PROTOGEN ( NEW CIVILIZATION)

Part 6---THE BEGINNING OF A NEW LIFE--- PART 2---

Time: 21:30

As I inserted the key into the lock, a soft click echoed, signaling that the door had unlocked. Slowly, I pushed it open and stepped inside, feeling the vastness of the house around me. The place was huge, with two floors, furnished lavishly. It was so different from anything I had ever known.

Amar: "This house is enormous. Why did they give me such a place? I'm not used to this."

Robin: "Well, you see, the state has a surplus of houses, so they gave you this one to use."

Amar: "But I've never had a house like this."

Robin: "Come over to the living room."

I followed Robin and settled onto a plush sofa in the living room. Robin handed me a stack of papers, filled with information.

Amar: "What is this?"

Robin: "Your personal documents. Take a look."

I began reading through them, but something felt off. The information was strange, things I couldn't understand.

Amar: "Robin? Why has my name changed, and what is this code?"

Robin: "Listen carefully. From now on, your name will be Thunder."

Amar: "What?! Who decided that?!"

Robin: "The government."

Amar: "Listen, Robin, I have my own name, and I refuse to be called anything else. What does this code even mean?"

Robin: "That's your Thunder name code. If someone asks, give them that name and the code."

Frustrated, I pressed for answers.

Amar: "Robin, you mentioned something outside. What kind of people lived here?"

Robin: "I'm not going into that now."

Amar: "You will tell me everything, now."

Robin: "I told you, I'm not talking about it."

Amar: "You will! Why are your people destroying mine on Earth?"

Robin went silent, staring off for a long moment. His silence spoke louder than any answer he could have given.

Amar: "Well? Speak!"

Robin: "Ugh, fine. Many years ago, a great war broke out on this planet between two sides. Some wanted to unite all nations, and others wanted to colonize and eliminate other civilizations. The war lasted for centuries until a treaty brought peace. But now, things have gone back to the way they were. The rebels, who are like us, but call themselves Scorpions, wanted to build their own civilization. We fought back, calling them traitors. They left to find a new life and attacked your planet, Earth. We fear they'll return and bring chaos again. You, Amar—or Thunder—are the key to peace. If we can prove to them that their destruction is futile, they might stop."

I struggled to stay awake as Robin spoke, his voice heavy with the weight of the story. I was so tired from the day that I could barely keep my eyes open.

Amar: "What is the name of the Scorpion leader?"

Robin: "Nordan."

Amar: "Nordan?"

Robin: "Yes, Nordan is the leader of the Scorpions."

He paused.

Robin: "That's enough for tonight. I can see you're exhausted. Your room is upstairs on the second floor, to the left, right after the first door."

I slowly got up from the couch, weary and overwhelmed, and made my way to the bedroom. I needed rest from all that I had seen and heard.

Location: Planet Earth

The day of the invasion: Fifth day

Nordan's POV

Nordan stood on a rock, overlooking the battlefield as his invasion of Earth progressed. His eyes glowed with satisfaction as his grand plan unfolded.

Nordan: "Finally, after all these years, my plan is coming to fruition. No one will stop me."

Several soldiers approached him, eager for a report.

Soldier 1: "Leader, how are things going?"

Nordan: "Everything is proceeding as expected. What's the situation on the front lines?"

Soldier 2: "We're making slow progress, sir. The humans have good defenses, but they lack the technology we possess."

Nordan: "They will run out of resources soon. Once they're depleted, they will have no choice but to surrender."

Suddenly, another soldier came running toward Nordan, panting heavily.

Soldier 3: "Leader! Leader! Thank goodness I found you!"

Nordan: "What now?"

Soldier 3: "I bring bad news!"

Nordan's patience was wearing thin.

Nordan: "Oh, I can't wait to hear this. What's the problem now?"

Soldier 3: "Sir, your private spaceship—there was a man, a human! He stumbled and fell into your ship... he activated the button to return to Bioflame!"

Nordan: "WHAT?! How could you let this happen?! Who left the door of my ship open?!"

Nordan: "Bring me the warrior. Call my daughter."

The soldier hesitated, then nodded.

Soldier 2: "Your daughter, sir?"

Nordan: "Yes, my daughter. I've trained her for a mission like this."

Moments later, the soldiers returned with Nordan's daughter, Arzina, a fierce warrior with a reputation for fearlessness.

Arzina: "Hello, Father. Why did you call me?"

Nordan: "Arzina, my strong and brave daughter. Are you ready for a mission?"

Arzina: "What mission?"

Nordan handed her a picture.

Nordan: "This man. Have you seen him?"

Arzina: "Yes, I have."

Nordan: "Your mission is to go to Bioflame and bring him back to me—alive. Do you understand?"

Arzina: "Understood."

Nordan: "Good. Prepare for your journey. You leave tomorrow."

As Arzina departed to ready herself, Nordan clenched his fists.

Nordan: "That human must be stopped at all costs. He could ruin everything."