Betrothed Episode One
“In many ways, I had.
With a shaking, trembling, practically convulsing hand I pushed the scrappy fringe from my face. My hair was oily and here and there clumped with a few droplets of blood.
Bringing the same hand down, I wiped it over my top lip, and realized my bleeding nose had dried long ago but it had left a trail of sticky and dried blood all the way down my chin and neck.
I blinked hard, swaying back and forth in my chair as I pressed my still shaking hand over my eyes.
“We have reached... the planet’s orbit. Landing protocol initiated. We will touch down in approximately two minutes,” the computer said, its electronic voice echoing around the room.
Though I was dizzy and my ears were ringing, I somehow managed to gather together the energy to open both eyes and stare at the view screen.
Sure enough a large green-blue planet had come into view.
“As per your original instructions, we will utilize the long-range intergalactic communication satellite on the primary continent of this planet to send your message.”MoreLess
With a shaking, trembling, practically convulsing hand I pushed the scrappy fringe from my face. My hair was oily and here and there clumped with a few droplets of blood.
Bringing the same hand down, I wiped it over my top lip, and realized my bleeding nose had dried long ago but it had left a trail of sticky and dried blood all the way down my chin and neck.
I blinked hard, swaying back and forth in my chair as I pressed my still shaking hand over my eyes.
“We have reached... the planet’s orbit. Landing protocol initiated. We will touch down in approximately two minutes,” the computer said, its electronic voice echoing around the room.
Though I was dizzy and my ears were ringing, I somehow managed to gather together the energy to open both eyes and stare at the view screen.
Sure enough a large green-blue planet had come into view.
“As per your original instructions, we will utilize the long-range intergalactic communication satellite on the primary continent of this planet to send your message.”MoreLess
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