Time: 2 Months

Avatus Entry Log 68:

Avatus: "Activating Ocular Camera, Recording"

Artemis was walking along a stone path somewhere in the mountains of Avatus, her stride was slow. She turned her head and gazed out over the elevated view of the world she had been creating.

The once empty dome was now full of movement and life. Large created flew overhead which resembled the earth sea creature mantas. The creatures were much thinner, their bellies were pure white which hid their figure in the clouds, and their backs were lined with glass skin which absorbed heat into their bodies.

Herds of horse-like creatures galloped through the desert areas of the dome. This species had the ability to adapt to climate changes, allowing it to migrate to different biomes. Its skin was a mixture of feathers and scales which changed color depending on the heat of the climate it was in. Its face was slim and attached to its ears were two large horns.

Artemis glanced to the left to show dozens of small lizards approached her, they flicked their tongues at her curiously. This species lived at the peaks of Acherons mountains, so it would be close to the sun to stay warm. They resembled a mix of a chameleon and bearded dragon but were as large as a chihuahua.

Artemis reached out and petted one of them on the head, a loud clicking noise vibrated from its mouth as its cheek flaps opened, flapping happily.

"Two months of progress has turned Avatus into a thriving ecosystem. We have over fifty species in here."

She continued walking and glanced at a passing Manta.

"I have saved what I could, the population limit of each species has caused me to have to leave some behind to fend for themselves or be..."

She paused, and her voice grew sad.

"Exterminated."

Her vision drifted from the sky to the side of the mountain, showing how high up she was.

"Alithea has informed me that they have completed a large section of city which will be dropped down and attached to Anicetus. We have managed to clear most of the species from the area that it will be placed in, except for one. Tomorrow I will be traveling to that area to catch what I can, this is the final species on animal that needs to be implicated into Avatus."

Artemis tapped her wrist

Avatus: "Ocular Camera - Shutting down"

An image of Artemis appeared, she was dawning a tight jump suit which had a dark camouflage pattern over it and around her hip was a utility belt which held her supplies. Attached to the utility belt was a leather pelt which hung over her side and a key chain of a section of the world walkers face plate forged into a musical instrument. On her back was her hover board and bow. While her appearance hadn't changed, a mature aura radiated from her.

"I will check in tomorrow once we arrive at the site."

Data-Log Ended

Time: 24 hours

Avatus Entry Log 69:

Avatus: "Activating Ocular Camera, Recording"

Artemis was walking through a lush sea of tall grass, at the top of a few blades were luminous clusters of white glowing flowers. The sun began to set in the distance igniting the sky with lush color as it passed between the Cepheus Ring and the planets horizon. A breeze disturbed the tall grass creating waves that rippled over the flat terrain, flowers broke from their planetary bounds floated through the air like lightning bugs.

"This planet holds so much beauty in it...only to be masked by human industrialization."

She turned and gazed at the darkened sky which casted over a nearby city.

"We spread through this world like a disease, destroying what we created to better accommodate our growing existence…"

Artemis began to sink into the grass, as she sat on the ground the blades rose above her head blocking her view. She reached and detached the metal keychain from her belt, holding it up for the video to see. The crescent shaped instrument was small with multiple holes inside of it.

"The bullroarer is nice for calming down animals, but I have a lot of trouble catching the small faster ones. I created a musical device which uses multiple frequency to call animals to me."

pressing her lips to the device Artemis began to paint the colorless picture of sound.

The notes carried themselves through the blades of grass soothingly swaying with their motion in the wind. She teased her organic audience by starting slow, letting the notes overtake the surrounding area. Artemis moved her fingers intricately over the holes of the instrument, the tune she played grew faster but maintained its vivacious emotion. The notes danced to the sounds of childish hope which radiated from each breath she blew into its pathways.

The feeling of something warm settled against her back, glancing behind she saw a small creature curling up against the fabric of her clothing.

The creature resembled a squirrel and a cat mixed together, her Tablet device binged softly.

