don't get me wrong we had all kinds of things. Grandpa use to tell my sisters and I about the government they had back in the day, or whenever he was young, though that had to be, like, fifty years ago with him. He also told us stories about people dying in wars and how he watched the world crumble, he told us about his dad telling him stories of how things use to be hundred' years ago. But that's enough of that. We had food here, just mostly fruit and vegetables, meat wasn't very easy to come across even with farming animals just didn't want to reproduce. We have a blue sky, filled with nothing but smog and clouds. The sun rarely comes out where I live. Though the town does the best it can with staying happy, with dad being a politician and all at least our family was happy. Gina, the woman I work with, says that we'll be the last generation with the last of technology, which I don't mind if it dies with me.
The ship was ready and people were border with their small bags of luggage, we were only allowed to bring a small bag, as we moved onto the ship they had people asking for our names and job, everyone had a job on the ship, no one got cut any slack either. The whole place was so metallic and grey, though the inside had some white parts, it wasn't the bets of things. Some parts of it looked like something my grandpa would describe as a theater. That's where everyone was assigned to meet after putting their things in assigned compartments. We were all adults, so we were expected to do only what we signed up to be. After everyone was seated a man known as Jupitor Khol paced back and forth in front of everyone, before readying his speech.
"Today is the day you all leave. You all have jobs, and we as the race expect you to understand that you're only here for those jobs, you will be free too mingle among yourselves, no one will be here to tell you not to. But understand that you'll be sharing a room with two other people, there are 50 of you here, please be safe." With the tip of his old cowboy hat he removed himself, two men and a woman removed themselves from the seats in the front, they introduced themselves in the shortest amount of time possible and almost raced to the cockpit. A clipboard was being passed around, on it were several sheets of paper, you were to find your name and removed the one sheet of paper it was on. That sheet held rooming adjustments, places where you were to work and things you could have for the next few years. No speeches ever lasted very long on here, it seemed.
I quickly found my room, it was one of the first things I wanted to witness, it was much.. smaller than I had expected. I was sharing a room with a man, at least that's what was on my paper. The room held nothing but a bed big enough to lay on and a space big enough to stand in. I found myself laying down and staring at the ceiling. The bed felt odd against my back, it was uncomfortable, but it certainly wasn't heaven, either. My thoughts were racing, and I felt sudden regret. Did I really want to do this? As I started regretting everything the intercom system came off with a laughter explaining launch. We had left and I hadn't even noticed.
I whispered softly, "I love you, May, Jean, Daddy, Mother." And that was that, I was stuck laying there lost in thought.
The ship was ready and people were border with their small bags of luggage, we were only allowed to bring a small bag, as we moved onto the ship they had people asking for our names and job, everyone had a job on the ship, no one got cut any slack either. The whole place was so metallic and grey, though the inside had some white parts, it wasn't the bets of things. Some parts of it looked like something my grandpa would describe as a theater. That's where everyone was assigned to meet after putting their things in assigned compartments. We were all adults, so we were expected to do only what we signed up to be. After everyone was seated a man known as Jupitor Khol paced back and forth in front of everyone, before readying his speech.
"Today is the day you all leave. You all have jobs, and we as the race expect you to understand that you're only here for those jobs, you will be free too mingle among yourselves, no one will be here to tell you not to. But understand that you'll be sharing a room with two other people, there are 50 of you here, please be safe." With the tip of his old cowboy hat he removed himself, two men and a woman removed themselves from the seats in the front, they introduced themselves in the shortest amount of time possible and almost raced to the cockpit. A clipboard was being passed around, on it were several sheets of paper, you were to find your name and removed the one sheet of paper it was on. That sheet held rooming adjustments, places where you were to work and things you could have for the next few years. No speeches ever lasted very long on here, it seemed.
