Normally, the hum of the ships engines was a reassuring sound for Mira, but it was not so this time. She swallow hard, finding her mouth dry. The familiar noise that usually meant refuge and safety, now heralded the upcoming struggle. Her stomach churned and her palms grew sweaty. "how did we get here" she muttered to herself, gazing out the view-port at the approaching destination. Already Mira could see the destruction of the Vex. Venus, the once lush terraformed planet, now the harbinger of extinction as It rocketed through space towards earth. A machine hell-bent on the destruction of the traveler, and light itself.
Mira bit her lip in fear, a nervous habit of hers. It was no surprise that the reassuring hand on her shoulder startled her. Her head turning to face the exo. X22 or "Ash" as she commonly referred to him. His soft glowing blue eyes focused on their objective. "We can do this" Though his voice robotic, he seemed to project all sorts of emotions. It was, reassuring for Mira. How far had they come? She recalled their first moments.. how much of a.. well.. robot, he was in the beginning. Objective oriented always alert and focused. Never did she imagine there would be moments like this with him. Nor did she realize the feelings that would arise from their partnership.
Nor did she realize how close she would get with any of them, her attention turning to the rest of the crew. Katria, calm and polishing her shotgun. Kemsis with his determined alien stare. Michael drinking from his flask. Mira had grown close to all of them, the bonds created much stronger than family.. no.. in fact this was her family. She had even grown quiet fond of little Trion, the small emotionless orb seeming to have personality now. Her heart now filled with hope and determination.. "yes.. we can do this" her words unwavering now, knowing she had the support and strength of those she loved.
Turning in the swivel chair and standing to face them fully, Mira stands, addressing them not only as their captain, but as their comrade, as part of their family.
"here's the plan…"