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Astrodude blinks after the flashback he had
Is it true ?? Or is it just …. astrophage. I got sucked into some kind of bogus doomsday theory?? No no I'm so terrified . This is real the Sun is dying and I'm tengled up in it just because of my boss.-says Astrodude
I still don't remember my own name but I know bits of information about the Petrova problem. My brain remembers bits and pieces and it's desperately clinging onto these memories . I think my job is to save the petrova problem.- said Astrodude
(In a small lab wearing a bed sheet toga with no idea who I am and with two dead crewmates that I already adios'ed into deep terrifying depths of space and a mindless stubborn spider drone with a creepy smile. Yikes …. I hate my life. Why me?!?) - thought Astrodude
His vision clears , He wets his eyes … tears streaming down his face. He can't remember … faces of his beloved family nor his planet friends.
Son?? sobs honey sniffs Luna … I wish I could remember your faces . The way you smile , the way you laugh and your sweet sweet voice.The way I remember bits and bits of the past. - said Astrodude
Astrodude falls to the ground and he puts his hands on his head and cries like a child. It's clear to him he misses his home.
(I'm all that's left . My crew is dead and I will never see my family again. This is hell. I don't know how this spaceship has gravity. But we weren't sick as I theorized before. We were in a suspended animation. That explains tubes , iv's and constant medical. This robot kept us rotating to prevent us from getting bed soars and changing bed sheets . Plus those electrodes all over our bodies to stimulate our muscles and a lot of exercises but in the end comas are dengerus ) - thought Astrodude
It's a shame that all this robot work was for nothing after all two crewmates died.Only I survived and my brain is a pile of mush. - says Astrodude under his nose
He takes a deep breath and walks to the window. He sees his dead comrades taking a dead man's space walk . It brings him a bit of closure. But the sadness is just so strong . It's ''killing him''
Eat dear astronout.-says Ei.Sar
The food tube drops from the ceiling and Ei.Sar catches it and places it on his hybernation chamber . The label reads day one meal two.
I'm not in the mood to eat you creepy drone- says Astrodude but his stomach growls as soon as he sees the tube
(Whatever my mental state might be my body has needs)- thought Astrodude
He opens the tube and squirts grey goo into his mouth.
Another incredible flavour sensention I must say. What happened to more unique looking dishes ??- says Astrodude
Those are very few and far between. You must eat the planest of the foods to maximize your survival in the deep space. - say Ei.Sar
Ok. Be the way it's a little thicker than my previous meals.- said Astrodude
It's to get your digestive system used to solid food again. - says Ei.Sar
(it's really baby food) - thinks astrodude
Water??-Astrodude says in between mouthfuls
Ei.Sar catches a silver tube this time and brings it to Astrodude. The text on the label reads: portable water. He unscrews the tops and sure enough there's water. he takes a sip.
(Yuck it's room temperature and distilled and devoid of minerals but water is water)- thought Astrodude
Astrodude finishes the rest of his meal.
(I haven't had to use the bathroom for a long time now but I have to use it eventually. I would rather not go wee on the floor if that's possible) - Astrodude thought
Toilet??-says Astrodude
Ei.Sar hears that and activates one special metal panel that spins around and reveals a metal comode.
(It just …. RIGHT THERE in the wall!! Like in the prison cell)-thought Astrodude
He takes a close look . All buttons and stuff on it. There's a vaccum in the bowl and there's no water.
This might be a 0G toilet modified for use in that type of gravity. Why do that!? Ok ummm… Creepy robot drone dissmiss toilet.-says Astrodude
The wall spins around the toilet is gone.
Alright I'm well fed and I feel a little better about things. I need to focus on some positives…. I'm alive . Whatever killed my friends it didn't kill me. I'm on a spaceship in deep space . I don't know what my mission is and my mental state is improving. I'm sure of it . It's time for something proactive for a change.- says Astrodude
He closes his eyes and lets his mind wander. He wants to remember something …. anything he doesn't care what it is. Astrodude wants to force this memories out. Well lets see if he can do this forcefully. He starts from what makes him happy.
I like science , astronomy and space . I know it. I got a thrill from all of those little experiments I've been doing. I'm in space so maybe I could think about space and science and see what I get…-says Astrodude clearly drifting off to a deep memory.
