Contents: Prologue
Chapter 1-4: 'The End of Earth' arc
Chapter 5-8: 'Refuge and Rebuild' arc
Chapter 9- : 'Invasion' arc
PROLOGUE
YEAR: 1762 C.E.
"You mean the Earth is dying," King George III, King of the United Kingdom, spoke.
"I would have not put it with so much blatancy, but technically speaking, yes, Your Majesty," the diminutive grey colored being in front of him spoke.
"What proof is there to your claims?" the king demanded haughtily.
"Proof?" the being laughed suddenly, "With all due respect, sir, I don't think you can comprehend the complexities of my calculations which led me to this conclusion."
The king's royal nostrils flared, "You dare to challenge my intelligence?"
"The fact that you have allowed your indignation get the better of your judgment over this matter answers your question. But let us not get beside the point, Your Majesty. This planet is doomed, and nothing can be done to prevent that from happening."
"So what do you suggest?"
"Merely this: We, the Galvans, would choose individuals from societies all over this planet for colonization in another planet at the edge of this galaxy. Many of my fellow people are meeting the other monarchs in your world and asking for their permission to select suitable candidates for this mission. That way there is a chance that the extinction of your species can be prevented."
"Chance," George III mused, "but no certainty."
"Indeed, Your Majesty, but at least it is better than nothing."
The king buried his hand in his beard, deep in thought, "Why can not the entire population of this kingdom be relocated to this planet which you have chosen?"
The creature laughed again, much to George III's annoyance, "I am sorry, Your Majesty, but doing so would not stem the rot, so to speak. Neither would relocating all the beings in the world would do. In a few centuries, your people will outgrow the resources which can sustain this planet. Social stagnation and wars would follow. Not to mention that the advance in technology would attract other species from the stars, many of who are not so willing to coexist peacefully with humans, like our people are. Only by taking a few people to start all over again while ensuring the proper cultural mix that exists here we can hope of succeeding."
"So reminiscent of the biblical story of Noah," the king said absent mindedly.
"I have familiarized myself of late with the sagas of your world, and as such am inclined to agree with you on this."
The king sighed, "Very well, sir, you have made your point. You have my permission for your endeavor."
The creature bowed, and then turned to leave. "One question, Sir Azmuth. Why are you taking troubles to this length for a people you barely know?"
Azmuth stopped in his tracks, and answered without turning, "Because my calculations have foretold of a great struggle between the powers in the galaxy in the future. Only with the intervention of your race can this be averted; otherwise the whole galaxy, even the Universe, might be facing annihilation."
The Galvan exited the royal hall, leaving the king deep in his thoughts.
A/N: Taking inspirations from the Foundation series, I have decided to explore the possibilities of what would happen if the Earth was destroyed shortly after Ben reached his 15th birthday. The real story, beginning with the 1st arc, starts in the next chapter.