I quickly found my room, it was one of the first things I wanted to witness, it was much.. smaller than I had expected. I was sharing a room with a man, at least that's what was on my paper. The room held nothing but a bed big enough to lay on and a space big enough to stand in. I found myself laying down and staring at the ceiling. The bed felt odd against my back, it was uncomfortable, but it certainly wasn't heaven, either. My thoughts were racing, and I felt sudden regret. Did I really want to do this? As I started regretting everything the intercom system came off with a laughter explaining launch. We had left and I hadn't even noticed.
I whispered softly, "I love you, May, Jean, Daddy, Mother." And that was that, I was stuck laying there lost in thought.
Bullet
Eye for an eye
"So it's really happening, huh, Tyler?"
I was sitting down with my feet propped up on the seat ahead of me, arms folded behind my head and my eyes closed, the implanted ear chip playing The Greasy Gorillas latest hit. The volume auto-adjusted to a lower setting and I opened my right eye to acknowledge my buddy Vic fidgeting in his seat, waiting for the commencement speech before our flight out of here. I knew Vic for years now, a guy I could count on to always have my back when we did our regular security details. There were only a couple of us chosen, and Mr. Vilgis, our boss, used his sway to get us both on board. I was happy I had Vic here, at least. I don't think I could keep my sanity without this lunatic around.
"Yeah, it's happening, bro. Leaving our little dirtball floating in the infinite universe, heading somewhere where a million things could go wrong."
I smirked as sweat beads started forming on his temples. He was a tough guy, and could handle himself as well as anyone, but I was really enjoying seeing him scared shitless for the moment.
"Don't worry about it." I told him. "This is gonna be a new adventure, just enjoy it."
Everyone began to settle down as Jupitor Khol, apparently, according to my itinerary, spoke a few words, something that I guess had to do with the flight... I hadn't paid much attention. They already had given us our instructions beforehand, so I doubt he had anything new to tell us. Finally he shuffled offstage, marking our chance to get on board the ship shortly.
They handed me a clipboard where you were supposed to find your name; it would have some general information, and where I'd be staying for the flight. The ship was efficient, which is another word for small, so we'd have to be sharing rooms with others. Unfortunately we couldn't choose our partners, so I told Vic I'd see him later when we were all settled in. I adjusted my backpack and scanned the hallways, looking for my number. So many people were going back and forth, I struggled to squeeze through until I finally reached my cabin.
I opened the door and was surprised to find who I'd be rooming with had already arrived.
"Uhh, hi." I said, taking a step into the tiny cabin, which was little more than a large closet with a bed tossed inside. "I'm Tyler."
I was sitting down with my feet propped up on the seat ahead of me, arms folded behind my head and my eyes closed, the implanted ear chip playing The Greasy Gorillas latest hit. The volume auto-adjusted to a lower setting and I opened my right eye to acknowledge my buddy Vic fidgeting in his seat, waiting for the commencement speech before our flight out of here. I knew Vic for years now, a guy I could count on to always have my back when we did our regular security details. There were only a couple of us chosen, and Mr. Vilgis, our boss, used his sway to get us both on board. I was happy I had Vic here, at least. I don't think I could keep my sanity without this lunatic around.
"Yeah, it's happening, bro. Leaving our little dirtball floating in the infinite universe, heading somewhere where a million things could go wrong."
I smirked as sweat beads started forming on his temples. He was a tough guy, and could handle himself as well as anyone, but I was really enjoying seeing him scared shitless for the moment.
"Don't worry about it." I told him. "This is gonna be a new adventure, just enjoy it."
Everyone began to settle down as Jupitor Khol, apparently, according to my itinerary, spoke a few words, something that I guess had to do with the flight... I hadn't paid much attention. They already had given us our instructions beforehand, so I doubt he had anything new to tell us. Finally he shuffled offstage, marking our chance to get on board the ship shortly.
