A/N: This might not be one of my best work; it's very old, made in 2009 like "The Mutant Island." But this one takes place after the events of "Rise of the Silver Surfer." Although, it's not set from my OC's perspective. After two years of yearning of where the Surfer is, Terri goes on a mission to find him herself. The reunion then turns into a rescue mission as he's desperate to find his beloved, Shalla-Bal.

It's been two years since Reed and Sue tied the knot. During that time Terri has been preoccupied on finding Norrin Radd, also known as the Silver Surfer. So far, there has been no luck. A few years back Reed made the FantastiCar, which is a huge jet that can travel on land, water, and air...except in space. In response to that, Terri has sent an aircraft that has these capabilities, the AstroWing.

It had been five years since she last used it. By that time Reed constantly figured out what makes the AstroWing and the FantastiCar unique from each other. When it finally came a few weeks later, Terri noticed how unsanitary it was. In order for it to work properly, she has to clean every nook and cranny both inside and out.

After several hours of dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, polishing, cleaning the residue and emptying the trash from the cockpit while listening to Johnny's mix CDs, she was almost ready. All she had to do was to make sure that there was enough fuel, LiquidO2, and to do that she needed to make an equal amount in each wing. Sometimes she had to jump on them lightly until its caller, Lucille, confirms that it s ready for takeoff.

One night she was looking through a huge telescope trying to find Norrin but all she saw was a silvery capsule. She thought it was space trash left from the team's DNA mission, but she wasn't certain. The lens didn't give it a clear view so she zoomed in closer. While she was looking very hard, Sue touched her shoulder and they both yelped.

They apologized and Terri said she was using the telescope to "look at the wind, you know. Being creative." They both said good night to each other then she looked again, only this time the silvery object was gone. She waited for tomorrow night to use her AstroWing to see the object up close.

The flight went smoothly then Lucille warned her that there is unknown radiation ahead. Whatever it was looked like a comet traveling fast, but she could tell it was making it's own energy. She heard the phrases: unknown radiation...making it's own energy, then it came to her; Norrin is here.

She started to give chase and then she saw a figure shining through, it looked like someone on a surfboard. Like a trucker, she kept calling his name and to stop moving. The steering handles started to jiggle and she heard something shoot out. Somehow Lucille made the AstroWing shoot a bomb automatically. It hit the board and in response Norrin released an energy blast and the ship went down.

The handles went back and the nose dove and spun out of control, but Terri managed to keep the nose up as it crashlanded on a stormy, snowy terrain. Terri was unconscious then Norrin came to see who shot him. He opened the AstroWing and took the air mask off, then he realized who it was. After a few minutes of comforting her, the ship was closed and then he left.

The next morning Terri came to. She was covered in thick blankets and the inside of the ship was very warm. She immediately understood that someone was in the ship, but there were no footprints.

She frantically looked around but no one showed up. Then she tried calling the team saying she'd been stranded somewhere at the Arctic Circle. When she looked again the ship began to power up.

Curious, she went to it and she felt her hairs on her neck stick up. She looked behind and demanded while holding a crowbar, "Hold and turn or you will be hit by a crowbar!"

Then the figure looked up; to her surprise it was Norrin. When she found her words, she was amazed he was alive after he blew up Galactus. She invited him inside the ship and began a long discussion.

At this time, Norrin wanted to go back home and reunite with his people since he's been gone for so long. But as he reached the end of the universe, he can't go any further. She asked why not and then he hesitated. Then it all made sense.

Because the Sliver Surfer was in exile, Terri was outraged and has decided to make a secret mission in which she and a copilot would travel to his universe and retrieve his loved one by the name of Shalla-Bal.

She picked two members, Reed and Ben, but because there wasn't a lot of room she has to choose only one person to go. First the team casted their votes: Sue, Frankie, and John Myers chose Reed while Johnny, Alicia, and Norrin picked Ben. Since there was a tie Ben suggested an arm wrestle, then she said it would be one-sided and he would win it for sure.

