Surviving Tomorrow

Chapter V

ANDREI

      "Why don't we try to explore the American Region first?" said Eldon

       Maybe he's right. We're done with those investigations, looking for answers of some strange questions, running while the policemen, air force and the soldiers bombing us, etc. Maybe it's time for us to take a rest. For sure, Justin will not go away.

      "Sure!" I said

      "Alright! There is a beach in front of Fifth District. So, are we going there?" said Eldon

      "Okay. We have to fix our things. We will go there" I said

      "Come on!" Eldon said cheerfully.

      We go in front of Fifth District. Eldon is right, there's a beach here.

      "There's no one here" said Nathan

      White sand, water, sun, beautiful sky. That's all I can see. Plus a guy walking on the sand over there

      "Do you see that guy over there?" asked Eldon

      "Yeah" I said

      "Hey human!" Eldon shouted

      "Don't call him!" I said

       We hide behind the rocks.

       "Hello? Is anyone there?" the guy said

        The guy started to go to the rocks that we are hiding in. Eldon shows himself to the guy

       "Eldon!" it's too late. I didn't stop him.

       "Hey human! I'm Eldon Alejandro. I'm from the Philippine Region. By the way, what's your name?" said Eldon

       Crazy alien. Eldon is a crazy alien, that's my new discovery.

       "Wait, I know you! You're a journalist! Hey! I'm a journalist too!  I'm a photojournalist, and I'm also from the Philippine Region. I like you as a weather forecaster when we were on Earth. You speak clearly and I understand it very well. Can I take a picture with you?" the guy said

       "Sure! I like you! You act normal just like me" said Eldon

       Another crazy came. Is it the end of the world? Again? They took a photo.

      "Hey! Will you join us?" the guy asked.

      We go to them.

       "Oh coconut! You're Nathan Francisco! And you're Andrei Cruz! I can't believe it! The three best journalists are here in front of me!" the guy said

     "Oh. Thank you for that" Nathan said

     "Oh I'm sorry! I forgot to introduce myself. I'm Brix Lopez from the Philippine region. I am 21 years old, and I'm a photojournalist. I made a travel magazine which is all about the Philippine region. I make some travel blogs, too" said Brix

     "Nice to meet you Brix!" said Nathan

     "So what are you doing here in American region?" I asked.

     "I'm traveling around the world, and this region is my second destination. I'm working for my second travel magazine, and it is all about the American region" said Brix
  
     "Where do you stay? I mean, where is your temporary room?" asked Eldon

     "I have no room yet. Actually, I'm planning to have a joint room, so that I can save more moneys" said Brix

     "Why don't you stay in our room? We're only three there and it has four bedrooms. What do you think?" suggested Eldon

     "Is it okay with you?" asked Brix

     "Of course! Right Nathan? Andrei?" said Eldon

     "Sure" I said. Nathan nodded.

     "Thank you so much guys! It is a pleasure to stay in a room with three best journalists" said Brix

     I smiled.

     We proceed to the beach. Today, I learn a lesson from Eldon. Trust someone you just met easily, and invite him to live in your house. What a crazy person? But maybe you can invite him with friends' permission.

     Brix changed his clothes after putting his things in our room. He also came to the beach.

    I am lying on a picnic blanket while watching the sky. I can't believe there are no birds flying. I look at the sea, and found Eldon and Brix swimming.

    There's no fish swimming under the sea. What a lifeless sea?

    "Brix, you're good at swimming ha?" Eldon said

    "That's because of my mom. He taught me how to swim" said Brix

     I wonder what is happening now on Earth. Obviously it's on fire now because of the red giant sun.

    Red giant sun in the Solar System, and a red dwarf sun here in Apollonian System. What an opposite universe?

    A conclusion accidentally came to my mind.

    "Maybe that's it!" I said

To be continued...