A few moments pass, and it comes into view. White dots surrounded by green jutting out of the ocean.
“Is this it?”
“It sure is.” Her voice is full of excitement.
More interesting than the moon, I suppose.
The ship comes to a halt, and Derek feels the vibration of the landing thrusters firing. A few seconds later, a thud as it hit the ground.
Derek shakes. The reality of landing on an alien world hits him.
“You okay, Derek? My Auntie is waiting for us. Everything is going to be fine.”
She places her hand on his shoulder, and he turns the wheelchair.
They go to the rear of the ship, and the hatch opens. A silver-haired, plump woman is waiting for them at the bottom of the ramp.
Maeve rushes forward and wraps her arms around the older woman.
Derek drives down the ramp before coming to an abrupt halt. The smell of the sea, the beautiful cloudy sky, the feel of the wind on his face, it’s so different.
Maeve looks back at him and frowns. “You okay, Derek?”
He looks over at her and smiles. “Oh, yes. I’ve never experienced anything like this. To hear the waves and the wind. I knew it would be different, but this is incredible.”
The grey-haired woman then spoke. “You must be Derek.”
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