Next she declared a rock, paper, scissors competition: Whoever gets the best out of three matches first is the winner. After that Reed became Terri's copilot for the mission; however, he still has to pass the flying simulation while she gives the AstroWing itself some test flights. They've done their parts and the liftoff was scheduled for a dark, chilly Monday evening.

After a hearty meal, Reed and Terri tested their skills on her new flight simulator. First they did a team mission, then they had a fast-paced face off. In the end, Reed became champ and she congratulated him for his great combative skills.

Then they started to pack their bags for a one and a half week journey to Zenn-La and back. He made the calculations that it would take 6,000 light years to get to their destination. With only five minutes to spare, they said their last goodbyes to their friends and then it was off to the cockpit.

Norrin said he will assist them going through the atmosphere as they leave Earth behind. Terri told him that he will wait for them when they come back with Shalla-Bal, along with some memos of the times they shared before he served Galactus. They fastened their seat belts as the AstroWing ran down the runway.

As Terri gained 150 mph, she signaled Reed to shift the nozzle down so it can go off the ground. The wheels folded in, the wings extended, and she pulled the controllers up as the aircraft took flight. After a shaky start, thanks to the turbulence, they were pulled back by the G-force as they entered the atmosphere with Norrin just ahead.

A couple minutes later everything started to become smooth and calm. Reed and Terri were alright and she in awe looked out the side window to see the big blue planet close by. Norrin was waiting for them and they started to follow him as they made their first foot on their perilous mission. Not only that, but it was also the first time in history that any human can see Mars, venture through the asteroid belt, discover the outer planets, and leave to another distant universe.

As Reed and Terri watched their home planet disappear, she called Susan and told her that they have started their mission after exiting the atmosphere safely. Even from another solar system, the AsttroWing can contact people from anytime, anywhere, just as long as they had fuel in their tanks. One crisis entailed that if they run out, they would also lose oxygen. In case of an emergency, Terri organized a closet consisting of a 5-foot space suit and a pair of 6-inch magnetic boots, along with a 6-foot space suit and a pair of 7 inch boots.

In the back section there was a small microwave oven and a refrigerator loaded with snacks and portable goods, even freeze-dried ice cream which had chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, and Terri's favorite, mint chip.

While they were finished listening to "Space Cowboy" by N'sync and Lisa "Left-Eye" Lopes, the AstroWing went into hyper speed. Terri kept a wary eye on the fuel gauge, because the longer they stay in hyper speed the more fuel it uses. She also kept an eye on the virtual map as well.

After a couple minutes the ship slowed down. When the song ended they were passing Norrin's new home, Mars. Terri wasted no time taking pictures from every angle with her little Fugifilm camera. She informed him that it is still underway on making it a better place as soon as most of the CO is removed, and that the algae is inserted to make more oxygen.

Once they passed Mars, it was time to hit the sack. They've called home and wished them a goodnight's rest now that they're away, and Sue and the others said it back. Then Reed took two sleeping bags out of his tote, and stated that they were used for low gravity so that people can comfortably float around inside them when they rest. Next the ship shut down but it was still moving. The lights dimmed and the engines became quiet and faster.

Reed and Terri were quite curious on how Norrin slept while he was Galactus' herald. The truth is he didn't so she asked if he wants to sleep in the AstroWing. He said he would only use his board by going inside of it.

They slept until the alarm sounded at 9:00 am. A brief breakfast was made as Terri announced what was yet to come. Lucille warned her that the asteroid belt was less than a light year away and that she had made the necessary arrangements for the dangerous encounter. The shields were up, the weapons are full, and the engines were steady.

When they returned to the cockpit, Earth called and wished them good luck for their journey into outer space. When it was just Sue and Reed she told him that it's her and Johnny's mother's anniversary of her death and wished he would be there. He already made plans for this moment when he said he, Alicia, Ben, and Terri made a fresh bouquet for her as a surprise. All agog she appreciated it very much and she would call them back as soon as they go through the belt. She wished them good luck before the small screen went blank. Reed told Terri and Norrin about the call and before they knew it, they have entered the asteroid field.