"Species Located."

The device continued to bing, growing louder. Artemis quickly set the device to silent and closed her eyes, continuing to play for the creatures as more emerged and began to lay beside her. Listening to the song she carried in her heart.

Data-Log, Ended.

Time: 2 hours later

Avatus Entry Log: 70

An image of Artemis sitting in the tall grass appears, she is holding one of the small cat like creatures in her hands petting it.

"Cute little guys, they seem to live under ground in groups."

The create rubbed itself against her hands, squeaking happily.

"They have a massive population and Avatus is recommending housing only about 25 of them... I hate the idea of separating their groups."

She glanced up staring into the horizon behind the camera.

"I can't help but feel angry at the people of Acheron for choosing their lives over these poor creatures. The cruelty of time has taught them nothing about compassion. If we had truly grown as a species we would be nurturing the world we live in, not destroying it. Avatus is nothing but a cruel illusion so that the citizens can feel they are doing something to help the animals while they slaughter their world."

Avatus: "Incoming Message from Alithea."

Artemis tapped her wrist.

"Receiving"

Alithea spoke.

"Artemis, we are all ready to drop the extension city on your location. Have you cleared the species?"

Artemis placed the small creature on the ground before standing up, as she did this the camera rose and revealed beyond the tall grass her ship, loaded with plasma cages of the animals.

"Yes...proceed"

She turned away from the creature towards her ship, leaving it behind.

Data-Log Ended

Time: 1 Hour Later

Avatus Entry Log: 71

The camera inside Artemis's ship showed an image from the troposphere level of Acheron. The sky rumbled and grew dark as a large section of pre-built city began to breach the clouds above. As it grew closer to the ground, she leaned forward towards the window. Artemis did not breath and she did not blink, she wanted to give the creatures every bit of her attention before they suffered the weight of this worlds cruel reality.

The section grew close to the ground and kicked up massive clouds of dust before rattling Acherons surface. Moments before the section touched the ground Artemis felt each creature below leave the planet. A feeling that had never gotten easier no matter how many times she witnessed it.

The sound subsided, and the camera caught the small sound of whimpers and sobs coming from Artemis in the background.

Data-Log Ended

Time: 2 Days

Avatus Entry Log: 72

The logging device camera switched on, it laid lop sided on the floor propped against Artemis's gear. Artemis is seen standing defensively in anger, while Alithea could be heard in the background.

"Look, I know it's a lot to ask."

Artemis Yelled.

"No! The people of Acheron swore to a strictly vegetarian diet! You will not turn my Titan in a slaughter house!"

Alithea responded

"It's being brought up by multiple alliances of citizens, they don't understand why we would be saving these species if we aren't using them. I am on your side, but we have to consider other opinions to maintain equality."

Artemis childishly slammed her foot down and held her hands as fists by her sides.

"To hell with the alliances! We are the ones in control here, if they don't like my decision then... then... they can go to Empyrean!"

Alithea responded

"Now come on, lets discuss rationally."

Artemis stepped forward aggressively.

"Not a single animal here will be harmed or turned into food by any citizen of Acheron. You said I had to become involved in the politics of Acheron, well this is my declaration! Take it or kill me."

Alithea passed Artemis to exit the room.

"I will do what I can to implement your command but, I can't guarantee everyone will listen."

Data-Log Ended

Time: 5 Hours Later

Avatus Entry Log: 73

Artemis sat in the snow section of Avatus petting the leg of the World Walker. It had doubled in size and its plates had partially grown out our it's face, swooping upward hinting that it was maturing into a male.

Artemis was shaking with anger as she stroked the rough leathery skin of the World Walker.

"I promise, I will not let anything happen to any creature that lives inside of this dome."

The world walker turned its head and made a clicking noise from the filter holes on its neck, it nuzzled its large head against Artemis almost knocking her over.

"As before, attached is the file of the newest...and final creature..."

Data-Log Ended