(flashback)
The day Astrodude got accepted into a Rotsar's space program mission with no return date. He couldn't believe he was one of the finalists.
Honey honey !! kicks the door I'm one of the finalists!!-says Astrodude
The finalists for that Rostar program isn't it ??-says Astrowife
Yes yes !! I got into the finals !! If not a scientist then I could go and explore the solar system !! Babe isn't that great?? At least no one would make fun of me because of my crazy theories up there in space.- says Astrodude
Oh I don't think you are crazy. You are simply ahead of your times that's all.-says Astrowife
That's what all they said before they laughed and kicked me out of the scientific community for my research. - says Astrodude
Well no matter what . You got this one honey boo. Now get some rest before the big day tomorrow. - says Astrowife
Astroson is jumping from excitement while holding onto his favorite toy rocket. His happy for his dad and then he goes to text Playerdude about the news. Playerdude loves hearing about stuff Junior tells him about.
The next day rolls around. Astrodude is in the Rotsar's headquarters with the other finalists . Preparing to go into the multi- axis trainer .
Are you sure you can handle this??-said Astrodude
Don't worry I have some experience with that. Mainly for Astrotube challenges I've done so I should be fine.-says Matthew
Ok take care!! (Oma I'm going to fail this isn't it ?? another laughing stock of the town) - said and thought Astrodude
Matthew finishes his round and it's time for Astrodude.
Your turn Astrodude!! Don't make a fool of yourself!!-says Houston through the speaker
Sir please !! Oh geez - says Astrodude as he goes into the multi-axis trainer.
Astrodude spins in the middle . Holding himself from throwing up . The blood is pulling to his head. He finishes his round …. clearly unwell.
Congratulations you two!! Now onto the written test - say Houston
That was easy my friend . - says Matthew
Ye….yess .-says Astrodude
Later they are writing their Rotsar passing exam.
(Aww come on you got this one Astrodude. Discribe the stellar classification of stars in detail and put examples of stars in each type ?? What's the Hawking radiation?? and Describe zones around a star and their possibility at life?? I know that only the goldylock zone matters to them but for me it's nonsense)-thinks Astrodude
Finished!! See ya later at the results friend.-says Matthew
Already… I'm finished I'm a failure.-says Astrodude
Astrodude finishes his exam and heads back to the corridor to await the results. After some time the results come back and he doesn't get picked at 1st but after Matthew declines the offer after seeing the little one on the side of the contract. They pick Astrodude .
Woohoo I'm going to space baby!!-says Astrodude while signing the contract
At the late hour at the parking lot Astordude comes to talk to Matthew.
Hey why did you decline the offer??-said Astrodude
Well if you read the fine little print on the side you will know this is a mission with no return date my friend- says Matthew
A few days goes by to the start of the mission .
So see you when I see you. We will miss you so much … - says Astrowife
Astroson is sad clearly not wanting to led go of his father's spacesuit . He will be growing up without his dad's presence in his life.
I'm finally good for something yay!! I will be in contact with you don't worry.-said Astrodude then he dissappeared into the distance.
Ok Astrodude go into your rocket and get ready for launch. We will count down to one.-says Houston
Astrodude nods and gets in the spaceship. Alright everything is in place Sir I'm ready!!-said Astrodude
Btw we told the USA that there's oil in space so he could sponsor the mission. Ok start . - says Houston
Wait what ?!?-say Astrodude confused
One two three GO!! - says Houston launching the spaceship
AHHHHH!!!- says Astordude being sent out into space
Ever since I was a little kid I dreamed of going to space and being an astronaut . All those countless training and sacrifices are finally paid off !! I'm not mentioning the failures tho - says Astrodude speaking to himself
Astrodude goes out from the ship when he's in the Earth's orbit and then he's terrified.
Hello Astrodude!!- says the Earth
Luna frowns
HEY EARTH!! Tell your Earthling to stop trying to propagate around the solar system like freaking lice!! - says Venus
Oh oh I want to see …. I want to see … HELLO ASTRODUDE!!! - says the Sun
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH- Astrodude screaming in horror as he sees celestial bodies talking to him!!
Nope nope I'm done with this!!- says Astrodude
Moments later… Astrodude is calling Houston
The planets can talk Sir !! Planets talk!!- says Astrodude
Pfff planets that talk. Astrodude needs some help!!- says Houston
Sir my name is…- said Astrodude