Norrin materialized outside of the AstroWing and said to follow him and to never lose him in the asteroid belt. They did as Terri separated the maneuvering controls and the weaponry. Since Reed was a skilled copilot on the flight simulator, he was steering it while Terri was shooting whatever was in their way, sticking close to the Surfer as possible. Some were easy to destroy while others were more difficult and must be avoided. Sometimes they had to brake or go faster because some asteroids were in their way and bumping into each other. It was a wild roller coaster ride but they still maintained their course.

Just as they thought it was over, there was an enormous asteroid heading for them, one that it was at least a mile wide. The lasers had no effect so Terri told Reed to keep the ship steady while she aimed for the core of the rock.

She murmured, "Time for another Big Bang."

She did it as a bomb shot out of the ship's nozzle and then the asteroid made a humongous explosion spewing space dust and small debris everywhere. Just ahead, Norrin looked behind him as it blew up, wondering if the AstroWing and the others were okay. They've gained speed and approached him at the end of the field. Relieved she thought that they lost him when the asteroid headed for them. After a brief reunion they resumed their journey.

They've called Earth five minutes later and she told them the AstroWing went through the asteroid belt, and Reed's an amazing copilot. The two controls were now one and they made a little celebration as they had a hearty meal in the ship. A few hours have passed and it was time to rest once more.

Terri woke up to a thunderous sound as they loomed closer and closer. She looked around the ship as it moved slowly nearer to the noise, so close that the ship at times shook which awakened Reed. He said maybe it's the power trying to turn back on. But they immediately saw Jupiter in the distance and that sound was coming from its Great Red Spot.

As a yearning explorer, Norrin wanted to actually visit Jupiter and its Red Spot as soon as the mission is accomplished, while Terri once again got out her camera and started shooting numerous photos. It was an astounding sight. The excitement didn't stop there, however, as the AstroWing passed her favorite planet, Saturn.

In awe and all agog she shot many pictures of its fabulous rings and the planet itself. Reed informed them that the rings were made by rock, ice, dust, and other space matter. As he did, her camera zoomed in as close as it could to take images of the small chunks left from the rings. The engines of the ship sped up and hours later, they came across Uranus.

It was one of Reed's favorites because of its unique structure. Unlike Saturn it tilts and orbits on its side; they weren't sure why it came to be this way but he mentioned that while the solar system was made, a protoplanet collided with its rings.

Soon they passed Neptune and watched the planet start to churn with its fast, violent winds. By that time, Terri realized that her camera was almost full so she made a quick check to keep her best planetary images from the worst. Some of the pictures she kept was actually from the wedding and the numerous projects her office job did. Then she mentioned to Norrin that they were almost at the end of the solar system, which he already knew.

She said, "We just need to pass one more heavenly body, which was formerly the last planet, Pluto."

It was quarter to 11:00 pm as they went by the dwarf planet and as they did, she explained why it was no longer the final planet, but instead it was Neptune. She even mentioned that one time Neptune and Pluto actually switched places from each other.

They've slept until there was a strange, fuzzing noise coming from the outside of the AstroWing. Then they realized that Norrin reached his limit. Frightened, Terri ordered Lucille to stop the ship before she crashed into him. Then there was a long silence as he sadly sat down on his board.

With his voice caught in his throat, he stated it was up to them to finish the mission, head to Zenn-La, and find Shalla-Bal. While Terri was close to sobbing, she and Reed said they would make that promise and he could wait for them on Earth. When the tears fell, they said goodbye.

Reed and Terri left Norrin behind and then he began to reminisce on all the times he shared with Shalla-Bal, while they looked back at their memories they had. After that they told the team about what just happened.

While they were approaching the unknown universe, Terri had a nightmare: It took place in a dark, hot, devilish place as the AstroWing was tracking down Shalla-Bal. The heat was intense and the AstroWing was constantly attacked by hidden monsters all around. But it still looked for Shalla-Bal. She was in the cockpit with Sue, Johnny, and Ben who was human instead of in his usual rocked body. He explained that he changed due to the combinations of their powers and that Reed is outside of the ship. Then it was held down by a gravitational pull and she saw an enormous demon-like creature attacking Reed and the AstroWing.

