CASE : 006

Space Introduction

\27/07/1995\

Hello,my name is Noah Schmitt. I've moved from Germany to America for this mission. Why? Because I've learned that this mission gives us a big load of money. Now,before you call me money-hungry,i had my reasons for the money: Since we moved to America,healthcare isn't free. My little sister,Ange Schmitt,had cancer. She needed the money for the surgery..

Anyways,the mission didn't start immediately,since we had to prepare the ship. I didn't have to do much,my only task was to watch the CCTV and make sure everyone was working,if not,file a report and report to the captain..never knew a man could be that petty,and they're saying women are more complicated..

\17:45\
I was walking around the ship,occasionally stopping to look at some poster or to check my phone. Suddenly,a girl came up to me. She had short,blond and black hair,she was wearing a tank top with the company's logo on it with baggy pants and a sweater wrapped around her waist..she came up to me,i guess she ran,since she looks tired.

???: "Hey..do you know where is the storage cabinet..?"

I thought for a second,i haven't explored the whole ship so i don't know where exactly is the storage cabinet,but i would guess it's mostly near the bathrooms or the nurses office.

Noah: "Um..i think the it's next to the nurses office or something,i'm not sure,sorry.."

Thankfully,she gave me a reassuring smile. She put a hand on my shoulder and chuckled.

???: "I suppose you haven't explored the whole ship,huh? Don't worry,i haven't either."

I chuckle nervously but a thought came into my head: "Why does she need to go to the storage cabinet...?" Either I've watched way too many detective movies or i have serial killer senses,either way,I asked her.

Noah: "Why do you need to go there,anyway?"

The girl's smile dropped slightly,making me worried,but then she smiled again.

???: "I have to fix a ceiling vent,but I'm too short to reach it,i bet you wouldn't have any problem,you're almost the same size as a tree!"

Haha,really funny. I mean..i agree that 1.98m is pretty tall,but i was getting tired of these tree or giraffe jokes. But I can't really be mad,I just met her. She suddenly stopped laughing,her smile dying down again.

???: "Hey,haven't you heard some strange noises coming from the vents?"

The vents? They were fine to me. I was about to answer when she spoke again.

???: "Let's ignore that for now... What's your name?"

Noah: "Ah.. My name is Noah Schmitt. May i ask for yours?"

???: "My name is Ashlynn! Ashlynn White."

Noah:" Ashlynn White..."

I was repeating her name as if i was tasting it on the tip of my tongue. Before I realized i have to go back to patrol duty.

Noah: "Nice name,it has a good ring to it..i'll go back to my work,bye for now."

Ashlynn: "Bye-bye!"

We walked off in opposite directions. After a while,i end up in the cafeteria. I was getting kind of hungry so i just took a can from the vending machine. Mmm...that coke tasted expired. I wouldn't be surprised if there was some sort of alien mold or something..
I was starting to get bored of doing nothing and the weird coke when someone approached me. It was a pale guy with blond hair and light blue eyes,he was wearing a cook outfit. He looked mad,it reminded me of that one cook,what's his name? Uhh.. Gordon Ramsay? Yeah,Gordon Ramsay but as an albino.

???: "Hey,aren't you supposed to be working?"

Noah: "The captain didn't really give me tasks to do,so i have nothing on my plate,literally.."

I said as my stomach rumbled. To be honest,i couldn't wait for dinner,i didn't eat breakfast nor lunch that day.

???: "If you have nothing to do,you can at least help me cook dinner! I'm the only chef here and i have to cook for 6 of y'all,excluding me!"

I felt a sense of panic when he raised his voice,i WAS going ask if he wanted me to help him but now i didn't want to. What was that attitude for? I reluctantly agreed,since i didn't want my ass to get beaten on the first day. I had to make lasagna,what a coincidence,one of the only meals i suck at doing..thank you YouTube for existing.

After making YouTube lasagna,the cook let me leave. He also told me his name,Andy White. He must be related to Ashlynn. I went to my dorm room because i was tired,I wanted to take a nap and the bed was basically calling my name..i dropped on my bed and immediately fell asleep.

The loud sirens woke up me up at 3:09. I stood up and yawned groggily,but suddenly,I heard some people screaming. I got out of my room and went to the meeting room,where everyone was. People were either screaming at each other,crying in a corner,or pacing around the place. But strangely,I couldn't see anyone's face,only the siblings' faces..i couldn't even hear what they were saying. I felt like i was going to pass out due to my massive headache. I sat down next to Ashlynn and tried to ask her what  was happening.

Noah: "Ashlynn,what's going on?"

She didn't even answer me,was my voice too soft or was she just deaf? A frown formed on my face as I tried to get her attention again.

Noah: "Ashlynn!-"

???: *incoherent yelling*

???: *crying*

Ashlynn just looked at the captain,clearly mad.

Ashlynn: "What do you mean,the ship's-"

Suddenly,I heard someone calling my name from behind. I turned around to check who it was but was greeted with nothing but the darkness of the hallway. I could still hear the voice calling out to me,it was getting louder each time..i got up from my seat and followed the source of the agonizing sound that was calling out to me.