It had only been a few months since Sun Tzu had left to explore the Earth, but it felt like a lifetime to Ather. He had thrown himself into his work with the ISAF, determined to become the best space pilot he could be.
One day, as he was walking back to his barracks after a long day of training, Ather saw a familiar figure across the street. It was Sun Tzu! Ather couldn't believe his luck. He ran across the street to greet his old friend.
"Sun Tzu, what are you doing here? I thought you were still on Earth," Ather exclaimed.
Sun Tzu smiled, "I am on a mission from my father. He sent me to deliver some important documents to the ISAF headquarters."
Ather was impressed. "That's great. So, how long are you here for?"
"Just a few days. I'm leaving as soon as I've completed my task," Sun Tzu replied.
Ather suggested they catch up over dinner, and Sun Tzu readily agreed. They spent the evening reminiscing about old times and catching up on each other's lives. Ather was pleased to hear that Sun Tzu had learned a lot during his time on Earth and was eager to apply his newfound knowledge to his life back home.
As they parted ways that night, Ather couldn't help but feel grateful for the chance encounter. It had been too long since he had seen his friend, and it was a pleasant reminder of the people he was fighting for.