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Chapter 25 - Earth

Andrea picked up Plato from the nuclear plant and they drove off. Plato still carried the docket in his hand. "What is that?" asked Andrea pointing at the docket. "This?" said Plato and handed it over to Andrea. Both were seated at the back of the large car. Andrea took a look at the Docket and started to flip through the pages, much like one would do in a aircraft. She handed the docket back to Plato. I do not think the knowledge from the books are a testament to what the actual flight really is. 
"Have you been in a Craft?" Plato asked her. "No, I just help design one," replied Andrea. I'm an engineer if you have not realized it by now. Plato smiled and said to her. "Yes, I'm aware. I'm just surprised by all the secrecy that hides behind all those operations you undertake." 
"Plato, that you will understand in due time." 
"I do hope so," said Plato. The first time we met, I thought you were part of a terrorist organization." The both of them laughed. 
"Not a terrorist," replied Andrea, "but close to one." Plato still full of curiosity was always trying to find answers in places he must not be looking at. His actions and behavior reminded him of Constantine. The only thing that separated them was their age, he thought. "What is the secret project you are trying to build," Plato asked Andrea. "Energy," she replied. 
"Energy?" asked a stumped Plato, trying to get more out of her. "Maybe that is all you need to know," she said and slightly turning her shoulders towards Plato. For the time being, Plato now turned his shoulders towards her. "Like the box we have hidden in the plant." Andrea smiled. "All you need to do now is concentrate on how to man a spaceship. The rest you do not worry about."
Plato nodded and the two them maintained a shared silence. 


The car finally entered a secured compound . inside it were tall structures which were very modern compared to the nuclear plant . Plato was caught gawking at the buildings . Impressive is it not ? asked Andrea . I have never seen anything like , they look out of this world , replied Plato . The irony , joked Andrea . What ? asked a surprised Plato . Oh , nothing , quipped Andrea . The vehicle slowly made its way to the reception . Let us go , said Andrea . We have a great deal of work to do . A fitness test ? asked Plato . Yes , and so much more , replied Andrea . The two of them got down from the vehicle and made their way into the main building . Plato still looking around , still very impressed . Does this place have a fitness studio , where they can conduct tests . It looks far too rich , continued Plato . We need to check you in first , hope you have bought your Identification card with you , Andrea asked him . Yes , yes , of course replied Plato and went on to take it out . There was an old lady sitting behind a giant desk , locked onto the screen . The lady to Plato seemed much like the one at the nuclear plant who he was very good friends with . Automatically , he went towards the lady with Andrea tailing him closely behind . As Plato , politely introduced himself to the lady , and proceeded to hand over the card to her . Andrea Intervened and tapped the shoulder of Plato . What are you doing ? she asked him . Showing my proof , replied Plato . Andrea pointed over to a person standing at the corner of the building . There , said Andrea . She is the one who is going to check you in and take your tests as well .Plato looked at the person , and went closer . This time Andrea led and Plato closely followed behind . As he went closer and closer , he automatically started to smile . He could simply could not not keep his mouth apart . The person holding a pad , was strikingly beautiful . She had spectacles on her , and was as tall as Andrea . Must be in her late twenties thought Plato to himself . Certainly older than myself , and surely the most beautiful women I have ever seen in my life . What a day it is turning out to be , thought Plato . Hello , hello , said the women trying to introduce herself . Again Andrea tapped Plato gently on the shoulder which bought him to earth . Hello , he introduced himself . My name is Plato . And Plato immediately gave her the identity card . The women went on the go through the details thoroughly , and noted down some information . She looked up and finally adjusted her spectacles . Shall we ? she asked Plato . Plato turned towards Andrea . Now , you are on your own , she replied to him . The young women called for the elevator . Then elevator arrived taking its own time , and both of them get in . She pressed the number 17 . Number 17 ? asked Plato in a surprised manner . Yes , does that bother you ? she asked him sincerely . No , not at all . All this is new to me . it is modern , he tells her . You will get used to it , replied the young women . And I'm Elena she introduced herself to him , shaking his hand . Plato , he replied . I know , she smiled , giving him back his identity card . Plato received it and said thank you .Andrea picked up Plato from the nuclear plant and they drove off. Plato still carried the docket in his hand. "What is that?" asked Andrea pointing at the docket. "This?" said Plato and handed it over to Andrea. Both were seated at the back of the large car. Andrea took a look at the Docket and started to flip through the pages, much like one would do in a aircraft. She handed the docket back to Plato. I do not think the knowledge from the books are a testament to what the actual flight really is. 
"Have you been in a Craft?" Plato asked her. "No, I just help design one," replied Andrea. I'm an engineer if you have not realized it by now. Plato smiled and said to her. "Yes, I'm aware. I'm just surprised by all the secrecy that hides behind all those operations you undertake." 
"Plato, that you will understand in due time." 
"I do hope so," said Plato. The first time we met, I thought you were part of a terrorist organization." The both of them laughed. 
"Not a terrorist," replied Andrea, "but close to one." Plato still full of curiosity was always trying to find answers in places he must not be looking at. His actions and behavior reminded him of Constantine. The only thing that separated them was their age, he thought. "What is the secret project you are trying to build," Plato asked Andrea. "Energy," she replied. 
"Energy?" asked a stumped Plato, trying to get more out of her. "Maybe that is all you need to know," she said and slightly turning her shoulders towards Plato. For the time being, Plato now turned his shoulders towards her. "Like the box we have hidden in the plant." Andrea smiled. "All you need to do now is concentrate on how to man a spaceship. The rest you do not worry about."
Plato nodded and the two them maintained a shared silence. 


