Emptiness. That's how I describe traveling through space. Loneliness. A constant feeling you have. How I longed for companionship once more. Its been 4 years, 7 months, 13 days since I left the starbase outside of Earth. In that time I've had some adventures, some encounters with others, however space...the galaxy...is a lot larger than you ever realize.
My harvesting ship, equipped with multiple mining lasers, has seen better days, but one good haul of the Mesirith crystals will give me all the reason to keep going. That, and I'll be rich.
I finally found a promising spot, my modified long range sensors picked up a trace on a nearby planet. I hope to land within the day and explore the M class planet to see if there is anything of interest, or just another false ping.
Knowing the planet was safe enough, I exited the ship through the airlock, the whoosh of pressure equalization, the smell of fresh flowers, the perfect temperature, and the warmth of the sun all overwhelmed me. I stood admiring the beauty of it all, lush green ferns, deciduous trees, little animals roaming around reminded me of home. The most glorious part about it all, was there was no insects. None, not a mosquito, gnat, fly or wasp. I was ecstatic, for once I wouldnt have to worry about dying after being stung randomly.
As I stood there, breathing in the fresh flower scented air, I thought I heard movement, but, it was odd, it didnt sound like sound...it was almost like it was something was deposited into my brain. I spun around frantically. There before me not more than 5 feet away was some type of larger lifeform.
Graceful tendrils, reminiscent of delicate silken threads, cascade down from its opalescent body, swaying gently in a harmonious dance with the currents of unseen energies. These tentacles exude an otherworldly luminescence, casting an enchanting glow that bathes its surroundings, and itself, in a soft, almost celestial radiance.
Its eyes, shimmering orbs of cosmic hues, look as if there are galaxies within their depths, seemingly reflecting wonders of a universe that isn't ours. A slender, elongated frame carries an aura of profound tranquility and beauty.
As it moves, the creature's tentacles unfurl and curl with a hypnotic rhythm, creating a symphony of ethereal whispers. Its presence seems to bridge the gap between the material world and the ethereal realms, inviting both reverence and curiosity.
The lips are gracefully curved, mirroring the contours of its visage, and bear a soft, pearlescent hue that seems to emanate from some form of bioluminescence. As for its mouth when the lips part it reveals a glimpse of an inner sanctum. The mouth, while delicate, holds an aura of cosmic depth. When the creature speaks, its voice resonates telepathically, like distant echoes in your thoughts.
"We can barter for what you seek traveler." The voice in my head, seductive, echoing, but maybe that was my lack of any interspecies interaction framing it that way.
"I'm sure we can work out a deal. What do you desire?" I thought back, in what I hoped was just as seductive of a manner. I however found its not easy to project your thoughts to another in any sort of manner you hope.