It was losing the bout and just as the ship was going to self-destruct from a final blow, Terri woke up with short, scared breaths. Still wide awake, Reed asked if she was alright, then she explained everything. She worried that Shalla-Bal might not be at Zenn-La but rather in that horrid place. He assured her it was a dream and he was hopeful that she'll be found safe waiting for Norrin. She went back to sleep and the vessel continued on its course.

The next night Reed had one too, but it was much different. This dream took place at the center of a rounded garden. The outside was covered with exotic flowers while the middle had a brick floor. The weather was gloomy and Shalla-Bal had finished watering just as an enormous demonic creature came up from the ground. She faced him with wide eyes and pale skin. Then she got up and asked it to leave. He stood there and then she started to jump-kick him. No matter how hard she tried, she didn't hurt him. Then she attempted to punch him, but he twisted her arm and kicked her in the side twice. Next he raised her arm and she pleaded to let her go. As he did, he tripped her and she fell to the ground. He became still for a few seconds then used one of his pointy body parts and stabbed her deeply, in response she screamed in pain. Then she was held like a hostage and the creature said that her soul is his. In response she yelled for her lover's name. When he said he will be next, he was about to bite her just as Reed woke up.

Terri asked to see if he was okay, then he told her everything that's happened. Next he ordered her to set the AstroWing to travel in hyper speed, even though they were going to miss many of the heavenly bodies the Deneb universe had.

They traveled as fast as its wings could carry them and during the rush, one out of two fuel tanks was used up. Lucille gave an alarm to let her know she's used half of the oxygen, so she immediately used a refill in the empty fuel tank. When she did it was still draining quickly. She hoped that at this pace they could reach Zenn-La and back without the risk of running out of oxygen.

Meanwhile Norrin returned to Earth and told Sue and the others that the AstroWing will arrive at its destination shortly.

Back at the vessel Reed opened his eyes and saw a small light-blue orb in the distance. He woke up Terri and said that this orb could be Zenn-La. Willing to find out they slowly steered the AstroWing toward it. Just then Lucille announced that they have finally reached their destination. It was a light-blue planet with clouds circling it along with a big dusty, rocky ring in the center. Being that the inhabitants, the Zenn-Lavians, have never heard of them before, they've decided to land discreetly.

The AstroWing had no trouble when it went through the atmosphere, in fact it was much less toxic and thinner than Earth's atmosphere, though. But like their home planet the environment was lush and very fertile. Much of the vegetation was able to grow twice as much as Earth's plants. And the creatures there looked and sounded a lot different, like as if they went back in time to see the dinosaurs reincarnated.

Suddenly there was a high-pitched, screeching noise and the AstroWing took a dip. It landed on top of a thick branch in one of the enormous, thick sequoia trees.

Terri stated, "I think we're here..."

They both looked down from the cockpit and they saw that they were still high above the ground. The trees were so high, they could still see the clouds circling it. Slowly they brought the ship down on the unusually rich soil. Terri sighed with relief now that she's finally on the ground again. They exited and stretched as they took in their new surroundings.

Just then they heard guns being pointed at them and they were encircled by people in heavy artillery and air masks. One of the guys scowled, "Freeze! We have you completely surrounded!"

They stepped in closer and more of them emerged from the thickets with red beams shining at them. Then the same person said, "What have you done with the disappearance of Shalla-Bal? Answer me or we'll shoot! You have disturbed the peace of the Zenn-Lavians, surrender now!"

Terri tried to convince the footman that they have never been here. At a moment's notice, a silver-haired woman emerged and said, "You can put all that stuff away, boys. You've heard them, they've never been here before. Always causing trouble, huh, Fennan?"

She apologized and introduced herself as Elmar and so did Reed and Terri. Then she asked why they were here. They've explained that they had a mission from Norrin, her son. She told them to follow her to Shalla-Bal's place where she was last seen.

When they approached an old, big palace they met a grey-haired man who said he was Norrin's father, Jartran. He knew someone would come and look for his son's lost love. They introduced themselves as he took them to the same place she was last seen, at a circular garden.

