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There was no countdown, only the roar of the rockets before we were jettisoned into outer space. Those that looked back saw the mushroom clouds rising from their old home. There was a spider on the floor. I lifted my heel then decided to let the stowaway go.

The gate crashers were taken by surprise as the seats swung back and the sides enveloped us. The milky fluid was damn cold, bringing tears to my eyes, but I guess that's why they called it cryo.

The last thing I saw in my mind's eye was Anais' smiling face. We'd travelled a long way together, and now we were heading even further: to the bosom of Eve.

~ FIN ~

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