LOG ENTRY: SOL 6

I'm alive. I put my hand on my chest to make sure my heart was still beating. It took me a while to realize that my suit was still on and I wouldn't be able to hear or feel it.

It's been six days from the day we left Earth.

My crew members probably think I died. Which means that everyone on Earth also believes this. It won't be a big deal to those on Earth. After all this was supposed to be another test run for those who were going to leave after we came back. Maybe they will stop the true mission from being sent into space or maybe they won't see my "death" as anything special. The Martia Program was a mission created to see if humans would be able to survive in another planet. The first Martia was sent to see if we would be able to reach Aclys. It took them 173 days to reach Aclys. It worked out just as planned and the crew were respected and given acknowledgement from everywhere. But there were only men.

Martia 2.0 had only one women was me. I was supposed to be the first women to ever touch Aclys. I have become the first women to land on Aclys. To the people back at home I am the first person to die on Mars too.

It isn't my crew members fault of what happened. I hope they all reached Earth safely. They did what they were supposed to do. I'm glad they didn't try to help me because helping me could've killed one of them. One man gone is better than two. All I want right now is to have at least person to believe I am alive. Just one. I hope that one person is Tommy.

Every mission to Aclys needs one equipment that is sent before we even leave Earth. It's the most important part of what keep us alive. It's the only way back home.

Now to how I got stuck here. We all safely landed on Aclys. Being in a spaceship with 3 other people for half a year is not the best experience. We all exited the ship one by one, with only pictures of what we thought it would look like in our heads. A planet untouched by humans until this day. A planet that can give us another chance to start over. As we went to put up the flag of the United States, there was a change in temperature. It went from 96 degrees to 54 in less than an hour. We weren't aware of temperature drops like this. The commander, Tripp, was getting signals from NASA that we must go back inside the spaceship. In between the words the signal dropped and we were let with no explanation. We didn't need one. Strong wind started to come towards us from all directions.

"Get back to the ship as soon as you can. We have been ordered to go back", Tripp ordered. No one wanted to go back right away and the only way we would is if we would die here. We had no choice. A 2 year mission has ended in just 6 months.

A piece of our ship got torn and fell into an antenna. The antenna fell on me. It ripped through my suit and cut through my skin. I have never been injured. Being born at Hailsham I was taken well care of. My body was valuable to others and they needed to make sure it was in the best condition. That didn't matter now. I was only doing this mission to they wouldn't use my body. I was only doing this so I could be with Tommy until death.

When I woke up, I saw the antenna inside of me. It was painful to see but not as much as it was to have it still inside. Blood was dripping out. It's was surprising I was still alive. My suit was now giving out pure oxygen. I could die of excessive oxygen. I was prepared for emergencies. I had taken the week before practicing different types of situation. I would have to take the antenna out first.. This wouldn't be easy. I took a deep breath and counted until three. One...two...three. I screamed. I looked around forgetting that no one could here me. I covered the injury using the breach kit that was on the side of my helmet. I was feeling dizzy. The air I was breathing was at 85% compared to Earth's 21%. I'd be okay for only a short amount of time. Then at that moment I realized that maybe I don't need to do anything. This planet was supposed to be the brother of Earth. Aclys can be breathable. We weren't sure on Earth but I can find out.

Once inside the ship, I took off my suit. I was able to see the injury more clearly. I could tell me now I would need stitches. It was worse than I thought. Luckily they taught us many things before we left. I would have to stitch it up and let it heal by itself.

They all think I'm dead. There was no possibility to survive but somehow I did. I have no communication to anyone. I could die today or in a few days. If I was able to survive what happened, I have to try to survive as long as possible. I will have to try survive so I can see Tommy again.

LOG ENTRY: SOL 7

I found food in the ship or as we call it "Hatch" that should last me the next year, maybe two if I lower the portions. I need to try my best to last the next three years. Just long enough for the actual Martia to be sent. If it will be sent. Inside the Hatch there are extra spacesuits and other supplies that will come in handy if used right. It's better than I thought. There actually is a chance for me to survive. I'd rather die trying.

I won't be able to communicate with anyone back on Earth. I don't know how to fix equipment. I would try but I can't find most of the things that I could use. Right now that is the least of my worries. I have to figure other things out. The oxygen levels are great which surprises me. The solar panel are also in good condition. Lucky me everything seems to be in good order. Maybe I can get back to Earth. It could take a few years but it'll be worth it if I get to see Tommy again. Tommy.

LOG ENTRY: SOL 8

Before they sent us to Aclys they taught us different subjects. It reminded me of Hailsham. I haven't learned Math, Science, or any subject for more than 10 years. There was never a reason too. None of us had a reason to and we were all behind on it. They made us take 2 to 4 years of each subject and there were many subjects. I didn't have to take Mechanic because it was only for the males. I took a month class of mechanics to learn basic things but I didn't learn enough to help me in this situation.

I did, though, take Botany. They wanted us to find out if we could grow anything on Aclys. That wouldn't be hard because it's very close to the way Earth was. Same levels They sent seeds but the problem was it was anything you would eat. Grass seeds where the only thing they sent. Wait no they actually send a packet of flower seeds too.

I need to grow food. Survive long enough to see the actual Martia come here. We had food but most of it was packaged. I needed to find a way to get food. I need to consume at least 2,000 calories. It's best if I consumer 2,500. We'll see. I have enough food for a year. I realized even if I lower the portions I won't have enough for two years. My journey too look for food will start tomorrow or maybe in the next few days. I like the feeling of safety I get from the Hatch. I never got it when was in Earth and I am not sure if I 'll get it in Aclys.

I am drifting off now. I am very tired. I don't know why since I haven't done much but I don't mind. The more I sleep the less I'll realize I'm close to dying.