Reed asked Terri to gather all of the memos Norrin had in the AstroWing while he investigates on her whereabouts, Elmar assisted her.

"This is the place?" he queried.

Jartan replied "Yes. This is where we found her body."

"What happened?" Reed asked.

"After he left and served Galactus, she made this garden in her despair. And then she went missing just last night. Everyone was looking for her, they think she had been abducted. There were many cases and, every time this happened, they were never seen again."

Reed asked if they had some kind of surveillance since he discovered that the planet was in high alert.

Jartran said, "They don't always have to use it to find victims. Sometimes we use premonitions."

Reed became bitter and he said it was nonsense that they could use their dreams as a guide for solving mysteries such as this. Jartran stated that they all do it, "Including our son."

Then Fennan in his uniform went to Jartran with a shiny ring, engraved on the back were the words: " I'm yours forever" in hieroglyphics.

He said to put it somewhere safe, then Jartran showed Reed the inside of the palace where Terri was packing the mementos. He introduced Jartan to Terri then they heard crying in the distance. He said it was Elmar, so he went to her. Fennan went to the two guests, introduced himself as Norrin's half-brother, and stated that he was just as worried as the others were.

A few hours went by and Fennan, Jartran, and Elmar concluded that their premonitions led them to the following places where Shalla-Bal may have disappeared to. As a footman, Fennan discovered a place that had very dense vegetation that anyone can be hidden, that it was inhabited by reptilian and amphibian-like creatures, and was ruled by a monstrous carnivore for centuries. He came to the possibility that Shalla-Bal was taken there.

Elmar stated that her premonition led her to a place where it was like Zenn-La early developed, when almost everything was covered with sharp rocks and molten lava. There was even an enormous dormant volcano at the center of the mysterious planet. Jartran described a place in which it was used for heavy artillery, weaponry, and fortitude. Not too many people were able to visit it because they would always be shot down as they even tried to approach its atmosphere.

Terri stepped in and said, "I'm sure she wasn't captured and then taken to this forbidden place in the universe."

And then she stated about her dreams before she and Reed set foot on Zenn-La. They were shocked when she was finished, and they all started chattering at once. Reed quieted them and Fennan in horror said that could be the leading possibility of Shalla-Bal's disappearance, but then he added he can still visit the other planets, though.

He wanted to send groups of his men to help them search for her. So they did while Reed and Terri stayed for a few days in the palace before they went back to Earth. Fennan, Jartran, and Elmar wished them good luck as they lifted off into the clear blue.

They made it back with no setbacks and although many thoughts raced through their minds, they barely spoke. It took almost a week until they flew back; it took almost a fortnight to get to Zenn-La and back. And they didn't hesitate to tell all the things that transpired during their short journey. Norrin was very disappointed since Shalla-Bal went missing somewhere unknown in the Deneb galaxy, and that there was no way he could reach her...unless if they did one thing.

Reed had an idea that the Aurora Borealis was coming at the Arctic Circle. He suggested that by the middle of April, they can fly into it and maybe emerge at the Deneb galaxy without detection. The team tried it a few weeks later, after Reed finally had the material he needed to make the FantastiCar bigger and better, they were on their way to reunite Norrin with his long lost loved one, Shalla-Bal.

A/N: Pardon me if that was a long read. Whew, that's over. And this story had so many references. I liked the song "Space Cowboy" by N'Sync and Left-Eye. RIP. I figured it'd be fitting as the AstroWing went into hyper speed; I wanted the moment to be sudden and exhilarating. The AstroWing was, of course, a homage to the Star Fox series. The dream that Reed had was based off of the scene in Mortal Kombat when Chang was killed. Lucille was like the one in the spacecraft in Red Planet. And this is a foreshadowing to the infamous NES game, The Silver Surfer. Instead of going to many planets for Galactus' parts, they visit them to look for Shala-Bal instead. I know that Norrin couldn't leave Earth with his board, but I figured not leaving the galaxy would be more fair.

Like I said, this is an old fic. And I thank Cerb for re-uploading this. The next part will be up shortly. So until next time, everyone.