They handed me a clipboard where you were supposed to find your name; it would have some general information, and where I'd be staying for the flight. The ship was efficient, which is another word for small, so we'd have to be sharing rooms with others. Unfortunately we couldn't choose our partners, so I told Vic I'd see him later when we were all settled in. I adjusted my backpack and scanned the hallways, looking for my number. So many people were going back and forth, I struggled to squeeze through until I finally reached my cabin.
I opened the door and was surprised to find who I'd be rooming with had already arrived.
"Uhh, hi." I said, taking a step into the tiny cabin, which was little more than a large closet with a bed tossed inside. "I'm Tyler."
Turtlyturt
The Queen
My thoughts were short lasting considering someone was sliding the door open. I scooted back in the bed and brought my knees up to my chest. As the male stood there, I stared at him with large green eyes. "Tyler? I'm Layla,I guess we're sharing a room together. I hope that's okay with you." Sharing a room with a guy was an uncomfortable thought, considering she'd never stayed with a boy nor had she ever been in a relationship. Not that she didn't want to, she was always just too busy. "Ya know, we don't have to do anything until tomorrow? I'd be delighted if we could simply talk, and get to know one another, considering we have to share a room." I could feel the heat coming off of my face from the embarrassment of not knowing how to exactly handle a boy. Do they think like we think? What's suppose to happen here. I was completely and utterly lost at what to do. So I relaxed my body and laid flat on my back and sat my curious gaze on Tyler.
It was completely weird not knowing how to respond to him, it felt like I was trying something I didn't want to. I never really enjoyed meeting new people, so I guess that's what made it so hard. "We can play like, a question game or something?" I rolled over on my belly and propped my head on my hands.
It was completely weird not knowing how to respond to him, it felt like I was trying something I didn't want to. I never really enjoyed meeting new people, so I guess that's what made it so hard. "We can play like, a question game or something?" I rolled over on my belly and propped my head on my hands.
Bullet
Eye for an eye
I couldn't help but smile at her awkwardness, and I guess I could relate: meeting a stranger for the first time that you're gonna share a room, share a bed, with for the foreseeable future, it's not easy. I slip off my backpack and as she's talking, opening up one of the few compartments we have for storage, and stuff my back pack in. I glance at her every now and then in between doing so, seeing her in a new position each time; I stifle a laugh.
"Yeah, getting to know each other sounds like a good idea." I toss in. I guess it's a little more difficult for her. I was on the streets for a few years, so talking to people became a lot easier for me, because if you didn't, you wouldn't survive. Who knows what kind of life she's lead up until now, who knows what's going through her mind. I can't say I've ever understood any woman's mind anyways, so I guess her suggestion like a question game sounds good. I go ahead and place my palm on the bed to steadily lower myself and sit. At that moment I really take note of her; red hair, green eyes. It creates a shocking contrast if you're not expecting it.
"Okay, Layla, you said, right? We can play a game, if that's cool with you. Go ahead and ask me anything." I say, extending my arms out, palms up. "I'm pretty much an open book here."
A soft tone alarm goes off and I turn my head instinctively to the noise. A pilot's voice can be heard over the ship's intercommunication system. "Hello everyone, this is your captain speaking. We are going into cruise mode and are turning off the artificial gravity in a few minutes to conserve energy. Don't want to catch you by surprise with it." The pilot chuckles before the click of the intercom goes off.
"Yeah, getting to know each other sounds like a good idea." I toss in. I guess it's a little more difficult for her. I was on the streets for a few years, so talking to people became a lot easier for me, because if you didn't, you wouldn't survive. Who knows what kind of life she's lead up until now, who knows what's going through her mind. I can't say I've ever understood any woman's mind anyways, so I guess her suggestion like a question game sounds good. I go ahead and place my palm on the bed to steadily lower myself and sit. At that moment I really take note of her; red hair, green eyes. It creates a shocking contrast if you're not expecting it.
"Okay, Layla, you said, right? We can play a game, if that's cool with you. Go ahead and ask me anything." I say, extending my arms out, palms up. "I'm pretty much an open book here."
