Chapter 4: Intrigues at the Pentagon, the Men in Black
SCENE:
Friday, May 10th, 6:05 p.m.
Three hours before the spaceship crash.
The Pentagon, one of the most imposing structures in Washington D.C., is bustling with frantic activity. In a high-security conference room, senior military and government officials gather for a classified meeting.
General Edward, a stern-looking man with decades of military experience, presides over the meeting at the head of the table. Beside him sit the CIA director and the FBI chief, along with other high-ranking military and civilian officials.
GENERAL EDWARD:(Serious) Gentlemen, thank you for gathering. As you know, we've been monitoring a delicate situation in recent weeks. It seems our predictions have come true.
The CIA director takes the floor, projecting images of the spaceship on the screen before them.
CIA DIRECTOR: For weeks now, our satellites have been tracking the trajectory of this ship. Estimates suggest it will crash in a rural area north of the city within hours.
The FBI chief nods in agreement and adds:
FBI CHIEF: We've deployed special units to secure the area and keep civilians at bay. Additionally, we've sent undercover agents to investigate any suspicious activity.
Meanwhile, in a corner of the room, three men in dark suits silently observe. They are the mysterious "men in black".
GENERAL EDWARD: Our main objective is to ensure any potential threat is neutralized and that the technology of this ship remains under our control.
At that moment, they receive reports that the ship has begun to enter Earth's atmosphere.
GENERAL EDWARD:(Serious) It's time to put our plans into action. Send in the rapid response teams and make sure the men in black are ready to act.
The attendees nod silently as they prepare to face the unknown ahead.
SCENE:
Friday, May 10th, 11:01 p.m.
Two hours after the spaceship impact.
The impact area is surrounded by investigators, soldiers, and the mysterious men in black move back and forth, collecting samples, taking photographs, and analyzing the wreckage of the ship.
Tyler Compton, a special agent from the CIA, watches attentively from a safe distance. His gaze falls on one of the men in black who seems to be investigating a particularly interesting area near the crash site.
Suddenly, a chill runs down Tyler's spine. Instinctively, he turns around and his gaze meets the building behind him: Dani's house.
From the window of his house, Dani watches the scene with fascination and a touch of fear. Their eyes briefly meet before Tyler turns his attention back to the ongoing investigation.
DANI:(he murmurs to himself) How strange...
At that moment, one of the men in black seems to have discovered something important. He leans in to get a glimpse of a capsule at the bottom of the ship.
MAN IN BLACK 1:(he mentions aloud) I found it! .
Tyler furrows his brow, aware that there is more at stake than meets the eye.
Meanwhile, at the window of his house, Dani is perplexed by what he is witnessing. He wonders what these people are searching for and what fell near his home.
END OF CHAPTER 4
Chapter 5: Disappearance
SCENE:
Friday, May 10th, 11:03 p.m.
Late at night, soldiers in the area with their guns aimed and the men in black regroup, forming a circle around the semi-destroyed capsule.
One of the men in black approaches cautiously and opens it carefully, revealing a humanoid child with a pale and fragile appearance. He looks around with large, curious eyes,
The soldiers keep a cautious distance, ready to act at any sign of danger. Meanwhile, the men in black ask him questions in an attempt to understand who he is and where he comes from.
MAN IN BLACK 1:(say looking him, with no expression on his pale face). Can you understand me? Where do you come from?
The child with a neutral look, noticeably vulnerable under the pressure of the situation. He seems confused and scared, but shows no signs of aggression.
At that moment, Lyna emerges from among the trees, chaotically and loudly, briefly grabbing everyone's attention.
Taking advantage of that second of distraction, the child's expression suddenly changes with a slight smile and, with a flash of light, he disappears becoming invisible before their unbelieving eyes.
Everyone at the scene goes on high alert, recognizing the extraordinary ability of the child. The soldiers begin to evacuate civilians from the area, preparing for what may come next.
Tyler Compton, the CIA agent, watches the scene with frustration as the child disappears before his eyes. He knows he has lost a crucial opportunity to capture him and uncover the truth behind this mysterious incident.
With a gesture of resignation, Tyler rejects the return to base ordered by General Edward from the Hoover Tower, recognizing that they need to regroup and rethink their approach to face this unique and potentially dangerous situation.
TYLER:(frustrated with anger) We have to find him, are you just going to let him go like that?
MAN IN BLACK:(relaxedly) Orders are orders. Besides, he won't be able to go far.
TYLER:(angry) There are innocent people, and if whatever that child is dangerous, it will be a big problem for everyone.
MAN IN BLACK:(serious) Believe us, Agent, the child is not who you should worry about.
Tyler, surprised by the words of this mysterious figure, who provoked even more uncertainty in him. He turns to look at Dani's window and he is still there, watching.
END OF CHAPTER 5
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Pathways City
Science FictionPathways City is a science fiction and suspense saga that explores the limits of reality through the intertwined lives of three main characters: Lyna, Samantha, and Dani. When the crash of a spaceship changes the course of their lives.
