After a brief respite of just two hours in the tranquil town of Madu, Adrian and Lily set their sights on their final destination: Lutua, a vibrant metropolis located on the planet Jupiter.
Lily: " I can't just wait to see my city." Being the princess of Lutua, she was super excited to be returning home. She missed her family and friends dearly, and she couldn't wait to see the palace again.
Adrian: "I'm excited too. It's gonna be my first visit to Jupiter, another realm, where I'm going to have different experiences from those I had on Earth, the mortal world.
They lay down for a nap.
Lily got up, she knew the spacecraft from Madu to Lutua would take off by 6 a.m. prompt. Hence, there's not much time to rest. "Wake up, Mr. Adrian," she said as she was tapping him.
Adrian wrestled with his body to get up. He has not recovered fully from the stress of the journey from Jasa to Madu. Having rested for barely two hours, he needed more time to rest. But the journey must continue. "Good morning, sweet one," he greeted Lily as he finally opened his eyes.
Lily: "Good morning, my love. We have to leave here by six, hence the need to get prepared. We are going by air, so relax your mind. Don't overwhelm yourself with the thought of another stress, as we encountered in the bus."
"By air... nice. No more stress," said Adrian.
"Yeah, the mode of transportation here is a sleek, ultramodern spacecraft designed to navigate the vast expanse of space with unparalleled speed and efficiency. So you don't need to worry about anything, dear," said Lily.
Adrian: "That will be really nice. Let me quickly brush up, take my bath, and get ready."
Lily: "We really have to be snappy."
Both of them brushed and took their baths. By this time, it's already 5:00 a.m. Lily put on her golden-colored blouse, and it really looks nice on her. "Wow, you are gorgeous, babe," said Adrian.
"Thanks, love; I must look good for you all the time. Let's go," said Lily.
As they boarded the spacecraft, everyone's attention was drawn to Lily's ethereal beauty, and they couldn't get their eyes off her. They were greeted by a crew of experienced astraunuts, who welcomed them with warmth, smiles, and reassuring words. "Good morning, sir, and good morning, ma," greeted the austraunuts.
"Good morning, sirs," Adrian and Lily responded.
"We can assure you a safe and quick trip with this vessel. Feel relaxed and enjoy your ride," one of the friendly-looking experienced astraunuts told them."
"Thanks, Sir, Adrian and Lily jointly said.
The journey to Lutua was a cosmic wonder for Adrain, as he marveled at the swirling nebulae, the radiant stars, and the mesmerizing dance of celestial bodies.
"Wow, I have never seen this before—the nebulae, the radiant stars, and the celestial bodies. They are just wonderful; I love to see them," Adrian said.
Lily: "Everything here looks different from your realm, truely. You are going to see more of these as we enter Lutua. The gods really favored us."
The spacecraft glided effortlessly through the vacuum of space, living behind a trail of shimmering particles.
However, their journey was not without its challenges. As they approached Lutua's orbit, they encountered a dense asteroid field—a hazardous maze of rocky debris scattered throughout the space. The spacecraft navigation system struggled to keep up with the unpredictable trajectory of the asteroids, sending the vessel into a series of jarring maneuvers.
Adrian, the stranger, gripping his seat tightly, braced himself for the impact. The spacecraft shruddered violently as it narrowly avoided collision with the asteroids, the tension palpable within the cabin. He (Adrain) turned and looked at Lily as if she were the only savior he had in the vessel. The thought of his mom's inability to know what could have happened to his son and his whereabouts quickly filled his mind. Sweating as one who has run a marathon race
"Do not panic; nothing is going to happen to you." Lily assured Adrian.
"I have never experienced this in my entire life," said Adrian.
Lily: "It's a normal experience for me now. Soon, we shall get through it."
Despite Lily's encouragement, Adrain was still frightening. But he couldn't say anything further. He just kept watching to see the fate of the turbulent moment.
Despite the harrowing experience, the crew remained calm and collected, their voices steady as they guided the spacecraft through the treacherous asteroids field. With a combination of skill and experience, they managed to navigate the perilous path, emerging safely on the other side. Adrian's face reflects a sign of relief.
Lily: "I told you, nothing is going to happen. All the crew here are experts."
"Hmm... my soul almost jumped out of my flesh," said Adrian.
As they approached Lutua, the city revealed itself in all its splendor. Towering skyscrapers pierced the sky, their surfaces adorned with vibrant lights and intricate patterns. Sleek, futuristic vehicles zipped through the air, interconnected by a network of glowing pathways.
Lily: "I can perceive the aroma of my city, Lutua."
"I can see the splendor from here already; it really looks amazing, and I will be so glad to step on Lutua's soil.
Finally they landed in Lutua. They disembarked from the spacecraft. Adrian was just turning around, seeing how beautiful the place is. "Let's take our way home. See that red-roofed building over there? That's my house," Lily said.
As Lily stepped into the palace with Adrian, she was overwhelmed with emotions. She was greeted by her parents, who embraced her tightly. Everyone was happy to see her again. But her parents and everyone around her wondered about the cute-looking man that she came back with.
As they got inside, seeing the man and the woman, dressed in royal dress, that embraced her , Adrain asked Lily, "Are these your parents?"
"Yes, they are," replied Lily.
"Adrian: "But you never told me you were a princess."
Lily smiled… " I just wanted to keep it a secret until I get aquianted with you better. We are going to talk more later let's just have a little rest, we just came in Said Lily.