A soft tone alarm goes off and I turn my head instinctively to the noise. A pilot's voice can be heard over the ship's intercommunication system. "Hello everyone, this is your captain speaking. We are going into cruise mode and are turning off the artificial gravity in a few minutes to conserve energy. Don't want to catch you by surprise with it." The pilot chuckles before the click of the intercom goes off.
Turtlyturt
The Queen
I couldn't help but chuckle as he spoke so freely, something that a lot of people no longer could do. I was almost mesmerized by the entrapping moment of friendship that we were having that I forgot what I wanted to ask, and everything I was thinking. After the intercom interrupted our moment I couldn't help but to laugh again. "Okay, Tyler, how does this artificial gravity do for ya?" I meant it in a friendly way.
I was already in the air before I had the time to think about what to grab onto. People were laughing and talking in the hallway, bumping into things and being overly loud. One even hit our door. I kept trying to find a sesniable spot to stay, though I know I couldn't. At one point I went to hold onto Tyler, grabbing for his back, then moving back not wanting to seem weird. "How long do you think they're going to keep it on?"
[[sorry about the short post.]]
I was already in the air before I had the time to think about what to grab onto. People were laughing and talking in the hallway, bumping into things and being overly loud. One even hit our door. I kept trying to find a sesniable spot to stay, though I know I couldn't. At one point I went to hold onto Tyler, grabbing for his back, then moving back not wanting to seem weird. "How long do you think they're going to keep it on?"
[[sorry about the short post.]]
Bullet
Eye for an eye
I watched as the cogs visibly turned in her head. She wanted to do something to get to know me better, but she seemed lost now, if anything. She bit on the mention of the artificial gravity, seeing as how we were about to lose it at any second. I opened my mouth to reply, but suddenly a sound like the shutting down of an engine echoed through the ship, tapering off. Abruptly, my hand and backside lifted off the bed into the air, along with the bed's pillows and Layla herself. I laughed at her surprised expression. I brought my legs down and pushed off the ground of the small room, my hands already above my head to stop me once I reached the low hanging ceiling. I bounded off it, using it to propel myself in another direction. I had never experienced anything quite like zero, but I was going to enjoy it.
"The artificial gravity? Umm, it feels alright, not quite the same as back home." I thought about that statement for a second, realizing Earth wasn't going to be my home anymore. I hadn't really thought about the fact, though I likely knew subconsciously, in the back of my mind. It was a weird concept to think about, never going back. I swiftly snapped out of it as I nearly bumped into my new roommate, extending both my arms around her and pushing myself against the wall behind her, back towards the rooms other end.
"The zero gravity is great, though. Come on, move around a bit! They'll likely have the artificial gravity back on tonight unless these beds have straps, and besides there's those scientists and all that'll be doing work during the flight, which won't be easy without any gravity. They're on my security route, so I'll imagine I'll get to glimpse a little bit of their work. Oh! And as you probably could tell, I'm on the security team for the ship, so there's something about me you didn't know. Aaaaand now I'm rambling. What about you?"
[[Don't worry about it. I'll live.
]]
"The artificial gravity? Umm, it feels alright, not quite the same as back home." I thought about that statement for a second, realizing Earth wasn't going to be my home anymore. I hadn't really thought about the fact, though I likely knew subconsciously, in the back of my mind. It was a weird concept to think about, never going back. I swiftly snapped out of it as I nearly bumped into my new roommate, extending both my arms around her and pushing myself against the wall behind her, back towards the rooms other end.
"The zero gravity is great, though. Come on, move around a bit! They'll likely have the artificial gravity back on tonight unless these beds have straps, and besides there's those scientists and all that'll be doing work during the flight, which won't be easy without any gravity. They're on my security route, so I'll imagine I'll get to glimpse a little bit of their work. Oh! And as you probably could tell, I'm on the security team for the ship, so there's something about me you didn't know. Aaaaand now I'm rambling. What about you?"
[[Don't worry about it. I'll live.
]]
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