The car finally entered a secured compound . inside it were tall structures which were very modern compared to the nuclear plant . Plato was caught gawking at the buildings . Impressive is it not ? asked Andrea . I have never seen anything like , they look out of this world , replied Plato . The irony , joked Andrea . What ? asked a surprised Plato . Oh , nothing , quipped Andrea . The vehicle slowly made its way to the reception . Let us go , said Andrea . We have a great deal of work to do . A fitness test ? asked Plato . Yes , and so much more , replied Andrea . The two of them got down from the vehicle and made their way into the main building . Plato still looking around , still very impressed . Does this place have a fitness studio , where they can conduct tests . It looks far too rich , continued Plato . We need to check you in first , hope you have bought your Identification card with you , Andrea asked him . Yes , yes , of course replied Plato and went on to take it out . There was an old lady sitting behind a giant desk , locked onto the screen . The lady to Plato seemed much like the one at the nuclear plant who he was very good friends with . Automatically , he went towards the lady with Andrea tailing him closely behind . As Plato , politely introduced himself to the lady , and proceeded to hand over the card to her . Andrea Intervened and tapped the shoulder of Plato . What are you doing ? she asked him . Showing my proof , replied Plato . Andrea pointed over to a person standing at the corner of the building . There , said Andrea . She is the one who is going to check you in and take your tests as well .Plato looked at the person , and went closer . This time Andrea led and Plato closely followed behind . As he went closer and closer , he automatically started to smile . He could simply could not not keep his mouth apart . The person holding a pad , was strikingly beautiful . She had spectacles on her , and was as tall as Andrea . Must be in her late twenties thought Plato to himself . Certainly older than myself , and surely the most beautiful women I have ever seen in my life . What a day it is turning out to be , thought Plato . Hello , hello , said the women trying to introduce herself . Again Andrea tapped Plato gently on the shoulder which bought him to earth . Hello , he introduced himself . My name is Plato . And Plato immediately gave her the identity card . The women went on the go through the details thoroughly , and noted down some information . She looked up and finally adjusted her spectacles . Shall we ? she asked Plato . Plato turned towards Andrea . Now , you are on your own , she replied to him . The young women called for the elevator . Then elevator arrived taking its own time , and both of them get in . She pressed the number 17 . Number 17 ? asked Plato in a surprised manner . Yes , does that bother you ? she asked him sincerely . No , not at all . All this is new to me . it is modern , he tells her . You will get used to it , replied the young women . And I'm Elena she introduced herself to him , shaking his hand . Plato , he replied . I know , she smiled , giving him back his identity card . Plato received it and said thank you .