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silence.
    Brian turned and headed back to the split. He felt hot
air coming from down the hallway. He walked down the corridor. After a few
minutes he came into a large chamber filled with steam. He blinked a few times
before his vision cleared. After a moment, he saw a large pool in the center of
the room with someone in the water.
    “Is that you Seles?” Brian asked.
    “Yes, it’s me. The water is perfect, why don’t you
join me?” she said, standing up.
    He blushed and turned away. “I think…I’ll go in later
by myself.”
    She sat down. “I’m going to enjoy this for a bit
longer. By the way, did you send the signal?”
    He turned around and stared at the wall. “I did
everything you told me to. Also, it looks like we can fix the shuttle. At least
we can get off this frozen rock.”
    Seles stared at the ceiling. “What if the Avoni was
destroyed?”
    “Believe in your captain. If she’s as brilliant as you
say, then Valis will find a way to survive,” he said as he sat down with his
back to her.
     

Chapter 6 – Questions
     
    “Captain, we’re receiving a message from one of our
emergency beacons,” Daes said, looking up from her console on the bridge.
    Valis stood up and looked back at Daes. “Where’s the
message coming from?”
    “It’s originating from one of the moons of this gas
giant.” Daes highlighted the planet and moon on the main monitor. “There’s an
audio message as well.”
    “Play it for us,” Valis said.
    “Sure,” Daes answered, playing the message.
    “This is Brian of the independent Kalaidian vessel
Avoni. I’m stranded with Ensign Seles. Artic conditions, breathable atmosphere
and limited supplies. No medical emergencies. Immediate rescue requested.”
    There was a moment of silence. “Who is this Brian?”
Valis asked. Celi laughed quietly in the corner. Valis turned to her. “Am I
missing something Celi?”
    “No, it’s just I know who Brian is and why he’s
stranded with Seles,” Celi answered.
    “Who is it?” Kivi asked.
    Celi walked to the front of the bridge. “Brian is the
alien we recovered from the Grey ship before it was destroyed. I don’t know
what species he belongs to, but it’s very similar to ours, physically and
genetically. I have all the data from when I scanned him earlier. I’ll put it
up on the monitor if you want captain.”
    Valis turned back to Daes. “Make a note of the
emergency beacon and give this message in return: Avoni has suffered severe
damage, can’t rescue for eleven days. Please respond as soon as possible on
situation.”
    Daes recorded the message and sent it out. Celi walked
over to Daes and handed a small crystal to her. “This data crystal has all the
information on the alien.”
    Daes placed the crystal in a slot on the console.
Brian’s image appeared on the monitor. “As you can see, the alien looks very
much like one of us. But, there are fundamental differences between us,” Celi
explained.
    “Are you sure he isn’t a deformed Kalaidian?” Valis
asked.
    Celi shook her head. “No, the genetics don’t match.
He’s similar, but definitely originates from a different planet.”
    “If he’s not Kalaidian, then where’s he from?” Valis
asked.
    Celi pointed at the monitor. “From what I can deduce,
his species evolved in marginally heavier gravity than ours and displays high
warm blooded features. From the skin pigmentation and body hair, I suspect his
home world has a cooler climate than Kalaidia.”
    “How dangerous is this alien?” Kivi asked.
    Celi turned to the image on the screen. “Even before I
injected him with nanomachines, he was dangerous. He killed the entire crew of
a Grey ship. But, from what I saw earlier, and the message he sent, I don’t
believe we anything to worry about.”
    “What do you base this belief on?” Valis asked.
    “If he comes from a species new to interstellar travel,
he’d find it easier to relate to a species similar to his own.” Celi looked at
the