REBIRTH: A New World (DRAFT)

Chapter III

Life has became more different than ever. I feel weird. Something is different around here. Something feels off. Nothing here feels right. I don't know what it is, but this dream of man has a big mystery behind it. I can't stick my finger into this new hole of life. Whatever it is, it needs to be explored.

It is 1:00 in the morning, yet it is still as bright as noon. Then I remembered I slept in a space station, in a place where the light never sets. But that light has deep darkness inside it. There I was back in the lab, doing what I do. A week later, a conspiracy suggests that me and my co-pilot helped destroy Earth, this includes an astounding amount of evidence. This little theory wildspread like wildfire. Unfortunately, this is a truth that shouldn't be discussed. A truth I don't wanna deny, yet don't wanna reveal.

"Jones, have you heard about the news? It said you destroyed the Earth. I mean that sounds crazy, right? Then again, the government assigns you on missions even we don't have an idea about. So, is it true?"
A curious co-worker tried to ask me these same exact words. I don't want to be talked about. I should be able to twist this hot mess. I hate being put in these types of situations. There has to be a way to protect me and of course, my co-pilot Stev.

"Of course not, I didn't do that."
I tried to put an end to this small talk. Then somebody talked about the only other man on my ship.

"How about Stev?"
"Leave him out of this!"
I simply can't. I had to leave. I went on continuing to do my work.

The news babbled behind me. But this one was sure to be interesting. Being the only expert behaviorist, I tried narrowing down the President's latest interview regarding the new theory and other subjects that are related to this new hot mess I'm taking on. I soon realised I've been on his suspicious behavior the whole time. He acted weird. It's like he is trying to cover up something. But more than anything, he seemed less human in there. There was something off about him. I went on to investigate this new case.

I tried and successfully hacked the President, but not all of what I can find is complete. Parts and parts are missing here and there. But I got myself into extra digging and found out there was a board meeting today with [blank]. But I couldn't go past that border. I couldn't get any more information. It is like it's going to encrypt itself. All I see now is 1s and 0s. I don't understand. I tried getting deeper, but that was simply the end of it. Then I tried getting in his office. Sadly, I was met with nothing. Then I saw, a book on the Intelligence War. As far as I know, the war was simply a fairy tale. I discovered something else. The war ended back in 2179. The President was born in 2181 and had no known family. There was something under that blanket I couldn't reach out on. But at least I scratched the surface.

I got a text from the man, Benken Allieton. The designer of this massive ship. I was excited to finally meet him.
"Hi. You must be Jones Mallec. Head of the Research and Design Labs in REBIRTH. Correct?"

"Yes, and you are former NASA Aerospace Engineer and one of the last members of NASA before it's demise, Benken Allieton."

"Just call me Ben. Now I appreciate your contributions to REBIRTH, but is the theory true?"

"Touchy subject. Now, I'm a big fan of your work especially this space ship."

"Thanks. Now I want to collaborate with you and your friend Stev in this top-secret project you can access once you join. I got Stev in, you?"

"Absolutely."

"Well then, details tomorrow. See you soon."
I finally get to work with Ben. But I still don't know what is with President Harren. Whatever it is, it's needed to be stopped...