Alien: Genesis
Disclaimer: All characters belong to Ridley Scot, 20 Century Fox, H.R Giger, and James Cameron
Chap. 3
If anyone thought space was a complete dark abyss then they were only half right-or to an extent that seemed realistic. There is no light that can penetrate the gripping, mysterious veil of blackness that expands out forever, but on this occasion, something was emitting light. It shined brightly from its source. Growing like a liquid and then it slowly pulsates and warps back inward. This is repeated continuously as nothing interferes with its motion. The grace of it looked so marvelous; like a musician perfecting their talent to where it is automatic. It comes naturally. This is how this light source looks as it sparkles. Tiny, crystal like objects float around the orb of light like small bugs dancing in the gleam. The light enhances the image of its surroundings that it is being emitted from. Around the light are numerous ice crystals. Some were of gigantic proportions at least 5 meters big while others where puny in comparison, but still impressive. Tons of them float aimlessly in the void of space; trapped in the gravity fields of a small planet. Its spherical outline is only partially seen as the southern or northern hemisphere (which ever you prefer) is blanked in more darkness. This stands out like a sore thumb from the surrounding space. Around the planet are the mysterious ice shards, each one was bright from their frozen water particles. They formed a ring around the planet that gave it seemingly a barrier, although harmless. The sight alone was a magnificent view that would make any being view over it in a nostalgic glee-like thinking of a long lost memory. Strangely, however, only one ice shard is the source of the mysterious light; still on its slow, methodical pulse. This individual is buried among its fellow shards, right in the middle. Thus being the reason why the light seems bigger than what it really is. The light is reflected off the surrounding members in a kaleidoscope effect; each blink reveals a different set of enchanting colors.
Just outside the range of the ice field, a vessel carries into view of the phenomenon. It was a Class A mining vessel dubbed "Black Lung"; a small joke that harkens back to the days of the old mining on Earth. In the early 19th century and well into the 21st century, there were countless cases of coal miners becoming ill with this disease. This disease turned your lungs into exactly what the name suggests: black. The idea of naming this particular vessel that dubious name was a sick joke. Or maybe a memorial to the pioneers of mining-no one knew exactly. The ship itself was returning from a grueling, two year long mining expedition in the outer realms of Enron 9 and all nine of its crew hated it with a passion. Plus the prospects of receiving a big pay day where abolished from their minds as they did not recover much. The system was just about completely dried up. The Black Lung picked up the trace of the light from its computers as they constantly surveyed the surrounding environments. The exact reasons why the ship did this were any one's guess; which no one really wanted to know. After all they were employed by the nefarious Weyland-Yutani. So it was no surprise that Captain James wanted, no was obliged to investigate.
A loud sigh escapes Captain James as he sets down his cold cup of coffee, which was practically nasty on this day, and leans towards the monitors. Quietly James presses a button on one of the computer consoles as a 3d image materializes on the screen of the surrounding system they were in: System 9815 or The Mevassive System. This system was a vastly unexplored region of space, mainly due to the fact that it was massive. Mevassive System nearly tripled that of the one Earth belongs too and the possibilities as to what it holds are unimaginable. But that also leaves the possibility of countless unforeseen dangers and this is why James wished he could ignore this. He did not want to be the first to possibly encounter a problem-yet his employers paid other wise. Damn The Company aggressively thought the Captain as his brow furrows in frustration. On the image a red dot blinks rapidly showing its location. It was in a ice field of a nearby planet, also unexplored thought James as he maneuvers the image around to get an exact location.
"What do you have?" came a voice from behind the Captain
James tears his glance away from the image for a moment and notices the glare of one of his pilots, Shawn. He stands just over his shoulder and peers at the hologram with tired eyes.
"Probably just a system bleep…but thats not what Weyland-Yutani would think" answered James with a hint of malice in his voice. Shawn only nods his head and sits down in the empty seat beside the Captain before replying.
"Fuck the company-but we still need to check it out" finally replied Shawn "but you know everyone else won't like it. They are already under enough stress as it is."
For the second time James sighs and shakes his head, they all just wanted to get back home. Having a small detour would piss them all off-hell he was already pissed at this unexpected situation.
"Don't remind me" whispered the Captain, a tingle of guilt hits him.
Shawn only nods his head, already understanding what needs to be done without hearing it. He pats the Captain reassuringly on the shoulder and stands up
"Ill let the boys know what's going on" assured Shawn as he turns around and heads for the exit. Once Shawn departs the room James falls back into his chair and grudgingly turns his attention back to his abandoned coffee. If something is found I better get a damn raise for this thought James although he knew very well it was probably nothing out there…but still something, a lingering doubt, hanged in the back of his mind.
As the mining vessel begins its direction towards the icy fields of the planet, something else lingers in the farthest reaches of the field. Its identity was obscured in shadows and from the shards as it lies in wait for what ever happens. The unknown and potential danger just intensified as the Black Lung was not the only life form out here in this lonely, mysterious reach of space.