Coraline and Norman 5 Drafted For A Brave One
Author's Note : This is based on an episode of the 1980 Astro Boy series entitled Astro Fights Aliens. It just inspired me so much to write this new sequel story of Coraline and Norman.
Coraline and Norman's family and friends were standing by a window of a military space exploration base facility conferencing with its manager. "Norman has fully been well-trained to become part of this space exploration squad," the manager informed proudly. "Well we're so glad to hear that," cheered his family. "Most important of all, he has been assigned captain," the manager continued. "What?" Coraline and Norman's family gasped. "Yes. And the reason for that is because he is the only boy in this world who can see ghosts and other paranormal sightings more than anyone else with the naked eye. In fact, there have been many ghosts and paranormal activities up in Mars as well as on Earth. Our last captain went missing and he was never found. He just couldn't see what or who captured him. But it was there. Anyhow, another reason why I assigned Norman as captain is because the squad and I discovered him to be very smart especially when he built that giant robot followed by smaller robots which successfully killed all those evil spirits and zombies from the invasion." "Well I just hope nothing bad happens to him," Coraline peered looking like she was about to cry. Minutes later, Norman was finished packing for the launch. He came inside the back of the facility where the dressing rooms are and changed into his official captain uniform. Then he ambled to the room where his family was. "Wow, Norman. You look just as stunning!" His mom complimented. "Good luck!" She and the rest of the family continued. At last, Norman gave his salute and headed to the spaceship. It was already close to ten minutes before it had to launch. "Ten minutes to launch. All crew members of this squad please report to the launch site within the spaceship immediately," the P.A. announced. "Hello fellow troops. As you might have already known, my name is Norman Babcock. I will currently be your captain for this exploration. On top of that, I alone do have the best ability to see the unseen. So I should be able to survive this mission and I hope all of you do too. I will do my very best effort to lead you troops throughout the course of this exploration. Thank you all for your cooperation. Now let's get ready to launch!" " Five minutes to launch," the P.A. announced again. "Captain Babcock. Captain Babcock," urged one of the troops through Norman's special communicating device which was more attractively accurate than his ordinary modern cell phone. "Yes, troop?" "Another incoming troop has arrived on board. It just so happens to be your girlfriend whose name we just couldn't pronounce the first time." " I'll be right there," Norman replied as he ran to the front interior of the ship. He was so amazed to see her looking just as beautiful in the uniform. "Oh. Coraline. I thought you couldn't be able to make it here." "Well I just couldn't resist being alone anymore for I love you so much. And I just don't want anything bad happening to you. You're my only close one who really gives me all the chances to show the true meaning of who I really am besides the rest of my closed ones including my parents. So please, Norman. Let me come to this journey with you!" Coraline pleaded. "Fine. Come with me," Norman answered seriously. He decided to just let her stay in one of the dorms. "Just stay right here. Okay. You'll be just fine. I know you will." Till then, Norman dreaded straight to the control rooms. There was just a minute left before the launch. " Alright troops. Please make sure all systems are ready to go! There is now one minute before the launch begins!" "Yes sir!" Shortly thereafter, ten seconds suddenly initiated. "Ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one, blast off," counted the P.A. At last, the ship departed safely as the boosters gushed.