182. Part I: The arrival

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It was the time of day where the daylight and night time would meet. As it happen, one by one the decorative lights lit up.

The ambience was filled with music, people chattering and laughing and other sounds that were related to merrymaking. It was festival celebration where the cherry blossoms bloom.

People began to arrive at the festival with their families and friends to take part on this festive occasion. Some of them had settled comfortable on their blankets near the stage awaiting for the show to begin. Stalls of different kinds began to open.

As the night enveloped the horizon, the merrymaking intensified. The air was filled with different aromatic smell of food being grilled. And, music continued to echo melodiously in the venue.

Not only humans do partake on the celebration, even, the fireflies graced the occasion adding beauty to the event with their lights to welcome the blooming of the cherry blossoms.

Meanwhile, authorities in the Space Centre Facility began to panic. The sound of the alert went off as they detect space activity that had tremendous impact on Earth.

"This is so strange." Dr. Yang said. "The four comets seemed to be navigating in unison."

"Sir," The Second Lieutenant said. "You better have a look at this."

"What on Earth is happening?" Captain Santiago said.

"It seems there is another comet following the first four asteroids." The Second Lieutenant said.

"If those asteroids do not break down during the entry to Earth's atmosphere, the result will be catastrophic." The Captain said. "How long before collision?"

"Based on our calculations, we have less than two hours before impact." Dr. Yang said. "And, by the looks of it, there's only fifty percent chancr that all asteriod will turn into dust upon entry."

"What do you recommend?" The Captain asked Dr. Yang.

"We need to blast those comets in space before it enters Earth's atmosphere."

"Second Lieutenant, get the Major on the line."

"Yes, sir!"

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